Happy Halloween from MCPS!
Raiders - Hope your Halloween is a skele-TON of fun!
Congrats to the MCPS Chili Cook Off Winner, Mrs. Herrin!
A little chili makes everything better 🌶👍 #SpicyGoodness #ChiliVibes
November Menus
Kindergarten students are loving S.T.E.A.M. rotations this week! Different building toys are really letting them have a chance to let their creativity shine!
Reminder - Tomorrow (10/24) will be 1 hour early dismissal and Friday (10/25) will be no school for students due to Parent/Teacher Conferences.
If you have any questions pertaining to conferences, please contact the office.
Check out the lost and found during parent teacher conferences located in front of the office. Items not claimed will be donated on November 1.
It's time to start thinking about Snow Buddies...
Mrs. Juchems had to leave us abruptly last year to go have these sweet twins much too early! They’re all doing well and she came back to visit her class Friday. We had such a fun visit!
On Wednesday, a former teacher Mrs. James paid a visit to first grade to teach them about pumpkins. First grade is currently learning about plant's needs, features, life cycles, and how animals interact with them. Mrs. James taught them about how pumpkins are like our bodies and about her family's pumpkin patch. Thank you for coming Mrs. James!!
It’s Trunk-or-Treat time! Join us for some Halloween fun on Thursday, October 31, at MIDWEST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL! Decorated cars will be lined up in front of the high school. Games and refreshments will be inside. Everyone is welcome!
Reminder - Tomorrow is a 1/2 day for students and NO Preschool classes! Buildings will dismiss as follows: PS - 11:40, MS - 11:20, HS - 11:30
Teaching preschoolers about fire safety can be both fun and educational by engaging them in interactive activities that capture their attention while instilling essential life skills. By presenting fire safety in an age-appropriate and enjoyable way, we help children build confidence and knowledge that could one day save lives.
Today was the final MS XC meet for the Running Raiders at the IESA Sectionals. The team ran their best today to finish off their season. The season has been a good one for all the runners because they gave their best and that is all we can ask of them. For the girls team, Jaina Butler ran a time of 14:52.8 for 28th place. Alice Brackney ran a time of 18:41.1 for 75th place. Ruby Wade ran a time of 20:10.8 for 79th place. Kennedy Prather ran a time of 26:18.3 for 84th place. For the boys team, Reid Sidders ran a time of 15:49.3 for 74th place. Carson Campbell ran a time of 15:51.8 for 75th place. Ashton Campbell ran a time of 17:16.6 for 79th place. Noa Stage ran a time of 17:45.4 for 81st place. Liam Tumility ran a time of 20:19.3 for 83rd place. KonLee Ashby ran a time of 21:06.8 for 85th place. Tyler Vanderwulp ran a time of 21:48.9 for 88th place.
This week, the MC Board of Education treated staff to a little perk me up! The Lil Roasted mobile coffee trailer was on site at every building and staff members were able to grab a yummy drink!
THANK YOU to the MC Board and THANK YOU to Roasted!
The Primary School students completed their PACER tests.
What is a PACER test??? Students embark on a rhythmic back-and-forth run, responding to each beep that signals the pace. As the test progresses, the intervals shorten, demanding more speed and stamina. This engaging challenge continues until the student reaches their peak lap score, painting a comprehensive picture of their aerobic capacity.
The top 5 boys in the school:
Isaac Hill - 3rd grade - 81 laps
Connor Sauer - 4th grade - 75 laps
Ace Guede - 4th grade - 74 laps
Nolan Bartolazzi - 4th grade - 70 laps
Colton Bassett 5th grade - 67 laps
The top 5 girls in the school:
Alice Brackney - 5th Grade- 74 laps
Oakley Charlton - 4th grade - 65 laps
Evan Meeker - 5th Grade - 60 laps
Addilyn Terrell 1st grade - 52 laps
Addyson Smith - 3rd grade & Ava Buzick - 1st grade - 51 laps
5th Grade top boy & girl in each class:
Mrs. Simkins - Tyler Vanderwulp with 60 laps and Alice Brackney with 74 laps.
Mrs. Berg - Sean Guy with 64 laps & Evan Meeker with 60 laps.
Mrs. Mooningham - Colton Bassett 67 and Bella Charlton with 46 laps
4th grade top boy and girl in each class:
Ms. Epkins - Hendrix Markle with 57 laps and Fallon O'Brien with 30 laps
Mrs. Bortell - Ben Deluhery with 66 laps and Oakley Charlton with 65 laps
Ms. Tyson - Connor Sauer with 75 laps and Maizie Thomas with 21 laps
Mrs. Martin - Ace Guede with 74 laps and Chloe Lippert with 24 laps
3rd Grade top boy and girl in each class:
Ms. Campbell - Will Deluhery with 41 laps and Aubrey Strange with 31 laps
Mrs. Deluhery - Wrenley Schnitker with 40 laps and Addyson Smith with 51 laps
Mrs. Coile - Isaac Hill with 81 laps and Lacey Wisloh with 34 laps
2nd Grade top boy and girl in each class:
Mr. Askins -Phoenix Walters with 44 laps and Georgia Harbourn with 28 laps
Mrs. Thompson -Clayton Herrin with 50 laps and Addison Bartolazzi with 27 laps
Mrs. Schmidgall - Avery Harbourn with 55 laps and Jocelyn Lundie with 23 laps
Mrs. Charlton - Karson Hill with 54 laps and Kayleigh Weghorst with 23 laps
1st grade top boy and girl in each class:
Mrs. Bohm - Bryson Embry with 65 laps and Camille Golden with 27 laps
Ms. Nieuwkoop - Forrest Newman with 65 laps and Averi Golden with
Ms. Marshall - Beckham Brotherton & Ryder Pherigo with 55 laps and Jude Fornoff with 40 laps
Ms. Davis - Eli Malcome with 43 laps and Addilyn Terrell with 52 laps
Kindergarten top boy & girl in each class:
Ms. Dorsey - Jackson Terrell with 45 laps and Emily Bartolazzi with 34 laps
Mrs. Koontz - Rhett Harbourn with 59 laps and Londyne with 37 laps.
Mrs. Stout - Jhett Yaegel with 63 laps and Laikyn Charlton with 42 laps
Mrs. Charlton - Barrett Garlish with 30 laps and River Easley with 18 laps
Once again it was a great day to be a MS XC Running Raider! 100% of our runners that ran today set personal bests for the season. Some beat their best time by minutes today. The weather was just right for running. I was truly amazed and proud on how well the team ran today. One parent thought I had a tear in my eye at end of the race. Could have been but I'm not saying either way. Below are their places, times, and how much their time today beat their best for the year so far. Next Friday the team travels to Bloomington to compete in their IESA Sectionals.
Jaina Butler placed 72nd with a time of 14:03 - :30 faster
Alice Brackney placed 107th with a time of 15:07 - 1:30 faster
Kennedy Prather placed 139th with a time of 20:38 - 2:27 faster
Reid Sidders placed 120th with a time of 14:40 - :50 faster
Carson Campbell placed 121st with a time of 14:41 - 1:11 faster
Ashton Campbell placed 131st with a time of 16:23 - 1:31 faster
Tyler Vanderwulp placed 132nd with a time of 16:45 - :56 faster
Noa Stage placed 135th with a time of 16:56 - :54 faster
Liam Tumility placed 141st with a time of 18:57 - :56 faster
To wrap up their town unit, first grade traveled to The Lodge of Manito to listen to the residents speak about their community long ago. They learned about the town's old movie theater, restaurants, and even what school was like. At the end, they were able to hand out cards and converse with the residents.
Mrs. Gough's study hall is here at school supporting our older Raider boys at the state tournament!!!
The MS Running Raiders competed today at Alpha Park in Bartonville. The meet was the largest meet they will run in this season. The course was probably the 2nd hardest course they have ran on this year. They did not disappoint me or others watching them today. Many set personal best times for the season on a challenging course. Jaina Butler ran her best time of the year with a time of 14:33.5, placing 62nd. Alice Brackney placed 116th with a time of 18:08.2. Ruby Wade ran her best time of the year with a time of 20:33.1, placing 131st. Kennedy Prather also ran her best time of the year with a time of 23:05.1, placing 138th. Reid Sidders ran a time of 15:50.6, placing 110th. Carson Campbell ran his best time of the year with a time of 15:52.9, placing 111th. Noa Stage ran a time of 17:59.4, giving him a 122nd place finish. KonLee Ashby ran a time of 18:33.5 for a 126th place finish. Tyler Vanderwulp ran a time of 20:05.5 for a 130th place finish. Liam Tumility ran his best time of the year with a time of 20:32.7, placing 133rd. The Running Raiders finish their 3 meet week on Saturday at the Delavan Dare Classic.
