Student Council is hosting a bonfire this Friday, October 18th, 5:30-7:00pm
Pumpkin Decorating Contest pumpkins must be turned in October 24th and the winner will be announced October 30th. Details are on the “What’s Poppin Board” for the bonfire and pumpkin contest. No carving and school appropriate.
FCA is having a party in the park for all middle school students tonight starting at 6:00PM to 7:30PM at Veteran’s Park in Manito. It’s going to be put on by the High School FCA. The flyer is posted on the “What’s Poppin” Board
Book Fair will be open this Friday!
Team Time teachers turn the Library Card applications into Mrs. Henry, and a reminder that Literacy Day Field Trip forms are due by Friday
While opening day for duck season isn't until this weekend, the Lady Raiders got an early start on everyone else as both teams completed a duck roast Tuesday evening in Green Valley. The 7th grade girls kicked it off early, and even though they started the game shooting a dismal 1-10 from the field, their relentless defense kept them in the game until the baskets started to fall. The Raiders jumped out to a 10-2 lead to start the game and took a somewhat comfortable 16-6 lead into the locker room at halftime. Although a 10-point lead doesn't seem like much, the Raiders still looked in control of the game. Havana scored first after halftime to make it an 8-point game, then the Raiders took over. They finished the game on a 19-4 run to send the Ducks flying south by a score of 35-12. Peyton led the Raiders with 13 points and 3 assists; while Lydia, Sophia, Kallie & Peyton shared the rebounding honors, all with 5 rebounds each. Kallie pitched in 7 points off the bench to help improve the 7th grade to 6-1 on the young season. When the Raiders traveled to Havana last season, there was only a total of 24 points scored between both teams in an offensive struggle. This Tuesday evening contest proved to be a much different story as there were eight lead changes throughout the game. The Raiders were down by 2 in the final minute of the first half when Peyton knocked down a momentum-changing 3 and Kenzie capped it off with another field goal to head into the locker room up 15-12. Havana led by as many as 5 late in the 3rd quarter, but Kallie found Kenzie in the corner for another trey as time expired to close the gap to 1 point entering the final frame. The Lady Raiders outscored Havana 11-5 in the 4th to finish cooking the Ducks 34-29. Kenzie led the balanced scoring attack with 13 points, while Peyton added 9 and Charlie added 7. Charlie was an animal on the boards as she grabbed 13 rebounds on the night, Kenzie was one rebound shy of a double-double with 9 rebounds. While Julia didn't have a big scoring night, she moved the ball around well all night tallying up five assists to lead the Raiders. The 8th grade girls move to 5-2.The Lady Raiders welcome the Cougars of Illini Central at HOME on Thursday evening at 5:30! Students, there are many guest speakers here today to tell you all about their careers, they have taken the time out of their day to give you this wonderful opportunity to learn. Represent MCMS with your attention and respect.
Joke of the Day
What did the pig say on a hot day?
I’m Bacon.