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The 4K and Kindergarten class had Halloween Homework over the weekend! We counted our totals and Snickers was the greatest number we had! Thank you to the families for helping the students work on counting!
about 4 hours ago, Holly Duensing
Halloween Homework
Halloween Homework
The 4K and Kindergarten class put up our Beloved Pet Ofrenda again this year and invited students and staff to add a picture of a pet that has passed away. Thank you to everyone who participated! Se te Recuerda en Dia de los Muertos (Your are Remembered on Day of the Dead- November 1st)!
3 days ago, Holly Duensing
Dia de los Muertos
We dressed up for a Halloween costume contest and a parade through town! A monster truck, Ariel, Rumi, a skunk, Elsa, T-Rex, Optimus Prime, a werewolf, a black cat and Snow White! Happy Halloween!
3 days ago, Holly Duensing
Halloween
Check out these mad scientists!! Nothing better than extracting DNA from pumpkins to celebrate Halloween 🎃🧬

3 days ago, Sarah Engler
Two students hold test tube with yellow liquid while standing at a lab table.
A wooden stand holds six clear test tubes; four contain green liquid, one is empty, and one holds yellow liquid.
Hand holding a test tube with green liquid in a classroom; a student sits behind the hand.
A wooden holder contains nine test tubes with varying levels of green liquid, on a black surface.
During our unit on Halloween, we talked about the Hispanic holiday of Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead and we made masks to celebrate!
4 days ago, Holly Duensing
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead
In their Social Studies class, the 5th & 6th graders created a late 18th century newspaper front page complete with banner headlines and advertisements and made it look old-timey with used tea bags. They did a fantastic job!
4 days ago, Chad Griffin
Using tea bags to create a weathered look
Dabbing the project with used tea bags
Final project!
No tricks, just two days of treats! 🎃
5 days ago, Sarah Engler
Black poster with Halloween events schedule. Activities include costume contest, parade, treats, classroom party, and others.
During our unit on Halloween, we made Mummy Hotdogs! Post 2 of 2
7 days ago, Holly Duensing
Mummy Hotdogs
Mummy Hotdogs
Mummy Hotdogs
Mummy Hotdogs
Mummy Hotdogs
Mummy Hotdogs
Mummy Hotdogs
Mummy Hotdogs
Mummy Hotdogs
Mummy Hotdogs
During our unit on Halloween, we made Mummy Hotdogs! Post 1 of 2
7 days ago, Holly Duensing
Mummy Hotdogs
Mummy Hotdogs
Mummy Hotdogs
Mummy Hotdogs
Mummy Hotdogs
Mummy Hotdogs
Mummy Hotdogs
Mummy Hotdogs
Mummy Hotdogs
Mummy Hotdogs
During our unit on Pumpkins, we made pumpkin muffins! We each added an ingredient. We each put two muffin cups into the muffin tins. We each scooped some batter into a muffin cup! We each ate a muffin and we took one home to share with our family! Post 2 of 2
12 days ago, Holly Duensing
Pumpkin Muffins
Pumpkin Muffins
Pumpkin muffins
Pumpkin muffins
Pumpkin muffins
Pumpkin muffins
During our unit on Pumpkins, we made pumpkin muffins! We each added an ingredient. We each put two muffin cups into the muffin tins. We each scooped some batter into a muffin cup! We each ate a muffin and we took one home to share with our family! Post 1 of 2
12 days ago, Holly Duensing
Pumpkin Muffins
Pumpkin Muffins
Pumpkin muffins
Pumpkin muffins
Pumpkin muffins
Pumpkin muffins
Bring. The. Fire. to the Regional Match against Butternut tomorrow night in Butternut -Fan Bus available!
12 days ago, Sarah Engler
Volleyball players in white uniforms pose for a photo in a gym. One player lies on the ground.
During our unit on Pumpkins, we carved a pumpkin into a jack 'o lantern! We each did a job designing and cutting the top, the eyes, the nose and the mouth! We helped pull out the seeds! Post 2 of 2
12 days ago, Holly Duensing
Carving Pumpkins
Carving Pumpkins
Carving Pumpkins
Carving Pumpkins
Carving Pumpkins
Carving Pumpkins
During our unit on Pumpkins, we carved a pumpkin into a jack 'o lantern! We each did a job designing and cutting the top, the eyes, the nose and the mouth! We helped pull out the seeds! Post 1 of 2
12 days ago, Holly Duensing
Carving pumpkins
Carving Pumpkins
Carving Pumpkins
Carving Pumpkins
Carving Pumpkins
Carving Pumpkins
Biology students were spotted eating their homework this week for the 2026 Edible Cell Project. Learning never tasted so good!
12 days ago, Sarah Engler
A round plate with a pizza-like dessert on it; toppings include gummy candy and frosting.
Chocolate-covered cookie with colorful candies and chocolate bars arranged in a circle on a foil-covered tray.
A clear plastic container with a red liquid holds colorful gummy candies arranged in a house-like structure.
First Regional Volleyball Game HOME tomorrow 7pm!
Theme: White Out🏐
14 days ago, Sarah Engler
Volleyball players in action on court, one jumping to hit ball. Text on top, bottom, and sides.
Tuesday Homecoming Dress-Up Day Correction!
14 days ago, Sarah Engler
Collage of six images; top left: bow and arrow, top right: leopard print, center: giraffe and zebra, bottom left: camouflage, bottom right: giraffe on zebra print.
Mercer Homecoming 2026 is creeping up Oct 19th-23rd!

Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Predator (wolf, lion, shark) vs. Prey (deer, rabbit, fish)
Wednesday: Country (farmer) vs. Country Club (golfer)
Thursday: Class Colors or School Pride

DANCE: Friday, Oct 23rd | 7–10 PM | Theme: Monster Mash
17 days ago, Sarah Engler
A poster features a Halloween theme with cartoon characters, including a werewolf and Dracula, in various costumes.
Ms. Amy invited us to her farm to pick pumpkins and have lunch! Wyatt's great-grandpa took us on a hayride! Thank you Ms. Amy and Mr. Swearingen!
18 days ago, Holly Duensing
Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Patch
We look forward to welcoming our Mercer families for parent-teacher conferences on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Be sure to grab some apple cider, hot cocoa, and popcorn!

Restore the Roar 🐅
21 days ago, Sarah Engler
Calendar page for October 2026, highlighted with orange, features autumn leaves. It reads, "Parent Teacher Conferences, Stop in for conversation, apple cider, hot cocoa, and popcorn, 3PM-6PM."