📚🐾 Family Reading Night was a hit!
Our Bulldog families enjoyed 12 fun-filled stations, a delicious dinner, and went home with free books to keep the reading going! ❤️
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a night full of learning, laughter, and Bulldog Pride!
👇 Tell us—what was your favorite part of the night?
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogPride #FamilyReadingNight #UnleashYourPotential
Our Bulldog families enjoyed 12 fun-filled stations, a delicious dinner, and went home with free books to keep the reading going! ❤️
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a night full of learning, laughter, and Bulldog Pride!
👇 Tell us—what was your favorite part of the night?
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogPride #FamilyReadingNight #UnleashYourPotential
What a wonderful way to wrap up March is Reading Month!
Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming Michigan author Mary D. Martinez to our school. She shared parts of her book, Adventures Abroad with the McComas Siblings, and inspired our students with an important message about the power of strong core values and working hard to achieve your goals.
Our students were engaged, curious, and excited to hear directly from a real author. What an unforgettable experience! Thank you, Ms. Martinez, for encouraging a love of reading and reminding us all to dream big.
Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming Michigan author Mary D. Martinez to our school. She shared parts of her book, Adventures Abroad with the McComas Siblings, and inspired our students with an important message about the power of strong core values and working hard to achieve your goals.
Our students were engaged, curious, and excited to hear directly from a real author. What an unforgettable experience! Thank you, Ms. Martinez, for encouraging a love of reading and reminding us all to dream big.
📚✨ Mystery Reader Surprise! ✨📚
Our students had a fun surprise during Mystery Reader when they discovered the reader was our very own first-grade teacher, Ms. Hoffman, and a published author!
Ms. Hoffman shared her children’s book “I Won’t Eat Broccoli! I Won’t, I Won’t!” with students, and they loved hearing the story read by the author herself. We are so proud of Ms. Hoffman and excited to celebrate this wonderful accomplishment within our Morenci Elementary family. 💙🤍
Her book is available on Amazon if you’d like to grab a copy for your family!
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogPride #MarchIsReadingMonth #BulldogWay
🍀 If I Found a Pot of Gold… 🍀
Our DK students had some fun dreaming about what they would do if they found a pot of gold! Their ideas were creative, thoughtful, and a little adventurous!
Some of their plans included:
✨ Putting it in a piggy bank
✨ Giving it to their mom
✨ Buying a box of race cars
✨ Hiding it in a cave
✨ Putting it by a tree
✨ Buying supplies to build a treehouse
✨ Keeping it in their pocket
✨ Even getting on a plane! ✈️
We love seeing our young Bulldogs use their imaginations and share their ideas. Who knows… maybe they’ll find that pot of gold someday! 🌈💰
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogPride #MarchIsReadingMonth #LittleBulldogs
Our DK students had some fun dreaming about what they would do if they found a pot of gold! Their ideas were creative, thoughtful, and a little adventurous!
Some of their plans included:
✨ Putting it in a piggy bank
✨ Giving it to their mom
✨ Buying a box of race cars
✨ Hiding it in a cave
✨ Putting it by a tree
✨ Buying supplies to build a treehouse
✨ Keeping it in their pocket
✨ Even getting on a plane! ✈️
We love seeing our young Bulldogs use their imaginations and share their ideas. Who knows… maybe they’ll find that pot of gold someday! 🌈💰
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogPride #MarchIsReadingMonth #LittleBulldogs
Morenci Area Schools’ 5th-grade Science Olympiad team captured 1st place overall out of 12 schools at the Tri-County Science Olympiad, showcasing their knowledge, creativity, and engineering skills.
Students began preparing in January, practicing a couple of days a week after school. Morenci competitors placed in seven of the eight events, earning multiple top finishes.
Top results included 1st place in Ping Pong Propulsion (Honor Erskin and Owen Apger), where students designed a device to launch ping pong balls at a target; 1st place in Reach for the Sky (Owen Apger and Madelyn Timberman), a solar system knowledge competition; and 1st place in Michigan Spiders (Junior Bussell and Paisley McMunn). Additional placements included 3rd in Ologies (Madelyn Timberman and Paisley McMunn) and 5th-place finishes in Tower Challenge (Honor Erskin and Audrey Klinger), Load Masters (Jaxson Johnson and Ben Schell), and Nerves Do What (Ben Schell and Paisley McMunn).
Coach Andi Rorick praised the team’s dedication and teamwork throughout the season.
“Our motto was, ‘Work hard, play hard,’ and the students truly lived that out. Seeing the upper elementary cheering as they brought home the trophy was an unforgettable moment.”
Morenci’s younger teams also had strong showings. The 3rd-grade team placed 1st in Wing Wonders (Cassius Craig and Ezri Hall), while the 4th-grade team earned several top finishes, including 4th-place in Tower Tycoon (Amelia Gehring and Brayden Scivoletto).
Morenci Area Schools also thanked coaches Taylor Curtis, Jennifer Rohde, and Andi Rorick, along with volunteer Rebecca Cox, whose support helped guide the students to success.
Students began preparing in January, practicing a couple of days a week after school. Morenci competitors placed in seven of the eight events, earning multiple top finishes.
Top results included 1st place in Ping Pong Propulsion (Honor Erskin and Owen Apger), where students designed a device to launch ping pong balls at a target; 1st place in Reach for the Sky (Owen Apger and Madelyn Timberman), a solar system knowledge competition; and 1st place in Michigan Spiders (Junior Bussell and Paisley McMunn). Additional placements included 3rd in Ologies (Madelyn Timberman and Paisley McMunn) and 5th-place finishes in Tower Challenge (Honor Erskin and Audrey Klinger), Load Masters (Jaxson Johnson and Ben Schell), and Nerves Do What (Ben Schell and Paisley McMunn).
Coach Andi Rorick praised the team’s dedication and teamwork throughout the season.
“Our motto was, ‘Work hard, play hard,’ and the students truly lived that out. Seeing the upper elementary cheering as they brought home the trophy was an unforgettable moment.”
Morenci’s younger teams also had strong showings. The 3rd-grade team placed 1st in Wing Wonders (Cassius Craig and Ezri Hall), while the 4th-grade team earned several top finishes, including 4th-place in Tower Tycoon (Amelia Gehring and Brayden Scivoletto).
Morenci Area Schools also thanked coaches Taylor Curtis, Jennifer Rohde, and Andi Rorick, along with volunteer Rebecca Cox, whose support helped guide the students to success.
Smiles, sunshine, and playground fun! ☀️😄 These Bulldogs are making the most of recess—laughing, playing, and enjoying time with friends. Moments like these remind us that learning and growing together happen both in and out of the classroom. 💙🐾 #BulldogPride #MorenciBulldogs #RecessFun
Our 5th-grade STEAM class was inspired by our read-aloud, Ada’s Violin—the true story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay! 🎻♻️
Students are now designing and building their own violin prototypes, putting their creativity and engineering skills to work.
A BIG thank you to the Lenawee County Education Foundation for helping us add new Chomp Saws to our STEAM room—another great tool for our Bulldogs to create and explore as they Unleash Their Potential. 💙🐶
#MorenciBulldogs #STEAMinMorenci #BulldogWay #LCEF #FutureEngineers
Students are now designing and building their own violin prototypes, putting their creativity and engineering skills to work.
A BIG thank you to the Lenawee County Education Foundation for helping us add new Chomp Saws to our STEAM room—another great tool for our Bulldogs to create and explore as they Unleash Their Potential. 💙🐶
#MorenciBulldogs #STEAMinMorenci #BulldogWay #LCEF #FutureEngineers
Our “Engineer a Sled” Challenge was a hit, and we even got to test them out! ❄️🛷
Our DK and Kindergarten students designed, built, and tested their sleds, showing creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving at every step. You’re never too young to start engineering!
Didn’t our young Bulldogs do an amazing job? Let’s give them a big round of applause! 👏💙🐶
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogWay #STEAMinMorenci #FutureEngineers
Our DK and Kindergarten students designed, built, and tested their sleds, showing creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving at every step. You’re never too young to start engineering!
Didn’t our young Bulldogs do an amazing job? Let’s give them a big round of applause! 👏💙🐶
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogWay #STEAMinMorenci #FutureEngineers
Our study of Ted Harrison’s vibrant landscapes turned out just beautiful! 🎨✨
3rd graders explored bold colors, creative patterns, and their own artistic style—and the results are amazing. Bravo, 3rd-grade Bulldogs! 💙🐶
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogWay #YoungArtists #BulldogPride
3rd graders explored bold colors, creative patterns, and their own artistic style—and the results are amazing. Bravo, 3rd-grade Bulldogs! 💙🐶
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogWay #YoungArtists #BulldogPride
Our 1st graders put their thinking caps on for the “Engineer a Snow Scoop” Challenge! Students designed their own tools to scoop “snow,” tested their creations, made improvements, and tried again—just like real engineers!
Hands-on learning like this builds creativity, problem-solving, and resilience while our young Bulldogs learn to Unleash Their Potential. 💙🐶
#MorenciBulldogs #STEAMinMorenci #BulldogWay #FutureEngineers
Hands-on learning like this builds creativity, problem-solving, and resilience while our young Bulldogs learn to Unleash Their Potential. 💙🐶
#MorenciBulldogs #STEAMinMorenci #BulldogWay #FutureEngineers
Our 2nd graders are hard at work painting their Snowy Owls during art time! 🦉🎨
Students are learning new painting techniques, mixing colors, and bringing their own creative touches to every owl. We definitely have some young artists in the making!
We love seeing our Bulldogs express themselves through art as they continue to Unleash Their Potential. 💙🐶
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogWay #YoungArtists #BulldogPride
Students are learning new painting techniques, mixing colors, and bringing their own creative touches to every owl. We definitely have some young artists in the making!
We love seeing our Bulldogs express themselves through art as they continue to Unleash Their Potential. 💙🐶
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogWay #YoungArtists #BulldogPride
Our 5th-grade students recently dove into a hands-on science experience by dissecting owl pellets after reading There’s an Owl in the Shower by Jean Craighead George.
Students carefully examined and identified the bones found inside the pellets, applying what they learned through reading to real-world scientific investigation. It was an engaging way to connect literacy and science while building critical thinking skills.
A special thank you to Loretta Cox for coming in and leading this interactive dissection experience for our students. We appreciate your time and expertise!
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogAcademics #HandsOnLearning #UnleashYourPotential
Students carefully examined and identified the bones found inside the pellets, applying what they learned through reading to real-world scientific investigation. It was an engaging way to connect literacy and science while building critical thinking skills.
A special thank you to Loretta Cox for coming in and leading this interactive dissection experience for our students. We appreciate your time and expertise!
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogAcademics #HandsOnLearning #UnleashYourPotential
🗓️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
🐾📚 On February 4th, our elementary students participated in Global Play Day, stepping outside of traditional classroom routines to explore creativity, imagination, and hands-on learning.
Students built, designed, collaborated, and problem-solved through open-ended play activities that encouraged innovation and teamwork. Whether constructing with blocks, creating games, or working together on imaginative challenges, our young Bulldogs were developing critical thinking, communication skills, and resilience in a fun and engaging environment.
At Morenci Area Schools, we know that creativity fuels learning. Experiences like Global Play Day remind us that play is powerful—and an important part of academic growth.
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogPride #BulldogAcademics #UnleashYourPotential
Students built, designed, collaborated, and problem-solved through open-ended play activities that encouraged innovation and teamwork. Whether constructing with blocks, creating games, or working together on imaginative challenges, our young Bulldogs were developing critical thinking, communication skills, and resilience in a fun and engaging environment.
At Morenci Area Schools, we know that creativity fuels learning. Experiences like Global Play Day remind us that play is powerful—and an important part of academic growth.
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogPride #BulldogAcademics #UnleashYourPotential
Mrs. Bernath brought learning to life in our GSRP preschool program! 🌿She introduced a variety of spices, and our students had the chance to smell each one and guess what they were. What a fun, hands-on sensory experience for our kiddos!
Exploring through sight, smell, and curiosity makes learning even more exciting. Way to go, Bulldogs! 🐾
Exploring through sight, smell, and curiosity makes learning even more exciting. Way to go, Bulldogs! 🐾
Our Kindergarteners had so much fun today teaming up with their 5th-grade Book Buddies to create Love Spots! ♥️
From big smiles to sweet collaboration, it was a great day of creativity and connection across grade levels. We love seeing our Bulldogs learning and growing together! 🐾
From big smiles to sweet collaboration, it was a great day of creativity and connection across grade levels. We love seeing our Bulldogs learning and growing together! 🐾
Mrs. Elliott's fourth grade class had a special visitor last week! Mrs. Barrett, a retired teacher, came back to read a story and lead a Presidents Day craft with our students. The smiles and excitement said it all,such a fun afternoon!
We are so grateful for the continued support of educators like Mrs. Barrett. She’s awesome! 🐾
We are so grateful for the continued support of educators like Mrs. Barrett. She’s awesome! 🐾
Our 3rd graders wrapped up their Engineer a Wagon challenge this week! Students designed, engineered, tested, and improved their wagons, showcasing teamwork, problem-solving, and resilience every step of the way.
We’re so proud of their hard work and determination as they learned that great designs are built through creativity, testing, and improvement. Way to go, Bulldogs! 💙🔧🛠️
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogSTEAM #LearningByDoing #CreativeClassroom #BulldogPride
We’re so proud of their hard work and determination as they learned that great designs are built through creativity, testing, and improvement. Way to go, Bulldogs! 💙🔧🛠️
#MorenciBulldogs #BulldogSTEAM #LearningByDoing #CreativeClassroom #BulldogPride
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
Mrs. Curtis’ 3rd grade students are officially published authors and illustrators! They have been working so hard learning the writing process and submitting their very own book for publication. 📖
The excitement was real when their books arrived in the mail! Principal Mrs. Fink even stopped by to read the book to the class and celebrate their amazing accomplishment. We are so proud of our young writers and creators! 🐾
The excitement was real when their books arrived in the mail! Principal Mrs. Fink even stopped by to read the book to the class and celebrate their amazing accomplishment. We are so proud of our young writers and creators! 🐾
