Morenci Area Schools holds a special place in our hearts, and we believe the Bulldog Way stays with us for life.
Do you know a Morenci alumnus who deserves the spotlight?
We’d love to celebrate their journey, successes, and advice with our students, families, and Bulldog community.
👉 Send us a message with their name so we can reach out
—or—
👉 Share this quick questionnaire with them: https://forms.gle/dGye24EV3uozGjrW8
Help us highlight the Bulldogs who keep making us proud.
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Do you know a Morenci alumnus who deserves the spotlight?
We’d love to celebrate their journey, successes, and advice with our students, families, and Bulldog community.
👉 Send us a message with their name so we can reach out
—or—
👉 Share this quick questionnaire with them: https://forms.gle/dGye24EV3uozGjrW8
Help us highlight the Bulldogs who keep making us proud.
#OnceABulldogAlwaysABulldog #BulldogPride #MorenciBulldogs #BulldogWay #UnleashYourPotential
7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball
Basketball season is almost here! Get ready to hit the court with three days of preseason conditioning next week. All 7th- and 8th-grade boys planning to play are encouraged to attend!
Preseason Conditioning Schedule:
Monday, Oct. 19: 6:00–7:00 p.m. | HS Gym
Tuesday, Oct. 20: 6:30–7:30 p.m. | MS Gym
Wednesday, Oct. 21: 6:00–7:00 p.m. | HS Gym
Official practices begin Monday, October 26!
7th Grade: 3:00–5:00 p.m. | MS Gym
8th Grade: 3:30–5:30 p.m. | MS Gym
Let's get ready for a great season!
Basketball season is almost here! Get ready to hit the court with three days of preseason conditioning next week. All 7th- and 8th-grade boys planning to play are encouraged to attend!
Preseason Conditioning Schedule:
Monday, Oct. 19: 6:00–7:00 p.m. | HS Gym
Tuesday, Oct. 20: 6:30–7:30 p.m. | MS Gym
Wednesday, Oct. 21: 6:00–7:00 p.m. | HS Gym
Official practices begin Monday, October 26!
7th Grade: 3:00–5:00 p.m. | MS Gym
8th Grade: 3:30–5:30 p.m. | MS Gym
Let's get ready for a great season!
🏀Winter Sports Season Update📣 Winter sports season is right around the corner, and we're ready to see our Bulldogs hit the courts, mats, and sidelines!
Haven't played a sport yet this year? Now is the perfect time to get involved! Whether you're a returning athlete or looking to try something new, there's a place for you!
Winter Sports Practice Start Dates:
✔️MS Boys Basketball: October 26 | 7th - 3:00-5:00 pm / 8th - 3:30-5:30 p.m. | MS Gym
✔️MS Competitive Cheer: November 2
✔️HS Competitive Cheer: November 9
✔️HS Boys Basketball: November 11
✔️HS Wrestling: November 16
✔️HS Girls Basketball: November 18
✔️MS Wrestling: January 4
✔️MS Girls Basketball: January 4
✔️Powerlifting: Date to be announced
Before You Hit the Court or Mat!
All athletes must have a current sports physical dated after April 15, 2026, uploaded to FinalForms before their first practice.
Be sure to check SportsYou for team updates and additional information. Not on your team's SportsYou page yet? Stop by the school office to pick up a form to join!
New season. New opportunities. Same Bulldog pride! Let's make this a great winter sports season. Go Bulldogs!
🏀NOW HIRING: JV BOYS BASKETBALL COACH!
The Morenci Bulldogs are looking for a coach to join our team!
Do you have a passion for basketball and helping student-athletes grow both on and off the court? We want to hear from you!
🐾 Apply online today! https://mas.schoolspring.com/
Help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity!
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogPride #NowHiring #BulldogWay
The Morenci Bulldogs are looking for a coach to join our team!
Do you have a passion for basketball and helping student-athletes grow both on and off the court? We want to hear from you!
🐾 Apply online today! https://mas.schoolspring.com/
Help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity!
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogPride #NowHiring #BulldogWay
Twelve Morenci student-athletes proudly represented us at the TCC Student Leadership Conference at Lenawee Christian School!
They spent the day learning about teamwork, leadership, and good sportsmanship, all great examples of living the Bulldog Way. Being a leader means showing Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, and Excellence, whether you’re competing, learning, or supporting others.
We’re proud of these Bulldogs for stepping up and leading by example!
❓Which Bulldog Way value do you think is most important in a great leader?
#GoBulldogs #BulldogPride #BulldogWay #MorenciBulldogs
They spent the day learning about teamwork, leadership, and good sportsmanship, all great examples of living the Bulldog Way. Being a leader means showing Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, and Excellence, whether you’re competing, learning, or supporting others.
We’re proud of these Bulldogs for stepping up and leading by example!
❓Which Bulldog Way value do you think is most important in a great leader?
#GoBulldogs #BulldogPride #BulldogWay #MorenciBulldogs
Our volleyball players spent the morning greeting our elementary students as they arrived at school! Smiles, high-fives, and plenty of Bulldog pride made for a great start. It’s always special to see our older students leading by example and showing our younger Bulldogs what the Bulldog Way is all about! 🐾
What a great way to start a Friday! Give our volleyball players a 🏐 or 🤍 in the comments!
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogWay #BulldogPride #GoBulldogs #UnleashYourPotential #MorenciAthletics
The JV ladies started their season on Friday, August 21st, at the Adrian JV tournament. They played well, splitting games with Columbia Central and winning vs Blissfield. They lost two sets to Airport, but fought back to win against Blissfield again. The JV ladies ultimately fell to #1-ranked Adrian in bracket play after playing two very close sets against them.
🏐 Bulldog Volleyball is ready for a busy weekend!
Our JV team will compete in the Adrian Tournament on August 21 at 9:00 a.m., while our Varsity team heads to the Addison Tournament on August 22 at 9:00 a.m.
Good luck to all of our athletes and coaches as they represent Morenci! 🐾
#GoBulldogs #MorenciAthletics #MorenciBulldogs #UnleashYourPotential
Our JV team will compete in the Adrian Tournament on August 21 at 9:00 a.m., while our Varsity team heads to the Addison Tournament on August 22 at 9:00 a.m.
Good luck to all of our athletes and coaches as they represent Morenci! 🐾
#GoBulldogs #MorenciAthletics #MorenciBulldogs #UnleashYourPotential
🏈 The work is being put in! Our Bulldogs are back on the field, sharpening their skills and preparing for their first scrimmage of the season.
Come support the team as they travel to Pittsford on August 21 for a 6:00 p.m. kickoff. Good luck, Bulldogs! 🐾
#GoBulldogs #MorenciAthletics #MorenciBulldogs #UnleashYourPotential
Come support the team as they travel to Pittsford on August 21 for a 6:00 p.m. kickoff. Good luck, Bulldogs! 🐾
#GoBulldogs #MorenciAthletics #MorenciBulldogs #UnleashYourPotential
🏈🏐🏃♀️ Fall sports are almost here!
The 2026-2027 Fall Athletic Pocket Schedule is now available. Pick up a copy in the MS/HS office and keep it handy all season long! Click here for a digital copy: https://aptg.co/sYL5B8
📅 Please note that game dates and times are subject to change. For the most current athletic schedules and updates, visit our website.
#GoBulldogs #MorenciAthletics #MorenciBulldogs #UnleashYourPotential
The 2026-2027 Fall Athletic Pocket Schedule is now available. Pick up a copy in the MS/HS office and keep it handy all season long! Click here for a digital copy: https://aptg.co/sYL5B8
📅 Please note that game dates and times are subject to change. For the most current athletic schedules and updates, visit our website.
#GoBulldogs #MorenciAthletics #MorenciBulldogs #UnleashYourPotential
🏈🏐🏃 Fall High School Sports Start August 10! 🐾
Student-athletes must have a current sports physical dated after April 15, 2026, and complete registration in our new FinalForms system before participating.
Already turned in your physical? No need to submit it again! We will upload it to FinalForms as you register your student-athlete.
Get registered and ready for fall sports! ❤️🤍
🏀🐾 Team bonding, fair style! 🎡
Our Lady Bulldogs enjoyed some time together at the fair, making memories and building connections beyond the court! ❤️🤍
#MorenciBulldogs #GoBulldogs #LadyBulldogs #TeamBonding
Our Lady Bulldogs enjoyed some time together at the fair, making memories and building connections beyond the court! ❤️🤍
#MorenciBulldogs #GoBulldogs #LadyBulldogs #TeamBonding
🏈 Fall Sports Are Almost Here! 🏐🏃
As we get ready for another exciting season of Bulldog athletics, here are a few important reminders for all student-athletes and families:
✅ Sports Physical Required
All student-athletes must have a current MHSAA physical on file before participating in any tryout or practice.
•Physicals must be completed on the official MHSAA physical form.
•Physicals must be dated on or after April 15, 2026.
•Physical forms are available from coaches, outside the Morenci Area Schools Board Office, and in the files section of SportsYou.
✅ Complete FinalForms Registration
All athletes must also complete their FinalForms registration before participating. FinalForms allows families to complete and sign all required athletic participation forms online. Registration is required for every student-athlete.
Fall Sports Start Dates:
🏈 Varsity Fall Sports: August 10
🏈 Middle School Football: August 17
🏐🏃 Middle School Volleyball & Cross Country: August 24
Taking care of your physical and FinalForms registration now will help ensure you're ready for the first day of practice. We can't wait to see our Bulldogs back in action this fall! ❤️🤍
As we get ready for another exciting season of Bulldog athletics, here are a few important reminders for all student-athletes and families:
✅ Sports Physical Required
All student-athletes must have a current MHSAA physical on file before participating in any tryout or practice.
•Physicals must be completed on the official MHSAA physical form.
•Physicals must be dated on or after April 15, 2026.
•Physical forms are available from coaches, outside the Morenci Area Schools Board Office, and in the files section of SportsYou.
✅ Complete FinalForms Registration
All athletes must also complete their FinalForms registration before participating. FinalForms allows families to complete and sign all required athletic participation forms online. Registration is required for every student-athlete.
Fall Sports Start Dates:
🏈 Varsity Fall Sports: August 10
🏈 Middle School Football: August 17
🏐🏃 Middle School Volleyball & Cross Country: August 24
Taking care of your physical and FinalForms registration now will help ensure you're ready for the first day of practice. We can't wait to see our Bulldogs back in action this fall! ❤️🤍
🏈🏀🏐 Summer Sports Clinics Are Here! 🏐🏀🏈
Morenci Area Schools is offering youth volleyball, boys' basketball, girls ' basketball, and football clinics this summer for students entering grades 1–6.
For camp dates, registration information, coach contacts, and sports physical details, visit:
🌐 https://www.morencibulldogs.org/o/athletics/page/summer-sports-clinics
Sign up today and get ready for a great summer of Bulldog athletics!
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogPride #SummerSportsClinics #GoBulldogs
Morenci Area Schools is offering youth volleyball, boys' basketball, girls ' basketball, and football clinics this summer for students entering grades 1–6.
For camp dates, registration information, coach contacts, and sports physical details, visit:
🌐 https://www.morencibulldogs.org/o/athletics/page/summer-sports-clinics
Sign up today and get ready for a great summer of Bulldog athletics!
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogPride #SummerSportsClinics #GoBulldogs
🗓️2026-2027 School Calendar Approved
We are excited to announce that the Board of Education has approved the 2026-2027 school calendar!
The first day of school for students will be Monday, August 24, 2026. With Labor Day falling later in the calendar next year, students will have two weeks of instruction prior to Labor Day, providing a strong academic start to the year. The last day of school is scheduled for June 3, 2027.
We are already looking forward to another outstanding year of learning, growth, and opportunity as our students continue to Unleash Their Potential. We are excited to finish the year strong and can’t wait to welcome everyone back next year!
Click here to view the calendar: https://aptg.co/80hs9D
We are excited to announce that the Board of Education has approved the 2026-2027 school calendar!
The first day of school for students will be Monday, August 24, 2026. With Labor Day falling later in the calendar next year, students will have two weeks of instruction prior to Labor Day, providing a strong academic start to the year. The last day of school is scheduled for June 3, 2027.
We are already looking forward to another outstanding year of learning, growth, and opportunity as our students continue to Unleash Their Potential. We are excited to finish the year strong and can’t wait to welcome everyone back next year!
Click here to view the calendar: https://aptg.co/80hs9D
🐾🏈 The Bulldogs battled hard against the Camden Frontier Redhawks and came out on top with a 28–20 victory! Players shared their insight on the game — from key drives before halftime to defensive leadership from the seniors.
The Dawgs now turn their focus to Friday’s matchup at Concord before returning home for **Homecoming on October 3rd** vs. Lenawee Christian.
Read the full story in the *Bulldog Bark* 👉 https://www.morencibulldogs.org/o/mhs/page/bulldog-bark
The Dawgs now turn their focus to Friday’s matchup at Concord before returning home for **Homecoming on October 3rd** vs. Lenawee Christian.
Read the full story in the *Bulldog Bark* 👉 https://www.morencibulldogs.org/o/mhs/page/bulldog-bark
🏐 With numbers running low for middle school volleyball, some of our 7th graders stepped up to the 8th grade team — opening the door for 6th graders to gain their first taste of middle school sports! Players shared insights on teamwork and communication while celebrating some big wins on the court.
Read more in the *Bulldog Bark* 👉 https://www.morencibulldogs.org/o/mhs/page/bulldog-bark
Read more in the *Bulldog Bark* 👉 https://www.morencibulldogs.org/o/mhs/page/bulldog-bark
🏐🐾 JV Lady Dawgs Battle to Semifinals at Adrian Tournament
The Morenci JV Lady Dawgs kicked off their season with an exciting run at the Adrian JV Tournament on Friday, August 22, advancing all the way to the semifinals in their first outing of the year.
Pool play showcased the Dawgs’ competitive spirit. They opened with a strong victory over Adrian, winning 25-15 and 25-19. They then dropped a tough match to Woodhaven 19-25 and 12-25, before splitting sets with Blissfield 25-15 and 24-26.
Bracket play brought even more intensity. The Dawgs battled past Blissfield in three sets, 25-17, 12-25, and 15-12, to secure their spot in the semifinals. In a nail-biting match against Woodhaven, the Lady Dawgs pushed it to the limit, falling just short in three sets, 14-25, 25-18, and 14-16.
Several players stepped up with strong performances throughout the tournament. Jordan led the way with 14 kills, 3 blocks, and 8 aces, while Tavin added 7 kills, 12 aces, and 2 assists. Jesse provided a spark from the service line with 9 aces, and Brielle kept the offense moving with 20 assists.
Head Coach Jonathan Boesger praised the team’s effort, noting their strong start and resilience throughout the tournament. It was a great first tournament for the JV Lady Dawgs, setting the tone for an exciting season ahead.
The Morenci JV Lady Dawgs kicked off their season with an exciting run at the Adrian JV Tournament on Friday, August 22, advancing all the way to the semifinals in their first outing of the year.
Pool play showcased the Dawgs’ competitive spirit. They opened with a strong victory over Adrian, winning 25-15 and 25-19. They then dropped a tough match to Woodhaven 19-25 and 12-25, before splitting sets with Blissfield 25-15 and 24-26.
Bracket play brought even more intensity. The Dawgs battled past Blissfield in three sets, 25-17, 12-25, and 15-12, to secure their spot in the semifinals. In a nail-biting match against Woodhaven, the Lady Dawgs pushed it to the limit, falling just short in three sets, 14-25, 25-18, and 14-16.
Several players stepped up with strong performances throughout the tournament. Jordan led the way with 14 kills, 3 blocks, and 8 aces, while Tavin added 7 kills, 12 aces, and 2 assists. Jesse provided a spark from the service line with 9 aces, and Brielle kept the offense moving with 20 assists.
Head Coach Jonathan Boesger praised the team’s effort, noting their strong start and resilience throughout the tournament. It was a great first tournament for the JV Lady Dawgs, setting the tone for an exciting season ahead.
Lady Dawgs Claim Addison Varsity Tournament Championship!
The Morenci Lady Dawgs brought home the title this weekend, powering their way through the Addison Varsity Volleyball Tournament with grit, teamwork, and determination.
After pool play, where they topped Sand Creek and split with Addison, the Dawgs entered bracket play ranked second. They carried that momentum into the semifinals, sweeping Reading in two sets before battling hard against Onsted in a thrilling three-set championship match.
Standout performances across the board fueled the victory. Lauryn set the tone with an impressive 42 assists, along with 2 blocks and 9 digs. Colbie dominated at the net with 20 kills and 5 blocks, while also recording 12 digs. Addyson was a force on both sides of the ball, delivering 11 kills, 8 aces, 3 blocks, and 11 digs. Emersyn added depth to the attack with 4 blocks, 4 kills, and 14 digs, while Emma chipped in 8 kills, one block, and 11 digs. From the back row, Callie anchored the defense with 14 digs.
It was a team effort from the court to the bench, showcasing the energy, resilience, and Bulldog spirit that make this team so special.
The Lady Dawgs are led by Head Coach Erin Ekins and Volunteer Coach Sarah Wilkins, whose guidance and leadership continue to inspire the team’s success.
Congratulations, Lady Dawgs, on being crowned Tournament Champs!
The Morenci Lady Dawgs brought home the title this weekend, powering their way through the Addison Varsity Volleyball Tournament with grit, teamwork, and determination.
After pool play, where they topped Sand Creek and split with Addison, the Dawgs entered bracket play ranked second. They carried that momentum into the semifinals, sweeping Reading in two sets before battling hard against Onsted in a thrilling three-set championship match.
Standout performances across the board fueled the victory. Lauryn set the tone with an impressive 42 assists, along with 2 blocks and 9 digs. Colbie dominated at the net with 20 kills and 5 blocks, while also recording 12 digs. Addyson was a force on both sides of the ball, delivering 11 kills, 8 aces, 3 blocks, and 11 digs. Emersyn added depth to the attack with 4 blocks, 4 kills, and 14 digs, while Emma chipped in 8 kills, one block, and 11 digs. From the back row, Callie anchored the defense with 14 digs.
It was a team effort from the court to the bench, showcasing the energy, resilience, and Bulldog spirit that make this team so special.
The Lady Dawgs are led by Head Coach Erin Ekins and Volunteer Coach Sarah Wilkins, whose guidance and leadership continue to inspire the team’s success.
Congratulations, Lady Dawgs, on being crowned Tournament Champs!
Due to the predicted cold temperature and windchill, the baseball and softball games vs Pittsford are cancelled for this evening (4/7). Coaches will communicate practice plans to players.