Jr/Sr High School December Newsletter

MCW Families, As we head into December, we’re grateful for the mild start to winter—but we also know Minnesota weather can change quickly. Please remind your student drivers to slow down, stay alert, and give themselves extra travel time whenever road conditions are less than ideal. If you’ve recently changed your phone number or any other contact information, please reach out to the school office. Up-to-date information ensures you receive important weather alerts, including late starts or school closures. A quick reminder that we will continue using eLearning days when needed this year. Please take a moment to review the eLearning information included below so your student is ready in case winter weather impacts our school schedule. From all of us at MCW, we wish you and your family a joyful holiday season and a bright beginning to the New Year! GO MAVERICKS!
~Autumn Welcome

E Learning Days

What You Need to Know for 7th-12th Grade Students

1. Students must join Advisory on Google Classroom at 10am to be counted present for Advisory period.  This is a short time to ask questions in order to be prepared for the day.  
2. Students must complete assigned assignments (provided via Google Classroom) for excused attendance for each class period.  Assignments are due no later than 2 school days following an eLearning day.  After day two, student attendance will be finalized.  
3. Students unable to connect due to device or connection issues must have guardians email or call the office, preferably during the day of the eLearning event. Without guardian notification, the student’s absence will be considered unexcused.  

If and when possible, devices will be made available for students to check out (and return) prior to an eLearning day.  Unfortunately, not all events are predictable.  If your student is unable to connect and complete work due to a device issue on an eLearning day, please follow directions on #2 & #3 above. 

Jr/Sr High School Band & Choir Concert

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm in the Jr/Sr High School gym

Families and the community are welcome to attend this event. Mr. Anderson has been working hard with students to learn and practice songs to share with families and the community.

Maverick Holiday Helpers

Each year, our district supports families by providing holiday gifts for children who might otherwise go without. This season, more than 170 MCW students and their siblings are eligible for assistance. Our local FFA Chapter, Mrs. Wohlhuter, Ms. Winter, and Mrs. Brackey help lead this important program. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to give back and help make the holidays a little brighter for families in need.

Winter Activities

Remember to use our district Activities Calendar on the school website to keep up to date on events and changes.

Teacher Inservice Day & Winter Break

School not in session from December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2025 for students. School will be open and ready for students on January 5, 2026.

From the Academic Dean - Mr. Neduzak

• MCW Dollars for Scholars
  Deadline to apply is March 15, 2025.  Get a head start here. Plan to attend our helpful “how to” session after winter break, date and time TBD. 

• FAFSA is Open for 2026-2027!
  Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid for college, career school, or graduate school here.

Reminders 

• Please call the school to update contact phone numbers if they change or have changed. 
• If your student is absent, please call or email Molly or Rachel in the office ASAP. 
• If a student is sick, they must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school.
• Have a concern?  Please notify the teacher first, if not resolved then notify the principal. 
   

Jr/Sr High School November Newsletter

The 1st Quarter ends November 7th!

As students settle into the year, now's a great time to check in about how things are going - ask them what's working well, and what might need attention. While first-quarter grades don't determine final grades, they set the foundation for success. If concerns come up, remember our teachers are here to help! Parent-Teacher conference are November 20th from 4p-8p, but teachers are also available by email, phone, or before/after school. Mr. Neduzak, our Academic Dean, is another great resource for quick check-ins. We hoe your conversation is positive with your student - and if not, know that support is available. 

GO MAVERICKS! - Autumn Welcome

Blood Drive

An American Red Cross blood drive is scheduled for November 12 from 8a-2p. Many of our student body participate in this event by giving blood and/or by helping run the event. There may be a few spots open, if you are interested, please call Mr. Neduzak at 507-764-4661. This is a great opportunity or our student workers as they become eligible for an American Red Cross Scholarship if the appointment quota is met. 

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent/Teacher conferences are Thursday November 20 from 4p-8p at the Jr/Sr High School. Staff will be available for in-person conference. If you can not make that evening work, reach out to teachers via email, phone, or Zoom. Your attendance is appreciated and is an integral aspect of your child's success at school. 

Winter Activity Practices (HS & JH) Starting

• Girls Hockey starts October 27th
• Boys Hockey, Gymnastics & 7-12 Girls Basketball start November 10th
• 7-12 Boys Basketball & Wrestling start on November 17th.

Veterans Day

November 11th is Veterans Day. To honor Veterans, MCW will be hosting its annual Veterans Day Program at the Jr/Sr High School gym on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH at 9am. The community and veterans are invited to attend. 

November Fundraiser for Senior Class Trip

Seniors will be Lolabird Bedsheets.

American Education Week

November 17-21 is a week that honors the teams of people who work in our nation's public schools, everyone from the bus driver and classroom teacher to the cafeteria worker and administrative staff, plus countless others. We thank all of these people that serve in these educational positions at MCW. 

School Play

Participating students and staff have been rehearsing their roles for the school fall musical, Newsies. The performance can be observed at the Sherburn Theater from November 21st-November 23rd. Evening performances on Friday and Saturday will be performed, afternoon matinee on Sunday. 

Ticket prices: Adults, $7, Students $5, PreK Free.

Reminders

• Please call the school to update contact phone numbers if they change or have changed
• If your student is absent, please call or email Molly or Rachel in the office ASAP
• If a student is sick, they must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school. 

Have a concern? Please notify the teacher first, if not resolved, then notify the principal. 

MCW FFA and Ag Department
November 2025

Fruit Sales Delivery

Note: will most likely be on Monday, December 1st. We will announce it to students when we get a firm dated. All fruit/meat/cheese/Butter Braids need to be picked up by students/parents that day.

If you cannot deliver it that day, you need to make arrangements to keep it refrigerated or frozen (Butter Braids and pizza). FFA members will receive a link to sign up for a pickup time after noon on the delivery day. All fruit will need to be picked up by 5pm. 

Career Development Events

MCW hosted four Region 6 CDE competitions in October. The MCW Forestry team placed 1st in the region and the Horse CDE team placed 4th in the Region. Congratulations!

Upcoming Events

• November 12th - Region LDEs in Okabena
• December 1st - Fruit Delivered to MCW *tentative date
• December 10th - High School FFA shops for Maverick Holiday Helpers
• December 11th - 7th-12th grade wrap for Mav Holiday Helpers