Ready to celebrate the magic of reading? 📚✨ Join us for Read Across America Week 2026 — a whole week of fun, costumes, and non-stop reading!
📅 Schedule of Events:
Monday, March 2 — Dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character! 🎩🐱
Tuesday–Thursday, March 3–5 — Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) Days — bring your favorite book and read with us! 📖💬
Friday, March 6 — Dress as your favorite book character! (Think Harry Potter, Little Red Riding Hood, pirates, and more!) 🧙♂️🧺🏴☠️
It’s colorful, whimsical, and perfect for sparking a love of reading in every child. 🌈📘
📅 Schedule of Events:
Monday, March 2 — Dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character! 🎩🐱
Tuesday–Thursday, March 3–5 — Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) Days — bring your favorite book and read with us! 📖💬
Friday, March 6 — Dress as your favorite book character! (Think Harry Potter, Little Red Riding Hood, pirates, and more!) 🧙♂️🧺🏴☠️
It’s colorful, whimsical, and perfect for sparking a love of reading in every child. 🌈📘
🎉 Big week at Merriam Cherry Street Elementary —You don't want to miss anything! 🎉
• All Pro Dads — Feb 24, 7:00–7:30 AM: Start the day with breakfast, connection, and a chance to win a Chick‑fil‑A gift card! Sign up here: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/15790 👊🥐
• Spring Portraits (RoMo PHOTO) — Tues, Feb 24: Dress in your child’s favorite school‑appropriate outfit (uniform free). These are head‑to‑waist portraits; proof cards arrive ~2 weeks after picture day. 📸✨
• One World Festival — Feb 26, 5:00–6:30 PM: Family night full of food, music, dancing, games, stories, and projects celebrating cultures around the globe. Bring the family and enjoy! 🌍🎶🍽️
📸 Spring Portrait Day — Tues, Feb 24! 🌷
RoMo PHOTO is coming to Merriam Cherry Street Elementary — dress your child in their favorite school‑appropriate outfit (uniform free) and bring those smiles! These are head‑to‑waist portraits; bright colors and pastels photograph beautifully. Proof cards are sent home ~2 weeks after picture day with ordering instructions at www.romophoto.com → Click "Order Online" and enter the Student ID# (Online Code).
Let your child’s personality shine! ✨
RoMo PHOTO is coming to Merriam Cherry Street Elementary — dress your child in their favorite school‑appropriate outfit (uniform free) and bring those smiles! These are head‑to‑waist portraits; bright colors and pastels photograph beautifully. Proof cards are sent home ~2 weeks after picture day with ordering instructions at www.romophoto.com → Click "Order Online" and enter the Student ID# (Online Code).
Let your child’s personality shine! ✨
🎉 Happy Presidents’ Day!
School is out for students and teachers on February 16 — 📚✨
School is out for students and teachers on February 16 — 📚✨
Last call for Candy Grams! The last chance to purchase candy grams is tomorrow, 2/10. Candy Grams will be delivered by 2/13 to classrooms.
Our next All Pro Dads Meeting is coming up on February 24th. We hope to have our highest attendance yet as we talk about Responsibility. We will have breakfast and a gift card giveaway!
RSVP here: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/15790
RSVP here: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/15790
The BIG Game is coming up this Sunday! Wear your favorite Sports Gear tomorrow for $1 and support our PE program.
Looking for exciting things happening next week? 🎉
Yearbooks are on sale for just $20 — don’t miss out! 📘
Celebrate Literacy Week: January 26–30 — fun reading activities all week! 📚
All Pro Dads meeting: Tuesday, January 27 at 7:00 AM — join us for breakfast and a gift card giveaway! ☕🎁
100th Day of School: Wednesday, January 28 — help us celebrate this milestone! 🥳
Yearbooks are on sale for just $20 — don’t miss out! 📘
Celebrate Literacy Week: January 26–30 — fun reading activities all week! 📚
All Pro Dads meeting: Tuesday, January 27 at 7:00 AM — join us for breakfast and a gift card giveaway! ☕🎁
100th Day of School: Wednesday, January 28 — help us celebrate this milestone! 🥳
All parents, guardians, and community are welcome to attend.
Calling all dads! 👋 Mark your calendars and join us at M. Cherry Street Elementary for ALL PRO DADS on January 27 from 7:00–7:30 AM. Come enjoy a quick breakfast, connect with your child and other fathers, and enter our gift card giveaway! 🥐☕🎁
RSVP, Details & chapter info: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/15790
RSVP, Details & chapter info: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/15790
MCSE is thrilled that our very own Story Lori made the top 5. We know she can go all the way to #1.
"We are delighted to share that Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School's beloved media specialist, Lori Young, is our final Top 5 Finalist for the Bay District Schools Teacher of the Year!
Affectionately known as “Story Lori,” she brings books to life through costumes, character voices, and magical storytelling that captivates every child who walks into the media center. Her creativity, energy, and passion for reading help foster a lifelong love of literacy in her students. Congratulations, Ms. Young!"
"We are delighted to share that Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School's beloved media specialist, Lori Young, is our final Top 5 Finalist for the Bay District Schools Teacher of the Year!
Affectionately known as “Story Lori,” she brings books to life through costumes, character voices, and magical storytelling that captivates every child who walks into the media center. Her creativity, energy, and passion for reading help foster a lifelong love of literacy in her students. Congratulations, Ms. Young!"
We are so proud you are receiving this award Ms. Salares.
"Today, Bay District Schools had the honor of surprising Ms. Janice Strickland-Salares with our Educator of a Lifetime Award, proudly sponsored by Bill Cramer Chevrolet GMC.
For nearly 57 years, Janice has been a cornerstone of Bay District Schools. She’s served in almost every role imaginable: teacher, assistant principal, principal, and even made history as the founding principal of both Arnold High School and Patronis Elementary School. She is currently serving as an administrator on special assignment at Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School, where she continues to make an impact on our students and employees.
A graduate of Bay High School - Panama City, FL class of 1965, Janice has devoted her life to the school system that raised her. She’s taught and led multiple generations of Bay County families and inspired countless students and colleagues to chase higher education and believe in their potential.
Her passion, commitment, and heart have shaped thousands of lives. Janice, you are a legacy, a vital member of our Team of Teams, and we are eternally grateful for your service."
#EducatorofaLifetime #BayDistrictSchools #ExcellenceinEducation #TeamofTeams
"Today, Bay District Schools had the honor of surprising Ms. Janice Strickland-Salares with our Educator of a Lifetime Award, proudly sponsored by Bill Cramer Chevrolet GMC.
For nearly 57 years, Janice has been a cornerstone of Bay District Schools. She’s served in almost every role imaginable: teacher, assistant principal, principal, and even made history as the founding principal of both Arnold High School and Patronis Elementary School. She is currently serving as an administrator on special assignment at Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School, where she continues to make an impact on our students and employees.
A graduate of Bay High School - Panama City, FL class of 1965, Janice has devoted her life to the school system that raised her. She’s taught and led multiple generations of Bay County families and inspired countless students and colleagues to chase higher education and believe in their potential.
Her passion, commitment, and heart have shaped thousands of lives. Janice, you are a legacy, a vital member of our Team of Teams, and we are eternally grateful for your service."
#EducatorofaLifetime #BayDistrictSchools #ExcellenceinEducation #TeamofTeams
We are so proud of you Ben. Congratulations to Ben Ennis, a 5th grader from Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School, for being named the December STEM Student of the Month for our partners at The STEM Origins Foundation!
✨ Merry Christmas from Merriam Cherry Street Elementary! ✨ From our faculty and staff to your family — wishing you joy, rest, and happy memories this holiday season. 🎄📚 ❤️🎁 #MerryChristmas #HolidayJoy #SchoolCommunity #MerriamCherryStreet #SeasonsGreetings
