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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.
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!
Morenci Area Schools has an opening for a Middle/High School Principal. If you are interested in this position or want to check out other openings, go to our website and click on employment opportunities: https://mas.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Morenci Area Schools are looking for qualified candidates to fulfill the following coaching positions:
• Varsity Football Coach
• JV Football Coach
• Middle School Track & Field Coach
• Middle School Cross Country Coach
Please visit our website for details: https://www.morencibulldogs.org/page/employment-opportunities
• All middle school sport practices and competitions today are cancelled.
• There will be no powerlifting practice today.
• High school wrestling practice will be from 6-8 p.m.
• Varsity bowling will compete today at 4 p.m. at Hudson lanes.
• Boys freshman, jv and varsity basketball will play at home with the freshman game beginning at 4 pm
• Girls jv and varsity basketball will play at Britton Deerfield beginning at 5:30 p.m.
We will now introduce the 2023 Winter Homecoming Queen 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.
Brea Baumgartner: Brea describes herself as optimistic, funny, and encouraging. In her free time, she enjoys reading and watching Netflix. Brea is a member of the National Honor Society and the Leadership Book Club. She has participated in volleyball, track, powerlifting and basketball. She has been recognized as a TCC Tri-County Scholar Athlete the last three years and received All State Scholar Athlete recognition this fall during volleyball. Her favorite cartoon is South Park. Brea is the daughter of Josh and Jill Baumgartner.
Lily Betz: Lily describes herself as kind, outgoing, and smart. Her favorite hobbies are Circle K runs, hanging out with friends and playing sports. As a student, Lily participates in both volleyball and softball. This fall she received her CNA license and one of her favorite achievements was winning districts in softball her sophomore year. Her favorite cartoon is Dora the Explorer. Lily is the daughter of Brian and Kristy Betz.
Scarlett Pummell: Scarlett describes herself as open minded, honest, and understanding. She enjoys reading, playing video games and driving to Circle K every night with her best friends. Scarlett is a member of the National Honor Society, the yearbook staff, the Leadership Book Club, and has reorganized the middle school library as an independent study this year. Scarlett was the powerlifting state champion her sophomore year and has received various academic awards throughout high school. Her favorite cartoons are SpongeBob and South Park. Scarlett is the daughter of Jennifer Pummell and Craig Pummell and Heather Walker.
Brynn Tipton: Brynn describes herself as organized, motivated and kind. Her favorite hobbies are kayaking, reading, running, babysitting, and traveling. As a student, Brynn is a member of the National Honor Society and also co-ops at the elementary school and CandyLand Daycare. She is proud of being on the honor roll all four years of high school, being able to co-op at both the school and daycare and being accepted and committed to Bowling Green University in the fall. Brynn’s favorite cartoon is SpongeBob. Brynn is the daughter of Jill Tipton.
We will now introduce the 2023 Winter Homecoming Queen 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.
Brea Baumgartner: Brea describes herself as optimistic, funny, and encouraging. In her free time, she enjoys reading and watching Netflix. Brea is a member of the National Honor Society and the Leadership Book Club. She has participated in volleyball, track, powerlifting and basketball. She has been recognized as a TCC Tri-County Scholar Athlete the last three years and received All State Scholar Athlete recognition this fall during volleyball. Her favorite cartoon is South Park. Brea is the daughter of Josh and Jill Baumgartner.
Lily Betz: Lily describes herself as kind, outgoing, and smart. Her favorite hobbies are Circle K runs, hanging out with friends and playing sports. As a student, Lily participates in both volleyball and softball. This fall she received her CNA license and one of her favorite achievements was winning districts in softball her sophomore year. Her favorite cartoon is Dora the Explorer. Lily is the daughter of Brian and Kristy Betz.
Scarlett Pummell: Scarlett describes herself as open minded, honest, and understanding. She enjoys reading, playing video games and driving to Circle K every night with her best friends. Scarlett is a member of the National Honor Society, the yearbook staff, the Leadership Book Club, and has reorganized the middle school library as an independent study this year. Scarlett was the powerlifting state champion her sophomore year and has received various academic awards throughout high school. Her favorite cartoons are SpongeBob and South Park. Scarlett is the daughter of Jennifer Pummell and Craig Pummell and Heather Walker.
Brynn Tipton: Brynn describes herself as organized, motivated and kind. Her favorite hobbies are kayaking, reading, running, babysitting, and traveling. As a student, Brynn is a member of the National Honor Society and also co-ops at the elementary school and CandyLand Daycare. She is proud of being on the honor roll all four years of high school, being able to co-op at both the school and daycare and being accepted and committed to Bowling Green University in the fall. Brynn’s favorite cartoon is SpongeBob. Brynn is the daughter of Jill Tipton.
This year, Morenci is proud to host two foreign exchange students, Roland Kikvadze from Georgia and Damjan Zimbakov from Macedonia.
Our first foreign exchange student of the night is Roland Kikvadze. Roland’s favorite hobbies include photography and skydiving. As a student at Morenci, he is a member of the varsity boys basketball team. His favorite cartoon is Family Guy. Roland’s host parents are Kristen and Jeremy Watkins
Our second foreign exchange student is Damjan Zimbakov. Damjan describes himself as ambitious, dedicated, and sarcastic. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball, programming, and playing the guitar. At Morenci, he is a member of the varsity basketball team and plans to participate in track and field this spring. Damjan was the recipient of the YES Exchange Program Scholarship. His favorite cartoon is Rick and Morty. Damjan’s host parents are Kristen and Jeremy Watkins.
The junior class representatives are Esmeralda Taboada-Cortes and Donovan Powell.
Esme describes herself as creative, sarcastic and funny. She enjoys hanging out with her friends because something chaotic is always happening and having mini vlogs. She is involved in Morenci’s Gecko club. Her favorite cartoon is Agnes, from Despicable Me because she’s just like her, short and obsessed with goats. Esme is the daughter of Josefina and Jose Luis.
Donovan describes himself as kind, resilient, and smart. Donovan enjoys playing video games, bowling, exercising and playing basketball. At Morenci, he is involved with the bowling team. His favorite cartoon is SpongeBob. Donovan is the son of Tony and Terri Powell.
The He-Man Volleyball games will take place this evening beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The sophomore class representatives are Ava Alcock and Michael Rising.
Ava describes herself as hardworking, motivated, and sympathetic. She enjoys playing volleyball and at school she participates in both volleyball and track. Her favorite cartoon is Barbie in the Dream House. Ava is the daughter of Mary Alcock and Donnie & Kendra Alcock.
Michael describes himself as athletic, caring and driven. He enjoys gaming, playing sports, and spending time with his pit bull, Motley. At school, Michael is involved in cross country, football, basketball and track. Michael is the son of Sheena Rising.
The freshman class representatives for Winter Homecoming 2023 are Rebecca Cox and Jack Varga.
Rebecca describes herself as goofy, kind, and loyal. She enjoys drawing, playing with her nephews, and hanging out with her friends. Becca is involved in volleyball, powerlifting, track, student council, FCA, Geckos, and the volunteer club. Her favorite cartoon is Bluey. Rebecca is the daughter of Jim and Sandy Cox.
Jack describes himself as funny, creative, and kind. He enjoys hanging out with family and friends and sleeping. As a student at Morenci, he is involved in football and golf. His favorite cartoon is Family Guy. Jack is the son of Joseph and Kelley Varga.