
The McCook Central After School Program still has a few openings for students in grades K-5; this is free but space is limited. Please contact Mrs. Pechholt if you are interested in enrolling your McCook Central Elementary Student.

Dig Pink Volleyball T shirts can be ordered from the following website:
https://foxpromo.chipply.com/McCookCentral-Montrose/

Homecoming Tailgate this Friday before the football game.


Homecoming Events - Friday, Sept. 20th
Pep Rally @ 10am (Gym)
Parade @ Noon
Dismiss after the parade, buses will run after dismissal, NO After School Program
Tailgate before the Game
Kickoff @ 7pm
Homecoming Social in PAC following the Game

Here is the link to watch the McCook Central Homecoming Coronation program Sunday at 5:00pm.
https://www.youtube.com/live/nJ8WpFX1z5g?si=N0X89szb0hkX_vgW

Congratulations to the 2024 Homecoming Royalty. Back Row L to R): Lane, Jackson, Caleb, Mason and Joe. Front Row (L to R): Karlie, Maddy, Ava, Lauren and Abbie.


Attached is the bracket for the 2024 BEC Volleyball Tournament. MCM will face Garretson at Garretson starting at 6:00pm on Thursday, September 12th at 6:00pm. Good luck Fighting Cougars!

Just a reminder that McCook Central has no school tomorrow [Friday, August 30th] & Monday [September 2nd]. We will see everyone back on Tuesday, September 3rd. Have a great Labor Day Weekend!

Below is a link to sign up for flag football.
https://forms.gle/2S7ibqcEudb1eXhm6
For any student athlete (boys or girls) entering 1st-4th grade. Practices will be held at 7:30 AM on the Saturday before the games.
Games will run from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
We will assign teams and we will have high school football players coaching a team for the season. Cost is $20 per student athlete
Flags will be provided by the MCM youth football program
Dates for games:
September 14th
September 21st
September 28th
October 5th

The MCM JV football game scheduled for today against MVP has been postponed to tomorrow (Tuesday 8/27) at 4:30pm in Salem.

Final Reminder
The McCook Central/Montrose cheerleaders will be having a cheer clinic for grades Pre K-6 Saturday, September 7th. The cost is $20 and the students will receive a t-shirt and perform what they learned at halftime of the football game on Friday, September 13th. Please register your child for this event and support your MCM Cheerleaders by clicking on the link provided below and completing the registration. One registration per child. SEND money to school in an envelope labeled MCM Cheer clinic and turn into classroom teacher or front office. Money and registrations are due by 8:30am Wednesday August 28th . Checks payable to Montrose School https://forms.gle/8YQ76Xt8XukmUzDa8

The McCook Central St. Council will be hosting a tailgate before Friday night's football game.

The 2023-2024 yearbooks are in, if you purchased one or had a senior that graduated please stop by the office and pick it up. If you missed the order there are extras for $30.

The MCM vs MVP Junior High football game scheduled for Tuesday, August 27 has been cancelled.

There will be a Music Booster meeting on Monday, August 19th at 7:00 pm in the Choir Room. All are welcome!

Tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 15th is our First Day of School! A reminder we will Dimiss at 1pm for the first day.
After School Care for students in grades K-4 will begin on Monday, Aug. 19th, sign up information can be found in the packets picked up at open house. Contact Mrs. Pehholt with questions about care.

Open House & School Pictures - Tues, Aug 13th (3:30pm to 7:30pm)
Fall Sports Pictures at a later date
Find our School Supply List on our homepage.
First day of School is Thurs, Aug 15th with a 1 PM Early Dismissal
PreSchool starts Aug 21st

MCM Fall Practice Start Dates.


McCook Central School District will be implementing an After School Program beginning this fall. We are looking to fill the following positions. If you are interested, please let me know.
Program Director Position:
Responsibilities- Oversees overall program operations, staff coordination, parent communication, and program evaluation
Qualifications- Must be 18 years of age, experience in program management, experience working with children, excellent communication skills
Hours: 3:00 PM-6:30 PM
Support Staff Position:
Responsibilities- Assist with supervision of students, snacks, transitions, and activities.
Qualifications- experience working with children, excellent communication skills
Hours: 3:30-6:00 PM (depending on child count)
Contact Mrs. Pechholt if interested in either position or would like more information.
Thank you,
Masey Pechholt Ed. S
Elementary/Colony Principal
McCook Central School District

The Facility Planning Results are in, we want to say "thank you" to everyone who participated. Please follow this link for a message and summary of results: https://www.mccookcentral.k12.sd.us/page/school-facility-planning-survey-2024
Matt Alley, Superintendent
