On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, ROE 47 is offering a virtual workshop on supporting your child's social, emotional, and academic growth.
9 days ago, Merrill Elementary
Thank you to all who participated in this year's Kids' Heart Challenge. The total donation for the American Heart Association is still being totaled. Thank you once again to all the students, their families, and Mrs. Pillars for supporting a good cause.
11 days ago, Merrill Elementary
2026 Merrill Elementary School IAR Testing Schedule.
11 days ago, Merrill Elementary
Due to the extreme cold weather warning, Rock Falls Elementary District 13 (Riverdale, Dillon, Merrill, Thome, and Rock Falls Middle School) will have an E-Learning Day on Friday, January 23rd. Please contact your child's teacher with the preferred method of communication if you have any questions...thank you.
about 1 month ago, Rock Falls District 13
Rock Falls Baseball and Softball Sign Up.
about 1 month ago, Merrill Elementary
Third, Fourth, & Fifth grade families: check out the new sports training being offered by the YMCA.
about 1 month ago, Rock Falls District 13
Merrill at the Movies! Students purchased tickets using their Merrill Money to attend the Second Quarter Party at the Sterling Theater on Friday, January 9, 2026. It was a good time for all.
about 1 month ago, Merrill Elementary
Congratulations to the Merrill School Second Quarter award winners! Students in each grade were recognized for Perfect Attendance, Honor Roll, and the High Honor Roll. Great work, Merrill Students!
about 2 months ago, Merrill Elementary
They have grown so much! From the first day of Beginning Band class to last night's performance, the 5th Grade Beginning Band has learned and improved so much. Thank you to the students and Mr. O'Donnell for all of their hard work. It is really paying off.
2 months ago, Merrill Elementary
Merrill Students and Staff can choose to dress up throughout the December 15-19 school week.
2 months ago, Merrill Elementary
If your Merrill Student is missing their coat, it may be in the Merrill Lost and Found. We have a variety of missing items. Please have your student stop by and check out our selection.
3 months ago, Merrill Elementary
Merrill School's "Build It Festival" family night was a great time to build some new memories with family, friends, and the Merrill Staff.
3 months ago, Merrill Elementary
Thursday after school, a group of fourth-grade Merrill girls participated in their Tech Gyrls graduation. Tech Gyrls is a program for fourth-grade girls sponsored by the YWCA that promotes STEM fields. During the graduation, students spoke to the guests about what they had learned and their love for the program.
3 months ago, Merrill Elementary
Join us on Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 for our "Build It Festival". Students will be able to create structures and discover shapes and designs. You can come for 20 minutes or two hours.
3 months ago, Merrill Elementary
Rock Falls ESD 13 will be partnering with the Whiteside United Way to provide meals for our families who are eligible for free and reduced fees beginning Friday, November 14th. Information on how to register is provided below as well as the QR code. Registration must occur by Monday, November 10th.
Information on pick-up dates, time and location will be provided at a later date by District 13. Qualified families who are registered in the program will need to pick up the meals. District 13 is unable to deliver or send home with a student. Once again, this opportunity is for families who qualify for free and reduced fees only.
4 months ago, Rock Falls District 13
Looks like a lot of fun! Merrill Students are enjoying the First Quarter Party! That's a whole lot of fun for ten Merrill dollars.
4 months ago, Merrill Elementary
Congratulations to the five Merrill Students who received awards for the Sauk Valley Bank Halloween coloring contest.
4 months ago, Merrill Elementary
Merrill Students watched an award-winning performance by the Rock Falls High School Band on Wednesday morning. I believe we have several future Rocket Band members in the audience!
4 months ago, Merrill Elementary
Today, Merrill School recognized our First Quarter Award winners. Any student who had perfect attendance for the first quarter, earned all As and Bs, or all As, was recognized with their classmates. During our ceremony, we also discussed Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind and the importance of setting goals for the second quarter and the remainder of the school year.
4 months ago, Merrill Elementary
The Merrill Student Leadership Team asked for soccer goals, and as soon as they were set up, they were put to good use.
4 months ago, Merrill Elementary
