Marshall County CSD

Join Us Wednesday, August 28 for our New Addition Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting and then head to our Back to School Night!!! 4:30 pm - Ribbon Cutting New HS Gym 5:00 - 7:00 pm: Back to School Night at all 3 schools Meet your teacher! Bring your school supplies! See your friends!! Grades 7-12 pick up your Chromebook 5th & 6th Grade Orientation Meeting @ 5 pm in HS main gym 7th Grade Orientation Meeting @ 5:30 pm in HS main gym Celebrate MCC & Back to School 2024!!

Open Gym tonight for High School 7-12 GBB and BBB students. Please use West doors by the old weight room to enter. Main doors are closed for floor waxing. Youth Football Reminder: Equipment Pick Up and Registration tonight. 4th grade @ 5:30, 5th grade @ 6:00, 6th Grade @ 6:30 pm.

Construction continues to progress towards completion in our building project as the school year approaches. It's been a busy hubbub of activity as workers are putting all the finishing touches on their respective areas. Mark your calendars for August 28th as we plan to hold our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 4:30 p.m. in the new gymnasium. Viking Work in Progress/Left to Complete - Finishing up hallway fire door - Finishing up roof venting - Waiting on a couple furniture items - Clean Up - Seeding High School Work in Progress/left to complete: - Finishing up painting parking lot - Kitchen appliance and fire suppression installation - Fire Alarm Panel and Device installation - Guest Locker Room Flooring - Weight Room finishing work - Camera, door entry, PA System, and Internet connection - Plumbing finish work - Roof Panels/Fitness Area Roof - 5th/6th Grade Playground area - Heating/Cooling Testing - Landscaping/Seeding I included the latest set of pictures with this update.

School Board Filings Due Tuesday, August 13. MCC Community: We have our general election for school board coming up in November with four seats open that contain four year term. We also have a special election for one seat that has a two year term. We would like to see a full election slate. If you think you could help even for a couple of years, please consider the special election seat. Filing ends Tuesday, August 13 at 5:00 p.m. The filing fee is $2.00 and forms for filing are available in the district office. Call the district office and ask to speak with Superintendent Lund if you have any questions. (218) 874-8530

Reminder: We will have our general election for school board members this November. There are four seats open for four year terms and one seat open for a two year term. The filing period started July 30 and runs through 5:00 p.m. August 13. Affidavit of Candidacy is available at our school district office. Filing fee is $2.00. Eligibility: - Must be eligible to vote in Minnesota - Not filed for the same or any other office except as authorized by MN Statute 204B.06, subd. 9 - Be 21 years of age upon taking office - Maintained resident in the district for at least 30 days before general election If you have any questions about being a board member, we encourage you to reach out to one of our current members or Superintendent Lund (218) 874-8530.

Marshall County Central Schools has the following Coaching Openings: - Assistant Football Coach - JH Football Coach - Boys Basketball Junior High Coach - Boys Basketball C-Team Coach Please apply promptly. Positions are open until filled. More information about each position can be found: https://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/page/job-postings Questions may be sent to Superintendent Lund: jlund@mccfreeze.org or (218) 874-8530

MCC Families: Transportation Director Adam Lokstad is focusing work on bus routes for the upcoming year. Please contact Adam if you have any changes from last year. If you know of any family interested in enrolling, encourage them to contact district office and Adam so we include them on bus routes and back to school planning. The best way to reach Adam is either e-mail: alokstad@mccfreeze.org or by cell phone: 218-689-1767.

Marshall County Central Schools has the following jobs open for the upcoming school year: - Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional (Located in Newfolden) Support Staff School Year positions include sick leave, personal time, bereavement leave, retirement, and summer unemployment. - Bus Drivers (1/2 Route or Full Route) - Substitutes (Teaching/Paras/Cooks/Bus) Coaching Openings: - Assistant Football Coach - JH Football Coach - Boys Basketball Junior High Coach - Boys Basketball C-Team Coach Please apply promptly. Positions are open until filled. More information about each position can be found: https://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/page/job-postings Questions may be sent to Superintendent Lund: jlund@mccfreeze.org or (218) 874-8530

For the Northern Freeze Fall Sports Meeting tonight: There will a short large group meeting in the High School Commons then meetings by sport in the following locations: Room 104 - Volleyball Room 106 - Football Room 108 - Cross Country Parking will be very limited due to pavement work in our parking lots. The high school loop, Newfolden Elementary Parking lot, and streets around elementary will be the best places to park. Please excuse any mess and inconvenience due to construction work. It's nearing completion but a lot going on to get it all finished up.

MCC Families: As you are thinking about back to school we've posted some information on our website on a dedicated Back to School Page: https://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/page/back-to-school This web page contains: School Supply Lists 2024-2025 School Calendar Enrollment Forms Welcome Letter We'll add more information to this page as we get closer to the school year. If you are a new family planning to enroll, please contact us and we'll help you get registration completed and ensure you are included in our back to school mailings. We are planning to send out back to school information around August 16. If you do not receive your mailing by August 21, please call one of the school offices.

Save the date! Wednesday, August 28 - 4:30 p.m. It's finally that time after all the construction!! You are invited to join us for the MCC Ribbon Cutting Building Project Ceremony! The ceremony is open to the public and will be held just prior to our Back to School night for our students. We will have a short ceremony followed by Ribbon Cutting at 4:30 p.m. in the North High School gym (new gym). After the event: 5:00 PM - 7 PM Back to School Night at all three schools 5:00 PM - 5th/6th Grade Orientation Meeting High School Main Gym 5:30 PM - 7th Grade Orientation Meeting High School Main Gym Join the fun and excitement as we kick off the new school year! We will also plan public tours of the schools at Newfest following the parade to 2:00 pm. #buildmccstrong

Families new or considering attending MCC: We are currently accepting registrations for the upcoming school year. We encourage completing registrations as soon as possible so that you receive the back to school mailings and get placed on our bus schedules. Our enrollment forms are available here: https://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/page/enroll-in-our-district If you have any questions, need any assistance, or want to schedule a tour, please stop by or call our district office. (218) 874-8530 or e-mail superintendent Jeffrey Lund: jlund@mccfreeze.org. The district office summer hours are Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm.

MCC High School Construction Progress: Cleaners came and shined up the east addition hallway and classrooms. We will start moving classroom teacher items in next week and furniture is coming in at the end of July/beginning of August. Davidson crews were here moving black dirt around the building to improve the landscape on the east side and north side of school. Gym Panels are being installed in the north gym. The road around propane tank for receiving and better access to outdoor classroom/football field is ready for pavement. Pavement is being planned for last week of July. The holding pond located north of the east parking lot received fencing this week.

Social Studies Teaching Opening Marshall County Central has an opening for a Social Studies Teacher at our High School Building. We are seeking candidates licensed in social studies 7-12 but would allow applications from other licensure areas. Coaching or interest in advising is a plus but not required. We encourage candidates scheduled for student teaching this fall to also apply. This position has emphasis in grade 8, US History, and High School Electives (current events, 60s/70s/80s history, and psychology). Salary and Benefits based on master agreement. District provides mentoring program to new teachers. Applications are available: https://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/page/job-postings. Please complete the application, background check form, cover letter, and letter of recommendation. Application items may be sent to High School Principal Brian Longerbone, blongerbone@mccfreeze.org or by mail to: PO Box 189, Newfolden, MN 56738. MCC High School provides many electives and activities for students. Students have ability to take several college classes taught by our own teachers and access to many more online with our partnerships. The school is well supported by the community, has small town feel, yet ample opportunities. Marshall County Central School District is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Please apply promptly. Position is open until filled. Marshall County Central School District is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

Reminder: The school district has some excess property that it is looking to see on bids. Bids are due Monday, July 15 by 3:30 p.m. in the district office. When making bid please include your name, phone number, description of item (cabinet number referenced if interested in cabinet(s), and amount you would like to bid on each item. Board will open and review bids at the meeting. There are 50+ cabinets from the FACs room (various sizes), a paper folding machine, choir robes, drums, a metal work table, and a piano available. All items are as is with no warranty. Winning bidder will be notified and must pick up items by July 31. Description of Cabinets and some photos available: https://bit.ly/3XGu0W2 Other item listed with photos here: https://bit.ly/4bi4ObP

July Building Project Progress: Newfolden Library: Furniture arrived and was installed on 7/8. East Addition: Concrete was poured for sidewalk and basketball court adjacent to east addition area. Open area by basketball court will be playground area for grades 5-6. Guest Locker Room HS: The old weight room is being repurposed as a guest locker room. Work has started in this area. They are also working on a bathroom for this space. East Wing Access: The hallway was opened up between the existing high school and east addition. Entries to classrooms were painted. Whiteboards, Cork Boards, and Smart Boards were installed. Commons Area: Painting work was started in the new Cafeteria/Commons area. They are also starting to install the ceiling panels. Kitchen/Serving Area: Equipment installation is beginning. Things are starting to take shape. Window Removal: Windows were removed from the science rooms and wall infilled. This will help reduce/eliminate distractions from the North Addition area. These walls will be painted soon. EFIS Work: Workers started to work on the EFIS surface along roof matching existing high school. This work is going on around the east addition and the kitchen area.

Marshall County Central Schools has the following jobs open for the upcoming school year: - Kindergarten Teacher 24-25 school year (Fall student teachers also encouraged to apply) - Elementary Special Education Paraprofessionals - High School/Newfolden Elementary Custodian/Cleaner - Bus Drivers (1/2 Route or Full Route) - Substitutes (Teaching/Paras/Cooks/Bus) Teacher Position Salary and Benefits based on Master Agreement; Support Staff School Year positions include sick leave, personal time, bereavement leave, retirement, and summer unemployment. Some positions offer health care benefits; Year Round positions include sick leave, personal time, vacation, bereavement, retirement, health care contribution, and VEBA/HSA contribution. Coaching Openings: - Assistant Football Coach - JH Football Coach - Boys Basketball Junior High Coach - Boys Basketball C-Team Coach Please apply promptly. Positions are open until filled. More information about each position can be found: https://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/page/job-postings Questions may be sent to Superintendent Lund: jlund@mccfreeze.org or (218) 874-8530

Newfolden swimming lessons start tomorrow (Monday). Bus will leave Newfolden at 11:00am and will return around 2:45pm. The bus drop-off/pick up site will be the Newfolden Elementary Parking lot in the southeast corner of the building. This will avoid construction around the high school. Any questions please email Missy Bjorgaard @ mbjorgaard@mccfreeze.org.

The district has some excess property that it is looking to see on bids. Bids are due Monday, July 15 by 3:30 p.m. in the district office. When making bid please include your name, phone number, description of item (cabinet number referenced if interested in cabinet(s), and amount you would like to bid on each item. Board will open and review bids at the meeting. There are 50+ cabinets from the FACs room (various sizes), a paper folding machine, choir robes, drums, a metal work table, and a piano available. All items are as is with no warranty. Winning bidder will be notified and must pick up items by July 31. Description of Cabinets available: https://bit.ly/3XGu0W2 Other item listed with photos here: https://bit.ly/4bi4ObP

The district took ownership of a new vehicle today. It's a Chevy Trax. The vehicle is replacing our 2014 White Impala and will be utilized mainly for drivers education and for staff use for meetings/trainings. We are working on getting it inspected by state patrol but should be on the road with our drivers education program very soon! The 2014 Impala served us well but became victim of a deer collision a couple of weeks ago. Insurance totaled the car so we needed to seek a replacement vehicle. Driver and passenger in the accident were okay.