Dear Raiders,
Please read this in its entirety as it’s purely informational. As you may be aware there is a TikTok challenge circulating encouraging school violence tomorrow, December 17th in schools across the country. There are numerous news articles on this topic. There is NO specific threat of violence at any Midwest Central School. The post is general and thus far, authorities have been unable to discover the origin.
Students at Midwest Central have learned of this and have been openly discussing the topic. School safety is our number one priority and we follow up on every report we receive. We’ve already alerted law enforcement of this general challenge and have asked that they provide a more visible presence tomorrow. If you see additional law enforcement at our buildings tomorrow it’s the result of a proactive approach to managing this situation. Please don’t be alarmed.
What can you do?
• Be proactive and discuss with your student what they are seeing and doing on TikTok. (Lot’s of stupidity here.)
• Be proactive and report any threats to the police and schools and encourage your student to do the same.
• Be proactive and help your student understand that “a threat is a threat” and they will be treated as such. Several area students have recently been charged with making threats towards schools. Most students don’t understand that threatening school violence (even as a joke) can get them suspended, expelled, and charged with a crime.
• Be proactive and report your concerns to the schools so that we can address them.
Finally, our Board of Education, administration, faculty, and staff are committed to doing the best we can for your students. Our doors, phones, and emails are always open for you to call. I often tell people that we can’t fix a problem if we don’t know about it. Thank you for taking the time to read this. When your student arrives home today take a moment and discuss this with them. You may be surprised at what you hear.
Reminder that tomorrow has a regular dismissal schedule.
Very best,
Dr. Todd Hellrigel
The Boys Basketball team will host Delavan tonight. Game time is 6:00 PM. The dress up theme for tonight’s game is “Christmas clothing”.
Good luck Raiders!!!
The Midwest Central Athletic Booster Club is hosting their annual banquet on February 26th, 2022. There will be more details coming, but SAVE THE DATE!!!!! If you have not attended a previous banquet or you need to update your address, please send Ms. Lee your current information so you will receive an invite (lee@midwestcentral.org). The Midwest Central Athletic Booster Club is dedicated to supporting athletes and the district’s athletic programming. We look forward to connecting with you!!!
Midwest Central Middle School Spirit week is in full swing! Today is Christmas Character Day and Mrs. Nitz nailed the role of Cindy-Lou Who and The Grinch (aka Mrs. Dean) posed in front of our tree with some festive accomplices.
It’s time for the MCMS Scholastic Bowl season! There is a sign-up sheet outside the main office for students who are interested.
We can't wait to see all the Raider Holiday Spirit!!!
We are pausing the Middle School Boys Basketball season for a week due to having multiple COVID positive players. We are taking this pause so that we can get the outbreak under control and get the boys back to playing and girls cheering as soon as possible.
There will be no basketball contact for the remainder of this week. The first practice will be Monday, December 13th. The next game will be played on Thursday, December 16th here at home.
Thank you for understanding.
Your Raiders hit the road to take on Georgetowne at 4:30 PM.
Good luck Raiders!
Boys basketball travels to battle it out with Georgetowne tonight @ 6:00 PM!
Good luck Raiders!
THANKS to our PLATINUM Activity/Athletic Sponsors this year! Manito Auto Sales / Bernshausen Automotive, Country General, and TN&W Irrigation, Inc are this year's $1000 program sponsors! Our printed HS/MS athletic programs will feature organizations seeking to promote their business while contributing to our student body activities and athletics. Thanks to all of our business sponsors this year!
The 8th Grade Girls Basketball team will travel to Lincoln Jr. High School on tonight for a 7:00 PM regional game. They will play against Williamsville. Good luck to our Lady Raiders!
Boys basketball travels to take on Hartem tonight @ 6:00 PM!
Goooo Raiders!
Wishing you the very best today! Happy Thanksgiving!
MCMS Volleyball open gyms will start Nov. 30th , 3:30-5:00 PM. Any athlete that did not sign-up with the coaches please do so at the MS office.
Friday, December 3rd from 6:00 - 8:00 PM will be our MS Beta Club Holiday Dance; admission is $3.00! Students - Hope to see you there!
The Boy's Basketball team hits the road to take on Farmington tonight at 3:45 PM!
Goooooo Raiders!
Thanksgiving break starts tomorrow! No school tomorrow; school resumes this coming Monday!
Have a greatThanksgiving Raiders!
Progress Reports will be distributed today.
The boys’ basketball team will host Olympia tonight. Game time is 6:00 PM. The theme tonight is Western Wear. Come fill up the stands with cowboys and cowgirls and cheer loud! Good luck Raiders!
8th grade night at MCMS! Last night was the Lady Raiders last regular season game and Kiara Headen and Kally Richardson were honored as 8th graders at the final home basketball game. Good luck in high school, ladies!
