Congratulations to all of the participants in this years band and choir solo contests! All of these musicians learned a vocal and/or an instrumental solo and performed in front of a judge who then critiqued and scored them. All of the singers and players did exemplary work, with MCC taking home 2 instrumental superior ratings, 5 vocal superior ratings, and 2 vocal excellent vocal ratings. Participants in contests include: Haidyn Anderson, Kaydence Augustine, Kelby Augustine, Brooke Bjorgaard, Jorja Love, Jaiden Timm, Ellie Underdahl, and Maddie Waterworth. Great job soloists!

Congratulations to Cade Knutsen who signed his letter of intent to play college baseball for Valley City State University Vikings on Thursday, November 16th. Congratulations Cade!





MCC students in grades 7th-12th have been invited to go to Stephen, MN to hear motivational speaker Jordan Toma - please see the flyer for more information. ALL students will get a permission form tomorrow (11/21) during first hour. These forms MUST be signed and returned to the office by Monday, November 27th. Transportation will be provided for all students and buses will leave MCC HS loop at 8:35 a.m.
The Marshall County Central Student Council hosted a Food Drive to benefit the Strandquist Food Shelf. Pictured is the MCC Student Council and Eunice Rud from the Strandquist Food Shelf. The Student Council would like to thank everyone from Newfolden Elementary and MCC High School that brought in donations!
Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

Congratulations to Kaydence Augustine for being selected to the University of North Dakota Treble honor choir! Kaydence is the first MCC student to make an auditioned honor choir in over a decade. She was one of over 450 singers from across North Dakota and northwest Minnesota who auditioned for the honor festival. Of those 450 students who auditioned, only 80 were selected to be a part of the treble choir. Way to go Kaydence!

Congratulations to Everett Nelson and Nick Longerbone! Everett was named 2023 All-District and Nick Longerbone was Honorable Mention
We had three drone teams compete at a competition at NCTC on Tuesday (11/14). All our teams did well and learned a lot at this first competition of the year. 5450Z received the Judge's Award, which recognizes a team that the judges felt were deserving of special recognition. 5450Z consists of Beau Nelson, Jade Baker, and Logan Trevis. Congratulations!

On Wednesday, November 8th, the MCC chapter of the National Honor Society inducted six new members: Halle Baldwin, Emma Nelson, Reagan Mimnaugh, Grady Hockstedler, Nick Lund, and Everett Nelson. Selection into the National Honor Society begins with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Students who meet the academic eligibility are given an application to help exemplify the other three pillars of NHS: character, service, and leadership. Upon completion of the applications, a faculty committee reviews the applications to determine if all four pillars of NHS are properly met, and then admission is granted to those applicants. In order to maintain membership, new and current members must continue to exhibit a 3.5 GPA or higher, remain free of any chemical and/or academic violations, be involved in at least one activity or extracurricular at MCC, and complete a minimum of twenty volunteer hours. As a group, the MCC chapter of the NHS also completes service projects such as hosting blood drives, helping the Salvation Army clean up after their annual toy drive, as well as spending time with the area senior citizens in the fall and the spring. Senior members inducted last year include: Kaydence Augustine, Hannah Bjorgaard, Rylie Fredrickson, Brooke Jerome, Rachel Larson, Kari Lauer, Nick Longerbone, and Noah Underdahl.
Congratulations to all members on their prestigious achievement!


October Student of the Month:
Senior High: Ninii-Moshae Conger-Stone
GRADE: 10th
PARENTS: Ramanda Conger and Burnham Drouillard
SPORTS/ ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN: School Store
Why Nominated:
Nini has adjusted well to coming to a new school and is willing to help other students. She is working very hard to stay on track. She is always greeting staff in the hallway.
Congratulations Ninii!!

October Student of the Month
Junior High: Brier Wollin
GRADE: 7th
PARENTS: Jason and Vanessa Wollin
SPORTS/ ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN: Robotics, Choir, Knowledge Bowl
Why Nominated:
Brier is a great student. He does his work and always contributes to class discussion. He is also the type of student that is willing to help his peers on assignments, without being asked or it being expected of him. He also has a great personality and is fun to have in class.
Congratulations Brier!

Northern Freeze Football Banquet will be held on Thursday, November 9th - 6:30 pm @ the Newfolden Elementary.
Senior Players/Parents: Bring dessert/Banquet Set Up
Junior Players/Parents: Bring main dishes/Banquet Set up
Sophomore Players/Parents: Bring side dish/Banquet Set up
Freshman Players/Parents: Bring main dish/Banquet Cleanup
8th Grade Players/Parents: Bring side dish/Banquet Cleanup
7th Grade Players/Parents: Bring dessert/Banquet Cleanup

Northern Freeze Volleyball Banquet will be held on Monday, November 6th - 6:30 pm @ TC

Happy Halloween! High School staff got in the spirit this year, we have Harry Potter characters, Crazy Cat Lady, Flo from Progressive, Hungry Hungry Hippo and our very own Pool Noodle Lady.




On Monday, October 23rd, the National Honor Society sponsored a blood drive hosted at the Newfolden Community Center. NHS members checked donors in and senior members Brooke and Rachel were able to donate as well! Special shout-out to Rachel Larson: this was her 3rd donation before graduation so she will be receiving hero chords. Great job, Rachel! With the gracious help of students, staff, and community members, 27 units of blood/blood products and we had 7 first-time donors! Did you know that one pint of blood can help save the lives of 2-3 people? Keep an eye out for more local blood drives in the surrounding area throughout the year. Thank you to everyone who worked, made appointments, donated, provided treats, allowed students to miss class in order to make their appointment, and to the Community Center for hosting! You all are amazing!






Marshall County Central and American Legion Post 427 are proudly hosting a Veterans Day Presentation for the students and public on Friday, November 10, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. in the Marshall County Central High School gym.
This year’s presentation will feature keynote speaker ABF First Class Adam Sethre, United States Navy. ABF1 Sethre is Grandson of Stuart Sethre, US Navy, YN3 and MCC Wall of Honor 2022 Inductee.
The Marshall County Central community is thankful for our veterans and it is an honor for the school to work with Legion Post 427 and host a program each year. In addition to the keynote speaker, the Marshall County Central Senior High Choir and MCC Chamber Choir will perform musical pieces. Six veterans will be presented with Quilts of Valor. One local enlisted member of the military and three veterans will be honored with certificates presented by the Legion. Previous programs honoring our veterans were attended by a crowd of over 500 students and community members.
Marshall County Central and the American Legion Post 427 invite anyone who wishes to attend to join us in remembrance of our veterans.

Before the snow…River Watch had its last outdoor water sampling for the fall. Now they start working on the winter project.




Huge thank you to Teri Waterworth for sharing her passion with our students today, students learned how to make chicken and dumpling soup!





September Student of the Month:
Senior High: Brooke Jerome
GRADE: 12th
PARENTS: Chad and Layle Jerome
SPORTS/ ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN: Band, Choir and National Honor Society
Why Nominated:
Brooke always has a smile on her face and is kind and friendly to everyone.
She works hard in class and is a great student and a classmate to her peers.
Congratulations Brooke!

September Student of the Month:
Junior High: Katie Bjorgaard
GRADE: 7th
PARENTS: Missy and Andy Bjorgaard
SPORTS/ ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN: Volleyball, Softball, Student Council, Band and Choir
Why Nominated:
Katie always comes to class with a smile, and she works very hard to learn. She is always trying to apply whatever ideas and techniques we are working on. She is great at balancing being fun and bubbly, with being respectful and hardworking.
Congratulations Katie!

On Friday, September 29th - River watch went to their Fall Kick-off event. They learned about their assignment for the year, played some games, and even went canoeing.








