North Mercer School District

Another round of senior spotlights—celebrating more amazing grads! 🎓✨

🚨 LAST CHANCE! 🚨 Don't miss out on your FREE Sports Physicals! This is your final chance — all forms MUST be turned in by Monday, April 28th to get your physical done on Tuesday, April 29th. If you do not turn your form in by Monday you will not be able to get your physical!

✨💚 Teacher Appreciation Week is NEXT WEEK! 💚✨ We’re over the rainbow excited to celebrate our amazing staff at North Mercer R-III! Our teachers and staff go above and beyond the yellow brick road every single day, and now it’s our turn to show them how much we appreciate their brains, heart, and courage. Whether they’re defying gravity or just helping students find their way home (aka… to graduation), they truly make a difference! 🎁 Need ideas for gifts? Check out the picture below for some Oz-some inspiration to treat the wizards in your life! 👗✨ And don’t miss the Dress-Up Days picture — we've got a magical week of fun planned! Let’s make it a week to remember as we show our appreciation in style. Let’s make sure no teacher feels Wicked-ly forgotten — because they’re the real magic behind the curtain. 💫 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #NorthMercerPride #ThankATeacher #ThereIsNoPlaceLikeNorthMercer

📣 REMINDER! 📣 Summer School Registration forms for K–8th graders (the grade level they will be going into this fall) are DUE TOMORROW! 📝☀️ Please make sure to turn them in to Cameron in the office by the end of the day. Don’t miss out on a great 3 weeks of summer learning and fun! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Thanks for helping us get ready for a great summer! 🎨📚

🚌💛 Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 💛🚌 A huge THANK YOU to Kerri, Max, Richard, and Jeff — the incredible drivers who safely transport our students each and every day. You are the first friendly face they see in the morning and the last caring voice wishing them a good evening. Your kindness, patience, and commitment mean the world to our school community. We’re so grateful for everything you do to keep our kids safe and smiling! 💛👏 #BusDriverAppreciationDay #ThankYouKerriMaxRichardJeff #SafeAndSmiling #EveryRideMatters

🌟 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate the three amazing women who keep our school running like a well-oiled machine — Jen, Cameron, and Terry! Your hard work, patience, and dedication don’t go unnoticed. From managing the chaos to keeping everything organized, you are truly the heart of our school. Thank you for everything you do — we appreciate you more than words can say! 💐💻📚 #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #SchoolHeroes #ThankYouJenCameronTerry

📚 Willodeen Reading Update! 🌿 This week, we’re diving into pages 247–260 — things are really heating up! 🔥 Don’t forget to check out this week’s trivia questions below and see how closely you’ve been paying attention! 🧐 💬 Share your thoughts, favorite quotes, or any wild theories in the comments. Let’s keep the conversation going! 1. After fighting the fire, how many humminbird nests do Connor and Willodeen find? 2. At the very end of the book, what does the screecher finally do? #Willodeen #BookClub #WeeklyReading

🧙‍♀️🌪️ We're Off to Celebrate the Most Oz-Some Teachers Around! 🌈👠 Join us April 28–May 2 as we follow the yellow brick road through Teacher Appreciation Week at North Mercer R-III! This year’s theme is "Our Teachers Are Wicked Oz-Some!" — because whether they're defying gravity or working behind the curtain, they make learning pure magic. 💫📚 ✨ Each day is filled with fun dress-up themes and gift ideas (see the pictures attached!) to help us show our teachers they’re the real Wizards of Edu-Oz! Let’s shower them with appreciation — no flying monkeys, just lots of love, laughter, and a few Glinda-level sparkles! 💚💛 Because truly… There’s no place like Mercer. ❤️ #TeacherAppreciation #WickedOzSome #NoPlaceLikeMercer #DefyingGravityWithGratitude #NorthMercerPride

🏥 FREE Sports Physicals Coming Up! 🏀⚽🏈 Get ready for the season! We're offering FREE sports physicals for all student-athletes. 📅 Date: 4/29/25

Last day of school just got a new date! 📅✨#UpdatedSchedule #LastDayOfSchool

Highlighting two more of our awesome seniors! 💫 #SeniorSpotlight

📸✨ Our Home Ec students have been busy in Mrs. Willis' class — and their hard work is paying off! Check out a few of the amazing projects they’ve been working on recently. From sewing and cooking to creative crafts, these students are learning valuable life skills and having a great time doing it. Way to go, kids! 👏🧵🍳 #HomeEc #MrsWillisClass #LearningByDoing #NorthMercerRIII

📚 Willodeen Reading Update! 🌿 This week (April 14–19), we’re diving into pages 216–243. As the story unfolds, keep an eye (and nose!) out for some fascinating details! 👀👣 Here are our questions for discussion: 1️⃣ According to the screecher, being alive takes a lot of what? 2️⃣ What does Willodeen think she smells outside in Chapter 32? 3️⃣ What unusual thing does Willodeen notice about Birdie's feet? Happy reading, everyone! Let us know your thoughts! 💬📖 #Willodeen #BookClub #ReadingTogether

🧙‍♀️🌈 Teacher Appreciation Week is Just Around the Corner! 🌟 Our teachers and staff are truly Wicked Oz-some—guiding our students down the Yellow Brick Road every single day with heart, courage, and brains! 💚✨ In just a couple of weeks, we’ll be celebrating the amazing teachers and staff who pour their hearts into our students every single day! ❤️🍎 We know many of you love to go the extra mile to show your appreciation, so we’ve put together a list of gift ideas to help you spoil our incredible educators. 💐✏️🎁 ✨ Please know that nothing is required—this is just a list of fun and thoughtful ideas if you’re looking for inspiration! 🎁 Gift Ideas Include: Favorite drinks or snacks Gift cards (local shops, coffee, Amazon, etc.) Classroom supplies Handwritten notes or drawings from students Flowers or small plants Scented candles or lotion Personalized items Sweet treats or baked goods A simple “thank you” goes a long way! Let’s make sure our teachers and staff feel the love—they deserve it all and more! 💕 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #WeLoveOurTeachers

Shining a light on our first two amazing seniors—meet the stars of our Senior Spotlight series! ✨👩‍🎓👨‍🎓

This week in Willodeen, we’re diving into pages 165–215! 🌿🐻 Get ready for some big moments—and don’t forget to check out the trivia questions below. Let’s see who’s been paying attention! 👀📖 ❓What does the screecher's "fierce growl" really sound like? ❓What food does Duusuu steal that is not on the list of typical hummingbear foods? ❓What does Connor tell Willodeen to listen for to find the blue willow trees?

📖✨ Willodeen Reading Update! ✨📖 This week (March 31 - April 5), we’re diving into pages 111-165 of Willodeen! 🌿🐻‍❄️ Keep turning those pages and uncovering the magic of this amazing book. 💡 Trivia Time! Test your knowledge with this week’s trivia questions: ❓What does Willodeen find on the table when she wakes up in the morning? ❓How many blue willow trees are in the village square? Happy reading, everyone! 📖💚

🌟 A Huge Thank You to Our Amazing Community! 🌟 We are so grateful for all of the MAP and EOC testing snacks that have been sent in so far. Your kindness and support mean so much to our students and staff! Here is the link to see what you signed up for: https://mealtrain.com/mv11e3 We truly appreciate everything you do to help our Cardinals succeed. ❤️🐦 #ThankYou #CardinalPride

📢 Reminder for Elementary Basketball Parents: The game is at Newtown-Harris tonight at 6 pm. The bus will leave from here at 5 pm. Let's go Cardinals! 🏀💪

📢 Attention everyone! Join us for our Spring Title Meeting 🌸✨ Stay informed and engaged—don’t miss it! Details below. ⬇️