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The McComb Re ader
Home of the Panthers
The McComb Local School District
328 South Todd St. • McComb, Ohio 45858
419-293-3979 • Fax: 419-293-2412
Website: mccomblocalschools.org
Issue 1 • January 2015
From the Office of the Superintendent
Happy New Year! It hardly seems possible that almost half
of the school year has passed. This month (January), teachers will have a waiver day, where important training will take
place. Students will not have school that day (Friday, January
16). Hopefully, this will help them feel better about having to
attend on a previously scheduled holiday. Students WILL
have school on Monday, January 19, to make up for the day
school was closed for the state semi-final volleyball game.
This month the first semester will end, and the second semester will begin.
or more years. With aging buildings, it is important for us to
continue to make updates and/or repairs to things like heating
systems, roofs, windows, and so forth. Some infrastructure
and technology upgrades may also be necessary to allow
students to transition to the state’s new assessments, as they
soon will all be taken on computers.
In December, the Board of Education approved a resolution
to place a RENEWAL LEVY on the ballot. This levy is only a
renewal of a five year tax that originated in 1990 and has
been renewed every five years by McComb School District
tax-payers. This levy is a 3.36 mill levy, which amounts to
33.6 cents for each one hundred dollars of property valuation
(property tax). Upon approval, the levy will be in place for a
period of 5 years. This levy will not cost property tax payers
any additional taxes. Because this particular levy is a
PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT levy, monies generated
through it may not be used for general operations, such as
salaries or utilities, but rather can only be used to make
improvements to the structures, buildings, and systems, or to
purchase equipment that would have a life expectancy of five
While it is only January, if you are the parent of a high
school senior (as my husband and I are), the senior year
seems to fly by. So, before I close, I do want to remind you
of two dates that are important to our seniors (class of 2015)
and their families. Senior Recognition Assembly will be on
Friday, May 22, 2015, at 9:00 A.M. in the Herb Aldrich
Gymnasium. Graduation will be on Sunday, May 24, at 2:00
P.M. in the same location. All community members are invited
to celebrate the accomplishments of our Seniors and give
them a proud Panther send off to the next chapter of their
lives.
As I write this, girls’ and boys’ basketball seasons are
underway, and wrestlers have had some contests as well.
Students in all grades have participated in many philanthropic and service opportunities. Families and children received
gifts through the Angel Tree project, Veterans were honored
at an assembly, senior citizens were served lunch and entertained, all through an emphasis on service by our students.
McComb Local School
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The community has been generous over the length of this
levy, and the Board of Education has determined that they will
not ask for any additional funds, but rather continue to operate within its means, despite cuts from the state and federal
governments over the last few years. In the next Reader, we
will answer questions that you might have about this levy,
prior to the May election. If you have questions, please call
the office and let us know what they are, so we may include
them in our next issue. If you are wondering something, it is
likely others are as well.
Until next time,
Mrs. Skilliter
NON-PROFIT ORG.
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McCOMB, OH 45858
PERMIT NO. 2
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WHEREAS, on the 12th day of November, 2014, this Board adopted a Resolution determining to submit to
the electors of this district the question of the renewal of an existing tax levy in excess of the tenmill limitation in the
amount of 3.36 mills for five (5) years for the purpose of general permanent improvements, a copy of which Resolution
was certified to the County Auditor of Hancock County, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, the County Auditor has certified to this Board that the total current tax valuation of the District
is $103,600,240, and that the dollar amount of revenue that would be generated annually by 3.36 mills is $205,773,
calculated in the manner provided in O.R.C. §5705.03;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the McComb Local School District,
County of Hancock, State of Ohio, two-thirds of all members of the Board elected thereto concurring, that:
Section 1: This Board desires and determines to proceed with the submission to the electors of the McComb
Local School District of the question of the renewal of an existing tax levy in excess of the tenmill limitation in the
amount of 3.36 mills for a period of five (5) years for the purpose of general permanent improvements.
Section 2: The question of the renewal of an existing tax levy in the amount of 3.36 mills for the purpose
of general permanent improvements for five (5) years beginning with the tax list and duplicate for the year 2015, the
proceeds of which levy would be available in the calendar year 2016, shall be submitted under the provisions of O.R.C.
§5705.21 and §5705.25, to the electors of the McComb Local School District at an election to be held on the 5th day of
May, 2015, as authorized by law. Said election shall be held at the regular places of voting in the District as established
by the Board of Elections of Hancock County, or otherwise, within the times provided by law and shall be conducted,
canvassed, and certified in the manner provided by law.
Section 3: The Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify to the Board of Elections
of Hancock County copies of this Resolution and the Resolution of the Board and the Certificate of the County Auditor
referred to in the preambles hereto. This Board requests the Board of Elections to prepare the ballots and make other
necessary arrangements for the submission of this question to the electors of the District, all in accordance with law.
Section 4: The form of the ballot to be cast at the election on the question of this tax levy shall be substantially as follows:
PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) McCOMB LOCAL
SCHOOL DISTRICT
(A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage.)
A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the McComb Local School District for the
purpose of general permanent improvements at a rate not exceeding 3.36 mills
for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 33.6 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for a period of five (5) years, commencing in 2015,
first due in calendar year 2016.
General Information
DECEMBER REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING SUMMARY 12-10-14
December Regular
Regular Board
Board of
of Education
Education Meeting
Meeting Summary
Summary 12-10-14
12-10-14
December
BUILDING PRINCIPAL
PRINCIPAL REPORTSREPORTS- Mr.
Mr. Herr,
Herr, high/middle
high/middle school
school principal,
principal, coordinated
coordinated with
with Mr.
Mr. Davis
Davis
BUILDING
and Connie
Connie Cawley,
Cawley, technology
technology supervisor
supervisor for
for testing
testing with
with an
an option
option to
to use
use computer.
computer.
Winter
sports
are
computers.Winter
Wintersports
sports are
and
up and
and running.
running. Last
Last night
night was
was the
the Christmas
Christmas concert
concert and
and itit sounded
sounded great.
great.
up
elementary principal,
Mr. Davis,
Davis, Elementary
Elementary
principal, was
was in
in Columbus
Columbus for
for new
new principal
principal training.
training.
Mr.
Mrs. Meri
Meri Skilliter,
Skilliter, superintendent,
superintendent, reported
reported that
that when
when Mr.
Mr. Davis
Davis was
was Dean
Dean he
he was
was the
the test
test coordinator;
coordinator;
Mrs.
so now
now he
he is
is the
the District
District coordinator
coordinator and
and he
he also
also has
has experience
experience so
so he
he will
will be
be aa big
big help.
help. Principals
Principals this
this
so
year are
are both
both using
using IPad’s
IPad’s on
on walk
walk throughs.
throughs.
year
Reported at
at the
the end
end of
of the
the meeting
meeting by
by Mrs.
Mrs. Skilliter,
Skilliter, McComb
McComb Community
Community Organization
Organization working
working on
on aa
Reported
economic development
development grant
grant and
and they
they will
will be
be meeting
meeting here
here at
at 7:00
7:00 p.m.
p.m. Prinicpals
Prinicpals really
really involved
involved as
as
economic
well as
as student
student youth
youth leaders
leaders and
and student
student groups
groups have
have been
been writing
writing letters
letters of
of support.
support. Friday,
Friday, the
the leadleadwell
ership team
team will
will be
be meeting
meeting to
to go
go thru
thru Ohio
Ohio Improvement
Improvement progress
progress and
and will
will help
help us
us set
set academic
academic goals.
goals.
ership
Blood drive
drive was
was today
today at
at school
school and
and the
the National
National Honor
Honor Society
Society helped
helped out.
out. FCA
FCA went
went caroling,
caroling, JH
JH
Blood
Society
helped
with
Angel
Tree
and
Christmas
box
andhelped
helpedout
outwith
withVeterans
Veteransand
andThanksgivThanksgivHonor Society
Society help
help with
with
anan
Angel
Tree
and
Christmas
box
and
helped
out
with
Veterans
and
ThanksgivHonor
an
Angel
Tree
and
Christmas
box
and
ing Dinner.
Dinner. She
She is
is back
back from
from aa training
training and
and working
working with
with religious
religious leaders
leaders to
to help
help them
them get
get training.
training. The
The
ing
sign is
is aa nice
nice way
way to
to communicate
communicate but
but not
not able
able to
to dim
dim it.
it. HS
HS musical
musical here
here in
in March
March and
and has
has been
been cast:
cast:
sign
director Tom
Tom Bolton,
Bolton, director
director Holly
Holly McConnell,
McConnell, music
music Lynne
Lynne Gobrogge,
Gobrogge, props
props Erika
Erika Oates,
Oates, lights
lights Cole
Cole &&
director
Joe Wasson.
Wasson. Capital
Capital Conference
Conference Mr.
Mr. Rode
Rode and
and Mrs.
Mrs. Skilliter
Skilliter attended.
attended. Both
Both attended
attended separate
separate sessesJoe
sions.
sions.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT/RECOMMENDATIONSREPORT/RECOMMENDATIONSSUPERINTENDENT’S
A.
Approved
the
contract
for Luke
Luke Ewing,
Ewing, Transportation/Maintenance
Transportation/Maintenance Supervisor,
Supervisor, as
as amended;
amended;
A. Approved the contract for
copy on
on file.
file.
copy
B. Employed
Employed all
all staff
staff for
for after
after school
school tutoring/intervention
tutoring/intervention as
as needed
needed during
during the
the 2014-15
2014-15 school
school
B.
year as
as per
per the
the salary
salary schedule.
schedule.
year
C. Adopted
Adopted the
the following
following policies:
policies:
C.
New: 3138,
3138, 5336,
5336, 7540.01,
7540.01, 4138,
4138, 4139,
4139, 4214,
4214, 4210,
4210, 5114,
5114, 8142
8142
New:
Number Correction:
Correction: 3122.03
3122.03 (number
(number correction
correction of
of 3122.02)
3122.02)
Number
Revised: 1530,
1530, 2210,
2210, 2430,
2430, 2430.02,
2430.02, 2510,
2510, 3220,
3220, 5223,
5223, 5330,
5330, 5830,
5830, 6144,
6144, 7540.02,
7540.02, 8325,
8325,
Revised:
8330, 8400,
8400, 8500,
8500, 8510,
8510, 8540,
8540, 8550,
8550, 8660,
8660, 9211,
9211, 2421,
2421, 2464,
2464, 3120.09,
3120.09, 3139,
3139, 3214,
3214, 4120.09,
4120.09,
8330,
4140, 8141,
8141, 3210,
3210, 2111
2111
4140,
Replaced: 2220,
2220, 8315,
8315, 8351
8351
Replaced:
Deleted:
Deleted:
D. Adopted
Adopted aa resolution
resolution of
of commendation
commendation to
to the
the McComb
McComb High
High School
School Varsity
Varsity Volleyball
Volleyball team
team
D.
for an
an undefeated
undefeated regular
regular season,
season, aa Blanchard
Blanchard Valley
Valley Conference
Conference Championship,
Championship, aa Sectional
Sectional
for
Championship, aa District
District Championship,
Championship, aa Regional
Regional Championship,
Championship, and
and aa state
state runner-up
runner-up volvolChampionship,
leyball title.
title.
leyball
E. Approved
Approved Monday,
Monday, January
January 19,
19, 2015
2015 (previously
(previously MLK,
MLK, Jr.
Jr. Holiday),
Holiday), as
as aa make-up
make-up day
day of
of school
school
E.
due to
to the
the day
day cancelled
cancelled on
on November
November 6,
6, 2014,
2014, for
for the
the state
state volleyball
volleyball game.
game.
due
Appointed the
the Hancock
Hancock County
County Educational
Educational Service
Service Center
Center as
as McComb
McComb Local
Local School’s
School’s BusiBusiF.F. Appointed
ness Advisory
Advisory Council
Council per
per requirements
requirements of
of HB
HB 59.
59.
ness
G. Passed
Passed aa resolution
resolution of
of appreciation
appreciation for
for Mrs.
Mrs. Audra
Audra Oglesbee’s
Oglesbee’s leadership
leadership as
as board
board president
president for
for
G.
2014.
2014.
H. Set
Set the
the 2015
2015 Organizational
Organizational board
board meeting
meeting and
and budget
budget hearing
hearing on
on January
January 14,
14, 2015
2015 at
at 6:30p.m.
6:30p.m.
H.
and to
to designate
designate Audra
Audra Oglesbee
Oglesbee as
as president
president pro-tem
pro-tem to
to open
open the
the meeting.
meeting.
and
TREASURER REPORTREPORT- The
The board
board approved
approved the
the following:
following:
TREASURER
Financial report
report as
as presented
presented by
by the
the Treasurer.
Treasurer.
ßß Financial
Minutes of
of the
the November
November 12,
12, 2014
2014 meeting
meeting as
as written.
written.
ßß Minutes
Transfer $2,408.19
$2,408.19 from
from 200-9714
200-9714 Class
Class of
of 2014
2014 to
to 001
001 General
General Fund.
Fund.
ßß Transfer
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 November,
November, 2014:
2014:
ßß Then
Purchase Order
Order ##
Vendor
Amount
Fund ##
Purchase
Vendor
Amount
Fund
2600713
Scholastica Travel
Travel
6,200.00
300-9750
2600713
Scholastica
$$ 6,200.00
300-9750
2600707
Manna Group
Group
$17,743.73
300-9553
2600707
Manna
$17,743.73
300-9553
Approved the
the following
following resolution
resolution to
to submit
submit to
to the
the electors
electors the
the Permanent
Permanent Improvement
Improvement renewal
renewal
ßß Approved
levy:
levy:
day of
of November,
November, 2014,
2014, this
this Board
Board adopted
adopted aa Resolution
Resolution determining
determining to
to submit
submit to
to
WHEREAS, on
on the
the 12
12thth day
WHEREAS,
the electors
electors of
of this
this district
district the
the question
question of
of the
the renewal
renewal of
of an
an existing
existing tax
tax levy
levy in
in excess
excess of
of the
the tenmill
tenmill limitation
limitation in
in the
the
the
amount of
of 3.36
3.36 mills
mills for
for five
five (5)
(5) years
years for
for the
the purpose
purpose of
of general
general permanent
permanent improvements,
improvements, aa copy
copy of
of which
which Resolution
Resolution
amount
was certified
certified to
to the
the County
CountyAuditor
Auditor of
of Hancock
Hancock County,
County, Ohio;
Ohio; and
and
was
WHEREAS, the
the County
CountyAuditor
Auditor has
has certified
certified to
to this
this Board
Board that
that the
the total
total current
current tax
tax valuation
valuation of
of the
the District
District
WHEREAS,
is $103,600,240,
$103,600,240, and
and that
that the
the dollar
dollar amount
amount of
of revenue
revenue that
that would
would be
be generated
generated annually
annually by
by 3.36
3.36 mills
mills isis $205,773,
$205,773,
is
calculated in
in the
the manner
manner provided
provided in
in O.R.C.
O.R.C. §5705.03;
§5705.03;
calculated
NOW, THEREFORE,
THEREFORE, BE
BE IT
IT RESOLVED
RESOLVED by
by the
the Board
Board of
of Education
Education of
of the
the McComb
McComb Local
Local School
School District,
District,
NOW,
County of
of Hancock,
Hancock, State
State of
of Ohio,
Ohio, two-thirds
two-thirds of
of all
all members
members of
of the
the Board
Board elected
elected thereto
thereto concurring,
concurring, that:
that:
County
Section 1: This Board desires and determines to proceed with the submission to the electors of the McComb
Local School District of the question of the renewal of an existing tax levy in excess of the tenmill limitation in the
amount of 3.36 mills for a period of five (5) years for the purpose of general permanent improvements.
Section 2: The question of the renewal of an existing tax levy in the amount of 3.36 mills for the purpose
of general permanent improvements for five (5) years beginning with the tax list and duplicate for the year 2015, the
proceeds of which levy would be available in the calendar year 2016, shall be submitted under the provisions of O.R.C.
th
:
: FOR THE TAX LEVY
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
: AGAINST THE TAX LEVY
:
:
:
:
:
:
Section 5: The Treasurer of this Board be and is hereby authorized and directed to give or cause to be given
notice of said election as provided by law.
Section 6: It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of this Board and of any of its committees
concerning and relating to the adoption of this Resolution were taken, and that all deliberations of this Board and of any
of its committees that resulted in such formal actions were held, in meetings open to the public, or otherwise in compliance with the law.
The January Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria.
No School
Friday, January 16, 2015 ~ Waiver Day
Make-Up Day!
Monday, January 19, 2015
Athletic Booster
December winners:
Jeff Bryan and
Jason & Alecia Glaser
January winners: Randy & Kathy MacDonald and
Hartley-Lehtomaa Funeral Home
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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
Our sincere sympathy goes out
to Mrs. Lynne Gobrogge,
elementary teacher, and her
family on the death of her
father. Our heartfelt
thoughts are with you and
your family.
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
Mark Your Calendars!
Harlan’s Chicken BBQ Dinner
Friday Feb. 27, 2015
(Boys Basketball Senior Night) Cost $ 9.00
High School Cafeteria
Includes
½ BBQ Chicken
Au Gratin Potatoes
Corn
Roll w/ Butter
Cookies
Drink
All profits benefit the 2015 Prom & After Prom.
See any junior, Mrs. Palmer or call the
High School Office
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.
NO SCHOOL
February 16, 2015
President’s Day
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Coach Roth Honored
Kindergarten Registration
McComb Title I Readiness
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten registration will be held FEBRUARY 17,
18, 19, 20 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Parents are asked to call
the elementary office one of these days to set up a time for
kindergarten screening. The Elementary office number is
419-293-3286.
Upon completion of registration, parents may choose an
appointment time for screening. The child must attend the
screening.
When you come for your appointment for screening,
please bring your child’s Original Birth Certificate, not the Birth
Record from the hospital; Social Security Card; and Immunization
dates. We must have complete dates: the month, day, and
year of your child’s immunizations. Children will need five DPT,
four polio, and two measles, mump, rubella (MMR).
In order to register for kindergarten, a child must be five
years of age by August 1, 2015. Perhaps you have a child of
your own to register for the 2015-2016 school year, or you may
know a friend or neighbor who has a child to register. Please
pass this information along to them.
Also H.B. 140 now requires all children to have successfully completed kindergarten before being admitted to the first
grade. Kindergarten attendance is now mandatory.
If you have any questions or concerns please call the
elementary office at (419) 293-3286.
On January 30, 2015, at halftime of the varsity boys’ basketball
game vs. Van Buren, we will be honoring former Panther
Basketball Coach Aaron Roth. We would like to invite any former players that were coached by Mr. Roth to the game on this
night to celebrate his honoring and then stay after the game for
a small get together in the cafeteria after the game. If you could
RSVP to Mr. Woolf by email or phone it would be greatly appreciated as we would like to have a list of former players returning
for this night. Please contact Mr. Woolf at 419-293-3161 or
email [email protected]. Thanks and hope to see you all
there for this wonderful occasion.
Registering for 2015-2016
If you have a child or you know someone who has a child who
could benefit from being in a high quality pre-kindergarten program, the McComb Elementary Title I Readiness PreKindergarten might be a good fit. The child must be 4 before
June 1st or 5 after June 1st. Classes will be held 4 half days
per week, providing students with fun and meaningful learning
experiences designed to develop valuable kindergarten readiness skills. Bus transportation will be provided for those families that live outside of town. Class space is limited, so interested parents should call the elementary office 419-293-3286
and submit your name and number. A screening will take place
in April, and parents will be notified of the date and time prior to
the screening.
2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
McCOMB ELEMENTARY
McComb/ HCESC Preschool Openings:
Do you ever wonder if your child’s language or speech is on
track for his/her age?
Do you ever worry that your child’s social or behavioral skills
could impact his/her learning?
Does your child have trouble using scissors, drawing, or writing?
Does your child struggle to jump, run, hop, balance on one foot,
or a catch a ball?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, or if you have
any other concerns with your preschool aged child (ages 3-5)
please contact the Hancock County Preschool Supervisor. We
can schedule a home visit or set up an appointment at the
school to complete a developmental screening for your child.
Please call Donna Losiewicz (419-422-7525 ext. 208) if you
have any concerns for your preschool aged child, or if you have
questions about the Hancock County preschool classroom at
McComb Elementary School.
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Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for Senior Citizens
Since 1985 the senior citizens in the McComb School District have
been invited to a complimentary Thanksgiving Dinner in the school
cafeteria. The number of guests varies from over 30 to a high of
75. This year 59 senior citizens came to our school for dinner. The
elementary, middle and high school students were involved in honoring our seniors. The cafeteria staff prepared a traditional
Thanksgiving feast. The Junior National Honor Society Members
served them dinner. The high school National Honor Society students helped in the kitchen and clean up. Entertainment was provided
by
Mrs.
Gobrogge’s
1st
grade class, Mrs.
Forney and Mrs.
Baird’s 2nd grade
classes, and Mrs.
Shenise’s 4th grade
Mrs. Gobrogge’s 1st grade class.
class. The Kiwanis
Kids, under the direction
of
Mrs.
Neumeyer, provided
the centerpieces and Alyssa Herr serving our senior citizens.
Mrs. Simons’ 4th
grade class made
the handmade placemats. This is an
annual event when
Board of Education
members, administrators,
students,
faculty and staff work
together to express
their gratitude to the
senior citizens in our
Allen Thepsourinthone serving.
school district.
Students from Mrs. Baird and Mrs. Forney’s classes.
Kelly Lause serving.
Mrs. Shenise’s 4th grade class.
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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 _________________________________
Military Care Packages
Many McComb students helped make the holidays a little brighter for service members stationed in Africa. The McComb
American Legion Auxiliary contacted the school to see if students might help out by making cards to go along with their care
packages which are being sent to soldiers who don’t receive
anything during the holidays. The Auxiliary found McComb
natives helping in Africa as well as other soldiers who are helping build hospitals needed for the Ebola outbreak. McComb American
Legion Auxiliary
Pancake Breakfast
January 25 from 9 am-2 pm
McComb American Legion
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.
January 13 • February 10
Attention Parents!
The McComb Fine Arts Boosters, affectionately known as
McFAB, is 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 find
you a place to be involved!
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High School Information
CREDIT FLEXIBILITY OPTIONS:
HS Quiz Bowl Continues!
The HS Quiz Bowl team had its second meet of the season on
December 3rd at Van Buren High School. We finished the night
at 2-2. Here are the scores: We defeated Arcadia 21-16 and
Cory-Rawson 2-19, and then we lost to Van Buren 8-30, and lost
eventual league champs Riverdale 4-28. Thanks to all who
came out and supported us including the Rode, Smith, and
Simons families! It was greatly appreciated. Our tournament
meet will be at Liberty-Benton HS on Wednesday, January 14th
at 4:30. It is a double elimination tournament and we start off
against Arcadia. Come out and cheer us on to a win!
McComb Musical Moment...
Mark Your Calendars
The elementary students in grades 1-3 will present “Circus
Circus” by John Jacobson & John Higgins on Thursday,
February 5. Parents/guardians are welcome to attend both
the 1:00 p.m. (dress rehearsal) and 7:00 p.m. evening performance. 4th grade students will showcase their talents on
the recorders during the program as well. Please see below
for a quick summary of the storyline for “Circus Circus.” “The circus is in town and there’s excitement in the air! But
wait…the Ringmaster has come down with a case of laryngitis and they need to find a substitute fast! Join the clowns,
jugglers, dancing bears, lions and a host of other hilarious
performers as they help one very sad clown smile again
(Jacobson).”
Post-Secondary Options (PSO), Dual Enrollment (DE),
Advanced Placement (AP®)
McComb High School continues to offer Credit Flexibility
Options to high school students and is pleased to announce
there have been a few additions over the past few years. We
would like to take this opportunity to speak to interested families
about the three different options in which students may be eligible to receive college credit while in high school. The informational meeting is open to all families who will have students in
grades 9-12 in the 2015-2016 school year and will take place on
Monday, February 23rd at 6:00 pm in the high school cafeteria.
In case of inclement weather, the make up date will be
Wednesday, February 25th at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria.
If students/families are interested in participating in PSO for the
2015-2016 school year, this meeting is mandatory. (See below)
Post-Secondary Options (PSO):
Senate Bill #140 provides the opportunity to qualified high
school students in grades 9-12 to enroll in college courses and
earn high school credit. PSO is designed to give students an
increased academic challenge. Each college has established
criteria for admitting high school students. Ohio has set up three
eligibility criteria:
1. Must enroll in a nonsectarian course or courses.
2. Must meet enrollment requirements established by the college:
For example: At Owens Community College all students
must have at least a 3.0 in the subject area and achieve certain scores on the ACT (ex: Reading score 22) or SAT (425
Verbal) and/or certain scores on the college’s placement
test.
3. Parent must inform the school (through the guidance counselor) of their interest in their child participating in the PSO
program by March 31st.
There are certain benefits and risks involved in the PSO
program (ex: PSO grades could affect class rank and athletic
eligibility). To express interest in the program, contact the high
school guidance office and complete the PSO section on your
child’s class registration form for the 2015-2016 school year.
Interested families are required to attend the informational meeting on Monday, February 23rd at 6:00 PM in the high school
cafeteria. Once you have expressed an interest in the program,
both parents and students must attend a counseling session at
the high school and prospective college to discuss further
details. When a decision has been reached to continue the
(Continued on page 10)
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Middle School Information
MMS Students of the Month
Academic
Students
of the Month
7th grade –
Jacob Dillon
Jacob is an absolute pleasure to
have in class. He is
attentive and hard
working. He works
cooperatively with
others and always
exhibits patience Jaylyn Spitnale and Jacob Dillon.
and
kindness.
Congratulations
Jacob!
8th grade –
Jaylyn
Spitnale
Jaylyn is a hard
worker in all her
subjects and always
has her homework
done. She has a
kind-hearted spirit
and tries her best in
and out of the classroom. Congratulations Jaylyn and
keep up the good
work!
Arts Students
of the Month
7th grade –
Bo Bishop
Bo is a role model
student that is a
pleasure to have in
Hannah Davidson and Bo Bishop
class. He is doing
very well playing his
trumpet. He is a
hard worker and is
consistent
when
playing his part.
Keep up the good
work Bo!
8th grade –
Hannah
Davidson
Hannah does a
great job in class
and being a leader
in the percussion
section. She is also
doing great playing
the drum set for
band and is setting
an example for others
to
follow.
Congratulations
Hannah!
First Positive Panther Trip
At the conclusion of the first trimester, students who qualified for
this trip headed out to the Bluffton Movie Theater to watch
Alexander and the Terrible,Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.
Students enjoyed watching this comedy while hanging out with
their friends and eating good movie theater popcorn and candy.
In order to participate, students have to have 93% attendance
rate, no incidents of discipline, no more than 6 missing homework assignments, and all fines and fees paid. The second trip
will be sometime in February. Thank you to Mrs. Cortez, Mr.
Honse and Mrs. Kern for chaperoning.
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Middle School Fall Dance
Student Council sponsored a dance for all 7th and 8th
graders to attend the night of November 14th in the middle school cafeteria. The students came looking nice and
danced the night away, enjoying some refreshments and
listening to the DJ. We hope you enjoyed the evening
and thanks to everyone who made the night possible!
Cherokee Wildman, Katelyn Sheeks, Tyler Garringer & Jake
Simons.
Panther Pride Winners
Tyler Garringer – Someone that can always be counted on
Katelyn Sheeks – Being a good, reliable friend
Jake Simons – Courteous to others
Cherokee Wildman – Finding the positive in things
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Elementary School Information
Students of Month
On Friday, December 5th, 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.
CITIZENSHIP was the character trait for the month of November.
Congratulations to the following students who were chosen as
Student of the Month. First Grade: Natalie Long and Ryleigh
Felgar. Second Grade: Jon Ayers, Haiden Ebright, Octavian
Gonzales, Jasmine Smith, and Evan Barringer. Third Grade: Iris
Schorsch and Owen DeWeese. Fourth Grade: Grant Dishong and
Ivy Bell. Fifth Grade: Leia Grubb, Robert Rodman, Zach Romero,
and Chloe Amburgey. Sixth Grade: Sam Morse, Fidelia Velasquez, 1st and 2nd Graders
and Gabe Bell. Congratulations!
Credit Frexibility Options
(Continued from page 7)
program, the student and parents must sign a form indicating appropriate counseling was provided, and the responsibilities are understood. Please call Mrs. Day if you have further questions.
Dual Enrollment (DE):
The Dual Enrollment Program (DE) permits qualified students in
participating high schools to take college/university courses at their
high school for college credit. Consistent with the Ohio Transfer
Module and Transfer Assurance Guides (TAGS), dual enrollment
credit is commonly transferable to other accredited colleges and
universities. The DE Program is an early-college initiative offered
by most colleges and universities. The DE program complements,
but is separate from, the Post Secondary Enrollment Option (PSO) 3rd and 4th Graders
Program.
Currently McComb High School is working with Tiffin University.
McComb High School may work with additional colleges/universities based upon the services provided and which college/university best fits the needs of McComb High School.
HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Registration for 2015-2016 will begin the end of February/beginning of March. All students will receive a registration form that
must be completed, signed by a parent/guardian, and returned by
the due date. Students not returning a properly completed registration form will lose their right to choose classes and a schedule
will be completed for them. Your student will bring home a registration form for your approval and signature. The registration form is
a commitment. Once all registration forms are complete, a master
schedule will be created, books and supplies ordered, and teacher
assignments made. **Please note the master schedule is subject
5th and 6th Graders
to change**
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February 2015 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
JHBBK-H-Vanlue
6:00 pm
JHGBK-H-Vanlue
5:00 pm
FCA 7-7:45 am Rm 373
Art Club 3-5 Rm 131
JHGBK Tournament
GBK-A-HN 6 pm
Elementary Operetta
7 pm
BBK-H-LB 6 pm
BBK-A-Ada 6 pm
GBK-H-Holgate 12 pm
W-A-Carey 10 am
JHBBK-A-LB 5 pm
FCA 7-7:45 am Rm 373
Art Club 3-5 pm Rm 131
Market Day 3-5:45 pm
Café
FBBK-A-Leipsic 5 pm
JHBBK-H-Arcadia 5 pm
GBK-H-Arl 6 pm
Senior Night
FBBK-A-Arl 5 pm
KKids 7:45 am
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
BBK-A-Leipsic 6 pm
JHW-A-VB (BVC)9 am
W-A-VB (BVC) 9 am
No School
President’s Day
JHBK-Tournament
GBK-A-Otto 7 pm
BBK-A-Otto 6pm
FCA 7-7:45 am Rm 373
Art Club 3-5 pm
Rm 131
GBK-A-Vanlue 7 pm
BBK-A-Arlington 6 pm
BBK-H-New Rie 6 pm
PSO Mtg. 6 pm cafe
FBBK-A-Cardinal
Stritch 4:30 pm
FCA 7-7:45 am Rm 373
Art Club 3-5 Rm 131
KKids 7:45 am
BBK-H-HN 6 pm
Senior Night
Jr. Class Chicken BBQ
Dinner
BBK-H-LP 4 pm
Plus 5 Fitness!
Each morning, the elementary students and teachers participate
in Plus 5 Fitness giving an extra 5 minutes of physical activity
each day! Students learn the exercise routines in physical education class. Each morning the music is played over the PA system in their classrooms where they perform their routines after
announcements.
At right: Mrs.
Miles and
her class
marching
Mrs. Gobrogge’s class doing the Frankenstein
move
At right: Mrs.
Hunsberger
and her 5th
grade class
are excited
as they are
getting ready
for Plus 5
Fitness!
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FEBRUARY 2015 MENU
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
2 3 4 5 6
9 10 11 12 13
16 17 18 19 20
23 24 25 26 27
Grilled Cheese (w/
American or Swiss),
Tomato Soup, Salad Bar,
Green Beans, Fruit Bar,
FF Milk
BBQ Chicken Sandwich
or Spicy Popcorn
Chicken, Salad Bar,
Carrots, Fruit Bar,
FF Milk
Loaded Beef or Chicken
Nachos, Salad Bar,
Refried Beans, Fruit Bar,
FF Milk
Mini Cheeseburger or
Mini Corn Dog,
Salad Bar, Broccoli,
Fruit Bar, FF Milk
South of the Border
Pizza or Cheese Pizza,
Salad Bar, Black Beans,
Fruit Bar, FF Milk
Hot Dog or Sloppy Joe
Sandwich, Salad Bar,
Green Beans, Fruit Bar,
FF Milk
Mini Blueberry
Pancakes or Cheese
Omelette, Sausage,
Hashbrown, Yogurt,
100% Juice Choice,
FF Milk
*NOTE:
NO SALAD BAR*
**SOUP DAY**
Chili, Vegetable, or
Wisconsin Cheese
Soup, Corn Bread,
Salad Bar, Broccoli,
Fruit Bar, FF Milk
Chicken Strip or
Popcorn Fish Basket,
Salad Bar, Tater Tots,
Fruit Bar, FF Milk
No School
President’s
Day
Breaded Chicken
Chicken Alfredo or
Sandwich or BBQ Pork
Tuna Noodle Casserole,
Sandwich, Salad Bar,
Salad Bar, Green Peas,
Carrots, Fruit Bar, FF
Fruit Bar, FF Milk
Milk
Crispitos or Beef &
Bean Burrito,
Salad Bar, Refried
Beans, Fruit Bar,
FF Milk
Chicken Nuggets or
McRib Sandwich,
Salad Bar, Broccoli,
Fruit Bar, FF Milk
Chicken Breast or
Breaded Veal Sandwich,
Salad Bar, Broccoli,
Fruit Bar, FF Milk
Chicken Strip or Fish
Sandwich Basket,
Salad Bar, Tater Tots,
Fruit Bar, FF Milk
Bacon Cheeseburger
or Popcorn Chicken,
Salad Bar, Tater Tots,
Fruit Bar, FF Milk
Popcorn Chicken or Mini
French Garlic Bread
Cheeseburger, Salad Bar,
Cheese or Pepperoni
Pizza, Salad Bar, Carrots, Green Beans, Fruit Bar,
FF Milk
Fruit Bar, FF Milk
Hamburger or Shredded
Chicken Sandwich,
Salad Bar, Baked Beans,
Fruit Bar, FF Milk
January 19th Make-Up Day Menu
Chicken Breast OR Breaded Veal Sandwich
Salad Bar • Carrots • Fruit Bar • FF Milk
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
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.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer
LUNCH PRICES
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.
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
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.