It was a great evening at the "Night of Jazz" in the beautifully remodeled Silverberg, featuring performances by the Rebel Voices and Jazz Band with entertaining speeches throughout the evening
Murray County Central Public Schools Awarded Small Grant
The United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN) Board of Directors recently approved Small Grants in Round II totaling $9,047. The Small Grant Program is an outreach of the Community Impact funding process. The available amount of grant dollars each year is subject to change. One-time grants, up to $5,000, are awarded to organizations aligned with UWSWMN’s priority areas. More than $6,000 was also granted by UWSWMN in the Round I grant cycle.
Hunger: Backpack Program of Murray County Central Public Schools
This Small Grant will provide weekend meal opportunities for food insecure students at Murray County Central Public Schools. Grant Award: $4,170.
The other grant recipient in Round II is the Preventive Dental for Youth Program at Westbrook-Walnut Grove Elementary.
United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. In southwest Minnesota, we focus on health, education, financial stability, hunger and safety & well-being. For more information on our commitment to the area, please visit our website at www.UnitedWaySWMN.org.
Pictured L-R: Nikki Cheskie and Desiree Haupert
Three more additional student made signs installed. Thanks to Mr. Biren and his class for making and installing the signs.
Slayton Kiwanis Club program today was provided by Assistant Speech coach Andy Berndt, Cameron Kresko, and Josie Harms. Wonderful job performing for a great community organization!
West elementary students added 3,996 squares to a mural, celebrating "I Love to Read" month!
4th grade students enjoying an ice cream cone for World Down Syndrome Day. A special Thanks to the Biegler Family.
Starting on Monday morning, March 25th, buses will run on regular routes for both mornings and evenings (where possible). Please contact Ludolph's with any road concerns in your area. Thanks for your understanding during this time. You will be contacted with any further updates.
Murray County Central High School/MN Math Corps has a part time Math Tutor position open for the 2019-2020 school year. This position involves working one-on-one with students in grades 7 and 8 who need help in Math. This 11 month position will begin in August. To read more about this unique opportunity, including full position descriptions, and to apply, visit www.minnesotamathcorps.org or call Jake Scandrett, Principal at 507-836-6184 Ext. 4102 to get more information.
Two more completed signs hung today. Again, thanks to Mr. Biren and MCC students who made these signs with the plasma cutter. Student work giving back to the school while learning a great trade!
The new greenhouse sign made by students has been hung. Thanks to Mr. Biren and students for your work on this project.
The HS Band attended the Large Group Contest in Pipestone today. Out of 40 possible points, the high school band received a 35, 37, and a 37, which are all superior ratings! Congratulations to Mr. Helgeson and the MCC Band.
MCC Parent Satisfaction/Communication Survey. Please take a few moments to provide feedback to the District to help better serve you and the students in our schools. Follow the link www.surveymonkey.com/r/Parent19Feedback
The survey will remain open until Wed, April 3 at 5:00 pm
Plants are growing in the greenhouse!
The "Night of Jazz" has been moved to the Silverberg due to roof concerns at the Plaid Moose. There are plenty of tickets left! $25 for adults & $20 for students - can be purchased from the Plaid Moose or call them at 507-393-0100 to reserve yours. Hope to see you all there!
Due to the condition of the many unpaved roads in the District, starting tomorrow, March 15th buses will pick up on paved roads only until further notice. Please coordinate with Ludolph's or your driver on approximate pick up times to your nearest paved road.
MCC Schools will be closed today, Thursday March 14, 2019 due to local flooded roads and the forecast of ice, snow, wind, and difficult travel conditions.
Congratulations to our State Bound Knowledge Bowlers! Here are the results from yesterday's Regional Knowledge Bowl meet:
Team 1: 1st Place: Advancing to State KB meet April 10/11 at Cragun's Resort. Jack Pierson, Alyssa Boynton, Rachel Siedschlag, Bryason Korver, Miranda Van Ruler
Team 5: 10th Place: Dawson Blankenship, Rylan Engelkes, Ryan Risacher, Brailynn Breberg, Logan Steinle
Team 4: 33rd place: Jesse Ray, Dante Damm, Dayton Johnson, Ryanna Schreier
Murray County Central High School has a full time teaching position in the Physical Education/ Health Department. The teacher in this position would be responsible for our HS weight training classes as well as JH phy. ed/ health classes. *Possible coaching opportunities are also available. If interested please apply online at mcc.mntm.org. If you have any questions regarding this position please contact Jake Scandrett, HS principal, at 507-836-6184.
The school phone number 507-836-6183 is no longer in service. If you have this programmed into your phone, please change this number to 507-836-6184. The attached photo includes all of the direct lines for your convenience.
Because of softball, baseball, golf, and track practices starting & unable to be outside at this time, the new practice gym will be closed for night open walk/run sessions (6:00-9:00 p.m.) until further notice. The morning open walk/run is still open from 5:30-8:30 am Mon-Fri .