Morenci Middle/High School

We will now introduce the 2023 Winter Homecoming King Candidates. These students were chosen by their senior class as representatives and were voted on by the entire high school student body to determine this year’s king and queen. Bryson Bachelder: Bryson describes himself as confident, honest and bold. He enjoys hanging out with friends and listening to music. Bryson is involved in basketball, cross country, football, and track. He has qualified for the cross country state meet multiple times and is looking forward to finally graduating high school. His favorite cartoon is SpongeBob. Bryson is the son of Shawn and Amber Bachelder. Bowen Baumgartner: Bowen describes himself as confident, proactive, and versatile. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, watching Netflix, running and eating. At school, he is a member of the National Honor Society, the volunteer club, the yearbook staff, the dual enrollment program, and participates in cross country, golf, and track. Bowen has earned the TCC scholar athlete award and has lettered as a varsity athlete for cross country, golf, and track. His favorite cartoon is Rick and Morty. Bowen is the son of Josh and Jill Baumgartner. Garrett Caudill: Garrett describes himself as outgoing, animated, and humorous. He enjoys running, reading, writing, and model/diorama-making in his spare time. As a student at Morenci, he is involved in cross-country, track, golf and yearbook. This year, Gary was one of two students from his Tech Center class to qualify for the DECA state competition. His favorite cartoon is Phineas and Ferb. Gary is the son of Kinney Caudill and the nephew of Alice Cortner. Eli Fowler: Eli describes himself as nice, funny, and caring. In his spare time, he enjoys playing video games and working out. As a high school student, Eli participates in powerlifting and is proud of all of the weight he’s lost in the last year. His favorite cartoon is Dragonball 6. Eli is the son of Stephanie Anders and Jacob Fowler.

Thank you to everyone who has already completed the Family Climate Survey. Your feedback will be very helpful in identifying strengths and opportunities for growth. If you have not already done so, please take a few minutes to take the survey by clicking the link below: Elementary School Family Survey: https://forms.gle/iBkDP4SgpyanktND6 Middle/High School Family Survey: https://forms.gle/5vUq5eS9m8AWTzR86

Congratulations to Morenci High School students who were inducted into the LISD TECH Center National Technical Honor Society last night! Emma Miller, Automotive Services Technology Loryn Frederick, Dental Assisting Rowan Shaffer, Digital Media Production Leah Rorick, Engineering, Design & CAD Neili Pike, Exercise Science & Sports Medicine Emilee Cox, Co-op Clarissa Berger, Marketing & Entrepreneurship

Reminder: No School - Friday, April 7th.

Updated list of cancellations today due to weather as of 1:08 p.m.: • JV Baseball game: PRACTICE: Coach Hartman will make a decision regarding practice later this afternoon. • Golf practice • MS Track Practice • MS Baseball Practice: Practice on Thursday will be outside from 3:45-5:15 p.m. • MS Softball Practice Rescheduled: • The Run-a-thon has been rescheduled to next Wednesday, April 12, 2023. It will begin at 6:00 pm with gates opening for donations and warm at 5:30pm

The JV game scheduled for tonight has been CANCELLED due to severe weather expected later this afternoon. PRACTICE: Coach Hartman will make a decision regarding practice later this afternoon.

The Track and Field Run-a-thon scheduled for this evening is postponed due to expected weather. The Run-a-thon has been rescheduled to next Wednesday, April 12, 2023. It will begin at 6:00 pm with gates opening for donations and warm at 5:30pm Middle School Track Practice is canceled today.

Bulldog families: Possible storms are expected to begin rolling through our area during school hours tomorrow, Wednesday, April 5th. We want to reassure families that Morenci Area Schools has a storm preparedness plan that includes running drills. All buildings and departments will monitor the situation and stay in close communication throughout the day. We will reevaluate our plans and make any adjustments as necessary. If there are any necessary changes to our dismissal plan, families will be notified by email, text, and alert calls. Please continue to monitor our social media pages, website and app for any updates. Thank you!

Please click the link below to register for a Michigan Achievement Scholarship Informational Session: https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/programs/michigan-achievement-scholarship/informational-session?fbclid=IwAR3gG-LDG7n_IUNFsCi_5jDxNZkVkt8fT-hJbkqb9SlR98fxOgM62h8D_Jo

Please join us for our Kindergarten Roundup Signing Day on April 13! Bring your child in to officially sign as a Junior Bulldog. Each child will go home with Bulldog swag including a t-shirt, a squishy bulldog, and a book. To qualify for DK or kindergarten, a child must be 5-years-old on or before September 1, 2023, or by December 1, 2023, if a parent chooses to sign the waiver. Parents should bring their child's birth certificate, proof of residency (utility bill, lease agreement, etc.), and proof of immunizations. An informal assessment of readiness skills and a health department hearing and vision exam will be administered at the kindergarten roundup. To make an appointment, call the elementary office at 517-458-7504 or visit www.morencibulldogs.org/o/mes and click "2023/2024 Kindergarten Roundup." ( https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4ca4a92ea0f8c52-kindergarten2#/ ) We can’t wait to welcome the Class of 2036!

Elementary Breakfast: https://5il.co/1rj4d Elementary Lunch: https://5il.co/1rj4c MS/HS Breakfast: https://5il.co/1rj4l MS/HS Lunch: https://5il.co/1rj4m

Check out this week's middle school Golden Ticket winners. They each won a pair of Crocs!!!

Check out this week's High School Golden Ticket winners. They each won a pair of Crocs!!!

Thank you to everyone who has already completed the Family Climate Survey. Your feedback will be very helpful in identifying strengths and opportunities for growth. If you have not already done so, please take a few minutes to take the survey by clicking the following links: Elementary: https://forms.gle/NAk32CU1jUGcBjgZ6 MS/HS: https://forms.gle/3NuyJUUPkYzJa7XQ6 The survey results will be available on our website.

Parent Teacher Conferences are tomorrow from 12:30-4pm and 5-8pm. A grab and go snack will be available for all who attend. Parent-teacher conferences are a great chance to touch base with your child's teacher, learn how they are doing in school, and how you can support them in meeting their goals. Thank you to all the parents/guardians who attended fall conferences. Research has shown time and time again that parent involvement has a positive effect on student outcomes. Don't forget that students will have half days of school on Thursday and Friday, March 23 and 24, 2023. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 pm both days. Thursday will be a pm schedule so there will be no a.m. Tech Center. Friday will be the a.m. schedule so there will be Tech Center. Spring break starts Friday at 12:00. There is no school Monday March 27-Friday March 31, 2023. School will resume Monday, April 3, 2023.

Morenci Area Schools is seeking applications for coaching positions in our athletic department. Click here to apply: https://mas.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

March 2023 Breakfast and Lunch Menus: • Elementary Breakfast: https://5il.co/1pu8e • Elementary Lunch: https://5il.co/1pu8d • MS/HS Breakfast: https://5il.co/1pikm • MS/HS Lunch: https://5il.co/1pikl

Are you looking for a fun night out? You don't want to miss the Athletic Boosters Cash Bash on February 25th. Tickets are still available so don't wait to get yours.

The National Honor Society is hosting a Blood Drive on Friday, March 3rd. Click this link to sign up for a time slot: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=BULLDOGS Thanks for supporting the Red Cross and NHS!

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 is Count Day! We need you in school on time all day!