As school fall sports seasons reach their playoff peaks, November is an awesome month for real-time math!
Statistics and data are huge parts of our math curriculum across all grade levels. You can easily bring these lessons home during weekend games:
Elementary: Track scores, compare team totals, and practice mental addition during games.
Middle & High School: Calculate completion percentages, batting averages, or yardage per carry!
Math makes sports strategy come alive! What sports stats is your family tracking this season? Let us know in the comments!
#WeAreMAPS
Statistics and data are huge parts of our math curriculum across all grade levels. You can easily bring these lessons home during weekend games:
Elementary: Track scores, compare team totals, and practice mental addition during games.
Middle & High School: Calculate completion percentages, batting averages, or yardage per carry!
Math makes sports strategy come alive! What sports stats is your family tracking this season? Let us know in the comments!
#WeAreMAPS
Coffee with the Superintendent
Join Superintendent Shannon Murray next week for an informal conversation about what’s happening in the district!
🗓 Tuesday, October 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:
- Merrill High School facilities study
- Student achievement
- Tax levy
We hope to see you there! Please share! #WeAreMAPS
Join Superintendent Shannon Murray next week for an informal conversation about what’s happening in the district!
🗓 Tuesday, October 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:
- Merrill High School facilities study
- Student achievement
- Tax levy
We hope to see you there! Please share! #WeAreMAPS
Please join us in welcoming Donna Vorpagel-Gunther to the Merrill Area Public Schools Board of Education!
Donna was selected by the Board to fill a vacancy and will serve a limited-term through April 2027.
We appreciate her willingness to serve our students, staff, families, and community, and we look forward to working with her in this important role.
Welcome, Donna! 💙
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Donna was selected by the Board to fill a vacancy and will serve a limited-term through April 2027.
We appreciate her willingness to serve our students, staff, families, and community, and we look forward to working with her in this important role.
Welcome, Donna! 💙
#WeAreMAPS
Due to the expected storms at the end of the school day today, all
Merrill public schools will be dismissing one hour earlier than normal
today. Sorry for the short notice and inconvenience. Have a good
weekend and be safe.
Pine River School for Young Learners - 1:30 PM Dismissal
Kate Goodrich Elementary - 2:20 PM Dismissal
Washington Elementary - 2:20 PM Dismissal
Prairie River Middle School - 2:25 PM Dismissal
Merrill High School - 2:25 PM Dismissal
Merrill public schools will be dismissing one hour earlier than normal
today. Sorry for the short notice and inconvenience. Have a good
weekend and be safe.
Pine River School for Young Learners - 1:30 PM Dismissal
Kate Goodrich Elementary - 2:20 PM Dismissal
Washington Elementary - 2:20 PM Dismissal
Prairie River Middle School - 2:25 PM Dismissal
Merrill High School - 2:25 PM Dismissal
Due to the impending weather, all after-school activities have been cancelled for today, April 17, 2026. Please share. #WeAreMAPS
Summer School registration is now open for students in 4K-4th Grade! Please see the letter with additional information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CMyGMQ6_JcaCZO51705H5gC_iAAF2MtV/view?usp=sharing
2026 Summer School Sign-Ups - https://forms.gle/idi1p471yH5c6WoBA
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Due to the freezing rain this morning and the Ice Storm Warning, the Merrill Area Public Schools are closed today. It will be a virtual learning day for high school students.
Due to significant snow accumulations overnight, the Merrill Area Public Schools are closed today (March 13). Please share. #WeAreMAPS
Check out the new spring Community Education catalog - registration opens January 29, 2026!
https://www.mapsedu.org/o/community-education
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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
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
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
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.
🧾 Understanding your Tax Bill 🧾
Check out the latest Superintendent's Corner on our website here: https://www.mapsedu.org/page/superintendents-corner. This month, Superintendent Shannon Murray discusses understanding this year's school-related tax bill. #WeAreMAPS
💙 October 5–11 is Wisconsin School Board Week! 💙
Our students benefit every day from the leadership, vision, and dedication of our School Board. Please join us in showing appreciation for these committed leaders who work tirelessly on behalf of our schools and community.
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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!
Thanks for your patience!