North Mercer School District

📚❤️ The Scholastic Book Fair is at North Mercer this week! ❤️📚
We are excited to help our Cardinals discover new books and fall in love with reading! 📖✨
⏰ Book Fair Hours
Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
💳 Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up, and family and friends can contribute funds, too!
🔗 Start here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/northmercerr3school
Happy reading, Cardinals! ❤️🖤🤍
#ScholasticBookFairs #NorthMercerCardinals #InspireLifelongLearners

🌟📚 PTO Meeting Reminder! 🍎💛

Join us on Monday, October 19, at 5:30 PM in the library for our upcoming PTO meeting! 🏫✨

We’ll discuss important updates and ways to support our amazing teachers and students throughout the school year. Your ideas, involvement, and support make a difference! ❤️

Can’t attend but still want to help? Contact Ms. Eivins at leivins@northmercer.k12.mo.us or call the school @ Ext. #255.

We hope to see you there! 🌼💙

📸❤️ PICTURE DAY & RETAKES TOMORROW! ❤️📸

North Mercer Cardinals, don’t forget! Picture Day is tomorrow at 8:30 AM for JH Basketball, JH Cheer, and JH Trap! 📷

Retakes will also be available!❤️🖤

📅❤️ CARDINAL FAMILIES: UPCOMING DATES TO KNOW! 🖤🤍

We have lots of exciting things happening at North Mercer R-III over the next two months! ❤️ As we look ahead to the rest of October and into November, here are a few important dates to keep on your calendar.

Thank you for being such an important part of our Cardinal family! ❤️🖤🤍

Inspire Lifelong Learners! 🐦

📚❤️ REMINDER: Parent-Teacher Conferences Are NEXT WEEK! ❤️📚

North Mercer R-III families, we look forward to visiting with you about your student's progress!

🗓️ Thursday, October 22

🏫 JH/HS Conferences
🕐 1:00–7:00 PM
📍 Gymnasium

🍎 Elementary Conferences
Elementary parents, please call the school or send your child's teacher a message through ClassDojo to schedule a conference time.

📞 North Mercer R-III: 660-382-4214

Our secretary, Natasha, will be happy to help get you scheduled!

❤️ NO SCHOOL REMINDER! ❤️
There will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday and Friday, October 22–23, due to Parent-Teacher Conferences and our scheduled day off.

We value the partnership we share with our families and believe that working together is one of the best ways to help our students grow and succeed. We are excited to share their progress, celebrate their successes, and continue working together to make this a great school year! ❤️🖤🤍

We look forward to seeing you next Thursday, Cardinals! 🐦

🎃👻 Fright Night for the Class of ’27! 👻🎃

Support our North Mercer Seniors by visiting the Haunted Trail in Princeton! 🖤🧡

Looking for some Halloween fun for the whole family? Join us for Family Hours from 6–7 PM for a fun, less-spooky walk through the Haunted Forest while it’s still light outside! It’s the perfect opportunity to bring the little ones out for some Halloween fun. 🎃

🕸️ Event Details:
📅 Thursday, October 29th | 6–10 PM
📅 Friday, October 30th | 6 PM–Midnight
👻 Family Hours: 6–7 PM
💲 Ages 12 & up: $10
💲 Ages 11 & under: $5
🍿 Small concessions available!

📍 26787 Highway 65, Princeton, MO 64673

Bring your family, enjoy some spooky fun, and help support the North Mercer Class of 2027! Every bit of support helps our seniors! ❤️🖤

Come out if you dare! 🧛‍♂️🎃

#NorthMercerCardinals #ClassOf2027 #SeniorFundraiser #FrightNight

🍕 PIZZA PARTY CHALLENGE!🍕

Which class/grade can sell the MOST Texas Roadhouse Rolls?! 🥖🤩

The class/grade that sells the most rolls will WIN a PIZZA PARTY! 🍕🎉

Let’s see who can rise to the challenge! 👏🔥 Get your orders in and help your class bring home the win! 🏆

Who’s going to be our top-selling class?! 👀🍕

🧸❤️ Safe Sitter® Essentials with CPR Class! ❤️🩹

Is your student ready to become a safe and confident babysitter? Join us for a fun, instructor-led class featuring role-playing exercises and hands-on practice with important safety skills, including choking rescue and CPR!

📅 Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Mercer County Health Department
305 W Main St, Princeton, MO 64673
🚪 Enter through the north basement door.

💲 Class Fee: $10 (lunch provided!)

🎓 Students who complete the class will receive a Certificate of Completion.

⚠️ Space is limited to just 8 students, so sign up early!
Forms are in the office to sign up!

📋 To register, drop off your registration at the Mercer County Health Department.

📞 Questions? Call Rose at 660-748-3630
📧 Email: [rosew@mercercountyhealthdepartment.com](mailto:rosew@mercercountyhealthdepartment.com)

Give your student the skills and confidence to babysit safely! ❤️

🖤❤️🥎 SOFTBALL GAME LOCATION UPDATE🥎❤️🖤

Our softball game on Monday, October 12th, will be played in Polo!

Please make note of the location. Good luck to our team! 🥎❤️🖤

📢 NOTICE: NEW GYM CLOSURE

Due to scheduled maintenance, the New Gym will close today at 4:15 PM and will remain closed until Monday morning.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to keep the facility in great shape!

Thank you! 🛠️💪

🖤❤️SENIOR STAND SPONSOR SHOUTOUT!🖤❤️

A HUGE thank you to Brian's Farm Supply in Lineville, IA, for donating the ground beef for our Senior Stand! 🌟🍔

We are so grateful for your generosity and support of our seniors! Our Senior Stand wouldn’t be possible without amazing community supporters like you. Thank you for helping make this a success! 🖤❤️

Be sure to show Brian's Farm Supply some love and support their business!

📍 Lineville, IA
📞 641-876-6666

🌮❤️ TACOS, COMMUNITY & A GREAT CAUSE!❤️🌮

Mark your calendars! 📅 El Nopal is coming to North Mercer School to support FBLA! 💙💛 Come enjoy some delicious, authentic Mexican food while supporting our amazing students!

🌯 Thursday, October 22nd
📍 North Mercer School Parking Lot
⏰ 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come hungry! Every bite is a chance to support FBLA and make a difference in our school community! 🌮🎉

🙌 We can’t wait to see you there! Share this post and help spread the word!

📸 PICTURE DAY & RETAKES 📸

October 15 at 8:30 AM

Pictures will be taken for:

🏀 JH Basketball
📣 JH Cheer
🎯 Trap

Retakes will also be available!

Please let us know if your child needs a retake.

Thank you! 😊

🍎🌋 Our Apple Unit was a BIG success!*🌋🍎

We had so much fun learning and creating! Our 2nd-grade students teamed up with our high school science students to make exciting apple volcanoes, then shared delicious homemade applesauce. 🥰🍎

It was the perfect combination of science, teamwork, creativity, and yummy learning! We loved making memories together and celebrating all things apples! 🍏❤️

What a fun way to wrap up our Apple Unit! 🎉

Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/northmercerr3school #ScholasticBookFairs

📣 Juniors and Seniors, You’re Invited!🎉

Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 22, 2026, and join us for the North Central Career Center Open House!*🏫✨

Come see what the Career Center has to offer, explore our programs, meet our staff, and learn more about the opportunities available to our Junior and Senior students and our community.

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
📍 North Central Career Center

We’d love to have you join us! Come explore, connect, and discover what’s possible at North Central Career Center. 💙

❤️🖤 CARDINAL JUNIOR HIGH CHEER! 🖤❤️

Calling all JH Cardinal Cheer families! 📣 Join us for our Informational Parent Meeting on Monday, October 12th from 4:30–4:45 PM in the Commons.

We’ll cover this season’s rules, practice & game schedule, fundraiser ideas, and important contact information.

📣 FIRST JH CHEER PRACTICE📣
🗓️ Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 5:45–6:30 PM
📍 Meet in the Commons

We can’t wait to kick off the season and cheer loudly for our Cardinals! ❤️🖤📣

LET’S GO, CARDINALS! 🖤❤️

🥎 SOFTBALL UPDATE 🥎
The Varsity Softball HDC Tournament has been postponed until next Saturday, October 10th.
The Junior High Softball season has officially concluded! ❤️🖤
Congratulations to all of our Junior High softball players and coaches! Thank you to our athletes, coaches, families, and fans for all of your support throughout the season.
Go Cardinals! ❤️🖤🥎