Marshall County CSD

MCC Families, I am writing to update you on an incident that occurred today at Marshall County Central High School. A student was overheard making a threat of violence directed at another student. School staff immediately contacted local law enforcement and officers began an investigation. No weapon was found and police do not believe the threat to be credible. The individual who made the comment is now in police custody. We do not believe there was an active threat to students at any time today. However, we take situations like this very seriously and will issue the appropriate disciplinary action, per school district policy. Due to our legal obligation to maintain student confidentiality, we cannot share further details at this time. We appreciate the quick response of the Marshall County Sheriff's Department officers today. We also encourage our students to continue speaking up if they see or hear anything that could constitute a potential school safety issue. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for your attention to this update. Sincerely, Jeffrey Lund Superintendent

The Northern Freeze Athletics Program has the following coaching openings available: Football: Head Coach Interested candidates should reach out to MCC Athletic Director: Brian Longerbone, blongerbone@mccfreeze.org or via phone (218) 874-7225. They may also reach Tri-County Athletic Director Gary Taylor, gary_taylor@tricounty.k12.mn.us.

Parent Reminder: There is no school on Friday, January 26. It is a teacher in-service day. Boys and Girls have away games @ Roseau on Friday. Please check weekly bulletin for Roseau bus times.

It's Paraprofessional Recognition week across the state of Minnesota! We are proud of our paraprofessionals at MCC! Our paras support our students and our school in so many ways: one on one student support, small group support, teacher assistance, preparing for the day, watching over bus area in mornings, breakfast/lunch supervision, playground supervision, after school support, our Freeze Kids program, and helping work at activities after school! Help us recognize our terrific team of paraprofessionals!!

MCC High School Building Project Update (1/19): High School: The high school classrooms are getting sheetrock installed. This picture shows a couple of the rooms and a portion of the hallway. The kitchen area had the ground thawed. The orange in photo is large blankets. Plumbing will be installed in the kitchen area next week (1/22-1/26). HVAC work is being completed in the gymnasium area.

Viking Elementary Building Project Update (1/19): Rooms are nearly finished in the Northwest addition. Pictured is the hallway with drinking fountains, staff/family restroom, music room, hallway in kitchen storage, and Freezer/Cooler. They need to finish fire alarm installation and final inspections and building will be ready to use. We are targeting the second week of February for opening of this area.

School Board Briefing The school board met in regular session last night. Here is a brief summary of the meeting: https://bit.ly/3bO777x

*Reminder* Please make sure your children are dressed appropriately for winter weather. Up to this point, it hasn't been bad, but temperatures are frigid this week. Please send kids to school with warm hat, gloves, and winter coat each day. We also advise snow pants for elementary age children. This advice is for all students whether you ride bus, drive, or get a ride to school or activities. We want all our kids to get to school warm and to stay safe in event of a winter emergency! Thank you!!

MCC students Lily Holthusen, Lily Hoglin, Kelby Augustine, April Holthusen, Katie Berg, and Hannah Bjorgaard are participating in the Honor Band held in Fergus Falls, MN Today. The concert is live streamed starting at 5:00. If you would like to view the program it can be watched here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFrhHZ7txCY

Reminder: there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 15th, 2024. It is a teacher workshop day.

Join our Team - We are still looking for a school custodian for our NE/HS site. Pay is competitive and position has great benefits. It's a year round position with vacation, sick time, retirement, and paid holidays. For more information please see full advertisement and application: https://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/page/job-postings

We have two MCC Home Basketball Games in a row tonight and tomorrow night. Our girls take on Stephen-Argyle tonight. Our boys take on Stephen-Argyle tomorrow night. (Boys are on the road tonight against RLCC) 2nd Grade Girls Freeze Hoops is providing Half time entertainment tonight. Tomorrow night Kindergarten Freeze Hoops will be at half time. We expect a good size crowd against our neighbor/rival. We have some construction going on. Here is a map to help with parking. Thest west lot is available. Parking is allowed in the loop along the north side. Please keep the south side clear for flow through traffic and fire lane. Parking is allowed on street between schools after school hours. Parking is also available in the east parking lot. Please take the gravel walkway marked in pink to go from parking lot to the sidewalk. Lastly Parking is available in the elementary parking lot. Front door is the game entrance for the high school. If you are attending Junior high games, either the front door or Door 9 from the parking lot can be used. Dinner and concessions support our After Prom Tonight. They are serving Mac and Cheese & Hot Ham and Cheese. Tomorrow night concessions supports Close Up - Dinner TBD. If you bring young children to the game, please have them sit and watch the game by you. We hope everyone has a great time! #goFreeze

Congratulations Spellers! MCC will host two spelling bees. The third/fourth grade spelling bee will be held Tuesday, January 16 @ 9:00 a.m. The 5th-8th grade district spelling bee will be held January 17 @ 9:00 a.m. Both will be held in the high school gymnasium. 3rd Grade Finalists: Savannah Gray, Delia Sletten, Emmersyn Gerardy, and Matthew Stoutenburgh 4th Grade Finalists: Brayden Vondal, Liam Waterworth, Elli Koland, and Liam Weleski 5th Grade Finalists: Gideon Bjorgaard and Emerie Parker 6th Grade Finalists: Mason Woodruff and Reece Koland 7th Grade Finalists: Elly LeClaire and Katie Bjorgaard 8th Grade Finalists: Sawyer Brandon and Sofi Wawrzyniak

Friendly Reminder regarding dropping children off in the morning at each school: Newfolden Elementary: Please drive around, follow buses, wait your turn, and drop off going northbound at the west entrance. Please do not drop off at the crosswalk and do not drop off on the northeast corner or east side. MCC High School: Please drive through the loop, wait your turn, and drop off at main entrance. Please yield to school buses and watch for children. Please avoid driving into parking lot and leaving to reduce congestion. Viking Elementary: We ask that you park your car on the east side of the road next to staff cars and walk your children in. Please avoid parking along sidewalk especially between 8:20 to 8:40 as buses are arriving. We appreciate your help and support to maintain safety.

High School Construction Update 12/29: Inside work for east classroom addition is off to a good start. They have completed interior framing and have a lot of the plumbing and HVAC installed. Pictures show a couple classrooms, hallway, and bathrooms. Exterior sheathing is nearly completed. Pictures show views around the building. Gym room is sealed now. Inside work will begin soon.

Viking Construction Update 12/29: Walk in Freezer/Cooler has been installed. Epoxy floor in area is installed (covered by cardboard for protection). Stair treads and tile installed on steps to stage. Cabinets installed in old music room (New staff lunch room). New tile installed in gym floor storage. They are finishing up a cabinet install in main office, ceiling work in new addition, fire alarm in new addition, along with some final finishing work.

MCC News: Here is Board Brief from our December 21, 2023 School Board Meeting: https://bit.ly/3bO777x At the meeting the school board approved the 24-25 School Calendar. Note: This is next year's school calendar. Here is link to view calendar: https://bit.ly/4aBoZSU

Because of icy roads and no advised travel BBB practice for today 12/26/23 has been Canceled.

MCC News: Here is our Monthly Calendar for January. Click here for printable version: https://bit.ly/3RAQdAg Paper copies will be sent home with elementary students and available in the high school office when school resumes.

Enjoy your Winter Break! Marshall County Central Schools will resume classes on Tuesday, January 2nd.