Mason County Central School District - Our Actions Will Inspire and Equip Students to Excel

Join the MCC Educational Foundation for a day of paddling the Pere Marquette River. In-person Race Day: July 17, 2021 Virtual races: July 3 - July 16, 2021 This year we are offering in-person and virtual race options for 2 river races and 2 triathalons: • River race #1 will start in Custer and end at Riverside Park in Scottville. • River race #2 will start at Riverside Park and end in Ludington. • The Individual Triathalon • Team Triathalon Each triathalon will consist of a 12 mile bike race, 4 mile run, and paddle from the Custer boat launch to Riverside Park in Scottville. ● Visit www.mccedfoundation.org then click on Spartan River Races to find the registration link ● Or go to Spartan River Races Please contact Gary Andersen at gandersen@mccedfoundation.org or 231-690-0633

Community Forum #2 Zoom Link: Click on this Link and Join us Virtually June 29th at 6:00 p.m. https://bit.ly/3iO12iE

Just a reminder. The window for completing the MCC Facilities Visioning Survey closes at the end of the day this Friday. If you have not had a chance yet, please take 5-7 minutes and fill out the survey... right from your phone. Your ideas and opinions will help shape our direction forward! Click on the link below to take the survey: https://bit.ly/3v6Zfrw

Come Join Us for Forum #2!

Watch MCC's District Facilities Planning Community Forum #1 that has been posted on the District Website: www.mccschools.org The Community Survey will be Live through Friday, June 18th. Please take the time to complete the 5-7 minute survey. Your Opinion Matters.

FACILITIES VISIONING SURVEY Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for the community forum last night. We will have the recording posted to the district website soon. Please take 5-7 minutes and fill out our facilities visioning survey. Your ideas and opinions will help shape our direction forward! Click on the link below to take the survey: https://bit.ly/3v6Zfrw

FACILITIES VISIONING SURVEY Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for the community forum last night. We will have the recording posted to the district website soon. Please take 5-7 minutes and fill out our facilities visioning survey. Your ideas and opinions will help shape our direction forward! Click on the link below to take the survey: https://bit.ly/3v6Zfrw

Reminder: Join us this evening at 6pm at in the High School cafeteria for a discussion about our District facilities. If you are unable to join in person please use this link to join at 6pm: https://zoom.us/j/96667395046. If you are having trouble connecting to this link on the App, it is also located on the District Website.

Free Summer Meals for Kids !! Let’s Meet Up and Eat Up !!! Come and join the fun !!!!!! This is a non-income-based program, This summer, when school lets out, Mason County Central Food Service, through the Summer Food Service Program will offer free and nutritious meals to all children ages 18 years and younger. Please see the attached flyer for more information! Feel free to call Mary Ann Nielsen with any questions Mason County Central Food Service Director 231-757-5721

YOUR VOICE MATTERS! Community Forum Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:00-7:30 pm High School Cafeteria Please join MCC district leaders for an informal discussion about our school facilities, with a focus on past, present and future visioning. We look forward to seeing you there! If you are unable to attend the forum in person please join via the Zoom link below. The forum will also be recorded and available on the district's website after the event. https://zoom.us/j/96667395046 Questions? Please contact the Central Office at 231-757-3713.

Graduation is tonight at Spartan Community Field at 7pm! Graduation will be streamed by Mason County Press Facebook live and parade by WMOM Facebook Live. #classof2021

See the Newsfeed of this App for an Information Flyer from District Health Department #10 about a County-Wide Vaccine Clinic for anyone 12 years and older from 2-6:00 pm on Wednesday, June 2 at Peterson Auditorium in Ludington. All 3 vaccines will be available (J&J, Pfizer and Moderna).

Dear MCC School Family, To eliminate any confusion regarding the CDC's recent masking guidelines for tomorrow, Monday, May 17th... Mason County Central Schools WILLREQUIRE all students, staff and visitors to continue to wear masks for the foreseeable future... likely for the remainder of this school year. Since Friday's announcement we have received further clarifying guidance for schools from the CDC, then MDHHS and now from District Health Department #10's Medical Director, Dr. Morse. All 3 of these entities clearly state that for all those able in schools to continue wearing masks through the remainder of the this school year. MCC has consistently followed the guidance of our healthcare experts from the beginning of this pandemic. The good news is the vaccines are working and have put us on a path back to normalcy. If this trend continues, it is very likely when we return to school in the fall, we will experience a more normal school environment. We are close to the finish line Spartans... Stay Vigilant... Stay Strong... and Stay Healthy!!!

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Thursday, May 20, 2021 3p.m. to 8 p.m. No out of pocket cost. The state of Michigan has expanded eligibility to those 12+ Sign up for an appointment Registration is easy. 1. Call 833.755.0696 for scheduling those who are 12 to 17. Those over 17 can also go to www.spectrumhealth.org/covid19/covid-19-vaccine and click on the green “Schedule your vaccination” button. 2. Answer the questions. 3. Select Ludington Hospital location. The clinic will be held in Classroom A&B on the lower level off the North Entrance. Please park in the lot off Lawndale Avenue, at the back of the hospital and enter through the North entrance. Vaccinations help protect you and your loved ones from COVID-19 and allow you to gather and work more safely.

May 6, 2021 Dear School Community, As noted on our COVID-19 Dashboard, this evening, Thursday, May 6th 2021 we learned about a School Associated Case of COVID-19 in an Upper Elementary Student. We are working closely with District Health Department #10 to identify Close Contacts of this School Associated Case. PLEASE NOTE: ANY STUDENTS OR STAFF THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A CLOSE CONTACT WILL BE NOTIFIED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND/OR MASON COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS. But just in case, please answer the phone if the health department or MCC Schools calls you, as a contact tracer may be trying to reach you with important information. Thank you for understanding that, due to medical privacy laws, we are not able to release the names of the individuals with COVID-19. We will continue to communicate changes and updates with you. With your help, we believe we can maintain a safe environment while also providing quality education. If you have any questions, contact District Health Department #10 at 231-845-7381. For answers to your COVID-19 questions, please call the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136 or visit Michigan.gov/coronavirus. Sincerely, Jeff Mount Superintendent

May 5, 2021 Dear School Community, As noted on our COVID-19 Dashboard, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 we learned about a School Associated Case of COVID-19 in an Upper Elementary Student. We are working closely with District Health Department #10 to identify Close Contacts of this School Associated Case. PLEASE NOTE: ANY STUDENTS OR STAFF THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A CLOSE CONTACT HAVE ALREADY BEEN NOTIFIED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND/OR MASON COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS. But just in case, please answer the phone if the health department or MCC Schools calls you, as a contact tracer may be trying to reach you with important information. Thank you for understanding that, due to medical privacy laws, we are not able to release the names of the individuals with COVID-19. We will continue to communicate changes and updates with you. With your help, we believe we can maintain a safe environment while also providing quality education. If you have any questions, contact District Health Department #10 at 231-845-7381. For answers to your COVID-19 questions, please call the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136 or visit Michigan.gov/coronavirus. Sincerely, Jeff Mount Superintendent

Please see the attached picture for the Joint Vaccine Statement from District Health Department #10 and Area Superintendents

If your son or daughter is interested in basketball opportunities this summer, please fill out the Google form on the link below. This is for boys and girls who will be in 3rd thru 9th grade in the 2021/2022 school year. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEn3FV-Z3QEIxMnO8rg7eUqjV4z0G0RJm3rn7NUZfxJlY-Xw/viewform

May 3, 2021 Dear School Community, As noted on our COVID-19 Dashboard, Sunday, May 2, 2021 we learned about a School Associated Case of COVID-19 in a Scottville Elementary Student. We are working closely with District Health Department #10 to identify Close Contacts of this School Associated Case. PLEASE NOTE: ANY STUDENTS OR STAFF THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A CLOSE CONTACT HAVE ALREADY BEEN NOTIFIED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND/OR MASON COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS. But just in case, please answer the phone if the health department or MCC Schools calls you, as a contact tracer may be trying to reach you with important information. Thank you for understanding that, due to medical privacy laws, we are not able to release the names of the individuals with COVID-19. We will continue to communicate changes and updates with you. With your help, we believe we can maintain a safe environment while also providing quality education. If you have any questions, contact District Health Department #10 at 231-845-7381. For answers to your COVID-19 questions, please call the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136 or visit Michigan.gov/coronavirus. Sincerely, Jeff Mount Superintendent

Check out the News Feed of this App or the District Website to learn more about the West Shore Educational Service District's Special Education Millage Renewal Election coming up on Tuesday, May 4th.