Hello Raiders,
I'm sending this out to help clear up some misconceptions from people that have contacted me or the district. We fingerprint background check all employees and contractors upon hire with the FBI and State police. We also conduct a check of the sex offender and violent offender website. We are also required by law to recheck the sex offender and violent offender website every 5 years. Additionally, once fingerprinted the state police is required to update the employer upon any new offences. That is to say if any employee or contractor that has been background checked for our district should commit any new offense breaking the law we receive a fingerprint update at that time. In essence all employees or contractors are under constant surveillance for criminal activity.
The second concern was our timing of our custodial job posting. Summertime is our busiest time of the year for cleaning and maintenance. We strip and wax all classrooms, hallways and common spaces. We refinish the gym floors each summer. We do deep cleaning, paint touch up, change all HVAC filters, clean all our buses and a variety of other items that is quite extensive. Manpower is of utmost importance and we often hire additional people to help out. Our maintenance and custodial employees work tirelessly from 6:00 AM-2:00 PM daily. We have an amazing group of people that make our schools look great for the students and staff. Thus, getting someone to replace our missing employee is of utmost importance.
We always welcome your questions and concerns, and I appreciate those that have reached out to the district.
Sincerely,
Dr. Todd Hellrigel
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CONGRATS to the May Raider Cart drawing winners! Generous donations from Manito Park District for two pool passes going to Ford and Addy. Two donations of electric scooters going to Alice (who won it on her birthday!!) and Addilyn!
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MCPS still has a few yearbooks for sale, $17.00 each. Get yours before they are gone.
LAST DAY!!!
2024-25 was a GOOD school year. We will miss seeing students in the halls over the summer! BUT... Enjoy your summer break! Be safe! Go on adventures! Make memories!
We look forward to seeing you back here in the Fall and know 2025-26 will be another amazing school year!
Reminder - Today is a 1/2 day for students! Buildings will dismiss as follows: PS - 11:40, MS - 11:20, HS - 11:30
The Midwest Central Preschool for All staff would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all the students and families who were part of our program this school year. It has been a true privilege to partner with you and be a part of your child's early learning journey . Thank you for trusting us and allowing us to support their growth and development. Your involvement and support have meant so much to us, and we will cherish the memories of this year.
Happy Memorial Day!
Students - Enjoy your day off.
Reminder - There is no school on Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day.
Our future kindergarten students in Mr. Waibel's class participated in kindergarten classrooms today. One of the activities our preschool program does to help support the transition to kindergarten. Kindergarten, here we come!
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Sunday, May 25th from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, ROASTED is opening SPECIAL for a MC BASEBALL FUNDRAISER!
Baseball players & coaches will be behind the counter slinging coffee & speciality drinks! All tips will go to the MC Baseball Program!
This will also be the Home Run Derby t-shirt PICK UP site! If you ordered shirts, please come pick them up and support ROASTED & MC Baseball in the process! See You Sunday!
Would you like to be on the MCMS Cross Country team next school year? Save the date....
Psst.... hey you.... do you like reading? Senator Neil Anderson will be hosting a Summer Reading Program this year!
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Raiders - We had to make a change to the 2025-26 supply list. The only item that changed was for 5th Grade. Students no longer need a trapper keeper; it was replaced with 3-inch ring Binder with pockets.
You can find the updated supply list here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1317/MCPS/5671620/PS-Supply_List_FY26.pdf
Ryanne Mueller has reached her reading goal of 50 books! Great job Ryanne!
Our FY25 retirees. We wish you the very best!
Zaybree Moore has reached a second reading goal of 200 books this year. Nice job!!
