Marshall County CSD

Reminder - Parking is limited this summer for summer activities due to construction activity. Please see the link for best locations to park: https://bit.ly/3VJsJuY Please do not park in gravel area near the football field, the propane tank, or the north side of our East lot. There is too much construction activity in those areas. Thank you.

Reminder: School District Offices and school buildings are closed on Wednesday, June 19th for the Juneteenth Holiday. There will be no summer recreation or school activities. We've had a few questions about Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a Federal and State Holiday to celebrate Freedom Day or Emancipation Day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

Bus Drivers needed for 2024-2025 School Year: We are in need of bus drivers for the upcoming school year. We could use help with full route (morning and afternoon) or half route (either time of day). Morning hours are typically: 6:15 am to 8:00 am Afternoon hours are typically: 2:45 pm to 4:30 pm Extracurricular driving opportunities are also available for field trips and activities MCC provides competitive wage, paid training, reimbursement for required medical physical, and reimbursement for license endorsements. Benefits include: Sick time, personal time, paid holidays, PERA Retirement, and summer unemployment. For questions or more information contact Transportation Supervisor Adam Lokstad: alokstad@mccfreeze.org or (218) 689-1767

Employment Opportunities for Upcoming School Year at MCC: - Bus Drivers (Need half route and full route drivers) - Paraprofessionals - Custodian/Cleaner HS/NE School year positions have following benefits: PERA Retirement, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Personal Days, and Summer Unemployment, Positions 130 hours or more a month receive Health Insurance Year round positions have following benefits: PERA Retirement, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Personal Days, Vacation Time, Health Insurance To apply go to: https://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/page/job-postings Download, complete, and send in application If you have questions please contact Superintendent Jeffrey Lund, jlund@mccfreeze.org or (218) 874-8530.

Sharing on behalf of MCC Education Foundation and American Legion Riders of Middle River: They will be hosting a 200 mile MCC Scholarship Ride with 3 stops on Saturday, June 29. The ride will start and end at the Hobo Haus in Newfolden. Registration starts at 10:00 am with ride starting at 11:00 am. Registration is $30 per bike/$10 per passenger. Burger Baskets will follow at the Hobo Haus in Newfolden.

Viking Elementary Construction Update (6/17/2024) A sidewalk was added allowing fire exit from kitchen/custodial area along west side of building. A fence was added around the propane tanks as well. A service counter is being added in the office (under construction) Perimeter fencing was added along the road on the south side and west side of the playground. Wall was framed in for the social worker/speech room. The old walk in cooler in the cafeteria was removed to widen the hallway space. They will be reinforcing ceiling, leveling floor, doing some wall work, and cleaning up the space. They are beginning some work to add fire doors in hallway between the original building and the 1960s classroom addition.

MCC Education Foundation is sponsoring its first annual Golf Scramble Fundraiser. The event is planned for Friday, June 28th at 11 am at the Karlstad Golf Course. 4-Person Team Scramble, $50 per person which covers green fees and lunch. Additional Games and Prizes will be available during the tournament. Proceeds will help the MCC Education Foundation raise funds for scholarships, classroom grants, and donations for school programs. Registration form is available here: https://bit.ly/4eunqbo

June 2024 - Building Project Update North Addition: Kitchen appliances are all being installed. Terrazzo flooring was completed and polished. Gym floor painting was completed. Upcoming Work: Mechanical area, covering windows into existing school, plumbing hook ups, weightroom secure entrance, gym floor waxing. East Addition: Classroom hallway Terrazzo covered/protected. Classroom carpet was installed. Upcoming work: Today they are opening up wall into existing building to connect hallways. Bathroom partition installation, east entrance, entryway carpet, hallway baseboard installation will all be worked on soon. Existing Main Gym: Sprinkler System installation and currently working on guest locker room/bathroom Outside: Some sidewalk replacement, curb and gutter work in west parking lot, new sidewalks east side of high school.

Youth Football Skills Camp: We are moving location tonight to Newfolden Elementary playground field due to wet conditions on our main field. Next year's 5th/6th grade students: 6 pm to 7 pm Next year's 4th grade students: 7 pm to 8 pm

Marshall County Central Schools Board Vacancies Marshall County Central Schools has two board vacancies to be filled by appointment. The terms for these appointments will commence in July and conclude when newly elected members assume office at the beginning of January. If you are interested in serving the MCC community as a school board member, please submit a letter of interest. Your letter should explain why you are interested in this role and highlight the attributes that make you a strong candidate. Please submit letter by June 21 Deadline to: jlund@mccfreeze.org or by mail. Mailed submissions may be sent to: Marshall County Central Schools, ATTN: Superintendent Lund, PO Box 189, Newfolden, MN 56738 For inquiries, please contact Superintendent Jeffrey Lund at (218) 874-8530. The board aims to review letters from interested candidates and make appointments during the July School Board meeting.

FYI - Parking/Construction Update: Starting Tuesday there will be some work on the front sidewalk areas along the high school loop. Parking may be restricted. Visitors and staff coming to high school during the day should park in the east parking lot. KA will provide a pathway with cones and caution tape to the high school front entry. KA noted that the loop may be used for parking in the evening as necessary. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Consider Joining our Team: Working for your local school is a valuable, rewarding career option. It provides a valuable service to the community. Benefits include: PERA retirement, paid holidays, sick time, health insurance (qualifying positions), unemployment during summers for school year positions. Calendar is convenient for those that have children in school. If interested please contact District Office (218) 874-8530 or e-mail Supt. Lund: jlund@mccfreeze.org More info about each position is available at: https://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/page/job-postings Positions open for the upcoming 2024-2025 School Year: - Elementary Paraprofessionals (Help special education students by accommodating their needs, assist other students, assist teachers) - High School/NE Custodian (Help keep school clean and functioning well to help staff and students) Coaching Openings: - Assistant Football Coach (2) - JH Football Coach (1) - JH Boys Basketball Coach (1) - JH Girls Basketball Coach (1) Substitutes: - Bus Driver (District pays for training, tests, and physical) - Kitchen - Office - Paraprofessionals - Teachers

ECFE Picnic that was rescheduled tonight is now cancelled due to the rainy weather. With the school year now ending, it will not be rescheduled.

Attention Horse Route Families: Bus will arrive at Hardware Hank at 1:00 p.m. and Discovery at 1:15 p.m.

Thursday, May 30th is the last student day and it will be an early release day for students: Viking Elementary will dismiss @ 12 Newfolden Elementary will dismiss @ 12:20 MCC HS will dismiss @ 12:30

Lunch Menu for Newfolden Elementary and High School: Thursday,May 23: Mac n Cheese, Pulled Pork (no bun) Friday, May 24th: Pizza Stick, Marinara Sauce, Corn, Ice Cream Tuesday, May 28th: Spaghetti Hotdish, Texas Toast Wednesday, May 29th: Hot Dogs, Homemade Potato Salad, Chips Thursday, May 30th: Pizza, Ice Cream Enjoy Summer Break!

Elementary Flag Football has been cancelled for Wednesday, May 15 due to expected incoming weather. The next practice will be held May 22 at 6 pm for grades 1-2 and 7 pm for grades 3-4.

Reminder MCC Families: Please check your student's lunch account and make plans to pay off any negative balances before the school year ends. School lunches are free but milk from grades 1-6 afternoon break and high school student second entrees are charged to student accounts. If you need help accessing your school lunch balance, please check with Sarah in Viking, Patty in Newfolden, and Missy at MCC High School. Thank you.

Community Health and Wellness Fair: Karlstad, MN; Wednesday, May 8th 3 pm - 7 pm Karlstad Community and Senior Center - Drug Take Back Event (safe opportunity to bring in old, expired, unused medication) - Gift Cards and Giveaways - Naloxone Training @ 6:30 p.m. (Free training to learn how to administer Naloxone) - Taco in Bag for sale by Karlstad Lions Club

Furniture and Playground orders were formally approved by the school board at our April Board meeting. The following are concept photos to help you visualize the spaces. Please note these are concepts. Colors/paint/flooring may not match actuals. Newfolden Library: The library will takeover the space currently being utilized by Mrs. Johnson's fourth grade classroom. This will be used by students in Grades 2-4. The library will feature a circular area for seating and have book shelves along perimeter and in large curved shelving around the seating area. There are also work tables that will allow the space to be used for small group assistance at different times during the day. (picture 1-2) Viking Elementary Library: This room will be located in the room currently occupied by Mrs. Umber's Grade 2 classroom. The main library space will feature a couple of work tables and book shelves surrounding the perimeter of the room. The shelfing will allow students to flip through books vs. just seeing their spines which our younger children enjoy. A small secondary area will be utilized as a sensory area for students that need some one on one time, need a quiet space, or need some activities that help them as needed. (picture 3 and 4) Playground near 5th/6th Grade wing: The playground will be installed just north of the 5th/6th grade classroom wing. It will also feature an outdoor basketball court adjacent to the space. The goal of this playground was to allow as many kids as possible to play within the space we had available. It features some new types of equipment not featured in our other playgrounds at school or in the city. (picture 5) HS Cafeteria: This image gives you sneak peek of what the furniture will look like in the space. Please note ceiling is much higher in this space than the image shows. We will feature round tables which were very popular among students when they viewed samples of different options. There is also some bench seating and some standing tables. When this space is complete we'll use it as a cafeteria but it also will serve us well for special events like athletic banquets, Senior Tea, NHS induction, and more. (picture 6) Grade 5/6 Classroom: The final picture shows concept of furniture selected for the 5th/6th grade classrooms. They feature large desk space which will help students complete their work and projects.