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Students from throughout the Merced City School District shined in the countywide spelling bee organized by the Merced County Office of Education. In fact, our students swept the top three spots in the middle school competition, and six of the top 10 finishers in the elementary school contest were MCSD students -- including the 1st place winner! The excitement started on Tuesday with 96 fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students tackling challenging words such as ubiquitous, gibbous, and condign at the Atwater Community Center. Students from Givens, Sheehy, Reyes, Peterson, ...
Students at Sheehy Elementary put on a delightful performance of "Aesop's Fables" on Friday after studying the ancient Greek storyteller's works and rehearsing over the past three weeks. The students from Mr. Medefind's class showcased their talent and creativity while bringing to life fables such as "The Tortoise and the Hare," "The Frog and the Ox" and "The Dog and His Reflection." This performance is a tradition that students and staff look forward to each year before the Thanksgiving break. It is also one...
Sheehy Elementary recently hosted "Family Literacy Night," which was organized by teacher librarian Olivia Macchia. More than 30 families came to the campus to enjoy stories in English and Spanish read by members of the Merced Police Department and Sheehy's English Learner Advisory Committee/School Site Council Vice President. The evening also included pastries and milk, face painting, and a book giveaway. This fun-filled event supports the district's goal to have all students reading proficiently by the end of thir...
Students at Ada Givens Elementary are making an impact in the lives of other children by participating in Operation Stars & Stripes. From October 16 through November 8, they collected stuffed animals for children who have endured a crisis, such a house fire. The Associated Student Body led the effort with support from teacher Kim Shively and Learning Director Angelic Natividad. The school coordinated with Veterans Post 83, which will deliver the stuffed animals to local first responders so they can help comfort children during difficult times.&nbs...
Eighth grade students in the Merced City School District are learning an important history lesson this week, while also honoring our veterans, active duty servicemembers, and first responders. Each of our middle schools has the opportunity to take eighth grade classes to the 4th annual Field of Honor at Merced College. The poignant display of approximately 1,000 flags is a joint effort between the college and Merced Sunrise Rotary. This year, MCSD students are able to visit the field thanks to a transportation grant provided by t...