STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

                                      Monday - November 9, 2026

Sports News:

Woohoo, both of our 6th grade basketball teams came away with victories on Saturday!  Congratulations to our 6th grade boys who beat Freeburg and our 6th grade girls who beat New Athens,  Way to go Panthers!!!

Our MCS Cheerleaders are hosting their first Cheer Clinic!  THIS Saturday from 9:30-12pm join the cheerleaders in experiencing what it means to be part of our cheer family. All participants will have the opportunity to perform at the boys' basketball halftime on Monday, November 16th. Thank you for supporting our cheer program and Let's Go Panthers! MCS Cheerleaders

Extracurricular News:

Attention 6th - 8th grade students. The E-sports interest form has been sent out by Mrs. Nolte, it's in your Gmail Inbox. If you are interested in joining the team, fill the form out as soon as possible.  This is a recreational club so no School activity fees will be charged.  

Other News: 

BLOOD DRIVE NEWS - There is a blood drive on November 18th in honor of Aubrey Weaver at the VFW from 3:00pm-8:00pm.  Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appointment.  All donations received through November 22 will get a $10 Amazon Gift Card by email, plus earn 500 bonus points toward Blood Donor Rewards!  In November, successful donations also get free A1C testing (1 result per calendar year).  See rcblood.org/Maze for details. 

Grades 3-5, MCS is having a cheerleading clinic on Saturday, November 14th in the MCS Multipurpose Room from 9:30am - noon.  The cost is $30 and includes a T-shirt and snack in between practice times, and a maroon cheer bow.  Contact Mrs. Sangiolo for more information at 618-476-3321 X 5080 or email her at gsangiolo@mccsd160.com.

Long time teacher and coach Ms. Switzer was honored at Belleville West as a coaching legend!  She coached many sports at MCS including a dominant softball program!  We are so fortunate that we are still able to see her when she subs here.  So if you see her in the hall or out and about, please congratulate her on her amazing accomplishments.  We are so proud of her and are glad that she is part of our MCS family!

Spirit Week is NEXT WEEK Monday, November 16th - Friday, November 20th. Remember: the homeroom with the most participation WINS the coveted "Most Spirited" trophy to display in their classroom all year long! Monday is Pajama day, Tuesday, you need to wear Neon colors,  Wednesday you will dress up like a teacher and they will be dressing like you, This will be interesting and fun!  Then on Thursday it will be safari day and finally wear your spirit wear on Friday.  This is when you will want to wear our school colors.  Let’s make this the best spirit week ever!!!   Can't wait to show that school spirit!  –MCS Student Council

Upcoming Dates:

26/27 School Year

11/9

6/7/8 Girls Basketball @ Home vs Smithton

5:00pm

11/10

MPC Veterans Assembly

9:00am

MCS Veterans Assembly

9:45am

6/7/8 Boys Basketball @ Freeburg

5:00pm

6/7/8 Girls Basketball @ Red Bud

5:00pm

11/11

NO SCHOOL - Veteran’s Day

11/12

6/7/8 Girls Basketball @ Home vs Waterloo

5:15pm

11/16

MPC/MCS SPIRIT WEEK!

11/16

6/7/8 Boys Basketball @ Home vs Waterloo

5;00pm

6/7/8 Girls Basketball @ Freeburg

5:00pm

11/17

7 / 8 Boys Basketball @ Home vs Columbia

6;00pm

7 / 8 Girls Basketball @ West Jr High

6:00pm

School Board Meeting 

6:30pm

11/18

Family Reading Night

6:00pm

7 / 8 Girls Basketball @ Dupo

6:00pm

11/19

6/7/8 Boys Basketball @ Smithton

5:00pm

11/20

MCS 5th Grade Dance

6:00pm

MCS 6th - 8th Grade Dance

7:00pm

11/21

6th Grade Boys Basketball @ Waterloo Play Day

9:00am

6th Grade Girls Basketball @ Waterloo

9:00am

6th Grade Girls Basketball @ Waterloo-Play Day

10:30am

11/23

7 / 8 Girls Basketball @ Home vs New Athens

6:00pm

11/24

6/7/8 Boys Basketball @ Waterloo

5:00pm

11/25

NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

11/26

NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

11/27

NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

11/30

7 / 8 Girls Basketball @ Columbia

6:00pm