Mustang TV News: Week of Friday, December 15
Look for these news stories and more:
New Bell Schedule, College Applications Process, The Voice, Jingle Fest Spirit Week, and Bean Boozled
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On Friday, witnessing our amazing SHINE students unwrap gifts was truly one of the highlights of the year. Huge shoutout to the dedicated staff who bring Mr. & Mrs. Claus and make the magic happen. 🎅🤶 What a heartwarming day at MCHS!
The Peer Tutors who pour into the SHINE students every day were so excited for them. The display of compassion and generosity proves the next generation is full of love. #McCrackenProud
House 2 Vice Principal Mr. Edwards, House 4 Counselor Mr. Simmons, House 5 Counselor Mr. Watwood, and English Teacher Mrs. Morris attended Interchange, the annual statewide Infinite Campus training this past week.
Hats off to Mrs. Keila Morris, Mr. Jeremy Watwood, and Central Office Staff Member Michelle Champion for representing MCPS with passion and excellence as they presented their individual sessions at Interchange! Kudos to Infinite Campus for recognizing the outstanding contributions of our McCracken County High School educators. To present alongside Infinite Campus teacher trainers, programmers, and KDE staff is an honor. This goes to show the incredible talent we have within our MCPS family! We are proud to be part of a district that values continuous learning and collaboration. #McCrackenProud
FCCLA hosted a cookie decorating/card making meeting for the Ronald McDonald House. They sent 2 HUGE care packages to Nashville and Louisville stuffed with toys, books, cookies, crafts, and Little Debbies. Way to go, FCCLA! #McCrackenProud
Congratulations Mustangs Coed Cheerleader Brady Miller on being named a 2024 NFinity All-American! #McCrackenProud
Make-up finals or tests need to be completed next week. Students can make them up Monday, December 18 - Wednesday, December 20: 8-11 am.
Tonight at the December Board of Education meeting the Board approved the 2024-2025 school calendar.
It is almost that time! ONLY 2 days of school left.
Four McCracken Students Spent Five Days at Disney With The Gary Sinise Foundation
Last week, Disney World welcomed more than 700 families of fallen military heroes to the annual Gary Sinise Foundation “Snowball Express” event where more than 1,800 children and surviving spouses had the opportunity to bond with the only people who can truly understand their loss: one another. Four McCracken County Schools students were in attendance Atleigh Stanley (MCHS), Alaina Stanley (LOI), Nolan Pool (LOI), and Arabella Pool (HLOE). The students went to honor their fathers- Sergeant First Class Derrick Pool, Kentucky Army National Guard, and a Heath High School graduate. Sergeant Chad Stanley, United States Marine Corps, and a Lone Oak High School graduate.
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/12/disney-joins-with-gary-sinise-foundation-to-honor-fallen-military-heroes/
Congratulations Mustangs Dance Team - 2023 KHSAA State 3rd Place Game Day & 4th Place Jazz! #McCrackenProud
Congratulations to the McCracken County Mustangs Coed Cheer Team- State Champions! #McCrackenProud
Sanders Family Christmas at Market House Theatre runs December 7-17 featuring Sam Lynn (Dennis Sanders, MCHS Student), Emily Parker (Denise Sanders, LOMS Teacher (plays the opposite twin to Sam), Rachel Dodson (Vera Sanders, HES teacher), and Jack Hensel (Sound Technician, HMS Student).
Christmas Eve, 1941. As the Depression wanes and war looms following the Pearl Harbor attack, the Sanders family is about to bid farewell to their son, a soon-to-be Marine. In the meantime, the Sanders Family Singers lead the Christmas celebration at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Reverend Mervin Oglethorpe (Clint Warf), the part-time worker at the local pickle plant, joins the family in delivering a festive, humorous, and touching gospel musical filled with classic holiday hymns and
carols. The cast also features Chuck Wilkins as Uncle Stanley, Adam Horbovetz as Burl, Rachel Dodson as Vera (Burl's wife), Sam Lynn as Dennis and Emily Parker as Denise who are twins, and Liz Hammonds as June, the twins' sister, who expresses herself through sign language. The production team includes direction and scenic design by Michael Cochran, music direction by Cindy Miller, and lighting design by Jerome Veit, costume design by Eddie Barrows, and stage management and
properties by Alexandra Brue.
Don't miss the chance to be part of this night of faith, family, and gospel as “Sanders Family Christmas” graces the stage at Market House Theatre. Performances are scheduled from December 7-17, 2023. Tickets can be purchased online at MarketHouseTheatre.org or by contacting the box office at (270) 444-6828.
