#MCSFFA congratulations to Theresa Ascherl earning her State FFA Degree, she put a lot of time and energy to earn this. Sorry we could not celebrate this at state convention.
From the NSAA office:
All remain From the NSAA office ing NSAA activity practices and competitions, including district and state competitions, have been cancelled for this school year. These cancelations are part of a new Directed Health Measure issued by Governor Ricketts.
Bylaw 3.2.7 (Summer Activities) will go into effect on May 26th. In the interim, Bylaw 3.2.6.1 (School-Year, Out-of-Season) is expected to be followed by all member school athletic programs.
The NSAA continues to encourage all member schools to follow CDC, local, state and federal health department recommendations.
The May 1st Transfer List deadline remains unchanged.
Any further official updates will be posted on the NSAA website and the NSAA social media platforms.
#MCSFFA today our chapter will be recognized by NEFB as a leader in the Connecting Chapters program @ https://www.facebook.com/events/15663382822898 @ 4:30pm
Please vote!
Hi, I hope everyone is staying healthy! Here are the numbers of the companies that are providing free or upgraded internet service for on line school. Allo 308-532-1400 Charter 866-874-2389
Great Plains 855-853-1483
Mrs. Brownfield
If any junior high or high school students left items at Stapleton, please contact McPherson County school office so we can get a list together and get your items from Stapleton. Please do this as soon as possible because we will get stuff from Stapleton on Wednesday so we can have it ready for pickup on Thursday with the rest of students belongings.
Teachers are working hard to get online learning up and going!
If your elementary students need some activities for PE, I posted some on my website. Go to mcstryon.org home page, then click under menu, staff pages, find my picture and click on my weebly website. Once on my site, go to the PE page. There are lots of activities and I will add more throughout the year. Feel free to share your pictures with me! I would love to post them on the website. Miss all of you!
Mrs. Florea
Here is a video update from the Superintendent regarding our plan moving forward. Stay tuned for more information!
https://youtu.be/ysfeZ5bu-O8
We miss you guys! Call, text, or email us if you need someone to talk to.
Here is some information on receiving free meals.
Oh the naughty Leprechaun was at it! He wasn’t fooled by the coins left on the students desks. Maybe next year he will be nice!
No Joy Club for three weeks starting today, March 17, 2020. Please spread the word.
MNAC music contest has been canceled. Other MNAC contest and events will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks.
There will be a school board meeting at 9 am in the high school commons, Tuesday, March 17th regarding the Corona Virus and school.
No Jr. High quiz bowl at Stapleton on Tuesday.
All,
The NSAA is aware of the fluidity of COVID-19 and the potential impact hosting statewide events could have regarding the on-going public health threat. Many of our member schools are making decisions in the best interest of their student participants, coaches and communities. The NSAA is regretfully suspending district and state speech contests until further notice.
This is an unprecedented event. The NSAA Board of Directors and staff understand the hardship this has created for our membership. The NSAA will use this time to evaluate potential alternatives and the next steps for moving forward.
Sincerely,
Jeff Stauss
Assistant Director
Nebraska School Activities Association
#MCSFFA received notice from NDE Ag Education today all CTSO Conventions have been suspended until further notice. This includes FBLA & FFA due to concerns of covid-19. Following guidelines set by CDC and Nebraska Health Department. They are working out details for contest,
From the NSAA
All,
Our office has been informed that North Platte will not be able to host the C1-6, C2-6, D1-5 and D2-5 NSAA District Speech contests on Monday, March 16th, due to their building being close.
We are working to find an alternative plan. Once more information is available, you will be informed.
Sincerely,
Jeff Stauss
NSAA Assistant Director
We will keep everyone informed as we get information.
Jr. High quiz bowl at Hershey on Monday, March 16th is cancelled.
K-2 pirates are learning about the stars. They had to make a plan for a constellation. They received 15 marshmallows to achieve this. Keep shooting for the stars!
Jr. High Quiz bowl placed 6 out of 14 teams out of MNAC. Great job for your first meet. Next meet will be Monday, March 16th in Hershey at 4:00.
The Steakhouse in Tryon will be closed for lunch on Monday, March 9th. Please make sure kids bring their lunch to school. Thanks!
5th period woods finished the Adirondack chairs that were built for the math teacher
Some fantastic scroll saw work that a few of my students are working on
Don’t forget to register and enjoy a night of great information.
Wow! How much weight can popsicle sticks hold? Mr. Simmons 5-8 grade wood classes built bridges that had to be 14 inches long with no more than 200 popsicle sticks and wood glue.
The winners from each division were:
5th grade: Devanee Connell and Nevaeh White at 110 pounds.
6th: Levi Goosey, Kamilla Johnston, and Noah Gardner at 165 pounds.
7th: Joseph Brannan and Isaac Goosey at 150 pounds.
8th: Braden Powell and Kaden Blake at 300 pounds!!
Way to go to all participants!
The school board meeting tomorrow night has been changed to 6:00pm.
#MCSFFA congratulations to the floriculture team that qualified for Nebraska Ag Ed CDE contest in April and the other members competing today
The 3rd-8th grade students competed in the McPherson County Spelling Bee today. All students did a great job, and congratulations to William Anderson who qualified for the Omaha World-Herald Midwest Spelling Bee!
Due to weather conditions, McPherson County Schools will be closed today, Tuesday Feb 25th.
The 6th grade spent some time this afternoon learning Spanish! Jency Starr taught parts of the body to the class using a presentation, memory game, and life-size paper model to label.
Friday Feb 28th McPherson County Schools 5th 6th 7th and 8th grade will be having a popsicle stick bridge competition. This will be held in the gym the last two periods of the day. All of the students have been working hard on there bridges. 12 bridges total
Jr High went on a career tour today to Troyers, Hiebner's, Cash-Wa, Ag Valley COOP, Farm Credit Services of America, & Shrake Autobody, Thank You
FYI......The Steakhouse will be closed for student lunches Monday, Feb. 24th. Please make sure your child brings a lunch that day.
McPherson County Schools will have a 10:00 start this morning, February 20th. Bus will run accordingly.
Correction #MCSFFA Sam Wilkens Nebraska FFA officer visited our chapter today.
#MCSFFA Sam Willems Nebraska FFA officer making a chapter visit. Unfortunately his visit was cut short due to weather. But made a big impact.
Due to weather conditions, we will be dismissing school at 12pm.
Students and staff of the month of February are:
K-2: Ashlynn Waddell
3-6: Alexander Anderson
K-6 Staff: Mr. Jeppson
7-12: Kaden Blake and Camron White
7-12 staff: Mr. Neilson
Congratulations everyone!
K-2 Scooting for math!
Congratulations to Brooklynn and Katherine! 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏
They earned pie for their hard work in ALEKS!
The 6th grade students earned their January Book Its by giving a book report dressed as a character from their book!
5th grade working with coding. They are designing step by step, sprites that move or talk within scenes.
The 4th-8th grade students participated in the school Geography Bee today to see who would have a chance to compete at the state GeoBee. All did a great job!
Anatomy class is moving with PiYo.
Pictures of High school students and staff of the month!
January students and staff members are:
K-2: Bryson Phelps
3-6: Natalie Waddell
Elementary staff: Meka Melvin
7-12 students: Brooklyn Fisher and Hollianna Watson
High school staff: Shelly Apperson
Congratulations to everyone and keep up the outstanding positive attitudes!
K-2 celebrated 100 days of school on Friday. Their day was filled with activities that involved 100.
Congratulations to 1st Joseph Brannan, 2nd Kaden Blake, 3rd Saije Phelps, 7th & 8th grade Elks Americanism Essays that are moving on for state judging
Congratulations to 5th & 6th graders whose Elks Americanism Essays are moving onto state. 1st Braydon McNutt, 2nd Rachel Kemp, and 3rd Klaire Ward
Elm Creek wrestling tournament has been cancelled today due to weather.
Due to icy roads conditions, McPherson County Schools will be closed Friday, January 17th.
7th grade science & Ag performing soil weathering labs
The 5th grade is taking their knowledge beyond their classroom. They taught K-2 important computer information about Personal Information and Cyberbullying. They created games to play with the K-2 classes.
The Jr. High class will have a Silent Auction Bake Sale tomorrow during the games against Cody-Kilgore in Tryon.
K-2 Pirates are learning their addresses. Practice makes perfect!
The Steakhouse in Tryon is now offering lunches for school kids Mon-Fri. Hamburger/chips--$5.25, Cheeseburger/chips--$5.50, Tacos--$3.00 each and individual sized Pizzas-- $3.50. Chicken Strips and Fries coming soon. Cash only or pre-pay. Call school office with any questions.
FYI: The Maverick Cafe has closed permanently. Please be sure your child(ren) bring a lunch on Monday. Thanks.
The basketball games scheduled for today have been rescheduled for tomorrow and Thursday. Times TBD
Merry Christmas from everyone at McPherson County Schools!
Thank you to Ed Black -winning bid for the bench and end tables and to Tim Karn - winning bid for the eagle plaque. Thanks for supporting the McPherson County woods class.
Basketball tomorrow in Tryon starting at 5:30. The woods class will be taking bids on some nice wood projects that would make excellent Christmas gifts! Also Jr. High will be hosting a bake sale and the basketball teams are sponsoring a pop shoot! So many things, so come on out, watch basketball, and leave with some goodies!
The third and fourth graders are "lighting" up the holidays and the hallways with their latest art project!
Just a little fun PE activity over the weekend. Elks Hoop Shoot at Adams Middle School on Sunday starting at 1. For girls and boys ages 8-13. It is free.
Isaac, Leyton, Kaden, and Ethan earned pie this month in their individual learning paths in ALEKS math. Congratulations! Ethan was shy and didn't want his picture taken.
#mcstryon #MCSFFA Congratulations to JH quiz bowl team placing 2nd, Kaden & Katherine Red ribbons on their Discovery & Ag Literacy speeches, Kinnley FFA Creed
K-2 working together to make snowmen as a team. Planning, cooperation, and teamwork were accomplished to make these fine creations.
K-2 working on the phases of the moon with Oreos!
Students working on the MCS display at the Lincoln Historical Society
Students working on the MCS display at the Lincoln Historical Society
Our Fall Fun day was postponed, but it was well worth the wait! The students and staff of McPherson County put labels on 8,000 candy canes that will be available at the Lincoln County Historic Museum at our display during the holiday season. Then everyone was treated to a fall feast of chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, and dessert. Thanks goes out to Mrs. Shareen Munson, Mrs. Carol Watson, and the FCS classes.
Thanks goes out to the McPherson County Improvement Club for hosting the fall sports banquet last night. Congratulations to all of the athletes and coaches for a great fall season.
Few more HAL pictures
3-6 HAL learning some valuable skills on how to ask deeper questions.
Congratulations goes to our cast and crew of “The Lady Pirates of the Caribbean”! District Runner-Up!! Great season everyone! Acting awards go to Theresa Ascherl, Hollianna Watson, Malaky Johnston, and Jency Starr!
Playwright: L. Henry Dowell
Published by Black Box Theatre Publishing.
District Play Production will be Monday, December 2 at North Platte High School. Let’s fill the theatre in support of our students! They perform at approximately 4:15 CT. See you there!
Due to the expected winter storm, McPherson County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, Nov 26th. Have a safe and happy holiday!
3-6 HAL has been rescheduled to December 3 due to the impending weather. Third times a charm! Same time and same place.
This Monday!
7th Period HS Strength Training class. Getting better every day!
Play Production of "Lady Pirates of the Caribbean" will be Monday, November 25, at 7:00pm in McPherson County auditorium. It will be a dessert theatre.
Each cast and crew member, please bring a dessert for the event.
Dessert Theater is Monday, at 7 pm. Parents please bring a dessert that feed at least six and have it pre-sliced. Please plan to have the dessert at the school by 6:30.
Congratulations Lady Pirates of the Caribbean on your Runner-Up finish at MNAC West! Many acting awards with Best Supporting Actor, Lane Watson. Best Supporting Actress, Hollianna Watson. Runner-Up actress Jency Starr! You guys rocked it today. Other acting honors went to Jency Starr, Hollianna Watson, Lane Watson, Samantha Bryant, Samantha Simmons, Malaky Johnston, and Katelyn Powers.
One act kids are getting ready. See you in Thedford at 2:15!
One-Act in Thedford tomorrow has been postponed one hour due to the impending weather. First show will start at 10:00CT. McPherson County will perform at 2:15.
Some great leadership information was brought to us today in Kearney. We were well represented as a school and our SAC members! We brought back some fun things we are going to try and incorporate into our schools and community.
One more HAL!
7-8 HAL creating ideas with toothpicks.
7-8 HAL amping up the brain power!
Students and staff of the month goes to......
K-2: Hudsyn Gragg
3-6: Rachael Kemp
7-12: Samantha Simmons and Jency Start
Elementary Staff: Mrs. Lovitt
High school staff: Mr. Jensen
Awesome work everyone!!
Thursday the One-Act team will perform at Thedford at 1:30 for MNAC!
Artwork by Nastacia Waddell
3-6 HAL day is Tuesday, November 26.
The Junior Class did some fun demonstrations of Newton’s Laws of Motion with the 5th Grade Class today. Thanks to Tabby, Malaky, Lane and Mrs. Gumb
Congratulations One-Acts crew in North Platte today! Acting awards went to Theresa Ascherl, Hollianna Watson, Lane Watson, Malaky Johnston, and Samantha Simmons. Malaky also won Best Supporting Actor! Way to go kids and coaches! Next performance will be in Gothenburg on November 19th. Performance time is 1:15.
Attention Lady Maverick Basketball Players:
We will have practice on Monday at 4 pm. Because of the Dinner Theatre being held in Stapleton on Tuesday, we will have a non mandatory shoot around in Tryon for the players who are not involved in the Play Production.
Thank you!
Coach Melvin, Terry, & Weems.
High school students got a chance to finish the bench and end tables they were working on. The bench and tables will be on display the night of Dec 17th the first home basketball game they will be up for bid money raised will be use to buy more wood supplies for the woods classes
We have some kids who worked hard to earn pie by completing one or more slices of their ALEKS pie in math! Enjoy!
The Freshman Class is thankful to everyone who supported their Krispy Kreme fundraiser by purchasing donuts or by giving a monetary donation!
8th grade with their first cnc router projects
3-6 HAL day for November 13th will be rescheduled. I will let everyone know as soon as I get the information on the new date. Thank you.
The McPherson Co. school board workshop scheduled for tonight at 7:00 has been cancelled.
Today is the last day to get your Krispy Kreme order in! Give us a call at the school to place an order if you want some yummy doughnuts! $10 a dozen. Money is being raised by the Freshman Class. Thanks!
PARENTS: The permission slip for your child to attend the pep rally tomorrow in Stapleton is due tomorrow morning. Students who do not turn in a slip must be picked up at 1 pm in Tryon. If you need another slip sent home, please call the school office at 587-2262.
Don't forget to get your Krispy Kreme doughnut orders in before the end of the school day this Thursday, November 7! Contact any Freshman. $10 a dozen and they will be here on Monday, November 11.
#mcstryon #MCSFFA Congratulations to Jared Schultis receiving his American Degree in Indianapolis. Members attended the National convention, world's largest career fair, over 67K members attended.
Parents: School pictures were handed out to each student today. Please look for the pictures in their backpacks. If you would like to schedule a retake please contact Nebraska Portraits at 308-530-0579.
We will be taking doughnut orders until the end of the day, Thursday, November 7. Thanks again for your support!
The Freshman Class is selling Krispy Kreme glazed doughnuts for $10 a dozen to be delivered Monday, Nov. 11. Please contact any freshman, Kinnley, Ethan, Stephanie, Nastacia, or myself, Mrs. Vasa, to place an order. Funds go toward Prom 2022! Thank you for your support!
Spooky walk! 5-6 tried to help their blindfolded partner through the mud bogs, poisonous frogs, and witch hats without touching anything. They had to use verbal communication to guide the partners.
Ghosts in the graveyard! K-2 had to defeat the ghosts or pumpkins by knocking them over. Working on throwing skills.
5th grade studying static electricity/bad hair day
K-2 were discovering how a few ingredients combined could make ghost rockets. The students had fun “Blasting off” their ghosts.
3rd and 4th grade brought in their "Pumpkin Book Reports" today! The students were asked to pick a book of their choice and then create one of the characters from the story on a pumpkin with their families. They were all so creative and they turned out great!
FYI for parents' night, the order of names will go from Freshmen to Seniors with siblings going with the older sibling's class. This will take place in the gym.
Due to our home football/volleyball games, McPherson County Schools will dismiss at 2 pm tomorrow (Oct. 25th). Bus will run accordingly. Football is at 3 pm, volleyball at 5 pm.
K-2 pirates working on water evaporation and hypotheses.
5-6 working on core and cardiovascular activities.
Karen Haake took time to speak to students from McPherson County and Stapleton about real world issues that are happening all around us. The kids found the information very informative and interesting.
Parents' Night will be this Friday, October 25 in Tryon. Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country parents will be recognized between the JV volleyball and Varsity Volleyball games. Parents please be in Tryon by 5:00.
Here is the link to the Sophomore Scentsy Fundraiser. Happy buying!
https://kamiflorea.Scentsy.us/party/11470736/Class of 2022 Fundraiser MCHS
McPherson County Q1 Honor Roll
Congratulations!
McPherson County Junior High will be selling Scentsy as a fundraiser. Here is the link to the site. https://kamiflorea.Scentsy.us/party/11468800/McPherson County Junior High
Sophomores will also be selling Scentsy starting tomorrow. I will post a link to their site tomorrow.
Junior High repetitions and pattern design pumpkins.
The Lady Mavericks play Brady Eagles Saturday morning at 10:00 in the MNAC tournament. The games are at NPCC. Come on out and cheer loud!!
Teachers working hard on Monday, October 14th, with other teachers in our ESU to come up with ideas and goals to use in our classrooms to help our students. This is year two of this collaboration of all schools in ESU 16.
Karen Haase an awesome speaker and lawyer will be in Tryon on October 22nd and 23rd. Karen will talk about social media and internet safety. Every student and every parent needs to hear her cautions. All of Stapleton and Tryon students and parents are invited to attend. Tuesday October 22nd from 3:30 until 5:00 is the teacher presentation. From 7:00 to 8:30 pm is the parent presentation. No children. On Wednesday from 9:30 till 10:45 am will be students 7-12. No adults. Please attend it will be worth your time.
Congratulations to these fine people for being selected as students and staff of the month!
K-2: Journey
3-6: Devanee
Elementary Staff: Mrs. Badje
7-12: Nastacia and Josiah
7-12 Staff: Mrs. Vasa
Way to go!
The Mavericks Cafe will be closed on Tuesday, Oct. 15th. Students will need to be sure to bring their lunch to school.
Help Us Help Others!
We are going to reschedule the Financial Aid Presentation that was going to be tonight at 7. I will post more information when it becomes available.
Here is the link to watch Saturday's volleyball games in Dunning.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxVh4Tzo26dYMXpOseEhp2w/live
The 6th grade has been working as forensics experts to find out who stole the famous cookie mix! Was it Principal Goodgrade, Ms. Fuzzwurt, or Cindy Aplus?
SVM will play Arthur Co. at Anselmo-Merna at 3:00ct on October 17. This will be round one of MNAC.
Maverick in his new home
JV Football today in Sandhills-Thedford has been cancelled.
High school woods finished the Maverick today that will hang in the gym
Way to go Mavs on winning Sandhills State Bank game of the week!
Picture packets were handed out to students today. Please look for them tonight in their backpacks. Pictures are next Tuesday, October 8th. You can also order online.
https://nebraskaportraits.simplephoto.com/prepay/39409567
The JV football game at Sandhills/Thedford will be streamed. Go Mavs!
Stream Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC10MMZCmTrE6Rhs4DSiP0Xw/live
The HS PE class has been playing some Ultimate Frisbee!
McPherson County students participated in the Apply 2 College event today. Way to go seniors! #Apply2CollegeNE
#mcstryon Ag Students learning how to sanitize #TowerGarden before starting a new crop.
Jr high class finished their first project today a tic tac toe game with marble storage good job everyone
Sorry for the late post, student and staff of the month are:
K-2: Scarlet Waddell
3-6: Carsyn Gragg and Brayden McNutt
7-12: Stephanie Viter-Kincaid
Staff: Brooke Doggett and April Gaedke
They received gift certificates for one free student basket at Mavericks.
Congratulations!
5th grade presenting documents they created for technology class. They had to research technology words.
Congratulations Katelyn Powers and Leif Moen!
Homecoming dance will cost $3 individual or $5 a couple.
The Algebra 1 students are translating between words, symbols, tables, and area representations of algebraic expressions. They think I'm working them too hard!
Congratulations to the Homecoming Court:
Freshman - Ethan Schmidt & Nastacia Waddell
Sophomores - Camron White & Josiah McBeain
Juniors - Lane Watson & Tabitha Viter
The King and Queen will be crowned tonight after the football game! #WeAreMavericks
High school woods class working on the new maverick that will hang in the gym
Homecoming pep rally today at 7 pm in Tryon. McPherson Co. students will be dismissed at noon Friday, Sept. 20th. Bus will run accordingly. Homecoming games will be played in Stapleton Friday. JV VB @4 pm, Varsity VB @5 pm. JV FB at 7 pm. Royalty crowed after FB game.
Congratulations to our local students selected by the NSAA and U.S. Bank as candidates of the Believers and Achievers program. 48 students across the state of Nebraska will be selected as a finalist, out of those, the top 8 will receive a $500 scholarship. Good luck Jency and Hollianna.
Saturday there will be a Varsity quad and a JV triangular. Varsity will play at 1:00 in the main gym. The following is the JV schedule:
The schedule for the triangular will go as follows:
Sandhills Valley vs. North Platte St. Pat's @ 1:00 in the Activities Building
North Platte St. Pat's vs. Anselmo-Merna @ 2:00 in the Activities Building
Anselmo-Merna vs. Sandhills Valley @ 3:00 in the Activities Building
Go Mavs!
NHS Lock-In is next Saturday night, Sept. 14th. Jr High from 5:00 until 7:00, High school from 7:30 till 12:00.
$5.00 for admissions, concession stand will be available.
Knock out, volleyball, Hungry Hippo game. X-box competition (bring your own controller).
Other fun activities planned!!!
This will be at Stapleton. Sorry for the short notice.
Just a reminder for elementary students to wear your Maverick shirts and a jacket for the games tomorrow. It is supposed to be a little chilly! Go Mavs!
High school woods class making progress on their class project
HHD- Athletes will be dropped @ Stapleton around 4:15pm, North Platte students should be @ Cody Park between 4:15-4:30PM
*****Husker Harvest Days UPDATE***** Ag students attending HHD, Tryon departure time 6AM, North Platte 6:35AM, student needs either 5 unexpired canned goods that are protein (peanut butter, stew, soup, chicken, tuna) or $8 for entry, responsible for their own lunch.
6th grade working on there popsicle house village
JH Volleyball pictures will be rescheduled. WE ARE STILL DOING JH Football pictures today.
JH Volleyball pictures will be rescheduled. WE ARE STILL DOING JH Football pictures today.
Go Mavs! 44-7, third quarter!
The elementary is having a book fair this month. It will start on Monday September 9th and end on September 17th. Parents please come in during Parent - Teacher Conference to look around! I will also have it open in the mornings before school and during library times throughout the week. Click on the link below to shop online.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/mcstryonelementaryschool3
Jr high students working with the band saw
How much treasure does it take to sink a pirate ship? Groups had 5 minutes to build a boat to see if first, it could float, second how much treasure it could hold. All boats floated! The most treasure was 17!
Congratulations to Leyton and Ethan for earning PIE! Your hard work in math has paid off!
#MCSFFA Congratulations on to Tabitha Voter on a Blue ribbon for her hanging basket of Petunias
#MCSFFA blue ribbon range display boards, Leyton Connelly, Brooklyn Fisher, Saije Phelps & Tristan Waddell. Red range board Tara Phelps.
#MCSFFA Purple ribbons on range boards, Kaden Blake, Katherine Anderson, William Anderson & Peter Campbell
#MCSFFA Congratulations to Malaky Johnston for Reserve Grand Champion wiring board
#MCSFFA @ Me State Fair, Congratulations to Lane Watson GC electrical wiring board
The HS PE class has been pitching horseshoes at the park. They have improved so much and are even getting better than their teacher!
FYI: Tuesday there will be a Walking Taco fundraiser at the volleyball game in Wallace.
Good luck Lady Mavericks on your season opener today in Hayes Center. Action starts at 4pm - JV, followed by varsity triangular at 5pm. It's a great day to be a Maverick!! #gomavs
Grades 3-6; just a reminder that students need a pair of PE shoes that can be brought and left at the school. These are for indoor use. Shoes with good support and non-marking soles. They do not need to be expensive. Please have them here after Labor Day break. Thank you.
Thanks to the perkins grant we were able to purchase a CNC router for students to use
Just a friendly reminder that each student needs to bring a box of Kleenex to school. If you've already done so, thank you!
Woodworking students doing their router exams
Woodshop students working on there powertool exams
Students working on their power tool exams.
The 6th grade students are using cereal to learn how to make a dichotomous key.
The freshmen did a little team problem solving today to get their brains warmed up for a great MATH year!
Some of the math students did the 31-derful activity last week. Josiah and Camron were the first to complete the activity. Great job guys!
B ball at its best
#mcstryon #CASEASA Animal science class designing new animals.
First Day of School! Go Mavericks!!
***NEWS FLASH*** #MCSFFA Jared Schultis is a 2019 American Degree recipient
Parents sport information night has been postponed from August 7 to August 22 following the Red/White scrimmages.
The woodshop is ready for the kids in the 2019-20 school year!
Congratulations to Jency Starr and her Parliamentary Procedure team for their 9th place finish at nationals in San Antonio. Way to go!!
Happy Independence Day Longhorn Nation! Be safe and have fun!
Here is the link for participants for the Great Plains Health Combine.
http://www.gphealth.org/regionalcombine
Great opportunity for all student athletes.
Incoming Freshmen: Driver’s Ed will start July 15th from 9:00-11:45. Class will be Mon- Thurs. Driving time will be assigned that Friday. Call 587-2262 if you have any questions.
#MCSFFA Members helped with the BK Memorial barrel races in Stapleton today. Conditions were just a little wet in the arena. Job well done.
#MCSFFA Members helped with the BK Memorial barrel races in Stapleton today. Conditions were just a little wet in the arena. Job well done.
McPherson County Schools is looking for an energetic and dependable individual to fill a custodial position. This position includes vacation, sick leave, health insurance, and a great work environment. For questions and/or a job application and job description, please contact:
Dana Jeppson, Superintendent
(308) 587-2262
djeppson@mcstryon.org
#MCSFFA performed well @ setting up barrels and poles for the Be Quicker Barrel races in Stapleton. Good job Holli, Lane, and Tad.
For sale: 8” wood banquet tables for $25 each. Contact Shelly at 308.587.2262
For sale: McPherson County Schools is accepting sealed bids for a computer controlled plasma cutting table. It includes the computer, computer stand, and plasma cutting tip. It does not include the main plasma cutting machine. You can submit bids to:
McPherson County Schools
Dana Jeppson, Superintendent
P.O. Box 38
Tryon, NE 69167
Or email them to:
djeppson@mcstryon.org
Good afternoon everyone!!!!
All 9-11 grade students that signed up for our retreat From Stapleton and McPherson Co Schools:
We are leaving Stapleton at 1PM on Wednesday (the 29th). Mr Paben is going to drive us by bus to Lake Maloney and get us there safely to set up camp by 1:45!!! Remember... we are CAMPING in NE!!! Please plan accordingly! We have almost 30 of us, we can shre tents, etc. but survival will kick in if you don't bring what you need!! Of course boys and girls will be separated! I suggest tagging a friend or two if you want to plan sharing of shelter! We currently have 1 chaperone per 2 students. We cant wait to lead you and help you as we move into this experience! I suggest good shoes for camping as you never know what lyes before you! It's always easier to take layers off for weather than to find layers to put on so bring appropriate clothing for all weather! Keep in mind, It's just for 1 night! You don't need money... you don't need food (unless you choose to bring your own snacks)! I suggest bringing a water bottle... Don't forget your pillow! 😬 We will return to Stapleton School by 4PM on May 30th. Please have your rides waiting for you! I'm sure you will want a shower by then! 😁
Most of you keep asking "what" are we doing!?!?!? Prepare for camping. Everything else will be addition to with great leadership and unity activities provided by our coaching staff! We are ready for some fun in the sun (bring sunscreen)!
All chaperones (you know who you are) are available to answer any other questions you may have!
Wednesday is just around the corner! Ready??????? Set....... Go, Mavericks! ⛺️ 🔥
The school office summer hours are Monday-Thursday 7a-5p.
There was a change on the flyer for the MNAC games. Admission price is $5.00. Hope to see all of you there!
Come out and watch our fabulous conference and all of the talent we have!
Good luck Abigail Goosey at State track! Longhorn Nation is cheering you on!
Any kids interested in summer t-ball, coach pitch, or baseball contact Chance Connell or come next Tuesday to Stapleton baseball field at 5:30 for t-ball, baseball at 6:30.
Congratulations to Aubrey Schultis for being selected to play in the 2019 MNAC All Star Basketball Game! The games will be played at Sandhills High School in Dunning with the girls game starting at 5:30 pm and boys game to follow. Great job Aubrey and all the other players!
Mavericks Fundraiser brought to you by Stapleton Booster Club and McPherson County Improvement Club is now available online for pre-orders through July 1! If you didn’t get a chance to order from a student during this last couple of weeks, now’s your chance to get outfitted before the fall sports season begins! Show your team spirit! Profits go to supporting financial needs for our Mavericks Sports teams! We hope to have printed shirts in by August 5!
Sublime Boutique will be offering other designs on various apparel through the summer but not at this low price point. Any custom (not through this online fundraiser) Mavericks designs ordered through Sublime Boutique thru July 1, I will donate $5 per item ordered to the Mavericks Booster Clubs!
Please support our students through this cooperative process, show your team spirit and sportsmanship!
https://www.sublimeboutique-ne.com/mavericks-booster-improvement-club-fundraiser/
Congratulations to these students for making the Lincoln Journal Star Academic All-State
Theresa Ascherl- VB, GBB
Faith Corell- GBB
Abigail Goosey-VB, GTF
Rainah Holm- VB
Garrett Neal- BTF
Aubrey Schultis- VB, GBB, GTF
Jency Starr- VB, GBB
Hollianna Watson- VB, GBB,GTF
Congratulations to all students. Find the entire list here:
https://journalstar.com/news/local/education/academic-all-state-profiles-of-honorees-full-list-of-winners/collection_b6a31893-e980-5998-ad14-195e99d54fd9.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1
#MCSFFA Last day of Chapter Officer Leadership Training
Just a reminder Maverick apparel orders are due in the office at noon today.
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the Longhorn moms out there!
Congratulations to Abigail Goosey for qualifying for the State Track Meet in discus. Way to go!!!
ATTENTION SANDHILLS VALLEY MAVERICKS:
On Tuesday May 14th the coaches (football, volleyball, girls & boys basketball) will have a quick meeting with the students to go over summer camps/plans in Stapleton at 12:45 pm. Transportation is leaving from MCS at 12:15 pm.
ALEKS topics = PIE !!!
The students at McPherson County Schools are second to none. I have been so lucky to teach such fantastic kids!
- Mrs. Sandager
Students, Parents, Fans!!
I will be sending new Sandhills Valley Maverick apparel forms home tomorrow. Please have orders turned back into the school office by May 14th at noon. There will also be order forms in the office if you do not have a student.
These kids are killing it! Hard work pays off! ALEKS topics = pie
District track has been moved to Friday, May 10. Attached is the itinerary
All plants started by the Plant Science and Introduction to Agriculture classes.
Petunias:
Hanging Baskets Blue Wave-$15
Apple Blossom Dreams $2 single potted plants
Apple Blossom Dreams $4 a 4pack
Coleus:
Single potted plants $2.00
4 & 6 packs $4.00
Celosia:
Single plants large $2.00
Single plants under 3” $1.00
Shasta Daisey:
4 pack $4.00
Dianthus:
4 pack $2.00
Tomatoes:
Celebrity $2.50 a 3-4 pack
Bigdena in 5 gallon pails blooming and setting tomatoes $10
Peppers:
Habanero- 4 pack $4.00
Sweet Banana- 4 pack $4.00
Jalapeno- 4 pack $4.00
Native range plants: $0.25
PSA!! So my McPherson County AG class has a bunch of plants FOR SALE!! Petunia Dream Appleblossoms, Colues, Celosias, Shasta Daisy’s, Prairie cone flower, Purple prairie clover, Dianthus, Sweet Banana Peppers, Habanero Peppers, jalapeño peppers, 5 buckets of Tomatoes, blue wave
Dino Doers had some special helpers today to put on an academic carnival. Students had to answer questions to play games and earn tickets. The tickets were then spent on some awesome prizes. 5th and 6th grade did an amazing job helping.
K-6 went on their field trip to North Platte on May 1. They explored the water cycle at the Extension Office. They took a little break to play tag after lunch. Then finished their day off at NPHS to watch some amazing science experiments. The kids had an awesome time!
More students being rewarded for their hard work in math class! I hope you enjoy your pie Kaden, Malaky, Aubrey, Katherine and Abigail.
More students being rewarded for their hard work in math class! I hope you enjoy your pie Kaden, Malaky, Aubrey, Katherine and Abigail.
K-6 Field trip getting started!
A successful 2019 Field Day is in the books! The elementary kids did outstanding and had a great time! Thank you to all of the staff, Jr & High School students, Improvement Club and parents for all your help! This would not have been possible without all of you!! Thank you!
Attention 3rd-6th grade parents:
If you have baseball/softball gloves for your kids could you please send them with your kids this week? We are going to and have been starting on a baseball/softball unit for PE these last weeks of school...weather permitting of course! Thank you!
Congratulations to Kaden and Kinnley for their hard work earning pie in ALEKS!
More Jr. High health.
The Junior High health class has been learning about safety when it comes to extreme weather conditions. The students had to design a presentation about what causes the weather phenomenon around us and how we can be safe. The topics were extreme heat, blizzards, tornadoes, thunderstorms, and floods. The students were very creative in designing their presentations.
The MCS basketball team will have a small concession stand down at the football field tomorrow for Field Day! It will be mainly beverages and candy bars. The proceeds will go towards the shooting machine purchased earlier this year! Come out and watch the elementary kids perform their events! They have been working very hard and are excited for tomorrow!
Congratulations to Katherine and Alissa for their hard work earning pie in ALEKS!
The freshmen boys finished hiding eggs a bit early so they had a little recess time.
Another successful Easter egg hunt!
Hey, hey look at who received students and teachers of the month!
K-2: Ashlyn McNutt and Alexander Anderson
3-6: Rachael Kemp
Elementary teacher: Joy Cow
7-12: Kaden Blake and Samantha Bryant
High school: Melissa Sandager.
Way to go!!
Don't forget the Easter Egg Hunt tomorrow!
(Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 3:30 - Sponsored by the Freshman Class) We hope to see you there!
One of the very few Nebraska students to be selected to attend the Nebraska Attorney General's Youth Conference. Way to go Jency Starr!
FYI: There is NO junior high track meet this week. South Loup is on the 23rd and MNAC is on the 27th
The kids are working hard on their Field Day events!!
On Tuesday, April 16th Sutherland High School will host UNK and NJC volleyball at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free!
The Sutherland Track meet for April 13th has been cancelled.
McPherson County Schools will be closed Friday, April 12th.
District Music contest for tomorrow, April 12th has been postponed to Monday, April 15th. Original schedule will be followed.
Junior high will take track pictures on Tuesday. Please bring your uniforms!
Due to the forecasted blizzard, McPherson County Schools will be closed Thursday, April 11th.
Board Meeting Date Changed.
https://5il.co/76vy
Come join us for an Easter Egg Hunt!
#MCSFFA Officer applications are now available from Mr. Nielson, due back by April 17th.
Fish dissection in Ag Class today deals with learning body functions and surgical skills
4-11-19 Board Meeting Agenda
https://5il.co/75mw
FBLA State Leadership Conference attendees
Congratulations to Abigail Goosey, Caleb Goosey and Aubrey Schultis on earning your Nebraska FFA State Degree.
Congratulations to Jency Starr for placing 3rd in Parliamentary Procedure and qualifying for the national team. Jency is an excellent example of what you can accomplish with hard work and determination! Way to go!
Congratulations to McPherson County’s very own Jency Starr - State Parliamentarian FBLA State Officer for 2019-2020. We are so proud of you!!
#MCSFFA Visiting with state Senator Thomas Brewer at the state capitol. He explained how legislative work, property tax, and disaster relief.
The Junior High track meet for April 10th has been moved to April 9th in Hershey. Go Longhorns!!
Congratulations Tyrus on signing your National Letter of Intent to play football for Peru State! Thunder nation is proud!
#mcstryon #MCSFFA Floriculture team and their floral arrangements from the Nebraska Ag Ed CDE contest
The K-6 grade classes participated in the Kids Heart Challenge and raised $3,150!! Kamilla Johnston was the highest donation collector with $500! Great job kids! Thank you to everyone who helped these kids save lives!
Our new mascot has been decided. The winner will receive a jersey with their winning design on it. Go Big Red!
Spring fun at elementary with sidewalk chalk
Spring fun at the elementary with the sidewalk chalk
The Junior High has been busy creating informative posters on alternative energy sources. Come by the Science hallway later this week to see their work and learn about the pro's and con's of each energy source and how they work!
Mrs. Sandager
Jr. High track meet on April 3rd has been moved to Tuesday, April 2nd due to cold and rainy conditions predicted for Wednesday. It will begin 9Mt/10Ct.
Due to the weather, McPherson County Schools will be dismissed today at 10:00.
Junior high studying for Health! Memory was a fun way to learn health terms.
Dino Doers are oral reading, for their March Book Its. Everyone read to the class, way to go Doers!!!!!!
McPherson County Junior High track has been going strong. We are small but mighty! First track meet is next week, April 3 in Paxton.
Woohoo! MCS has outstanding students and staff! This month students are:
K-2 Brek Jensen
3-6 Mazie Johnston
Elementary staff Joni Morash
Jr. high/ High school Isabella Arensdorf and Abigail Goosey
High school staff: John Blomstedt
Leprechaun strikes again. Dino Doers are cleaning and doing Math and Reading activites with Lucky Charms. But the Leprechaun left them some treasure for all of his mischief.
Congratulations Mason on signing your National Letter of Intent to rodeo next year at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, Oklahoma. Go Savage Storm!
Check out the Q3 Honor Roll!
http://www.mcstryon.org/article/97106?org=mcs
Congrats to Jency Starr for being selected to attend the Nebraska State Attorney General's Youth Conference in Lincoln, Nebraska.
A little scooter line tag with the 3-6 grade PE class. They all got a work out!
Due to the weather, the board meeting has been rescheduled for Monday night.
Due to weather conditions we will be dismissing school at 1pm today, March 13th and we will not have school tomorrow March 14th. Stay safe everyone.
Mr. Bones went on a field trip while the High School Anatomy Class had blast competing in a school wide anatomical scavenger hunt.
-Mrs. Sandager
Parents: We are doing our annual survey to see how our school is performing. This should only take about 5-10 minutes. You will be getting a letter along with report cards for this survey. If you would like to take it now, the link is: https://nde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9t0PdmkTw2tVPXn?Level=high&SchoolID=60-0090-001&Q_JFE=qdg
You can also scan QR code. Thank you for your time and input.
Good luck Speech kids at Districts tomorrow in Gering!
Prom is on as planned.
Junior/Senior dinner- 5 pm
Grand March- 6 pm (students be at school by 5:45)
Pictures-- 6:15 to 7 pm in Science Room
Dance-- 7 to 11:30 PM
After Prom-- 12 am to 2:30 am
Considering weather, please use your best judgement in your travels to and from prom.
#MCSFFA Nebraska FFA State Officer Brooke Bell visited with Ag Ed students today and conducted leadership workshops.
McPherson County Schools will have a 10:00 start today. Bus will run accordingly. The school will be available for early morning college classes.
There will be no McPherson Co. School board workshop tonight at 7:00. Any rescheduling dates will be posted later.
Check out our exciting news!
http://www.mcstryon.org/article/93861?org=mcs
Due to extreme temperatures, we will delay MNAC speech one hour. Registration for schools will be at 9:15CT and contest will begin at 10:00CT.
We are ready for MNAC Speech on Monday, March 4th. Come watch the great performances starting at 9:00.
Good Luck to Ethan Schmidt as he competes at the State Spelling Bee in Omaha on Saturday!
PARENTS:
What parents need to know about The MOMO Challenge. Resource from National Online Safety.
~Mrs. Connell~School Counselor
#MCSFFA #mcstryon State qualifying teams Welding and Floriculture. Congratulations for an outstanding effort. Members also competed in livestock mgt, poultry mgt, & natural resources.
More 3-6 pictures
REMINDER to the Freshmen and Sophomores:
Don't forget the things you are providing for the concession stand on Monday. We would like you to bring them tomorrow (Thursday), so we are sure to have all we need. Thanks!
3-6 participated in Hoops for Heart today!
More K-2 pics
K-2 had their Jump for Heart activity today after raising donations for the American Heart Association.
Prom Details!
Date: March 9th
Location: MCHS Gym
Times:
Junior/Senior Dinner - 5:00 pm
Grand March - 6:00 pm ( Students please arrive by 5:45)
Pictures - 6:15-7:00 pm in science room
Dance: 7:00-11:30 pm ( Late students will not be allowed in)
After Prom - 12:00- 2:30 am
Second graders learning how to write checks.
Spanish 2 student, Theresa Ascherl, is shown giving her step-by-step demonstration on baking. She was required to give the entire presentation while speaking in all Spanish.
Here is the approved cooperative agreement between Stapleton and McPherson County.
https://5il.co/6oh9
What's our new name and mascot? Come to the office at the school and put your ideas on the posters.
Even with a late start, Friday was a busy day! The Sophomores extracted DNA from a strawberry and the Juniors practiced the old art of alchemy and "turned" regular pennies into gold and silver!
- Mrs. Sandager
#MCSFFA @ 212/360 GREAT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
McPherson County Schools will have a 10:00 start today (Friday). Bus will run accordingly.
I’m a little slow since we have had students gone, but here are our students and staff of the month.
K-2: Bella McConville
3-6: Leyton Connell
Elementary staff: Mrs. Brownfield
High school students: Faith Cordell and Lane Watson
High school staff: Lisa Vasa
Well done everyone!
I’m a little slow since we have had students gone, but here are our students and staff of the month.
K-2: Bella McConville
3-6: Leyton Connell
Elementary staff: Mrs. Brownfield
High school students: Faith Cordell and Lane Watson
High school staff: Lisa Vasa
Well done everyone!
Departure time for Floriculture training for Ag Ed students has been changed to 10AM due to late start.
McPherson County Schools will have a 10:00 am start today (Wednesday). Bus will run accordingly.
Dino Doers were joined today by a new Kindergartener. His name is Tyler Zierke. We are very glad to have him join us!
Friendly Reminder: NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Monday February 18th.
Awesome job to Ethan, Isabella and Katherine for earning not one, but TWO pieces of pie each in their ALEKS work!
Special thanks to Cathy Ascherl and Chris Schultis for providing Valentine’s Day lunch at the secondary building. I especially loved the sign in the picture that says “We Love Our School” We also had some special music as they serenaded Mrs. Ascherl as a request from her husband.
#MCSFFA #mcstryon Floriculture and Plant science class made floarl arrangements for our ladies as a pre Valentines for all they do for our school.
#MCSFFA, #mcstryon Ag Science class dissected flowers today to identify different flower parts.
Not how you want any team to end a season, but all things must come to an end. What a valiant season these young ladies put together. Working hard through adversity and giving everything they have. Lady Longhorns, Coach Melvin and McNutt, Longhorn Nation is very proud of all of you. Until next season.
Tonight's game against Mullen will be live streamed through Mullen's Strive account. Here is the link if you cannot make it down to St. Pats tonight. Go Longhorns!
https://striv.tv/channel/mullen/
Lady Longhorns get to play Mullen second round of sub-districts tomorrow night! Let’s rock the gym with our Red spirit! Wear red, be loud, and come support the Lady Longhorns at 6:00 in North Platte at the McDaid Activities Center.
FYI: St. Pat's would like fans to park on the West or South side of the gym due to the amount of ice on the north side of the gym. Please use caution when going to and from the gym.
Correct bracket
The bracket shared has the correct date, but the wrong time. We play at 6:00Ct. I noticed that after I posted.
Here is the updated Sub-District bracket for this week. McPherson County will play tomorrow, 2/12/19 at 6:00 pm.
Girls’ basketball game scheduled for tonight has been postponed until tomorrow. Start time yet to be determined. Update will be sent as soon as it’s available.
Girls’ basketball game is still planned for tonight. I will send out another notification if that changes.
McPherson County Schools will be closed today.
Due to ice covered roads, McPherson County Schools will have a 10:00 start this morning. Bus will run accordingly.
Senior night in McPherson was not how we wanted to end, but great heart and dedication was shown. CK won 31-57.
Congratulations to our Thunder player, Jakob Trosper on his signing to Peru State for football. Way to go Jakob!
#MCSFFA #mcstryon Food Science contest results are in Abigail, Purple, Theresa, Blue, Hollianna, Red, nice job ladies.
#MCSFFA #mcstryon Food Science contest results are in Abigail, Purple, Theresa, Blue, Hollianna, Red, nice job ladies.
Brackets are out for Sub-Districts Monday. Girls play at 7:00 pm at McDaid Activities Center, North Platte St. Pat's. Theme is Cowboys and Cowgirls, "Let's wrangle the Broncos!"
Girl’s basketball in Wallace tonight has been cancelled due to the extreme cold. The girls play their final regular season game on Saturday in Tryon. Come and support the Lady Longhorns!
The girls basketball game scheduled for tonight in Wallace has been canceled.
Bus will run accordingly.
Due to expected wind chill temperatures, McPherson County Schools will have a 10:00 start on Thursday, Feb. 7th.
We are staying active inside these cold days. Balloon relays with a twist!
The 3rd-6th graders have been busy in PE! Parachutes, cup stacking, and scoops!
From the desk of Mrs Polt:
Spelling Bee results
Grade level winners are:
3rd grade - Carsyn
4th grade - Tucker
5th grade - Brayden
6th grade - Isaac
7th grade - Kaden
8th grade - Ethan
MCS Champion - Ethan
Runner-up - Jazlyn
Dino Doers are learning how important our sense of sight is to us. They tried to find the blue block with a blindfold and then they tried to find their desk. We are also learning about all our other senses.
Lady Longhorns got the “W” today against Elba!!! Great game ladies! 38-18
Isabella Arensdorf, 8th grade, takes 3rd place in pencil drawing at the MNAC Junior High Art Show. Well done!
#MCSFFA Sat up fair building and served a meal to beef producers for West-Central NE beef producers. Program provide by UNL EXT.
#MCSFFA #mcstryon FFA members read to K-2 graders the story Tops & Bottoms. A story of a lazy farming bear and hare. As part of NEFB Connecting Chapters program.
The McPherson County Spelling Bee will be held February 5th at 1:00pm in the HS gym. Grades 3-8 will take a written test in the morning and the top half of each class will participate in the oral round in the afternoon. Come support our students while they showcase their spelling skills!
Mrs. Polt
Come support the Lady Longhorns
We have been in school 100 days!!! Dino Doers had a day of 100 activities. We did Roll and Read for 100 sec.,. They built 100 piece puzzles. They did a color switch every 100 sec. and they used 100 marshmallow to build a creation. Wow, what a day!!
Due to expected wind chill temperatures, McPherson County Schools will have a 2 hour late start Wednesday. Bus will run accordingly.
Game Thursday in Hyannis is at 6:00ct.
Freshman art student Rosalina and her leather project
#mcstryon #MCSFFA FNS class makes cabbage burgers from cabbage grown by CASE plant science class. They got rave reviews from students and staff
Dino Doers are learning about landforms. They constructed a landform using different foods to make each form. Then they labeled what each of them.
McPherson County will play Twin Loup on Friday, January 25th in Merna at 5:30 pm. Come and support your Lady Longhorns in MNAC play. Wear white so we can "White Out" the Wolves!
The high school Anatomy class has been busy dissecting fetal pigs as a final exam for their organ unit.
-Mrs. Sandager
The 8th grade class is finishing up their volcano unit by building their very own explosive volcano!
-Mrs. Sandager
K-2 getting physical these cold days with mirroring movements. They are having a blast following along!
Tough loss Longhorns! 38-28
The Sandhills division of MNAC will start games one hour earlier due to the forecast. Game one will start at 2:00MST/3:00CST. MCHS will play at approximately 3:30MST/4:30CST.
The Junior High tournament in Sutherland tomorrow starts at 2:00 pm. The St. Pats kids play in the second games starting approximately at 3:00. Games could run ahead of schedule. Students will leave from Tryon at 12:45.
Due to expected icy road conditions and blowing snow, McPherson County Schools will be closed Friday, Jan 18th.
The Father Son- Ron Brown camp is postponed until further notice.
All youth basketball practice this week has been cancelled. No youth basketball tournament on Saturday in Stapleton.
Any MCHS students going to the Snowball Dance Saturday needs to have a form filled out. Shelly has them in the office.
January has some awesome students and staff! Here are the winners!
K-2: Jailyn Miller
3-6: Devanee Connell
7-12: Stephanie Viter-Kincaid and Nick Gifford
Elementary Staff: Nancy Arnold
High School Staff: Robyn Dalton
MNAC -Sandhills side Basketball will be hosted by McPherson County in Mullen on Monday January 21st.
Basketball in Arthur County on Thursday will start at 6:00Ct/5:00Mt. No JV. Go Longhorns!!
Dino Doers are busy working on their book-its and getting ready for map testing Tuesday and Wednesday.
Close game Lady Longhorns! 25-39 Sandhills Thedford.
Also thanks to everyone that purchased goodies at the bake sale!
Boys junior high basketball game on Monday is at 3:45.
The basketball game tonight in Mullen starts at 6:00ct at the High School. Tomorrow’s game is at 4:00 in Tryon. Go Longhorns!
The 9th graders constructing mousetrap catapults. They are working under time and cost constraints to create a catapult that will launch a piece of gum across the gym. When finished, they will be able to demonstrate their understanding of potential and kinetic energy.
Mrs. S
What an awesome first back to school day of 2019! I think I heard a distant cheer from many parents. Busy week this week with games, so please keep your students rested and on top of their homework.
Mrs. Florea
Final 49-5 Maywood Hayes Center. Good hard fought game Lady Longhorns!
45-21 Twin Loup. Longhorns played awesome with 6.
Halftime 14-12, Twin Loup.
McPherson County girls basketball team will play in Sargent at 6:00 pm on January 3rd. Main roads are good, but allow some extra time. Go Longhorns!
Thank you McPherson County Improvement Club for the wonderful holiday dinner!!
Play Production Students: Wear your team T-shirts w/ jeans to school on Monday, the 7th. North Platte TV station is coming to interview you for a news feature.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from McPherson County Schools!
CASE Plant science class showing off the cabbage that will be ready to harvest after break. They have been recording water and nutrient use in the greenhouse
Food Science class prepared a meal for 5 & 6 grade today and shared their skill with bok choy and Swiss chard that they harvested from the tower garden
5th and 6th grade were able to harvest their crops from the tower garden yesterday and enjoy them at lunch today! Dishes prepared were Chicken Bok Choy Stir Fry and Swiss Chard Linguini.
Dino-Doers working on math skills with dice and cards.
53-28 final. South Platte
32-12 halftime in South Platte
Alyssa M. modeling the new sports lens! The Photography class was awarded another $2,000 Applegate grant and purchased a new camera and lens. We would like to thank the Applegate Foundation for its generosity! - Ms. Sandager
Ken
December students and staff of the month are:
K-2: Hudsyn Gragg
3-6: Lance Viter
High school: Josiah McBeain and Hollianna Watson
Elementary teacher: Sarah Badje
High school staff: Ken Simmons
Drama Parents: Offical Team Pictures--we have two from which to select: team in costume & team w/ trophy. Cost: $20.00 per picture if less than 10 ordered; $15 if more than 10 are ordered. To order, call/ pay Shelly in the office or sign up outside my door. Money goes to Shelly. Orders will be sent by 1/11. Thank you.
Art III juniors, Megan, Alissa, and Ashton have completed their door decor for the Shop, SPED, and Math classrooms.
K-2 learning cooperation skills in PE by building snow people!
Congratulations to Ethan, Kinnley, Bella and Annalee on earning their ALEKS pie! Great job!
Art III seniors, Garrett, Abigail, and Mason completed their door decor for the Business Room, Library, and Music Room. Check out their works.
Congratulations Leighton Connell in winning the 12-13 boys Elks Hoop Shoot in North Platte
Way to keep hustling. 30-32
Way to Hustle
Lots of good basketball this morning at Hershey. JH girls and boys
Little basketball competition for PE.
The ball games today are in Dalton. The girls varsity game starts at 5ct.
The JH escaped Mrs. Connell’s College & Career Escape Room today! What a fun class today.
December Board Meeting Agenda
https://5il.co/5u4k
A big Thank You to all the K-6 students. They raised $230. 00 for the Angel Tree and toy drive. So we are very proud that we could help make other boys and girls have a very Merry Christmas! Way to go elementary!!!
Outstanding Performance Recognition went to Holli, Theresa, and Jency at the state contest.
Congratulations to Hollianna Watson who received the OUTSTADNING FEMALE PERFORMER medal at the D2 Play Production Contest for her potrayal of Lisa in "Dark Road."
Congratulations to Theresa Ascherl, Hollianna Watson, and Jency Starr for receiving Outstanding Performance Awards at the D2 State Play Production Contest. Each received a vote from all three judges in order to receive this recognition!
Final. Way to work hard ladies
Half time. The lady Longhorns are working tough.
JH girls A team final 26-21 is
JH Girls BB at Sutherland. Doing well
JH BB at Sutherland. Great job
#MCSFFA installed the officers of the Stapleton FFA as this is their charter year.
Come and support the Lady Longhorns for their opening season game tomorrow night against Arthur County. Tip-off for JV is at 5:00 with Varsity to follow at approximately 6:00. Pop shoot will take place during halftime of the Varsity game. Go Longhorns!!
Today, December 7, 2018 is the 77 anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. This event led the U.S. to enter World War II. On this Pearl Harbor Rememberance Day, take a moment to remember the Americans who lost their lives defending our freedom.
New works created by the Art III students are now on display in the Commons by the Music Room. Come check them out.
McPherson County Schools is accepting bids for a 1999 Freightliner Bluebird Bus. Bids must be submitted to the high school office no later than 5:00pm Thursday, December 13th.
I am so proud of our D-2 state Champions. Well done Cast, Crew, and directors. Mrs. Brownfield
Congratulations MCHS! D-2 State Play Production Champions!! Way to go!
Prepping for the stage! Good luck MCHS Play production crew!!! Break a leg!!
These girls are generating polynomials from patterns and they are loving it!
To those attending the play: Filming of the play and placing any portion on the internet is strickly forbidden by the publisher and playwright as it is a copyright infringment. However, you may take pictures without a flash. Thanks!
Here is the information to watch our play, "Dark Road": Go to nssahome.org, under activities, play production, then State Championships, then NSAA Play Production Championships HQ. Once on this site, you will find a live link. Also, you will see that it is broadcasted live on ncnsportsnow.com. Thanks for your support!
We will have a 10:00 am start Monday, December 3rd. Bus will run accordingly.
Just in time for Christmas. These sunglasses will make the perfect stocking stuffer. Show your Longhorn Pride! Two design options available. To order your shades contact an FBLA member or email rconnell@mcstryon.org. Go Longhorns!
Jr. High reading group sharing their knowledge on American Indian groups. They designed games that were grade appropriate. We had Sequence, Clue, and Candyland versions.
Special Board Meeting Agenda
https://5il.co/5qsz
Games in Franklin have been postponed to December 15th. JV at 4:00, Varsity at 5:00.
#mcstryon nutcracker progress coming closer to completion for display at Lincoln County Historical Society display.
#mcstryon @TowerGarden 5-6 grade tower garden a week after starting the system.
Tuesday, December 4th, there is a public showing of our State bound play production of the “Dark Side” at 11:00 am. A pep rally will be held following the show, approximately 11:30. Please come and support these kiddos and coaches heading to Norfolk!
Basketball tomorrow in Franklin will be Varsity only. Tip-off is going to be at 4:30, due to the weather. If things change we will post here. Go Longhorns!!
Whoohoo! More acting awards were received at district contest. Congratulations: Jency Starr, Hollianna Watson, Theresa Ascherl, Garrett Neal,
Dino Doers finish Charlotte's Web with characters of Charlotte, Wilber, and Timpleton.
MCS Play Production is state bound!!!! Congratulations cast, crew, and directors. Way to go! They will compete next week in Norfolk.
Awsome Job today cast and crew! Mrs. Sandager and I are so proud of you! Also, congratulations to the following people for earning acting recognition: Alyssa Magana, Garett Neal, Theresa Ascherl, Holli Watson, Abigail Goosey, Jency Starr, and Katelyn Powers. Now it is on to Districts Next Week!
Congratulations MNAC Play Production West Division Champions!!
The 5th and 6th grade were excited to put their plants in the tower garden in the greenhouse today!
Thank you everyone that came the the Fall Family Paint Night! Thanks to Shelly Schurr for conducting the event. Great job to everyone on your paintings!
Awesome work on your math ALEKS pie progress Ethan, Kinnley, Aubree, and Annalee. Enjoy your pie!
On Wednesday, November 14th, we took a very enthusiastic group to Kearney for the NSAA Student Leadership Summit. They gained some valuable information that we are planning on utilizing in our school.
Mrs. Florea
Good luck at the Conference Contest in Cody on Tuesday!
A big thank you to all who attended the evening of Drama & Dessert on Friday night! The cast and crew were thrilled to perform in front of such a large crowd!
#mcstryon #MCSFFA CHECK out what Food Science students have been doing at the following link https://drive.google.com/a/mcstryon.org/file/d/1e9o_6k97Dj1MAotH9YG160sx-SPUdYF8/view?usp=drivesdk
Dino Doers are saying good-bye to Mrs. Morash, she has finished her student teaching assignment. We are a little sad, but happy for her. We are still working on our Charlotte Web animals.
Congratulations Mrs. Morash! We will miss having you in our classroom everyday. Good luck with all of your future teaching adventures. Visit us often!
Our geometry tessellation projects! They look great!
Make sure you RSVP today for the Fall Family Fun Night on Monday, November 19th! Let Mrs. Florea know soon!
Congratulations to our teachers of the month for November.
Elementary: Mrs. Plot
High school: Mr. Jensen
Awesome job you two!
Congratulations to the November students of the month!!!
High school: Alyssa Magana and Garrett Neal
3-6: Tucker Kemp
K-2: Joe Larson
Way to go kids!!!
Reminder:
There will be a senior parent meeting tomorrow night at 6pm before the dessert theater. We will be discussing graduation. Hope to see all senior parents there.
STEM Lab fun. Thank you Custer Public Power.
Third Place Finish behind Millard North and Loup City at the Gothenburg Invitational! Congratulations Cast and Crew!
Congratulations to Abigail, Jency, Hollianna, Theresa, and Garrett for receiving acting recognition at today's contest.
Doctors pose during warm ups at Gothenburg Invitational!
Prisoners pose during warm ups at the Gothenburg Invitational.
National Honor Society served a meal to the homeless community in North Platte last Friday night! Their Italian feast was much appreciated by the guests.
I forgot to put on the fliers that RSVPs need to be done by November 16th for the Fall Family Paint Night. Please bring payment the night of the 19th. 30 spots available for each session, so sign up soon.
Mrs. Florea
Thank you to #NPELKS985 for the historical flags for the Veterans program, check out the news feed on KNOP2 News
#MCSFFA #CASEASP Plant science students harvested Swiss chard and bok choy from #TowerGarden, then Food Science class prepared several entrees for students to try
5th grade students presented the national park slideshows they created during Reading!
Prior to the Veteran's Day program held today, students of the 8th Grade Social Studies class learned about the modular equipment presently worn in combat by the U.S. Army. One lucky student, Isabella Arensdorf, had the opportunity to try on and wear this military gear.
What does it feel like to wear military gear? Bella Arensdorf tried on Mr. Blomstedt's combat gear.
Please note the McPherson County School board meeting is November 12th, not the 14th as was printed in the Stapleton newspaper.
Candy cane express! Putting labels on the candy canes for the North Platte Historical Society. Check out our Soldier Bear this year!
K-2 leading the Pledge of Allegiance for our Veterans Program. Thank you Veterans for your service!
Family Fun Night!!!! Check out this fun time and start getting geared up for the holidays!
Students practicing for the Veterans Day Program tomorrow Friday,November 9 at 10:00 at the high school gym. Come and support all of the Veterans. Thank you for your service
I have something fun in the works for families. Keep watching for more details!
Mrs. Florea
November's Board Meeting Agenda
http://5il.co/5iw3
3rd and 4th "Voted" today at school.
MCHS Play Production
Hello! The 2018 Play Production cast is looking for the following props: billy club, riding crop, old suitcases/bags, and two matching costume necklaces. If you have any of these items and wish to let the cast use them please contact the school, it would be greatly appreciated!
These young ladies presented their career discernment speeches to a panel of 8 evaluators. last Thursday, November 1st. The panel learned about each student's chosen career history, career facts, and their future education, career plans and goals. The happpy smiles indicate these ladies are glad this two-month project is behind them now!
#mcstryon disappointment in greenhouse today results of what happens when a drip tube plugs up.
One week until our first performance! Great work tonight, cast and crew! Thank you to Neal Oil for our team t-shirts!
#mcstryon CASE plant science class testing and documenting growing solution pH, water use and plant growth
#mcstryon Ag Mech class learning to use jigsaw to make toy soldier for our display at Historical Society in NP
Yeah the STEM lab is here!!!! Thank you Custer Public Power.
The photography class has been working hard at selling their yearbook ads. Their goal is to sell enough ads to be able to purchase a yearbook for every student 7-12
Junior High is hosting a "Can Drive" as a community service project. Please bring your donations to school and drop them in the box beside Mrs. Dalton's door. They will be collecting cans between now (November 2nd) and November 16th. Thank You!
The 5th/6th grade students have had an eventful week with Halloween on Wednesday and getting to start their tower garden with Mr. Nielson's plant science class today!
Art III students have been working on "Right brain and Left brain thinking" by recreating an image drawn by Pablo Picasso.
Halloween fun for 3rd and 4th!
Ready for the elementary Halloween Parade!
Happy Halloween from K-2
Elementary students will be walking through the high school tomorrow. If any community members would like to see the parade of students, we will be going to the high school at approximately 1:15. If you would like to do a “Trunk or Treat” park along the sidewalk to hand out treats.
Congratulations to Aubree for earning a piece of pie for her work in ALEKS!
Annalee earned TWO pieces of pie for all her hard work in ALEKS. Good job!
Kinders and 2nd grade testing their math knowledge.
Dino Doers doing pumpkin Math, measuring, weighing and circumference.
Turkey feather still life art projects with Mr. Johnson and the 3rd/4th grade
New art works from the students of Art III now on display. Students have been working on creating light.
Black Out/ Scary Night
Come support the volleyball team at sub-districts in Maxwell on Monday, October 29. 5:15 game time. Please wear black or masks to support how scary awesome we are! Go Longhorns!
#CASEASA class started a lesson on biosecurity today. They took swabs of door knobs, work boots and saliva and were to predict what would happen with various biosecurity procedures
#mcstryon #MCSFFA had a guest speaker from South Africa on Thursday. Lyle Tol here in McPherson Co on a H2A visa talked about what agriculture is like in his home country before he returns next week to his home in SA.
K-2 learned some fire safety tips from Chief Black and Mr. Powers.
Sub districts
The 5th/6th grade students spent some time learning about fire safety this morning!
For Sale: 15 wooden banquet tables with folding legs. $25 each. Price is firm.
Girls Jr High basketball starts tomorrow in North Platte
Play rehearsal for ALL cast members Thursday following volleyball practice. Thank you!
MCS beats Arthur in 2 sets
Cody- Kilgore wins the 2nd set and the game. 25-20.
MCS triangular.....at the end of the 1st set, Cody-Kilgore 25, MCS 14
Jr. High Fundraiser at Tonight's Volleyball game. Silent Auction Bake Sale and "Split the Pot". Help support these students as you enjoy cheering on the Longhorns Volleyball Team! Thank you!
Miss Aubrey earned a piece of pie from her hard work in ALEKS!
Good job MNAC West! You sounded great!
FFA members helped needed Sunday afternoon at Rusty Kemp's to cover silage pile. This is a fundraiser to pay for chapter activities.
The 8th graders alternative assessment - Because learning is fun!
"I love seeing their creativity! Not everything has to be traditional and serious, I want to see how they make connections and show what they know" Mrs. Sandager
Dino Doers are learning about Columbus. Kindergarteners have been working very hard to learn their letter sounds and they have learned 40 sight words.
CASE Animal science complete models of their ideal livestock facility.
Plants making progress in tower garden in the greenhouse
A great day at Valentine Livestock learning to judge Livestock, Thanks to Valentine Livestock Auction, Valentine FFA & FFA Alumni and ranchers that provided Livestock to judge
Mcpherson County Schools will have a 10:00 start on Friday, Oct 19th. Bus will run accordingly.
Way to go Younger Thunder on winning your last game of season!
MCHS went 1-1 tonight. Good job Longhorns!
Lewis Carol's "Jabberwocky" is a great example of having fun with nonsense. Here are a few student guesses as to what a Jabberwocky might actually be.
Selected drawings from Art 3 students work on shadow and shading now on display by the commons.
Strength Training students are super happy to be in the weight room!
Mrs. Connell High school teacher of the month.
And the winners are......
K-2 building Archie Fisher
3-6 building Cora Larson
High school- Aubrey Schultis
Elementary teacher- Ms. Melvin
High school teacher- Mrs. Connell
Congratulations everyone and keep up the good work!
The 7th grade math class is using positive and negative numbers in context. One student likes the temperature in Anchorage, the other likes Honolulu!
Who won students of the month and teachers of the month? Stay tuned to find out!
Tuesday MCHS will play at 4:30 and approximately 5:30 in Mullen at the high school. Please wear any fight against cancer shirt you have in support of all the people that have battled or battling this disease. Let’s not give cancer a fighting chance!
Thunder win!!! 36-12
Good luck Thunder on your last home game! Thank you seniors and parents for the last four years.
Games are in Hildreth next Thursday for volleyball and football.
Getting physical! 7-8 doing some jump roping to warm up for PE.
K-2 learned about string instruments today, and danced to the violin in Danse Macabre.
Here is the order for the Double Triangular next Tuesday Oct. 16th @ Mullen High School
1st @ 3:30 MT/4:30 CT
Mullen vs McPherson Co.
McPherson Co. vs Stapleton
Stapleton vs Cody-Kilgore
Mullen vs Cody -Kilgore
Valentine Livestock Judging Clinic has been rescheduled to October 17, departure time is 6:45am
The 8th grade math students are learning about the properties of exponents. Do you know why a^0=1?
Parents' Night Order After Cross Country Parents.
Please be in the South Endzone in Stapleton by 6:10. Thank you and Go Thunder!!!
Football:
Students
Parents
Tyrus Allen Josh and Amy Allen
Max Frey Greg and Katrina Frey
Jakob Trosper Jason and Renee Trosper
Mason Ward Mark and Kelly Ward
Nick Gifford Jill McNutt
Camrin Coco
Jasmin Coco Nathan and Lisa Coco
Trey Hill Stephanie and Scott Leach
Lane Watson Robert and Lana Watson
Conner Phillips Cory and Becky Phillips
Kimbal Sanchez Billy and Liz Sanchez
Will Sisson Kaman and Klara Dailey
Malaky Johnston Jessie Johnston
Tony Martinez Tony and Vivian Martinez
Stetson Turpin Brad and Angie Turpin
Josiah McBeain Tyler McBeain and Angela Johnston
Ethan Nicholson Jedd and Jennifer Nicholson
Kooper Barnum Troy and carla barnum
Camron White Dale and Heather White
Gabe Melton Johnny and Tracy Melton
Leyton Connell Luke and Renee Connell
Working on identifying shapes and connecting numbers to make pictures.
Go Thunder!
MCHS volleyball will play Thursday, October 11 at 4:00 ct against Sandhills-Thedford in Arthur.
Dino Doers working on computers. LOOK at us learn!
Livestock Evaluation Clinic is postponed due to impending weather conditions, reschedule date has not been set yet.
Good night to be cheering for the Red!! Way to go Lady Longhorns!!
Congratulations Thunder on winning the Sandhills State bank, “Game of the Week “. 28-25 over Sioux County.
dino doers counting money with a bingo game.
Final
Half time. Irish/MCS vs Hershey. 14 -0
The Algebra 1 class is hard at work interpreting algebraic expressions!
Field Trip Tomorrow to attend Midsummer Night's Dream at the Fort Theater in North Platte. Be sure to dress for success!
Students in English class have studied Shakespeare and his times in preparation for tomorrow's field trip
Jr high girls won 1st set 25-9! McCook won 2nd set 25-22. We took 3rd set 15-6! Way to go girls! Full sweep!
Jr High girls B team won 1st set 25-14! And 2nd set 25-11! Way to go B team!
Jr High A team won 1st set 25-15 against McCook Bison! And 2nd set 25-17! Way to go A team!
Juniors - Remember to charge your computers! ASVAB career profile tomorrow at 8am!
There will be a 2pm Early Dismissal this Friday, October 5th.
We play Sandhills-Thedford 1st round of MNAC volley on Thursday, October 11 in Arthur at 4:00.
We have a busy week at MCHS! Jr. High girls play in McCook Tuesday, Juniors have ASVAB on Wednesday, Jr. High and High School go on field trip on Thursday, Jr. High have games at St. Pat's Thursday, High school girls have games at home Thursday, Friday HS girls and boys have games in Tryon. We will also do "Pink Out" Thursday and Friday for volleyball and football. It will also be Sandhills State Bank football "Game of the Week"! Come join us and support our athletes!
Congratulations to Rainah Holm for today’s tournament team selection!
MCHS will play for 3rd and 4th at the 4-corners tournament. Go Longhorns! Let’s tame the wolves.
Victorious!!!!
Cheer loud Thunder nation. 38-34 with 7 minutes to go
Elementary computers have been practicing their typing skills and the older kids are learning to use Excel.
Ag Mechanics students learn OSHA safety today with PFA (personal fall arrest system) and ladder safety.
2nd graders putting their math skills to some good use! Using the Osmo to sharpen their thought process and discover different ways to use numbers for addition.
The 5th/6th grade students were excited to have the high school programming class come show them how to use and customize Ozobots!
Wednesday Ag students got some physical education in with Ag at state range judging @ Imperial
Just a reminder: Football plays in Sumner tomorrow night at 7:00 and volleyball plays Saturday in Mullen at the High School around 1:15 CT. Go Thunder! Go Longhorns!
Mrs. Florea
Guess who won Homecoming Parade for the Elementary! Way to go K, 1, 2!
Congratulations to Aubrey Schultis for being named an NSAA Believers and Achievers Award recipient.
https://nsaa-static.s3.amazonaws.com/awards/BArelease.pdf
Not only was last week a busy homecoming week, it was a busy lab week!
How does 9-2 feel?! Great job Lady Longhorns!!!
MCHS beat Paxton in two
Placed our plants in our tower garden this week in Plant Science. #MCSAGED #mcstryon #MCSFFA #towergarden
CONGRATULATIONS to Abigail for earning a piece of pie in the ALEKS math program!
Working on equivalent ways to write fractions and decimals.
Lady Longhorns play at Arthur tomorrow night. 6:30 & 730 ct v Paxton & Arthur. Come support OUR kids!
#weareONEFAMILY
Coach Melvin & Badje
Ms. Graney, the Distance Learning Spanish teacher came for a visit last week with her current Spanish students and last year's Spanish 2 class.
Homecoming dance 2018
The 5th/6th grade students were hard at work this morning preparing for the Homecoming parade!
Thunder Touchdown!
3rd through 6th grade homecoming float!
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Homecoming parade pictures. Thank you all for your participation
Freshman Class is ready for the Homecoming Parade!
Homecoming Parade
Lip sync battle of the coaches
Who wore it better??
Look what I just printed on our new 3-D printer!!!! It’s a vase and it even holds water. ~Mrs. Connell
Today is National Teach Ag Day
Say hello to our look a likes.
Tomorrow is the homecoming pep rally. This is one of my favorite evenings.
6-6:30 - Free will donation pulled pork meal
6:45 - Coronation
7pm - Pep Rally & Bon Fire
Hope to see you all there! ~ Mrs. Connell
Dino Doers are very excited for the parade. Please come and see all of them and the other exciting things going on that day. The Thunder roars and the Longhorns strike.
#mcstryon #MCSAGED WACKY WEDNESDAY at range evaluating @ Brewster NE. Nice and wet on site.
Wacky Wednesday Strength Training.
Congratulations to our 2018 Homecoming Attendants:
Jency Starr, Hollianna Watson, Lane Watson, Addison Starr, Camron White, and Kadie Ascherl!
My Wacky Wednesday Geometry students working on a transformations task. Is it a translation, refection or rotation?
It's Wacky Wednesday dress up day for homecoming week at MCS!
Team working on our Continuous School Improvement plans.
#mcstryon #MCSFFA #FNS learning how to smoke meats for class and homecoming, pulled pork is on the menu
Jr. High girls volleyball tournament today at Our Redeemer in North Platte!
Lady Longhorns play @ NPCC tomorrow vs. Eustis-Farnum & Paxton. 1st game is @ 11:15 followed by the next game at 1:45.
#weareONEFAMILY
Gearing up for McPherson County Schools Homecoming 2018!
The Biology Class- turned forensic pathologists- helped solve the murder mystery lab. They identified the contents of the victims stomach by testing for macromolecules and then used that information to identify the murder!
Mrs. Sandager
The Improvement Club will have the concession stand open at 12:00 pm on September 21. They will close for the parade and then re-open after the parade. The concession stand will be located in the school this year for the football games.
JH Volleyball: Update: Thurs. game @ PC is A/B only, C girls are welcome to come & watch. Our Redeemer on Mon. is C only, A/B can come watch.
JH Volleyball: Sorry for the late update, we just got the info. from Our Redeemer at 2:00 today. We will make playing time even & everyone will get a game.
#mcstryon FNS students are in the process of making salsa with hot water bath method. Thank you to Toni Powers for the tomatoes and R Kemp for use of range site
The little Dino Doers are very busy reading stories, sounding out words and spelling them. They are also very excited for the parade next week.
Play rehearsal: Thursday am in Mrs. Dalton's room for ALL speaking parts. Be ready to begin at 7:00 a.m. Thanks!
Students: Please get your field trip permission slips signed and turned in to Mrs. Dalton ASAP! Thank you
Great night for the Longhorns! Lost to Merna and WON against Hyannis! Proud of the girls!
Junior High Girls B & C teams have a tournament at Our Redeemer on Saturday, September 15. Girls need to be at Our Redeemer dressed and ready by 7:30am!
I am so excited to watch our lady longhorns excel tonight. Come watch starting at 5:00. Great luck ladies.
#mcstryon #MCSFFA Students from 8 schools attend school in an outdoor classroom to evaluate range sites, ID range plants and use math.
There will be a surplus sale on Friday, September 21 from 10:00-2:30 (closed during parade) located in the former Munson Market building.
Come support OUR kids tomorrow! Lady Longhorns host Anselmo-Merna & Hyannis. Games start at 5 pm.
#weareONEFAMILY
Coach Melvin & Badje
JV football beat Hyannis 37-27! Great job Thunder!
Meet your 2018 3rd-6th grade Thunder football team! Attached you will also find a schedule if anyone is interested in coming to watch them play.
The little Thunder football team got the job done today against Brady. The 5th-6th grade won 42-6. Keep it up Thunder!
Longhorns win!!!
Set three was close Longhorns up 2-1
Longhorns up 2-0!
Longhorns take set 1 26-24
Get them next time Longhorns. JV lost 0-2
Hard fought football game. Arthur county 66, Thunder 46.
Ag students remember to get your makeup slips signed by your parents and by your teachers by 4:15pm on Monday September 10
Jency is busy highlighting her lead role in this year's play! She'll be ready for the Monday morning rehearsal!
The 2018 Play Production Season is under way! Congratulations to all 20 students involved. First rehearsal will be on Monday, Septemeber 10th at 6:45 a.m. in Mrs. Dalton's room for read-throughs and cuts. Mrs. Sandager will give you the rest of the rehearsal dates at this meeting.
The Biology class tested the effectiveness of different soap brands- here are their results! Does your favorite soap hold up?
So proud of my littles today. The Younger Thunder won their first game. My girls did a great job of cheering them on.
The little ones checking out the planets in the high school!
-Mrs. Sandager
The 10th graders learned about the technological design process by building and testing "water towers". They had to meet a specific water requirement while also meeting time and cost requirements.
- Mrs. Sandager
Come out and support the little football players tonight in Tryon.
Working hard on math!
K-2 are discovering living and nonliving things and what the living things need to survive. They are also learning about the American flag.
The 5th and 6th grade students are doing a germination experiment to observe and analyze which liquid will grow the best bean plants!
B won set 2! Way to go girls!!
B team won set 1, 25-15
Won set 2!!! Way to go Jr High!!
25-11 Jr High girls with the win in set one!
What if the Dinosaurs Came Back?
Future entrepreneurs at work! Working on a business plan.
Reminder that 3rd-11th will be finishing MAP testing on Wednesday and Thursday! Charge your laptops!
Alyssa, the victim, and Tabby, the investigator, having a CSI moment for Spanish 1. An ingenious way of remembering the words for body parts in Spanish. How's your cuerpo?
You have to love it when your substitute writes a note telling you that all the kids were great. We have GREAT students at MCS!
#MCS #MCSFFA range boards Red; Ethan, Kathrine, Kinnely, Cam'ron, Cash, Kaden
#MCS #MCSFFA rage board exhibitors at Nebraska State Fair, Blue; Annalee, Aubree, Josiah, Alyssa, Kadie, Isabella, Tabitha.
Preliminary results from Nebraska State Fair. Congratulations to Mason Ward first place GMAW welding board.
53-20 Hyannis.
Good game Thunder! We are proud of you.
#GillyStrong
The Thunder presented a Thunder t-shirt to the Giellissen.
The HS PE students pitching horseshoes at Miller Park.
Due to technical issues beyond our control, MAP testing has been rescheduled for next week on Wednesday and Thursday. This will impact students in grades 3 through 11 as they needed to finish testing.
Suggestions to help students have a good test session include a good night's rest and a healthy breakfast.
Reminder- Picture Day is THIS Friday- 8/31
**Seniors and Fall Sports- Remember to bring your jerseys.
It was a busy day in the Science room!
9th - Temperature conversion relay
10th - Testing the effectiveness of different soap
11th - Used dimensional analysis to convert "Grandma's" fudge recipe into useable measurements (They had to test their work!
-Ms. Sandager
MCHS Play Production Cast: Get your scripts from Ms. Sandager. Read and rehearse for your audition. Auditions: Thursday, Sept. 6th, after sports, in the gym.
These lovely ladies are the junior high class officers for this school year!
Best of luck to everyone as they take the MAP tests today and tomorrow.
The U.S. Flag at our school and across the nation will be flying at half-staff until September 2, 2018 in memorial of John McCain, a long standing U.S. Senator and Vietnam War Veteran.
K-2 Flag etiquette
Reminder that elementary and high school students will be MAP testing on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.
Good morning everyone just a reminder to all parents that we will be having MAP testing at both schools Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week. Students need great nutritious breakfasts, lots of good sleep and lots of encouragement. Tell your students not to stress but do their best.
Learning at where Dinosaurs have been discovered.
Just a reminder, Football practice will be in Stapleton today due to pictures being taken.
JH Volleyball: Parents, the girls received their jerseys Friday during practice. Monday is headshot pictures for buttons, and full team pictures are TBD.
The 10th grade Biology class learned the importance of details when writing a scientific procedure- Lets just say their PB and J sandwiches were a bit interesting!
-Ms. Sandager
Picture Day!
Picture day will be Friday, August 31st. Order packets will be sent out on monday.
We are going to smash the Cowboys!
Lip sync challenge
Thunder Football homecoming speech! Come support the Thunder tomorrow in Stapleton at 7:00!
As we stand at the flag pole this morning it feels like fall is in the air. You can smell the cool in the air and you can hear the THUNDER. Make sure to be in Stapleton Saturday evening to watch the THUNDER roar. I am so proud of these young men from two communities who are working hard together under the wonderful leadership of Coahes Connell , Lovitt, and Paban. Deb Brownfield
It's only the first week of school and I already have 3 students 90+% of their way to earning a slice or more of their pie! Way to go kids!
Remember to order your Thunder gear. Store closes on August 28th. Order directly from this site. https://stores.inksoft.com/WS1162
Spanish 1 has been busy this week. Learning ABC's, body parts and how to say good morning.
So proud of OUR girls! Played hard & as a team! Watching them rise together is AMAZING!
#weareONEFAMILY
Coach Melvin & Badje
MCHS 13 Hyannis 25.
Good job tonight Longhorns!
KF
MCHS 15 Hyannis 25
MCHS 25 Hay Springs 21. Great job Longhorns!
KF
MCHS 25 Hay Spring 12
Congratulations to our new Student Council President Alexx Starr and Vice President Jency Starr on today's election victory!
In Social Sciences, we look to our past to improve our future.
2018 fall activities are starting!
Excited for our newest set of instruments!
The Lady Longhorns will be on the court tonight! There is not a more determined group of young women ready to show All fans how hard they have prepared. Good luck to you all. Great job to coaches Melvin and Badje. I am so proud of you all. Mrs. Brownfield
The students are enjoying the new flexible seating in my classroom! ~ Mrs. Connell
Mr. Blomstedt's American Government class came to the 5th and 6th grade classroom to demonstrate how to properly handle the American flag. Students were able to practice unfolding and folding the American flag.
Lady Longhorns take on Hay Springs & Hyannis, Thursday at Hyannis. Games start @ 6 & 7 pm ct. Come support OUR kids! #weareONEFAMILY
Homecoming dance in Stapleton on Saturday! Pizza will be available.
Cost to go to the dance is $3 per person or $5 per couple.
A little Hoop Hop Showdown between the 3rd and 4th graders.
First day of Coding Class and we are really excited.
Thanks to all of the parents who showed up at Back to School Night. McPherson County Longhorns are always well supported by our parents and families.
Deb Brownfield
Great turnout out for our "Welcome Back to School!"
Hitting the court hard!
Please follow the link to order your Thunder Football gear! https://stores.inksoft.com/WS1162/shop/home
We are excited for the first day of school!
Tomorrow's the day! Can't wait to see everyone and start the new school year off!
Back to School Activity
To start the year off with a bang, I have an exciting team building activity planned.
Students will need to have closed-toed shoes to participate - So please make sure to bring some!
-Mrs. Sandager
Thunder football looking for gold at the end of the rainbow!
We are learning something new! I am so excited to start the new year!
Good job to all #MCSFFA at the McPherson County Fair
Dino Doers on the move. Making it a dinomite year!!!
Volleyball Soap Scrimmage and Parents Meeting on August 20th at 6:00 pm. Bring shampoo, conditioner, and/or body wash to support the Lady Longhorns!! GO BIG RED!
WELCOME BACK!
.: You're off to great places,
today is your day,
your mountain is waiting,
so get on your way!:.
- Dr. Seuss
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Learning about thrillshare at McPherson County Schools teachers in-service