STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday - October 15, 2026
Sports News:
Congratulations to our Cross Country team who will be going to the state meet in Du Quoin on Saturday, October 17th. Also their breakfast has been moved to Friday, October 23rd and will be in Mr. Keeley’s classroom.
Join the cheerleaders in celebrating Cross Country Varsity boys and girls going to STATE on Saturday by wearing your PANTHER PRIDE - MAROON AND WHITE TOMORROW! Cheerleaders will greet you with spirit sticks for the most spirited dressed. Let's Go, Cross Country Panthers!
Extracurricular News:
-There will be a Scholar Bowl meeting on Friday, October 16th at 12:30 p.m. in Mrs. Obermeier’s room. You MUST attend this meeting if you would like to be considered for a spot on the team. If you know you will not be at school that day and cannot attend, please let Mrs. Obermeier know in advance
Other News:
-First priority is collecting donations to give gifts to kids in need throughout the world who would otherwise have no gifts on Christmas. 3rd and 4th graders' homerooms are collecting school supplies. 5th and 6th graders are collecting toys/games and fun items (Wow gifts). 7th and 8th graders are collecting personal care items. We have chosen to pack for the 5-9 year old age group, boys and girls. Please no liquids/aerosol cans. The class that brings the most items will win a donut party! Collection will take place next week Tuesday - Friday (10/13 - 10/16).
Click Here to view the spreadsheet they created to help with what items should or should not be donated. Any grade is welcome to bring Wow gifts/toys because the kids love them.
Upcoming Dates:
26/27 School Year | ||
10/16 | End of 1st Quarter | |
10/17 | MCS Cross Country State Meet in Du Quoin | 10:00am |
10/19 | APEX School Fundraiser begins | |
8th Grade Boys Basketball @ Central Jr High | 6:00pm | |
10/20 | 3rd/ 4th Grade Orthodontist Assembly | 1:00pm |
7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball @ Waterloo | 6:00pm | |
8th Grade Boys Basketball @ Central Jr High Tourney | TBA | |
School Board Meeting | 6:30pm | |
10/21 | 8 Girls Basketball Hoops for Hope @ Joe Arthur O'Fallon | TBA |
8 Boys Basketball @ Central Jr High Tourney | 6:00pm | |
10/22 | 8th Grade Boys Basketball @ Central Jr High Tourney | 6:00pm |
10/24 | 7th Grade Boys Basketball @ Wolf Branch Tourney | 9:00am |
10/26 | 6/7/8 Girls Basketball @ Smithton | 5:00pm |
7 / 8 Boys Basketball @ Home vs Smithton | 6:00pm | |
10/27 | 7 / 8 Girls Basketball @ West Jr. High | 5:00pm |
10/28 | Picture Re-Take Day | |
7 / 8 Boys Basketball @ Valmeyer | 6:00pm | |
7 / 8 Girls Basketball @ Home vs Freeburg | 6:00pm | |
10/29 | APEX Obstacle Course at MPC | 9:00am |
10/30 | APEX Color Battle at MCS | 9:00am |
Early Dismissal | 1:00pm | |
7 / 8 Boys Basketball @ Emge | ||
11/1 | Daylight Savings Time Ends - Move clocks back | |
11/2 | 7 / 8 Girls Basketball @ Columbia | 6:00pm |
11/3 | NO School Election Day and Parent/Teacher Conferences | |
11/4 | 7 / 8 Girls Basketball @ Home vs Emge School | 6:00pm |
PTA Meeting - MPC Library | 7:00pm |