Morrill Public Schools

We are sorry for the late notice, due to low visibility and blowing snow, Morrill Public Schools will have a two hour late start today. This is for all grade levels PK -12. Drive carefully.

Morrill Elementary received an excellent designation from the Nebraska Department of Education for the 2022-2023 school year. Please see the attached flyer for all of the details! GO LIONS!

COACH GURUE TO CONTINUE TO END OF SEASON Coach Guerue and I have come to an agreement regarding his ability to complete the season as coach of the girls basketball team. He will be allowed to complete the season. He will complete his duties as AD at Semester but will continue to coach the girls through the season. His full employment will end at the end of the season. Thank you to all who shared your input both for and in opposition to his position in the district. I tried to take in all points of view and have come to this conclusion.

Due to the anticipated numbers of attendees to the board of education meeting on Monday December 18, 2023 we have decided to move the meeting to the Elementary Gym. The meeting is scheduled to start at 7 PM and an agenda is available to view online.

MORRILL’S 2023 Christmas Stroll Monday, December 4th 6:00–8:00pm

The following information is what we know about the incident this morning. We know that there was a collision on one of our rural bus routes, which was between a Morrill Public Schools Bus and a Semi Truck. The accident is being investigated by Law enforcement. There were injuries to both, the driver of the bus, and the driver of the Semi Truck. All of our students, who were on the bus, were evaluated by medical personnel at the scene and then released to their parents at that time. Marvel Cole our bus driver was transported to Regional West Medical Center, and she has been evaluated and released. The driver of the Semi was also transported to RWMC. Our students, who were on the bus, did an excellent job of following emergency procedures, staying calm, and notifying the authorities. We are relieved that our students were returned safely to their parents. School Counselors and ESU staff will be available to assist any student who experienced any trauma from today's events. If one of your students is in need of counseling, please contact the school office or the school counselor.

Hey Parents! Remember to get setup to communicate with us in our MPS Lions App via Rooms! Check your email for another invite from noreply@edurooms.com if you are not already active within Rooms.

Good afternoon parents! Next week we will be introducing a new communication tool called Rooms, which will be a section within our school district app! You will have the ability to easily communicate with our front office, nurse and eventually teachers as well! You will see the new Rooms section in the upcoming days and you will also receive an invite starting September 22nd.

Morrill Public Schools is pleased to announce the final payment on our Early Learning Center has been made as of today, 9/19/2023.

Beware of the Mosquito as you attend the games on Friday. As you may have noticed this summer, there has been a large increase in those annoying pests, mosquitoes. Unfortunately, due this increase in population the Panhandle is a high-risk area for contracting West Nile Virus. We are encouraging all of our fans, coaches and athletes to please take precautions while outside today and make sure to use mosquito and bug repellant. We do have some cans of spray available at our concession stand for use if you do not have any, as long as the supply lasts that is. If you can plan ahead and bring some spray with you or apply before you come to the game. See you all on Friday! GO LIONS!!

It's going down tonight! Your Morrill Football Lions are ready!!!!! Livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/@maxwellpublicschools1651/streams

MEETING NOTICE Morrill Public School Board of Education - Board Retreat Date: August 27, 2023 at 5:30 pm Location: Fairfield Inn 902 Winter Creek Dr Scottsbluff, NE

Morrill Elementary Back to School Night - August 14, 2023 / Please join Morrill Elementary on Monday, August 14th for our Open House. Please see the attached flyer for details. Thank you!

Check out the following link for your Morrill Lady Lions Volleyball gear! A portion of all sales will go to directly supporting the future of Morrill Volleyball. Order deadline: August 20 Link: bit.ly/lion-vball

Morrill Elementary is hiring! Check out the flyer for details.

NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING NOTICE OF VOTE TO INCREASE BASE GROWTH PERCENTAGE USED TO DETERMINE PROPERTY TAX REQUEST AUTHORITY The Morrill Public Schools Board of Education will meet on Monday July 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at 508 Jefferson Avenue, Morrill Nebraska, 69358 for a board meeting. Among other topics to be discussed, pursuant to NEB. REV. STAT. § 79-3405, the Board will vote on whether to increase the school district’s base growth percentage by up to seven percent (7%). A copy of the agenda, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection in the superintendent’s office during normal business hours.

Morrill Public Schools is providing a bus to take students to the Morrill Swimming Pool this summer! Check out the flyer for details-

Early Learning Center changes for 2023-2024 school year The document is linked at- https://5il.co/1z3gj

**DATE CHANGED** BOE meeting date has been changed from June 19 to June 20 due to lack of a quorum. MEETING TITLE: Board of Education Regular Meeting MEETING TIME: June 20, 2023 at 6:30 PM MEETING LOCATION: District Office 508 Jefferson Ave. Morrill, NE 69358

Morrill Public Schools would like to invite you to our Summer Food Service Program happening all June & July 2023!