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
Having fun learning at teachers inservice.
Learning about thrillshare at McPherson County Schools teachers in-service