The D.W. Merritt Student Council held a "Knock-Out" Childhood Cancer fundraiser last fall and donated the proceeds to the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center. Upon receipt of the donation, Michael Reisman, the center director contacted the school and wanted to come and personally thank the student council for their donation. Mr. Reisman visited the school today... READ MORE >
From all of us at D.W. Merritt, we wish you the happiest of holidays and a very Merry Christmas! READ MORE >
First graders did not share gifts with each other this season. Instead, they chose to bring in gifts to share with those in need at a local homeless shelter. Mary came to pick the gifts up today and she expressed heartfelt thank yous to these students for being so kind and caring. She will make sure that these gifts are delivered to families in need. Thank you... READ MORE >
Santa and Rudolph visited D.W. Merritt this morning with hams for staff and goody bags for students! What an exciting morning. Thank you Santa and Rudolph! Merry Christmas. READ MORE >
Friday, December 13 will be the annual Student Gift Fair sponsored by the Booster Club. Each student will be able to buy gifts for their immediate families. Gifts will be $1.00 each and they will be wrapped and tagged for the students to bring home. A big thank you to the Booster Club for this event. READ MORE >
Congratulations to Bailey Thompson and Lukas Pounder who placed 1st and 2nd in the annual school Geography Bee! Congratulations to all participants who did a great job as well. Thank you to Mrs. Susan Grant for being the facilitator and to all family members that attended! READ MORE >
A big thank you to the Booster Club for the new girl’s and boy’s basketball uniforms! They look great! 😊 READ MORE >
The Eagle's Booster Club annual Holiday Craft Fair & Chinese Auction is in the school gym this Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9:00-2:00. There will be lots of vendors, crafts, gifts and goodies for sale! Come and do some holiday shopping and support the Booster Club! READ MORE >
Our students earned a Character Counts party today for displaying qualities of good character during the first quarter. Students worked with their book buddies to make Thanksgiving pumpkins with lots of tissue paper, jewels and glue! They also enjoyed ice cream, cookies and music! A big thank you to the student council for all of the help setting up and cleaning... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Hilary Rusecky who is the lucky winner of the Apple watch that was donated by Machias Savings Bank! Proceeds from the watch ticket sales will go towards the school library renovation. Enjoy your watch Mrs. Rusecky! READ MORE >
It's getting cold outside! Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Plaisted are all bundled up for recess! Remind your students to bring their hats and mittens to school! READ MORE >
We had a wonderful Fall Family Lunch today at DWM and we were so happy to have 60 family guests join us for this annual event! After students, staff and families finished their lunches, they shopped for books at the Booster Club sponsored Book Fair! Thank you to all that helped make this event a success! READ MORE >
Thank you to our student council for once again creating the mitten tree! Hats, gloves and mittens adorn this tree ready to warm heads, hands and hearts! READ MORE >
Don't miss the annual fall Book Fair @ DWM Nov. 18-22. Books make the best holiday gifts for kids, families and friends! See you at the fair! READ MORE >
Junior high basketball season begins today with practices! The boy's team will practice from 3:00-4:30 and the girl's team will practice from 4:30-6:00. In order to participate, students must have turned in their signed athletic codes, have proof of health insurance and have passing grades. Please join us for games and support our teams. Go Eagles! READ MORE >
Grades 1 and 4 have a Garden Club and they do lots of learning and crafting together. Today they made Thanksgiving turkeys! READ MORE >
Thank you to the Booster's Club for the fun fall craft day! The students had a great time and were anxious to take their crafts home to their families! READ MORE >
I challenged students at the opening school assembly and promised them a party if they all earned a spot on the Character Counts wall by the end of the first quarter. I think I need to start planning a party! READ MORE >
Please join us for the Annual Fall Family Lunch on Friday, November 22. The charge for a guest meal is $4.50. Please send in the form with payment by November 15. If you have questions please contact the school at 483-2229. See you on the 22nd! READ MORE >
Our school library has been dedicated to Mrs. Elizabeth "Betty" Thompson in honor of her 40 years of dedicated and caring service to the D.W. Merritt School. Mrs. Thompson visited school last week and was greeted with lots of smiles and hugs! READ MORE >
Dorothy and all of her friends visited with students at D.W. Merritt on Oct. 31! A great time was had by all at our annual Harvest Party! READ MORE >
Students in grades pre-k, k and 1 participated in the student council's Bullying Prevention coloring contest. They learned about: Be a Buddy, not a Bully! All children did an excellent job. Prizes were awarded to the winners! READ MORE >
The student council sponsored a poster contest for students in grades 2-6 during safety week. These students were the winners and were awarded a bag full of awesome prizes that promote saying no to drugs, anti-bullying and good safety habits. Congratulations to the winners and to all participants! READ MORE >
The grades K,1 and 2 boys won first place in the championship meet as did our grades 3,4 and 5 boys! We had several top ten runners in the girl's and boy's groups as well as the first place runner in the grades 6-8 boy's category. Congratulations to the coaches and the entire team as they are all winners! READ MORE >
District technology assistant, Ed Latham talked to students today about being safe when on the internet. Thank you Mr. Latham. READ MORE >
Thank you to the district Transportation Team for the excellent bus safety presentation and bus evacuation drill. 😊 READ MORE >
Day two of Safety Week at D. W. Merritt featured Trooper Taylor and Oscar with an awesome demonstration. READ MORE >
Firefighters Dave, Chris, Wren and Mrs. Wakeman talk to students and staff about what to do and how to stay safe during a fire. READ MORE >
Coach Kowalsky and The Eagles taking a half time break. 😊 READ MORE >
Students and staff at The D.W. Merritt School wear Character Counts bracelets. The bracelets state: I pledge to be respectful, responsible, fair, caring and trustworthy in all I do! READ MORE >
The students and staff at the D.W. Merritt School wish you a great week! READ MORE >
The D.W. Cross Country runners are doing great and showing teamwork and team spirit! READ MORE >
A nice afternoon for a soccer game with teamwork, solid skills, a dedicated coach, awesome players and a rainbow! READ MORE >
Win an Apple 300 Series Watch donated by Machias Savings Bank! Tickets may be purchased at the school and are one for $5.00 or three for $10.00. All proceeds will benefit our school library! READ MORE >
Cheer on The Eagles by #1 ordering your spirit wear online at spiritandpride.com, #2 by calling 1-800-854-4452 or #3 by filling out the order form sent home from the school. Orders are due by Sept. 27, 2019. If you have questions, call the school at 483-2229. READ MORE >
D.W. Merritt has 37 runners on the Cross Country Team that is coached by Ms. Donna Raineri and Ms. Wren Wakeman. The team did a fantastic job at the first meet on Sept. 11! They ran hard, cheered on their teammates and showed excellent sportsmanship! Come enjoy the next meet at Jonesport Elementary School on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The first race begins at 4:00. READ MORE >
Thank you to our grade four teacher, Ms. Markley, for the beautiful raised flower beds! They certainly add an inviting and welcoming touch to our school. READ MORE >
The custodians are busy washing, waxing, painting and doing repairs as we ready for the 2019-2020 school year! Supplies and materials are being delivered and teachers are busy getting their rooms ready for their students. Registration for new students will be from 8:00-12:00 on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The first day of school is on Tuesday, Sept. 3. READ MORE >
D.W. Merritt School's grade six class presented a fabulous puppet show on May 16 and May 20. This class wrote the script, prepared the scenery, created the puppets and recorded their voices for this production all under the direction of ELA teacher, Mrs. Susan Grant. The crowds loved the performances and these students are to be commended for their hard work and... READ MORE >
The house was full at D.W. Merritt School on Wednesday, May 22. Guests enjoyed art work, songs and band performances revolving around the theme of "Charlotte's Web." A great time was had by all! READ MORE >
The D.W. Merritt School's first annual Cabin Fever Reliever Supper proved to be a great time with over 140 students, staff and family members attending. Good company, delicious food, music and door prizes made for a relaxing and enjoyable time for all! READ MORE >