Macks Creek R-V School District

For a look at what happened at the July regular meeting of the Macks Creek R-V Board of Education, please use the following link: http://mackscreekmo.apptegy.us/o/macks-creek-rv-school-district/page/superintendent-s-corner--2. #MCPirates.

Macks Creek School is preparing for safe and exciting new school year. Please use the following link to read about our plans to reopen school on August 24th: https://5il.co/ilup. Thank you and have a great day! #MCPirates

Heads-up Pirates! Head Start is now accepting applications for extended day (8 - 2) and full day (7:30 - 4) preschool. Students who turn 3 before July 31st may be eligible. Please share with anyone who may be interested & call 573-346-7730 for more information. #MCPirates

Good morning! Camden County officials have been working to program our new tornado siren. You may have noticed the siren sounding occassionally since about 10:30 AM. Officials shared this was part of the process to program devices used to sound the alarm in event of an actual tornado warning. Now that this process is complete, it should only sound for scheduled tests or actual warnings. Thank you for your patience during this process. #MCPirates

It’s not too late to be counted in the #2020Census, but time is running out. When everyone is counted, there are more opportunities to shape the future of the Macks Creek School community. Respond now at 2020census.gov.  Responding to the #2020Census is a safe and simple step towards helping our community rebuild after COVID-19. Respond now from the comfort of home before census takers begin visiting non-responding households later this summer: 2020census.gov  More than $675 billion in federal funding for education, transportation, health care, and more depends upon a complete and accurate #2020Census count. Help shape our community’s future – start here: 2020census.gov  Your #2020Census response is completely confidential, and cannot be used against you, but it can help shape our community’s future, including funding for our schools, roads, and more. Be counted at 2020census.gov #MCPirates #2020Census

Check out the Sizzlin' Summer Savings on Pirates Gear! Use code July 20 at checkout to save 20% off an order of $80 or more. #MCPirates

Good morning Pirate family! Please remember your input is very important as we work toward a final plan to reopen school on August 24th. Please complete the survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MacksCreekCOVID19Survey by 8:00 pm tomorrow, July 14th. Thank you for your help! It's a GREAT day to be a PIRATE! #MCPIRATES

Please help with our back-to-school planning.  We are excited to welcome our students back this fall and need your input.  Use the following URL to access our survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MacksCreekCOVID19Survey. Thank you! #MCPirates

Good afternoon Pirate family! Tonight we celebrate the Macks Creek High School Class of 2020! They are a great group of students and will make Macks Creek R-V, family, friends, and the community proud. I believe they are prepared to enter the world ready to conquer anything thrown at them. Below is the link for the live stream tonight beginning at 6:30 pm. https://youtu.be/oZGksX2AORM We are so excited to start the festivities this evening with the parade at 5:00 pm. Come out to the parade and support the Class of 2020! #MCPirates "It's a GREAT DAY to be a PIRATE!" Dr. Kolwyck

A brand new solar-powered tornado siren was installed on the northeast corner of our campus today. Macks Creek School is grateful to Southwest Fire Protection District and the Camden County Emergency Management Agency who worked to secure funding through SEMA to purchase and install this equipment. Thank you for making our school community a safer place to live and learn! #MCPirates

Macks Creek School welcomed two new board members at last night's school board meeting. Mrs. Sara Stoufer and Mr. Scott Gould were officially sworn in to office. For a complete look at what happened at last night's meeting please visit: http://mackscreekmo.apptegy.us/o/macks-creek-rv-school-district/page/superintendent-s-corner--2. #MCPirates

The JH Lady Pirates are on fire against the Willard Tigers! Way to play ladies! #MCPirates #Summerball

The JH Lady Pirates are playing their first of two games this afternoon in Willard. #MCPirates

The Lady Pirates are playing summer basketball today in Willard. Our HS & JH teams will each play two games. It is great to see our athletes back in action! #MCPirates

XC summer workout will be again this Wednesday from 9-11am. Don’t forget your water bottles! If you are interested in being a part of XC team next year and in grades 7-12, this is your opportunity to try it out at a beginners level! Please share with anyone who is interested.

Summer is here and the Macks Creek Pirates Sideline Store is offering 15% off all orders over $60 (promocode JUNE20). Hundreds of options are available and most are customizable. Orders are shipped directly to your door. To shop now please visit: http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/missouri/mackscreek/macks-creek-r-5-high-school #MCPirates

MACKS CREEK CLASS OF 2020 SPOTLIGHT Today’s spotlight is on senior Cole Register. Cole has attended Macks Creek since 4th grade. He loves to play sports, hang out with friends, and go fishing. Cole played basketball, baseball, and participated in track during his time at Macks Creek. After high school, Cole plans to make a good living working on the road and traveling the country. Congratulations, Cole! #MCPirates

CONGRATULATIONS KAIEDON!!! TODAY IS YOUR DAY!!! Kaiedon Bentch graduated from Macks Creek High School in December of this school year in order for him to join the United States Marines as soon as possible. He entered camp MCRD Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on February 24th to serve his country. Kaiedon reported to his mother on Mother’s Day that he was officially a Marine after completing the “Crucible.” According to Kaiedon’s mother, “he’s wanted to be a Marine since 3rd grade and has never wavered from that goal.” Additionally, his mother added, “I am so proud of him!” Kaiedon, we are all PROUD of you sir! Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our FREEDOM! We are forever grateful to you and all of the men and women who currently serve or have served this GREAT NATION! The links below are for videos with Kaiedon’s Company throughout. Please enjoy and support our Marine from Macks Creek R-V on his GRADUATION DAY! #MCPirates Kilo Company 3rd Recruit Training Battalion Graduation Program (Kaiedon’s Platoon 3222) https://bit.ly/2TvxTLM Kilo Company Introduction Video https://bit.ly/2XpfUrm Motivational Run Video https://bit.ly/3cWyc9U Kilo Company Graduation Link https://bit.ly/2XpoN4a

The Macks Creek R-V School District will miss two long time teachers this fall when school resumes. Ms. Kendra Purtle and Mrs. Barb Whitworth are retiring after a long stint with the Macks Creek R-V School District. Ms. Purtle has been a teacher in the district for 26 years, spending her entire career with Macks Creek R-V. She has taught a variety of courses related to English Language Arts over the years. In addition to teaching in the classroom, Ms. Purtle has served as a sponsor in many different capacities. We asked the faculty and staff to share some memorable moments from working with her throughout the years. A common theme throughout the memories with Ms. Purtle is the care she had for her colleagues and students. One memorable moment explained the many “life talks” with Ms. Purtle as a student at Macks Creek. Many staff and faculty members shared that they will miss her next year because she is a “great person and teacher.” Another memory shared was from Ms. Purtle’s time teaching drama and the patience she displayed with her actors/actresses (adults). Last year Ms. Purtle and another faculty member were sponsors for the senior class. The faculty member shared that Ms. Purtle was very concerned about their willingness to use personal proof of insurance for a day of golf cart rentals. Specifically, Ms. Purtle made the comment “are you sure you want to do that?” with the most concerned look on her face “just in case we were going to let the students drive.” A former student of Ms. Purtle’s and now a colleague, wrote, “I loved being in your class. You were and are someone that I have always looked up to as a role model. This year I was lucky to have called you a colleague.” A faculty member recalled that she met Ms. Purtle prior to the school year starting and “the rest is history.” Ms. Purtle has been a great co-worker, mentor, and friend. A fond memory of Ms. Purtle during a professional development day made everyone laugh. The question presented was “What is something you have never done before that you are looking forward to doing this year?” When it was Ms. Purtle’s turn to answer she replied, “RETIRE!” Well, Ms. Purtle, know that you will be missed by many colleagues from Macks Creek R-V and everyone wishes you good luck and success with your future endeavors. Mrs. Whitworth has been a teacher in the district for 20 years and fortunately for Macks Creek R-V, spent her entire career with the same school. She has taught Spanish and speech during her time in the district. Mrs. Whitworth served as the senior sponsor for many years garnering the nickname the “Senior Trip General.” We asked the faculty and staff to share their memories of Mrs. Whitworth with us to honor the time she has served in the district. A common theme throughout the comments relates to being on her “S-list” and her parking space. Many faculty members learned early on in their time at Macks Creek that Mrs. Whitworth did not tolerate people parking in her parking spot. One colleague shared that many of days during their time with Mrs. Whitworth were spent on the “S-list.” A former student and current colleague, shared a memory of making piñatas in Spanish class as favorite times. Another colleague recalled that Mrs. Whitworth is a pleasure to be around, unless you were on her team, then she was even more pleasant to be around. If you are on her team, you can expect that she will push you and “motivate” you to do better. Mrs. Whitworth’s demeanor always seemed calm and happy when working with her students. Students were lucky to have Mrs. Whitworth as their teacher for many years. In Mrs. Whitworth’s class you could expect for her to share advice, give you a lecture, but overall she has a heart of gold and cares for all of her students. During one former student’s time in her class, she grew to love Mrs. Whitworth and looked up to her as a mentor. Many faculty members shared that they will miss Mrs. Whitworth’s kindness and infectious smile next year. Good luck on your future endeavors. We are very thankful for the time both ladies have served the students of the Macks Creek R-V School District. We wish you both a blessed retirement! #MCPirates

Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020, families that qualify for free or reduced price meals at school may be eligible for a new one-time Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) of up to $302 per child (Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 12) to help cover the cost of meals students have eaten at home on days that schools have been closed. Students can receive P-EBT benefits even if they have been or continue to receive meals provided by the school district during the school closure. If your child was not previously eligible for free or reduced price meals, but you have now lost income, you may be eligible to receive P-EBT benefits. Please read the full news story on our website with links to the criteria, the application and eligibilty requirments. To learn more please visit: https://www.mcreek.k12.mo.us/article/250046?org=macks-creek-rv-school-district #MCPirates