Play based education isn't simply playing. Lessons are incorporated throughout the day. Halloween week MCS 4K students learned about manners, safety, a chemistry lesson, fine motor skills, and more. Play is very hard work!
Monty the Mammoth visited MCS to celebrate the final miles of the #MammothHikeChallenge on the #IceAgeTrail today! Students hiked 49.5 miles in October to complete the challenge!
Construction for #BatWeek is complete! New bat houses for Wisconsin's endangered/threatened flying mammals have been measured, assembled, and are ready to install! ❤️🦇
🎃 Kindergarten and grade 2 celebrated #NationalPumpkinDay with a trip to the pumpkin patch! A big thank you to Keller's Kornucopia for the free pumpkins and a fun choose-your-own-adventure in the patch!
#AgInTheClassroom
A big thank you to the families and staff who helped at the fall garden day! The front bushes are cleaned up, the barn is scooped out and fresh, and the garden is tucked in for winter! All in record time!
Thank you!!
Walking in wonder on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail for our hiking Wednesday! Students traveled through the Steenbock Preserve on this perfect autumn day!
#MammothHikeChallenge
#NationalTakeMeOutsideDay
Camping is better with friends! MCS 4K students learned about camping this week. The kitchen center was turned into a campground, students roasted pretend s'mores, read good books, and fished for numbered fish. Students really loved actual s'mores and squash pancakes for snack times!
First graders graduated from their first literacy unit today and celebrated by making mini pumpkin pies during cooking time! Congratulations!
Hiking Wednesdays are back! Students are racking up miles for the Mammoth Hike Challenge on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail! Today's hike took us to the highest point in Sauk County at 1593 feet above sea level!
#MammothChallenge
#IceAgeTrail
'Tis the season for pumpkin shakes! First grade harvested the pumpkins they planted as Kindergarteners last spring for Cooking Time!
#SeedsToSnacks
#AgInTheClassroom
Grades 3-4-5 time traveled back to the Renaissance thanks to A Gathering of Rogues and Ruffians at Circus World on Friday! A bit of Shakespeare, sword play, and jousting! Huzzah!
It was a dino-riffic week in 4K! Students made a number line stegosaurus, read dinosaur books, and did the dino pokey. They also learned the letter Mm and enjoyed doing puzzles.
Big thanks to our incredible community partner, Larson Holiday Farm! 🌲🙌
Last spring, on the very day severe storms downed many of our beloved trees, the Larsons proactively reached out to offer their support—donating and planting new pine trees for our Pinetown play area. Yesterday, Paul Larson and former MCS student Clayton (who’s still got skills on the red bars!) came by to plant six beautiful new additions to our pine grove: two Scotch Pines and four White Pines.
The Larson family has supported MCS for years, and we were honored to nominate them for the 2026 WASB Business Honor Roll. Superintendent Wright was on-site to officially present them with the award!
Jenna McCann, fifth-grade teacher and outdoor space steward, will be leading her students in keeping the trees watered as they take root.
Thank you, Larson family, for growing with us! 💚
Last spring, on the very day severe storms downed many of our beloved trees, the Larsons proactively reached out to offer their support—donating and planting new pine trees for our Pinetown play area. Yesterday, Paul Larson and former MCS student Clayton (who’s still got skills on the red bars!) came by to plant six beautiful new additions to our pine grove: two Scotch Pines and four White Pines.
The Larson family has supported MCS for years, and we were honored to nominate them for the 2026 WASB Business Honor Roll. Superintendent Wright was on-site to officially present them with the award!
Jenna McCann, fifth-grade teacher and outdoor space steward, will be leading her students in keeping the trees watered as they take root.
Thank you, Larson family, for growing with us! 💚
Now Hiring Substitute Teachers & Teaching Assistants
Looking for flexible, local work? Merrimac Community School is hiring substitute TAs and substitute teachers for all roles (4K–5th Grade, Music, Art, and PE). Set your own schedule!
Teaching Assistant Subs: $17.12/hr (~7-hour shifts). Requirements: 18+ years old & high school graduate. Assist with recess, cafeteria, library, food service, small group/1-on-1 student work, and classroom support.
Teacher Subs: $140/day. Requirements: 4-year degree. Lead classrooms using detailed lesson plans left by teaching staff.
Join our friendly, supportive school community! Apply online at Sauk Prairie Human Resources. https://saukprairiesdwi.sites.thrillshare.com/
For questions or to come in for a tour, contact Principal Amy Brehm at amy.brehm@saukprairieschools.org or 608-643-1995.
The last of the monarchs have been tagged and released! Students observed the life cycle and learned about their amazing migration. The butterfly mural is part of the annual art collaboration! Watch for more details on the Sauk Prairie Arts page!
What a fun Homecoming Parade! 🎉
MCS students rocked their shades and brought all the school spirit today. Seeing their excitement makes you realize just how special these traditions are—they’re already dreaming about their turn to be in the parade!
A huge thank you to the Marching Band for an amazing preview of the halftime show in the stadium beforehand. Now, it’s time to cheer on the Eagles tonight! See you under the lights! 🦅🏈✨
#togetherwesoar #homecoming2026 #SPSD #MCS #Merrimac
MCS students rocked their shades and brought all the school spirit today. Seeing their excitement makes you realize just how special these traditions are—they’re already dreaming about their turn to be in the parade!
A huge thank you to the Marching Band for an amazing preview of the halftime show in the stadium beforehand. Now, it’s time to cheer on the Eagles tonight! See you under the lights! 🦅🏈✨
#togetherwesoar #homecoming2026 #SPSD #MCS #Merrimac
We were pleased to host the UW Stevens Point LEAF Forestry Education workshop today! Our trees in the school forest and on the playground were perfect for practicing measurement techniques and activities.
Tree-mendous!
#LEAFprogram #WAEE
@leaf_program
Apples, fall, and farms galore in 4K these past 2 weeks. Students enjoyed homemade applesauce, building with wood cookies, and playing Simon Says with Mr. Jeff. They also had a good time creating pig faces and singing Old McDonald had a kangaroo!
From seeds to snacks! Fourth graders enjoyed a feast of watermelon that began last spring during third grade gardening time. Worth the wait!
#AgInTheClassroom
#SeedsToSnacks
Teacher field trip! Three MCS teachers spent the day at Horicon Marsh for a Wings, Wetlands, and Water workshop. Wonderful!
