Patrons,I know a lot of you are anxiously waiting information regarding the reopening of school. The Superintendents of the Holt County Schools met with the Holt County Health Department last week and I met this this week with our Administrative Team and School Nurse. We are currently putting together a Re-Entry Plan that I will have completed next week. I have... READ MORE >

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Mound City Class of 2020 today is your day! Congratulations to all of you! Panther Proud! 💜💛💜💛🐾*Due to social distancing, each graduate is only allowed 10 tickets for guests. We will however have the ceremony live on Facebook at 2 pm! READ MORE >

We need your help! We would appreciate parents and students of Grades kindergarten-4th grade to complete the following surveys regarding reading and our Title I program. Parents K-4: https://forms.gle/GXURRJWCXkgQyriv8 Students K-4: https://forms.gle/S8Cb2ngYV5RyXVUH9 Thanks for your valuable feedback! READ MORE >

All High School Athletes entering the 2020-2021 School Year interested in participating in Summer Conditioning, please meet Mr. Standerford and other coaches at the Football Field on Monday, June 1 at 6:00 am to discuss the plan for the Summer. Meet in the Bleachers with Social Distancing expected by all athletes.If you have questions, please contact Mr.... READ MORE >

All Middle School and High School Students interested in Cheerleading for the upcoming 2020-2021 School year, please look at the information posted in the Cheer Tryouts Folder under the Documents Tab. Please read all 3 documents located here. Mock Tryout Date is June 1 and Actual Tryout will be June 2. Permission Slips will be handed out on June 1 and will need... READ MORE >

The following students sports physicals will expire and will need to get new ones prior to the 2020-2021 School Year if you plan to participate in Sports:Quinton Brandon, Anna Meadows, Sydney Meadows, Abby Nauman, Morgann Selleck, Carl Carver, William Heck, Kendall Hux, Jesse Knapp, Bailey Long, Kindall Morris, Tony Osburn, Kishia Panning, Dalton Peters, Taylor... READ MORE >

Good morning Panther Nation! School’s out! I was never a fan of the rock ‘n’ roll legend Alice Cooper. But that song was a good one. Years ago we had a student at school named Bruno. He was such a good hearted kid and always wanted to please others. He had some very serious health issues and passed away as a very young adult shortly after he graduated. My... READ MORE >

Wishing this class the very best on their next step! I was looking forward to this group when the year began and wish we could have actually finished out and celebrated appropriately. I was going to tell your class at promotion that you could just stay in 8th grade. You didn't really need to move on to high school. Since you didn't finish 4th quarter "in... READ MORE >

Good morning Panther Nation! Hey it's Thursday and life is as good as can be expected. I got a call from one of my best friends and college roommates last night, Little Greg and his wife Penny were checking in on Mrs. Eaton's progress. Our conversations are always strange if most people would listen in. I will say that they are incredibly funny. I wished I... READ MORE >

If interested in virtually attending the regularly scheduled May, 19 board of education meeting, please email ken.eaton@mndcty.k12.mo.us to receive information or call 660 442 3737.Thank you. READ MORE >

The Kitchen Ladies want students/parents to have the following information:1. We will be serving lunches through June and July.2. If you would like lunches please text and let us know. If you do not need lunches text and let us know. If you are going to be gone on vacation or have other plans, and lunch delivery has changed, please text and let us know.3. We will... READ MORE >

Good morning Panther Nation! The last Wednesday of the school year. Mark your Friday calendar for 6 to 6:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to say “see you later” to your school staff and for them to see students for the last time of the regular 2019-20 school year. Several MCR-2 employees will be in the front yard at school or on the sidewalk on Nebraska... READ MORE >

Mound City R-2 Community!! We want to allow our students to have a chance to see their teachers one last time before Summer. The Mound City R-2 Teachers and Staff will be outside the school on Friday evening from 6:00-6:30. Drive by and honk, wave, and tell your teachers thank you!! I know the teachers will love to see your faces again before summer as well. READ MORE >

Good morning Panther Nation! As we wrap up the last week of the normal school week and consequently the COVID-19 school week, things are certainly different. What is not different is our staff and students’ quest for excellence. From the senior parade Sunday to the PK graduation that was supposed to happen tonight, things are just not the way they are... READ MORE >

Good morning Panther Nation! Yesterday afternoon was certainly a different graduation day than the usual Mother’s Day/MCR-2 graduation. We decided to push off the regular celebration until June 7th, hoping for things to return to a more normal setting. Seniors wanted to do something on the actual day they were supposed to have the official ceremony. “Voila”... READ MORE >

Good Morning Panther Nation!Mrs. Eaton had a huge smile on her face when she realized all the cars parked on the side of the highway were not people parked for an auction. When we turned from the interstate off ramp and came over the bridge towards our house, she noticed several cars. She said “what are all those cars about?” I said, “it might be an... READ MORE >

Good morning Panther Nation! Another day in the life of COVID. The Phase 1 of Missouri’s “opening up” doesn’t feel much different to me. I went to the office at school for a while yesterday morning and then went to a follow up surgery appointment in St. Joseph. I met Kendey (one of my bad knee daughters). It is technically my forefathers fault through... READ MORE >

Good morning Panther Nation! We have all had déjà vu at some point in our lives. Yesterday I was again blessed with the opportunity to visit Mrs. Eaton. I went to school early and took care of some school business, laid out some plans with Paul Panning and did a walk-through of the building. I then took off to Omaha to learn more about being a Doctor when... READ MORE >

May 13th-15thWe have put together specific dates and times for students to check in their textbooks, chromebooks, band uniforms, etc and to pickup their belongings from their lockers/desks. Each student will have a bag of their belongings from either their locker or student desk that teachers have put together and put their name on it. Check in of books and... READ MORE >

Good morning Panther Nation! I worked on Federal Programs yesterday (what a joy!) It is pretty easy to imagine the red tape that comes with federal dollars. All adults and several older students have experienced the monotony of bureaucracy. Whether it be filling out government forms for scholarships or your taxes. Necessary evil I say. I absolutely... READ MORE >

As we enter Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to thank each and every one of our teachers for their amazing dedication to our students and this community!! Your efforts, during this time more than ever, have been tremendous and it has not gone unnoticed by the administrators, fellow teachers, and community members. Your love for our students is awesome!!! I... READ MORE >

Good morning Panther Nation! Last night the girls fixed mushrooms, oh boy they were so good. Our daughter Joeigh and I went mushroom hunting last week and only found four. We returned home and found twelve ticks. Not a splendid ratio by any means. A couple days later our son came home from his job in Kansas City. He wanted to go mushroom hunting. We... READ MORE >

To look at end of the school year letter prepared by Mound City R-2 Administration, it can be found under Documents - COVID-19 Information - End Of School Letter. READ MORE >

Good morning Panther Nation! I was reminded yesterday of how important face to face communication is. The super good MCR-2 Bookkeeper/Executive Administrative Office Secretary Mrs. Loucks and I were chatting in the office about school budget information and other school related items. You see we only work in the office a couple days and then work from home the... READ MORE >

Good morning Panther Nation! According to a release from Parson’s office regarding the “Show Me Strong Recovery,” “Missouri will gradually begin to reopen economic and social activity” on May 4. In Phase One, which takes effect next Monday, the governor’s plan calls for “no limitations on social gatherings, as long as necessary precautions are taken and six... READ MORE >

Mound City High School Teachers thought it would be fun to send individual messages to our students. We really miss you and wish the Class of 2020 the best of luck in the future. We Love You Guys!!! ~Mr. Miles To view video on YouTube, please click the link below: To All The Mound City Students READ MORE >

Good morning Panther Nation! Yesterday I was blessed to get the opportunity to visit Mrs. Eaton in person for two hours! She can eat semi normal food now with a new donor heart. I have said words of comfort, peace and understanding for that family over and over and over. I brought Pizza Hut pizza (pepperoni, Italian sausage, onions and... READ MORE >

Good morning Panther Nation! I shouldn’t talk about my personal life on the school’s website, but how am I supposed to refrain from that, when the school has been my life for the last the thirty years? I can prove it! We have three kids and only one of them has, at this point chosen public education as a vocation. The other two have not. I asked my son,... READ MORE >

Good morning Panther Nation,Yesterday I got up and fixed the usual pre-church breakfast of bacon, cheesy scrambled eggs, and French toast, but this time Mrs. Eaton did not participate. You see she was blessed to receive a donor heart very late Thursday evening. Due to COVID-19 the hospital does not allow visitors of any kind. So, the kids and I have been home... READ MORE >

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Hello 8th Graders: I am wanting to recognize all of you on the 8th Grade Graduation yearbook page. I need your help! I would like for you to take a picture of yourself in nice clothes (no t-shirt) such as a nice dress shirt, khaki pants/shorts, and/or a dress. Nothing formal, just something nice you have in your closet. If you don't have nice pants jeans will be... READ MORE >

Panther Nation,The picture above probably doesn’t really mean much without explanation. That was sent to me late Wednesday afternoon as I was driving back home from Omaha. You see I had to drop Mrs. Eaton off for her heart transplant and was not allowed to go into the hospital because of the pandemic. I get it, rules are rules but that was tough. I digress,... READ MORE >

The yearbook class has been working really hard to make this yearbook memorable. We would like to create a yearbook page dedicated to distance learning and/or activities you have been doing since you have been away from school. We are asking you to send pictures of your learning or doing some sort of activity. Please send pictures to nichole.hux@mndcty.org by April... READ MORE >

Day #27 Today is a Great Day! Administrative Assistant’s Day was yesterday. I think that Mrs. Loucks and Mrs. Loucks as well as Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Knapp don’t mind the title secretary, instead of the ritzy fashion title administrative assistant. They are the front line of communication for our school district. They offer people a cheery greeting and... READ MORE >

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I wanted to send a shout out to all of our Secretary's, YOU GUYS ROCK!!!! The dedication you have to our students, teachers, and community members is top notch. Everyone knows that the key to a good school district is to have good Secretary's and we are very fortunate to have each of you! Keep up the good work!!Even when we are not actually in session and... READ MORE >

Greetings Panther Nation, Yesterday I attended (well not in person, but this new way to meet -- ZOOM) a couple of meetings. They started at 7:30 am with our local board of education, then a Missouri Association of School Administrators state executive committee meeting. Lots of veteran superintendents attended this meeting. We talked of the legislation that... READ MORE >

Panther Nation,As you noticed I attached a "selfie" to the start of today's message. Reasoning?--- in case you forgot what I looked like with my reading glasses on. I can't believe I just used the word "selfie" in an actual sentence.....We had a zoom board meeting this morning. It certainly went better than I thought it might, those things sometimes have a way... READ MORE >

This weeks schedule. All videos will be posted at 7 pm on the designated night this week for proficiency awards and state star candidates.Tonight 4/20 Austin Meyer Ag Services Video 4Parker Staples Ag Sales EN Video 4Wednesday 4/22Cameron Laukemper Service Learning Video 5Friday 4/24Parker Staples- Star Agribusiness final 4 possibility Video 3Alls can be found on... READ MORE >

What a morning Panther Nation,We start yet another week of “school in place”, strange times to say the least. Sorry I was late writing this morning. As some of you know today is opening day of the spring turkey season in the great state of Missouri. For me this morning it was just that, hunting. I did see one hen shortly followed by a large, very full coated... READ MORE >

Great snowy morning Panther Nation,Yesterday, late afternoon I received a call from Mound City’s dear friend and my pseudo “Uncle Gene” Poynter. He was concerned about us and especially about Mrs. Eaton and the kids. He wanted to know if Shelley was okay with her heart condition and the COVID-19 pandemic. He broke a hip several weeks ago had surgery and... READ MORE >

Stick to it, work hard and you will never regret it! Good Morning Panther Nation, I worked on the school budget for next year all day yesterday, I always start working on it in January, but then really hit it hard in March and April. In twenty years, I have not been more confused about the direction of where we are headed. I am confident however; that... READ MORE >

Panther Nation,Well, after a day at school of dealing with budgets, COVID-19 agendas from the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act program, and grants.gov-- I headed home yesterday. As I drove up to the house I saw good ole #23 (a second calf heifer) on the wrong side of the fence. This is year number two for her to be the lead cow in charge of finding... READ MORE >

I hope you all had a great Easter. I know we did. All the kids were home over the weekend, which made it awesome. With family around, the COVID-19 pandemic was forgotten for a brief period in time. All was well. When they left to go back to their schedules……… well, we remembered what we are dealing with. The fact that they may not get... READ MORE >

Mound City Athletic Banquet was scheduled for March 23, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 the banquet was cancelled. The awards have been posted to honor the athletes. The document can be found under the Documents Sections titled Athletic Banquet. READ MORE >

Happy Easter Weekend Panther Nation,I know, Saturday isn’t a day that I should be sending a message but, I can’t help it. My world, your world, our world is so upside down right now. Seeing the commercials on TV for the movie “Passion of the Christ”, I can’t help but think about this whole COVID-19 thing is (to say the least) mild in comparison. Whether you are... READ MORE >

Panther Nation, Yesterday, Governor Parson sent the message that all school buildings will be closed through the end of the 2019-20 school year. We didn’t want to see that. My close friend Dr. Kerwin Urhahn, the Executive Director of the Missouri High School Activities Association, followed with the cancellation of state MSHSAA scholar bowl and all spring... READ MORE >

Starting Friday night on April 10th, Mound City will be joining schools around the country by turning on the stadium lights on Friday nights at 8:20pm, which is 20:20 Military time. The lights will be left on for 20 minutes and 20 seconds to honor the Class of 2020. READ MORE >

Wanna Have Some Fun!Click on the link below to find all of the Easter Eggs Mrs. Yocum hid around her house:Mrs. Yocum's Virtual Easter Egg Hunt READ MORE >

As we are adjusting to this new way of life all of us are adapting in many ways. Students learning from their bedrooms, dining room tables or wherever, adults working from the same type of places. All of us are figuring it out. Our teachers and almost all of our students seemingly have figured it out as well. I was at home this afternoon working on the... READ MORE >

Mrs. Eaton and our youngest daughter Joeigh were sitting on the porch last night just before dark when I came home from checking the cows and fiddling with the two new calves that came into the world. They were giving the dog Nala (the golden doodle that the girls just had to keep from the last litter almost a year ago) some loving attention. She is kind of... READ MORE >

Good day Panther Nation, Our kids all came home last weekend. The oldest had to leave to go back to work early Monday morning. I had to tell him he couldn’t come back home for a while because of the epidemic……what, did I just say that? A couple years ago the youngest went off to college in the fall. We went to church that following Sunday... READ MORE >

Good News! Our Spring Book Fair has NOT been cancelled! You can still support the school library for when we get back AND get some fun reading material for your days at home by shopping our Mound City Online Book Fair between April 6-April 19. All books will be shipped directly to your home with free shipping on orders over $25.00. Share this link with friends and... READ MORE >

Panther Nation,First, thank you to all of those that reached out with birthday wishes this past weekend. I was blessed to have my immediate family around. I do not take this for granted, especially in light of this "stay at home" order issued by Gov. Parsons that begins today and goes through April 24. This means we will not return to school buildings until at... READ MORE >

You will find on the COVID-19 Information button on the mndcty.k12.mo.us website the "stay at home order" issued by Gov. Parson's Friday. This means that our buildings will remain closed through April 24th. In order to help protect our Kitchen Ladies, they will only be delivering Monday/Tuesday meals on Monday and Wednesday, Thursday, Friday meals on... READ MORE >

Hey Panther Nation, No school today due to icy weather conditions............You students and several parents (former students) know that to be mostly false since Mr. Eaton quote, "never lets out of school because of weather." I really thought about sending out a text cast that school was closed as a joke, but then you students would think you didn't have to do... READ MORE >

The fishing late yesterday afternoon was just that – fishing. The water temperature was too cold, the wind was too much and possibly my skill level of catching fish has deteriorated………….But, it was still awesome to get out and enjoy the sunshine with my daughter Joeigh, even if the fish did not cooperate. Speaking of fishing, somebody... READ MORE >

MSHSAA Member Schools Superintendents, Principals, Athletic Directors, Coaches, and OfficialsThe MSHSAA Office has received several inquiries about spring sports and scholar bowl continuing this year. At this time, we are on hold for making a decision until we know more what the schools are going to do based upon their local health department, recommendations... READ MORE >

April Fool’s Day………………… I was out to late last night. My youngest daughter and I decided that feeding a bottle calf, taking care of dogs, cutting brush, hauling in wood for next winter’s heat stove and doing chores around the house was fine but we needed more during this time of self-quarantine…. we... READ MORE >

Hello Panther Nation,Good Tuesday morning to you. Yesterday, the Holt County commissioners had a tough call to make regarding guidelines for physical distancing and avoid gatherings or events of more than 10. This resolution is through April 15. Which in turn caused our school buildings to remain closed through that date as well. Although these times are tough... READ MORE >

Panther Nation, Looks like the weekend wasn't the greatest of news as far as the current situation we are facing in the world and specifically in our great country. However, I am resolved to stay positive due to the fact that we have a lot of smart people in the medical and research field working on this issue. I heard a speaker yesterday put it very simple,... READ MORE >

Great Friday Morning Panther Nation,Sorry for false starting the Day #8 memo last night. What a day yesterday!Joke of the day "The Pentagon was supposed to be the Octagon. But the builder kept cutting corners."Stay healthy! READ MORE >

ARE YOU KIDDING ME! I have got to be honest, when I first heard that Mrs. Rogers (our 7-12 counselor) suggested to have a teacher parade..........I was thinking........is this something that people will support? Unbelievable! It was phenomenal the number of teachers that came, some of them from several miles from their homes. Even more outstanding, was the... READ MORE >

Good Morning Panther Nation,Turns out people do read this. Thanks to many for reaching out yesterday and sorry for the grammar error yesterday!I can't help but laugh even in light of the craziness going on in our world. In the twenty years of coming into this office, I honestly can't remember a day that we haven't had a least one good laugh. So, you might not... READ MORE >

Hello Panther Nation,Today I received a pop up quote on my phone that said to "give thanks." I suppose I should start by thanking our community for the support during these strange times. I'm not sure if anybody actually reads these, but I feel better writing them anyway! There is a video designed for younger students at youtube.com/watch?v=Ogu0vjv-E44. It... READ MORE >

Panther Nation,Throughout the day yesterday and again this morning people have reached out by phone call, text, and email checking out what we are doing to continue school. One as far away as Detroit via someone they know from MC. This is awesome how engaged a lot of our students are and how the staff has gone and continues to go way above expectations! Even the... READ MORE >

Good morning Panther Nation! As we look at a new way to have school our staff is working hard to ensure that learning continues. I am so amazed at not only our people here at MCR2, but the people all around America that are sacrificing time away from their families to battle this health issue. It is sad that it takes a crisis to bring America back together... READ MORE >

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Hours for middle school and elementary staff are as follows: K-4th grades will be available via email or any other messaging they have set forth and communicated with you on. Please reach out with questions, concerns, and feedback. We appreciate all you are doing to help support your child during this time. We cannot wait to have them back and for life to... READ MORE >

Surviving the storm. Last night about 6 I was doing chores and taking care of two new born calves against the will of their protective mommas. It had been raining a bit. I looked to the northeastern sky, there it was.............a full double rainbow. I hope many of you were able to see it too. It reminded me of what a rainbow represents, we will get through... READ MORE >

Preschool-2nd Grade Check your child's class Facebook page daily and complete work in packet. 3rd-4th Grade Communicate through email with your child's teacher. Complete class work via google classroom daily. We will be tracking your progress during this period of alternative schooling. Please be flexible with your child's teacher as we navigate these uncharted... READ MORE >

I have uploaded some resources for you to use during this away from school. First click on the word "Explore." You will then look under the tab "Resources." You will see a 'Counseling - Elementary and MS' folder. If you have any questions, please email me. Thanks! Mrs. Graves READ MORE >

Good morning Panther Nation,I have never been more proud of our staff than what I saw going on yesterday. With virtually no prep time everybody that works here made an almost impossible situation work to benefit kids. Instead of baling wire and duct tape, our staff used chromebooks, laptops and copy machines to try and continue educating kids in new and very... READ MORE >

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Students/Parents/Guardians/Community Members:As students left the building yesterday there were mixed emotions. A large number were sad and confused at why we had to close. I certainly empathize with those feelings.We received a memo last night from the Missouri Department of Education that the hours missed due to COVID-19 will be forgiven. Meaning we will not... READ MORE >

Mound City R-2 will be closed through April 3rd. More information will be posted on our website and social media as it becomes available. READ MORE >

To order online, go to www.schphoto.net and enter your school name in the "Event or Organization Name."Online orders for individual poses must be placed no later than 7:00 a.m on picture day. You may order TEAM pictures ONLINE for up to two days after picture sessionDo not send orders to school after picture day READ MORE >

Tryout Schedule:Mandatory tryout meeting Friday, March 20, 2020 at 3:05 in Mrs. Osburn's room.March 24: Practice 5:30-6:30March 25: Practice 5:30-6:30March 27: Practice/Mock Tryouts 5:30-6:30March 29: Tryouts beginning at 3:00 p.m. Meet in the middle school hallway at 2:45 to receive your number and group assignment.You must have a physical and permission slips... READ MORE >

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Mrs. Petersen and I are teaming up this year to host a Battle of the Books in April for students in grades 4-6. We've created a project on Donors Choose to fund the books. We'd love it if you could help by either donating or sharing this information with any people or organizations that would be interested. Once we reach our goal, Donors Choose will purchase the... READ MORE >

This morning at approximately 8:45 a distinct gas odor was detected. We evacuated all students and staff within two minutes to alternative sites. The gas company responded to investigate. Ultimately a small leak was detected in the boiler room, a sensor valve on the gas dryer used to wash mop and towels was the culprit. We cleared the odor from the building and... READ MORE >

Immunizations record must be in office before enrollment per school board policy.If your child has asthma the following forms must be filled out Asthma Action Plan, Self Carry Form, and Medication Administration Form. Reminder: The nurse can not give any medications without parental/guardian permission. If medication is to be given at school it must be in the... READ MORE >

2018-2019 Yearbooks for Sale! Featured Items: Individual Pictures ONLY $30.00Class PicturesOrganization PicturesSports PicturesSenior Pictures Please contact the High School Office or Mrs. Nichole Hux **LIMITED SUPPLY*** READ MORE >