Marshall County CSD

We have some spots to fill if you are able to give blood tomorrow 10/21 at the Newfolden Community Center. Click here to sign up: https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=V9IVPwnZXlJKyvsamjKd4vXM0oEsc0kgdAdnDsuLb5M%3D&fbclid=IwY2xjawGCVBZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZed7RH5oFBFczjxQsxhwZUXySyyW83079mE77bAJGaZSM0oHuf7-69CvA_aem_Sv6Nqkm-OcQBm6gTG3UmSA

MCC Reminder: There is no school on Thursday, October 17 or Friday, October 18 due to Education Minnesota Break. We wish all our youth hunters good luck. Enjoy the long weekend and stay safe.

Reminder No School Thursday 10/17 & Friday 10/18 for MEA Break.

Oct. 11, 2024 Dear Families, Earlier today, MCC School District staff were informed that a student posted a video on social media that included a threat against our schools. Per our threat assessment protocol, we immediately contacted local law enforcement. The Marshall County Sheriff's Department has investigated the incident. At this time, the sheriff's office and administration believe there is no credibility to the threat. The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority, and we take threats such as this very seriously. We are grateful for the local authorities' quick response and great partnership. To help keep our schools safe, please encourage your child to make good choices and come forward when they see things that may threaten safety of others. We are thankful for students who came forward today to report the potential safety concern. It’s with your help and support that we are able to help all our students and staff maintain a safe environment. Thank you for your attention to this important communication. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 218-874-8530 or jlund@mccfreeze.org. Sincerely, Jeffrey Lund Superintendent

We are looking for a couple of community members interested in joining our Community Education Advisory Council. We meet 4 times a year usually in October, January, March, and May. Our next meeting is October 28, at 6:00 p.m. We review our community education budget, brainstorm more community education offerings, and review upcoming classes/activities. Members must be district residents or have children that attend school at MCC. Meetings usually last about 1 hour. There is a stipend and mileage (members who live out of town). This is paid out at the end of the school year. If you are interested, please e-mail Missy Bjorgaard: mbjorgaard@mccfreeze.org or Jeffrey Lund: jlund@mccfreeze.org.

We have two long term substitute opportunities coming up. We need a long term substitute for one of our Grade 6 classrooms from mid December to mid March. (It is possible dates could shift to earlier). We also need a long term substitute for one of our Grade 4 classrooms from late January to early April. Must have an active teaching license. We are seeking someone licensed in K-6 but would consider teachers licensed in other areas. Pay and Benefits are prorated based on our Master Agreement. In interested, please send a letter of interest and application to: Marshall County Central Schools Attn: Brian Longerbone and Julie Aas PO Box 116 Newfolden, MN 56738 Applications can also be e-mailed to: blongerbone@mccfreeze.org & jaas@mccfreeze.org. Applications are found on our website: https://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/page/job-postings Questions about the positions can be directed to Superintendent Lund: jlund@mccfreeze.org or (218) 874-8530 Please apply promptly positions are open until filled.

The MCC National Honor Society is helping with the Community Blood Drive on Monday, October 21st from 1:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.. If you would like to donate here is the link to sign up: https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=V9IVPwnZXlJKyvsamjKd4vXM0oEsc0kgdAdnDsuLb5M%3D

Lunch Menu Change for High School/Middle School for Monday, October 7th lunch will be Meatloaf, Dinner Roll, Potato Wedges and Green Beans. Lunch for Wednesday, October 9th will be Hot Dog on a Bun, Sunchips and Baked Beans.

MCC Reminder: Early Release tomorrow (Wed. Oct. 1) for parent teacher conferences. Viking dismisses at 12, Newfolden at 12:20, MCC HS @ 12:30. Conferences are from 1 pm to 6 pm. Stop by MCC HS during conferences for our library book sale. Fill a bag of books for $2.

MCC Reminder: Early Dismissal for P/T Conferences on Wednesday, October 2. Viking dimisses at 12 pm Newfolden dismisses at 12:20 pm MCC High School dismisses at 12:30 pm P/T Conferences will be from 1 pm to 6 pm Wednesday 10/2 and from 3:30 to 6:30 pm on Tuesday, October 8.

Here is our October School Calendar: https://bit.ly/4etE9ec Calendars were sent home with Pre-K through grade 6 students. Missy has paper copies available in High School Office.

Here is the online version of our Fall Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4gArHLm. Paper version will be mailed towards the end of this week. Inside this newsletter: - New Addition information - Important Fall School News - Office/Department Calling Directory - Athletic Schedules - October Calendar - ECFE Schedule - New Staff Members

The MCC School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, September 17. Here is the board brief: https://bit.ly/3bO777x

Reminder: Wednesday, September 18 is an early dismissal. Viking dismisses at 12:40 pm. Newfolden dismisses at 1:10 pm. MCC High School dismisses at 1:20 pm. There is no Freeze Kids or after school Weight Room for students.

School Picture Day is Tomorrow 9/17. Order forms were sent home with students or purchase online @ thoelephoto.inter-state.com Viking Elementary: 90788NA Newfolden Elem Code: 90788RA MCC Middle & HS: 90788VA

Due to delivery issue the lunch menu for today (9/16) has changed to Pulled Pork on a bun, Potato Fries Smiles, this is for High School location. Have a great Monday!

MCC Families phones have been restored and you can call each office as needed. Viking: 218-523-4425 Newfolden: 218-874-8805 MCC High School: 218-874-7225 Again, very sorry for inconvenience.

Telephones are currently down at our school sites this morning. If you need to get a message to school please e-mail school office: Sarah @ Viking: sbray@mccfreeze.org Patty @ Newfolden: pwagner@mccfreeze.org Melanie @ MCC HS: msorenson@mccfreeze.org We are sorry for the inconvenience. Wiktel is working on the issue and we'll send out a message when service is restored.

MCC Families - We had a stop arm violation on our second of school. No one was hurt as driver was cautious and had not let children out yet. This particular violation happened on Greenwood Street in Thief River Falls. Our stops along highway 32 also have had several violations over the years. Please use caution and prepare to stop when you see yellow flashing lights on our school bus. Never pass a school bus once its stop arms are out. A car must stop and leave at least 20 feet of space between their vehicle and the bus. We have stop arm cameras on our bus. We shared the footage from incident along with details of car and plate number with the state patrol. Our children are priceless. Please be attentive on the road, especially around our school buses.

A new bus #13 joined the fleet today, our first day of school!! This bus is a 2025 Bluebird 77 passenger replacing the old #13, a 2009 Thomas 71 passenger bus. We traded in the Thomas bus. The Thomas Bus #13 finished its time at MCC with 203,565 miles.