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5 months ago, Jocelyn Schluss
Sub Teachers
The Montgomery County R-II School District would like to announce the September winner of the Wildcat Award. The Wildcat Award is given to a staff member who exemplifies our mission of creating lifelong learners and productive citizens. We are excited to present this award to Mr. John Klekamp. Coach K teaches weightlifting at MCHS, and is the head football coach. His nominations say, “Coach K is a wonderful example of a teacher, coach and fellow co-worker that sets a good example and sets the bar. Coach K is easy to talk to. He gives up personal time to mentor and listen to his students and players. Coach K is easy to work with and will go above and beyond to accommodate and work with students. Coach participates in school activities and shows immense school pride. He thinks of others and sets a great example for students and staff to follow. I know from students that they really count on his guidance and support.” “I work on the "chain gang" on the sidelines of varsity football games (at another school in the EMO conference). In all my years of being a parent, attending athletic competitions, and doing the chain gang I have never been more impressed by a visiting sideline than I was with your Wildcats. In fact, I couldn't help but go up to Coach Klekamp, who I do not know personally, after the game and tell him how impressed I was by the culture, attitude, and demeanor of his team. They played hard and were competitive, and yet they also displayed great attitudes, character, and sportsmanship. Honestly, I am not sure I could have been more impressed. Clearly, Coach Klekamp and his staff are doing more than coaching football. They are teaching those boys how to be men, how to work together, how to have the right perspective, and how to treat others, even when others don't reciprocate as they should. I'm sure you are much more aware of this than I am, but I wanted to encourage you by sharing - these things do not go unnoticed. Our entire chain gang crew felt the same way, and I saw at least one other guy from our crew go up and shake Coach Klekamp's hand after the game and say something similar to what I said. Please realize, this is not common. Sure, I've been impressed from time to time with some teams and what they do, but never nearly this impressed. Sadly, I am more often disappointed in the attitudes of many players (and some coaches), but there was not a single negative thing I could notice from that game (not in how the coaches and players handled the officials, how they played together, how they treated the opposing players - even when things got a little chippy, how the players responded to the coaches, how the coaches coached the players, etc.). You have a great man of character in Coach Klekamp, a man I would be honored for any of my kids to play for. Clearly, he's preparing those boys for life beyond football, and one day, that will have an impact far beyond high school.” Congratulations, John, we truly appreciate your dedication to our students!
5 months ago, Jocelyn Schluss
Coach K
Parents, this is a reminder that the MCR-II will not be in session on 10/27/23. However, Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held from 8 AM to noon on 10/27/23. This is a correction from the first message that was previously sent. Sorry for the confusion.
5 months ago, Tracy Bottoms
The Montgomery County R-II School District would like to announce the September winner of the Wildcat Award. The Wildcat Award is given to a staff member who exemplifies our mission of creating lifelong learners and productive citizens. We are excited to present this award to Mrs. Kylee Waite. Mrs. Waite is the district’s school-based social worker. She works with students and staff members in all of our buildings, and spends a lot of her time with families and in the community. As her nomination says, “She’s just amazing with kids!!!” Mrs. Waite wears many hats and is expected to be in many places each day. She makes it look so easy! Mrs. Waite goes above and beyond for our entire community. Certainly her role starts with students, but she often offers resources, time, and effort to provide for families as a whole. Additionally, Mrs. Waite is well versed in the community connecting families to resources and providers as needs arise. I appreciate so many things about Mrs. Waite, but the things that stand out about her beyond her fancy nails and eyelashes is her love for our kids, her passion for serving others and her feisty, never back down, there is no hill too big, personality that she springboards into every situation with to help life be just a little bit better for every kid she serves! Her knowledge, passion and ability to build trusting relationships is a blessing to all she knows. I would also add that she is incredibly supportive of staff as well as students. She is wholeheartedly dedicated to all members of the Wildcat family. Her ability to connect to our families is second to none. MoCo is better because she is here. Congratulations, Kylee, we truly appreciate your dedication to our students!
5 months ago, Jocelyn Schluss
Waite
Montgomery County R-2 is fortunate to have many great staff members and many wonderful community members who support our kids. The district recognizes staff members, as well as our community supporters each month with Wildcat Awards. The community members receive the P.A.W.S. award, P.A.W.S. stands for Perpetually a Wildcat Supporter. Mr. Alan Brake retired after teaching and coaching for many years here at R-II. Coach Brake has left a legacy of high expectations, hard work and respect. As a student you never had to wonder what he was thinking or where he was because his voice and laugh could be heard throughout the pod. Mr. Brake has been a Wildcat long enough to teach and coach former students' kids. There is no doubt that if you mention Coach Brake’s name to anyone who had the pleasure of having him as a teacher or coach for the three decades that he served as an educator in our district that they will for sure chuckle and have at least one story to share from their time in his health class, history class or on one of the teams he coached. Coach Alan Brake is truly one of a kind and the epitome of the term “Wildcat for Life”. Thank you is not enough to express our appreciation of his dedication to our students, staff and community. He is the keeper of our stats, responsible for many articles in the Montgomery Standard and the voice many associate with Friday Night Football. And, we would be remiss if we didn’t first say THANK YOU to Mrs. Jan Brake for sharing her husband with our district for many decades! Coach Brake, THANK YOU for your continued support of the Wildcats. You have made a lasting impression on many generations of Wildcats. We continue to take nominations for the Wildcat and P.A.W.S. Award by completing the linked form, or you can email me (jschluss@mc-wildcats.org) your nominations. Congratulations Mr. Brake, and thank you for your continued dedication to our students, district and community!
5 months ago, Jocelyn Schluss
Coach Brake
MRC2 Elementary Schools are hosting Title 1 Family Fun Night Under the Lights before the MCHS football game on Friday, September 22 from 5:30-6:30 pm. The event is free with your paid gate admission. Join us at the MCHS Football Stadium for lots of games, prizes, and fun.
7 months ago, Jocelyn Schluss
Under the Lights
Join JBE for a colorful morning of fun. The JBE PTO Color Run is scheduled for Saturday, October 7th at 9:00 am. Registrations are due back to the school by Tuesday, September 12th. Make sure your registration is in on time to guarantee your color run shirt.
7 months ago, Jocelyn Schluss
Color Run
Flyer
We can't wait to see our students!
8 months ago, Jocelyn Schluss
Bus
Open house for 9th and 11th grade students at MCHS will be held on August 15 from 5-7 pm, 10th and 12th grade students will be on August 16 from 5-7. MCMS 6th grade open house will be from 6-7:30 pm on August 16. JBE Meet and Greet will be from 4:45-7 pm, MCE Meet and Greet will be from 5-7 pm, both on August 17. MCMS will have 7th and 8th Open House on August 17 from 6-7:30 pm.
8 months ago, Jocelyn Schluss
We are ready to road trip to you!
8 months ago, Jocelyn Schluss
Road Trippin'
It's back to school time!
8 months ago, Jocelyn Schluss
Welcome Back!
MCR2 Student Registration is from noon to 8 pm on August 8. Please bring proof of residency and immunization records to get your students registered for the 2023-2024 school year.
8 months ago, Jocelyn Schluss
The Montgomery County R-II School District would like to announce the March winner of the Wildcat Award. The Wildcat Award is given to a staff member who exemplifies our mission of creating lifelong learners and productive citizens. We are excited to present this award to Mrs. Kista River. Mrs. River currently teaches PLTW at Montgomery County Middle School. In her years at MCMS she has served our students in many roles. Her nomination says, “Kista provides endless opportunities for learning in her classroom. Her curriculum is extensive, interesting, and grasps the interest of middle level learners which can be very hard. She has built a lot of positive relationships with students and has an amazing reputation in our building. She has dedicated a lot of time to our school and community and goes above and beyond to ultimately make students happy.” Congratulations, Kista, we truly appreciate your dedication to our students! The district invites parents, community members, and employees to nominate any district employee for the Wildcat Award by completing the nomination form.
11 months ago, Jocelyn Schluss
River Wildcat
Montgomery County R-2 is proud to announce the 2023 District Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Kristi Ferguson. Mrs. Ferguson teaches at Montgomery City Elementary and had several nominations from parents and colleagues. Congratulations, Mrs. Ferguson, and thank you for your outstanding service to our students and district!
12 months ago, Jocelyn Schluss
Ferguson TOY
MCR2 will host kindergarten screenings for the 2023-2024 school year in April. If your child (or you know a child) will be 5 years old before July 31, 2023, please see the attachment for details about kindergarten screening.
about 1 year ago, Jocelyn Schluss
Kindergarten Screening
MCR2 Title 1 Preschool Screening for the 2023-2024 school year will be held on March 17 at MCE and March 22 at JBE. If your child (or you know a child) will be 4 years old before July 31, 2023, please see the attachment for details.
about 1 year ago, Jocelyn Schluss
Preschool Screening
We are looking for future Wildcats! To help plan for the 2023-2024 school year, and beyond, we are asking for families with children ages 0-5 to complete the attached survey.
about 1 year ago, Jocelyn Schluss
Future Wildcats
MCR2 families are invited to attend the Science Fair at Montgomery City Elementary on January 12th. Student and class projects will be open for viewing from 5-6:30 pm. Thanks to generous community donors there will be a free meal served to the first 400 people attending the Science Fair. Awards will be given at 6:30 pm.
about 1 year ago, Jocelyn Schluss
Wildcat P.A.W.S. Award Winner, Jonesburg Optimist Montgomery County R-II is fortunate to have many great staff members and many wonderful community members who support our kids. The district recognizes staff members, as well as our community supporters each month with Wildcat Awards. The community members receive the P.A.W.S. award, P.A.W.S. stands for Perpetually a Wildcat Supporter. The winners of this month’s award give endless support to our staff and students in so many different ways! It seems that any time we ask, this group shows up for our kids and community. They volunteer time, labor, and donate money to make our schools a great place for students and staff to learn and grow. Their genuine care for the people in their community is evident through the actions of their members. We are excited to award this month’s P.A.W.S. award to the Jonesburg Optimist Club. We continue to take nominations for the Wildcat and P.A.W.S. Awards, there is a link on our website or you can email me your nominations. Congratulations to the Optimist!
over 1 year ago, Jocelyn Schluss
Jonesburg Optimist
The Montgomery County R-II School District would like to announce the October winner of the Wildcat Award. The Wildcat Award is given to a staff member who exemplifies our mission of creating lifelong learners and productive citizens. We are excited to present this award to Mr. Dustin Figg. Mr. Figg is the ISS, MO Options, and credit recovery teacher at Montgomery County High School. He also coaches basketball and middle school softball. His nomination says, “Dustin has been a great addition to our school district. He has been great at his role in the ISS room. He is able to connect with students and get them to complete their work and their classes to graduate high school. Students enjoy being around Dustin because he is always positive and has a good personality. Dustin is very involved outside the school day with coaching various sports and working the score board or book throughout the year!” Congratulations Dustin, we truly appreciate your dedication to our students!
over 1 year ago, Jocelyn Schluss
Figg Wildcat Award