Mustang Activities Dept Newsletter
For all Athletics & Clubs at Merrill Middle School
December & January's Recap
Girl's Basketball
A team 9-0
B team 6-3
Fabulous job out of our Mustangs!
Fun Fact: Since 2005, Merrill has had a combined record of 305 WINS, 32 losses, and 1 tie! What an accomplishment!
Wrestling
Wrestling had a successful season!
Boys Basketball
The season is still underway! Check a few pictures taken so far.
Coming Soon - Coding Club!
Track
Both Boys and Girls Track season starts March 6th. Reminder: Sports participation fees are $15.00 per sport and a current physical on file for your student is required.
Soccer
Soccer season will start up mid-April! Keep an eye out for communication about that sport.
Free Student Sports Physicals!
Calendar of Events
Click here to access the calendar on our Merrill website. This is updated regularly and is a great resource for dates, times, and places for sports, clubs, and activities!
We want every student to be involved in some sort of extra curricular activity at Merrill. We offer:
- Academic Pentathlon
- All People All the Time (APAT)
- Battle of the Books
- Best Buddies
- Brother 2 Brother
- Chess Club
- D&D Club
- Drama Club
- Gardening Club
- Girl's Voices
- Jazz Choir
- Lego Club
- Lego League
- MATHCOUNTS
- Minecraft Club
- Mustang TV
- Poetry Club
- Pokemon Club
- Science Club
- Sketching and Creative Writing Club
- Sisters 4 Success
- Stomp out Stigma
- Wizarding Club
See something of interest? Stop in the office for more information or email Mr. Luft.
Other Recreational Offerings!
This program is geared toward teaching youth the basic fundamentals of soccer in a fun and exciting atmosphere. Parent-coach volunteers will lead teams during practices and games. Teamwork, sportsmanship, and positive attitudes will also be a focus throughout this program. All equipment is provided, including a team jersey.
Coed teams will be divided into separate grades, unless numbers do not allow, then we will modify the divisions as needed. Scores will be kept and referees provided for grades 2-7. 1st grade will play game-like situations lead by the coaches. The 1st grade teams will practice and play Saturday mornings. The 2-7 grade teams will practice on weeknights and play games Saturday.
Registration Period: January 1 - March 1
Start Date: Early April
Location: TBD
Time: Games: Saturdays 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Practices: One weeknight per week
Ages: 6-15
Fee: $50 per youth | $475 per team | Youth Recreation Scholarship Program - $5
This program is geared toward teaching youth the basic fundamentals of volleyball in a fun and exciting atmosphere. Parent-coach volunteers will lead teams during practices and games. Teamwork, sportsmanship, and positive attitudes will also be a focus throughout this program. All equipment is provided, including a team jersey.
Coed teams will be divided into grades: 1-3, 4-5 & 6-7. Unless numbers do not allow, then we will modify the divisions as needed. Scores will be kept and referees provided for grades 4-7. Grades 1-3 will play game-like situations lead by the coaches.
The 1-3 grade teams will practice and play Saturday mornings at Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center. The 4-7 grade teams will practice on Saturdays and play games during the week but the days have not been decided as they will depend on gym availability.
Registration Period: January 1 - March 1
Start Date: Early April
Location: Pioneer Columbus or Fourmile Community Recreation Centers
Time: Practices: Saturdays 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Games: One weeknight per week
Ages: 6-15
Fee: $50 per youth | $475 per team | Youth Recreation Scholarship Program - $5
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Merrill Middle School
Email: merrill@dmschools.org
Website: https://merrill.dmschools.org/
Location: 5301 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA
Phone: 515-242-8448