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Merkel Middle School

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First Day of School!!!

Posted Date: 8/05/25 (1:58 PM)

We are SO excited to kick off the new school year tomorrow morning! In this message, you will find drop off maps as well as the bell schedule. Please note that parents will not be able to drive up to the gate for dropping off or picking up. South 3rd will be closed to thru traffic from Manchester to Ash.

7:10    Gate opens
7:15    Breakfast served in the courtyard (auditorium during inclement weather)
7:30   First bell rings
7:35   Tardy bell rings
3:58   School dismissed

If your child is in 7th or 8th grade BOYS athletics, they will report to school as follows:
-Football players at 6:30 AM at the football field
-Offseason at 7:15 AM at the football field

Students in GIRLS athletics will NOT need to report early tomorrow. However, they will report to the glass doors by the elementary gym during the drop off window.

If you are picking your child up in the afternoon, please park in the gravel parking lot on the corner of Manchester and S. 3rd, and wait in your vehicle. Your child will use the crosswalk to walk to the parking lot to your vehicle. Please do not block the bus lane. Also, please note that Manchester is a one way street, heading north, during school hours. 

We are looking forward to an AMAZING year at MMS, and we are so thankful you are a part of it! We'll see you in the morning!!!


[Tuesday, Aug 5 at 6:12 PM]
Please see the updated information regarding girls athletics. I apologize for any confusion!

Students in GIRLS athletics will NOT need to report early tomorrow. However, they will report to the glass doors by the elementary gym during the drop off window.