Hard to believe it’s that time of year! Senior cap and gown informational day from @jostens. Parents, be looking for this information to come home with your seniors today. Ordering day will be next Tuesday, the 22nd. #PantherNation
Need help filling out your FAFSA? Come to PC1 at the high school for help from 5:30 to 7:00 tonight filling yours out. #PantherNation
Today, we honored our senior softball players for their final home game at MCE. Congratulations and thanks to Eliza Francka for 4 great years of Lady Panther Softball. #PantherNation
Congratulations to the MCE speech team. The following students did very well for their first tournament of the season.
Megan Hamm and Jordan Rippee advanced to semifinals in duet acting.
Xavier Sanders advanced to semifinals in dramatic interpretation.
Megan Hamm also advanced to finals in Program Oral Interpretation and received a third place trophy.
Megan Hamm advanced to finals in Dramatic interpretation and was the festival champion receiving a first place trophy.
Megan contributed 110 points to the team making her the third best competitor for the entire competition.
Other team members competing were Abigail Bowling and Amelia McGlaughlin.
The team will be competing at Willard on Friday.
Reminder, Monday from 12 to 8 are Parent Teacher Conferences. If you do not already have a conference set up, please contact your child's teacher. You are also encouraged to bring your child with you to these conferences. Have them lead the discussion as the conferences are about and for them and their growth.
Interested in learning more about Cub Scouts? Come Tuesday, October 22 @ 6 pm. #MCEalwayslearning.
Today's Softball home game against Montrose is cancelled due to the rain.
Baseball at Conway and Softball at home against Halfway have all been cancelled due to the rain. #PantherNation
Kindergarten Field Trip POSTPONED: Due to the weather forecast tomorrow the pumpkin patch trip is rescheduled for Thursday, October 24th. Sorry for the inconvenience. #MCEalwayslearning
Thank you to our school nurse, Mrs. Stephanie McMillen for her organization of today's Health Expo. Also, thanks to CMH for providing the medical professionals and clinical students, as well as our student volunteers and the PTO for providing lunch to the workers.
Not sure how to pay for college? Come to
#FAFSAFrenzy to complete your FAFSA! Reminder: Bring your 2018 tax information, social security number and FSA ID! Come To PC1 At MCE High School On Mon., Oct. 14th From 5:30 To 7 PM For FREE Assistance With Your FAFSA!
Contact Mrs. Hinkle If You Have Any Questions.
Tricky letters and sounds during a first grade phonics lesson. #MCEalwayslearning
Here is the schedule for the Cross Country Class 1 District 4 Meet. It will be on Sat. Nov. 2nd in Linn, MO.
Kindergarten friends practicing their lower case letters. #MCEalwayslearning
Here is the Softball Class 1 District 3 Tournament Bracket. The tournament will be held in Fair Play on Oct. 16th thru the 18th.
Five Little Pumpkin poem. Kids are very excited for their pumpkin patch field trip later this week. #MCEalwayslearning.
The softball game with Hartville, the baseball game @ Seymour and the cross country meet @ Conway are all on for today.
What a great way for MS students to keep the rivalry alive. Afternoon ballgames with Walnut Grove. Thanks to the coaches of both schools for arranging this.
On Tuesday, October 1st, MCE Alumna Emily Graves (2017) traveled with 150 other students from College of the Ozarks (C of O) on a Citizen Trip to Washington D.C. They visited Arlington National Cemetery, the Museum of the Bible, the Capitol Building, American History Museum, and The National Archives. Vice President Pence spent about 15 minutes with the students at the Eisenhower Building. College of the Ozarks #PantherNation
Due to a scheduling conflict with the Fordland Basketball Tourn., the MS dance originally scheduled for Friday the 11th, will now be on Saturday the 12th from 5 to 8. #PantherNation
Today, a group of juniors and seniors attended the College and Career Fair at Bolivar HS. Reps from area colleges and the military were present to talk with students about future plans.
MCE Elementary 3rd - 5th grade Students of the Month for September #MCEalwayslearning
MCE Elementary Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Students of the Month for September
Here is the October 2019 Edition of the Panther Nation Newsletter. Enjoy!
https://www.smore.com/d3e8w-panther-nation-october-2019
NO softball game today vs Laquey. They have forfeited the game because they do not have enough players.
Congratulations to our MS and HS Students of the Month for September. Today they were treated to lunch by The Panther Inn.
Picture retake day is Friday, October 4th.
Softball at Walnut Grove has been cancelled (9/24/19).
MCE Elementary students are “tasting” different books and genres in the library. What a fun way to try out new books. #MCEalwayslearning @Booklady3982
Join the MCE History Club tomorrow evening, Wed. the 24th at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria for an informational meeting about the DC Trip. This trip is sponsored by the MCE History Club. Pizza will be served. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Chad Banks.
It is a Professional Learning Monday for our teachers. Today, they are being trained in how to utilize Study Island for interventions and classroom usage.
The 5th place game in the Weaubleau tourney vs Macks Creek has been suspended and will be made up on Monday at MCE at 4:30 before the regular season game with them. NO JV game.
The Cross Country meet tomorrow in Bolivar at SBU has been cancelled because of the hot weather/temperature conditions. Makeup date TBA.
MCE is seeking a full time bus driver. This is a full time position with benefits. For more information and to apply, please visit https://marionearly.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Special thanks to our local DFA farmers for the delicious ice cream. Perfect way to end a busy week. #MCEalwayslearning
We would like to say a HUGE thank you to the Polk County Dairy Farmers for donating ice cream to every MCE student today at lunch.
MCE Elementary Blue Hands Winners for the week! #MCEalwayslearning
More Grandparents Day highlights. #MCEalwayslearning
MCE Elementary celebrated the 30th annual Grandparents Day this week with approximately 400 guests. What a fun day! #MCEalwayslearning
Reminder, tonight’s home softball game with Dadeville is cancelled due to them not having enough players.
MCE Elementary Open House is tonight from 6pm-7pm! Please join us in your child's classroom for a great evening.
Congratulations to MCE Alumni Blake Knight (2019). On August 1st, Blake graduated from Army Basic Training at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. Blake's MOS is Horizontal Construction Engineer and is currently going through Advanced Individualized Training (AIT), also at Fort Wood. On Oct. 4th, Blake will graduate AIT and then be a member of the MO National Guard. This spring, Blake will be enrolled in the MU ROTC Green to Gold Program. Thanks for your service and congratulations Blake. Hooah!
The MCE Wellness Committee is pleased to host High Fitness after school. Please see link for more information. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1d_waf1q2RUCRiPHAolgGSKuUUlg28qiG
Today, we hosted our annual new student lunch. This gave our administration and counseling departments an opportunity to get to know our new students in the Middle and High School a little better.
Today was our first “free book” day at MCE Elementary. Money raised from our Scholastic Book Fairs fund this giveaway.
MCE Elementary August Students of the Month celebrated today with a tasty lunch at Panther Inn. Congratulations!
MCE Elementary August Students of the Month 3rd-5th Grade.
MCE Elementary August Students of the Month K-2
UPDATED MCE SOFTBALL TOURNEY SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER 4TH.
4:30-----CHAMPIONSHIP GAME---MCE VS WEST PLAINS
NO 3RD PLACE GAME BECAUSE OF A FORFEIT.
Grandparents Day at MCE Elementary is on Tuesday, September 10.
Grandparents of AM Pre-K-2nd grade will celebrate with us from 9-10. PM Pre-K is at 12:30-1:00.
Grandparents of 3rd-5th grade will celebrate with us from 10-11.
You will be treated to a short program, visit the classroom, snacks, and attend the book fair. Invitations are coming home today.
A great start to the Cross Country season at the Fellows Lake Invitational! Victor Duchscherer medaled with 10th place, Gavin Duchscherer medaled with 13th place, and Libby Painter medaled with 19th place!
Here is the September 2019 edition of the Panther Nation Newsletter.
https://www.smore.com/mp2nr-panther-nation-september-2019?fbclid=IwAR0vsyjKswT6yXV4VrLA7nbheMzRo0q1VYu06-GDYkdYAhAQF8v48vunbGk
Here is the revised schedule for the MCE Softball Tournament in Morrisville on Saturday the 31st.
9:00---Parkview vs Hartville JV
11:00---West Plains vs Hartville
1:00---MCE vs Hartville JV
3:00---Marshfield vs Hartville
5:00---MCE vs Parkview
7:00---West Plains vs Marshfield
If all games are played on Saturday, the rest of the tournament will be Wed., Sept. 4th with game times at 2, 4 and 6.
Due to wet field conditions, the MCE Softball Tournament today is cancelled. As of now, games are still on for tomorrow and a new schedule will be put out this afternoon for those games.
School Picture Day is Friday, August 30.
You can order online at https://vando.imagequix.com/H9WFF9C
Order code 8184F20
The 2019 Welcome Back MS Glo-Dance is a Glo!
The Welcome Back Middle School Dance is this evening in the cafeteria from 6 to 9. Pick up and drop off are in the circle drive behind the cafeteria. Cost is $5 and includes a snack and soda. A signed permission slip is also required. Dress code applies. Open to current MCE students in grades 6-8 only. Can't wait to see everyone on the dance floor tonight!
Lots of excitement around the building on day one. Always an adventure at MCE! #MCEalwayslearning
Please notice the new traffic pattern in the student parking lot behind the field house. There will be signs and teachers helping to direct traffic the first couple of days. The area closest to the dumpsters is "Entrance Only". The area closest to the propane tank is "Exit Only." Also notice the traffic flow to ease with morning and afternoon pickup and dropoff. Thanks for your help with this.
As school opens tomorrow, please be aware of bus loading and unloading zones in your morning and afternoon commutes. Please respect the laws surrounding flashing yellow and red lights on school buses. The safety of our students is our number one priority in getting students to and from school.
Tonight, the MS and HS Teachers welcomed students and parents to "Meet The Teacher Night". Lots of excitement filling the halls this evening. Looking forward to another exciting year at MCE!!!
The MCE Middle School and High School teachers are ready to welcome back their students for the 2019-2020 school year.
Coming tonight to Back to School Night? Look for this mural and take your picture in front of it and post it to Facebook or Twitter with the hashtag #MCEalwayslearning and you will win a treat the first day of school. Adventure Awaits @ MCE. #MCEalwayslearning
MCE teachers took a bus ride around our school district today. We can’t wait to welcome you back to school. Don’t forget school starts at 7:50 AM Tuesday-Friday. The building will open each day at 7:30 AM.
MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT is tonight from 7:00-8:00. Doors to both buildings will open up at 6:50. Looking forward to a great school year! #panthernation #MCEalwayslearning
Kindergarten Orientation was a success. Mrs. Sherman and Mrs. Sawyer had lots of excited students and parents. #MCEalwayslearning.
Great night greeting 6th Graders into Middle School. Can’t wait to see them all next week.
Bus Transportation Information- Students who rode the bus last year can expect their pick up times to be 15-20 minutes earlier than last year. New students need to call the office for an estimated time (376-2255). We appreciate your patience during the first week of school.
MCE Elementary staff are busy getting ready for school to start August 13th. Be ready for a year long adventure of learning. #MCEalwayslearning
WELCOME BACK! We are so excited to see our students!
August 8- 6pm-7pm Kindergarten and 6th Grade Orientation
August 9- 7pm-8pm Back to School Night
August 13- FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Today, we welcomed new teachers to the MCE Family for the 2019-2020 school year.
Softball practice begins on August 12 at 3:30 at the softball field. Make sure you have an updated physical and insurance before you can practice. Bring all of your softball equipment on the 12th.
NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT begins tomorrow, August 1, from 9 AM - 2 PM. Bring proof of residency, birth certificate, and immunization records.
Here is the August 2019 Edition of the "Panther Nation" Newsletter from the MS/HS Office.
https://www.smore.com/9etbz
MCE has a new website! You can find us at www.mcepanthers.com. We also have a new mobile app! Search "Marion C. Early Schools, MO" in the app store.
School will begin at 7:50am and dismiss at 3:30pm. Doors will open at 7:25am for breakfast.
-Back To School Information-
August 1 - New Student Enrollment 9am-2pm (Bring proof of residency, birth certificate, and immunization records)
August 8 - Kindergarten and 6th Grade Orientation 6pm-7pm
August 9 - Meet the Teacher 7pm-8pm
August 13 - First Day of School!
Reminders...Fall Sports practices for High School start on Monday, August 12th. Middle School Sports practices start Monday, August 19th. Students must have an up to date physical and proof of insurance on file in the Office in order to participate.
Check out these awesome Morrisville FFA Officers attending Area 10 Officer Training in Bolivar this morning! They are attending breakout sessions with area officers to build leadership skills, learn their offices better, and communicate with other officers throughout our area.
Here is the 6th Grade School Supply List for the upcoming school year. The rest of Middle School and High School will be able to visit with their teachers at Meet The Teacher Night on Friday, August 9th for the specific classroom needs on their schedules.
Here's a link to our 2019-2020 Elementary school supply list.
https://5il.co/8nfo
The Cox Care Mobile will be at MCE on Tue. July 9th, 9-3pm. They will be doing sports physicals, immunizations, well checks, and sick checks. Walk-ins welcome.
MCE is hiring bus drivers and we will provide the training for qualified candidates! For more information and to apply go to https://marionearly.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Summer Student Spotlight:
While most students are enjoying time out of school with friends and family, some are spending time sharpening their talents participating in summer programs. This week, Megan Hamm is participating in the Missouri Youth Tour in Washington D.C. sponsored by the Missouri Electric Cooperatives. Megan earned this trip earlier in the year by writing an amazing essay.
Here is a link to a video explaining what this trip is all about.
https://www.facebook.com/MissouriYouthTour/videos/1100150946814959/UzpfSTQ1Mjg1MTE1NDcyOTA3NDoyNzQ1MDY3MzY1NTA3NDMw/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARDBffVMvDi5Y8_zCDTbaSTwnQ-Yyi48SWv2CsDa0rsxHodmZkzUwrsRQk_MHYoj8PoDyUmmTZIdJ66P&fref=mentions&__xts__[0]=68.ARDazLHnctGljpJ2Zy-gRwdUHJkzgXJACfm6XoSs2bvm0GlVhwJspEFvbPwx39J6nUsma8557UbYmPAaUieZNs9JF2CwKaTGABNtCFmm4nWraBUc4Lx7YTF_3mUtWIKFI_qqVrQjFJBUsONgOo77cW6Za5m27732Oi55-6Txalev3FdYmZnh5SWrMmO4hO-lz1dTQCs0VWdh2-agG2gy5122XyEKzSH030jF824r9abU1gn07YW6M_k05aKevgTEJz_4eeP3wSsLn3SXAv--h8Hvj-11Og0Ic-DtENvMyWro1xviQ_euPQa_iFO4DhP033AMxkPDoZsq19E8aDQD3Ok4qR1O
Summer Student Spotlight:
While most students are enjoying time out of school with friends and family, some are spending time sharpening their talents participating in summer programs. This week, Victor Duchscherer is in Warrensburg on the campus of The University of Central Missouri participating in the annual American Legion Boys State of Missouri. Boy's State is one of the nation's top leadership programs for the youth of America. Here is a link to a UCM article explaining the program and speakers who will be talking to the young men in attendance including, KC mayor James Sly and US Senator Roy Blunt. http://www.dailystarjournal.com/education/ucm/missouri-leaders-to-speak-at-boys-state/article_9a660eda-8bc7-11e9-8792-63ef82bbaf9b.html?fbclid=IwAR0k1SasHxEEWEgAPQxsT0oLdQ9QL9K83myg6o0pjVqmhabZuGMffrX4XNo#utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social
Congratulations to MCE alumni James Carey (2017). Today, PFC Carey graduated from Marine Corps Boot Camp at MCRD in Dan Diego, California. Thank you for your service James! Oorah!
Congratulations to MCE Alumni Luke Lower (2017) for being named to the Spring 2019 Dean's List at Missouri State University.
https://news.missouristate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Missouri-State-University-deans-list-spring-2019-sorted-by-hometown.pdf
To younger generations today, June 6th is simply another day. But, to many, this is a day we remember. Seventy-Five years ago today, a hand full of young men, many who were no older than teenagers, showed courage rarely seen today. These young men stormed a beach, helping to stop to one of the most prolific evils this world has ever known. If you know or see one of these men today, let them know of your gratitude by thanking them, offering a hug or a simply, a handshake. These men will be identified by the time on their face and the pride in their heart. It is this pride that has carried them through time to pass their experiences to other generations so we may never forget the sacrifices they gave for our freedom. They will never forget the brothers they lost this day, nor shall we! So take a moment today to give thanks, and remember this pivotal day in our country's history. May we never let the memory of the lives lost and those who were fortunate to come home, be forgotten.
Congratulations to MCE Alumni Josh Blanchard (2016) who graduated from his AIT training with the United States Army on May 22nd. He graduated Basic Training on January 17th. Josh is currently stationed in New Century, Kansas and is a 15 u chinook maintainer. Hooah!
Congratulations to these MCE Alumni for making the Spring Semester Dean's List at Drury University:
Emily Hinkle (2016)
Tabitha Francka (2016)
Elaine Choate (2017)
Michaela Presley (2018)
https://www.drury.edu/academics/day-school-deans-list
MCE is seeking bus drivers- If the sound of children laughing, singing and playing is music to your ears, we’re interested in talking with you. We have an opening for a School Bus Driver(daily route) and will provide training. Our Bus Drivers are an essential part of our educational system, and we value their contributions. You can apply and see a full job description by clicking on the link below.
https://marionearly.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=70
No softball games tomorrow night at Fair Grove for MCE HS summer softball team. Will see you on Tuesday at Ash Grove at 5:15. Will keep you updated on any changes.
No softball games tonight at Fair Grove for MCE HS summer softball team. Makeup will be this Friday at the same times at Fair Grove.
Sectional Baseball Update:
The game will pick up at 7:00 pm on Tuesday at Joplin HS. Lamar plays at 5 and we will follow their game and resume in the top of the 4th.
GAME TIME CHANGE FOR SECTIONAL BASEBALL TODAY AT LIBERAL!! Due to the impending weather, game time is being moved up to 12:00pm.
GAME TIME CHANGE FOR SECTIONAL BASEBALL TOMORROW AT LIBERAL!! Due to the impending weather, game time is being moved up to 3:00.
Congratulations to Zakh Taylor who also won 2nd in the 200 M Dash at the Class 1 State Track Meet in Jefferson City.
Congratulations to Keaton Painter who won 6th in the 300 M Hurdles today at Class 1 State Track in Jefferson City.
Congratulations to Zakh Taylor. He won 1st Place, Class 1, 100 M Dash. State Champion!
Sending Keaton, Zach and Bailee off to State Track in Jeff City. Good Luck Panthers!!!
3-Peat!! Congratulations to the MCE Baseball Team on their 3rd Consecutive District Championship tonight in Stoutland. Sectionals will be in Liberal on Monday the 20th at 5:00.
Today, the MS and HS are celebrating the students who achieved the goal of 95% attendance for the year. The average daily attendance in the MS this year is over 96% and over 95% for the HS. Great job MCE!!!
We want to highlight MCE Alumni! Know of any MCE Alumni who have achieved awesome accomplishments lately? Send their story and/or a press release to Dr. Carey (jcarey@mcestaff.com) at the HS Office and we will feature those over the summer.
It’s 8th Grade Promotion night!!!
Today, we are celebrating our perfect attendance students at MCE. They are being treated to bowling, pizza, laser tag and loads of fun at Andy B’s for not missing a single minute of school this year!!!
May 17- School will dismiss at 3:06pm(regular day)
May 20- Last Day of School. School will dismiss at 12:30.
Today, members of the MCE Track Team competed at the Sectional Meet in Carl Junction. Congratulations to these athletes who are now headed to State...
1st Place 300 M Hurdles - Keaton Painter
1st Place 200 M Dash - Zakh Taylor
2nd Place 100 M Dash - Zakh Taylor
3rd Place Discus - Bailee Jess
3rd Place 400 M Dash - Zakh Taylor
4th Place 100 M Hurdles - Keaton Painter
It’s that time!!! Congrats to the graduating class of 2019!!!
The Class of 2019 together for one last class trip. Traditional breakfast at Hemingway’s.
The Class of 2019 taking it back to where it all began. The Senior Parade through the elementary.
8th Grade Trip at the Missouri Military Museum in Jefferson City.
Today, the 8th grade is on their annual trip to Jefferson City.
Annual last day of class BBQ for our seniors.
The public is invited to this year's commencement ceremonies to honor the Class of 2019. Graduation will be this Friday, the 10th, at 7:00 PM in Mabee Chapel on the campus of Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar. Doors will open at 5:00.
The baseball game today at Conway has been cancelled.
We want to say thank you to Clinton Maples for bringing an inspiring message to the Class of 2019 today at Baccalaureate. Also want to thank Brent Hurt and Brighton Assembly for hosting us today.
Congratulations to these baseball players for making the 2019 Missouri Baseball Coaches Association Academic All State Team.
Hadden Grant
Dylan Blehm
Austin Francka
Hadan Madewell
To qualify, baseball athletes must have a GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale as well as be on the Varsity roster and in grades 10-12. Congratulations!
Today begins Senior Week at MCE High School. Today at 3:00, Brighton Assembly will be the host of the 2019 Baccalaureate Service. Everyone is invited.
Today, the MCE Track & Field Team competed at the C1 D4 Track Meet in Cuba. The following athletes all qualify for Sectionals to be held next Saturday, the 11th, at Carl Junction.
1st Place 100 M Dash - Zakh Taylor
1st Place Shot Put - Sam Maas
1st Place Long Jump - Keaton Painter
1st Place 200 M Dash - Zakh Taylor
1st Place Discus - Bailee Jess
1st Place 300 M Hurdles - Keaton Painter
1st Place 400 M Dash - Zakh Taylor
3rd Place Discus - Sam Maas
3rd Place 100 M Hurdles - Keaton Painter
3rd Place Triple Jump - Keaton Painter
4th Place Triple Jump - Hannah Wooliver
4th Place 110 M Hurdles - Blake Knight
4th Place Long Jump - Hannah Wooliver
Today is School Lunch HERO Day! We are blessed to have such an amazing food service staff. #MCEalwayslearning #panthernation
MCE Elementary Kindergarten Screening was a success. We will be welcoming lots of energetic little Panthers to MCE next fall. #MCEalwayslearning
It’s been a busy week at MCE Elementary. Take a look at what’s been going on at MCE. #MCEalwayslearning.
Here is the C2 D8 Baseball Tournament. It will be played in Stoutland. The first round begins on Saturday the 11th. MCE gets a first round bye and will play the winner of Stoutland/Richland on Monday the 13th at 4:00.
Congratulations to our HS and MS Students of the month for April. Today, they were treated to lunch courtesy of the Panther Inn.
Congratulations to the MCE Elementary Students of the Month We celebrated with a tasty lunch at Panther Inn. #MCEalwayslearning
This morning, US News & World Report published their "Best High Schools" rankings for 2019. Once again, MCE High School has been awarded the Bronze National Recognition by US News & World Report.
This award and accomplishment is a credit toward the collective hard work and dedication of our teachers, students, board and community. We applaud and thank you for the hard work and passion you have for our school and students at Marion C. Early.
Congratulations to the MCE literature bowl team for their 4th place performance. It is good to be a Panther! #MCEalwayslearning
Baseball games at New Covenant today are cancelled due to the rain this morning.
Results of the Fair Grove High School Track Meet:
1st Place 100 M Hurdles - Keaton Painter
1st Place 300 M Hurdles - Keaton Painter
1st Place Long Jump - Keaton Painter
1st Place Shot Put - Sam Maas
2nd Place 100 M Dash - Zakh Taylor
2nd Place 200 M Dash - Zakh Taylor
3rd Place Discus - Sam Maas
Keaton Painter, Zakh Taylor and Sam Maas once again broke their own school records.
Keaton jumped 16’ 6’ in Long Jump, Zakh ran an 11.20 in 100 M Dash, and Sam threw 120’ 3” in Discus
Attention Seniors! Please remember to turn in the attached permission form for Project Graduation as soon as possible.
Attention Seniors!!!
Scholarship awards and graduation ceremonies are almost here! If you are receiving and accepting a scholarship from a college or an organization, or are entering the armed services, and would like that information to be presented during graduation ceremonies, please bring the official documentation stating the name of the scholarship(s) and amount awarded, or a copy of your official military orders to Mrs. Hinkle's office by Wednesday, May 1. We are unable to accept any handwritten information or unofficial information written from parent or student.
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Hinkle at chinkle@mcestaff.com or by phone at 417-376-2216 ext. 231.
Thank you for helping us get ready for this important event!
The SBU Bearcat track relays are still on for today.
We would like to recognize one our outstanding bus drivers, Mrs. Jennifer Beavers. Mrs. Beavers is always going the extra mile to keep our students safe.
Please help us in congratulating Mr. Wendell Painter for being selected as the Southwest Missouri Teacher Association’s 2019 Friend of Education Award winner! Mr. Painter is a proud supporter of MCE schools. Thank you for your support and congratulations!
Elementary Parents- Please help us plan our Title Reading and Math Services by completing the short survey below.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9DRKBCF
Elementary Parents-Childcare Questionnaires were due last week. Please turn them in ASAP if interested.
The makeup date for the Mansfield baseball game will be on May 2 at 4:30. Varsity game only.
Baseball game at Clever today has been cancelled due to last night's rain and poor field conditions.
Reminder- School will not be in session Friday, April 19. School will be in session on Monday, April 22(Snow make-up day). The last day of school will be May 20.
Every year, electric cooperatives in Missouri sponsor essay contests to select delegates to the annual Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. These fortunate high school students represent their local cooperative on a whirlwind tour of the nation's capital. They tour museums, visit America's most cherished monuments and even meet their elected officials. All the while they are learning about electric cooperatives and their role in the community.
This year, Megan Hamm, a Junior at MCE, wrote an essay on the topic of welding and how it tied in to electric usage. This essay won Megan the opportunity to represent the Southwest Electric Cooperative out of Bolivar this summer for the annual Youth Tour. Thanks to Nick Seiner from SWEC in Bolivar for presenting Megan with her award this afternoon. Congratulations Megan!!
A reminder about the high school Athletic Banquet is tonight at 6:00 in the FEMA shelter.
4/12 Ash Grove High School Track Results
1st Place 300 M Hurdles - Keaton Painter
1st Place Shot Put - Sam Maas
1st Place 200 M Dash - Zakh Taylor
2nd Place 100 M Hurdles - Keaton Painter
2nd Place 100 M Dash - Zakh Taylor
3rd Place Discus - Emily Grisham
3rd Place Triple Jump - Keaton Painter
3rd Place 4 x 800 - Angelica Chernyavskiy, Hannah Wooliver, Lilly Wilson, and Tatem Jefferis
Keaton Painter broke her own school records again in 100 M Hurdles and Long Jump with a time of 17.09 and a 16’ jump.
The softball game with Norwood on Friday, April 12 at MCE has been cancelled. Norwood does not have enough players to play the game because over half of the players are on a school field trip.
To all MS/HS Parents,
The attached letter will be coming home tomorrow with your students. This letter is explaining the upcoming testing season. Thank you!
Your 2019 Prom King and Queen are Levi Nelson and Lilly Wilson.
It’s Prom Night 2019!!
April 5 Track Results
1st Place 300 M Hurdles - Keaton Painter
1st Place 100 M Hurdles - Keaton Painter
1st Place Discus - Bailee Jess
1st Place Shot Put - Sam Maas
1st Place Discus - Sam Maas
1st Place 100 M Dash - Zakh Taylor
2nd Place 200 M Dash - Zakh Taylor
Sam Maas broke the 2010 school record of Discus with a throw of 110 feet.
Sam Maas broke the 2001 school record of Shot Put with a throw of 47 feet.
Bailee Jess broke the 1999 school record of Discus with a throw of 98 feet 6 inches.
Keaton Painter broke the 2018 school record of 100 M Hurdles with a time of 17.24 seconds.
Congratulations to MCE Alumni Seth Stephens (2018). Seth graduated today from Marine Corps Boot Camp at MCRD in San Diego. Thank you for your service Seth. Oorah!
Wheatland Baseball Tourney for Friday:
MCE @ Pleasant Hope @ 4:00
Will play at Wheatland on Saturday TBA
No softball or baseball practice today. Track is having practice in the HS gym.
Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day and we are so thankful for our amazing paras!
The games for the Wheatland Tournament for Thursday has been moved to Wednesday.
Join us for our Spring Family Math & Reading Night. Play some, make some, take some games! 6:00-7:00 free hot dog meal (please RSVP so we can make enough) 6:30-8:00 Games in the AP room. The Book Fair is open as well. #MCEalwayslearning
Bolivar JH Track Results
Landon Duchscherer 800 M Run 4th Place
Strafford High School Track Results
Bailee Jess Discus 1st Place Medal
Keaton Painter Long Jump 1st Place Medal
Keaton Painter 100 M and 300 M Hurdles 1st Place Medal
Sam Maas Shot Put 1st Place Medal
Zakh Taylor 100 M and 200 M Dash 1st Place Medal
Emily Grisham Discus 2nd Place Medal
Hannah Wooliver Long Jump 2nd Place Medal
Keaton Painter Triple Jump 2nd Place Medal
Blake Knight 110 M Hurdles 3rd Place Medal
Boys 4 X 100 Relay--Garrett Huff, Markus Sence, Blake Knight, Zakh Taylor 1st Place Medal
Boys 4 X 200 Relay--Garrett Huff, Markus Sence, Blake Knight, Zakh Taylor 2nd Place Medal
Tonight's Track Meet Results From Strafford:
1st place Discus - Bailee Jess
1st Place Long Jump - Keaton Painter
1st Place 100 M Hurdles - Keaton Painter
1st Place 300 M Hurdles - Keaton Painter
1st Place Shot Put - Sam Maas
1st Place 100 M Dash - Zakh Taylor
1st Place 200 M Dash - Zakh Taylor
1st Place 4 x 100 M Relay - Garrett Huff, Markus Sence, Blake Knight, and Zakh Taylor
2nd Place 4 x 200 M Relay - Garrett Huff, Markus Sence, Blake Knight, and Zakh Taylor
2nd Place Discus - Emily Grisham
2nd Place Long Jump - Hannah Wooliver
2nd Place Triple Jump - Keaton Painter
3rd Place 110 M Hurdles - Blake Knight
Middle School & High School End of Year Dates To Remember...
1. Prom (April 6th)
2. Athletic Banquet (April 15th)
3. Easter Break (April 19th): Please remember Monday the 22nd is a snow make-up day.
4. Spring Play (April 26th & 27th)
5. MS/HS Spring Concert (May 2nd)
6. Baccalaureate (May 5th, 3:00 at Brighton Assembly)
7. MS/HS Academic Awards Night (May 6th)
8. Graduation (May 10th, 7:00 Mabee Chapel at SBU)
9. 8th Grade Promotion (May 13th)
Congratulations to our MS/HS March Students of the Month. Today, they were treated to lunch sponsored by The Panther Inn. Congratulations!!!
Join the ADVENTURE at the MCE Scholastic Book Fair April 1-5. This is a BOGO (buy one get one) event. You won’t want to miss this Dino-Mite fun. #MCEalwayslearning
The HS track meet from today at Ash Grove will be made up next Friday, April 5 at 3:30.
The track meet at Ash Grove for today has been cancelled.
Softball game at Gainesville is cancelled today. NO practice.
Today 3rd-5th graders are learning about careers through VOICE (Vocational Opportunities Inspiring Children in Elementary)
Congratulations to the MCE French I students who participated in the MSU World Language Showcase yesterday.
Carly Griffitts and Joey Worthy-Williamson placed second in the level one spelling bee.
Nathan Herrmann placed 2nd in the level 1,2,3 French culture test.
Overall poster (all languages) entry FIRST place was Joey Worthy-Williamson.
Overall diorama (all languages) entry FIRST place Jordan Rippee.
Other participants were Tristan Alumbaugh and Joshua Bumgarner.
Félicitations! C'est si bon!
The softball game with Mansfield on April 9th has been cancelled because of a AG contest. Will keep you updated on a makeup date.
Softball game at Hartville today is cancelled. There is no practice today.
Preschool & Kindergarten Registration dates are April 2-3. Parents need to bring: immunization records, birth certificate, and proof of residency. Stop by the elementary office from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. No appointment necessary.
Congratulations to Mr. Lewis and Mr. Rogers for receiving a 100% bus inspection rating for the 2nd year in a row!
Congratulations to MCE Senior Rickie Mills. Today, Rickie signed is National Letter of Intent to play soccer for Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar. Congratulations Rickie!
This is a reminder that Spring Break is Thursday, March 14, and Friday, March 15. Miles for Smiles will be at MCE March 18-21. Please contact Nurse Stephanie with any questions.
Congratulations to the MCE Elementary Students of the Month. Special thanks to Panther Inn for providing a tasty lunch for the group.
The MCE Wellness Committee is now open for new members. If you are interested in helping make MCE and the community a Healthier place to be please contact Nurse Stephanie for more information.
-Reminders-
Friday, March 8 - School will dismiss at 12:30pm
March 11-13- School will be in session (Snow make up days)
March 14-15- Spring Break
May 20- Last Day of School (Pending no more snow days)
Congratulations to our MS/HS students of the month for February. Thank you to the Panther Inn for sponsoring this each month.
Miles for Smiles will be at MCE on March 18-20. If you would like to have your child seen please contact Nurse Stephanie for more information.
School is canceled for Thursday, Feb 28, due to icy roads. Stay safe!
Help to save a life! Come out to the HS today until 3:00 and give blood.
MCE is looking for a motivated hardworking individual to fill a full time custodian vacancy. To apply and see other job openings at MCE go to: https://marionearly.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
MAKE UP DAYS: March 11, 12, & 13 and April 22
SPRING BREAK: March 14-15
In the event of additional snow days, the additional make up days will be May 20-24.
District Basketball at Spokane is still on for tonight.
Boys play at 4:00 in HS Gym.
Girls play at 7:00 in MS Gym.
School will be canceled on Monday, February 18. There are too many gravel roads that are still ice covered and not safe for our students. Thank you.
Revised District Basketball schedule for Monday in Spokane:
Boys vs. Greenwood at 4:00 in HS Gym
Girls vs. Sparta at 6:00 in MS Gym
Girls District Basketball at Spokane today has been postponed. A date & time for reschedule is currently being worked out and will be announced later today.
Due to the winter weather, there are some schedule changes for High School weekend activities...
Speech & Debate Tourn. at Hillcrest on Saturday-Cancelled
Girls District Basketball Tourn. at Spokane on Saturday-Game time moved from 11:30 to 2:30.
Due to the incoming weather school will be canceled on Friday, Feb. 15. Stay safe and warm.
Tonight marks the final home game of the 2018-2019 basketball season. Thank you to our senior athletes for the amazing memories you have provided for all of us, including your parents, teachers, friends and yourselves.
Tonight, we are pleased to announce the naming of the MCE gymnasium in honor of Mr. Wayne Keltner. With friends, family and former players in attendance, Mr. Scott Grant, MCE Board President, presented Mr. Keltner with a plaque similar to what will hang in the gym in his honor. Thank you Mr. Keltner for your dedication to the school, community and students of the Marion C. Early R-5 School District.
The next time you attend a basketball game at MCE, you will be entering the Wayne Keltner Gymnasium!
Thank you, Board of Education!
It is Missouri School Board Appreciation Week and we are very thankful for our local BoE members: Scott Grant, Cassi Harper, Kevin Painter, Christy Wiebe, Josh Reed, Thomas Francka, and Clinton Maples. Thank you for your dedication to students, staff, and our community.
SENIOR NIGHT / WAYNE KELTNER DEDICATION
Come to the Field House on Thursday, February 14 for a great night of events starting at 5pm. Order of events:
JV game, Wayne Keltner Gymnasium Dedication, V Girls, Senior Night Festivities, V Boys.
Make Up Days- School WILL be in session February 18, March 11, and March 12. Please mark your calendars!
Due to the timing of the incoming weather, school will be canceled on Thursday (Feb 7).
Congratulations to the January Students of the Month.
MCE school counselors are AMAZING!
Today, the C2 D10 Basketball Tournaments were seeded. Here are the brackets. The C2 D10 BB Tourn. will be played in Spokane.
We appreciate our school counselors at MCE! They help personalize the educational experience for our students & stand with any child working to overcome the challenges life can deal. So, for National School Counselor Week, we say thank you to Mrs. Wilson & Mrs. Hinkle!
In the upcoming weeks, HS students will begin creating their schedule for the 2019-2020 school year. In preparation for this, here is a link to the HS Course Description Catalog...
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yd3c9I5ZEmKr0khIz4MLoYVV8vKthM7fvrQjon-rOl4/view
Make Up Days-School WILL be in session on February 18 and March 11. Please mark your calendar!
Congratulations to Katie Collins on being voted as the 2019 MCE Homecoming Queen.
Congratulations to our MS/HS January Students of the Month. Thank you to the Panther Inn for sponsoring their lunch today.
Congratulations to our newest inductees into the Marion C. Early Chapter of the National Honor Society & Junior Honor Society. Thank you to their sponsors Mrs. Cheryl Hinkle, Mr. Cody Walker and Mrs. Kayla Wilson.
After careful consideration, school will be canceled tomorrow (Jan 30) due to dangerous windchills. We do not want to chance a student being overexposed to these conditions. Stay warm!
There are several cases of Influenza A and other viruses going around. To help stop the spread of germs practice good hand washing, cover you mouth and nose, avoid touching your eyes/nose/mouth, get plenty of rest, and it is very important to keep your child home if they are sick.
If you are around tomorrow, this will be a fun day and help the baseball team, as well.
The phone lines are back up and running!
-Phone Outage- A cut fiber line is causing inbound and outbound issues. Some phone numbers are able to get through. It seems that certain local numbers will come through, but not others. We will be monitoring Facebook Messenger for communication and hopefully the issue will be fixed soon.
The MCE JV Tournament scheduled for tonight is still a go.
School is cancelled for Wednesday, January 23. There are too many slick spots for safe travel. We are sorry for the late notice.
Reminder..
We have lots of sickness going around the school. Please remember to keep your child home if they have a fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or a bad cough. Many elementary students have been sick with an upset stomach, headache, and a low grade fever. Use this weekend to wash coats, backpacks, and bedding. Thanks for your help in keeping our kids healthy.
Due to the forecast of inclement weather, the home basketball game tomorrow vs. Gainesville has been cancelled. A makeup game will be announced at a later date.
Congratulations to these MCE Alumni for making the Fall 2018 Dean's List at Drury University in Springfield, MO...
Emily Hinkle (2016)
Elaine Choate (2017)
Michaela Presley (2018)
Congratulations to these MCE Alumni for making the Dean's/Chancellor's List at OTC in Springfield for the Fall 2018 Semester...
Gabriel Polocoser (2017)-Chancellor's List
https://news.otc.edu/chancellors-list-deans-list-fall-18/
Congratulations to these MCE Alumni for making the Fall 2018 Dean's List at Missouri State University in Springfield...
Luke Lower (2017)
Andrei Gradinariu (2016)
https://news.missouristate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Missouri-State-University-deans-list-fall-2018-sorted-by-hometown.pdf
GBB at Seymour has been canceled.
The 2nd round of the MCE JV basketball tournament has been postponed.
GBB Game at Seymour Tourn. and BBB Game at Hartville have all been cancelled tonight due to the threat of inclement weather. Make-up dates will be announced at a later date.
Congratulations to these MCE Alumni for making the President's, Honor's & Dean's List at Southwest Baptist University for the Fall 2018 Semester...
Inna-Inesssa Dron (2015)-Honor's List
Clancy (Harper) Keathley (2016)-Honor's List
Carlie Gregory Crain (2017)-President's List
Mikayla Kuder (2018)-Honor's List
Abigail Painter (2018)-Dean's List
If you haven’t already, download MCE
Schools’ new app on Android: http://bit.ly/2Qbr5PS or
iPhone: https://apple.co/2Q6LKV8.
We hope everyone had a great break. We are excited to see everyone back tomorrow and are ready for a great 2nd semester!
Did you get some new tech for Christmas and have questions or want to just get started off on the right foot? Join me for the 1st Annual MCE New Year Tech Clinic on Thursday, Jan 10th at 6:00. Open to anyone, come and go with your gear and questions.
What a fun day of celebration! Enjoy your Christmas break, Little Panthers! We will see you next year.
What a fun day of celebration! Enjoy your Christmas break, Panthers! We will see you next year.
School will dismiss at 12:30pm on Friday, December 21.
Christmas Break December 24-January 4
Have a safe break and Merry Christmas!
Dairy Farmers of America spread Christmas joy throughout the school. Just look at the joy on those faces!
Santa and his Dairy Farmers of America elves are spreading holiday cheer here at MCE Elementary today.
Congratulations to our December Students of the Month at the MS & HS. Today they were treated to lunch sponsored by The Panther Inn. #PantherNation
Great to see our band, under the direction of Mr. Curtis, playing Christmas Carols around campus during band today. #PantherNation
December Students of the Month celebrating at Panther Inn with a tasty lunch #MCEalwayslearning
We’re thrilled to announce Marion C. Early R-V
School District’s new app! Access sports scores, cafeteria
menus, news updates, even emergency notifications.
Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2Qbr5PS or
iPhone: https://apple.co/2Q6LKV8.
We're live! Ready for the community to see our new app and improved website!
The History Bowl was huge! Very exciting to host such a great event.
12:30pm Dismissal on Friday, December 21.
Christmas Break December 24 - January 4
We're so excited to roll out our new website and mobile app!
-REMINDER-
School will dismiss at 2:04 every Wednesday for staff professional development.