Email: jonathan.miller@morencibulldogs.org
Website: https://www.morencibulldogs.org
Location: 304 Page Street, Morenci, MI, USA
Phone: 517-458-7506

Wow, this school year is flying by and we are approaching a significant time in our academic calendar, I wanted to share some important reminders and updates with you.

Count day- Wednesday, October 4th,is Count Day, a crucial day for our school. It's essential that all students attend school on this day as our funding is determined based on the number of students present. Your child's presence is vital to ensure that our school receives the necessary resources to provide them with the best education possible.

Parent-Teacher Conferences- We are excited to announce that our Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, October 19th. This is an excellent opportunity for you to meet with your child's teachers, discuss their progress, and address any concerns you may have.

End of the Marking Period is Approaching- The first marking period of the school year will come to a close on Friday, October 27th. This marks the end of the initial phase of the academic year, and report cards will be issued shortly after. We encourage you to continue monitoring your child's progress and reach out to their teachers or the school if you have any questions or concerns.

Please make a note of these important dates in your calendar, and if you have any questions or need further information, do not hesitate to contact our school office. We value your partnership in your child's education and appreciate your continued support in ensuring their success.

OCTOBER 3rd- Picture Day (Here is the direct link to online ordering for our school:https://store.geskusphoto.com/search/6655YZYFNJLHZT)

October 3rd- Lenawee County March Band Showcase 7:00pm-10:30pm @ Adrian College

October 6th- Live2Lead conference ( Nominated Students)

The competition runs Monday (October 2nd) through Friday (October 6th) , students will bring non-perishable foods and personal hygiene items to their 1st hour class. The winning class at the end of the week will be treated to an ice cream sundae party, courtesy of NHS. The competition is open to the Middle and High School.

Athletic Schedules

Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest: Amount: up to $10,000, Deadline: 11/06/23 Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest - AynRand.org

Families have started getting $120 P-EBT cards from the Michigan Department of Human Services for summer 2023. This one-time benefit is due to Morenci Area Schools qualifying as a CEP school, offering free lunches to all students during the 2022/2023 school year. For more info, visit the website: Pandemic EBT – Summer 2023 | Food and Nutrition Service (usda.gov)

Our cafeteria staff is working hard to prepare delicious meals for our students and staff. Please click the following link to view this month's lunch menu.

Lunch Menu

Please remember if you pick 3 its FREE!

Please review the student and athletic handbooks.

Please discuss the DRESS CODE on page 15 and ELECTRONIC DEVICES POLICY on page 16 with your student.

OKAY2SAY will be coming to present to the Middle School students Tuesday October 10th. During this presentation student will learn the tiplineand how tips are processed. STudents are encourage to examine their behaviors and make safe and healthy decisions when faced with many issues affecting their friends and peers. Topics include bullying, cyberbullying, mental-health, self-harm,suicide warning signs, sexting, sexual abuse, and dangers of predators. Opt-out forms will be available if you do not want your student present at the presentation.

Tutoring will be available throughout the week for students to receive help on assignments.

The Stair District Library has free Covid Tests available on site if you or your family need one. To protect their staff they ask that people who are coming for a Covid test to call when they get to the parking lot and they will meet them at the back window.

Get ready for an exciting event this weekend! Morenci Fall Fest is just around the corner, and they're bringing you a harvest of fun, food, and festivities you do not want to miss!

Website article: 2023 Morenci Fall Fest | City of Morenci

Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/1b4QAC90d

August 10, 2023

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Keep your family covered as kids head back to school

A child could still be eligible for MIChild or some Michiganders who may be ineligible for one

Medicaid program, could still obtain health benefits through another program.

Cross Medicaid renewals off your back-to-school checklist! Medicaid eligibility renewals began

again in June after being paused during the COVID-19 pandemic. If your Medicaid benefits are

due for renewal, don’t delay in returning your paperwork so your family isn’t at risk of losing

coverage if they are still eligible.

“You can check your renewal month, update contact information and report household changes

online or by calling your local MDHHS office,” said Meghan Groen, MDHHS Medicaid director.

“If your paperwork is due, make sure to get it in as quickly as possible. Then it’s one less thing

to worry about as you’re getting the kiddos ready to go back to school.”

MDHHS advises families to return any renewal paperwork they receive as quickly as possible,

even if they believe they are no longer eligible for Medicaid. Some members of a household can

obtain health care coverage even when others are not eligible. For example, a child may be

eligible for MIChild, even if their parent is not eligible for other Medicaid programs. Or some

Michiganders may have income that is over the income limit for one program and still be able

to obtain health care benefits through another program.

MDHHS will assess a household’s eligibility for all Medicaid programs – not just for the

programs in which an individual is currently enrolled, but also for each family member in the

household. You can check your information at Michigan.gov/MIBridges.

The State of Michigan is committed to doing what it can to help Michiganders find quality,

affordable health care coverage in light of the changes by the federal government.

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is working with MDHHS to

help impacted Michiganders get affordable, comprehensive health insurance if they are

determined to be no longer eligible for Medicaid. DIFS can answer questions about purchasing

a health insurance plan. Call DIFS at 877-999-6442, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5

p.m. or visit Michigan.gov/StayCovered to learn more.