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Good Evening Parents, We’re excited to announce that next week, we will kick off the Read with Malcolm Reading Spirit Week!! This is a wonderful opportunity to encourage a love of reading and build strong literacy habits at home/school. Please see the flyer below for more details on how your child can participate.

📣 Calling All Girls! 🏀 We’re excited to announce that tryouts for the Lady Braves Basketball Team will be held on October 6–8 at 3:45 PM. If your daughter is interested in trying out, please ensure she has the following before tryouts: ✅ A current physical on file ✅ A valid insurance If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at 229-431-3338

This October, we’re celebrating Bullying Prevention Month with the theme “You Belong Here.”
We’re helping students learn the power of kindness, friendship, and including others.
Ask your child: “What’s one way you made someone feel like they belonged today?”
Small acts of kindness make a big difference — at school and at home. -DCSS

Good morning, Brave Nation Parents! This is a friendly reminder about our Title One Meeting happening today: 🕙 10:00 AM (Virtual) 🏫 5:30 PM (In-Person) Please be sure to view the flyer below for additional details. We look forward to seeing you at either 10 AM or 5:30 PM! 🔗 Virtual Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/nej-erza-hqc

Good Afternoon Parents, Please mark your calendars! On Thursday, September 25, 2025, Merry Acres will host its 1st Annual Title I Family Fall Festival at two convenient times: 10:00 AM (Virtual Session) 5:30 PM (In-Person at Merry Acres) We invite you and your scholars to join us for a fun-filled event featuring games, door prizes, and light refreshments. It’s a great opportunity to engage with our school community and learn more about our Title I programs. For more information, please contact Mr. Rowe at (229) 431-3338. We look forward to seeing you there!

Celebrate Grandparents Day 2025 with us as we honor the living legacies that inspire us all. Please use the link below to RSVP by 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeds1vZkYTsymXgqmjyiNlYrNFxmAtZU5wVbGpu52vuYsB-Sw/viewform

Good Afternoon Parents The Book Fair will be open all week for scholars and parents. 📚📚📚

Celebrate Grandparents Day 2025 with us as we honor the living legacies that inspire us all. Please use the link below to RSVP by 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeds1vZkYTsymXgqmjyiNlYrNFxmAtZU5wVbGpu52vuYsB-Sw/viewform

Good Afternoon Brave Nation Parents Brave Bash – Tomorrow! 🎉 🎟 Admission: $3 🍿 Concessions will be sold Please see the flyer for more information.

Good Afternoon Brave Nation Parents, Don’t Forget Parent/Teacher Conference 📅 Thursday, August 28 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📅 Friday, August 29 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM 🕜 Early Release: Students will be dismissed at 1:30 PM on both days. We look forward to seeing you and discussing your child’s progress!

Good Afternoon Brave Nation Parents, Please be on the lookout for a letter coming home regarding our upcoming Parent/Teacher Conferences. The letter will include important details about scheduling and how to participate. If you have any questions once you receive it, feel free to reach out. Thank you for your continued support, Mrs. C. Walls- 229-431-3338

Parent-Teacher Conferences & Early Release Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on the following dates: Thursday, August 28 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Friday, August 29 | 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Students will be released early at 1:30 PM on both days. We look forward to seeing you there.

Join us for “In the Mix with Dr. Poole” — a special event to get to know our principal and administrative staff! ❤️🖤 Thursday, August 21, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. Enjoy music, connect with our team, and ask questions or simply stop by to introduce yourself.

Join us for “In the Mix with Dr. Poole” — a special event to get to know our principal and administrative staff! ❤️🖤 Thursday, August 21, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. Enjoy music, connect with our team, and ask questions or simply stop by to introduce yourself.

Join us for “In the Mix with Dr. Poole” — a special event to get to know our principal and administrative staff! ❤️🖤 Thursday, August 21, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. Enjoy music, connect with our team, and ask questions or simply stop by to introduce yourself.

Please be sure to mark your calendars for the Merry Acres 2025–2026 football schedule! Come out and show your support for our players—they’ve been working hard, practicing, and conditioning all summer long. Let’s cheer them on together and make this season one to remember! 🏈💪

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2025-2026 Softball Schedule

Good Evening Parents, The time is winding down, and we are so excited to see our students! 🎉 This is just a friendly reminder that Open House for 6th grade starts tomorrow at 10:00 AM. We can’t wait to meet and greet each one of you. We’re truly looking forward to an amazing school year ahead!! Please be sure to view the flyers below for the school supply list and dress code. See you soon!!!