Congratulations to the McNabb 8th grade Baseball Team for winning the Bluegrass Conference Championship, a first for McNabb.  The team was also the regular seasion Champions for the second time.

Just a reminder to all of those that are interested in cheering for McNabb this upcoming season. McNabb cheerleading tryouts will ebgin next Tuesday May 21st and will last until Friday May 24th. Tryouts are at MCIS from 4-6 every day. Everyone interested in trying out needs to have a current physical before you can participate. Thanks!

The Montgomery County School System will break new ground with an intensive two-day learning experience for K-12 teachers throughout the region this summer. The sessions will be held on June 6th and 7th from 8:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. at the Montgomery County Intermediate School, 1040 Maysville Road, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. Click the title link for additional information.

Tryouts for the MCHS Dance Team will be held on May 20th - 23rd in the Building II gym from 4-6 p.m.  Girls are asked to dress in appropriate athletic attire with tennis shoes, and to bring a completed physical form.  Tryouts are open to girls in current grades 7-11.

Integrity Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation will provide free sports physicals for Montgomery County Athletes on Saturday, June 8th.  Physicals will begin at 8 am and run through noon.  The doors will be locked at 11:40 am to make sure we get kids through to the doctors, who have prior engagements, before noon. 

Athletes 18 years and younger MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY PARENT/GUARDIAN. They will not be permitted to go through the line unless their parent/guardian is with them to fill out & sign the paperwork, NO EXCEPTIONS!

Students/Parents, please print off the KHSAA physical form online and have your personal information filled out in advance.

Our 8th grade band went to state assessment at Morehead on Friday and received distinguished ratings across the board!! Congratulations to all the members!

Click HERE to download McNabb Yearbook Order Form. Deadline to order is May 3rd.

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McNabb Middle School Council

Congratulations to the 2013-2014 members of our schools council:

Tamara Hart, Parent Member

Laura Fraley, Parent Member

Kevin Bowling, Teacher Member

Christopher Cobb, Teacher Member

Nancy Cooper, Teacher Member

TBA, Principal and Chair

We look forward to a great year working together to make our school even better!

The 7th grade band students traveled to Morehead University for state assessment this past Friday. The band received distinguished ratings across the board!!

The April 12th parent newsletter has been posted to the website.  Click here to view.

Additionally, the McNabb Council Site-Based Decision Making council is asking for your input and assistance as we start the process of selecting our school’s new principal.  We are encouraging you to complete this online survey in an effort to get your feedback to assist us in this selection.  Thank you for your time and willingness to be a part of McNabb’s new principal selection process.  Click the link below to complete the survey.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6HLQNJ3

WANT TO JOIN THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOLS' WINNING TEAM?  A district-wide Employment Expo will be held on April 20th at the Montgomery County High School Arena.  Principals and other staff members will be on-hand to discuss potential career opportunities for both certified and classified positions.  For more information on the Employment Expo, please click here.

The softball game scheduled for tomorrow night will be postponed until Friday due to cold weather. Thank you!

The March 15, 2013 Parent E-Link has been posted.  Please click here to read. 

There will be NO SCHOOL in Montgomery County Schools on Wednesday, March 13th. The girls basketball team will be competing in the Sweet Sixteen Basketball Tournament in Bowling Green.  The team will play Ashland Blazer at 1:30 (2:30 p.m. EST)  If the girls win on Wednesday, the team will play on Friday at noon. (11:00 a.m. EST)  There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, March 15th due to KEA Day.  

McNabb students had one last celebration Thursday for Black History Month. Sounds of Education traveled from Atlanta, Georgia to bring education on black history through music and dance to all of the students at an assembly.

 Montgomery County Schools will be dismissed ONE HOUR EARLY on Friday, March 1st due to the boys regional basketball tournament. Boys are scheduled to play Bishop Brossart at Mason County at 5:00 p.m. The early release will allow our bus drivers to run their routes and also ensure that players, coaches, students and staff are able to be transported to Mason Co. safely.

McNabb Students were recognized at last nights board meeting for their recent accomplishments. These students include members of the Girls Volleyball Team for their successful first season,the STLP memebers for making it to state, and our students who have submitted essays for Black History Month. We are really proud of all of these students!

Congratulations to all of our students and their parents who made Mulan, Jr. a hit.  Your hard work was appreciated.

If you plan to sign up to play sports through the Parks & Recreation Department, please be advised that sign-ups for t-ball, baseball and softball are going on February 25 - March 16th online at www.msmcparksandrec.com or in person at the City Pool. The cost is $55 (or $75 after March 16th, if spots are still available). Games begin on May 4th. For more information, visit the website or call 859-498-8728.

A new monthly feature has been added to the district webpage, Student Spotlight.  Student Spotlight will feature a student from each school each month.  Click the Student Spotlight icon on the left side of the page to see the students that are featured for February.

A Commission for School Safety & Security has been established as an independent review panel to assess school safety throughout the school district.  The Commission would like to offer parents an opportunity to complete a brief survey providing feedback about school safety, security, and policies.  The survey link will remain active until February 25th. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the link below.

http://district.montgomery.kyschools.us/it/stusafetysurvey.asp

Tryouts for baseball, softball and soccer at McNabb Middle School have been scheduled for dates ranging from February 15th - 20th.  Click here for more details.

Mr. Russell  Halsey has resigned as Principal of McNabb Middle School, effective February 8, 2013.  Please click here to read the letter which provides additional details.

In its first year the McNabb Middle School 8th grade Volleyball Team has claimed the Runner-Up title in the Bluegrass Conference Volleyball Championship.  The girls beat the #2 and #3 seeded teams before losing in the championship game to the #1 seed.

Operation Preparation will take place in March.  We need your help!  Click here for more details.

McNabb Academic Team won the 19th Region Governor's Cup Championship tonight at Estill County MS.  They advance to State Finals in March.

Six students placed individually: Language Arts, 1st place, Sloan Lansdale, 4th place, Callie Arnold, Social Studies, 4th place, Zebulon Hart and 5th, Sam Burton, Mathematics 4th place, Noah Woosley and 5th place, Madison Cline. 

Future Problem Solving Team placed second in the region and will advance to State Finals. Team members include Madison Cline, Sloan Lansdale, Josh Estes, and Kaitlyn Parker.  FPS alternates are Noah Woosley and Karisma Keeton.

The academic team is coached by Stephanie Chamberlain and Phoebe Crum.

Congratulations to the 8th grade girls volleyball team!! They have advanced to the championship game in the tournament. They will play Thursday night in Clark County for all those who would like to come out and support our ladies! Congratulations and Good luck on Thursday!

The middle school bands will be performing at McNabb tomorrow night! Bring the whole family out for an enjoyable evening of wonderful music and support our program and students at the same time! Hope to see you there!

Congratulations to McNabb Academic Team who won  District Governor's Cup over Bath, Powell, and Menifee Counties today.  They took first place in FPS, Quick Recall, Math, Language Arts, and Social Studies.  All three students competing in Math and Language Arts advanced and every content area will have a McNabb student competing at Regionals.  Tell our students how proud you are of them when you see them around town and at school!

*Important New Information *

We are off to a great start to a new semester! As such, we want to keep you informed about all things going on at our school! Recently, the dress code, behavior management plan, and common area expectations have been updated. Parents should have received a copy home last week. These documents can now be found on our website.

• Simply look to the left.
• Click on Expectations and Procedures.
• Click individually on the updated Dress Code 2012-2013, the Common Area Expectations, the Behavior Management Plan, or the ASP Procedures for more information.

(Note: The Behavior Management Plan includes how and what rewards our students can earn.)

School will be closed on Monday, January 21st in observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 
 

McNabb Middle School SBDM Parent Elections will be held on April 23-25th.  For more information, please click here.

Congratulations to Montgomery County for being named as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People!  Make plans now to join in the community-wide celebration and kids day on October 6th.  Click here for details.

Help support orchestra, district wide!

The Montgomery County Orchestra program will be presenting its Stringapalooza event on Friday, May 3rd from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Montgomery County High School cafeteria.  The event includes a silent auction, bake sale, pizza and drinks, children's games, orchestra music, and an "instrument petting zoo."  Click here to view the flyer for the event.

April 22: Staff Input - Principal Selection Process

Time: 4 - 5

Where: McNabb Auditorium

April 22: SBDM Meeting

Time: 5-6

Where: McNabb Auditorium

April 22: Parent Input - Principal Selection Process

Time: 6 - 7

Where: McNabb Auditorium

May 1 : SBDM Special Call Principal Selection Process

Time: 4pm

Where: District Curriculum Office

May 2: SBDM Special Call - Principal Selection Process

Time: 5pm (CLOSED SESSION)

Where: District Curriculum Office

The McNabb Middle School Academic Team advanced to state competition, finishing among the final 24 teams.  This is the highest level McNabb has ever achieved in state academic competition.  Congratulations!

Parent E-Link newsletter has been posted....click here 
 

The school system greatly appreciates volunteers and a number of caring individuals have indicated their willingness to serve in this capacity. Six training sessions have been set up throughout the school district. for people who have expressed (or would like to express) interest in volunteering time in the schools.  It is mandatory for individuals who are willing to volunteer to attend one of the session.  Please click here for session dates and additional information.

     The March 2013 Student Spotlight has been posted. Please click here to read.

Parent nominations for SBDM are currently being held in the YSC at McNabb until April 19 at 3:30.

Parent elections will be held April 23-24 from 7:30 - 3:30. Also, on April 25 elections will stay open until 7:30 pm.  Elections will be held in the YSC at McNabb.

For more information, please see contact Tonia Witt at 859-585-6790 or email her at tonia.witt@montgomery.kyschools.us

Thank you for all you do to make our school a success!

Jackson Campbell was recently nominated for the Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program.  Every year, Kohl’s recognizes and rewards young volunteers across the country for their amazing contributions to their communities.  Jackson is a seventh grade student at McNabb Middle School and volunteers each morning at Camargo Elementary assisting with morning drop off.  Dan Whitaker, Guidance Counselor at Camargo Elementary stated, “Jackson is an excellent student and a wonderful asset to Camargo Elementary.  He always has a smile on his face.  We are very fortunate at Camargo to have such a wonderful young volunteer to assist with morning drop off.   He is a true rising star and we look forward to seeing him prosper in the future.” 

The Calipari Satellite Tour Camp will once again include a stop in Montgomery County -June 12th from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.  There is a cost for the camp, which is for students in grades K-12.  The 2011 and 2012 camps sold out, so early registration is recommended for those interested.  Click here for more details.

The Montgomery County Schools Facebook page has been in operation for just over two months and already has over 1,000 subscribers!  Thank you for joining us.  If you haven't already done so, visit www.facebook.com/MontgomeryCountySchools

STLP Survey:

Mr. White - Part 1

STLP Survey

Mr. White, Part 2

STLP Survey

Ms. Witt: