October 28, 2024 – Bluejay 96.3FM 730AM

Merrill Schools Perform Well During Witnessed Fire Drills

October 28, 2024October 31, 2024 Steve DillonMERRILL SCHOOLS FIRE DRILLS

MERRILL – Last Wednesday October 23rd, the Merrill Fire Department completed their last witnessed fire drill of the season. The final drill took place at the Merrill High School. Every year during the month of October, the Fire Department completes an observation & timing of the evacuation during fire drills for each school in their jurisdiction. The Department stated proudly that each school observed performed very well.

Marching Jays Capture Third Place at State Championships

October 28, 2024October 31, 2024 Steve DillonMerrill Marching Jays

MERRILL – On Saturday October 19th, The Merrill Marching Jays competed in the 2024 Wisconsin State Marching Band Championships at UW-Whitewater, Class AA Competition. The Marching Jays captured 3rd place in their division with a season high score of 79.038. The band also captured 2nd place in percussion. The impressive performance at the State championships capped a successful fall campaign for the Marching Jays, who showed consistent improvement throughout the season