6th Grade Awards Day
🚓👮♂️ Our 8th Graders had an eye-opening experience today thanks to the McCook Police Department and Nebraska State Patrol!
Officers led an impaired driving course designed to show the dangers of driving under the influence and the impact of distracted driving. With hands-on activities and powerful demonstrations, students saw firsthand how risky decisions can have serious consequences.
We’re thankful for this important lesson in safety and responsibility—and for the community members who help prepare our students for the future. 🚗🛑
🧭👣 Our 6th Graders hit the streets of McCook yesterday for the Heritage Walking Tour!
They explored historic sites, learned about our community’s rich past, and got a firsthand look at the stories that helped shape McCook. A big thank you to all who helped make this educational adventure possible!
Sixth grade student council members served as ambassadors for Sneak Peak Day. Fifth graders from Central Elementary take a tour of the Junior High, getting ready for their sixth grade year.
📣 McCook Junior High Newsletter is here! 📰
Stay up to date on all the latest news, events, and student highlights at MJH!
📎 Check it out here:
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🏃♂️🎉 6th Grade Track & Field Day! 🎉🏃♀️
Today our 6th graders had an amazing time at their Track and Field Day!
We want to thank Deveny Ford, Deveny Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, MNB Bank, Heartland New Holland, and Hoehner Rentals for sponsoring t-shirts for the meet. Your support helped make this day extra special for our students!
We truly appreciate your generosity and commitment to our school community! 💙
#TrackAndFieldDay #ThankYouSponsors #CommunitySupport
🚀 Our 8th graders had an exciting day at North Platte Community College for a vocational tour!
They explored a variety of trade careers and got hands-on insight into opportunities in fields like welding, automotive, construction, and more. This was a great chance for them to start thinking about their futures and the many paths available after high school!
A big thank you to NPCC for hosting our students and giving them a glimpse into the world of skilled trades. 🔧🔨🔩
📢 Congratulations to our Destination Imagination Teams! 🎉
A huge shoutout to our incredible teams for their outstanding performances this weekend! 👏
🏆 Central Elementary School – 3rd Place & STATE QUALIFIER!
🏆 McCook Junior High – 1st Place & STATE QUALIFIER!
🏆 McCook High School – 1st Place & STATE QUALIFIER!
We are so proud of all the creativity, teamwork, and dedication these students have shown. Best of luck at state! 🎭🚀💡 #DestinationImagination #StateBound
Order your junior high yearbook today! Payment plans are available. More information will be available at parent/teacher conferences and in the March newsletter.
2025 Midstate Nebraska Chapter Competition Results
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On February 3, 2025, 172 students from 21 schools participated in MathCounts and the University of Nebraska-Kearney. McCook Junior High had 8 participants: 7th Grade - Rinlee Blomstedt and Xander Galarneau; 8th Grade -John Martinez, Kaden Riggins, Carlie Rupp, Emma Sheldon, Pavyn Terry, and Maximus Van Stelton,
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Xander Galarneau placed 1st and Kaden Riggins placed third on the individual test to qualify for the state competition in Lincoln on March 22, 2025. Xander and Kaden scored in the top 5% of the 172 competitors. Maximus Van Stelton and Pavyn Terry scored in the top 15%.
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The team of Xander, John, Kaden, and Max placed fourth out 21 schools. They were just one place shy of qualifying their team for state competition.
📢 Parent-Teacher Conferences – Sign Up Now! 📢
McCook Junior High will be holding spring conferences on:
📅 Tuesday, March 4th (2:30 – 7:40 PM)
📅 Thursday, March 6th (8:00 – 11:40 AM)
We encourage parents and students to attend and discuss progress with all teachers, including exploratory and PE teachers!
🔹 Sign Up Using the Links Below:
✅ 6th Grade: https://forms.gle/E8L8PPBJNAJw8iWBA
✅ 7th Grade: https://forms.gle/cxYvZHaqdx1KhJx86
✅ 8th Grade: https://forms.gle/QAoxL4GpChLkxXNB6
Students have worked hard to prepare for these conferences! Let’s support their learning journey together. 💡📚
For questions, call 📞 (308) 344-4400 (Opt 2) or email:
📩 6th Grade: jbedore@mccookbison.org
📩 7th Grade: tlentz@mccookbison.org
📩 8th Grade: clindsay@mccookbison.org
#McCookJH
Chapter MathCounts Competition at UNK
McCook Junior High Individual State Qualifiers
1st Place Xander Galarneau
3rd Place Kaden Riggins
McCook Junior High MathCounts School Competition Results
1st Place - Xander Galarneau (7th grade)
2nd Place (tie) - Max Van Stelton (8th grade) & John Martinez (8th grade)
The top 9 students in the school competition have qualified for the MidState Chapter Competition at the University of Nebraska at Kearney on Monday, February 3, 2025.
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6th Grade: Caleb Cochran
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7th Grade: Rinlee Blomstedt, Xander Galarneau, and alternate James Blomstedt
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8th Grade: John Martinez, Kaden Riggins, Carlie Rupp, Emma Sheldon, Pavyn Terry, and alternate Alani Neal
🎉 Exciting News Alert! 🎉 Get ready for simplified navigation with our NEW McCook Public Schools App, launching soon!
🚀 Say goodbye to confusion and hello to seamless navigation at your fingertips! Whether you're exploring classes, events, or time-sensitive updates, our revamped app will make it easier than ever to stay connected and informed.
Download the McCook Public Schools app from the iOS or Google Play Store. If you have already downloaded the app, stay tuned for more details and prepare to unlock a world of convenience right from your mobile device!📱✨
The McCook Jr High Student Council recently donated $150 to the Adopt a Chaplain organization. Link to story: https://www.mccookgazette.com/story/3059689.html
MJH Spirit Week Grinches
MJH Spirit Week Grinches
Our McCook Public Schools app keeps getting better and better! Parents/guardians who have already created a Rooms account can now access new app features like chat via the web and in the app.
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McCook Junior High Fall Dance: Husker Themed
Lexington Math Competition: Middle School
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Xander Galarneau, Isaac Long, James Blomstedt & Rinlee Blomstedt - Team 3rd Place; Xander Galarneau - Individual Sprint Round 3rd Place
