Marshall County CSD

MCC Families, We begin our MCA tests this week. You can help us by ensuring students get good rest, get a healthy breakfast, and encouraging your child to do their best. If you have a 7-11 student, please ensure they fully charge their Chromebook. Testing week can add to stress in our children and we want to minimize that! We simply emphasize that we want our students take the test one question at a time and give it their best effort. Each and every day we provide quality academics and opportunities to help build well rounded students ready for their next adventure when they graduate. We have students with many talents! Test scores are an important measurement but do not define the big picture for us and they certainly do not define each individual. Help us encourage your children. Give them a hug or high 5 on the way out the door each morning and tell them "You got this!" For complete MCA Schedule: https://bit.ly/42JvDV2

On April 7th and 8th, the Advance Biology students dissected different types of fish to compare similarities and differences between species.

Last Friday we were notified that the Hartz Warehouse in TRF had a fire inside. We store bus 13 in the warehouse. Greg Hestekind our driver was able to remove the bus. The bus was covered in smoke residue inside and out. Kilen's cleaners in TRF is cleaning the bus. Insurance from the building owners is covering costs of cleaning. We are thankful no one was hurt and cleaning is going well so far. The last picture shows you the cleaned vs. not cleaned part of bus.

Long Term Substitute for 2025-2026 School Year: MCC is seeking a long term substitute for our elementary Title I position next school year between the dates of September 16 - December 12. Preferred applicant has Minnesota License for elementary education but we would be open to applications from other teachers with licenses in another area. Please see: https://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/page/job-postings for more information and for application materials. Please apply promptly as position is open until filled.

TRF Raiders Soccer has invited MCC students to participate in its spring camp and programming this summer if they are interested. See www.thiefriversoccer.org for registration details.

MCC School Board is looking for some parents and community members to help us work on reviewing our mission, goals, and build a new five year plan. Our first meeting is Thursday, April 10 in the High School Library at 6:30 p.m. We will discuss what we are doing well, what we need to improve upon, and examine our mission and goals for potential updating. If you have ideas, what to help plan MCC's future, please RSVP with Superintendent Lund: jlund@mccfreeze.org and join the board in this important work.

Be the Voice - Event Reminder! Join us tonight (4-2) at MCC where we share resources and have conversations around mental health and suicide prevention. Presentation is best for adults and children 12 and older. We are grateful and thankful to have Emma Benoit come to Marshall County to share her message of hope with us. 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm - Mental Health Resource Fair (MCC Commons) 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm - Free will offering Dinner (MCC Cafeteria) 7:00 pm - My Ascension Video Presentation and Q & A session with Emma Benoit (MCC Main Gym)

The April printable calendar is now available on our website or available directly here: https://bit.ly/4l8RZXd. Copies will be sent home with elementary students and each office has some available by request. Please note all spring sports on calendar are subject to change in the event of weather postponements.

Reminder: There is no school tomorrow, Friday, March 28th. It is a teacher in-service day.

Position Open: SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL (VIKING ELEMENTARY) Marshall County Central Schools is seeking a paraprofessional for the remainder of the school year to work at our Viking Elementary site. Preferred applicant has 2 years post secondary education and previous experience working with children or a related field. Benefits include PERA retirement, Sick Time, Personal Time, and eligibility for summer unemployment. Pay starts at $14.75, more with previous experience. Applications can be found on: https://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/page/job-postings Interested applicants should send letter of interest, application, and background check form to: Julie Aas, Elementary Principal: jaas@mccfreeze.org

Reminder - No School on Friday, March 28th. 3/27 - Last Day of Quarter 3; 3/28 - Teacher In-Service

Free Training Opportunity: COMET: Changing our Mental & Emotional Trajectory Training will teach participants simple tools to reach out to friends, neighbors, or coworkers who seem to be struggling and will help you to feel more comfortable starting a supportive conversation. Date: April 24 Class is offered from 1-3 pm or 4-6 pm Location: Northland College Room 201 Limited to 40 Participants Registration required: https://bit.ly/4iT9sB4 Sponsored by MN Department of Health, MN Department of Agriculture, and University of Minnesota Extension.

🎶🎵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! Parent Supported Fundraiser Details: 👕Commemorative T-shirts, long sleeve shirts and sweatshirts are available. All the names of the cast and directors will be listed on the back of all shirts - a nice keepsake!👕 Cast, crew, family, friends, teachers, community members, musical lovers, ANYONE can order. Deadline to order MARCH 16TH. Expected delivery will be March 24th. I will deliver to rehearsal or can make other arrangements. ❗️****If you choose "pick up" for shipping method I will deliver them to rehearsal.*****❗️ This is a parent ran fundraiser and ALL proceeds of sales are donated towards musical expenses! 💵 Here is the link to the website to order: https://www.usptrf.com/mcc-school-musical.html

MCC Families: Passing on some reminders/resources in regards to Tax Season: Child Tax Credit: Families may qualify for a Child Tax Credit of $1750 per qualifying child. For more info: https://bit.ly/426Gyb1 K-12 Credit and Subtraction: Minnesota has two tax relief programs for families with children K-12, the K-12 Education Subtraction and the K-12 Education Credit. Both programs may help lower taxes and may provide a larger refund. for more info: https://bit.ly/3FGqiES

Special Education Paraprofessional - Viking Elementary Marshall County Central Schools is seeking a paraprofessional for the remainder of the school year to work at our Viking Elementary site. Preferred applicant has 2 years post secondary education and previous experience working with children or a related field. Benefits include PERA retirement, Sick Time, Personal Time, and eligibility for summer unemployment. Pay starts at $14.75, more with previous experience. Applications materials available here: https://www.newfolden.k12.mn.us/page/job-postings Interested applicants should send letter of interest, application, and background check form to: Julie Aas, Elementary Principal: jaas@mccfreeze.org or mail to: Julie Aas, Elementary Principal, PO Box 189, Newfolden MN 56738

Daylight savings time starts! Remember to move clocks forward one hour tonight before bed.

It’s School Social Worker Week! At MCC, we are fortunate to have two incredible social workers — Laura Underdahl and Jeri Nomeland. They provide vital support to our students, staff, and families every day. From social-emotional learning and mental health to managing behavior, building friendships, suicide prevention, and helping students make positive choices — they make a difference in so many ways. Thank you, Laura and Jeri, for all you do for the MCC Community!

This week we celebrate Public Schools Week. Public schools in Minnesota form the foundation of our communities and society. As a school leader, I value public participation in our schools and the essential role it plays in student success. This week, all three of our buildings hosted parent-teacher conferences. It was great to see parents and teachers working together, discussing student progress, and partnering to support our students. Thank you to our parents and teachers for your commitment and care. Across all three buildings, we appreciate the support of our community. Your investment in our schools and your interest in our programs and operations make a difference. This year, we continue to fully utilize our new spaces, which expand opportunities for student learning and extracurricular activities that shape the next generation. Thank you, MCC community, for standing with us and supporting our schools. We are fortunate to have a dedicated team of staff members who commit their time and talents to serving our students and community. They guide our students in developing strong citizenship, mastering essential skills, and preparing for their future goals. Thank you to our support staff for the care and guidance you provide every day. I also want to recognize our school board members for their leadership and dedication. They serve as the voice of the public, oversee policies, maintain our strategic goals, listen to community feedback, and make important decisions that shape the future of our district. Thank you, Mindy, Patti, Melissa, Andy, Craig, Kayla, and Ashley, for your service and leadership.

March Calendar Link: There was an error with the calendar link set up. It didn't open calendar properly. Here is correct link: https://bit.ly/3De3r2L Our apologies.

Reminder - Early Release on Wednesday for Parent Teacher Conferences. Viking will dismiss at 12 pm, Newfolden Elementary at 12:20 pm, MCC High School @ 12:30 pm.