🍽️ Bulldog Academics in Action🍽️
Mrs. Grondin’s 7th-grade students recently took on a MasterChef-style classroom challenge that blended academic skills with hands-on learning. Working in small groups, students planned a meal, developed a budget, created a grocery list, and prepared their dish in the cooking lab.
From hibachi and chicken alfredo to breakfast bagels, tacos, steak, and asparagus, students demonstrated creativity while applying math, planning, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Seeing students work together, supporting one another, sharing ideas, and problem-solving as a team, was truly rewarding. The smiles, laughter, and collaboration throughout the class are what make this project so special each year and one students genuinely look forward to.
This experience emphasizes financial literacy, teamwork, and practical life skills, key components of a well-rounded Bulldog education.
A special thank you to the LCEF grant for supporting this engaging academic opportunity and helping bring real-world learning into the classroom.
Great work, Bulldogs!
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogPride #BulldogAcademics #HandsOnLearning #CareerReady #RealWorldSkills
Mrs. Grondin’s 7th-grade students recently took on a MasterChef-style classroom challenge that blended academic skills with hands-on learning. Working in small groups, students planned a meal, developed a budget, created a grocery list, and prepared their dish in the cooking lab.
From hibachi and chicken alfredo to breakfast bagels, tacos, steak, and asparagus, students demonstrated creativity while applying math, planning, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Seeing students work together, supporting one another, sharing ideas, and problem-solving as a team, was truly rewarding. The smiles, laughter, and collaboration throughout the class are what make this project so special each year and one students genuinely look forward to.
This experience emphasizes financial literacy, teamwork, and practical life skills, key components of a well-rounded Bulldog education.
A special thank you to the LCEF grant for supporting this engaging academic opportunity and helping bring real-world learning into the classroom.
Great work, Bulldogs!
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogPride #BulldogAcademics #HandsOnLearning #CareerReady #RealWorldSkills
Our 5th graders brought creativity to life this week as our ceramics study took form during STEAM class. From shaping clay to problem-solving through the design process, students explored art, engineering, and creativity all in one hands-on experience.
Great teamwork, focus, and Bulldog pride on display! 🐾
#BulldogSTEAM #LearningByDoing #CreativeClassroom #BulldogPride
Great teamwork, focus, and Bulldog pride on display! 🐾
#BulldogSTEAM #LearningByDoing #CreativeClassroom #BulldogPride
🐾 January Staff Member of the Month: Jay Pike 🐾
We’re proud to recognize Jay Pike, our Maintenance Technician Extraordinaire, as the January Staff Member of the Month!
Jay truly lives out the Bulldog Way each day. While much of his work happens behind the scenes, his impact is felt throughout our buildings. He shows up ready to help, problem-solve, and support his teammates, always with a positive attitude and a team-first mindset.
No task is too small, and no challenge is too big. Jay approaches everything he does with professionalism, pride, and reliability, helping ensure our schools remain safe, welcoming, and running smoothly for students and staff.
👏 Thank you, Jay, for your dedication to our Bulldogs and congratulations on being our January Staff Member of the Month! 👏
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogPride #BulldogWay #StaffSpotlight #JanuaryStaffOfTheMonth #ThankYouBulldogs
We’re proud to recognize Jay Pike, our Maintenance Technician Extraordinaire, as the January Staff Member of the Month!
Jay truly lives out the Bulldog Way each day. While much of his work happens behind the scenes, his impact is felt throughout our buildings. He shows up ready to help, problem-solve, and support his teammates, always with a positive attitude and a team-first mindset.
No task is too small, and no challenge is too big. Jay approaches everything he does with professionalism, pride, and reliability, helping ensure our schools remain safe, welcoming, and running smoothly for students and staff.
👏 Thank you, Jay, for your dedication to our Bulldogs and congratulations on being our January Staff Member of the Month! 👏
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogPride #BulldogWay #StaffSpotlight #JanuaryStaffOfTheMonth #ThankYouBulldogs
The following Morenci students were presented with an award for TRADES award (formerly work habits) during the second marking period of the 2025-2026 school year at the LISD TECH Center.
David Bauer - Building Trades
Hailey Cleveland - Dental Assisting
Aly Curtis - Health Care Careers
Emilee Stretch - Hospitality Services
Rylee Frederick - Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Positive TRADES are a key component of LISD TECH Center curriculum constituting 15% of the students’ grades. These students have demonstrated teamwork, responsibility, attitude, dependability, effort, and safety in their respective programs.
LISD TECH Center – Where Tomorrow’s Careers Begin.
David Bauer - Building Trades
Hailey Cleveland - Dental Assisting
Aly Curtis - Health Care Careers
Emilee Stretch - Hospitality Services
Rylee Frederick - Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Positive TRADES are a key component of LISD TECH Center curriculum constituting 15% of the students’ grades. These students have demonstrated teamwork, responsibility, attitude, dependability, effort, and safety in their respective programs.
LISD TECH Center – Where Tomorrow’s Careers Begin.
🎓🩺 Bulldog Pride!🩺🎓
On January 7, 2026, Morenci senior Addyson Valentine earned her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credentials through the LISD Tech Center Nursing Preparation Program.
Addyson was one of 27 students countywide to reach this milestone, gaining hands-on experience and industry-recognized training that prepares her for a future in healthcare. We’re proud of her dedication, leadership, and commitment to helping others!
👏 Congratulations, Addyson, your Bulldog family is cheering you on!
#BulldogPride #CNA #CareerReady #StudentSuccess #MorenciBulldogs
On January 7, 2026, Morenci senior Addyson Valentine earned her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credentials through the LISD Tech Center Nursing Preparation Program.
Addyson was one of 27 students countywide to reach this milestone, gaining hands-on experience and industry-recognized training that prepares her for a future in healthcare. We’re proud of her dedication, leadership, and commitment to helping others!
👏 Congratulations, Addyson, your Bulldog family is cheering you on!
#BulldogPride #CNA #CareerReady #StudentSuccess #MorenciBulldogs
💙 Celebrating Our School Counselor, Sarah Wilkins💙
Every student deserves a school counselor who supports the whole child. We’re grateful to Sarah Wilkins for the work she does every day to help students strengthen academic skills, manage emotions, build healthy relationships, and plan for their futures beyond high school.
Thank you for being a trusted support for our Bulldogs and helping every student succeed—inside and outside the classroom.
#MorenciBulldogs #SchoolCounselor #AmplifyStudentSuccess #BulldogPride
Every student deserves a school counselor who supports the whole child. We’re grateful to Sarah Wilkins for the work she does every day to help students strengthen academic skills, manage emotions, build healthy relationships, and plan for their futures beyond high school.
Thank you for being a trusted support for our Bulldogs and helping every student succeed—inside and outside the classroom.
#MorenciBulldogs #SchoolCounselor #AmplifyStudentSuccess #BulldogPride
🎨🌲 After learning the elements of landscape and fine-detail acrylic painting, our students completed their ornaments for the Downtown Development Authority Tree, which were proudly on display at Wakefield Park throughout the month of December.
Fitting so much detail into such a small space was no easy task — but they rose to the challenge beautifully! We love seeing Morenci creativity shine through this community collaboration. 💙🐾
#MorenciBulldogs #StudentArtists #CommunityPride #BulldogCreativity
Fitting so much detail into such a small space was no easy task — but they rose to the challenge beautifully! We love seeing Morenci creativity shine through this community collaboration. 💙🐾
#MorenciBulldogs #StudentArtists #CommunityPride #BulldogCreativity
Fun ✔️
Creative ✔️
Future Bulldogs ✔️
Our GSRP students are off to a great start! 💙🐾
#MorenciBulldogs #GSRP #EarlyLearning
Creative ✔️
Future Bulldogs ✔️
Our GSRP students are off to a great start! 💙🐾
#MorenciBulldogs #GSRP #EarlyLearning
🌊🐾 Our 1st Grade Bulldogs rode the wave of innovation! The “Engineer a Surfboard” challenge wrapped up with students designing blueprints, engineering their boards, and testing them to see if they could float. They redesigned, improved, and predicted how much weight each could hold—showcasing incredible problem-solving, resilience, and creativity. Bravo, 1st Grade!
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogWay #STEMinAction #FutureEngineers #LearningThroughDoing #ProudToBeABulldog
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogWay #STEMinAction #FutureEngineers #LearningThroughDoing #ProudToBeABulldog
📐🐾 Big learning for our littlest Bulldogs! Our Kindergarten students are hard at work creating 3D shapes and discovering how geometry comes to life through hands-on exploration.
#MorenciBulldogs #LittleButMighty #BulldogWay #MathFun #LearningThroughPlay
🐾 Bulldog Geography in Action! 🌍
Our 6th-grade Bulldogs in Mrs. Colegrove’s geography class explored major global concepts this quarter, including population growth, urbanization, and cultural diversity. Their final project challenged students to design original cities complete with unique cultures, and the results showcased outstanding creativity and problem-solving skills!
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogPride #BulldogWay #StudentCreativity #LearningInAction #FutureBulldogs #GlobalThinkers #MiddleSchoolMoments #ProudToBeABulldog
Our 6th-grade Bulldogs in Mrs. Colegrove’s geography class explored major global concepts this quarter, including population growth, urbanization, and cultural diversity. Their final project challenged students to design original cities complete with unique cultures, and the results showcased outstanding creativity and problem-solving skills!
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogPride #BulldogWay #StudentCreativity #LearningInAction #FutureBulldogs #GlobalThinkers #MiddleSchoolMoments #ProudToBeABulldog
🎉💍 Our Kindergarten Bulldogs said “I do” to learning at the Q & U Wedding last week! ✨📚 Students discovered that Q and U are inseparable, because Q just can’t make words without its favorite partner! ❤️ It was a fun, memorable way to bring phonics to life, complete with dress-up, smiles, and a sweet cake celebration at the end. 🍰
Learning through play is the Bulldog Way! 🐾💙
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogPride #KindergartenFun #LearningThroughPlay #QandUWedding #BulldogWay
Learning through play is the Bulldog Way! 🐾💙
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogPride #KindergartenFun #LearningThroughPlay #QandUWedding #BulldogWay
Our 5th-grade space study took learning out of this world! 🚀 Students explored the contributions of Mae Jemison, Katherine Johnson, and Eleanor Foraker, and then put their knowledge to work by designing and creating their own space suits! 🌌🧑🚀
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogWay #5thGrade #SpaceStudy #STEMLearning #HistoryInAction #HandsOnLearning #FutureExplorers
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogWay #5thGrade #SpaceStudy #STEMLearning #HistoryInAction #HandsOnLearning #FutureExplorers
Our 2nd graders couldn’t wait once the clay came out! They’re designing aerial-view melting snowmen and exploring their creativity through hands-on art. ☃️🎨
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogWay #2ndGrade #ElementaryArt #CreativeClassrooms #HandsOnLearning #WinterArt
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogWay #2ndGrade #ElementaryArt #CreativeClassrooms #HandsOnLearning #WinterArt
Our week was filled with creativity and hands-on learning! Students learned how to create their own printing plates, use printing ink and a brayer, and pull their own prints. It was messy, fun, and a great way to explore the full process of printmaking. 🎨🖐️
This experience was made possible through a Morenci Education Foundation Mini-Grant, applied for by our Elementary STEAM instructor, Mrs. Siefert. We are grateful for the support that helps bring learning to life!
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogWay #STEAMLearning #ArtInEducation #Printmaking #HandsOnLearning #CreativeClassrooms #MorenciEducationFoundation #MEFMiniGrant
This experience was made possible through a Morenci Education Foundation Mini-Grant, applied for by our Elementary STEAM instructor, Mrs. Siefert. We are grateful for the support that helps bring learning to life!
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogWay #STEAMLearning #ArtInEducation #Printmaking #HandsOnLearning #CreativeClassrooms #MorenciEducationFoundation #MEFMiniGrant
Learning together makes us stronger! 3rd grade students are practicing partner skills through hands-on group work and math games.
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogWay #3rdGrade #LearningTogether #MathInAction #CollaborativeLearning
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogWay #3rdGrade #LearningTogether #MathInAction #CollaborativeLearning
Learning never stops for our DK Bulldogs! Students are hard at work at their stations, welcoming the new year with 2026-inspired activities. 💙🐾
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogWay #DKBulldogs #FutureBulldogs #LearningInAction #NewYearNewLearning
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogWay #DKBulldogs #FutureBulldogs #LearningInAction #NewYearNewLearning
Miss Whaley’s 3rd and 7th hour students took on an exciting hands-on learning experience this week as they dissected sheep brains to deepen their understanding of the nervous system. 🐑💡
Students explored the different parts of the brain, compared animal and human brain structures, and discovered how the nervous system gathers and processes information throughout the body. While a few thought the process was a little gross, they loved the responsibility of using sharp tools with precision and identifying key structures.
Our Bulldogs were engaged, curious, and eager to learn something new through this unique science activity. 🐾❤️
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogPride #HandsOnLearning #FutureScientists #STEMinMorenci
Students explored the different parts of the brain, compared animal and human brain structures, and discovered how the nervous system gathers and processes information throughout the body. While a few thought the process was a little gross, they loved the responsibility of using sharp tools with precision and identifying key structures.
Our Bulldogs were engaged, curious, and eager to learn something new through this unique science activity. 🐾❤️
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogPride #HandsOnLearning #FutureScientists #STEMinMorenci
💚🎄 Our kindergarteners had a Grinch-tastic day full of fun, laughter, and themed activities! These little Bulldogs sure know how to spread holiday cheer. 💚🐾 #MorenciBulldogs #BulldogPride
💼 Career Exploration in Financial Literacy! 🐾
Our Financial Literacy students have been hard at work researching future careers and building real-world skills. They created their own résumés and cover letters, then put their preparation to the test as Mr. Miller and Mrs. Ellis conducted mock interviews to help them shine. 👏💬
These Bulldogs are gaining confidence, practicing professionalism, and taking steps toward their future success! 💙🐶
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogPride #StudentSuccess #FutureReady
Our Financial Literacy students have been hard at work researching future careers and building real-world skills. They created their own résumés and cover letters, then put their preparation to the test as Mr. Miller and Mrs. Ellis conducted mock interviews to help them shine. 👏💬
These Bulldogs are gaining confidence, practicing professionalism, and taking steps toward their future success! 💙🐶
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogPride #StudentSuccess #FutureReady
