High school choir students will be competing at District Contest tomorrow. We will leave the school at noon. We compete at 2:48 as a group and then from 4:00 to 4:20 for solos and duet. There are no awards ceremonies so we will leave as soon as we are finished. North Platte students will be dropped off at the park. McPherson students will be dropped off at the school.
Remember to get your forms into the office by Wednesday. You and your date will need dance forms and after prom forms. You need to get two forms signed to have a good time! Here is the order of events for prom. Can't wait to see everyone!
Put on your thinking hats, tie your running shoes, polish the golf clubs, and deck out in fancy duds! We have a busy week at MCS!
Sending out a birthday shoutout! Happy birthday Mr. Phelps! We hope you have a fantastic day!
For any McPherson County or Stapleton student in grades 9-12 coming to MCS Prom. Please read attached flyer:
Due to the construction project, we will have the last day of school for students be on May 7, 2024, 3:30 p.m.
Due to some scheduling changes and conflicts, the Field Day that was scheduled to be held Tuesday the 7th - will now be moved to Monday May 6th! Wanted to inform parents as soon as possible of this change. Thank you!
The junior high students enjoyed the fresh air and sunshine while writing nature poems in English class today.
Congratulations to the McPherson County Students that have been recognized by the NSAA for Multi-Activity Student Awards. Students on the list are eligible to apply for a $1,000 scholarship. Way to represent!
Here is a link for the press release and a complete list of winners:
https://nsaa-static.s3.amazonaws.com/textfile/masa/2023-2024-MASA-Recipient-Press-Release.pdf
https://nsaa-static.s3.amazonaws.com/textfile/masa/2023-2024-NSCS-MASA-Recipients.pdf
Good morning! I've had some reach out asking about the eclipse viewing. We will not be taking time to view the eclipse as a school. Our probability of seeing the eclipse was low and we did not purchase the glasses necessary for viewing.
Here are some links to view the eclipse: https://www.exploratorium.edu/eclipse/livestream
https://www.youtube.com/live/2MJY_ptQW1o?si=JS71THezqP2ftOuW
Another great week in spring! We will be conducting state testing for the Junior High and High School. Please make sure your students are well rested.
FFA members Isaac Goosey, Brayden McNutt, Levi Goosey and Rachael Kemp participated in the Farm and Agribusiness management CDE.
The Nebraska FFA Farm and Agribusiness management career development event provides students with an understanding of the basic tenants of (a) economic principles related to business management, (b) use and analysis of records to manage resources (c) functions of risk management, and (d) business management. Students will be asked to recall and apply the material to actual and hypothetical management scenarios meant to replicate management decisions on farms, ranches, and other agricultural production units.
Isaac Goosey was in the top 10%, tied for 22nd individually with a purple ribbon and Brayden McNutt was in the top 25%, tied for 70th individually receiving a blue ribbon. Rachael Kemp just missed placing in the top half, tied for 207th. Levi Goosey tied for 303rd place individually. There were 376 individuals. Team place 61st overall out of 96 teams.
McPherson County FFA members had the opportunity to tour the Hudl facility and learn about the business structure, careers, and the company inception. They learned the connection FFA has on their future career choice, even if it isn't an ag-based career. A few skills that are valuable and gained from being a member of the FFA are teamwork, communications, human relations, and social interaction.
McPherson County FFA members Brooklynn Fisher, Rachael Kemp and Saije Phelps participated in the penpal connect event. Throughout the year, students wrote letters to Omaha Bryan FFA members to learn about the agriculture in their area. Unfortunately, the Postal Service provided challenges for our letter exchanges. However, this is a great opportunity to network with other FFA members and learn about agriculture across the state including urban and rural agriculture. They also were able to learn about the variability in school and chapter sizes.
The McPherson County FFA started the 2024 State FFA Convention watching other chapters competing in the LDE Ag Demo! This opportunity allowed our students to see other chapters who excelled and gain ideas for next year's competition as well as see what it takes to make it to the next level.
The purpose of agricultural demonstration is to develop the ability of FFA members to accurately explain a process that addresses a current agricultural industry practice, procedure, need, issue or focus. Students must demonstrate the skills required in the process while making a verbal presentation.
The Junior class will leave the school at 7:30am (upon arrival of the bus) Monday morning. Sports participants will be dropped off at Stapleton for practice on the way back to Tryon in the afternoon. Students need to remember to bring their job shadow packets with them.
The McPherson County Sophomore Class (Class of 2026) will be selling beef sticks this spring as a fundraiser. These are the same beef sticks that were sold last year, and are very, very good. There are two flavors, regular and jalapeno/cheese. $16 for a 1lb package. They will be delivered the last week of April. Orders are due April 19th. If you have any questions, please contact McPherson County Schools or speak with any of the sophomore class. Thank you for your support!
This is NSAA Spring Sports officials week. Thank you to all of the dedicated men and women that give up time to officiate spring activities so our student athletes can compete. Tell an official "Thank You" this week!
Golf meet scheduled for tomorrow in Hyannis has been postponed due to weather. Make up date will be announced later
Reminder all Juniors will be taking their ACT on Tuesday. Eat well and get plenty of sleep. Good luck to all of our State FFA contestants and our Mavericks in golf and track this week.
