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The McComb Local School District
328 South Todd St. • McComb, Ohio 45858
419-293-3979 • Fax: 419-293-2412
Website: mccomblocalschools.org
Issue 8 • November 2014 • Published 11 times a year
From the Office of the Superintendent
I’m keeping this brief this month, in order to defer some space
for a picture of our BVC Champion Volleyball team. This fall has
been absolutely incredible for athletics, but also for academics. In
two weeks we will induct 12 high school students into the National
Honor Society at a ceremony in Van Buren. The next week we will
induct 22 middle school students into the National Junior Honor
Society. The STEM club is working on a robot for competition and
will be presenting to elementary students on topics they have been
researching. Many high school students took the ACT in September
and many more will be taking it in the coming months, preparing for
college application. Mrs. Day has a great core of math tutors helping peers with math homework during the school day. High school
students are enrolled in dual enrollment classes, which allow them
both high school and college credit in these challenging areas,
such as English and Psychology. In addition, we have many students taking advantage of technical programs at Millstream.
As the first quarter comes to a close at the end of October,
opportunities will be coming up for families to be involved in their
students’ educational experience. Please sign up for a parentteacher conference and find out how your child is doing. Also, if
you have concerns at any time, it is not necessary to wait for conferences. Don’t hesitate to call and set up an appointment or email
any teacher at any time. We want to be a team with you and your
child to make our students as successful as they can be. Also, if
you have concerns or questions about anything related to McComb
Schools, we are encouraging people to make contact right away
with the person in charge of the area in which you have a concern.
If it is a classroom concern, that would be the teacher first. If it is
cafeteria, transportation, finance, athletics, please call the office
(419-293-3979), and we can direct you to the right administrator.
One phone call can alleviate a lot of heartache, anxiety or misinformation. We are here to serve you.
Our next Reader will not go out until after Thanksgiving, so let
me say “Thank you” to all of the men and women reading this who
have served or are serving our country. We look forward to honor-
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ing our military folks on November 11. Also, let me encourage our
seniors to join us on the 21st for lunch, as we celebrate you. And
finally, let me wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. May you enjoy
some time with family and friends, and feel the joy of all of your
blessings.
Mrs. Skilliter
2014 McComb Volleyball
Congratulations to the McComb High School
Varsity Volleyball team on their 22-0 season and
on winning another BVC championship title.
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Kris Alge
Freshmen Mentor Advisor
Toni Hassan
Stem Club Advisor
Jim Pierce
FFA Advisor
Kris Alge
CBI Advisor
M. Issue extra-curricular contracts as per the salary schedule from July 1, 2014 through June 30,
2015:
Diane Rider
High School Student Council
Shelly Allison-Grubb
Master Teacher Committee
Emily Spaeth
Master Teacher Committee
N. Meet in executive session at 7:28 p.m. for the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of an employee or the investigation of charges
or complaints against an employee, ofﬁcial, licensee or student, unless the employee, ofﬁcial,
licensee or student requests a public hearing and matters required to be kept conﬁdential by
federal law or rules or state statutes.
The meeting was opened to the public at 9:38 p.m.
General Information
SEPTEMBER BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING SUMMARY 9-10-14
September Board
Board of
of Education
Education Meeting
Meeting Summary
Summary 9-10-14
9-10-14
September
Everett
Everett Latta
Latta and
and Nedra
Nedra Aller
Aller from
from the
the McComb
McComb Community
Community Partnership
Partnership presented
presented a
a donation
donation for
for a
a
double
double faced
faced lighted
lighted sign
sign for
for the
the front
front of
of the
the school
school building.
building. Mrs.
Mrs. Hassan
Hassan and
and Mr.
Mr. Pierce
Pierce presented
presented
information
regarding
the
Robotics
Team
competition.
Several
community
members
were
present
information regarding the Robotics Team competition. Several community members were present and
and
expressed some
some concerns.
concerns.
expressed
Building
Building Principal
Principal Reports-Mr.
Reports-Mr. Davis,
Davis, elementary
elementary principal
principal reported
reported an
an uneventful
uneventful but
but good
good start
start to
to the
the
school
school year.
year. Spending
Spending time
time with
with the
the kids
kids in
in the
the cafeteria
cafeteria and
and at
at recess.
recess. Excited
Excited for
for new
new and
and veteran
veteran
staff
to
go
above
and
beyond
for
the
students.
Kickoff
for
pizza
sales
start.
AIMS
testing
all
done
onstaff to go above and beyond for the students. Kickoff for pizza sales start. AIMS testing all done online.
line.
Mr. Herr,
Herr, high/middle
high/middle school
school principal
principal shared
shared test
test results.
results. First
First time
time we
we don’t
don’t have
have any
any seniors
seniors not
not on
on an
an
Mr.
IEP that
that have
have not
not passed
passed OGT.
OGT. Athletically,
Athletically, near
near perfect.
perfect. Ranked
Ranked #1
#1 in
in VB,
VB, FB
FB 2-0;
2-0; golf
golf team
team has
has been
been
IEP
rd
th
th
challenged to
to get
get to
to 3
3rd place.
place. 7
7th &
&8
8th grade
grade magazine
magazine sales
sales and
and kids
kids are
are excited.
excited.
challenged
Accept
Accept the
the donation
donation of
of $17,682.00
$17,682.00 from
from the
the McComb
McComb Community
Community Partnership
Partnership for
for the
the purpurchase
chase and
and installation
installation of
of a
a double
double faced
faced lighted
lighted sign
sign for
for the
the front
front of
of the
the school
school building.
building.
Treasurer
ReportThe
board
approved
the
following:
Treasurer Report- The board approved the following:
A.
A. Approve
Approve the
the ﬁnancial
ﬁnancial report
report as
as presented
presented by
by the
the Treasurer.
Treasurer.
B.
B. Approve
Approve the
the following
following items:
items:
ßß Minutes
of
the
August
13,
2014
meeting
as
written.
Minutes of the August 13, 2014 meeting as written.
ßß Then
Then and
and Now
Now list
list of
of purchase
purchase orders
orders over
over $3,000.00
$3,000.00 for
for the
the month
month of
of August,
August, 2014:
2014:
Purchase
Vendor
Amount
Fund
Purchase Order
Order #
#
Vendor
Amount
Fund #
#
2600260
Varsity
Spirit
$5,744.47
200-9553
2600260
Varsity Spirit
$5,744.47
200-9553
The 2014-15
2014-15 Permanent
Permanent Appropriations
Appropriations as
as presented
presented by
by the
the Treasurer.
Treasurer.
ßß The
A.
A.
SUPERINTENDENT’S
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT/RECOMMENDATIONS-The
REPORT/RECOMMENDATIONS-The Board
Board approved
approved the
the following:
following:
A.
A.
B.
B.
C.
C.
D.
D.
E.
E.
F.
F.
G.
G.
H.
H.
I.I.
J.
J.
K.
K.
L.
L.
M.
M.
Approve
Treasurer be
be authorized
authorized to
to initiate
initiate bidding
bidding procedures
procedures for
for one
one 2014
2014 seventy-two
seventy-two
Approve the
the Treasurer
passenger conventional
conventional school
school bus
bus pursuant
pursuant to
to Ohio
Ohio Revised
Revised Code
Code 3327.08
3327.08 and
and 3313.46.
3313.46.
passenger
The bids
bids will
will be
be opened
opened at
at 12:01
12:01 p.m.
p.m. on
on Wednesday,
Wednesday, October
October 8,
8, 2014
2014 by
by the
the Treasurer
Treasurer in
in the
the
The
Treasurer’s ofﬁce.
ofﬁce.
Treasurer’s
Adopt
Adopt bus
bus routes
routes for
for the
the 2014-2015
2014-2015 school
school year
year and
and to
to authorize
authorize the
the superintendent
superintendent to
to adjust
adjust
as
as necessary;
necessary; copies
copies on
on ﬁle.
ﬁle.
Employ
the
following
bus
drivers
for
the
2014-2015
school
year
as
per
the
salary
schedule:
Employ the following bus drivers for the 2014-2015 school year as per the salary schedule:
Karen
-Kindergarten/Preschool
Karen Harden
Harden
Kindergarten/Preschool
Debra
-Kindergarten/Preschool
Debra Abbott
Abbott
Kindergarten/Preschool
Karen
George
Kindergarten/Preschool
Karen George
Kindergarten/Preschool
Employ
the
following
bus
drivers
as
per
Employ the following bus drivers as per the
the salary
salary schedule
schedule for
for 2014-2015;
2014-2015; pay
pay will
will be
be semisemimonthly
according
to
time
sheets
as
needed:
monthly according to time sheets as needed:
Debra
Abbott
St.
Michael’s
Bus
Driver
(a.m.)
Debra Abbott
St. Michael’s Bus Driver (a.m.)
Karen
-Vocational/Special
Karen George
George
Vocational/Special Ed.
Ed. Bus
Bus Driver
Driver (a.m.
(a.m. &
& p.m.)
p.m.)
Jeff Simons
Simons
Vocational/Special Ed.
Ed. Bus
Bus Driver
Driver (a.m.)
(a.m.)
Jeff
-Vocational/Special
Karen Harden
Harden
Vocational/Special Ed.
Ed. Bus
Bus Driver
Driver (a.m.)
(a.m.)
Karen
-Vocational/Special
Appoint Mr.
Mr. Matt
Matt Davis
Davis and
and Mr.
Mr. Jeremy
Jeremy Herr
Herr as
as Special
Special Education
Education Ofﬁcers
Ofﬁcers for
for the
the 2014-2015
2014-2015
Appoint
school year.
year.
school
Designate Parent-Teacher
Parent-Teacher Conference
Conference times
times as
as follows:
follows: Middle/High
Middle/High School
School –
– Monday,
Monday,
Designate
th
th
November
– 4:00
4:00 to
to 9:00
9:00 p.m.;
p.m.; Tuesday,
Tuesday, November
November 25
25th –
– 11:00
11:00 a.m.
a.m. to
to 8:00
8:00 p.m.
p.m. ElElNovember 24
24th –
ementary
dates
ementary
dates and
and times
times –
– Thursday,
Thursday, October
October 2nd
2nd –
– 3:30-5:30
3:30-5:30 p.m.;
p.m.; Tuesday,
Tuesday, November
Novemberth
th
18
th – 3:30-7:00 p.m.; Thursday, November 20th – 3:30-7:00 p.m.; Monday, November 24th –
18 – 3:30-7:00 p.m.; Thursday, November 20th – 3:30-7:00 p.m.; Monday, November 24 –
8:00-10:00
8:00-10:00 a.m.;
a.m.; and
and Thursday,
Thursday, March
March 26th
26th –
– 3:30-6:30
3:30-6:30 p.m.
p.m.
Approve
Approve the
the Robotics
Robotics Team
Team (part
(part of
of the
the STEM
STEM club)
club) trip
trip to
to Fargo,
Fargo, ND
ND for
for the
the regional
regional BEST
BEST
Robotics
competition,
pending
qualiﬁcation.
The
regional
Robotics competition, pending qualiﬁcation. The regional competition
competition is
is December
December 4-6,
4-6, 2014
2014
at
North
Dakota
State
University.
The
local
competition
is
at
BGSU
on
November
8,
2014.
at North Dakota State University. The local competition is at BGSU on November 8, 2014.
Defer
an
Ohio
School
Facilities
Project
from
2014
to
a
future
year.
Defer an Ohio School Facilities Project from 2014 to a future year.
Approve
Approve the
the McComb
McComb Elementary
Elementary Pre-School
Pre-School Parent
Parent Handbook
Handbook for
for 2014-2015;
2014-2015; copy
copy on
on ﬁle.
ﬁle.
Approve
Approve the
the Memorandum
Memorandum of
of Understanding
Understanding with
with the
the McComb
McComb Teachers’
Teachers’ Education
Education AssociaAssociation (MTEA)
(MTEA) regarding
regarding the
the Ohio
Ohio Teacher
Teacher Evaluation
Evaluation System
System (OTES),
(OTES), pending
pending MTEA
MTEA approval
approval
tion
(to be
be effective
effective immediately
immediately upon
upon MTEA
MTEA approval);
approval); copy
copy on
on ﬁle.
ﬁle.
(to
Employ all
all staff
staff as
as detention
detention and
and Friday
Friday school
school monitors
monitors to
to be
be used
used as
as needed
needed during
during the
the
Employ
2014-2015 school
school year
year per
per the
the salary
salary schedule.
schedule.
2014-2015
Approve
Approve the
the non-paid
non-paid extra
extra curricular
curricular positions
positions for
for 2014-2015:
2014-2015:
Kris
Freshmen
Kris Alge
Alge
Freshmen Mentor
Mentor Advisor
Advisor
Toni
Hassan
Stem
Club
Advisor
Toni Hassan
Stem Club Advisor
Jim
Pierce
FFA
Advisor
Jim Pierce
FFA Advisor
Kris Alge
Alge
CBI Advisor
Advisor
Kris
CBI
Issue extra-curricular
extra-curricular contracts
contracts as
as per
per the
the salary
salary schedule
schedule from
from July
July 1,
1, 2014
2014 through
through June
June 30,
30,
Issue
2015:
2015:
Diane Rider
Rider
High School
School Student
Student Council
Council
Diane
High
Shelly
Master
Shelly Allison-Grubb
Allison-Grubb
Master Teacher
Teacher Committee
Committee
Emily Spaeth
Master Teacher Committee
Emily Spaeth
Master Teacher Committee
N. Meet in executive session at 7:28 p.m. for the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, in
promotion,
or7:28
compensation
an employeeemployment,
or the investigation
of charges
N. Meet
executivedemotion
session at
p.m. for theofappointment,
dismissal,
discior complaints
against
an employee,
ofﬁcial, licensee
or student,
unless
the employee,
ofﬁcial,
pline,
promotion,
demotion
or compensation
of an employee
or the
investigation
of charges
licensee
or student
requests
a publicofﬁcial,
hearinglicensee
and matters
required
to bethe
kept
conﬁdential
by
or complaints
against
an employee,
or student,
unless
employee,
ofﬁcial,
federal
rules requests
or state statutes.
licenseelaw
or or
student
a public hearing and matters required to be kept conﬁdential by
The meeting was opened to the public at 9:38 p.m.
The October Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 6:30 in the Cafeteria.
OCTOBER SPECIAL BOARD OF
EDUCATION MEETING SUMMARY 10-1-14
October Special Board of Education Meeting Summary 10-1-14
A. Met in executive session at 6:35 p.m. for the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline,
promotion, demotion or compensation of an employee or the investigation of charges or
complaints against an employee, ofﬁcial, licensee or student, unless the employee, ofﬁcial,
licensee or student requests a public hearing; matters required to be kept conﬁdential by federal law or rules or state statutes; and specialized details of security arrangements.
The meeting was opened to the public at 8:08 p.m.
The October Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 6:30 in the Cafeteria.
OCTOBER BOARD OF EDUCATION
MEETING SUMMARY 10-8-14
October Regular Board of Education Meeting Summary 10-8-14
Community members were present and expressed concerns.
BUILDING PRINCIPAL REPORTS-Mr. Jeremy Herr, high/middle school principal discussed tracking “next
generation tests”, he is trying to do a lot of research from ODE & community schools. American History document is
100+ pages. VB clenching BVC title, FB still in hunt for division title, cross country continues, golf 5th or 6th as a team
qualify for district. He watched district golf 9 holes. Teachers commended for art club and other clubs. Our soil judging received 1st & 3rd in rural division. For 1st time ever Santos qualiﬁed for state.
TREASURER REPORT- The board approved the following:
A. Approve the ﬁnancial report as presented by the Treasurer.
B. Approved the following items:
• Minutes of the September 10, 2014 and October 1, 2014 meetings as written.
• Quarterly cash reconciliation of the ﬁnancial statements as reviewed by the Finance Committee.
• The following appropriation modiﬁcation increase for FY15:
029 Education Foundation
$24,000.00
• Then and Now list of purchase orders over $3,000.00 for the month of September, 2014:
Purchase Order #
Vendor
Amount
Fund #
2600366
Valerie Carlson, Trust Acct.
$49,500.00
029 & 001
2600398
Casey’s Sales & Service
$19,585.48
001
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT/RECOMMENDATIONSA. Approve the addition of Evaluation of Professional Growth of School Counselors, appendix H, to
the MOU previously approved.
B. Approve the 6th grade camp to Camp Michindoh from March 2-6, 2015.
C. Issue extra-curricular contract as per the salary schedule from July 1, 2014 through June 30,
2015:
Andy Honse
High School Honor Society
D. Employ Tiffany Fruth as Kindergarten KRA testing aide as needed per the salary schedule according to time sheets for the 2014-2015 school year.
E. Authorize Family Medical Leave (FMLA) for Christina Florence beginning on September 15, 2014
and intermittent as needed and Hollie Baird effective March 2, 2015 through April 24, 2015 (approximate time frame).
F. Issue extra-curricular contracts as per the salary schedule from July 1, 2014 through June 30,
2015:
Julie Reigle
High School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach (JV)
Jeff Sullivan
7th Grade Girls Basketball (correction from 8/13/14)
Nick Siferd
JH Wrestling
G. Approve the CBI Advisory Committee of Joe Wasson, Kevin Siferd, Jimmy Brown, Steve Dukes,
and Jim Pierce for 2014-2015.
H. Approve Robbie Quiroga for the CBI Advisory Committee for 2014-2015.
I. Approve Derek Bankey and Robin Rader as sub custodians as per the salary schedule and Rita
Newcomer and LaDeana Pierce as cafeteria volunteers for the 2014-2015 school year.
J. Accept the low bid of $80,512 from Cardinal Bus Sales for a 72 passenger conventional school
bus, 2016 model.
K. Approve the following board policy:
Revised: 8310
L. Meet in executive session at 7:33 p.m. for the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline,
promotion, demotion or compensation of an employee or the investigation of charges or complaints against an employee, ofﬁcial, licensee or student, unless the employee, ofﬁcial, licensee or
student requests a public hearing; matters required to be kept conﬁdential by federal law or rules
or state statutes; and specialized details of security arrangements.
The meeting was opened to the public at 9:33 p.m.
The November Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 6:30 in the Cafeteria.
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NAMES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS
YOU SHOULD KNOW
Central Office
419-293-3979
Meri Skilliter
Superintendent
Rindi Schaublin
Secretary
Linda Clymer
Treasurer
Lisa Kryling
Assistant Treasurer
Luke Ewing Transportation Director
High School
Jeremy Herr
Marlene Barker
Melissa Day
Kristine Kern
Elementary School 419-293-3286
Matt Davis
Principal
Shawn Woolf
Julie Buck
Secretary
Alyssa Neumeyer
Guidance
Counselor
419-293-3853
Principal
Secretary
HS Guidance
Counselor
MS Guidance
Counselor
419-293-3161
Athletic Director
Senior Citizens Invited to Dinner
On Friday, November 21, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., Senior
Citizens of the McComb Local School District are
invited to dinner at the McComb High School
Cafeteria. This is an annual event that will include
a Thanksgiving meal and a program. Dinner will
be served at 1 p.m. If you are interested in coming
to dinner, please contact the Central Office by
Monday, November 17th to make your reservation
at 419-293-3979.
School Delays & Closing Information
Weather Delays and Cancellations are a part of our daily routines during the school year. Just a reminder that the safety of
our students is our primary consideration when we delay or
cancel school or an activity. We will try to have our decision
made by 6:30 a.m. Following are the forms of media used to
broadcast this information.
Radio Stations
WFIN - 1330 AM
WKXA - 100.5 FM
WBUK - 106.3 FM
WCKY - 103.7 FM
WPFX - 107.7 FM
WBVI - 96.7 FM
WFOB - 1430 AM
OhioAlerts
T.V. Stations
Channel 11
Channel 13
Channel 24
Websites
www.thecourier.com
www.wkxa.com
www.wfin.com
www.1063thefox.com
Angel Tree
Again this year, the National Junior Honor Society is sponsoring a Christmas “Angel Tree” to help the Salvation Army make
a joyous Christmas for many children in our area. The middle
school is hoping to generously contribute to make others
have a happy holiday. Students in middle and high school are
encouraged to sign out an angel from the tree in the cafeteria
during lunch starting in mid November. Newly purchased
unwrapped gifts may be dropped off in Mrs. Borgelt’s classroom through December 3. It is helpful if gifts are in a sturdy
bag with the angel securely attached to the outside. Thank
you for thinking of others in need this upcoming Christmas
season.
McComb Soccer Assocation Spring Season 2015
We will be accepting registrations from
12/1/14 to 1/15/15. You can pick up
forms from the McComb Library,
Pisanello’s, or print them from our
website http://www.mccombsoccer.
webs.com/. Please mail them to the
address listed on the bottom of the
forms. Thanks!
Ohio Alerts
*Ohio Alerts is experiencing delays
on high volume days. Until we are
sure the system can deliver
messages promptly, please listen,
watch, or go to a radio, T.V., or
website for delays and cancellation
notices. Or, follow us on Twitter or
Facebook – we post those items on
social media as well.
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Eat Fresh at
Subway
with the Sophomore Class of 2017!
The Sophomore Class of 2017 is currently selling Subway
Punch Cards (similar card shown below) for $10. There are 20
punches of Buy a 6” Sub & 21 oz. drink at regular price get a 6”
Sub of equal or lesser value for FREE!!! What a great deal!
OhioAlerts
If you would like to receive text alerts from the school, you
may sign up at ohioalerts.org/mccomb and click on Subscribe
to Alerts. There are 2 lists for parents or students. The
GENERAL Alerts are for things like school delays/cancellations and other information that the administration thinks
needs to be sent. The SPORTS updates are for anything
related to all sports in the school. There are 3 other lists that
are NOT for parents and students - they are ONLY for teachers within the district.
If you are already on one of the lists and wish to be removed,
OR you changed your carrier, you will need to make changes
to your subscription. On the same webpage (ohioalerts.org/
mccomb) you can unsubscribe from alerts and also check on
your current subscriptions.
This would make a great stocking stuffer for children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and all of your family! The card expires
in September 2015. The participating Subway Stores are the
Subway inside Great Scot in McComb, and the Subway at the
Pilot Travel Center at I-75 and SR 613. Get one today from any
sophomore or contact Beckie Rader, Class Advisor at
419-293-3853 ext. 330 or email at [email protected]. All
proceeds go toward Prom 2016. Thanks for supporting the
Class of 2017!
FREE Mini Panther Girls
Basketball Sessions
WHEN: Saturday Mornings 9-10 a.m.
January 24, 31 and February 7, 2015
WHO: Girls in 3rd through 6th grade
WHERE: High School Gymnasium
Learn basic basketball skills and play during
halftime of the Varsity game on February 7!
Ice pops for every participant.
BUS DRIVER SUBSTITUTES NEEDED
We are looking for substitute bus drivers.
To apply or find out more about what training is required to become licensed, or to
apply if you are already licensed, call Luke
Ewing at 419-293-3979 extension 405.
Kindergarten Registration
2015-2016
February 17-February 20, 2015
5th Grade Concert
The 5th grade students will present “An Evening of Buckets &
Song” on Thursday, November 13, 2014. The concert will be at
6:00 p.m. and will be held in the cafeteria. Please join us for a
fun evening of music.
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Mark Your
Calendars!!
Homemade
Chicken and
Noodle Dinner
Friday, January 9, 2015
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
McComb High School Cafeteria
Homemade chicken and noodles
Roast Beef Sandwich
Dessert and Drink
Tickets go on sale in December, for $8.00 and
can be purchased from any 8th grade student or leave a
message at the middle school office 419-293-3855.
Proceeds go toward the 8th grade class trip
to Washington, D. C.
TRIP OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE
Are you interested in traveling to Washington, D.C.? There are
currently several seats available for community members who
are interested in joining the eighth grade class as they travel to
Washington, D.C. The dates are March 22-March 26. We will
be leaving on Sunday evening, touring the sites on Monday
through Wednesday, and returning on Thursday morning. If you
are interested or would like more information, please leave a
message at the Middle School office at 419-293-3855.
McComb National Honor Society
Hosting Blood Drive
Wednesday, December 10th, 2014
The McComb High School National Honor Society will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, December 10th,
2014 in the new gym from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The NHS hosts two
blood drives annually as service projects. The first blood drive
is open to the students and staff of the McComb Local Schools.
The next blood drive will be held in the spring (April 16th, 2015)
and will be open to community members as well. If we reach
50 donations during these two blood drives, our seniors will be
eligible for a $500 American Red Cross Scholarship.
Elementary Yearbooks
2014-2015 Elementary Yearbooks are now on sale! Order forms
were sent home with the students. Orders will be due Dec. 11th.
If you need an order form please contact the Elementary Office
or Mrs. Payne.
2013-2014 McComb
Elementary Yearbooks
We still have 5 2013-2014 yearbooks available. The cost of a
yearbook is $12.00. If you would like to purchase a year book
please send in the form below along with a check for $12.00
in an envelope marked Yearbook. Checks can be made out to
McComb Local Schools. Quantities are limited. Orders due:
December 4th, 2014.
*This is your last chance to purchase the
2013-2014 yearbook.*
Students Name:____________________________________
Grade:___________________________________________
Phone Number or Email:_____________________________
Number yearbook(s):________________________________
Amount Enclosed:__________________________________
Old McComb Elementary Yearbooks
Elementary yearbooks from the years 2005-2006, 2008-2009,
2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2012-2013 (6 left) that are leftover and
now on sale. Yearbooks from these years may be purchased for
$4.00. The number available for each year varies. To order a
yearbook: Please send in this form along with $4.00 for each
yearbook ordered. Send your cash or checks to the office in an
envelope marked Yearbook. Checks can be made out to
McComb Local Schools. Orders due: December 4th, 2014.
*This is your last chance to purchase these yearbooks.*
Students Name:_____________________________________
Grade:_____________________________________________
Phone Number or Email:______________________________
Year of yearbook(s):__________________________________
Amount Enclosed:____________________________________
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December
Tuesday
NB/Elmwood/Arcadia
January 6 30
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NB/St Joseph
January
Tuesday
Joseph Rawson
January 614
Wednesday NB/St
Riverdale/Cory
January 23
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Riverdale/Cory
Rawson
January
Friday
Invite
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January 23
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January
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Thunderbird
January
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Thunderbird
February317
Saturday
Carey ClassicInvite
February
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Carey
ClassicMeet
February 714
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BVC League
February 14
Saturday
BVC League Meet
JUNIOR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL
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DecemberHIGH
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Wednesday Leipsic
North Baltimore
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December 10
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St. Peter
& Paul
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St. Peter &Loudon
Paul
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Loudon
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February
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February 92
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February
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February911
Wednesday Liberty
ArcadiaBenton
February 11 Dates: February
Wednesday
(Tournament
16, 17,Arcadia
21, 25, 28 at Cory Rawson)
(Tournament Dates: February 16, 17, 21, 25, 28 at Cory Rawson)
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2014-2015 McComb Panther Winter Sports Schedules
2014-15 McCOMB PANTHER WINTER SPORTS’ SCHEDULES
2014-15 McCOMB PANTHER WINTER SPORTS’ SCHEDULES
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL
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Benton
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Northern
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Northern
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February 28
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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL
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26
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Tifﬁn Calvert(scrimmage)
November 426
Wednesday Liberty
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LibertyScioto
Benton
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HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY WRESTLING
November 26
Wednesday North Baltimore
December 10
Wednesday Arcadia
December 13
Saturday
Hoover Duals
December 20
Saturday
Arcadia Invite
December 30
Tuesday
NB/Elmwood/Arcadia
January 6
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NB/St Joseph
January 14
Wednesday Riverdale/Cory Rawson
January 23
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VB Invite
January 24
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VB Invite
January 30
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Thunderbird Invite
January 31
Saturday
Thunderbird Invite
February 7
Saturday
Carey Classic
February 14
Saturday
BVC League Meet
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JUNIOR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL
December 1
Monday
Leipsic
December 3
Wednesday North Baltimore
December 10
Wednesday St. Peter & Paul
December 15
Monday
Hopewell Loudon
December 20
Saturday
Ottawa Glandorf
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BASKETBALL
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10 GIRLS
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Baltimore
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Loudon
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Loudon
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Glandorf
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Buren
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Monday
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January
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Pandora
January 85
Thursday
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Paul
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Thursday
St.
Peter
& Paul
January812
Monday
Cory
Rawson
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Rawson
January 19
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Hardin Northern
January
Monday
Hardin
January 19
20
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Henry
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Tuesday
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Henry
January20
26
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Arlington
January
26
Monday
Arlington
February 2
Monday
Vanlue
February
2 Dates: February
Monday3, 4, 7,Vanlue
(Tournament
11, 14 at Cory Rawson)
(Tournament Dates: February 3, 4, 7, 11, 14 at Cory Rawson)
JUNIOR HIGH WRESTLING
December 13
Saturday
December 20
Saturday
December 23
Tuesday
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Saturday
January 6
Tuesday
January 13
Tuesday
January 14
Wednesday
January 17
Saturday
February 14
Saturday
Allen East
Tifﬁn Columbian
Elmwood
Fussett Middle School
NB/St. Joseph
Wapakoneta
Riverdale/CR
Fostoria Chuck Mason Inv
BVC at VB
FRESHMEN BOYS BASKETBALL
December 4
Thursday
Liberty Benton
December 11
Thursday
Findlay
January 6
Tuesday
Cory Rawson
January 15
Thursday
Van Buren
January 26
Monday
Miller City
February 12
Thursday
Arlington
February 19
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Findlay
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The McComb Musical Moment...
Your source for McComb Music Department News
BECOME A McCOMB FINE ARTS BOOSTER MEMBER
Calling all parents, grandparents and fine art enthusiasts, show
your support by becoming a member today. Any donation gets
your name in all Band, Chorus and Drama programs. Please
complete the attached and return to one of the Fine Arts
Teachers or Tina Liebrecht at 3418 County Road 96, McComb,
45858. Please make checks payable to McFAB. Thank you!
NAME ___________________________________________
ADDRESS ________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER _________________________________
Jazz Band
December 17 the Jazz Band will perform Jazz for Christmas in
the McComb Cafeteria at 6:30pm. The jazz band will perform
in small groups and then together. Night Jazz, a professional
jazz band will be performing after the high school jazz band. There is no admission but donations will be accepted to help
the jazz band perform in Music at The Parks in May.
Christmas Concert
(6th grade band, JH, HS)
Tuesday, December 9 –
McComb Auditorium
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5:30 pm JH Concert:
JH Choir, JH Band, 6th Band
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7:00pm
HS Band, HS Choir, Jazz Band,
Show Choir
Thank You
Thank you to all the community and alumni band members who
participated in the Homecoming game against Arcadia September
26. It was great to see everyone and remember to like the
McComb High School Alumni Band page on facebook so you
can get the information next year! A very big thank you to Mary
Schroll, Mary Hoverman, and Jessica Parker for help organizing
this great event!
Page 8
High School Information
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Middle School and High School Conferences for the 2014-2015
school year will be held on Monday, November 24th from 4
p.m. to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, November 25th, from 11 a.m. to
8:00 p.m. Mark your calendars now for these important dates.
Elementary parents will get a form sent home to them via the
student explaining conferences for the elementary student.
Middle school and high school parents need to call in for an
appointment at 419-293-3853 on Tuesday, November 18th,
from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The McComb Musical Moment...
Your source for McComb Music Department News
McCOMB FINE ARTS
BOOSTER MEETINGS
Everyone is welcome to come to our meetings.
All meetings start at 6:00 p.m.
at the McComb Public Library.
November 11 • December 2 • January 13
Attention Parents!
The McComb Fine Arts Boosters, affectionately known as
McFAB are looking for help. If you are a parent or guardian of
a student in the McComb School District and your students
enjoy the wonderful programs offered by our Art, Music, and
Drama programs here at McComb, we are looking for your
help! McFAB is looking for more members to help out with raising money for our Fine Arts Departments and working to provide the things our students need in order to have opportunities
that can influence the rest of their lives. If you are interested in
helping, please contact any of the Fine Arts teachers here at
McComb and we can get you in touch with McFAB and fine you
a place to be involved!
Congrats Contest Winners
Congratulations to the following students for their performance at recent
soil judging contests. These students
have won the overall County Soil Judging
trophy for the 3rd year in a row!! Rural
team 1 placed 1st and Rural team 2
placed 3rd. Urban team 1 placed 2nd
with a controversial zero grade on one
site. Kadalena Duran was the first place
individual and Corey Swisher was 3rd
individual in the Rural contest as well.
Clay Santos is the first student to
qualify for the State Soils contest
this weekend in the history of
McComb FFA. Clay and his team finished 6th at the district competition Clay Santos
and only the top 5 qualify, but Clay
placed high enough as an individual to compete as an individual. Good Luck Clay!!!
Rural 1 Rural 2 Seth Leader Christian Currie
Trinity Bankey
Kadelena Duran Corey Swisher
Austin Spoon Clay Santos
Tyler St. Clair Jose Canales
Kendra Phamakao Urban 1 Urban 2 Madison Pierce Zach Pelton Caden Schroeder Zac Davidson Robert Overbee Heather Davis Dylan Tennison
Matt Cataline
Blake Glaser NO SCHOOL
Monday, Nov. 24th-Friday, Nov. 28th
Happy Thanksgiving
Page 9
High School Boys Golf
The Panther golf team concluded their
season with a record of 6-7 in matches and
a 5th place overall finish in the BVC. The
team recently finished 3rd in the Sectional
tournament which qualified them for the
District tournament for the first time in over
30 years in school history (1982)! At
Districts, the team finished 16th out of 18
teams in their quest for a state berth.
Including all invitational tournaments played
this season the team finished with an overall record of 56-57. Other highlights this
year included a 1st place finish at the Royal
Invite once again, making them back to
back champs! The team also competed in
a Cancer Awareness match with Arcadia at
the end of the season where they collected
$ from pledges for pars and birdies. The
funds were donated to Relay for Life.
Freshmen Tommy Bishop, Brady Leckey,
and Justin Wasson all earned some experience this season for their first year of competitive golf. Tommy played in one varsity
and two jv matches. His low nine hole
round for the season was a 54. Brady participated in one varsity match and three jv
events. His low round was 49. Justin competed in two jv matches and scored in
seven out of 13 varsity events to earn his
first varsity letter. Justin’s low nine was a
44 and low 18 was a 92. Justin received
the Panther award this year for his persistence, desire, passion, and efforts over the
course of the season. His performance on
and off the course along with his excep-
tional approach, attitude, and resilience
exemplified the proper demeanor to carry
as a McComb Panther golfer.
Ryan Buck (sophomore) joined the team
for his first season and played in two varsity events and five jv matches. Ryan’s low
score of the year was a 46. Also joining the
team was sophomore Ryan Wenzinger.
Ryan competed in 14 varsity events, scoring in seven of them. Ryan’s low nine of
the year was a 43 and his low 18 was an 85
at BVC. Ryan earned Honorable Mention
in the conference and a varsity letter during
his first season! Sophomore Tyge Lopez
competed in one jv event during his second
season of golf. Tyge carded a 46 in that
match. Sophomore Aaron Rode played in
one varsity and three jv events during his
2nd season. Aaron recorded a 52 for his
low nine. Aaron’s efforts paid off as he
earned this season’s Most Improved Player
award. Aaron practiced tirelessly over the
summer to improve his average by 12 shots
from the previous season.
Junior Drew Bryan competed in eight
varsity and three jv events to earn his second varsity golf letter. Drew’s low rounds
for the year were a 42 for nine and a 91 for
his 18. Junior Drew Siferd scored in 12 of
15 varsity events to earn his third varsity
letter. Drew carded a 42 for his low nine of
the season and shot 82 twice for his low 18.
Both boys will be leaned on next season for
their experience and leadership!
Senior Gage Leckey participated in four
jv events and scored in three of five varsity
events earning his second varsity golf letter. Gage recorded a 43 for his low nine
score of the year. Gage also earned the All
Ohio Academic Award. Andrew Adams and
Blake Glaser both joined the team for their
first season as seniors. Andrew played in
four jv events and two varsity events.
Andrew’s low nine hole score was a 45.
Blake competed in five jv events and three
varsity events. Blake’s low nine was a 42
and his low 18 was a 96. Senior Anthony
Thepsourinthone scored in 14 of 14 varsity
events this year earning his third varsity letter. Anthony earned medalist honors once
with a low score of 41 and his low 18 was
85. Anthony also earned Honorable Mention
in the BVC. Senior Cody Franks completed
a fine four years of golf for the Panthers.
He scored in 15 of 15 varsity events to
become a four year varsity letter winner!
Cody medaled once with a personal best of
39 and a team low 79 for 18. Cody was
named team MVP for his low average, 2nd
team BVC honors and medalist runner-up
at the Sectionals. Cody also earned the All
Ohio Academic Award.
The team recently held their banquet at
the VFW and as always the team would like
to thank the Athletic Boosters, Shady Acres
Golf Course, and the rest of the community
for the effort, encouragement, and support
that make our season possible.
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Spirit Week
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Mean Girls Shelby Smith, Hailey Buck,
Master Splinter are together again.
Kendall Newcomer, and Nakayla
Shoemaker rule the hallways.
Movie
Madness
Monday. Alice in
Wonderland, Camryn
Nigh, and the Queen
of Hearts, Abbi Brink,
pose for a quick picture.
Red and Black
crazy day. Eden
Griffith
goes
crazy with her
red and black
outfit.
Throwback Thursday. A group of girls
having fun being a little kid again.
Thing 1, Katie Brannan and Thing 2, Throwback Thursday.
Kadalena Duran look mischievous as
usual.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are
ready to attack. Brie Liebrecht, Shelby
Simons, Patience Ewing, Chloe Spoon.
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Pep Rally
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Middle School Information
MMS Students of the Month
McComb Middle School is excited to continue honoring outstanding students and proudly announces students of the month for
September. The student of the month criteria include character,
behavior, achievement, attendance, attitude, and effort. Teachers
make this recommendation and the student travel to Pisanello’s to
enjoy lunch.
Academic Students of the Month
7th grade- Alysha Like
Alysha is a model student. She takes school very seriously and
goes beyond expectations on most assignments . She is polite
and well-mannered and a pleasure to have in class. Congratulations
Alysha!
8th grade- Olivia Babcock
Olivia is a student who can always be counted on to work hard.
She takes pride in her assignments and her attitude is always
positive. Teachers can always count on Olivia in any capacity.
Keep up the good work Olivia!
Olivia Babcock and Alysha Like.
Arts Students of the Month
7th grade- Madison Buck
Madison is a student who is always willing to learn and work on
her part in band and choir. She is dependable and is willing to
help others. She sets the example and others follow her lead.
Congratulations Madison!
8th grade- Tesla Seither
Tesla always comes to class prepared and is a great example to
her classmates. She is willing to help others with their part which
includes fingerings and rhythms. Her positive attitude is contagious. Congratulations Tesla!
Career Fair
On Friday, November 21st from 10-12, students in grades 5-12
will be coming to the gym to participate in a career fair. Adults
from different occupations will be present to talk about their
duties, training, advice, etc. to give students an idea of what that
particular career would entail. It’s never too early or late to start
thinking about your future and our hope is to jump start or foster
your dreams after graduation.
If any members of our community are interested in volunteering
for this event and would like to educate students who are interested in your career, please contact Kristine Kern at the middle
school at (419) 293-3855.
Tesla Seither and Madison Buck.
Parent/Teacher
Conferences
Middle School and High School Conferences for the
2014-2015 school year will be held on Monday, November
24th from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, November 25th,
from 11 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mark your calendars now for
these important dates. Elementary parents will get a form
sent home to them via the student explaining conferences
for the elementary student. Middle School and high school
parents need to call in for an appointment at 419-293-3853
on Tuesday, November 18th, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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McComb 7th Grade Volleyball
The 7th grade volleyball team had a great season of building
skills and preparing themselves for a competitive year in 8th grade. They learned the basic fundamentals of passing, serving, setting,
and hitting. Coach Schaublin is extremely proud of each player
and their dedication to the sport. We are all very thankful for the
support of the parents and community throughout our season.
McComb Jr High Football - 2014
The young Panthers of the McComb Jr High football team finished their season Runner-Up (2nd Place) in the BVC Jr High
Football League with a very respectable 5 wins and 3 loss record.
Twenty hard working athletes practiced their blocking, tackling,
running, passing, and teamwork skills during the week and then
put those lessons to the test each Thursday. The improvement
made by each player during this season was a direct result of the
amount of effort put forth. The young Panthers should take pride
in their accomplishments but make plans to continue to work on
and improve their football skills.
Members of the 2014 McComb Jr High football team are Aaron
Davis, David Brandenburg, Jose Diaz, Jacob Dillon, Kahle
Farquharson, Koby Gustwiller, Logan Kepling, Brice Markle,
Robert O’Dell, Matthew Peirce, Tanner Schroeder, Joey Simcoe,
Jacob Steele, Tristan Sherick, Andrew Smith, Isaac Stanfield,
Evan Wartgow, Kyle Wasson, Noah Weaver, and Andrew Wilcox.
Bob McKee, Marv Crawford, and Shawn Woolf were the coaches
for the team.
Lexy Reza, Abby Fisk, Tessa Hankin, and Chloei Chapman
not pictured
Panther Pride Winners
Many 7th and 8th grade students get nominated by their teachers for doing good deeds throughout the school day. Every
month, four names are selected from a random drawing and
receive a pizza party during their lunch. Congratulations everyone!!
Lexy Rezy – Opening the door for others before school
Abby Fisk – Volunteering to change her schedule
Cloei Chapman – Improved test scores
Tessa Hankin – Always can be counted on
National Junior
Honor Society
Congratulations to the following eighth grade students who
were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society on
November 3 at Van Buren High School. Membership is based
on a minimum GPA of 3.5, character, service and leadership.
Members for 2014-2015 are:
Madison Amburgey, Olivia Babcock, Levi Cortez, Hannah
Davidson, Marah Griffith, Lauren Grubb, Teresa Hankin, Alyssa
Herr, Kelly Lause, Ryan Montague, Kaylee Rader, Curtis Ray,
Kimberly Reigle, Justin Rode, Tanner Schroeder, Tesla Seither,
Jacob Simons, Andrew Smith, Jaylyn Spitnale, Shelby
Steinbrook, Allen Thepsourinthone, Savannah Turner.
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Elementary School Information
STUDENTS
OF MONTH
On Friday, September 26th,
McComb Elementary held its’
Student
of
the
Month
celebration. In order to help
build positive character, every
month has a designated
character trait. Each teacher
has the opportunity to choose
one student who has shown
that month’s character trait.
RESPECT was the character
trait for the month of September.
Congratulations to the following
students who were chosen as
Student of the Month. First
Grade: Lilley Mull and Abby
Cortez. Second Grade: Dallas
Wright, Dakota Shellenberger,
Ashton Bohanon, Allyson
DePuy, and Jessica Bailey.
Third Grade: Raylee Hyatt and
Dominic Pleasant. Fourth
Grade: Thane Steinbrook,
Emma Wells, and Daniel
Rader. Fifth Grade: Ben
Bishop, Isaiah Cortez, and
Aedin Phamakao. Sixth Grade:
Cayla Pitz and Robert Frey.
3rd and 4th graders.
Design-an-Ad Winner
This fall, McComb 4th, 5th and 6th Graders had the
opportunity to participate in The Courier Design an Ad
contest. The students were given the name and information of a business that purchased advertising space
in The Courier and designed an ad for them. Each business then picked the ad that they wanted to use. There
were a lot of great designs from our school, I can’t even
imagine how many more they had to sort through from
other schools as well. I’m proud to say that 5th grader
Aliya Fasig’s ad design for Cascades Hearing Center
made the cut and was published with the other winners
in the October 24th edition of The Courier.
1st and 2nd graders.
5th and 6th graders.
NO SCHOOL
Mon., Nov. 24...........Teacher Inservice
Tues.,
Nov. 25....Parent/Teacher Conferences
Wed., Nov. 26....... Thanksgiving Break
Thurs.,
Nov. 27................ Happy Thanksgiving
Fri., Nov. 28......... Thanksgiving Break
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December 2014 Calendar
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
BBK-Boys Varsity Basketball
FBBK-Freshman Boys Basketball
GBK-Girls Varsity Basketball
W-Wrestling
JHBBK-Junior High Boys Basketball
JHGBK-Junior High Girls Basketball
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
FCA 7-7:45 am Rm 373
Art Club 3-5 pm Rm 131
Market Day 3-5:45 pm
Quiz Bowl at VB
JHGBK-A-NB 5 pm
JH BBK-H-NB 5 pm
KKids 7:45 am
GBK-H-LB 6 pm
FBBK-A-LB 5 pm
BBK-A-Ayersville 6 pm
fbbk-a-lb-5 pm
GBK-A-USV 12:00 pm
BBK-H-Bluffton 6 pm
Christmas Concert
5:30 pm JH Band, 6th
grade Band
7 pm HS Band, Choir,
Jazz Band, Show Choir
FCA 7-7:45 am Rm 373
Blood Drive 9-2
Art Club 3-5 pm Rm 131
JHBBK-A-St. Peter &
Paul 5 pm
W-A-Arc-6 pm
Board Mtg 6:30 pm
GBK-A-Arcadia 6 pm
FBBK-H-Findlay-5 pm
BBK-A-HL 6 pm
W-Hoover Duals-A9 am
JHW-A-Allen East
10 am
JHBBK-A-HL 5 pm
JHGBK-H-HL 5 pm
GBK-A-New Riegle
6 pm
FCA 7-7:45 am Rm 373
Art Club 3-5 pm
Rm 131
Jazz Concert 7 pm Café
KKids 7:45 am
GBK-H-Leipsic 6 pm
MS Christmas Program
10:30-11:30
Lions Club Dinner
4:30-6:30 pm
BBK-H-PG 6 pm
W-A-Arcadia 10 am
JHBBK-H-OG 9 am
JHGBK-A-OC 10 am
JHW-A-T. Columbian
10 am
GBK-H-Ayersville 12 pm
No School
JHBBK-H-VB 5 pm
JHGBK-A-VB 5 pm
No School
GBK-A-NB 6 pm
JHW-A-Elmwood
4:30 pm
No School
No School
BBK-H-Continental
6 pm
GBK-A-Riverdale 12 pm
JHBBK-A Riverdale 10 am
JHGBK-H-Riverdale
10 am
No School
No School
GBK-A-Otsego 6 pm
W-H-NB/Elm/Arc
5pm
No School
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
JHBBK-A-Leipsic 5 pm
JH GBK-H-Leipsic 5 pm
GBK-H-Elmwood 6pm
Message from the Lunchroom
All Grain Products are WHOLE GRAIN
unless otherwise noted. Each student
can consume as much fruit, vegetables,
and salad as they would like. The calorie
count should be used ONLY as a guide
for your child’s nutritional needs and will
vary with each child and the portion they
take. For a complete dietary analysis,
visit the Gordon’s Food Service website
at GFS.com. Entrées will be updated
monthly. Portion is recommended 2012
Senate Bill 210 No Child Left Hungry
Law. Entrées show USDA exchanges for
breading used to make product in place
of actual bread, i.e. bun/slice of bread.
Salad Bar:
Lettuce with
Mixed Greens 1.5 cups 19 calories
Shredded Carrots .66 cups 35 calories
Tomato
(sweet grape) 3 each
3 calories
Dressing
1 packet 40 calories
Fruit Bar:
No School
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
Grapes
4 oz
50 calories
Oranges
1 half
80 calories
Banana
1 each
105 calories
Apples
1 medium 72 calories
Pineapple Tidbits 4 oz
80 calories
Pears Diced
4 oz
80 calories
Mandarin Oranges 4 oz
90 calories
Applesauce
(unsweetened) 4 oz
50 calories
And Justice for All
In accordance with Federal law and U.S.
Department of Agriculture policy, this
institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, age, or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To
file a complaint of discrimination, write
USDA, Office of Civil Rights, 1400
Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington,
D.C. 20250-9410, or call 800.795.3272
(voice) or 202.720.6382 (TTY). USDA is
an equal opportunity provider and employer.
All Students
and Staff
Welcome!!
Please join us for
Breakfast daily in the
McComb Cafeteria.
Breakfast is served from
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
** If you qualify for Free
or Reduced Meals this
also applies
to breakfast.
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DECEMBER 2014 MENU
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1 2 3 4 5
8 9 10 11 12
15 16 17 18 19
Christmas
Break
22
23 24 25
26
HAPPY
NEW YEAR!!!
29 30
31
Pepperoni or Cheese
Pizza, Salad Bar,
Carrots, Fruit Bar,
FF Milk
Chicken Nuggets or
BBQ Pork Sandwich,
Salad Bar, Spicy Curly
Fries, Fruit Bar,
FF Milk
Sweet & Sour Chicken
or Mongolian Beef,
Salad Bar, Asian Blend
w/ Baby Corn, Fruit
Bar, Fortune Cookie,
FF Milk
Breaded Chicken
Sandwich or Corn Dog,
Salad Bar, Baked
Beans, Fruit Bar,
FF Milk
Grilled Cheese (w/
BBQ Chicken or Veggie Loaded Beef or Chicken
Bacon Cheeseburger or
American or Swiss), ToNachos, Salad Bar,
Burger Sandwich, Salad
Spicy Popcorn Chicken,
mato Soup, Salad Bar,
Refried Beans,
Bar, Carrots, Fruit Bar,
Salad Bar, Tater Tots,
Broccoli, Fruit Bar, FF
Fruit Bar, FF Milk
FF Milk
Fruit Bar, FF Milk
Milk
Chicken Breast or
South of the Border
Pizza or Cheese Pizza, Breaded Veal Sandwich,
Salad Bar, Broccoli,
Salad Bar, Black Beans,
Fruit Bar, FF Milk
Fruit Bar, FF Milk
Mini Blueberry
Pancakes or Cheese
Omelette, Sausage,
Hashbrown, Yogurt,
100% Juice Choice,
FF Milk
**NOTE: NO SALAD
BAR**
Popcorn Chicken or
Mini Corn Dog, Salad
Bar, Carrots, Fruit Bar,
FF Milk
Build Your Own Sub
Day w/ All the Fixins,
Salad Bar, Salty Snack,
Fruit Bar, FF Milk
*** BUFFET DAY ***
Honey Baked Ham,
Scalloped Potatoes,
Corn, Apple Salad,
Dinner Rolls, Dessert,
FF Milk
See You on
January
5th
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer
LUNCH PRICES
Breakfast.................... $1.25
Lunch 1-5................... $2.25
Lunch 6-12................. $2.55
Adult........................... $2.75
Side Salad................... $ .50
Additional Milk............ $ .50
Students in Grades 1-12 who
will be paying for lunches will
use the following procedures.
Teachers will not be collecting
lunch money. Parents and
students who wish to pre-pay
may pay on Mondays only.
Up to 20 lunches can be purchased on Mondays and your
child will receive a ticket that
can be used any time that
they buy. These tickets are
kept at the school. Students
may still pay daily. Parents
are requested to keep lunch
money separate from workbook money. Place lunch
money in an envelope with the
BREAKFAST MENU
Breakfast served daily from 7 a.m.
to 8 a.m. Stop in and see us to get
your day off to a good start.
Hot Breakfast (Omelets, Scrambled
Egg and Bacon Pizza, Sausage
Bagels, Biscuits and Gravy, Cinnamon
Glazed Bars, Breakfast Burritos),
Juice Choice, Muffins, Fruit Choice,
Yogurt, V-8 Juice, Fat Free Milk
OR
Cereal, Juice Choice, Muffins,
Fruit Choice, Yogurt, V-8 Juice,
Fat Free Milk
OR
Breakfast/Cereal Bars, Juice Choice,
Muffins, Fruit Choice, Yogurt,
V-8 Juice, Fat Free Milk
OR
Hot Asst. Oatmeal or Cream of Wheat,
Juice Choice, Muffins, Fruit Choice,
Yogurt, V-8 Juice, Fat Free Milk.
All grain products are WHOLE
GRAIN unless otherwise noted.
SALAD & FRUIT BAR
Salad Bar consists of fresh mixed
greens, shredded carrots, cherry
tomatoes, cucumbers, and choice
of fat free dressing.
Fruit Bar consists of fresh apples,
bananas, oranges, grapes, canned
unsweetened applesauce, pears,
mandarin oranges, peaches,
and mixed fruit.
Note: A second veggie option of choice
will be offered most days.
child’s name, teacher’s name
and grade on the outside of
the envelope. Parents are
responsible to provide either
money for their child’s lunch
or a packed lunch. Forms for
free or reduced lunches may
be picked up in the Central
Office.