Showing up matters.
Back on March 14th, we kicked off our 4th Quarter Attendance Challenge — and our students responded.
Building-wide attendance increased by 4%
That’s not just a number… that’s more kids in seats, more learning happening, and more opportunities to grow together.
At Anselmo-Merna School - our mission is to
"... build strong relationships and empower critical thinkers to confidently embrace real-world challenges.”
And it starts with something simple — being present.
When students are here:
Relationships grow
Confidence builds
Learning sticks
Shoutout to 3rd grade (98%) — we’ll celebrate you tomorrow (we might also celebrate those Kindergartners & 6th graders)!
We are proud of our kids.
We are proud of our staff
We are proud of our parents / families.
#GoCoyotes!
Events for the final week(s) of school activities!
Results from the Dave Blevins track meet at Arnold.
Shayleigh Coleman - 2nd 100m hurdles / 3rd 300m hurdles / 2nd 4x1 relay
Jenna Bartak - 2nd 4x1 relay / 3rd pole vault
Kenzie Russell - 2nd 4x1 relay
Malloree Bartak - 2nd 4x1 relay / 2nd shot
Lily Thornton - 1st discus
Colin Wright - 2nd 100m / 2nd 4x1 relay / 3rd high jump
Dane Duryea - 6th 100m / 2nd 4x1 relay
Caenyn Priest - 2nd 110m hurdles / 3rd triple jump
Tim Myers - 3rd 110m hurdles
Trevor Duryea - 2nd 4x1 relay / 2nd long jump / 1st triple jump
Destrey White - 2nd 4x1 relay / 1st high jump / 1st long jump
Jackson Christen - 4th discus
Shayleigh Coleman - 2nd 100m hurdles / 3rd 300m hurdles / 2nd 4x1 relay
Jenna Bartak - 2nd 4x1 relay / 3rd pole vault
Kenzie Russell - 2nd 4x1 relay
Malloree Bartak - 2nd 4x1 relay / 2nd shot
Lily Thornton - 1st discus
Colin Wright - 2nd 100m / 2nd 4x1 relay / 3rd high jump
Dane Duryea - 6th 100m / 2nd 4x1 relay
Caenyn Priest - 2nd 110m hurdles / 3rd triple jump
Tim Myers - 3rd 110m hurdles
Trevor Duryea - 2nd 4x1 relay / 2nd long jump / 1st triple jump
Destrey White - 2nd 4x1 relay / 1st high jump / 1st long jump
Jackson Christen - 4th discus
We are so proud of all our awesome readers at A-M! Pictured are our top Accelerated Readers this year.
Beau Christen, Chandler Berghorst, Bellamy Rotherham - 1st grade
Collin Rush, Claire Christen, Eva Bartak - 2nd grade
Oliver Mason, Kylan Brandon, Landen McMullen - 3rd grade
Charlie Schmidt, Samara Dalby, Andrea Poland - 4th grade
Ayla Mason, Remi Dexter, Brain Shinn - 5th grade
Max Mason, Ava Marshall, Trenton Klabenes - 6th grade
Our top three readers were Max, Alya and Oliver Mason. Congratulations to all of you! Keep up the great work this summer!
Accelerated Reader™ is a supplemental program used at Anselmo-Merna School. Accelerated Reader (or "AR") is designed to motivate students to read independently by assessing their reading ability on a regular basis, suggesting appropriate books using reading levels, and giving students points based on books they have read. AR is a way to motivate children to read for practice so that they get better at reading and understanding. Personal goals are developed with the children with consideration to their reading rate and reading level.
Beau Christen, Chandler Berghorst, Bellamy Rotherham - 1st grade
Collin Rush, Claire Christen, Eva Bartak - 2nd grade
Oliver Mason, Kylan Brandon, Landen McMullen - 3rd grade
Charlie Schmidt, Samara Dalby, Andrea Poland - 4th grade
Ayla Mason, Remi Dexter, Brain Shinn - 5th grade
Max Mason, Ava Marshall, Trenton Klabenes - 6th grade
Our top three readers were Max, Alya and Oliver Mason. Congratulations to all of you! Keep up the great work this summer!
Accelerated Reader™ is a supplemental program used at Anselmo-Merna School. Accelerated Reader (or "AR") is designed to motivate students to read independently by assessing their reading ability on a regular basis, suggesting appropriate books using reading levels, and giving students points based on books they have read. AR is a way to motivate children to read for practice so that they get better at reading and understanding. Personal goals are developed with the children with consideration to their reading rate and reading level.
On May 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM, a nonpublic consultation meeting will be held at Anselmo-Merna Public Schools. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for parents and representatives of non-public schools to participate in the development of a plan providing special education services to children with disabilities who attend non-public schools and home schools within the Anselmo-Merna Public Schools boundaries.
The meeting will be held in the board room at 750 North Conway, Merna, NE 68856. Please check in at the south main entry door.
The meeting will be held in the board room at 750 North Conway, Merna, NE 68856. Please check in at the south main entry door.
Results from the Junior High Brady Track Meet.
Brinley Bachman - 5th 4x1 relay
Halleigh Coleman - 6th long jump / 5th 4x1 relay
Sadie Lehmkuhler - 2nd pole vault
Ella Marshall - 5th 4x1 relay
Kinslee McGinn - 3rd 4x4 relay
Karsyn Shaw - 5th 4x1 relay / 3rd 4x4 relay
Emma Thornton - 2nd shot / 4th discus
Lyllia Wamsley - 4th pole vault / 3rd 4x4 relay
Josey Wells - 3rd triple jump / 3rd 100m hurdles / 3rd 200m hurdles / 3rd 4x4 relay
Kipp Cantrell - 5th 100m hurdles / 1st 4x1 relay
Tristen Koinzan - 2nd 400m / 1st 4x1 relay
Kacen Martin - 1st 100m / 1st 100m hurdles / 1st 4x1 relay
Bentley Saner - 6th high jump / 3rd 100m / 1st 200m / 1st 4x1 relay
Brinley Bachman - 5th 4x1 relay
Halleigh Coleman - 6th long jump / 5th 4x1 relay
Sadie Lehmkuhler - 2nd pole vault
Ella Marshall - 5th 4x1 relay
Kinslee McGinn - 3rd 4x4 relay
Karsyn Shaw - 5th 4x1 relay / 3rd 4x4 relay
Emma Thornton - 2nd shot / 4th discus
Lyllia Wamsley - 4th pole vault / 3rd 4x4 relay
Josey Wells - 3rd triple jump / 3rd 100m hurdles / 3rd 200m hurdles / 3rd 4x4 relay
Kipp Cantrell - 5th 100m hurdles / 1st 4x1 relay
Tristen Koinzan - 2nd 400m / 1st 4x1 relay
Kacen Martin - 1st 100m / 1st 100m hurdles / 1st 4x1 relay
Bentley Saner - 6th high jump / 3rd 100m / 1st 200m / 1st 4x1 relay
NEW SCHOOL RECORD: Jenna Bartak broke the school record in pole vault with a vault of 7'10" at the MNAC track meet on Friday. The record was previously held by Makenna Miller with a vault of 7'8" set in 2025. Congratulations Jenna!!
Coach Kirchmann is extending the registration deadline for the Lady Coyote Basketball camps until this Friday.
If there any questions, please reach out to Coach Kirchmann by email. trent.kirchmann@amcoyotes.org
Day 2 Teacher Appreciation Week!
..,..Fueling the best to do what they do best!
Huge shoutout to The Market & Mill for delivering drinks to our teachers today!
A special thank you the Anselmo-Merna PTO for making it all happen!
Our teachers bring it every day for kids!
We’ve got the best!
“Teachers affect eternity; no one can tell where their influence stops.” — Henry Adams
Last, but definitely not least..celebrating the caboose of the class Colin Wright! His birthday fell on graduation and what a great way to celebrate! Final Congratulations for the Class of 2026! Go do big things!
Events for the week!
We DONUT know what we’d do without our educators!
Today kicks off Educator Appreciation Week, and we’re starting with something sweet!
A huge THANK YOU to our awesome PTO for providing donuts to help us celebrate and show appreciation for our incredible educators!
Our educators show up every day to build relationships, inspire learning, and make a difference
More fun (and appreciation!) coming all week long!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
#ThankYouPTO
#GoCoyotes!
Today kicks off Educator Appreciation Week, and we’re starting with something sweet!
A huge THANK YOU to our awesome PTO for providing donuts to help us celebrate and show appreciation for our incredible educators!
Our educators show up every day to build relationships, inspire learning, and make a difference
More fun (and appreciation!) coming all week long!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
#ThankYouPTO
#GoCoyotes!
Due to the weather forecast for tomorrow afternoon/evening, the Best of the Midwest Track Meet @ Sutherland has been cancelled.
Great day at the MNAC Track meet for the Junior High Coyote Track Team.
Brinley Bachman - 6th 4x1 relay
Halleigh Coleman - 5th 200m hurdles
Sadie Lehmkuhler - 1st pole vault / 6th 4x1 relay
Ella Marshall - 6th 4x1 relay
Kinslee McGinn - 5th triple jump / 2nd 4x4 relay
Karsyn Shaw - 6th tie pole vault / 6th 4x1 relay / 2nd 4x4 relay
Emma Thornton - 3rd shot / 2nd discus
Lyllia Wamsley - 3rd pole vault / 2nd 4x4 relay
Josey Wells - 3rd 100m hurdles / 3rd 200m hurdles / 2nd 4x4 relay
Kipp Cantrell - 3rd pole vault / 1st 4x1 relay
Tristen Koinzan - 6th 100m / 2nd 400m / 1st 4x1 relay
Kacen Martin - 1st 100m / 1st 100m hurdles / 1st 200m hurdles / 1st 4x1 relay
Bentley Saner - 1st high jump / 1st 200m / 1st 4x1 relay
Tilden Seevers - 4th shot
Boys Team - Conference Runnerup
Girls Team - 4th
Brinley Bachman - 6th 4x1 relay
Halleigh Coleman - 5th 200m hurdles
Sadie Lehmkuhler - 1st pole vault / 6th 4x1 relay
Ella Marshall - 6th 4x1 relay
Kinslee McGinn - 5th triple jump / 2nd 4x4 relay
Karsyn Shaw - 6th tie pole vault / 6th 4x1 relay / 2nd 4x4 relay
Emma Thornton - 3rd shot / 2nd discus
Lyllia Wamsley - 3rd pole vault / 2nd 4x4 relay
Josey Wells - 3rd 100m hurdles / 3rd 200m hurdles / 2nd 4x4 relay
Kipp Cantrell - 3rd pole vault / 1st 4x1 relay
Tristen Koinzan - 6th 100m / 2nd 400m / 1st 4x1 relay
Kacen Martin - 1st 100m / 1st 100m hurdles / 1st 200m hurdles / 1st 4x1 relay
Bentley Saner - 1st high jump / 1st 200m / 1st 4x1 relay
Tilden Seevers - 4th shot
Boys Team - Conference Runnerup
Girls Team - 4th
Great day at the MNAC Track meet for the Coyote Track Team.
Raylee Bachman - 5th 100m hurdles
Malloree Bartak - 2nd shot / 5th 100m / 5th 200m / 3rd 4x1 relay
Jenna Bartak - 3rd pole vault / 3rd 4x1 relay
Shayleigh Coleman - 2nd 100m hurdles / 2nd 300m hurdles / 3rd 4x1 relay
Kenzie Russell - 3rd 4x1 relay
Lily Thornton - 5th shot / 1st discus
Drake Doss - 6th shot / 5th discus
Dane Duryea - 4th long jump / 5th shot / 4th 100m / 1st 4x1 relay
Trevor Duryea - 3rd long jump / 1st triple jump / 1st 4x1 relay
Tim Myers - 2nd 110m hurdles
Caenyn Priest - 2nd triple jump / 1st 110m hurdles / 3rd 300m hurdles
Destrey White - 1st high jump / 1st long jump / 2nd 100m / 1st 4x1 relay
Colin Wright - 2nd high jump / 1st 100m / 1st 200m / 1st 4x1 relay
Boys Team - Champions
Girls Team - 5th
Raylee Bachman - 5th 100m hurdles
Malloree Bartak - 2nd shot / 5th 100m / 5th 200m / 3rd 4x1 relay
Jenna Bartak - 3rd pole vault / 3rd 4x1 relay
Shayleigh Coleman - 2nd 100m hurdles / 2nd 300m hurdles / 3rd 4x1 relay
Kenzie Russell - 3rd 4x1 relay
Lily Thornton - 5th shot / 1st discus
Drake Doss - 6th shot / 5th discus
Dane Duryea - 4th long jump / 5th shot / 4th 100m / 1st 4x1 relay
Trevor Duryea - 3rd long jump / 1st triple jump / 1st 4x1 relay
Tim Myers - 2nd 110m hurdles
Caenyn Priest - 2nd triple jump / 1st 110m hurdles / 3rd 300m hurdles
Destrey White - 1st high jump / 1st long jump / 2nd 100m / 1st 4x1 relay
Colin Wright - 2nd high jump / 1st 100m / 1st 200m / 1st 4x1 relay
Boys Team - Champions
Girls Team - 5th
May 1st is National Principal Day!
Thank you to all the school leaders out there who are changing lives every single day.
A special thank you to Mr. Chanc McIntosh for everything he does to keep kids at the center of our work.
Anselmo-Merna School is lucky to have you!
On May 7th, we’re excited to continue the tradition of the Anselmo-Merna Elementary Track Meet!
Events for the day include Tic-Tac-Toe Relay, Jump Rope, Tug of War, Frisbee Throw, Bar Hang, Long and High Jump, and races!
We’ll kick things off with a pancake feed for students and families starting at 7:30 AM in the commons.
Come enjoy breakfast, cheer on our kids, and celebrate a great day of being a Coyote!
We hope to see you there!
Results from the South Loup Junior High Track Meet @ Arnold
Jack Bartak - 5th 4x4 relay
Huxley Blakeman - 5th 4x4 relay
Kipp Cantrell - 6th pole vault, 6th 100m hurdles, 1st 4x1 relay, 5th 4x4 relay
Tristen Koinzan - 5th 100m, 1st 4x1 relay, 5th 4x4 relay
Kacen Martin - 1st high jump, 1st 100m hurdles, 1st 200m hurdles, 1st 4x1 relay
Bentley Saner - 3rd 100m, 1st 4x1 relay
Tilden Seevers - 6th 200m
Halleigh Coleman - 4th 100m hurdles
Sadie Lehmkuhler - 1st pole vault, 6th 4x1 relay
Ella Marshall - 5th 100m hurdles
Kinslee McGinn - 4th triple jump, 6th 4x1 relay
Karsyn Shaw - 5th pole vault, 6th 4x1 relay
Emma Thornton - 3rd shot, 2nd discus
Lyllia Wamsley - 3rd pole vault, 5th 200m, 6th 4x1 relay
Josey Wells - 3rd triple jump, 3rd 100m hurdles, 2nd 200m hurdles
Jack Bartak - 5th 4x4 relay
Huxley Blakeman - 5th 4x4 relay
Kipp Cantrell - 6th pole vault, 6th 100m hurdles, 1st 4x1 relay, 5th 4x4 relay
Tristen Koinzan - 5th 100m, 1st 4x1 relay, 5th 4x4 relay
Kacen Martin - 1st high jump, 1st 100m hurdles, 1st 200m hurdles, 1st 4x1 relay
Bentley Saner - 3rd 100m, 1st 4x1 relay
Tilden Seevers - 6th 200m
Halleigh Coleman - 4th 100m hurdles
Sadie Lehmkuhler - 1st pole vault, 6th 4x1 relay
Ella Marshall - 5th 100m hurdles
Kinslee McGinn - 4th triple jump, 6th 4x1 relay
Karsyn Shaw - 5th pole vault, 6th 4x1 relay
Emma Thornton - 3rd shot, 2nd discus
Lyllia Wamsley - 3rd pole vault, 5th 200m, 6th 4x1 relay
Josey Wells - 3rd triple jump, 3rd 100m hurdles, 2nd 200m hurdles
REMINDER THAT FORMS ARE DUE NEXT MONDAY!
Coach Kirchmann will again be hosting Summer Basketball camps for Anselmo-Merna Girls basketball players.
This year we will have a 3rd-8th grade camp on June 16th and 17th. This is for all Anselmo-Merna girls who will be entering 3rd-8th grade.
-3rd-5th grade camp will be from 8:30-10 both days.
-6th-8th grade camp will be from 10:15-11:45 both days.
Camp forms will be handed out to all girls entering 3rd-8th grades in the next couple days and they will be due May 4th.
The camp for incoming 9th-12th grade girls will be on May 26th from 9 AM-3 PM.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Coach Kirchmann.
Final Reminder: A-M will be celebrating our students on their academic and activities accomplishments tomorrow evening, Tuesday, April 28th. Please refer to the flyer for more details.
Here is the link to the order of events for the evening: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bd9oSl1ArAvY_UtS1LyyVaazrAz2ta_t/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109447952375583019979&rtpof=true&sd=true
Here is the link to the order of events for the evening: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bd9oSl1ArAvY_UtS1LyyVaazrAz2ta_t/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109447952375583019979&rtpof=true&sd=true
