Buffalo School District RE-4J

No 100 Mile Club tomorrow, Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Dear Merino Families, There will be no school for K–12 students on Friday, March 6 due to our boys and girls basketball teams hosting the 2A Round 1 and 2 State Basketball Tournament games. We are honored to host the following teams: **Girls Bracket:** * Custer County * Byers * Center **Boys Bracket:** * Hoehne * Limon * Holyoke First-round and Sweet 16 games are hosted by the highest seed in each region. The Great 8 and beyond will be played at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Hosting this event requires full use of our facilities, staff, and parking areas throughout the day. We appreciate your flexibility and support as we showcase Merino and our community on the state stage. Let’s pack the gym and support our Rams! Thank you, Lonnie Brungardt Superintendent #RamPride

Twice Told Tales will be selling books in the library during Fun Friday tomorrow!

Activities for next week, March 3rd- March 7th.

The seeding committee for 2A basketball will be meeting Sunday morning and that will determine our host sites and times for regional basketball next weekend. Once they are announced, more information will come on Monday!

Go Rams!

Dear Merino Families,

Our 7th grade students have been working incredibly hard on a special project in class — a
beautiful, handmade quilt! Not all students participated, but those who did put in a tremendous
amount of effort, creativity, and teamwork, and the finished quilt turned out amazing.
We are excited to raffle off this one-of-a-kind quilt for $5 per ticket. All proceeds will go toward
supporting the Class of 2031 as they begin building their class fund. This fund will first help
cover expenses for the 8th grade dance and will continue to support the class throughout high
school for future events and activities leading up to their senior year.

If you would like to purchase raffle tickets:
• Tickets are $5 each
• Students may bring cash to school, or you may contact me directly to reserve tickets
• The raffle drawing will take place on: Friday, March 27th.

This is a wonderful way to celebrate the students’ hard work while also helping them begin
preparing for the many memorable milestones ahead. Thank you so much for your continued
support of our students and their class activities! Attached are photos of the quilt with its soft
minky backing.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Warmly,
Denice Webb
Family & Consumer Sciences
Merino School
webbdenice@merinok12.com

After Prom Committee will be working concessions for the Girls Basketball Game on Wednesday, Feb 25 vs Limon. Please text Elisa Gutierrez if you would be willing to help work concessions.

970-520-1226

Thank you

DONUTS!
If you ordered Krispy Kreme donuts from the Junior class to support After Prom, they will be available to pick up after 4pm on Wednesday, February 25 in the commons area before and during the girls basketball game vs Limon. Thank you for your support.

We hope to see you tonight at the Sweetheart Dance!

Twice Told Tales will be selling books in the library during Fun Friday tomorrow!

Parent / Teacher Conferences for Junior High and High School students will take place Monday, February 23. Conferences will be held in the Old Gym from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. Hope to see you there!!

Activities for next week, Feb. 23rd- Feb. 28th. Go Rams!

Please sign up and join us for Donuts with Dad (granddad or father figure) on Tuesday, March 10th, in the Merino Elementary multi-purpose room! Please use the link Mrs. Bornhoft sent. We hope to see you there!

Our LPAA/UP tournament games are set. Please see the following game schedules.

Boys- Tuesday, February 24th vs. Sedgwick County
4:30 PM- 4 quarters of JV boys
5:45 PM- Varsity boys

Girls: Wednesday, February 25th vs. Limon
4:30 PM- 2 quarters of JV girls
5:15 PM- Varsity girls

Just a friendly reminder for the Sweetheart Dance! We hope to see you there!

Help! The lost and found is taking on a life of its own! Please check out the video posted with a brief overview of the items, and a detailed item video will come later this week. Thank you!

We hope to see you tomorrow for Muffins and Mom! You should have already registered using the link Mrs. Bornhoft sent a few weeks ago. Thanks!

No school Friday and Monday!

Activities for next week, Feb. 16th-Feb.21st. Go Rams!