Buffalo School District RE-4J

State Volleyball Information: Tickets – Please buy tickets and parking online and in advance! CHSAA ticket prices are $15 for adults and $12 for students (kids 5 and under free) and senior citizens (60+). All session passes and tickets for all days may be purchased here. https://chsaanow.com/sports/2021/11/5/GVB_1105214448.aspx Due to a corporate agreement, No outside merchandise (ex: shirts for the fans/teams) are allowed to be brought into the venue. They will be confiscated onsite. CHSAA/CHSCA Courtesy Card Passes will be accepted at State Volleyball by going into the Main Spectator Entrance. These passes are ONLY accepted upstairs through the Main Entrance where the fans enter. Card holders cannot enter through the loading dock.

There will be a State send off for the Merino Volleyball team: Wednesday, November 13 @ 3:10pm

Due to another foot of snow in Byers, the football game has been moved to Sunday, November 10th at 2pm.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 JHBB vs. Peetz 4:00 pm. C, B, and A games LPAA League Choir at Akron- 8:30 am. Concert at 6:30 pm. Wednesday, November 13, 2024 FFA District Leadership Conference Thursday, November 14, 2024 HSVB State Tournament Friday, November 15, 2024 No School (K-12) HSVB State Tournament Saturday, November 16, 2024 HSVB State Tournament HSFB Playoffs

Due to almost 2 feet of snow in Byers, the high school football game on Saturday will start at 3:00 PM instead of 1:00 PM.

TIME CHANGE: Due to the snow @ Byers the regional football game on Saturday, November 9 has been changed to 3:00pm.

Reminder: No School for K-12 on Friday, November 8. No school for the Elementary(K-6) on Monday, November 11. There WILL be school for 7-12 grades on 11/11/2024.

Dear Parents, Students, and Staff, I want to address an important safety concern affecting our entire Merino community. Numerous complaints have been brought to our attention by homeowners, other parents, and staff about instances of reckless and fast driving around the school drop-off areas and surrounding streets. This behavior endangers students, staff, and everyone in the community. We urge all drivers to exercise caution, slow down, and remain vigilant, especially near school zones. Please adhere to all traffic regulations, stop at crosswalks, and be mindful of pedestrians. By working together, we can ensure a safer environment for everyone. Thank you for helping us prioritize the safety and well-being of our Merino community. Mr. B

Saturday, November 9th. HS Football Playoff at Byers 1:00 pm. HS Volleyball Regional De Beque at Merino 11:00 am.

Reminder: Picture Retake Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5: 9:00am-12:00pm

Monday, November 4th JH Boys Basketball at Sterling 4:30 pm. This is a time change from the original schedule. C running clock, B, and A games.

🌾🚜 Merino FFA's Unforgettable Journey to the National FFA Convention! 🌾🚜 Our members had an amazing adventure filled with unique tours, learning, and celebrations during our trip to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis! Along the way, we: Toured Sjette Feedyard, which will eventually hold 150,000 head of cattle, featuring pens with rolled concrete – a rare sight! Experienced the excitement of a rodeo 🤠 Explored Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City 🏈 Visited the Louisville Slugger Bat Factory to see how the iconic bats are made! 🪓 Enjoyed a day at an apple orchard, where we learned about apple growing, tasted fresh cider, and had a blast shooting apple cannons! 🍎🚀 At the convention, we connected with ag professionals at the Career Fair and Expo, attended inspiring sessions at Lucas Oil Stadium, and listened to impactful keynote speakers. A true highlight was celebrating Cooper Dewitt and Baylie Erickson as they received their prestigious American FFA Degrees with their families by their side! Attendees included Abby Baughman, Brenda Tomas, Luke Kautz, Parker Spielmann, Tyler Everhart, Kacey Erickson, Ms. McSwain, and Mr. Everhart. ✨ FFA’s Mission: FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. ✨ #NationalFFA #MerinoFFA #GrowingLeaders #AmericanFFADegree

Activities for the week of October 21-26: Monday, October 21st The High School JV Football game in Sedgwick County has been canceled. Tuesday, October 22nd HS Volleyball at Caliche 5:30 pm. Varsity only. Thursday, October 24th JH Boys Basketball at Sedgwick County (Ovid) 4:00 pm. with C, B, and A games. HS Cross Country Regionals at Lyons Boys- 4:40 pm. Girls- 5:20 pm. Friday, October 25th Jr High Dance 6:00-8:00pm Saturday, October 26th HS Volleyball Stratton vs Merino 2:00 pm. C, JV, and Varsity matches.

Color Out 2024

Dear Parents and Students, We want to inform you of several upcoming dates when there will be no school for K-12 students: Friday, November 8: No school for K-12 Monday, November 11: No school for Elementary students only Friday, November 15: No school for K-12 due to the State Volleyball Tournament in Denver.(NEW DATE-Due to CHSAA Schedule Change) Monday, November 18: No school for K-12 due to a Professional Development Day for staff. Please mark your calendars, and thank you for your understanding and continued support. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the school office. Sincerely, Mr. B

JH League Volleyball Tournament Information

Activities for the week of October 7-12 Monday, October 7th The High School JV Football game has been canceled. JH Volleyball Akron vs Merino 4:00 pm with C. B and A games. Tuesday, October 8th HS Volleyball at Wiggins 4:00 pm C, JV, and Varsity matches, JH Football Wiggins vs Merino 4:00 pm B scrimmage to follow. Thursday, October 10th JH Volleyball at Simla 4:30 pm A match only. HS Volleyball at Simla 4:30 pm with C, JV, and Varsity matches. Friday, October 12th NO SCHOOL Saturday, October 11th HS Football at Dayspring Christian Academy 1:00 pm. HS Cross-country at Wiggins 9:00 am. JH Cross-country at Wiggins 9:00 am. JH Volleyball LPAA Tournament at Holyoke 9:00 am. Schedule TBA

Senior Supper

Activities for the week of September 30-October 5: Homecoming Week Monday, September 30th JH Volleyball at Holyoke 4:00 pm. C, B, and A matches. Tuesday, October 1st HS Volleyball at Yuma 4:00 pm. C, JV, and Varsity matches. Thursday, October 3rd JH Volleyball Sedgwick County vs Merino 4:00 pm. B and A matches JH Football Sedgwick County vs Merino 4:00 pm. B scrimmage to follow. Friday, October 4th HS Volleyball Haxtun vs Merino 4:00 pm. C, JV, and Varsity matches HS Football Haxtun vs Merino 7:30 pm. Saturday, October 4th HS and JH Cross Country at Mead 8:00 am. Homecoming Dance (9-12 grade) 8:00pm-Old Gym

Activities for the week of September 23-28: Monday, September 23rd JH Football Akron vs Merino 4:00 with B scrimmage to follow. P/T Conferences 4pm-8pm- Old Gym Tuesday, September 24th HS Volleyball at Limon at 4:30 pm. C, JV, and Varsity matches. Thursday, September 26th JH Volleyball Wiggins vs Merino 4:00 pm. C, B, and A games. JH Football at Dayspring Christian Academy 4:00 pm. B scrimmage to follow. FFA BIG Conference @ NJC Friday, September 27th HS Football at Rocky Ford 6:00 pm. JH Cross-country at Platte Valley 3:00 pm. HS Cross-country at Platte Valley 4:15 pm.