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School Leaders to Answer Questions about Mason City School Levy
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Mason City Schools' Superintendent Kevin Bright, Treasurer Richard Gardner, Board President Debbie Delp and Board Vice-President Kevin Wise will answer community member's questions about the district's upcoming operating levy.The 6.95 mill "phased-in" levy will keep quality staff, up-to-date technology and textbooks, and opportunities for students. WHEN: Thursday, September 16, 2010 from... more info


PSAT Test Date, October 13, 2010
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INFORMATION FOR JUNIORSThe PSAT is a nationally standardized test designed for juniors in high school. The test provides practice for the SAT 1 and is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship program.  Only MHS juniors are guaranteed a seat for this test, which will given on the national test date of October 13.  There is no make-up day for this test. It measures critical... more info


Child Nutrition Fuels Learning in MCS
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Earl and Hicks
"We fuel learning!" That's the philosophy of the Mason City Schools' Child Nutrition staff, formerly Food Service Management. And that's why Supervisor Darlene Hicks and her staff are continually developing new and appealing ways to encourage wise food choices for Mason students. In each building, healthy choices are available to students as part of the daily menu: fresh fruits and vegetables; low... more info


MMS's Gallimore Named Master Teacher in Ohio
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Rebecca Gallimore
Congratulations to Mason Middle School language arts teacher Rebecca Gallimore, who was recognized by the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation as this year's "Master Teacher" for the state of Ohio. Each year, the Foundation recognizes and rewards Ohio's most effective educators by presenting four individuals with top educator awards. As Master Teacher, Gallimore received an engraved crystal bowl and... more info


Walk Through Mason History at MHS Rotary-Funded Display
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Walking History Tour
The Rotary Club of Mason and Deerfield partnered with Mason High School to help students and staff create a Walking History Tour-- which includes photos of nearly every graduating class, plus displays of local, national and world events. The tour stops are located throughout the high school building and are open to the public. The display in entirely funded privately funded by the Rotary Club of... more info


District Adds Text Messaging to Its CommunitySafe Communications System:
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Company Continues to Provide FREE Service to DistrictParents are busy people. They need to get information on what is happening in their children’s school sent to them, especially if there is an emergency. Mason City Schools uses the CommunitySafe system to ensure that parents are in the know for the routine, as well as in the event of an emergency. Because Mason agreed to pilot the... more info


Help Mason Heights Earn Extra Cash!
Mason Heights Elementary
Help Mason Heights earn extra cash and merchandise at no extra cost to you by clipping and sending in labels from BoxTops, Tyson, and Labels for Education (Campbells) products. Our collection time for BoxTops, Campbells, and Tyson labels runs from Sept. 7th to Oct. 15th.Please send in your BoxTop labels, Campbells UPCs or lids, and Tyson panels in an envelope or plastic bag with YOUR TEACHER'S... more info


Mason City School District Named 'Excellent' for 11th Consecutive Year
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Earns 5th Highest Score in State Academic Rankings, Meets AYP.  For the eleventh year in a row, Mason City Schools earned an “Excellent” rating from the state of Ohio. The district scored a perfect 26 out of 26 indicators on this year’s Report Card. Mason City Schools have achieved a “perfect” score since the inception of the Ohio State Report Card in 2000-2001. The district is one... more info


Mason Schools Foundation Calls for Founder’s Award Nominations
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In an effort to recognize the accomplishments and efforts of a community contributor who goes "above and beyond," The Mason Schools Foundation will announce its third winner of the Campbell Family Founder’s Award during the Mason Schools Foundation Gala on October 9, 2010.In 2008, the Mason Schools Foundation established the Campbell Family Founder’s Award in honor of Ken and Joan Campbell— whose... more info


Mason Schools Foundation to Hold 3rd Annual Gala October 9
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The Mason Schools Foundation will present its 2010 Gala, chaired by Kelly Brannock, on October 9 at the Manor House. The annual black-tie Gala is one of the Foundation’s largest fundraising events of the year.  The event is expected to bring together more than 300 friends of Mason Schools, and raise an estimated $30,000 to support taking Mason students "above and beyond."  Over the last... more info


Mason School District Saves Nearly $1 Million Through Energy Conservation Efforts
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Mason City Schools' Green Team Efforts are paying off for the environment-- and for the district's bottom line. Energy-saving measures implemented by Mason City Schools have saved nearly $1 million in three years.Since establishing the energy reduction effort in the 2006-2007 fiscal year, the district has saved $920,653 and reduced energy-related expenses by 26.7 percent. Last year, the district... more info


Go Krogering to Earn Money for the Mason Schools Foundation
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You don’t have to spend any extra money to help the Mason Schools Foundation. Just buy your groceries at Kroger with your reusable Mason Schools Foundation Kroger gift card, and 4% will come back to help take Mason students above and beyond. It is really that easy! Get and use your Kroger gift cardsCards are available at the Central Office, 211 North East St., or by emailing Mason Schools... more info