Two of our outstanding musicians are headed off to MSHSAA State Solo & Small Ensemble Contest today! Jaxson Rice (trombone) and Eli Baker (trumpet) qualified on their solos at the District level in March. This is a huge accomplishment and reflects their hard work, dedication, and musicianship. We are so proud of them and know they will represent MCE with excellence. Congratulations and good luck!
💙🖤MCE Panthers Celebrate Our Lunch Heroes! 💙🖤
Today we proudly recognize the amazing cafeteria team who keep our Panthers fueled, smiling, and ready to learn each day! From early mornings to busy lunch lines, your hard work, kindness, and dedication make a difference for every student.
Thank you for serving our school with care and heart. We appreciate all you do for MCE!
🐾 You are true Panther Heroes! 🐾
🎉 Happy Principal Appreciation Day to two outstanding leaders of MCE School District — Mr. Corum and Mr. Crumpley! 🎉
Thank you both for your dedication, leadership, and the countless ways you support our students, staff, and families each day. Your commitment helps make MCE School District a place where students can learn, grow, and succeed.
We appreciate all you do for our Panthers! 💙🐾
🚔🐾 New Panther on the Prowl Alert! 🐾🚔
Officer Joe is cruising in style with a brand new patrol car! We are so thankful for this incredible addition to help keep our students, staff, and campus safe each day.
A huge THANK YOU to Chris Chaney for helping get this car donated to MCE! Your generosity and support mean so much to our school community.
We appreciate those who help keep Panther Nation rolling strong! 💙🖤
HS Track Meet Day @ Fair Grove
JH Meet Results from Fair Grove
Ethan Rodiger continues his dominance over the distance races taking 1st in the 1600 and 2nd in the 800
Liam Hooper lowers his own school record from last meet in the 100 hurdles
Yvonne Colf takes down the 400m record in her first ever open 400 race
The boys 4x200 relay of Connor McKnight, Jay Schneider, Braiden Poole, and Liam Hooper lower this record again
The girls 4x400 of Brynlee Rice, Suzanna Fast, Yvonne Colf, and Khloe Wilson take 3rd place (nearly 2nd) in the 8th grade division with only one 8th grader on the relay
The JH Panthers are back in action on Saturday at the MS state meet, competing to earn all-state recognition!
Ethan Rodiger continues his dominance over the distance races taking 1st in the 1600 and 2nd in the 800
Liam Hooper lowers his own school record from last meet in the 100 hurdles
Yvonne Colf takes down the 400m record in her first ever open 400 race
The boys 4x200 relay of Connor McKnight, Jay Schneider, Braiden Poole, and Liam Hooper lower this record again
The girls 4x400 of Brynlee Rice, Suzanna Fast, Yvonne Colf, and Khloe Wilson take 3rd place (nearly 2nd) in the 8th grade division with only one 8th grader on the relay
The JH Panthers are back in action on Saturday at the MS state meet, competing to earn all-state recognition!
JH Track Meet Day @ Fair Grove
🎵 Do you know the Muffin Man? 🎵
Mr. Crumpley and Mr. Rippee made a special delivery this morning—fresh muffins for all secondary students testing this week! 🧁👏
We are so proud of our students and know they are going to do amazing things. Good luck this week—show what you know! 💙🐾
All MCE events are cancelled today.
Today we celebrate the amazing MCE School Bus Drivers! 🚌💙💛
Thank you for the early mornings, friendly smiles, safe rides, and caring hearts you share with our students each day. You are the first hello and the last goodbye for so many of our Panthers, and we appreciate all you do to help our students arrive ready to learn and return home safely.
Your kindness, patience, and dedication make a difference every single day.
Morrisville Athletic Activities Week of April 27th - May 2nd
Meet Results from Ash Grove JH Meet and JH State Qualifiers
4 new school records and 2 medals were earned last night. We also had some huge new PRS!
School Records
Liam Hooper smashes his own javelin record to win the event with a throw of 28.61. He also beat the hurdle record!
The girls 4x200 of Yvonne Colf, Brynlee Rice, Khloe Wilson, and Emery Pratte took down this record for the 3rd consecutive meet, smashing their previous time by 3 seconds, running 2:04.01
The girls 4x4 of Yvonne Colf, Emmari Back, Suzanna Fast, and Khloe Wilson also took down the records for the third straight time in 5:06.71
Medalists
Liam Hooper took 1st in Javelin
Ethan Rodiger took 3rd in the 1600 with a 13 second PR!
PRs (not already mentioned)
Kaylah Tamm PRd in both the Shot Put and the Discus with big new marks!
MS State Qualifiers
We had several athletes qualify for state and are listed in the graphic. We also qualified in the Girls 4x2 and 4x4, as well as the boys 4x1 and 4x2. Athletes that weren't in an individual event but are in a relay include Carter and Lukas Ball and Suzanna Fast! We head to state next Saturday to compete!
🎉 MAP & EOC Pump-Up Rally Recap! 🎉
What an incredible way to kick off testing week! Our students brought the energy, the excitement, and the school spirit to today’s assembly! 💥🐾
From fun games to lots of laughs, it’s safe to say we are READY to take on MAP & EOC testing! 💪📚
🏆 Attendance Challenge is ON!
Remember—the building with the best attendance this week wins, and their principal will face one of our hilarious challenges:
🥧 Pie in the Face – Delivered by fellow principals!
🎒 Student for a Day – Dress like a student and follow their full schedule
🕺 TikTok Dance Challenge – Perform a student-voted trending dance
✂️ Shave Their Head – A big-time commitment for school spirit!
Let’s show up, stay focused, and give it our best all week long! Every day counts!
💥 We’ve got this, Panthers! 💥
Meet Results from the Jason Pyrah Invitational from Willard
No medals or school records this time, but still a ton of PRs or SBs against some really good competition with tons of class 4 and 5 schools
Blake was our only point scorers taking 4th in Javelin and 8th in the 400
The graphic includes all athletes that had multiple PRs, with several other athletes getting a PR as well!
No medals or school records this time, but still a ton of PRs or SBs against some really good competition with tons of class 4 and 5 schools
Blake was our only point scorers taking 4th in Javelin and 8th in the 400
The graphic includes all athletes that had multiple PRs, with several other athletes getting a PR as well!
JH Track Meet Day @ Ash Grove
🏐 Welcome Coach Buckner! 🏐
On Monday night the MCE Board of Education approved the hire of Margaret Buckner for the position of Head Volleyball Coach!
"Hi everyone! My name is Margaret Buckner, and I’m excited to be here and be a part of this community. I’m originally from Washington, Missouri, and have called the Springfield area home for the past several years. I currently live in Walnut Grove and spend a lot of time on the farm with my husband, Josh, and his family.
Before coming here, I had the opportunity to coach volleyball at Bolivar, which was a very rewarding experience and helped shape my passion for the game and developing student-athletes.
I have a strong passion for working with kids, building a positive team culture, and helping athletes grow both on and off the court. I’m really looking forward to connecting with everyone and making this a fun and successful season!"
Please join us in welcoming Coach Buckner to MCE!
On Monday night the MCE Board of Education approved the hire of Margaret Buckner for the position of Head Volleyball Coach!
"Hi everyone! My name is Margaret Buckner, and I’m excited to be here and be a part of this community. I’m originally from Washington, Missouri, and have called the Springfield area home for the past several years. I currently live in Walnut Grove and spend a lot of time on the farm with my husband, Josh, and his family.
Before coming here, I had the opportunity to coach volleyball at Bolivar, which was a very rewarding experience and helped shape my passion for the game and developing student-athletes.
I have a strong passion for working with kids, building a positive team culture, and helping athletes grow both on and off the court. I’m really looking forward to connecting with everyone and making this a fun and successful season!"
Please join us in welcoming Coach Buckner to MCE!
HS Track Meet Day @ Willard
The Board has approved the promotion of Mr. Brett Rippee to serve as the Middle and High School Principal. Mr. Rippee has consistently demonstrated strong leadership, a commitment to students, and a focus on building positive relationships throughout our school community.
He has done an outstanding job in his current role, and we are excited to build on that success as he leads the middle and high school moving forward. His leadership will continue to strengthen our culture, support staff, and enhance student achievement.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Rippee on this well-deserved opportunity!
He has done an outstanding job in his current role, and we are excited to build on that success as he leads the middle and high school moving forward. His leadership will continue to strengthen our culture, support staff, and enhance student achievement.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Rippee on this well-deserved opportunity!
🌟 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟
Today we’re celebrating Missy and Julie, the heart of MCE Secondary! 💙
From keeping the front office running smoothly to greeting everyone with a smile, Missy and Julie do it all. Their organization, kindness, and dedication help make our school a welcoming place for students, staff, and families every single day.
Thank you, Missy and Julie, for everything you do—we are so lucky to have you! 💼✨
#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #MCEPride #ThankYouMissyAndJulie
🌟 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟
Today we’re celebrating Kathy Painter at the Marion C. Early District Office! 💙
From keeping the office running smoothly to supporting staff and families with a smile, Kathy does it all. Her organization, kindness, and dedication help make our district a welcoming and efficient place every single day.
Thank you, Kathy, for everything you do—we are so lucky to have you! 💼✨
#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #MCEPride #ThankYouKathy
