McPherson County Schools

CONGRATULATIONS to our Oral Spelling Bee Qualifiers!
Reatta Rundback, Lexi Coker, Lee Coker, Ashton Harris, Bryson Phelps, Archie Fisher, Ashlyn McNutt and 8th Grade will be determined pending written results from absent students. Please join us Tuesday February 3rd in the High School Gymnasium at 1pm.

In 2nd grade math, we've been practicing measuring using American (inches, feet, yards) and metric units (centimeters and meters).

Middle school ag students practiced their communication and public speaking skills. We learn to know and understand that voice, presence and expression are used in communicating effectively. Also that speeches may be informative, persuasive, or special occasion. Students are then practicing effective public speaking characteristics. They will develop and present an informative speech.

Members competing in contests.

Congratulations to our McPherson County FFA members who qualified for the NE State FFA Convention.

Monday's Jr. High boys' basketball game with Our Redeemer Lutheran has been canceled.

Coding class presented App ideas they developed as part of their class. Both gentlemen explained how the app works, the cost, how it can help people, and what inspired them to develop their App.

Due to SVM boys basketball team playing at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30th, for MNAC, McPherson County Schools will have a 1:00 p.m. dismissal. With that, we will move our Oral Spelling Bee to Tuesday, February 3 at 1:00 p.m. We will post the advancement of spellers tomorrow. We want everyone to be able to go support our basketball team and our Spellers. Good luck!

Here is our February 2026 Calendar

We are 100+ Days Smarter! Our one hundredth day of school was last Wednesday. Since it was a Winter testing date, they got to show off just how much they have learned and grown this school year. We are so proud of the progress they have made so far. Special thank you to Mrs. Florea for the wonderful treats to help us celebrate.

Don't forget to place your order for Candy Grams!
Feel free to email or call the office to place the order as well.
Here is the link to order online: https://forms.gle/6cAA29Bwvwar3Aoh9

Monday, February 2, 2026 we do not have school due to Parent-Teacher conferences starting at 1:00 p.m. Elementary students are bringing home schedules today. Junior High and High School, please feel free to come between the hours of 1:00-6:00 p.m. We can't wait to see you!

Don't forget about the Spelling Bee on January 30th! Good luck to all of our students in grades 3-8!!

Due to temperatures being below 0, McPherson County schools will have a 10:00 a.m. start on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Good luck to our students as they compete at conference basketball and district FFA. It is still going to be cold earlier this week, please dress accordingly and students that drive, have a winter safety pack in your car.

Due to frigid temperatures and high probability of snow beginning tonight and tomorrow, McPherson County schools will not have school on Friday, January 23, 2026. Please stay safe!

On Tuesday, the McPherson County yearbook class conducted yearbook ad sales in North Platte. Appreciation is expressed to the businesses that listened to their pitches and backed their efforts.

On January 12th, McPherson County High School partnered with McPherson County, Logan County and Custer County Sheriff's Departments and worked on Standard Response Protocol (SRP) as these departments used working K-9s through our school. This also helped these departments to become familiar with our school layout in case of an emergency. The Junior high and High school students had a brief discussion with the handlers and witnessed a dog working. Thank you Sheriff Stump for arranging this opportunity.

📣 Quiz Bowl Practice 🧠 Quiz Bowl practices will begin the week of January 26th! 🟢 Junior High Quiz Bowl Practice 📅 Mondays ⏰ 7:15 a.m. 🔵 High School Quiz Bowl Practice 📅 Wednesdays ⏰ 7:15 a.m. 🚌 Students who ride the bus should come to practice as soon as they arrive at school on their assigned day. Students-Be checking your emails for more information. We’re looking forward to a great Quiz Bowl season! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Brody had the privilege Sunday of presenting his Patriot Pen essay at the District 4 American Legion meeting in Wauneta. He ended up placing 2nd in the District contest and was awarded $75. He was very nervous about reading his essay in front of a bunch of strangers but he powered through and did a great job. Public speaking is definitely out of his comfort zone. We were told that Brody is the first participant from the Stapleton American Legion post to place at the district level. We are so proud of him!