Please join us in welcoming Mr. Knoll to the MCE team as our new middle school and high school art teacher for next year!
"Hi! My name is Brice Knoll, and I am originally from El Dorado Springs, Missouri. I graduated from Southwest Baptist University in December 2024 with a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education. This will be my first year teaching, and I am excited to begin my career at Marion C. Early. I look forward to growing as an educator, inspiring creativity in students, and building meaningful relationships throughout the school community. I am grateful for this opportunity and cannot wait to become part of the Morrisville community and connect with students and families. I’m excited to share my passion for art and help students grow both creatively and personally!"
"Hi! My name is Brice Knoll, and I am originally from El Dorado Springs, Missouri. I graduated from Southwest Baptist University in December 2024 with a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education. This will be my first year teaching, and I am excited to begin my career at Marion C. Early. I look forward to growing as an educator, inspiring creativity in students, and building meaningful relationships throughout the school community. I am grateful for this opportunity and cannot wait to become part of the Morrisville community and connect with students and families. I’m excited to share my passion for art and help students grow both creatively and personally!"
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Baker to the MCE team as our new middle school English teacher for next year!
"Hello! My name is Dr. Chala Baker. My family and I are from Ash Grove. My husband and I have 9 children and we own a real estate brokerage. I also run a 501(c)3. I previously taught 4th grade before taking a break from teaching and I'm overjoyed to be returning to the classroom! I love reading, riding my horses, and traveling. I am so excited to have the opportunity to join this district and have been impressed at the friendliness and welcoming spirit of everyone I have met so far. ELA has been my favorite subject since I was a child and I feel extremely blessed to guide students in this area. I'm passionate about encouraging students to be better versions of themselves daily, fostering a love of reading and writing, and making sure that students have all of the things they need to be successful in and out of the classroom. We are going to have a great year! Go Panthers!"
"Hello! My name is Dr. Chala Baker. My family and I are from Ash Grove. My husband and I have 9 children and we own a real estate brokerage. I also run a 501(c)3. I previously taught 4th grade before taking a break from teaching and I'm overjoyed to be returning to the classroom! I love reading, riding my horses, and traveling. I am so excited to have the opportunity to join this district and have been impressed at the friendliness and welcoming spirit of everyone I have met so far. ELA has been my favorite subject since I was a child and I feel extremely blessed to guide students in this area. I'm passionate about encouraging students to be better versions of themselves daily, fostering a love of reading and writing, and making sure that students have all of the things they need to be successful in and out of the classroom. We are going to have a great year! Go Panthers!"
State Send Off!
Join us at the school around 1:45!
Come cheer on your Panthers as they head to Jeff City to compete at the State Track Meet!
6th -7th graders are ending the school year kicking and screaming with their mini field day this morning 🍧⚽️
A HUGE thank you to Pratte Inflatables for supplying cotton candy and Morrisville Church for shaved Ice!
Congratulations Class of 2026!
Sectional Track Results and State Qualifiers
The Panthers preformed very well today, qualifying for state in 9 out of the 12 events, and the three who didn't placed 5th, only one place from qualifying. We also added three new 4 new school records!
State Qualifiers
Connor Colf - 100m and 200m
Blake Salyer - 400m and Javelin
Charly Dobler - 100m Hurdles
Isaac Mabary - 1600m
Boys 4x200 (School Record) - Salyer, Mckinney, Cutler, Colf
Boys 4x400 (School Record) - Cutler, Mabary, Colf, Salyer
Girls 4x400 (School Record by 12 seconds!) - Bridwell, Leeper, VanDyke, Baker
Other Competitors
The girls 4x800 team of Hicks, Wilson, VanDyke, and Baker also took 37 seconds off of last weeks time, and 7 seconds off of the school record that had stood since 1999 to take 5th
Isaac Mabary took 5th in the 800
Elly Baker took 5th in the 400, missing state qualification by only .08 seconds
The Panthers will compete at State next Friday and Saturday!
The Panthers preformed very well today, qualifying for state in 9 out of the 12 events, and the three who didn't placed 5th, only one place from qualifying. We also added three new 4 new school records!
State Qualifiers
Connor Colf - 100m and 200m
Blake Salyer - 400m and Javelin
Charly Dobler - 100m Hurdles
Isaac Mabary - 1600m
Boys 4x200 (School Record) - Salyer, Mckinney, Cutler, Colf
Boys 4x400 (School Record) - Cutler, Mabary, Colf, Salyer
Girls 4x400 (School Record by 12 seconds!) - Bridwell, Leeper, VanDyke, Baker
Other Competitors
The girls 4x800 team of Hicks, Wilson, VanDyke, and Baker also took 37 seconds off of last weeks time, and 7 seconds off of the school record that had stood since 1999 to take 5th
Isaac Mabary took 5th in the 800
Elly Baker took 5th in the 400, missing state qualification by only .08 seconds
The Panthers will compete at State next Friday and Saturday!
Sectional Meet Day
The Panthers vie for their spots in the Class 1 State meet today @ Nixa
Participants, events, and times are listed in the graphic. Races will not run early, but may run late.
Entry is $6 cash at the gate or tickets can be purchased online at https://www.mshsaa.org/Tickets.aspx
The Panthers vie for their spots in the Class 1 State meet today @ Nixa
Participants, events, and times are listed in the graphic. Races will not run early, but may run late.
Entry is $6 cash at the gate or tickets can be purchased online at https://www.mshsaa.org/Tickets.aspx
Important Reminders
Great news for all today! Polk County Health Center will be sponsoring the Summer Lunch Program again this year and we will be in SIX communities beginning July 6th through August 14th. We will serve in each community from 11:30-12:30, Monday-Friday.
Bolivar- Cribbs Family Youth Park
Halfway- Halfway Lions Club
Pleasant Hope- Pleasant Hope City Hall
Morrisville- Morrisville First Baptist Church
Fair Play- Fair Play Baptist Church
Humansville- Humansville Life Church
We are also looking for volunteers to help us with transport of meals and serving meals, so if you know anyone that might be interested, please send them my way.
Thank you for your help in spreading the word!
Carol Bookhout
Health Education Supervisor
POLK COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
1317 West Broadway
Bolivar, Missouri 65613
Office: 417-326-7250 | Fax: 417-326-2766
Bolivar- Cribbs Family Youth Park
Halfway- Halfway Lions Club
Pleasant Hope- Pleasant Hope City Hall
Morrisville- Morrisville First Baptist Church
Fair Play- Fair Play Baptist Church
Humansville- Humansville Life Church
We are also looking for volunteers to help us with transport of meals and serving meals, so if you know anyone that might be interested, please send them my way.
Thank you for your help in spreading the word!
Carol Bookhout
Health Education Supervisor
POLK COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
1317 West Broadway
Bolivar, Missouri 65613
Office: 417-326-7250 | Fax: 417-326-2766
🌾🐄 You’re Invited! 🐖🌽
Join us for the Morrisville Agriculture Expo & Livestock Show on May 23, 2026!
This is a great opportunity for our MCE students and families to showcase their hard work, talents, and love for agriculture. From livestock to creative projects, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
🐑 Livestock Shows
🌻 Ag Exhibits
🎨 Student Projects
👨👩👧👦 Family Fun
💙 All MCE Agriculture students will have an entry in the expo! 💛
We encourage families to come out, support our students, and celebrate all the amazing things happening in agriculture!
🎉 MCE Teacher Proud Tuesday Winners - May Edition! 🎉
We are excited to recognize this month’s Teacher Proud Tuesday winners!
🍎 Heather Bess – 2nd Grade Teacher
🏀 Bryson Crowell – MS/HS PE Teacher
⭐ Jessica Cutler – Elementary Para
We are so thankful for the positive impact each of these staff members has on our students and school community every single day. Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and the care you show to our students. MCE is better because of you! 💙
We are excited to recognize this month’s Teacher Proud Tuesday winners!
🍎 Heather Bess – 2nd Grade Teacher
🏀 Bryson Crowell – MS/HS PE Teacher
⭐ Jessica Cutler – Elementary Para
We are so thankful for the positive impact each of these staff members has on our students and school community every single day. Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and the care you show to our students. MCE is better because of you! 💙
🐾💙 MCE Panthers Celebrate Excellence!💙🐾
Today we proudly honored our amazing teachers and staff members for their years of dedication and service to the MCE Panther family! 🎉
👏 Celebrating milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 years of service---thank you for the lasting impact you make each and every day.
🏆 Congratulations as well to our Teachers of the Year and Staff Member of the Year for going above and beyond to support our students, school, and community.
Your hard work, passion, and commitment help make MCE a special place to learn and grow. 💙
🐾💙 MCE Panthers Celebrate Excellence!💙🐾
Today we proudly honored our amazing teachers and staff members for their years of dedication and service to the MCE Panther family! 🎉
👏 Celebrating milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 years of service---thank you for the lasting impact you make each and every day.
🏆 Congratulations as well to our Teachers of the Year and Staff Member of the Year for going above and beyond to support our students, school, and community.
Your hard work, passion, and commitment help make MCE a special place to learn and grow. 💙
Join us as we celebrate four incredible members of the MCE family on their retirement! 🎉💙🐾
Thank you to Bengie Gray, Cheryl Hinkle, Alan Rogers, and Alta Wood for your years of dedication, hard work, and love poured into our students, staff, and school community. Your impact on MCE will be felt for generations to come.
We are so grateful for the memories, leadership, laughter, and care you’ve shared throughout the years. While you will be greatly missed, we are excited for the next chapter ahead for each of you!
Congratulations on your retirement and thank you for leaving such an amazing legacy at MCE! 💙🖤
More sectional qualifiers
Isaac Mabary - 800m and 1600m 4th place
Elly Baker - 400m 4th place
Isaac Mabary - 800m and 1600m 4th place
Elly Baker - 400m 4th place
Class 1 District 5 Meet Results
Sectional Qualifiers
Connor Colf - 200m District Champ, 100m Runner up
Blake Salyer - Javelin Runner up, 400m 3rd Place
Charly Dobler - 110m Hurdles 4th Place
Elly Baker - 400m 4th Place
Boys 4x200 - Salyer, Mckinney, Cutler, Colf - Runner up, School Record
Boys 4x400 - Cutler, Mabary, Salyer, Colf - Runner up, School Record
Girls 4x400 - Bridwell, Wilson, VanDyke, Baker - 4th Place
Girls 4x800 - Bridwell, Hicks, VanDyke, Baker - 3rd Place
The Panthers will compete in the Class 1 Sectional 3 meet next Saturday (5/16) at Nixa
Class 1 District 5 Meet Day @ Greenfield
The top 4 in each event will move on to the Sectional to compete for a chance to go to state
Schedule: All running events are Boys then Girls (Events may run late, but not early)
9:00 AM - All Javelin, Boys High Jump
9:30 AM - Girls High Jump, Girls Shot Put, Boys Discus
10:00 AM - Boys Shot Put, Girls Discus, Girls Triple Jump
10:30 AM - Boys Long Jump, 4x800m Relay
11:00 AM - Girls Long Jump, 110/100m Hurdles
11:25 AM - 100m Dash
11:40 AM - 4x200m Relay
12:05 PM - 1600m Run
12:20 PM - 4x100m Relay
12:40 PM - 400m Dash
1:00 PM - 300m Hurdles
1:20 PM - 800m Run
1:30 PM - 200m Dash
1:55 PM - 3200m Run
2:25 - 4x400m Relay
The top 4 in each event will move on to the Sectional to compete for a chance to go to state
Schedule: All running events are Boys then Girls (Events may run late, but not early)
9:00 AM - All Javelin, Boys High Jump
9:30 AM - Girls High Jump, Girls Shot Put, Boys Discus
10:00 AM - Boys Shot Put, Girls Discus, Girls Triple Jump
10:30 AM - Boys Long Jump, 4x800m Relay
11:00 AM - Girls Long Jump, 110/100m Hurdles
11:25 AM - 100m Dash
11:40 AM - 4x200m Relay
12:05 PM - 1600m Run
12:20 PM - 4x100m Relay
12:40 PM - 400m Dash
1:00 PM - 300m Hurdles
1:20 PM - 800m Run
1:30 PM - 200m Dash
1:55 PM - 3200m Run
2:25 - 4x400m Relay
To wrap up MCE Teacher Appreciation Week, our students delivered some very special notes to our staff today. 💙
These heartfelt messages were a simple but meaningful reminder of the impact our teachers make every single day. We are so thankful for the love, encouragement, and dedication our staff pours into students all year long.
Thank you, MCE teachers, for all you do! 🍎✨
https://youtu.be/IxfDF2xOFFQ
These heartfelt messages were a simple but meaningful reminder of the impact our teachers make every single day. We are so thankful for the love, encouragement, and dedication our staff pours into students all year long.
Thank you, MCE teachers, for all you do! 🍎✨
https://youtu.be/IxfDF2xOFFQ
🎬🍿 FCCLA Movie Night & Bake Sale 🍪🧁
Join FCCLA for a fun Movie Night on Monday, May 19th in the AP Room! Bring your friends and enjoy a great movie, snacks, and treats while supporting our FCCLA chapter.
📍 AP Room
📅 Monday, May 19th
⏰ 6:00 PM
Our FCCLA Bake Sale will also be available before and during the movie, featuring homemade goodies and sweet treats!
Come relax, have fun, and support FCCLA! We hope to see you there! 🎥✨
#FCCLA #MovieNight #BakeSale
Join FCCLA for a fun Movie Night on Monday, May 19th in the AP Room! Bring your friends and enjoy a great movie, snacks, and treats while supporting our FCCLA chapter.
📍 AP Room
📅 Monday, May 19th
⏰ 6:00 PM
Our FCCLA Bake Sale will also be available before and during the movie, featuring homemade goodies and sweet treats!
Come relax, have fun, and support FCCLA! We hope to see you there! 🎥✨
#FCCLA #MovieNight #BakeSale
Don’t forget to join us Monday as we celebrate an incredible career and wish a special retirement farewell for Bengie Gray, AJ Wood, Cheryl Hinkle, and Alan Rogers! 🎉💙
We hope you can stop by the retirement party to share memories, laughter, and well wishes as we honor all the years of dedication and impact made along the way.
We can’t wait to celebrate together!
We hope you can stop by the retirement party to share memories, laughter, and well wishes as we honor all the years of dedication and impact made along the way.
We can’t wait to celebrate together!
