Read Across America Week: March 3-6
TUESDAY-Dr. Seuss Day
WEDNESDAY-Color Wars Day (each grade level wear a specific color) PreK & K-purple; 1st-Orange; 2nd-Red; 3rd-Yellow; 4th-Green; 5th-Blue
THURSDAY-Dress as your favorite book character
FRIDAY-Pajama Day
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This week, Mrs. Hinkle will begin the process of scheduling students for next year's classes. She will begin with this the Junior Class. All students were emailed the course description catalog for the upcoming year. It is also linked here for your convenience. Please visit with your students about their class choices and career paths as they make their decisions for the next school year. #PantherNation
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Yesterday, 19 students were inducted into the MCE Chapter of the National Honor Society. Congratulations to these students. The National Honor Society is sponsored by Mrs. Cheryl Hinkle. #PantherNation
See Coach Crumpley if you want to register or have any questions. #PantherNation
Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade parents: It’s hard to believe, but our Spring program is just 7 weeks away! This means we will begin auditions for speaking parts next week (February 25-28).
Your child should have received a permission form in their backpacks today! If your child wants to audition for a part, I MUST have a permission form signed before their music class time!
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Valentine’s Day parties were a big success. #MCEalwayslearning
Congratulations to Emilie English and Jon Schmoll. Today, they practiced with and will perform tonight in the SBU Invitational Honor Choir. Way to go Jon And Emilie and thanks to Mrs. Boone for her dedication and hard work with her choir students. #PantherNation
Congratulations to Eliza Francka. She is your 2020 MCE Homecoming Queen. #PantherNation
Tonight, we will be celebrating Homecoming against Greenfield. As it is the final home game of the season, we will also be recognizing Senior Athletes. Here are the order of events for the evening beginning at 5:00...
JV Boys
Homecoming Coronation
Varsity Girls
Senior Recognition
Varsity Boys
Dance (In Cafeteria Until 11:00)
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Here are the Class 2 District 13 Basketball Tourn. Brackets. This year's District Tournament will start on Feb. 24th and be held at Weaubleau. #PantherNation
The Fall 2019 Softball Academic All State Awards have been released. Congratulations to the MCE Lady Panthers on being recognized as an Academic All State Team with a team GPA of 3.610. The following athletes also made Academic All State:
Hannah Brisley, Riley Simmons, Rebecca Presley, & Olivia Blehm
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The MCE Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) had their district competition today in Bolivar. All of the students worked hard for months preparing and did a great job. Here are the medalist results...
Karley Painter and Martin Belt - 5th place in Entrepreneurship
Esther Polocoser - 3rd place in Computer Applications
Keaton Painter and Jackson Dilday - 2nd place in Marketing
Keaton Painter and Jackson Dilday - 1st place in Publication Design (advance to state)
Victor Duchscherer - 1st place in Computer Problem Solving (advance to state)
Victor Duchscherer - 1st place in Cybersecurity (advance to state)
Thanks to business teacher Mr. Barndon Martinsen for his preparation and time invested into our students. #PantherNation
Professional learning at its best with MCE Elementary teachers #MCEalwayslearning
This week in the state of Missouri, we recognize the amazing efforts of the volunteers who make up our local boards of education. At MCE, we would like to send a shout out to our board who have helped make decisions to achieve new heights for the Morrisville community and Marion C. Early R-5 School District. Thank you for volunteering your time for our students, parents, administration, teachers and staff. #PantherNation #MCEalwayslearning
This morning, MCE MS/HS teachers stepped out of their comfort zone to present to each other on numerous PD opportunities. We tend to shine in isolation, but when given the opportunity, get to share that light with each other to become better teachers for our students. #PantherNation
Congratulations to the MCE speech team for winning the 3rd place sweepstakes trophy in Bronaugh on Saturday, February 8. The following students made it to finals and received these awards:
Xavier Sanders received the 6th place medal in Original Oratory.
Brooke Fincher received the 6th place medal in Storytelling.
Maygan Irvine received 6th place medal in Program Oral Interpretation.
Brooke Fincher received the 4th place medal in Radio Speaking.
Megan Hamm received the 3rd place trophy in Original Oratory.
Megan Hamm received the 2nd place trophy in Program Oral Interpretation.
Preston Webster received the 2nd place trophy in Poetry Reading.
Preston Webster received 1st place trophy in Program Oral Interpretation.
Brooke Fincher received 1st place trophy in Original Oratory.
Megan Hamm received 1st place trophy in Dramatic Interpretation.
Other team members were Abigail Bowling and Alawna Bowling.
The team will travel to School of the Osage on February 15. #PantherNation
On Tuesday, we had a handful of students take a career life skills trip to SRC in Springfield to learn about different employment options after high school. After SRC, they enjoyed lunch together before retuning to school. Thanks to Mr. Teague, Mrs. Beavers, Mrs. Means and Mr. Dunning for taking these students.
The boys basketball game with Ash Grove is on for tonight starting at 6:00. 2 full games
School will be in session on the following dates for make up days: March 16(Monday), April 6(Monday), May 4(Monday), and May 19-22. Reminders will be sent closer to those dates.
MCE has been hit hard with sickness, including the flu. Please remember, if your child exhibits flu-like symptoms, keep them home from school until they are fever free (without medicine) for 24 hours. Our custodians have been working very hard to sanitize and deep clean the entire building during the snow days.