Dear families,
We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming trip to Italy, Switzerland, and France in Summer 2029. Information for the sign up meeting and RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/3mzybb3 [https://rsvp.eftours.com/3mzybb3?utm_source=ptk_meeting_1]
MS State XC Results/Season Highlights
Congratulations to all of our Middle School runners on an amazing Cross Country season
In the final race of their season, the Panthers competed at the MS State XC race in a 2 mile race in the Class 2 division against 100s of other runners. We had not 1, but 2 athletes come away with All-State honors, medaling within the top 25. This is the 3rd year in a row the Panthers have had a runner medal at this meet, including our highest ever finisher.
Ethan Rodiger - 3rd Place - 11:48.18 (only 9 seconds from 1st, only beat by two 8th graders)
Caden Rodiger - 20th Place - 12:56.16 (2nd highest 6th grade finisher, by only 3 seconds)
Ethan Rodiger caps a dominant season, medaling in every meet. He won 4 races (5 if you split the Pleasant Hope and GOC into two), all in a row, and only had 1 not top 10 finish out of his eight races.
Caden Rodiger also had an amazing season, medaling in 5 out of 8 meets and only finishing 1 second behind his brother's performance at state last year.
Daxton Potts, Kolton Jones, and Whittaker Colf also had really good seasons to round out the boys teams. Daxton medaled twice and improved by 4 minutes from start to finish. Kolton ran every race faster than the previous year, showing serious improvement. Whittaker competed day in and day out, having several performances that were better than his previous season.
Lastly, Khloe Wilson, in her first year running XC, put together an amazing season. She medaled 5 times and put in great work as our only girls runner.
All of our athletes were also two sport athletes, playing basketball at the same time, meaning they went to very few actual XC practices, making their times and performances all the more impressive!
Congratulations to all of our Middle School runners on an amazing Cross Country season
In the final race of their season, the Panthers competed at the MS State XC race in a 2 mile race in the Class 2 division against 100s of other runners. We had not 1, but 2 athletes come away with All-State honors, medaling within the top 25. This is the 3rd year in a row the Panthers have had a runner medal at this meet, including our highest ever finisher.
Ethan Rodiger - 3rd Place - 11:48.18 (only 9 seconds from 1st, only beat by two 8th graders)
Caden Rodiger - 20th Place - 12:56.16 (2nd highest 6th grade finisher, by only 3 seconds)
Ethan Rodiger caps a dominant season, medaling in every meet. He won 4 races (5 if you split the Pleasant Hope and GOC into two), all in a row, and only had 1 not top 10 finish out of his eight races.
Caden Rodiger also had an amazing season, medaling in 5 out of 8 meets and only finishing 1 second behind his brother's performance at state last year.
Daxton Potts, Kolton Jones, and Whittaker Colf also had really good seasons to round out the boys teams. Daxton medaled twice and improved by 4 minutes from start to finish. Kolton ran every race faster than the previous year, showing serious improvement. Whittaker competed day in and day out, having several performances that were better than his previous season.
Lastly, Khloe Wilson, in her first year running XC, put together an amazing season. She medaled 5 times and put in great work as our only girls runner.
All of our athletes were also two sport athletes, playing basketball at the same time, meaning they went to very few actual XC practices, making their times and performances all the more impressive!
🐾📣 HEY, MCE FAMILIES! DON'T FORGET! 💙🖤
Just a friendly reminder that Thursday, October 29th is an early dismissal day at MCE!
⏰ Early Dismissal: 12:00 PM
🗣️ Parent-Teacher Conferences: 12:30 PM–7:00 PM
We can’t wait to connect with our families, celebrate student growth, and work together to make this a great school year! 💙🖤
📌 Mark your calendars, set those alarms, and we’ll see you tomorrow!
Just a friendly reminder that Thursday, October 29th is an early dismissal day at MCE!
⏰ Early Dismissal: 12:00 PM
🗣️ Parent-Teacher Conferences: 12:30 PM–7:00 PM
We can’t wait to connect with our families, celebrate student growth, and work together to make this a great school year! 💙🖤
📌 Mark your calendars, set those alarms, and we’ll see you tomorrow!
MS State XC Results/Season Highlights
Congratulations to all of our Middle School runners on an amazing Cross Country season
In the final race of their season, the Panthers competed at the MS State XC race in a 2 mile race in the Class 2 division against 100s of other runners. We had not 1, but 2 athletes come away with All-State honors, medaling within the top 25. This is the 3rd year in a row the Panthers have had a runner medal at this meet, including our highest ever finisher.
Ethan Rodiger - 3rd Place - 11:48.18 (only 9 seconds from 1st, only beat by two 8th graders)
Caden Rodiger - 20th Place - 12:56.16 (2nd highest 6th grade finisher, by only 3 seconds)
Ethan Rodiger caps a dominant season, medaling in every meet. He won 4 races (5 if you split the Pleasant Hope and GOC into two), all in a row, and only had 1 not top 10 finish out of his eight races.
Caden Rodiger also had an amazing season, medaling in 5 out of 8 meets and only finishing 1 second behind his brother's performance at state last year.
Daxton Potts, Kolton Jones, and Whittaker Colf also had really good seasons to round out the boys teams. Daxton medaled twice and improved by 4 minutes from start to finish. Kolton ran every race faster than the previous year, showing serious improvement. Whittaker competed day in and day out, having several performances that were better than his previous season.
Lastly, Khloe Wilson, in her first year running XC, put together an amazing season. She medaled 5 times and put in great work as our only girls runner.
All of our athletes were also two sport athletes, playing basketball at the same time, meaning they went to very few actual XC practices, making their times and performances all the more impressive!
Congratulations to all of our Middle School runners on an amazing Cross Country season
In the final race of their season, the Panthers competed at the MS State XC race in a 2 mile race in the Class 2 division against 100s of other runners. We had not 1, but 2 athletes come away with All-State honors, medaling within the top 25. This is the 3rd year in a row the Panthers have had a runner medal at this meet, including our highest ever finisher.
Ethan Rodiger - 3rd Place - 11:48.18 (only 9 seconds from 1st, only beat by two 8th graders)
Caden Rodiger - 20th Place - 12:56.16 (2nd highest 6th grade finisher, by only 3 seconds)
Ethan Rodiger caps a dominant season, medaling in every meet. He won 4 races (5 if you split the Pleasant Hope and GOC into two), all in a row, and only had 1 not top 10 finish out of his eight races.
Caden Rodiger also had an amazing season, medaling in 5 out of 8 meets and only finishing 1 second behind his brother's performance at state last year.
Daxton Potts, Kolton Jones, and Whittaker Colf also had really good seasons to round out the boys teams. Daxton medaled twice and improved by 4 minutes from start to finish. Kolton ran every race faster than the previous year, showing serious improvement. Whittaker competed day in and day out, having several performances that were better than his previous season.
Lastly, Khloe Wilson, in her first year running XC, put together an amazing season. She medaled 5 times and put in great work as our only girls runner.
All of our athletes were also two sport athletes, playing basketball at the same time, meaning they went to very few actual XC practices, making their times and performances all the more impressive!
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, November 21st, the MCE Track and Field team will be hosting its first ever Turkey Trot as a fundraiser for this upcoming season. This event is open to all ages and not just limited to the school, and will have multiple divisions. Elementary age kids will run 1.5 miles and everyone else will run a traditional 5k race. You can register online at the QR on the flier! Money will be due at registration, which will be in the High School Gym starting at 9:30 am. The race will be at 10:30, and there will be opportunities for breakfast, snacks, and drinks before and after the race. We will also accept any other donations or help if you do not want to run. Please contact Coach Sherer (dsherer@mcestaff.com) for any questions or to donate!
🍩Quarter 1 ABC Breakfast! 🍩
We loved celebrating our 6th–8th grade students who earned an invitation to our Quarter 1 ABC Breakfast!
This morning was all about recognizing students for their hard work, positive choices, and dedication during the first quarter. We’re proud of the way these Panthers continue to show up, work hard, and make our school a better place every day.
Congratulations to all of our Quarter 1 ABC Breakfast honorees—keep up the great work! 💙🐾
Panthers, mark your calendars! 📅 Here’s what’s coming up next week at MCE!
🏫 Monday, October 26: School is in session!
⏰ Thursday, October 29: Early dismissal at 12:00 PM. Parent-teacher conferences will take place from 12:30–7:00 PM.
🍂 Friday, October 30: No school!
Please plan accordingly, and we look forward to connecting with our families during parent-teacher conferences!
💙🖤 Go Panthers! 🐾
🏫 Monday, October 26: School is in session!
⏰ Thursday, October 29: Early dismissal at 12:00 PM. Parent-teacher conferences will take place from 12:30–7:00 PM.
🍂 Friday, October 30: No school!
Please plan accordingly, and we look forward to connecting with our families during parent-teacher conferences!
💙🖤 Go Panthers! 🐾
🇺🇸 MCE VETERANS DAY 2026 🇺🇸
The Marion C. Early National Honor Society warmly invites our community to join us in honoring the brave men and women who have served our country! ❤️🤍💙
📅 Wednesday, November 11, 2026
📍 MCE Wayne Keltner Gymnasium
545 N. Main, Morrisville, MO 65710
⏰ Assembly begins at 10:00 AM
Please arrive by 9:45 AM to check in and be seated.
🍽️ Thanksgiving Lunch for Veterans and Their Guests
A Thanksgiving lunch will be served following the assembly.
📩 Please RSVP by Friday, October 30, 2026.
Contact Molly Martinsen, MCE Counselor/NHS Advisor:
📧 mmartinsen@mcestaff.com
📞 417-376-2216, Ext. 231
We are honored to recognize and celebrate the service and sacrifice of our veterans. Please help us spread the word and join us as we show our gratitude to those who have served! 🇺🇸
School IS in session on Monday, October 26. School will dismiss at 12pm on Thursday, October 29, for Parent Teacher Conferences. No school on Friday, October 30.
💙 MCE Families, We Want to See You! at Parent-Teacher Conferences 🖤
📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
🏫 Early Dismissal at 12:00 PM
👨👩👧👦 Parent-Teacher Conferences
🕧 12:30–4:00 PM: Individual conferences in your student’s teacher’s classroom (by appointment)
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM: Arena-style conferences in the Field House
Please make plans to attend parent-teacher conferences! This is a great opportunity to connect with your student’s teachers, celebrate successes, discuss progress, and work together to support your child’s learning.
📌 Action Needed: If you would like an individual conference between 12:30 and 4:00 PM, please contact your student’s teacher to schedule an appointment. Families are also welcome to attend arena-style conferences in the Field House from 4:00–7:00 PM.
We look forward to partnering with you to help every Panther succeed! 🐾💙
📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
🏫 Early Dismissal at 12:00 PM
👨👩👧👦 Parent-Teacher Conferences
🕧 12:30–4:00 PM: Individual conferences in your student’s teacher’s classroom (by appointment)
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM: Arena-style conferences in the Field House
Please make plans to attend parent-teacher conferences! This is a great opportunity to connect with your student’s teachers, celebrate successes, discuss progress, and work together to support your child’s learning.
📌 Action Needed: If you would like an individual conference between 12:30 and 4:00 PM, please contact your student’s teacher to schedule an appointment. Families are also welcome to attend arena-style conferences in the Field House from 4:00–7:00 PM.
We look forward to partnering with you to help every Panther succeed! 🐾💙
The holidays are quickly approaching. If you or someone you know is in need of a Thanksgiving meal, please contact MCE Elementary Counselor, Kayla Wilson at 417-376-2215. Deadline to sign up for a Thanksgiving meal is Thursday, October 29, 2026.
It's championship night in Panther country! Come support the Lady Panthers as they battle the NCA lady Warriors with a Greater Ozarks Conference championship on the line at 6:15. Come early and watch the Panther boys take on the Owls from Spokane for a GOC 3rd place finish at 5.
🐾💙 Happy Boss’s Day, Dr. Angel! 💙🖤
Today, MCE School District celebrates Dr. Angel and thanks him for his leadership, dedication, and commitment to our students, staff, and community! We appreciate all you do to help our Panthers grow, learn, and succeed. 🐾
Thank you for leading the way and helping make MCE a special place to learn and work!
📸 SMILE, PANTHERS! 🐾
Missed picture day or need a retake? We’ve got you covered! 😁
📅 Friday, October 16
Get those smiles ready and show us your best Panther pride! 💙🖤🩶
Missed picture day or need a retake? We’ve got you covered! 😁
📅 Friday, October 16
Get those smiles ready and show us your best Panther pride! 💙🖤🩶
🐾💙🖤 It's Teacher Proud Tuesday at MCE! 🖤💙🐾
We are excited to recognize two incredible educators who make a difference every day at MCE! Please help us congratulate Mr. Zac Fransten, High School Science Teacher, and Mrs. Amber Reding, 3rd Grade Teacher!
Mr. Fransten is known for his kindness, humility, and ability to make every student feel seen and valued. One coworker shared: "I see someone who quietly and humbly comes in each day to teach, but he unknowingly does more. Mr. Fransten has the ability to see the kids that can be overlooked at times and give them the encouragement that they need."
Mrs. Reding brings positivity and encouragement wherever she goes! Whether she's pouring into her students, sending an uplifting message to a coworker, or simply greeting others with a smile, she helps make MCE a better place for everyone. One coworker shared: "Amber shows up each and every day with a smile on her face. She is extremely encouraging to students and staff alike. She is quick to send an encouraging text or compliment people around her, helping to foster a positive environment in our school."
Mr. Fransten and Mrs. Reding, thank you for being the kind of teachers who make MCE such a special place! Your kindness, encouragement, and dedication leave a lasting impact on our students and staff. We are so proud to call you MCE Panthers! 🐾
We are excited to recognize two incredible educators who make a difference every day at MCE! Please help us congratulate Mr. Zac Fransten, High School Science Teacher, and Mrs. Amber Reding, 3rd Grade Teacher!
Mr. Fransten is known for his kindness, humility, and ability to make every student feel seen and valued. One coworker shared: "I see someone who quietly and humbly comes in each day to teach, but he unknowingly does more. Mr. Fransten has the ability to see the kids that can be overlooked at times and give them the encouragement that they need."
Mrs. Reding brings positivity and encouragement wherever she goes! Whether she's pouring into her students, sending an uplifting message to a coworker, or simply greeting others with a smile, she helps make MCE a better place for everyone. One coworker shared: "Amber shows up each and every day with a smile on her face. She is extremely encouraging to students and staff alike. She is quick to send an encouraging text or compliment people around her, helping to foster a positive environment in our school."
Mr. Fransten and Mrs. Reding, thank you for being the kind of teachers who make MCE such a special place! Your kindness, encouragement, and dedication leave a lasting impact on our students and staff. We are so proud to call you MCE Panthers! 🐾
Morrisville Athletic Activities Week of October 12th - 17th
Homecoming Vs. Mansfield
Come out and support the Panthers in their final regular season game
The games start at 5, with plenty of Homecoming Festivities sprinkled throughout the night!
Come out and support the Panthers in their final regular season game
The games start at 5, with plenty of Homecoming Festivities sprinkled throughout the night!
XC Meet Results from Buffalo
Ethan Rodiger wins back to back races, with Caden Rodiger medaling yet again in the Junior High Boys Race
Cheyanne VanDyke medals again in a tough High School Girls field
Isaac Mabary adds a medal to his collection, with Gaidge Arthur snagging the final medal in the High School Boys race
Lastly, our two foreign exchange students, Margalida and Mariana both medaled in the JV race!
The Panthers are back in action on Tuesday at Everton
Ethan Rodiger wins back to back races, with Caden Rodiger medaling yet again in the Junior High Boys Race
Cheyanne VanDyke medals again in a tough High School Girls field
Isaac Mabary adds a medal to his collection, with Gaidge Arthur snagging the final medal in the High School Boys race
Lastly, our two foreign exchange students, Margalida and Mariana both medaled in the JV race!
The Panthers are back in action on Tuesday at Everton
MCE HSBB Home vs. Spokane 5:00pm Start
🎉 MAP & EOC TEST REWARD TRIP! 🎉
Our MCE Panthers in Grades 4–12 worked hard, stayed focused, and gave it their all on their MAP & EOC assessments—and they earned a well-deserved trip to Skateland! 🛼💙
Our students enjoyed an afternoon of skating, pizza, fun and celebrating their hard work! 🐾
We are so proud of the effort, perseverance, and dedication our students showed throughout testing season. Hard work pays off! ⭐
Way to go, Panthers! We are proud of you! 💙🖤
