Washington Elementary School

Due to the extreme cold weather warning that we are under, MAPS Schools will be closed Friday, January 23, 2026. This includes all after school activities on Friday. Please share. #WeAreMAPS

🌲✨ Merrill School Forest Family Fun Day ✨🌲

Join us on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a fun-filled day at the Merrill School Forest!

✔️ Free equipment rentals
✔️ No admission fee
✔️ Free food

📍 Location: N4740 State Highway 107, Merrill, WI 54452

This is a great opportunity for families to enjoy the outdoors together. Be sure to check out the attached flyer for more details. We hope to see you there! 💙🌳 #WeAreMAPS

☕Coffee with the Superintendent ☕

Join Superintendent Shannon Murray for an informal conversation about what’s happening in the district!

🗓 Tuesday, January 27, 2026
🕗 8:00–9:00 a.m.
📍 Auntie Ray’s Coffee House – 812 E. 1st Street, Merrill

This is a great opportunity to learn more about district updates and ask questions in a casual setting.

Topics will include:
• Property taxes and school funding
• Prairie River Middle School facilities study
• School improvement efforts
We hope to see you there! 💙 Please share! #WeAreMAPS

The Nest is so fortunate to have been chosen by The Eagles Club of Merrill as beneficiaries of their next pancake feed. Please come and support this wonderful initiative. #WeAreMAPS

📅 Reminder for Families:

There will be no school for students on Monday, January 19, 2026, as it is a Merrill School Improvement (MSI) Day for staff.

Thank you for your understanding as our staff uses this time for professional learning and planning to support student success. 💙 Please share. #WeAreMAPS

Due to the freezing rain that is forecasted for this morning, the Merrill Area Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

Hello MAPS families and community! As we gear up for the new school year, we want to share a glimpse into the ongoing commitment of our incredible staff at MAPS. Throughout August, and indeed all year long, our educators are focused on continuous growth – learning new techniques, refining their skills, and collaborating to bring the best possible education to your children. When our staff grows, our students thrive! We're excited to welcome everyone back for a year filled with learning, innovation, and shared success. #WeAreMAPS

We are pleased to announce that Skyward is back online and accessible. You should now be able to log in using your previous credentials. Please note there is a new access link. You can find it on our website, or you can use the following direct link: https://skyward.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsedumerrillwi/seplog01.w

Skyward will be unavailable for maintenance Friday, July 11th, to Wednesday, July 16th. We will post when it is back up and accessible!

Thanks for your patience!

🎉 Join Us for the Back-To-School Bash! 🎒

📍 The MARC | 🗓️ Wednesday, August 20 | 🕓 4–8 p.m.

A free, family-friendly event to kick off the school year with excitement and purpose! Let’s come together to celebrate the start of a great year ahead.

📣 Please share—we can’t wait to see you there!
#WeAreMAPS

#MotivationalMonday #WeAreMAPS

A big thank you to Marcy Cordova, Lindsay Doescher, Hillary Lau, and Megan Sherman for creating this month’s wonderful bulletin boards at Central Office! 📚✨ Their display highlights the incredible work happening in our school libraries and showcases end-of-year data reports. We’re grateful for the dedication and creativity that brings our district’s story to life—one bulletin board at a time! #WeAreMAPS

🎉Congratulations Stephen Holz🎉 Thank you, Steve, for your hard work and commitment!💙👏 #WeAreMAPS

This school year, we’re excited to share that our dedicated support staff will be participating in the Strengthening Families Program during 4 scheduled MSI days! The program will provide our staff with valuable tools to strengthen relationships and support student well-being both at school and at home. What’s even more exciting is how this aligns with our Literacy Together initiative! By fostering strong connections with families and students, we’re building a foundation that not only supports emotional health but also encourages a love for learning—especially when it comes to literacy. 📚 Together, we are creating a supportive environment that empowers our students to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. 💙 #WeAreMAPS See less

🌟 It’s National School Psychology Week! 🌟 This week we celebrate the incredible work of our school psychologists, Von Saunders and Christine Niersel! Their dedication helps foster a supportive and inclusive environment, empowering students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Thank you, Von and Christine, for your unwavering commitment to the well-being of our students! 💙 #WeAreMAPS

Community education and adult enrichment programs play a crucial role in providing lifelong learning opportunities to individuals of all ages. These programs offer a wide range of classes, workshops, and events that cater to diverse interests and skill levels. Whether it's learning a new language, honing artistic abilities, or acquiring practical skills, community education and adult enrichment programs create a supportive and inclusive environment for personal growth and development. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing, these programs contribute to the overall well-being and enrichment of the community.