Morenci School District

Hello FMS Families! Can you believe students will return to campus in 16 days!? In preparation for the new school year, this is a reminder that registration days started today! Registration days are for ALL FMS students per the schedule attached. This is a time for parents/guardians to complete registration forms and pay fees (CASH ONLY). Please see the attached for more information!

Happy Summer, Metcalf Families! A welcome back letter with important information is in the mail for you. Postcards from your child's teacher will also be mailed this week with an invitation to meet the teacher before school starts. The welcome back letter can also be found on our website and the MUSD app. See you soon!

The annual back-to-school breakfast for the Class of 2025 is slated for the morning of July 24th. Courtesy of the Morenci Fire Association, Seniors will be able to enjoy a full breakfast beginning at 6:45 AM in the high school MPR. Families and friends can join in for donuts and drinks starting at 7:15 AM. This all leads up to the annual tradition of Seniors running the hallways to kick-off their last 180 days of high school. Parking for Seniors will be in the Senior parking lot. Families and friends can park in the football field parking lot. If you have a connection to the Class of 2025, put this annual tradition on your calendar!

The first day of school is only a month away! High school students will be registering for classes on July 16-18, beginning with Seniors and Juniors on the 16th. Attached is a calendar with important general information and some dates to put on your back to school calendar. We look forward to having your kids back in the building with us!

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Attention MHS Parents and Students! Dr. Felicia Zerwas will be hosting a Summer Research Camp that offers students the opportunity to create research questions and design studies. There is no cost and lunch will be provided to students. Please see the flyer for details!

MUSD will be offering another opportunity for FMS and MHS student athletes to receive a free physical. Physicals will be offered at MHS on July 22nd from 9-4. Physical packets can be filled out online and submitted using the link below. https://schools.scriptapp.com/#/workflow-submission/4051012163e2c7d3435f49e8aec4adb2a51675d9

Hello, FMS Families! We hope your summer is off to a great start! Please find our school wide supply list for the 24-25 school year attached! It is also located on our website at https://www.morenci.org/page/fms.

The Morenci High School Pride Band will be having a challenging and fun band camp experience this summer. Ms. Benedetta Cargile takes the helm and wants the band to be prepared for halftime performances and marching competitions. For two weeks in July, right before school starts, the band will be learning the basics of marching, musicianship, and teamwork. Stressing discipline, hard work, and preparation the camp will be designed to take the band to the next level and beyond. Information is in the attached flyer. Parents and students are encouraged to make sure they know the details and become committed to the hard work and practice it takes to be successful. A new element this year is a required physical. The school will be offering free physicals- look for more information and details in future communications. Information is included on the flyer about signing up on the Remind app- there's one for students and one for parents. This is the best way to stay included on important communication. (Please note that Crocs are NOT allowed for band camp!) We look forward to a great marching season behind Ms. Cargile's vision and direction!

Celebrating 84 Years of Dedication to Morenci Unified School District! As the school year closed last week, MUSD celebrated and said goodbye to our retiring team members. Their dedication and service have made a lasting impact on our community. Retiring Employees: Dawn Carabeo - 38 Years of Service Mrs. Carabeo’s impact goes beyond textbooks and lesson plans—she shaped lives, ignited dreams, and made her classroom a second home for hundreds of students. Kathy Bourke - 23 Years of Service Ms. Kathy’s dedication, compassion, and commitment to our students have profoundly impacted our school community. Oscar Salazar - 13 Years of Service Mr. Salazar’s commitment to ensuring our facilities and buses were top-notch has made a difference with every student and staff member at MUSD. Susan Gonzalez - 10 Years of Service More than a bus driver, Ms. Susan has been a caring presence. Her dedication and warmth have left an unforgettable mark on students. Thank you for your years of service and daily making a difference. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement! #becauseofyou #wearemorenci

Celebrating Milestones at MUSD! At the End-of-Year Staff Appreciation Luncheon, MUSD proudly recognized team members who reached significant milestones in their service years. We truly appreciate their hard work and commitment to MUSD and our students. Milestone Service Years: 5 Years: Roberta Abril, Jody Bailey, Jesleena Casillas, Katy Crandall, TJ Gomez, Carina Maldonado, Liz Peralta, AJ Rodriguez, Melissa Rodriguez, Melanie Roumell, Amie Savage, Alisha Shock, Sarah Stergion, Cissillia Stephenson, Sabrina Suarez, Meghan Whitehead 10 Years: Dorothy Alvarez, Ashley Clark, Susan Gonzalez, Leticia Laborin, Tracee Lacey, Jamie Madrid, Linda Madrid, Memorie Madrid, Julie Sanchez, Renee Still, Gene Willey 15 Years: Alexa Aguilera, Don Goodman, Ken Lester, Denise Wilkes 20 Years: Sally De La Torre, Lisa Jackson, Kathy Najar, Juana Verlander 25 Years: Susan Billingsley 35 Years: Laurie Stubblefield A special shoutout to Jessica King and Marla Reyes for their perfect attendance this year! Thank you for being difference-makers! #becauseofyou #wearemorenci

It’s time to turn in those Chromebooks! Tomorrow all students will turn in their Chromebooks and chargers. Please help us out by wiping the Chromebook and charger down with a lightly damp disinfecting wipe. We appreciate charged Chromebooks and nicely wrapped chargers. – MUSD Technology Department

ATTENTION: Due to construction in Clifton, the MUSD afternoon bus routes to Clifton, Verde Lee/Loma Linda, and York may be delayed from today, May 22, 2024, through Friday, May 24, 2024.

Good Afternoon 8th Grade Parents, Next Week is packed with exciting things for our 8th grade students. Today we will be sending home a document that has what to expect next week. Attached to it is a permission slip and medical waiver for participation in the Ultimate Bounce activities. There is also a digital link option attached. Please sign and return no later that Wednesday May 22nd. Thursday, May 23rd, will be an early release day for all 8th Grade students. Please note that transportation will not be provided and arrangements will need to be made. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact Mrs. Rodriguez via email Mrodriguez@morenci.org or Phone (928)865-3501 https://schools.scriptapp.com/#/workflow-submission/1479536864aae074fd13274c2ea930d837810cc49c

At the board meeting Dr. Adams recognized Metcalf Leaders of the Month. These students include; Kingergarten - Jemma Qasevakatini, 1st Grade - Fabian Favela, 2nd Grade - Scarlett Reyes, 3rd Grade - Syvanna Marin and 4th Grade - Dominic Rodriguez. Congratulations!

Mrs. Lopez recognized the Students of the Month for May at the board meeting. These students include; 5th Grade - Jerusha Nannepaga and Rachel Madrid, 6th Grade - Cyndie Garcia and Isjiayah Kim, 7th Grade - Angelina Chavez and Analisa Cuhen, 8th Grade - Arisela Salazar and Jase Morgan, Specials - Kendall Merrill and Jemma Alvarez. Congratulations to all!

Mrs. Lopez recognized the Students of the Month for April at the board meeting. These students include; 5th Grade - Patrick Castaneda and Robert Guthrie, 6th Grade - Janelle Rubio and Dexter Morris, 7th Grade - JohnRoy Brack and Patricio Reyes, 8th Grade - Juan Ramirez and Alexis Kern, Specials - Justyce Maggio and Sky Turner. Congratulations!

Mrs. Ashley Morales recognized these students from the Morenci Early Learning Center at the board meeting. Congratulations to Elliana Madrid, Jack Osburn, Amari Martinez, Kylie Weiss, Roman McCauley, Marlette Favela, Shyleigh Vance, Cheyenne Ruedas, Kevin Carrillo and Isaac Kerrigan. Great Job!

Today, a critical incident involving law enforcement occurred in our community. Morenci School District has an emergency lockdown plan and is prepared to enact it when necessary. As events unfold off-campus, our district relies on information from local law enforcement to make informed decisions on implementing lockdown procedures to safeguard students and staff. Local law enforcement communicated to MUSD that while this was a critical incident, it was contained and did not require placing our schools in lockdown. The safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority. As always, we encourage our community to stay aware and report any concerns, contributing to the ongoing safety of everyone in our community.

Morenci Families: If you haven't already done so, please take a moment to complete the MUSD School Satisfaction Survey at Wildkitten Den: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WKDEN23-24 MELC: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MELC23-24 K - 12: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MUSD23-24 Thank you for your help and valuable input in making MUSD a fantastic place to learn. Over the next two weeks, many events will occur at each school. Please visit our website to view calendar events. As the school year ends, we are incredibly proud of each child and their accomplishments. Your continued support of Morenci School District is appreciated and vital to ensuring student success. Don't hesitate to contact the district office or your child's school with any questions.