Dear families,
As a reminder, our meeting is tonight.
Meeting details:
📅 Date: October 22
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Mr. Banks Classroom
If you know of anyone else who should be hearing about this trip and attending this meeting, please forward them this link: https://rsvp.eftours.com/p4zjjhg
I cannot wait to see you all very soon to talk more about our Summer 2028 trip to The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, and England!
See you soon!
Chad Banks
As a reminder, our meeting is tonight.
Meeting details:
📅 Date: October 22
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Mr. Banks Classroom
If you know of anyone else who should be hearing about this trip and attending this meeting, please forward them this link: https://rsvp.eftours.com/p4zjjhg
I cannot wait to see you all very soon to talk more about our Summer 2028 trip to The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, and England!
See you soon!
Chad Banks
El Dorado Springs XC results
Strong showing from the Junior High team once again with several medalists and a third place finish from the boys team.
The High School also had a strong outing against some big schools with several good times, including Charolette Hicks in her first race of the season, stepping in to help the girls field a team once again.
The Panthers are back in action on Thursday at Humansville
Strong showing from the Junior High team once again with several medalists and a third place finish from the boys team.
The High School also had a strong outing against some big schools with several good times, including Charolette Hicks in her first race of the season, stepping in to help the girls field a team once again.
The Panthers are back in action on Thursday at Humansville

SUBJECT: Reminder! Meeting tomorrow
Dear families,
I am so excited that you can join us tomorrow to talk about our once-in-a-lifetime travel experience to The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, and England in Summer 2028! As a reminder, our meeting details are below. If you can no longer make it, please let me know!
Meeting details:
📅 Date: October 22
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Mr. Banks Classroom
During the meeting, we will review all the details about this opportunity, including the itinerary, dates, the cost of this trip and EF’s risk-free enrollment period. I will also be opening enrollment at the meeting, so you will have the chance to be one of the first to sign up. If you haven’t already, feel free to browse EF’s website [https://www.eftours.com/parents-and-students/educational-travel-101?&utm_campaign=ptktemplates&utm_segment=groupleader&utm_group=et&utm_season=s26] to get answers to common parent questions beforehand.
If you know someone else who should attend, please have them register using this link: https://rsvp.eftours.com/p4zjjhg [https://rsvp.eftours.com/p4zjjhg?utm_source=ptk_reminder_1]
See you tomorrow!
Chad Banks
Dear families,
I am so excited that you can join us tomorrow to talk about our once-in-a-lifetime travel experience to The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, and England in Summer 2028! As a reminder, our meeting details are below. If you can no longer make it, please let me know!
Meeting details:
📅 Date: October 22
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Mr. Banks Classroom
During the meeting, we will review all the details about this opportunity, including the itinerary, dates, the cost of this trip and EF’s risk-free enrollment period. I will also be opening enrollment at the meeting, so you will have the chance to be one of the first to sign up. If you haven’t already, feel free to browse EF’s website [https://www.eftours.com/parents-and-students/educational-travel-101?&utm_campaign=ptktemplates&utm_segment=groupleader&utm_group=et&utm_season=s26] to get answers to common parent questions beforehand.
If you know someone else who should attend, please have them register using this link: https://rsvp.eftours.com/p4zjjhg [https://rsvp.eftours.com/p4zjjhg?utm_source=ptk_reminder_1]
See you tomorrow!
Chad Banks
XC travels to ELDO
Race times in graphic
Race times in graphic

The Lady Panther District Softball game will be streamed live on mshsaa.tv. Type in Marion C Early and it will pop up.
SUBJECT: RE: An unforgettable adventure awaits your child in The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, and England!
Dear families,
A quick friendly reminder – our informational meeting for the The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, and England trip is almost here, and I’d love to see you there! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn how this trip could be a transformative experience for your child, and I don’t want you to miss out.
Meeting details:
📅 Date: October 22
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Mr. Banks Classroom
👉 RSVP here to join us: https://rsvp.eftours.com/p4zjjhg [https://rsvp.eftours.com/p4zjjhg?utm_source=ptk_meeting_3]
I cannot wait to tell you more about this trip of a lifetime!
Chad Banks
Dear families,
A quick friendly reminder – our informational meeting for the The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, and England trip is almost here, and I’d love to see you there! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn how this trip could be a transformative experience for your child, and I don’t want you to miss out.
Meeting details:
📅 Date: October 22
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Mr. Banks Classroom
👉 RSVP here to join us: https://rsvp.eftours.com/p4zjjhg [https://rsvp.eftours.com/p4zjjhg?utm_source=ptk_meeting_3]
I cannot wait to tell you more about this trip of a lifetime!
Chad Banks
MCE District Softball Game day @ Bolivar HS vs. Halfway. 6:00 Start. Admission $6.

MCE Lady Panthers Softball District Championship @ Bolivar HS vs. Halfway. 6:00 Start. Admission $6.

Your SB Lady Panthers have advanced to the District Championship to play Halfway! The game will be played at 6pm on Monday, October 20th. The location has been moved, and the game will now be played at Bolivar High School. Admission will be $6 with the gates opening at 5. Pack the stands and support the Panthers as they go on another postseason run!

Notice: Change of regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting.
The October 20, 2025 meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18MhsWESMZVHP-eei9qhTFHv2CwPIkwoOwvzoP4oN24g/edit?usp=drivesdk
SUBJECT: RE: An unforgettable adventure awaits your child in The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, and England!
Dear families,
I am following up on my previous email about the informational meeting for our The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, and England trip. It’s been amazing to see so much excitement about this opportunity! If you haven’t already, please register for our meeting to learn more about this adventure.
Meeting details:
📅 Date: October 22
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Mr. Banks Classroom
👉 RSVP here to join us: https://rsvp.eftours.com/p4zjjhg [https://rsvp.eftours.com/p4zjjhg?utm_source=ptk_meeting_2]
We’ll cover a lot at our meeting, but feel free to visit EF’s website [https://www.eftours.com/parents-and-students/educational-travel-101?&utm_campaign=ptktemplates&utm_segment=groupleader&utm_group=et&utm_season=s26] beforehand to get answers to common parent questions. I’m looking forward to seeing you there and sharing all the ways this trip can open doors and broaden horizons for your child. Let’s make this dream a reality together!
Warmly,
Chad Banks
Dear families,
I am following up on my previous email about the informational meeting for our The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, and England trip. It’s been amazing to see so much excitement about this opportunity! If you haven’t already, please register for our meeting to learn more about this adventure.
Meeting details:
📅 Date: October 22
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Mr. Banks Classroom
👉 RSVP here to join us: https://rsvp.eftours.com/p4zjjhg [https://rsvp.eftours.com/p4zjjhg?utm_source=ptk_meeting_2]
We’ll cover a lot at our meeting, but feel free to visit EF’s website [https://www.eftours.com/parents-and-students/educational-travel-101?&utm_campaign=ptktemplates&utm_segment=groupleader&utm_group=et&utm_season=s26] beforehand to get answers to common parent questions. I’m looking forward to seeing you there and sharing all the ways this trip can open doors and broaden horizons for your child. Let’s make this dream a reality together!
Warmly,
Chad Banks
Final Score

MCE Lady Panther District Softball Semi-Finals Tonight 6:00 PM @ Norwood.

MCE Lady Panthers District Softball Tonight @ Norwood. 6:00 Start vs. Crocker

The Athletic Department has MCE T-shirts for sale. They are $15 each. Up charge for 2X & 3X. Sizes available are YXS - XXXL. Email Coach Francka to order @ dfrancka@mcestaff.com. Pay up on pick up.

Last game of the year for the JH Lady Panthers @ Greenwood for the Conference Championship.

CHAMPIONSHIP Gameday
The Panthers face off against the Spokane Owls for the GOC Conference championship tonight @ 7:00 (may start earlier so be prepared) at Greenwood. The girls will also play for the championship against Greenwood @ 5:30. Come support your Panthers as they try to take home the title!
The Panthers face off against the Spokane Owls for the GOC Conference championship tonight @ 7:00 (may start earlier so be prepared) at Greenwood. The girls will also play for the championship against Greenwood @ 5:30. Come support your Panthers as they try to take home the title!

Huge wins for the boys and girls in the semifinals of the GOC tournament. Both teams will play for the Championship on Thursday night @ Greenwood. The girls will play Greenwood at 5:30 and the boys will play the winner of Spokane/NCA at 6:45.

SUBJECT: An unforgettable adventure awaits your child in The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, and England!
Dear families,
We’re thrilled to share that we’re heading to The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, and England in Summer 2028, and we’d love for your student to join us!
This is an incredible opportunity for students to explore new places, experience different cultures, and gain lifelong skills like independence and confidence. I’ll be sharing all the details, including what we’ll see and do, hands-on learning activities, academic opportunities, trip costs, and how to secure a spot at our informational meeting.
Meeting details:
📅 Date: October 22
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Mr. Banks Classroom
👉 RSVP here to join us: https://rsvp.eftours.com/p4zjjhg [https://rsvp.eftours.com/p4zjjhg?utm_source=ptk_meeting_1]
We’ll also open enrollment during the meeting—spots are limited, and I would love to help you secure this experience for your child.
In the meantime, please visit EF’s website [https://www.eftours.com/parents-and-students/educational-travel-101?&utm_campaign=ptktemplates&utm_segment=groupleader&utm_group=et&utm_season=s26] to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.
I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!
Best,
Chad Banks
Dear families,
We’re thrilled to share that we’re heading to The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, and England in Summer 2028, and we’d love for your student to join us!
This is an incredible opportunity for students to explore new places, experience different cultures, and gain lifelong skills like independence and confidence. I’ll be sharing all the details, including what we’ll see and do, hands-on learning activities, academic opportunities, trip costs, and how to secure a spot at our informational meeting.
Meeting details:
📅 Date: October 22
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Mr. Banks Classroom
👉 RSVP here to join us: https://rsvp.eftours.com/p4zjjhg [https://rsvp.eftours.com/p4zjjhg?utm_source=ptk_meeting_1]
We’ll also open enrollment during the meeting—spots are limited, and I would love to help you secure this experience for your child.
In the meantime, please visit EF’s website [https://www.eftours.com/parents-and-students/educational-travel-101?&utm_campaign=ptktemplates&utm_segment=groupleader&utm_group=et&utm_season=s26] to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.
I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!
Best,
Chad Banks
It’s #TeacherProudTuesday - one of our favorite days of the month!
Join us in celebrating Mrs. Heskett and Mrs. Efker, two teachers who go above and beyond for their students and our school community. 💙🐾
We’re so grateful for them, and for Mid-Mo Bank for sponsoring this wonderful program recognizing outstanding educators!
Join us in celebrating Mrs. Heskett and Mrs. Efker, two teachers who go above and beyond for their students and our school community. 💙🐾
We’re so grateful for them, and for Mid-Mo Bank for sponsoring this wonderful program recognizing outstanding educators!

