Bring the whole family to Montgomery County Middle School from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM for a FREE afternoon of jumping, laughter, and family fun! Concessions will be available for purchase.
WOW! Our MCE Storybook Pumpkin Patch was overflowing with creativity, imagination, and some truly amazing pumpkins!
From beloved book characters to wonderfully creative designs, our Wildcats showed us that stories can come to life in so many different ways! 💙🐾
We want to give a **HUGE shoutout to EVERY student and family who participated!** The time, effort, and creativity that went into these pumpkins were incredible. With so many fantastic entries, we are proud of each and every one of you!
A special thank you to **Mrs. Polston** for organizing this fun celebration of reading and giving our students another opportunity to connect books with creativity!
📸 **Take a look at these amazing creations!** We hope you enjoy seeing them as much as we did!
🏆 **Wondering who our winners were?** Be sure to check out our **November MCE Family Newsletter**, where we'll celebrate our grade-level winners, Staff Picks, and the classroom with the most participants!
Thank you for helping us make reading fun, creative, and memorable for our Wildcats!
**Keep reading, imagining, and creating!** 💙⭐
A BIG Wildcat thank you to Hunter's Party Supply Center and Penny's Coffee Kitchen for generously donating a mini pumpkin for every student at Montgomery City Elementary!
We are so fortunate to have community partners who help make school a special place for our students. Thank you for spreading a little fall joy throughout MCE! 🧡🐾
**MCE Families: Important Afternoon Pick-Up Reminder**
The safety and security of our students is always a top priority at MCE. As we continue working to provide a safe and efficient afternoon dismissal, we want to remind families of our established car rider pick-up procedures.
Recently, we have experienced an increase in the number of families parking and walking to the vestibule to pick up their children. When our vestibule becomes crowded, it becomes difficult for staff to safely monitor and manage student dismissal. Additionally, assisting walk-up families creates delays for those waiting in the designated car rider line.
**Beginning Friday, October 9, students will be dismissed through our designated car rider line first.** We ask that all families picking up students at the end of the day use the car rider line whenever possible.
**Families who choose to park and walk up to the building are asked to remain in their vehicles until the car rider line has been completed.** Once the line is finished, families may approach the vestibule to pick up their children.
As a reminder, our regular car rider dismissal begins at 3:45 PM.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work together to keep dismissal safe, secure, and efficient for all MCE students and families!
Our October Parent Newsletter is ready! 💙🐾 Take a few minutes to check out everything happening at MCE this month.
Inside you’ll find:
- 💛 You Matter Week
- 🍂 Fall Family Fun Night
- 🎃 Fall Harvest Classroom Celebrations
- 📸 School Picture Day
- 📚 Parent-Teacher Conference information
- 🐾 PTO news & opportunities to get involved
- 🧢 Student Council Hat Days
- 📅 Important dates & reminders
And more!
🔗 October Parent Newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/gbs0r
October is going to be a busy and fun month at MCE! 💙💚
Our MCE families and community are invited to help us celebrate Diane Derocher and Carla Parker as they begin their well-deserved retirement!
📅 September 30, 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Montgomery City Elementary
Stop by to wish Diane and Carla well, share a favorite memory, and help us thank them for the many ways they have cared for and supported our MCE students, families, and staff. 💙
We hope to see you there!
Here’s a quick reference for our 2026–2027 elementary breakfast and lunch prices:
Breakfast
Full Price: $3.45
Reduced Price: $0.30
Lunch
Full Price: $3.85
Reduced Price: $0.40
A few reminders about additional items and servings:
🍽️ Second helping/entrée: $2.50
🍎 Side for students who bring their lunch: $0.50
🥛 Additional milk: $0.50
If you do not want your child to have the option of purchasing second helpings, please contact Ms. Debbie in the MCE office at extension 3002.
Thank you for helping us keep meal accounts and choices on track!
We are off to a great start at MCE! Our September newsletter is packed with important information to help families stay connected and informed as we settle into the new school year.
Inside you’ll find:
🍎 Important school reminders
📅 Upcoming dates & family events
🎉 PTO news and activities
🚨 School safety & drill information
💙 Updates and celebrations from around MCE
…and more!
Take a few minutes to check it out and save those important dates! 👇
🔗 September MCE Family Newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/dgyhrt
Thank you for a wonderful start to the 2026–2027 school year and for your continued partnership with MCE!
🍎 Have You Completed Your Free & Reduced Lunch Form?
MCE families are encouraged to complete and return their Free & Reduced Lunch form as soon as possible. Forms are accepted throughout the entire school year, but there’s a little extra reason to turn yours in early! 🎉
🎟️ Families who have submitted their form will be entered into a drawing on September 11th!
Even if you aren’t sure whether your family will qualify, we encourage you to complete the form. Participation helps ensure eligible families receive available benefits and supports important programs within our schools.
📄 Return your completed form to any MCR-2 school office.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete this important paperwork—and good luck in the drawing! 💙💛
**2026–27 Tax Rate Hearing Notice**
Montgomery County R-II School District will hold its annual Tax Rate Hearing on **Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.** in the Middle School Conference Room.
The attached notice provides information regarding the district's assessed valuation and proposed property tax rates for the 2026–27 fiscal year.
Please review the official Tax Rate Hearing Notice below for complete information.
Home-to-school communication is important, and we want to make sure families stay connected to what’s happening in their child’s classroom.
**Classroom communication from your child’s teacher will come through Rooms in the Montgomery County R-II app.** Teachers will use Rooms to share important information, updates, reminders, and more throughout the school year.
We encourage all parents and guardians to take a few minutes to:
📲 **Download the Montgomery County R-II app** from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
🔔 **Enable notifications** so you don’t miss important updates
🏫 **Check Rooms regularly** for communication from your child’s teacher
Taking these few simple steps will help keep you informed and connected throughout the school year.
**Download the app today and stay connected with MCE!** 💙
We are excited to welcome our MCE families back to school for **Teacher Meet & Greet on Thursday, August 20!**
Come say hello to your teacher, visit your classroom, and get comfortable with MCE before the first day of school!
🕔 **Families with last names A–M:** 5:00 PM
🕕 **Families with last names N–Z:** 6:00 PM
While you're here, families can:
🎒 Bring school supplies to drop off in the classroom
🏫 Explore classrooms, hallways, and special areas
👋 Meet teachers and other MCE staff
🚌 **Verify your child's bus number and pick-up or drop-off times**
🤝 Visit tables and booths from our community partners offering resources, services, and opportunities for families
Our goal is for every student to leave feeling **confident, connected, and ready for a great first day!**
We can't wait to open our doors and welcome our students and families back to MCE! 💙
**Developing lifelong learners through positive collaboration!**
While the 2:00 p.m. deadline for dismissal changes is not a new practice at MCE, this procedure will now be implemented district-wide to help ensure a safe, consistent dismissal process for every student.
We encourage MCE families to communicate dismissal changes as early in the day as possible. Early communication gives our office staff and teachers the time needed to make sure everyone has accurate information before dismissal begins.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep dismissal safe, smooth, and organized! 💙
📬 Teacher Reveal Letters Are Coming Soon! 🎉
MCE families, make sure your child is fully registered TODAY so they can receive their Teacher Reveal Letter the week of August 17th! 💙✉️
Need help completing registration? We’re here for you! MCE staff will be available at the school until 8:00 PM tonight to assist families with the registration process.
✅ Register today
🏫 Stop by MCE before 8:00 PM if you need assistance- be sure to bring a current proof of residency.
📬 Watch for your Teacher Reveal Letter the week of August 17th
We can’t wait for our students to find out who their teacher will be and to kick off another great year at MCE! 💙📚
We are hard at work getting everything ready for our students.
Make sure you’ve completed enrollment by August 12th so you know who your teacher will be before the big day!
See you soon!
🎉📚 Back-to-School Season is Here! 🐾
The halls of Montgomery City Elementary are coming alive again, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome our Wildcat families back for another amazing school year!
Our office staff has been hard at work preparing important back-to-school information packets, which will be mailed out later this week. Be sure to keep an eye on your mailbox for everything you'll need to get ready for a fantastic start to the school year, including important dates, registration information, and helpful reminders.
We're also excited to share that MCE will once again provide school supplies for every student! Check out the graphic below to see the few personal items students will still need to bring.
We can't wait to see our students' smiling faces and begin another year of developing lifelong learners through positive collaboration! 💙💛
Montgomery City Elementary has once again been recognized as a **Missouri SW-PBS Tier 3 Award of Excellence** school! This prestigious recognition is awarded to schools that implement Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports at the highest level, creating safe, supportive learning environments where students can thrive.
This honor reflects our commitment to our mission of **Developing Lifelong Learners Through Positive Collaboration.** Every day, our staff works together to build positive relationships, teach expectations, support student success, and create a school where every child feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to learn.
This achievement would not be possible without the dedication of our outstanding PBIS Leadership Team:
💙 Taylor Cowden
💙 Amanda Beshears
💙 Anna Henke-Cluver
💙 Mandy Rodgers
💙 Krisia Lovato
💙 Jamie Goring
💙 Ginny Ison
💙 Marina Hullings
💙 Leslie King
💙 Michael Kloeppel
💙 Laura Allen
Thank you for the countless hours you've invested in supporting both our students and staff. Your leadership, collaboration, and passion have helped make Montgomery City Elementary a place where positive behavior, academic growth, and meaningful relationships flourish.
Congratulations to our entire MCE staff, students, and families on this incredible accomplishment! Together, we are making a difference every day. 🐾💙
