McCook Public Schools 2026/27 School Calendar
Free & Reduced Lunch Applications Now Available
Paper applications for the Free and Reduced Lunch program have been mailed to all households. A new application is required every school year, and we encourage all families to apply.
Apply Online or by Paper: You can return the paper form to the Superintendent’s Office OR apply online via Infinite Campus (you do not need to do both). To Apply Online: Log into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal - Click More (bottom left) - Select Meal Benefits - Click "Click Here to Start the Application Process and follow the steps."
Questions? Reach out to Trisha Willis at 308-344-4400, ext. 5.
McCook Public Schools is hiring for the 2026/27 school year! Print applications from here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KojE014qNyq32bgpglUKAv0eBy_0phl7/view and submit to Erin Ruppert at eruppert@mccookbison.org
🏈💥 MCCOOK FOOTBALL LEAGUE KICKS OFF NEXT WEEK! 💥🏈
We still have open slots in both the 5th/6th Grade and 7th/8th Grade divisions — it's not too late to sign up!
🔥 Full Contact Football in McCook, NE
📣 Open to players entering 5th–8th grade (Limit: 80 per division)
💸 Just $150 per player (Includes equipment, coaching, t-shirt, etc.)
✅ Equipment Checkout: MONDAY, JULY 6th @ McCook Jr. High
• Pre-Registered Players: 6:00–6:30 PM
• Walk-Up Registrations Welcome: 6:30–7:00 PM
⚠️ Can’t make it Monday? We’ll still accept registrations before the first practice on Tuesday, July 7th, as long as slots and equipment are still available.
🏃♂️ First Practice: Tuesday, July 7th
🏟️ Game Night #1: Thursday, July 16th
📞 Questions? Contact Coach Joe Vetrovsky at 308-737-1748
We’re EXCITED to kick off the league season — see you out there!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bq7gwWtDH_AtlZeAWwTfqn97lhdEIja6/view?usp=drive_link
We still have open slots in both the 5th/6th Grade and 7th/8th Grade divisions — it's not too late to sign up!
🔥 Full Contact Football in McCook, NE
📣 Open to players entering 5th–8th grade (Limit: 80 per division)
💸 Just $150 per player (Includes equipment, coaching, t-shirt, etc.)
✅ Equipment Checkout: MONDAY, JULY 6th @ McCook Jr. High
• Pre-Registered Players: 6:00–6:30 PM
• Walk-Up Registrations Welcome: 6:30–7:00 PM
⚠️ Can’t make it Monday? We’ll still accept registrations before the first practice on Tuesday, July 7th, as long as slots and equipment are still available.
🏃♂️ First Practice: Tuesday, July 7th
🏟️ Game Night #1: Thursday, July 16th
📞 Questions? Contact Coach Joe Vetrovsky at 308-737-1748
We’re EXCITED to kick off the league season — see you out there!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bq7gwWtDH_AtlZeAWwTfqn97lhdEIja6/view?usp=drive_link
McCook Public Schools July Summer Food Program sign up is available! Sign up via this link or use the QR code on the graphic: https://forms.gle/TDXDCeJdRNgQrURx5
🏟️ Scoreboard Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Contact Mr. Nichols 308-344-4400 x 1 or dnichols@mccookbison.org for more information.
Support our students, athletes, and community while promoting your business through scoreboard sponsorships.
Interested in learning more? Visit the link below for sponsorship details and information:
Scoreboard Sponsorship Information - https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/wz768L0qUbFdW
Support our students, athletes, and community while promoting your business through scoreboard sponsorships.
Interested in learning more? Visit the link below for sponsorship details and information:
Scoreboard Sponsorship Information - https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/wz768L0qUbFdW
🍎 FREE SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM 🥪
McCook Public Schools
Hey McCook families! Just a quick reminder that our Summer Food Program pickup starts TODAY! Keep your kids fueled and healthy all summer long.
📅 When to Pick Up
Start Date: Today, Monday, June 1st
Weekly Days: Mondays & Thursdays
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
📍 Location
McCook Elementary Parking Lot (1500 West 3rd St)
Spread the word! Let’s make sure every kid in our community has access to great meals this summer. See you there! 😊
McCook Public Schools
Hey McCook families! Just a quick reminder that our Summer Food Program pickup starts TODAY! Keep your kids fueled and healthy all summer long.
📅 When to Pick Up
Start Date: Today, Monday, June 1st
Weekly Days: Mondays & Thursdays
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
📍 Location
McCook Elementary Parking Lot (1500 West 3rd St)
Spread the word! Let’s make sure every kid in our community has access to great meals this summer. See you there! 😊
K-5 Summer school starts today @McCook Elementary! Here are some details that will help make our day smooth (er)!
*reminder* The Summer Food Program starts next week. Please be sure to sign up if you haven't yet.
Our Summer Food Program is back for Summer 2026! A simple sign-up is required and can be completed by using the QR code OR this link: https://forms.gle/7am7BxcCkxCyx74e8. Everyone in our community 1-18 is eligible for this program. A drive thru style pick up will be on Mondays and Thursdays starting June 1, 2026 from 11:00am - 12:15pm at McCook Elementary School. Contact the Business Office with any questions at 308-344-4400 x 5.
Our Summer Food Program is back for Summer 2026! A simple sign-up is required and can be completed by using the QR code OR this link: https://forms.gle/7am7BxcCkxCyx74e8. Everyone in our community 1-18 is eligible for this program. A drive thru style pick up will be on Mondays and Thursdays starting June 1, 2026 from 11:00am - 12:15pm at McCook Elementary School. Contact the Business Office with any questions at 308-344-4400 x 5.
🏟️ Scoreboard Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
Support our students, athletes, and community while promoting your business through scoreboard sponsorships.
Interested in learning more? Visit the link below for sponsorship details and information:
Scoreboard Sponsorship Information - https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/wz768L0qUbFdW
Support our students, athletes, and community while promoting your business through scoreboard sponsorships.
Interested in learning more? Visit the link below for sponsorship details and information:
Scoreboard Sponsorship Information - https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/wz768L0qUbFdW
Our Summer Food Program is back for Summer 2026! A simple sign-up is required and can be completed by using the QR code OR this link: https://forms.gle/7am7BxcCkxCyx74e8. Everyone in our community 1-18 is eligible for this program. A drive thru style pick up will be on Mondays and Thursdays starting June 1, 2026 from 11:00am - 12:15pm at McCook Elementary School. Contact the Business Office with any questions at 308-344-4400 x 5.
Congratulations to these students for their achievements!
Get the full story @ MPS News Article: 5th Grade Poster Winners
Canvas Data Breach Update
MPS is relieved to report that the data accessed by an unauthorized individual in Canvas has been successfully recovered and secured. Canvas has confirmed that any copies of the compromised data have been deleted and that assurances are in place to ensure the data will not be further shared on the dark web or other platforms.
As a district, we remain committed to maintaining standard security practices and continue to encourage staff and students to stay vigilant regarding phishing attempts and other suspicious online activities.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this process.
MPS is relieved to report that the data accessed by an unauthorized individual in Canvas has been successfully recovered and secured. Canvas has confirmed that any copies of the compromised data have been deleted and that assurances are in place to ensure the data will not be further shared on the dark web or other platforms.
As a district, we remain committed to maintaining standard security practices and continue to encourage staff and students to stay vigilant regarding phishing attempts and other suspicious online activities.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this process.
It is Graduation Day! Congratulations to the Class of 2026 on a job well done. The graduation ceremony will begin at 6:00 pm this evening at the Graff Events Center on the Mid Plains Community College campus. The link for the live stream will be shared via our social media channels. Go Bison!
Sales end May 15, 2026!!
We're hiring for the 26/27 school year! If interested visit our website: www.mccookbison.org or you can contact Erin Ruppert for more information.
McCook Public Schools Military Signing Day 4.30.26
Travis Merchant: Nebraska National Guard
Blake Rodewald: Army ROTC
Brecken Gale: Nebraska National Guard
Peyton Cock: Nebraska National Guard
Simon Garcia: Nebraska National Guard
Kayden Smith: Nebraska National Guard
Travis Merchant: Nebraska National Guard
Blake Rodewald: Army ROTC
Brecken Gale: Nebraska National Guard
Peyton Cock: Nebraska National Guard
Simon Garcia: Nebraska National Guard
Kayden Smith: Nebraska National Guard
Join us tomorrow May 1, May 2 and/or May 3! It's sure to be a Rockin Good Time!
McCook high school choir concert will be held on Thursday, April 30 beginning at 7:00 pm in the high school auditorium as scheduled.
The McCook junior high choir concert has been moved to Tuesday, May 5 beginning at 7:00 pm in the high school auditorium.
The McCook junior high choir concert has been moved to Tuesday, May 5 beginning at 7:00 pm in the high school auditorium.