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We hope everyone can come and join in on our monthly FAC Meeting on Feb 27! Check out our agenda!
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Reminder: Monday, February 19th 2024 is a scheduled Professional Learning Day for staff. Students will NOT report. I
*PreK teachers and assistants will report to the Phx Center for training starting at 830.
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The 3rd-6th grade math training for those registered has been moved BACK to the Phx Center tomorrow. The power project is complete and we will be able to now use that larger facility for training. Please be prepared to start promptly at 830. Doors open at 8. Bring a notebook and pen. Thanks!
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The MATH TRAINING from WVDE will be held at the Central Office Board Room instead of the Phoenix Center both days of training Feb 14 & 15 PreK-6 grade teachers registered. We will start promptly at 8:30AM. Doors open at 8:00AM. Please arrive early to register and gather materials. Please bring a notebook and pen.
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Mount View High School students will operate on a 3 hour delay schedule on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. This is due to a planned power outage for a very short amount of time in the morning by AEP. This is ONLY for Mount View High School. **Mount View High School 6-12 staff will report regular time.
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War Cove Head Start Center will be CLOSED on Thursday, February 1, 2024 due to a planned power outage. This ONLY affects the War Cove Head Start Center.
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We wanted to share with families and staff that WE WILL hold BOOST After-school Programs today on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024.
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MCS will operate on a three-hour delay on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
All students and staff will report 3 hours late.
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MAKEUP epic! Training will be held this evening from 5:00-7:00PM. Details for logging in are on FB post. This is a repeat session.
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MCS will operate on a NTID Day # 2 Model for Monday, Jan 22, 2024. All students complete NTID #2 Packet at home while staff report on a 3 hour delay schedule. Any family who wants a pick-up meal must call by 12:00PM to order. All bus drivers clear buses and report to MVHS at 12:00PM for training in personal vehicles.
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We are asking all staff and families to participate in a short survey to provide suggestions and feedback on the 2024-2025 calendar as well as your input if you wish for the district to apply for the additional 5 NTID Days for the next school year. Use Link or QR Code
https://forms.office.com/r/GyDnp6uhsx
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MCS will be closed on Friday, January 19, 2024 due to inclement weather/Gov State of Emergency. All McDowell County Schools and Offices will be closed. Stay safe and stay warm!
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MCS will operate on a NON-TRADITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL DAY Model Jan 18, 2024. Students will complete from home NTID Packet #1 & any assignments from teachers on i-Ready/IXL/or Khan. Pick up meals will be available for those who call to order by 12:00PM. School will give pick up time. MCS staff report on a 3 hour delay.
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All PD scheduled for tomorrow including Elevate Tech Session (epic!) and Leadership Series Zoom have been cancelled.
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MCS will be closed tomorrow on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
240 Day Employees - Your Supervisors will communicate the planned work schedule.
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MCS will be closed for on January 16, 2024 due to inclement weather.
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The DITEP Training for tomorrow has been moved to the Phx Center starting at 8:30 AM for those who are registered. Please consider carpooling or parking on Maple Ave and/or in the rear parking area. Lunch will be provided. Please be prompt. Thanks in advance.
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This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow is a UNIVERSAL PREK (Head Start and BOE) scheduled PD Day on Wednesday, Dec 20. PreK students will not report to school. This is ONLY for PreK as that grade level has a separate school calendar.
The training for staff will take place at the Phx Center starting at 8:30.
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Dec 19, 2023
MCS will be closed on Tuesday, Dec 19, 2023.
240 day employees will report on a three hour delay.
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Family Advisory Council (FAC) Meeting scheduled for tomorrow Dec 19 is cancelled.