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Butter Braid Pick-Up Dates and Reminders:
1) Our Butter Braid pick-up date for orders will be on Wednesday, April 1st, from 3:30-6:30 pm at the Morrill Elementary Cafeteria.
2) Please note that if your student's total sales consisted of 6 butter braids or less, we will send those orders wth students at the dismissal of school on April 1st. You are welcome to contact the elementary office to provide an alternate plan if you don't want the order sent home with your student.
For any questions, please contact the elementary office at (308) 247-2176. Thank you!


Our elementary spring concert will be held on March 26th, beginning at 6:30 pm for our KDG-6th grade students. The doors will open at 6:15 so students can go to their classrooms prior to the start of the concert. Please contact Mrs. Stumpff at (308) 247-2176 if your student is unable to attend, as this will be their only music performance assessment for the semester. Thank you!


Shoutout to Classic Lanes/Gering for hosting us! Thank you to our bus drivers & staff for supervising. And most of all thanks to all of the Lions who were able to participate! Your amazing academics and great behavior made this fun experience happen!


Our 3rd Quarter Next Level event will take place tomorrow, March 19th. Students in KDG - 6th grade, who have met the quarterly criteria to attend a Next Level event, will be spending a few hours bowling tomorrow! Please make sure your student wears socks to bowl in. Students' eligibility to attend is based on the following:
Students' eligibility to attend is based on the following:
*No behavior or bus write-ups
*No missing assignments
*Grades of 70% or above
*Less than 5 days missed for attendance
Congratulations to those students who worked hard to reach the Next Level!!!


The Morrill Elementary PTO is presenting their 1st annual Egg My Yard Fundraiser! Book your spot now to order your pre-filled eggs to be hidden in your yard the night before Easter, along with a special note from the Easter Bunny! Check out the flyer for details and contact Samantha Hinman at (308) 458-7819 for more information. Thanks!

Wednesday, March 11 is 3rd Quarter Den Day! Wear your den colors to show your pride!

There will be no school for Preschool-6th grade on the following days in March:
*March 13, 2026 (Teacher Work Day)
*March 20, 2026 (Spring Break)
*March 23, 2026 (Spring Break)
We hope you all enjoy your time off. Thanks!


Free Car Seat Check Up - March 14, 2026
The Scottsbluff Police Department and Safe Kids Nebraska will be hosting a free car seat check up on March 14, 2026 from 2:00-4:00 pm. The event will take place at the Scottsbluff Public Safety Building which is located at 1801 Ave. B Scottsbluff, NE. No appointments are needed. Thank you!








Please remember that all butter braid orders and the money collected need to be returned to the Morrill Elementary office by Monday, March 9th. The orders will be available for pick-up on Tuesday, March 31st and we will communicate more details regarding the pick-up as we get closer to that time. Thanks again for all of your support with this fundraiser!


YOU'RE INVITED!
What: Morrill Preschool & Elementary Family Game Night!
When: Tuesday, March 10th from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Morrill Elementary School
Who: MES Lions (PK-6th) & their families
Why: Fun, games, snacks, prizes!
We can't wait to see you all there!!!


When: March 5, 2026
Where: Morrill Elementary School
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
More info: https://www.mpslions.org/o/mes/page/kindergarten-registration






Attached is the month-at-a-glance calendar that will be coming home with students to provide parents/guardians with a list of scheduled events. Please remember that this calendar is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Thank you!


Board of Education 4-Day School Week Meeting
March 2, 2026 : 6-8 PM

UPDATE -- 2026 Youth Volleyball Registration Forms (3rd-6th Grade)
Please be aware that our Youth Volleyball League is available for girls in grades 3rd-6th. Our 3rd grade girls will be bringing home registration forms today, and our 4th-6th grade girls brought home registration forms last Thursday, Feb. 26th. If your student is interested in participating, they may return their registration form and fee at the next practice. Practices will be held at the elementary gym on Tuesdays @ 5:30 pm and Fridays @ 2:00 pm. Thank you!


This special week, launched by the National Education Association, is all about building a love of reading and reminding our students that books open doors to imagination, knowledge, and adventure.
Our themed dress-up days aren’t just for fun (although they definitely are fun! 🎉). Each day is thoughtfully designed to connect back to reading and help students remember that books can take them anywhere. Whether they’re dressing like a favorite character, wearing cozy reading clothes, or celebrating different genres, every spirit day ties back to one important message:
**Read every day. Read in every way.**
We can’t wait to see our students show their school spirit and grow as readers all week long! 💙📖

We are inviting all parents/guardians and the student being registered to join us for Lion Cub Preschool and Kindergarten Round-Up on March 5th from 5:30-6:30 pm at Morrill Elementary School. The age requirements for Lion Cub Preschool and Kindergarten enrollment are as follows:
*PK - 3, 4, or 5 yrs. by July 31, 2026 (Cannot be age 6 by Dec. 31, 2026)
*KDG - 5 yrs. old by July 31, 2026
Registration paperwork can be accessed and/or completed online at www.mpslions.org, or a packet can be picked up from the elementary office. Thank you!




