Looking for a fun, engaging, and educational way to keep your child learning this summer? ☀️📚✏️
North Mercer R-III’s Summer After School Program is back for students in grades PK–6 for the 2025–2026 school year! ❤️🖤
Students will enjoy:
☀️ STEM Activities
📖 Study Skills
✍️ Creative Writing
➕ Math & ELA Enrichment
😊 Social/Emotional Learning
🗓 June 15–19 & June 22–26
⏰ Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
💲 FREE to attend!
Please note:
• Students must be registered in ASP
• Transportation, breakfast, and lunch are not provided
• Students should bring a lunch and a water bottle daily
We can’t wait for a summer full of learning, creativity, and fun with our Cardinals! ❤️🤍 #NorthMercer #GoCardinals #SummerLearning

Dinner will begin at 5:30 PM. The school will be providing the meat, and we ask that each family please bring 2 side dishes to share.
We are excited to come together and recognize the hard work, dedication, leadership, and accomplishments of our student athletes throughout the year. We hope to see all of our Cardinal families there for a great evening of celebration!
#NorthMercer #CardinalPride #NMCardinals

Track & Field Day for K-6 students will be held on Wednesday at Princeton! We are looking forward to a fun-filled day cheering on our students and celebrating all of their hard work.
Please remember to:
☀️ Pack a lunch
☀️ Bring sunscreen
☀️ Wear hats or other sun protection
☀️ Dress comfortably for a day outdoors
Parents are welcome to join us, and we would love to see everyone showing their Cardinal pride by wearing RED! ❤️
Let’s have a great day representing North Mercer!











Each student picked a lesson we’ve learned this year and taught it to the class—and let’s just say, they absolutely rose to the challenge. Not only did they have a blast, but they also discovered just how much preparation goes into teaching a lesson!
Bonus realization of the day: Miss Johnson might be a slightly… enthusiastic (okay, maybe a little obnoxious 😄) student.
We are so proud of their creativity, confidence, and leadership!








North Mercer is excited to host our Children’s Theatre Workshop featuring OLYMPUS: The Greek Rock Musical for students ages 7–18! 🎶⚡
📅 July 20–24 (Monday–Friday)
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 North Mercer School
🎬 Big Performance:
Join us on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 10:30 AM to see our talented students shine on stage! 🌟
This is a fantastic opportunity for kids to build confidence, make new friends, and have a blast through music and theatre! 🎤🎭
📞 Questions? Contact Betty Willis at 660-748-8011 or email bwillis@northmercer.k12.mo.us
Don’t miss out on this exciting summer experience—let’s rock Mount Olympus! ⚡🎶




From big smiles to incredible effort, it’s been so fun watching our kids participate, compete, and cheer each other on. Days like today are what it’s all about—building confidence, making memories, and celebrating every success! 🎉
We are so proud of each and every one of them! ❤️🖤
#CardinalPride #MakingMemories #SpecialOlympicsSpirit






Mrs. Eileen Snow joined us as a guest reader, and our students absolutely loved every minute of it! There’s nothing better than sharing the joy of reading with someone who brings stories to life.
Thank you, Eileen, for taking the time to come read to our students—we truly appreciate you! ❤️📖





Due to the forecasted weather, school will be dismissed early today at 1:30 PM to ensure all students and staff can get home safely. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding. Student safety is always our top priority!



Even if you don’t currently have a student in school, you can still help write the next chapter for our kids. If you’ve ever fallen in love with a good book, you know the magic that reading can bring—and now you can pass that joy on to the next generation.
Through the “Share the Fair” program, you can help put books directly into the hands of students who may not otherwise be able to purchase their own. Your generosity can spark imagination, build confidence, and create lifelong readers.
✨ Help a child discover their favorite story:
https://shop.scholastic.com/stf/fund?orgUCN=600069682
Every dollar helps turn the page toward opportunity. Let’s come together as a community and make sure every child gets a chance to experience the joy of a book. 📖💫
We invite all families and community members to join us on April 23rd at 5:00 PM in the Mercer School Library for our Title I Stakeholders Meeting.
Title I services provide additional academic support to help all students succeed, especially in reading and math. Your input is important in helping us evaluate our programs, improve student support, and ensure we are meeting the needs of our learners.
We value your voice and hope you can join us to share your thoughts and ideas!

Get ready to turn the page on some amazing stories, discover new favorites, and maybe even find a novel you just can’t put down! This is a great chance to stock up your shelves and grow those reading adventures at home.
💻 Check it out here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/northmercerr3school
💳 Families can also set up eWallets for easy, cash-free shopping!
📖 Book Fair Hours 3/13-3/17:
🕖 Morning: 7:15–8:00 AM
🌇 After School: 3:30–5:30 PM
Bring the whole family and come check it out before it checks out! We can’t wait to see you there—let’s make this a fair-tastic week! 📚🎉

🍎✨ Teacher Appreciation Week is Coming! ✨🍎
April 27-May 1
We are so excited to celebrate our amazing teachers at the end of the month—Disney style! 🏰🎉 We have some fun surprises planned here at school, and we’d love the help of our students and families to make it an even more magical celebration.
We are asking our students to join in the fun by dressing up with our teachers—check out the dress-up days listed below! 👗👕
Our teachers truly go above and beyond every day—they are worth it, and we can’t wait to show them just how much they mean to us! 💛🍎

Our FFA students are hosting a Beef Raffle, and you won’t want to miss your chance to win! Check out the attached picture for all the details on prizes, ticket pricing, and drawing information.
All proceeds go toward supporting our FFA members and their incredible work. Thank you for helping us grow the future of agriculture! 🌱💛

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://www.scholastic.com/bf/northmercerr3school
#ScholasticBookFairs

