The Murray County Central School District will be joining school districts throughout the state to salute their local education leaders during Minnesota’s annual School Board Recognition Week February 17-21, 2020. The commemorative week is designed to recognize the contributions made by Minnesota’s school board members, including the Murray County Central School... READ MORE >

REBEL ROUND UP By Elissa Reinsma What’s Happening in Community Ed . . . Batting Cage On Sundays, the batting cage in the new practice gym is dropped down for grades 3-12. This is a great opportunity for the kids to get into the swing of baseball and softball season! There are about twenty 3rd-6th grade students and several from the junior... READ MORE >

“In recognition of Thank A Coach/Advisor Week, we honor and support the thousands of coaches and advisors across Minnesota that make an integral, positive and lifelong impact on our students. The impact of coaches and advisors is an asset to our education-based profession, students, school districts and local communities. Thank you, coaches and advisors, for all... READ MORE >

It’s hard to believe that spring is right around the corner given the weather over the past couple of weeks, but the rhythm of our district now places us in full preparation for spring and beyond. In schools all around Minnesota, districts are preparing students for course registration with class meetings, a review of course requirements and discussions about... READ MORE >

“Thank A Coach/Advisor Week” celebrates contributions to students With the support of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Minnesota State High School League, the Minnesota Interscholastic Activities Administrators Association and the Minnesota... READ MORE >

Rebel Roundup – January 22, 2020 Test Taking Season We are approaching an important time for our students and staff as they will be taking the MCA tests shortly. Our district is evaluated and compared to all other schools based on our test scores each year. MCC Schools has a strong tradition of excellent scores and ranks very high in the state of... READ MORE >

As we begin the second semester of the school year at MCC, preparations are in place for the MN state tests. These tests take place every spring and are required. We hope parents keep the testing dates in mind when scheduling trips and/or appointments for your students. It is best for the students to be in school on the scheduled test dates rather than having to... READ MORE >

I hope that everyone had an enjoyable Christmas and I wish everyone a Happy New Year in 2020. It is hard to believe that the 2019-2020 school year is at the midpoint on January 20th. The second semester begins on Tuesday, January 21st. As the amount of daylight continues to grow each day now, we can look forward to the warmer days of spring! I am a realist though... READ MORE >

Have you ever considered being a substitute teacher or wondered what it takes? MCC Schools is always looking to add to their list of substitutes and want to make you aware of what it takes to sub in a great environment with great kids! MCC has a strong reputation of being a great school to sub teach in. To work as a substitute teacher in Minnesota, you need to... READ MORE >

A Holiday Thank You MCC Schools have been very busy over the past several weeks! We wish to extend a warm thank you to all of the parents, family, and community members who have come out to help support our students at special events. Your presence at concerts, sporting events, craft and goodie making days, etc. has been noticed and very much appreciated! ... READ MORE >

What’s Happening in Community Ed . . . YOUTH BASKETBALL The winter season is off to an exciting start with 59 young players out for basketball at MCC in Grades 4-6. The youth basketball players began practice the first weekend in November with Coach Luke Freeman, Coach Tim Cariveau and the high school players at the skill sessions where they focused on... READ MORE >

It has been approximately one year since the launch of our Murray County Central Schools app! We have been thrilled with what it has to offer our students, parents, community members, family and friends. It can let you know what is happening on campus, right from your phones. We know that families are using smartphones as a primary means to communicate. That’s why... READ MORE >

Last month we received our ACT school report as we do each year around this time. The ACT is a college entrance exam that students usually take during their Junior year that measures a student’s high school knowledge and college readiness. The scores from this year’s ACT data was for the graduating class of 2019. Scores are always staggered about a year and a... READ MORE >

Successful Fundraiser/Winter Safety I would like to sincerely thank our students, teachers, parents, community members, relatives and friends for making our Cherrydale fundraiser a huge success. The proceeds from the sales were around $13,000 and we couldn’t have done this without you. These funds will allow us to enhance our PBIS program as well as help fund... READ MORE >

Congratulations to many recipients at the 2019 Murray County Central American Education Celebration. Several student honorees and academic letter winners were honored. 10 year service pin recipients: Kati Bobeldyk, Karen Hildebrandt, Sharon Johnson, Kristin Nau, Theresa Nysetvold 15 year service pin recipient:Paul Haberman 20 year service pin recipient: April... READ MORE >

We can all put a stop to bullying. People can be mean, but there is no excuse for it. What is bullying? The Pacer National Bullying Prevention Center gives this definition: “Bullying is when someone is being hurt either by words or actions on purpose, usually more than once, feels bad because of it, and has a hard time stopping what is happening to them.” ... READ MORE >

Minneapolis, MN – Thanks to a sponsorship from K.A.H.R. Foundation, Murray County Central High School teachers, Kim DeLong and April Johnson, went into this school year with key resources, tools, and strategies for their classrooms as a result of attending BestPrep’s four-day Technology Integration Workshop (TIW) this summer at the University of St. Thomas in... READ MORE >

MCC Musical Theater is excited to bring to the stage, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army... READ MORE >

The 2nd graders had an awesome Pioneer Day on Friday, October 11. They started the day at the Murray County Historical Museum. Thank you to Janet Timmerman for organizing the tour. Luann Parker showed the children how to make butter with a churn. Margaret Kluis was in the log cabin and shared stories about pioneer life. The students learned about making apple... READ MORE >

As our fall youth programs are winding down for the season, I wish to take this opportunity to extend a sincere THANK YOU to all of our volunteer coaches for youth athletics. I am grateful to all the parents that have given their Tuesday and Thursday evenings to attend 5th and 6th Grade Tackle practices and share their experience and knowledge. MCC Tackle... READ MORE >

Rebel Roundup: Updates from the High School We have had a busy start to the year, and it is hard to believe we are already at the end of the first month of school! With homecoming falling during the second week of school this year, and all the associated activities, time has flown by. We have been working on some big projects throughout the... READ MORE >

New at MCC Elementary Mrs. Colleen Freeman and Mrs. Taylor Ossefoort has joined our MCC staff this year. Both teacher bring experience and energy to our Kindergarten and ECSE teams. Emily Pick is doing a long term substitute for Taylor to begin the school year. Jennifer Kimman and Grant Fodness join our district through the Southwest West Central Service Coop... READ MORE >

BURGER FEED Sponsored by MCC Drama Department THURSDAY • SEPT 26 MCC vs SWC Volleyball Game 5:00 until gone $6.00 Meal $4.00 Burger Grillmasters: Murray County Cattleman’s Association READ MORE >

Rebel Round Up What’s happening this fall in the Counseling Department at MCC High School? This year we are forming a School Counseling Advisory Council. This will be made up of students, staff, school board, parents, and community/business representatives. We will meet three times a year: fall, winter, spring. The meetings will take place in the... READ MORE >

On November 5th, the School District will be asking voters to consider a ballot question to renew our current operating levy that has been in place for the past nine years and will expire in 2021. Under current law, operating referendums are valid for up to 10 years, at which point a school board must seek voter approval to renew the referendum. At the August 12th,... READ MORE >

As children return to school, it’s important to turn in your family’s school meal application. You need to complete a benefits application every year. If you qualify for free or reduced meals, that status does carry over for the first 30 days of the next school year. This allows time to complete a new application and have it processed. If you fail to do so,... READ MORE >

As our summer is ending and the school year is fast approaching I wanted to share a tradition change due to some schedule conflicts for Homecoming. Homecoming Coronation has generally been on Monday evenings. For the upcoming school year we had to move the Coronation because of some unexpected schedule changes. We will be having Coronation on Saturday in hopes of... READ MORE >

The links below include information on tobacco use and vaping for teens. Please share this important information with your children. https://store.samhsa.gov/system/files/pep19-12_0.pdf https://store.samhsa.gov/system/files/pep19-07_0.pdf READ MORE >

Parents, guardians and MCC community members: The end of another school year is upon us and this school year was one for the record books. With the large number of full snow days, late starts, and early outs; it definitely made things a challenge in many ways. Now that we are planning for graduations, year-end projects, finals and class trips/celebrations; it... READ MORE >

MCC K-Kids is a community service group sponsored by the Slayton Kiwanis Club. We have had an active group this year with 30 students in grades 5 and 6 participating. K-Kids have had a busy year – holding a gift collection for the Murray County Christmas Project, making Teacher Appreciation Easter notes, helping with the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast and Soup &... READ MORE >

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) was established to ensure that children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. The program is sponsored by the USDA and administered by the Department of Education. MCC School District is a proud sponsor of the SFSP. As a sponsor, MCC provides free meals to all children ages 1-18. Last summer our... READ MORE >

Cindy (Courtney Tutt), Snow (Kelly Dahlhoff), Beauty (Josie Harms), Briar Rose(Rachel Siedschlag), and Florine (Symone Harms) are bored of their princess lives. To spice things up, they go on an adventure to save the kingdom from supervillain Delusia (Vanessa Dahlgren). Delusia’s minions are out to steal the youth of all children. With help from Rumpel (Jake... READ MORE >

Rebel Roundup- E-Learning Days There has been much discussion surrounding the possible implementation of e-learning days given the recent bout of bad weather. This hot topic was brought to the forefront this year with the many snow days (10 for Murray County Central so far) and extreme cold of the polar vortex. A few weeks ago, the Minnesota Department of... READ MORE >

Culture Club Burger Feed - Friday, April 5 from 4:30pm to 7:00pm READ MORE >

MCC Elementary was approached last spring by Chandler Feed with the idea of starting a Backpack Program in our local school. Chandler Feed’s professional connections with the Nutra Blend Company provided a start-up grant through the Nutra Blend “Drive to Feed Program”. The goal of the Backpack Program is to reduce childhood hunger by sending food packages... READ MORE >

Approximately one year ago, we were gearing up for the construction season and the breaking of ground for our new building addition. With the completion of that project in early January, we found ourselves in a great situation where we had a positive balance of funds remaining from the bond project of approximately $750,000. A survey was sent out to all district... READ MORE >

We can all agree that it has been a long winter. If you have “cabin fever”, join us on Friday, March 8 for our 9th annual Coaches vs Cancer event! The staff of MCC will take on the students in a “competitive” game of basketball. The score may matter to some, but the real reason for this event is to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The Murray... READ MORE >

Dear Parents/Guardians, After our snow day on February 20th, we are at 8 full days off (7 that we need to make up). After much discussion and thought, the decision has been made by the school board with my recommendation to add 20 minutes to each day starting on Monday, March 4th for the remainder of the year. Dismissal from Central will be at 3:25 p.m. and... READ MORE >

The Minnesota School Boards Association has set February 18-22, 2019 as School Board Recognition Week in Minnesota as a time to build awareness and understanding of the vital function an elected board of education plays in our society. Murray County Central is joining all public school districts across the state to celebrate School Board Recognition Week to honor... READ MORE >

Keeping Children Safe (Resources from Minnesota Department of Public Safety) Stay inside. During snowstorms, blowing snow and cold can make it hard to see and easy to get lost — even close to home. Wait until the storm is gone to go outside.Dress right. When going out to play after a storm, dress in snowsuits or layers of clothing, waterproof coat and boots,... READ MORE >

It Takes a Village…. With the commissioning of our new gym and open house behind us, it is a good feeling to know that our community continues to look forward, providing the best education possible in the best facilities possible for our students. Our new gym has been utilized since day one with physical education classes, practices, and walkers from... READ MORE >

Test Taking Season We are approaching an important time for our students and staff as they will be taking the MCA tests shortly. Our district is evaluated and compared to all other schools based on our test scores each year. MCC Schools has a strong tradition of excellent scores and ranks very high in the state of Minnesota. I encourage you to stress to your... READ MORE >

Most of us dread the forecast when it calls for a week of snow. But at MCC we are celebrating winter with Snow Week 2019 on January 28 through Feb. 1st. January can be a long and cold month, so we are ending it with some fun and special activities. We have dress up days as follows: Monday—Snow Gear Day,... READ MORE >

Paraprofessionals: Integral to Student Success at MCC In every school throughout the nation there are many people involved behind the scenes to make the educational experience a successful one for each student. Everyday children attend school in pursuit of an education that will help them be successful throughout their lives. Who attends to the special... READ MORE >

Our school has been tremendously blessed by the kindness of others during this holiday season. Several community members contacted me with hopes of “adopting” a family they could help this Christmas. In the end, 12 families in our district received gifts, household items, gift cards, etc. from their “Secret Santas”. MCC staff would like to take this opportunity... READ MORE >

MCC Early Childhood Screening The early childhood years from birth to the start of kindergarten are an important time of rapid learning and growth. Early Childhood Screening (ECS) is a program adopted by the state of Minnesota that helps to identify health and developmental needs of young children before they enter kindergarten. Screening during early childhood... READ MORE >

Rebel Roundup- Hospital Partnership I wanted to share about a new opportunity we are working on for our students. Murray County Central (MCC), Fulda Public Schools (FPS), and Murray County Medical Center (MCMC) have been undergoing talks to partner together in order to offer an Introduction to Medical Careers course for the 2019 fall semester. According to a... READ MORE >

I would like to sincerely thank our students, teachers, parents, community members, relatives and friends for making our Cherrydale fundraiser a huge success. The proceeds from the sales were around $15,000 and we couldn’t have done this without you. These funds will allow us to enhance our playground at West and Central, as well as fund various field trips, school... READ MORE >

Sign up now for the 2020 Culture Club trip to England, Ireland, and France. The trip is open to students currently in grades 9-11 and their immediate families, previous travelers, and MCC district employees. There is a $200 early enrollment discount if you enroll by November 23rd. Contact April Johnson with any questions. Enroll here. READ MORE >

Congratulations to all of the student honorees, academic letter recipients, staff service award winners, Support Person of the Year (Joe Meyer) Paraprofessional of the Year (Teresa Hamman), Friend of Education (Slayton Women of Today), Retired Educator (Tarry Boelter), Teacher of the Year (Nancy Boerboom), and Wall of Fame Inductee (Cal Wurpts). All of these... READ MORE >

With Murray County Central’s 11th annual American Education Week we look to celebrate the accomplishments of our students, staff, and community members who have contributed in a significant way to our district. At Murray County Central High School, we understand that teaching our students is about more than just a focus on academics. Educating the whole child... READ MORE >

During this year's American Education Week—November 12-16, 2018—millions of educators, parents, students, and community leaders will join the National Education Association (NEA) in raising awareness about the critical need to provide every child with a quality public education. On behalf of the entire Murray County Central School District staff, thank... READ MORE >

Continuing a track record of amazing performances, MCC Musical Theater will once again be bringing a cherished classic to the stage. Students in grades 7-12 have been singing, dancing, and laughing their way to a fantastic performance for you and your friends. This heartwarming show is family friendly, with non-stop entertainment for everyone.Join Ariel and her... READ MORE >

MCC Schools are blessed to have so many great parents who care about their child’s education. What happens in the home environment has tremendous impact on a child’s ability to reach their academic potential. Here are some small but important changes you can make at home which can positively impact your child’s school success. Make sure your child... READ MORE >

The 2nd graders had an awesome Pioneer Day on Friday, October 12. They started the day at the Murray County Historical Museum. Thank you to Janet Timmerman for organizing the tour. Luann Parker showed the children how to make butter with a churn. Korin Koch was in the log cabin and shared stories about pioneer life. The students learned about making maple... READ MORE >

Overall youth tobacco use has increased for the first time since 2000. A study of Minnesota high school youth showed a 50 percent increase in electronic cigarettes usage over regular cigarette usage since 2014, with one in five high school students having tried e-cigarettes. While school districts and public health services across the state are working to address... READ MORE >

In this week’s Rebel Roundup, I take the opportunity to thank the fans of Murray County Central extra-curricular activities. MCC fans – spanning the age range from youth to retiree – are truly devoted in their attendance at activities. Whether a choir or band concert, cross country meet, football game, theater production, or volleyball match – the community... READ MORE >

Punt, Pass & Kick Competition Sponsored by Slayton Kiwanis Sunday, October 14 Registration 1:00 pm – Competition 1:30 pm MCC Football Complex Punt, Pass & Kick is FREE and open to Boys and Girls ages 6-15 Tennis shoes only – no cleats please! Contact MCC Community Education for questions at (507) 836-8360Participant Wavier Form Name of... READ MORE >

With the first month under our belt here at MCC, we are now fully in the school routine. This month has been a blur with the hustle and bustle of teacher workshops, student orientations, homecoming, and students getting re-acclimated to classes, studying, and staying organized. It is good to have the hallways full of students again with their energy and... READ MORE >

The administrators of Murray County Central School District want to call to the attention of all parents and community members the emergency school closing procedures. School closing announcements will use the term “Murray County Central Schools” and will apply to MCC High School, MCC Elementary School and Chandler Christian School. Announcements of... READ MORE >

WOW, where did the summer go? Hard to believe we already have a couple weeks of classes already. We are all adjusting to the daily routines, which include bus schedules, homework, band lessons, choir practice, and after school activities.There’s one more thing we hope you can squeeze into your list – talking to your kids about being safe online.Your students are... READ MORE >

Who doesn’t love a parade? The MCC Student Council invites community organizations to add an entry to this year’s Homecoming Parade, which is on Friday, September 21 starting at 2:30 on Broadway Avenue. Line-up starts at 2:15 at the First National Bank and south on Linden Avenue. Contact Amy Woldt at the high school to register your parade entry. Special Note: ... READ MORE >

Dear Parents and Guardians of Murray County Central Public School Students, It’s hard to believe that it is the start of another school year and the summer break is now over. As we start another school year and by observing during staff workshop week, I continue to be appreciative of our great staff and supportive community that join to help support our most... READ MORE >

Welcome to Murray County Central Schools! Our Mission statement proclaims that MCC proudly is "Providing educational excellence through diverse learning experiences to develop respectful, responsible, and productive citizens with high values and integrity." We are honored to have MCC Elementary recently named a Minnesota Celebration School! Our state test scores... READ MORE >