Viking Elementary Construction Progress August 18, 2023:
Construction crews continue work on Viking Elementary. The front entry is really taking shape. Framing up of the walls for the front entry and the music room addition are near completion. Roofing work will begin next week. Concrete curbing, a storm sewer drain, and sidewalk will be installed next week. Kitchen floor was completed yesterday. Tile will be installed for cafeteria and gym office. August 25, kitchen appliances and cabinets will be installed.
We do anticipate a late opening for the school office. The primary reason for delay was the state plan review taking some extra time delaying the start date. We will temporarily utilizing the teacher lunch room for office space for the beginning of the year. Don't worry, school will start on time. The south entrance will be utilized for building access until the front entry can be opened. The entry and front office area is expected to be completed by the end of September but some access to entry and parts of office may come a little earlier. Although there is a delay, staff and our families understand and know the finished areas will be worth the wait.
Friday, August 18 High School Construction Update:
All summer has been busy around the school sites in Newfolden. Construction crews are preparing for pavement in the high school loop, Newfolden Elementary parking lot, and East parking lot of high school. Pavement is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday next week. On the north side of the high school site, footings are being poured for the high school gym and cafeteria addition. Walls are scheduled to start going up September 11. Inside, steel reinforcement of the north classrooms is ongoing. They should finish early next week and then rooms will be put back together.
The School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, August 15. The Board Brief can be reviewed here: https://bit.ly/3bO777x
MCC Families:
We added a couple of items to our Back to School Page on our website. It now contains our 2023-2024 Parent-Student Handbook and it also contains our Welcome Back to School Letter.
Missy, Sarah, and Patty are all in the office today preparing mailings out to families. You should get a mailing by Monday next week. It will contain the welcome letter, Free Reduced Lunch form, School Supply List, Bus Routes to help you prepare for school. Kindergarten families will receive their classroom placement as well!
Preschool Families are included in this mailing. We know you are excited! You are welcome and encouraged to come open house night to see the classroom and meet Ms. Amie. Head Start Families will receive welcome information from Head Start.
August 30 is our Back to School Night at all School Buildings.
4:30 to 6:30 at Viking Elementary (PreK-Grade 2) and Newfolden Elementary (Grade 3-6)
5:00 to 7:00 at MCC High School (Grade 7-12) with orientation for grade 7 at 5:30 p.m.
We also encourage you to come and stay for Meet the Freeze at 7:00 p.m.
If you have any questions, please call the District Office this week. Next week Missy, Patty, and Sarah will be back in their own office to help you if you call your respective school.
We are very excited to see the return of our students for the 2023-2024 School Year!!
Position Open - Head Cook, Newfolden Elementary
We are seeking a head cook for Newfolden Elementary School. Position is a full time extended school position eligible for health insurance, paid time off, sick time, clothing allowance, and unemployment in the summer. Preferred applicant has previous cooking experience or previous school cook experience.
Hours are typically 6:00 am to 2:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Responsible for ordering, state reporting, and leading kitchen staff in preparing breakfast, lunch, and after school program snacks each school day.
Applications are available: https://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/page/job-postings
Applications should be sent to jlund@mccfreeze.org or mailed to Jeffrey Lund, Superintendent; PO Box 189, Newfolden, MN 56738.
Help Wanted: Bus Drivers
The district is seeking bus drivers. If you have available time between 6:00 am and 8:30 am, 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm, or have a flexible schedule to help with extracurriculars we'd love to have you join our team.
District reimburses for licensing and physical cost. District provides and pays for training.
We have options available for half route, full route, or substitute.
Please contact Adam Lokstad, Transportation supervisor (218) 874-7291, (218) 689-1767, or alokstad@mccfreeze.org.
Reminder: Physicals are needed every 3 years for high school athletes. Here is link to form provided by MSHSL for physician to complete: https://bit.ly/47pm4Li
Many clinics and providers provide physicals to high school students. Altra Care in TRF is offering a special through August 11 providing all athletic physicals for $20.
MCC August School Event Calendar is posted to our website. You can access it directly here: https://bit.ly/3QpXh3Y
Viking Construction Update 8/3
Work continues framing up walls for front addition. New Door Frames are here for entry into 2nd grade classroom, gym, gym office, and other new spaces. Floor slab was poured for music room/kitchen storage addition. Epoxy floor will be poured in kitchen soon. Updated kitchen cabinetry, new dishwasher, will be installed prior to school starting.
Updated Construction Photos 8/3/2023
Work continues outside on the high school loop, east parking lot, and Newfolden elementary parking. Inside, retrofit for sprinkler work is nearly completed for this phase and prepping is ready for installation of roof reinforcement for science rooms and Mr. Warne's room. Pavement will be coming mid-month and foundations for new additions in late August.
MCC families: If you are new to the district or if you have any intended changes to your child's transportation needs please contact Transportation Director Adam Lokstad. Adam can be reached at (218) 874-7291, (218) 689-1767, or alokstad@mccfreeze.org.
Rescheduled day for football camp is Tuesday, August 1 from 6 pm to 8pm. This is make up for the session cancelled due to heat index.
Football Camp for Wednesday, July 26 is postponed due to heat index. We will still have the football camp tomorrow (Thursday, July 27) and one day next week To be Determined. Stay cool! We'll see campers tomorrow!
Sanford Health is sponsoring "Be the Voice" Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Event on Tuesday, August 22. The event kicks off with a 1K, 3K, or 5K race and includes an Expo and keynote speaker John Peter, 5 time section coach of the year who suffered mental health collapse and now is a vocal mental health advocate. The event takes place at Lincoln High School. Pre-register using QR Code by August 1 to receive a free t-shirt or visit https://bethevoice.rsvpify.com to register.
New bus #2 arrived today! It is a 71 passenger 2024 Bluebird.
Today we retired "old bus 2". Old bus 2 was a 1999 Bluebird Model Year 59 passenger transit bus. It put on 265,958 miles. We are trading it in to make way for new bus #2.
MCC School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, July 18. Here is a briefing from the school board meeting: https://bit.ly/3bO777x
The next meeting is scheduled for August 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Library
We have started posting some of our back to school 2023 information. Visit our website and click on Back to School 2023 or go directly here: https://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/o/mccsd/page/back-to-school
This page currently includes link to school supplies and our calendar. We will continually add resources are we prepare for school!
Marshall County Central Schools is seeking an Industrial Technology Teacher for the 2023-2024 School Year. Preferred applicants would have a teaching license in Industrial Technology, Construction Careers, Manufacturing Careers, or Agriculture Education. Persons with a teaching license in another area, four year degree, person with a professional certificate, or person with 5 years relevant work experience in related fields are also welcome to apply.
Marshall County Central is ideally located near Thief River Falls in central Marshall County in Northwest Minnesota. Newfolden and the surrounding communities are a great place to live and raise a family with a short driving distance to Old Mill State Park, Grand Forks, and Lake of the Woods.
Our school district has some connections with or are located near large industrial technology companies including Arctic Cat, DigiKey, Central Boiler, MatTracks, EricCo, Argo, and driving distance from Polaris, American Crystal Sugar, and Marvin Windows. Several local companies support local graduates in construction careers.
Applications are available: https://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/page/job-postings.
Applications may be e-mailed to blongerbone@mccfreeze.org or by mail to: PO Box 189, Newfolden, MN 56738.
Position is open until filled.
Marshall County Central School District is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
Summer Rec/Community Ed Announcement
There will be no Bantams (K-2) practice tonight due to high temps/heat index.
3 on 3 basketball is still on, but we will shorten the time. Tonights 3 on 3 will be from 6 pm to 7 pm. Please remember your water bottles.