Updates and Reminders

1. Spring Break 2022 is almost upon us. Our schools will be closed March 21 - April 1. We will return on Monday, April 4 for the final 8 weeks of the 21-22 school year. Please refer to the 21-22 Academic Calendar button below and plan accordingly1

2. We have received the guidance and recommendations from the IDOH and the HCHD regarding the transition for contact tracing and quarantines. With our extremely low number of positive cases for C-19 and manageable effort for contact tracing notification, we are staying the course with our processes through the first couple of weeks following spring break. We respect each individual's choice in regards to masks, vaccinations, quarantines, etc. in an effort to continue to provide in person instruction for our students! Teamwork makes the Dream work!

3.The C-19 vaccines & boosters are available to everyone age 5+ and the most effective way to prevent serious illness and hospitalization from the virus. We will send updates for the availability of the vaccines through Hendricks Regional Health & the Hendricks County Health Department. The C-19 vaccines are also available at local pharmacies.

4. We need everyone to continue to do their part in minimizing the spread of Covid-19. Daily health screenings by everyone is imperative. Covid-19 symptomatic individuals or symptomatic individuals for other illnesses need to stay home. If you are getting tested, please stay home until you receive the results. If a family member tests positive, it is recommended for all family members to quarantine to substantially reduce the spread. Please report absences to our schools.

5. The labor shortage and Covid-19 have impacted our school bus transportation department. We have needed to consolidate bus routes, may need to consolidate further, and may need to eliminate routes. We will need all families to prepare accordingly for alternative transportation in an emergency situation and potentially long-term. We will continue to explore other opportunities associated with school bus transportation (bus driver recruiting, walking zones, parent transportation, etc.). Your cooperation and understanding are appreciated and expected. Please consider joining our transportation team as a bus driver and/or passing along the opportunity to others. The application process and paid training information are available on our website.

6. On Friday, February 25, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) eliminated the mask requirement for schools buses. Masks are no longer required on MCCSC school buses. Please adjust accordingly!

7. Please click on the buttons below for additional information. We aim to keep you informed!

• School Board Meeting Summary, March 9, 2022
• "Teacher Tuesday" - Chase Bauer, Language Arts, Cascade High School
• CMS Presentation of Secrets on the Shelf
• MCCSC Academic Achievement Data, January 2022
• A Guide to School Delays & Closings
• Return to Instruction Protocols for the 2021-22 school year
• Employment opportunities. Please consider serving our school district by joining our team as a substitute teacher, bus driver, or substitute bus driver. We need YOU! Please spread the word!
• MC Plus Information
• Quick Links to Maintain Communication!
• Food Service Updates - FREE breakfast and lunch meals for ALL Students through July 30, 2022!
• 2021-22 Academic Calendar - Revised Approved 6/9/21
• 2022-23 Academic Calendar - Approved 6/9/21
• 2022-23 Little Cadets Preschool Information

8. The MCCSC School Board meetings will be held at the Administrative Services Center, 6631 S. CR 200 W, Clayton, IN 46118. The monthly meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of each month beginning at 6:00 pm.

We are offering a pre-kindergarten program for children who turn four on or before August 1, 2022. We do have limited spots and anticipate filling up quickly. If you would like to claim a spot for your child, please complete BOTH registration forms below AND submit the registration fee to the MCE office.

Little Cadets Enrollment: https://form.jotform.com/220205137714142

MCCSC Registration: https://form.jotform.com/220205467805149

For more information, please check out our flyer for additional information!

Our Guiding Principles

• Adapting personal behaviors to ensure everyone's health.
• Respecting the necessity of some inconveniences and forego some favored activities.
• Demonstrating flexibility and resilience to adapt to the fluid situation.

Symptomatic individuals should isolate/quarantine per CDC/IDOH/HCHD. Please report absences to our schools and follow the guidance of your medical provider.

Please click on the buttons below for additional information. Be in the KNOW!

Please click on the following links to enjoy some of the best aspects of Mill Creek Community School Corporation. We have successes galore and the pursuit of EXCELLENCE in all of our programs continues!

We are small schools . . . BIG OPPORTUNITIES!

We are ...

• "A" rated school corporation
• "A" rated schools
• Four Star Schools
• eLearning School Corporation
• Riley Children's Foundation Miracle School Corporation
• Cascade High School - 2018 National Blue Ribbon School Recipient
• Cascade Middle School - 2020 Schools to Watch Recipient

#ssBO

Jim Diagostino, Ed.S.

Superintendent

Mill Creek Community School Corporation

317 539-9200

@MillCreekSupt

Excellence in Achievement, Attitude, and Actions

Small Schools . . . BIG OPPORTUNITIES

Email: jdiagostino@mccsc.k12.in.us
Website: www.mccsc.k12.in.us
Location: 6631 South County Road 200 West, Clayton, IN, USA
Phone: (317) 539-9200
Twitter: @millcreeksupt