September 12th at 6:00 PM — open to all 7th–12th graders. Come hang out, have fun, and enjoy some sweet treats by the fire! 🔥✨
👓 FREE Kidsight Vision Screenings will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 for Preschool through 6th grades! Don’t miss this chance to have your child’s eyesight checked! 👀✨
📢 Reminder: There will be NO school or Vo-Tech on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend!
Starting Tuesday after Labor Day (September 2nd), we’ll be open daily 7:00–7:45 a.m. and 3:15–5:30 p.m. to give students a safe, fun, and supportive place to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. From homework help to enrichment activities to building friendships, this program has it all! 💡📚🎉
👉 Parents, please turn in sign-up sheets this week so we’re ready to roll!
To celebrate, we thought we’d share a few fun staff picture day throwbacks from their school days. We hope these bring a few chuckles to your day! 😄
We’d love to see some of YOUR throwbacks too! Whether you’re a proud Mercer alum or from elsewhere, drop your old school picture in the comments and join the fun! Let’s see those styles, smiles, and memories.
#NorthMercerR3 #PictureDay #Throwback
We’ve uncovered a collection of vintage Mercer yearbooks and we’d love to find them a new home! 🏠❤️
These yearbooks are available for just $5 each, and all proceeds go to support our Yearbook class. It’s a great way to relive memories, share with family, or complete your collection while also helping our current students.
Spread the word with fellow Mercer Alumni—let’s get these awesome vintage yearbooks into the hands of people who will treasure them!
📖 Stop by the school office to purchase yours while supplies last!
School picture day is next Wednesday, August 27th! Things will look a little different this year:
✅ No need to pre-order pictures.
✅ The very next day, you’ll be able to view a digital copy of your student’s photo.
✅ A QR code will come home with your student so you can easily personalize and order the photos you’d like!
We can’t wait to see all of our Cardinals smiling big for picture day! ❤️
📸 Picture Day is coming to North Mercer R-III!
School composites, Girls Softball, and Girls Golf pictures will all be taken on Wednesday, August 27th. Don’t forget to bring your best smile! 🥎⛳
We’re just ONE week away from the first day of school at North Mercer! 🐾✏️
📅 First Day: Monday, August 18
⏰ Start Time: 8:00 AM (Students may arrive at 7:45 AM)
🥞 Breakfast: Starts at 7:45 AM
🚌 Early Dismissal: 12:40 PM
We can’t wait to welcome our Cardinals back for another amazing school year! ❤️🖤
#NorthMercerCardinals #BackToSchoolCountdown #7DaysToGo
📢 Public Meeting Notice 📢
North Mercer R-III will hold its Local Wellness Policy Meeting on Thursday, August 14 at 1:30 PM.
All are welcome to attend! This is a great opportunity to share ideas and help guide our district’s wellness goals for students and staff.
📍 Location: North Mercer R-III School Commons
📞 Contact: Terry at 660-382-4214 for more information.
We apologize for the short notice, but there has been a change to our high school registration schedule.
➡️ All high school students (grades 9–12) will now register on Monday, August 11 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
❌ There will be no high school registration tomorrow, Friday, August 8.
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we adjust our plans to better serve our students and families. Please help us spread the word! 🗓️📚 #NorthMercer #CardinalPride #BackToSchool
We are thrilled to officially introduce Kelly Brown, our new Head Cook here at North Mercer R-III! Kelly joined us during the spring semester and has already brought so much sunshine and warmth to our school — both with her personality and her amazing cooking! ☀️💛
While many of our students and staff have already had the chance to enjoy her delicious meals, we want to take a moment to welcome her properly and let our whole school and community know just how thankful we are to have her on our team.
Thank you, Kelly, for all the hard work, heart, and flavor you bring to our school each day! 🥗🍝🍪
Let’s all give her a big North Mercer welcome! ❤️🖤 #CardinalPride #WelcomeToNorthMercer #KitchenSuperstar
We’re excited to announce that Mr. Martin is stepping into a new role this year as our 7-12 History Teacher at North Mercer!
After a couple of great years teaching 4th–6th Grade Science and Social Studies, he’s heading back to the high school halls—ready to dive into U.S. History, Government, and more. Mr. Martin brings knowledge, leadership, and a passion for helping students understand the past to shape their future.
We’re proud to have him back at the high school level and can’t wait to see the impact he’ll make in this new position. Let’s go, Cards! 🦅📖
#NorthMercerCardinals #MrMartinReturns #HistoryInTheMaking #CardinalPride #BackToTheHighSchool
We are thrilled to announce that Miss Johnson will be stepping into a new role this year as our 4th–6th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher at North Mercer! 🎉
After serving as a dedicated paraprofessional last year, Miss Johnson is ready to bring her energy, creativity, and passion for learning into her very own classroom. We’re so excited to see her grow in this new position and continue making a difference in the lives of our students.
Thank you, Miss Johnson, for your commitment to North Mercer—we're lucky to have you on our Cardinal team! ❤️🖤
#NorthMercerCardinals #WelcomeMissJohnson #NewRoleNewAdventures #CardinalPride #ScienceAndSocialStudiesFun
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Michaelis as she moves into her new role as the 7-12 ELA Teacher at North Mercer! 🎉
Ms. Michaelis has been a valued member of our Cardinal family, and we are incredibly thankful for her continued dedication to our students and school community. Her passion for literature, writing, and helping students grow shines through in all she does—and we know she’ll bring that same energy and excellence to her new position.
Here’s to an exciting new chapter—your students are lucky to have you! ❤️🖤
#NorthMercerCardinals #ThankYouMsMichaelis #NewRoleSameHeart #CardinalPride #ELAExcellence
We’re excited to welcome Miss Martin to the North Mercer R-III School District as our new 4th-6th Grade ELA Teacher! As a Mercer alum, it’s always special to see former Cardinals return to make a difference in our classrooms. ❤️🖤
We know she’ll bring energy, passion, and a love of reading and writing to her students. Join us in giving her a warm Cardinal welcome! 📖✏️
#NorthMercerCardinals #WelcomeMissMartin #CardinalPride #ELAExcellence #OnceACardinalAlwaysACardinal
📣🎒 First Day of School: Monday, August 18th! 🎒📣
That is less than a month away! We’re excited to welcome all our Cardinals back for the 2025-2026 school year starting on Monday, August 18th! 🗓️
✅ Doors open & breakfast begins at 7:45 AM
🕰️ Early dismissal at 12:40 PM
🚗 Important Reminder for Car Riders:
If you are picking your student up after school, please enter from the west, forming a line on the right side of the road coming from the square.
➡️ Stay in your vehicle — we will bring your student to you.
This system is in place to ensure the safety of our students and keep the line moving efficiently. We appreciate your cooperation and support as we kick off a great year at North Mercer! ❤️🖤
📅 Back to School Night will be held on Thursday, August 14 from 6:00–7:00 PM.
Come meet your teachers, drop off supplies, and get ready for an awesome year ahead!
💉 Vaccination Reminder:
Please make sure your student’s immunizations are up to date before the first day of school. Students must be current on required vaccinations to attend.
#CardinalPride #FirstDayOfSchool #BackToSchool2025 #NorthMercer
