Congratulations to our March Staff of the Month: Adam Lokstad. What is your position at MCC and how long have you been working here? Transportation Supervisor since 2/27/2017 & Bus driver since December of 2009. 1998 graduate. What is one of your hidden talents? I don't always understand women, but having five sisters gives me a head start. What is your dream vacation? Coast to Coast train ride with my family and our own living area, multiple stops along the way. If you won the lottery and decided to give up working for the school, what would you do instead? Farm, but still drive a bus! You're lucky to drive some of those kids around, and lucky when some don't ride! What is your favorite meal from the cafeteria? Orange Chicken, Tater tot hotdish. And always with chocolate milk. What makes a good day at school? A beautiful spring day, all of the bus garage doors are open, hearing the kids play in the playground. If you could pass on any wisdom to your students, what would you share? If you are not sure what you want to do with your life, find a way to see the world a bit and maybe you will find out. Maybe it is right where you started? What is your favorite memory from when you were in school?
Pulling pranks on Mr. Pederson in his classroom. We did find out how far we
could go, but Mr P was always cool about it. Also, my 1st grade teacher had a
decorated box that looked like a gift on her desk. For a long time we would ask what
was in the box and she would say, “Something special.” Finally, when we each got to
look inside, it was a mirror, and written on it was, “You are special!”. What is your favorite t.v. show and why? The Office. The general office life humor cracks me up! “I'm always thinking one step ahead,... like a carpenter that makes stairs.” ~Andy - Congratulations Adam!

Musical Pre-Advanced Ticket Sales are now closed. Please bring cash or check to MCC to pay at the door! Showtimes are 7 p.m. in the MCC High School Gym tonight & Saturday!
The monthly printable Calendar for April is ready and available on our school website. You can access it directly here: https://bit.ly/4l8RZXd
Please note that due to possibility of weather all sporting events on the calendar are subject to change.

Middle School & High School April Menu

🎶🎵MCC will be presenting the musical "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" on March 28-29! 🎵🎶 Showtimes are 7 p.m. Adult Tickets are $20, Children/Student Tickets are $15 Contact School Office to get tickets! 218-874-7225

Marshall County Central ExCEL Award Winner: Ellie Underdahl
Ellie Underdahl was selected to represent MCC for the Minnesota State High School League ExCEL award. The ExCEL Award – Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership – is a unique recognition program designed exclusively for Minnesota high school juniors who are active in school activities, leaders in their schools, and who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service. Congratulations Ellie!

🎶🎵MCC will be presenting the musical "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" on March 28-29! 🎵🎶 Showtimes are 7:00 p.m. Adult Tickets are $20, Children/Student Tickets are $15 Contact School Office to get tickets! 218-874-7225

Boys Basketball Banquet - Thursday, April 3rd @ MCC - 7:00 p.m.

Students in grades 7-11 were just given their registration packets to take home. Registration forms are due by March 13th and a parent/guardian signature is required. Grade-specific return boxes are located outside of the main office. For more information, go to: https://mcccounselor.weebly.com/newsevents.html

Check out our Spring Freeze Store!
Order Deadline March 23 & Delivery Around April 3rd
https://bit.ly/3QQ6XDz

ATV Training please see flyer for more information

Congratulations to our Senior High Student of the Month: Randy Schoon. 10th Grade PARENTS: Sheri and Brian Schoon SPORTS/ ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN: Baseball
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR FREE TIME? Play games, go to the weight room, and do homework. WHY NOMINATED: Randy stands up for his friends and advocates for the right thing to be done. He is caring and empathic to others. He is a good friend and is respectful to his classmates. Congratulations Randy!

Congratulations to our Junior High Student of the Month: Charley Nelson. GRADE: 8th PARENTS: Bud and Pascale Nelson SPORTS/ ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN: Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Musical, Trap WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR FREE TIME? Read, play guitar, hang out with friends, read my bible, go to basketball games.
WHY NOMINATED: Charley includes others, has a great attitude, and is a hard-working student. I have appreciated having Charley in class this year. She leads by example. She strikes a great balance between being fun and outgoing while also being calm and respectful in class. Congratulations Charley!

Congratulations to our February Staff Mr. Fiskewold! Why nominated: I have loved seeing how hard Mike works for his kids. He is actively always seeking ways to get better as a teacher. Trying new things, learning on the fly. He is also so involved with school OUTSIDE of the classroom. He goes to all of the games, plays in pep band, and just generally cares about the kids outside of his room. Mr. Fiskewold's dedication to supporting students extends far beyond the walls of his math classroom. Not only does he provide engaging and effective math instruction, but he also invests in students’ lives in meaningful ways. Mr. Fiskewold is a constant presence at extracurricular events, showing up to cheer on and encourage his students in their activities outside of the classroom. His support helps foster a strong sense of community and belonging among students. Additionally, he goes the extra mile to enrich their learning experiences by teaching them how to play chess. Through this, he challenges students to think critically, develop problem-solving skills, and engage in a fun and educational way!
What is your position at MCC and how long have you been working here? Math Teacher and this is my second year. What is one of your hidden talents? I can solve the basic rubik's cube in less than a minute. What is your dream vacation? Seeing Antarctica. If you won the lottery and decided to give up teaching, what would you do
instead? I would love to be a radio DJ and just listen to music all day. What is your favorite meal from the cafeteria? Chicken sandwich and salad. What makes a good day at school?
The students being engaged and asking thoughtful questions. If you could pass on any wisdom to your students, what would you share? Don’t be afraid to be wrong. Just trying the problems will show what you are struggling with and need help on. What is your favorite memory from when you were in school? Going to honor jazz band in my junior year. What is your favorite t.v. show and why? I don’t watch much T.V. but Antique Roadshow because I have fond memories of watching it with my grandparents. Congratulations!

On Wednesday the River Watch team (Jade Baker, Rosie Bevington, Sydni Eggerud, Gracie Maurstad and Helaina Peterson) along with Ms. Melgaard, attended the River Watch Forum in Grand Forks. They heard from meteorologist John Wheeler on the science of weather, learned more about River Watch programs, and talked to many local colleges about the programs they offer. They also presented their poster about all their work this year.




Early Release Day 2/26/25
Viking Elementary - 12 pm
Newfolden Elementary - 12:20 pm
MCC HS/MS - 12:30 p.m.

Today, our Careers 11 students had the opportunity to hear from Superintendent Jeffrey Lund, who shared valuable insights about employee expectations, career opportunities within the school, the importance of teamwork, communication, benefits, and more!
Students learned about what employers look for in candidates, how to build strong workplace skills, and the many career paths available at the school.
💡👏 #CareerReady #FutureLeaders #LifeSkills #TeamworkMatters

Congratulations to this week’s After Prom Money Calendar Winners: February 23rd- February 28th Tammy Gerardy- $100, Greg Hestekind - $25, Patty Wagner - $25, Quianan Nelson - $25, Gay Voytilla- $25, Meridith Walton. Winners will contacted and the winnings will be mailed out. Congratulations to everyone!

Mr. Dahl's Life Skills 7 class completed a MAZE activity in their communication unit! During the Maze, students were to compete against each other to get through the maze without touching anything! The goal of the activity was to discover strategies that would improve our communication.
Our Findings:
- Speak one at a time: be patient and take your turn.
- Focus on who is speaking and what they are saying.
- Eliminate distractions
- Choose words wisely-be concise.
- Wait for clear communication before responding. Ask for clarification on what was said if needed.
- Avoid responding out of heightened emotions.





March Menu for Middle and High School

