MCC School

By Crystal Reith The Murray County Central School Board meeting began with Superintendent Joe Meyer presenting personnel recommendations for two full lane change requests by Kirsten Harms and Kate DeLong, a leave of absence request by Payton Bleyenberg, a resignation submitted by Brian Gehrls and two early retirements submitted by Tina Bengtson and Tracey Kuhlman.

Two dozen students from Murray County Central High School Drama Department will perform the one act play “Rue” at 7 p.m. Monday, January 26 at the MCC Auditorium. Tickets will be available at the door.

Murray County Central Superintendent Joe Meyer extended his heartfelt thanks Tuesday night to district residents for approving the operating levy referendum on November 4. Vote totals were 548 YES, and 510 NO (52% to 48%) “We are incredibly grateful for our community’s continued support,” Meyer said. “This approval allows us to maintain our current programs, keep class sizes reasonable, and continue providing high-quality learning opportunities for our students.”

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Coronation for MCC Homecoming took place on Monday night, with Lucas Kuball and Katie Blankenship crowned. Guest Speaker for the event was Mike Reemtsma. Candidates were Reese Wajer & Carter Hanson, Lilly Kleven & Quintin Lewis, Blankenship & Teague Meyer, Lizzie Daniels & Colby Kesteloot, Calleigh Doeden and Kuball. Attendants were Maryn Larson & Ty Freeman – 1st grade, Sofia Lee & Noah Hanson – 9th grade, Reese Gilberston & Dylan Gilbertson – 10th grade, and Kat Miller & Krew Schneider – 11th grade.

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The MCC Rebel Girls were on the road Tuesday night travelling to Hills to take on the Hills Beaver Creek Patriots in a Red Rock Conference matchup. The Rebels have two games on their schedule this week with HBC followed by Southwest Minnesota Christian on Thursday night. The Rebels have been celebrating homecoming this week and opening the week with a victory was the first thing on their mind. The Rebels would do exactly what they set out to do.

Welcome back to a brand new school year! Here’s an update from the Counseling Center. I’m Christina Walker, the Career & Academic Advisor. I’m so excited for another year and another opportunity to support our students. My priorities are preparing students for college and careers beyond high school and helping remove barriers to them realizing their goals. Finalizing schedules, sharing scholarship information, coordinating district assessments and making connections with local partnerships are all part of this role.

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Murray County Central Schools held the first of three community meetings in regard to the possibility of a 4 Day school week. School Board members were introduced. Sherri Broderius, a consultant and former superintendent at ACGC and MACCRAY, who has experienced the 4-day schedule, was present also. She has previously met with the school board to share her experience with this process.