Montgomery County R-II

SAVE THE DATE - March 19, 2026
MCR2 and the Montgomery County Health Department are teaming up to host a workshop for parents and teachers about The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Additional details will be shared as the event gets closer. We will have a limited number of books available, if you are interested in a copy please reach out to jschluss@mc-wildcats.org.

We sent several students to Central Methodist University last week to compete in the Mary and Ted Forbes Math and Science Competition. The students really enjoyed their day on campus and getting to experience the different part of the competition.

On September 18 we hosted several elected officials, local business representatives, and community members at MCHS. The group enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by our ProStart 2 and ProStart 3 students under the direction of Mrs. Beattie. They also heard about the college and career preparation opportunities in our Agriculture Education and Family and Consumer Science departments. We appreciate the support and interest in our schools!

MCR2 would like to thank the students and parents who followed our game day expectations during the football game last week. Tomorrow we have another busy Friday night under the lights!

It starts with the Title 1 Under the Lights activities by the concession stand from 5:30-6:30 pm. Kids and their parents are welcome to join in the free games and activities.

The mini cheerleaders will also perform at half time., and of course the varsity football team will play South Callaway. We look forward to another busy evening on campus, so we ask that all spectators keep our expectations in mind to ensure everyone can enjoy the game and additional activities highlighting our young Wildcats.

Since fall sports and activities are in full swing, we are sharing the expectations for spectators. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

R-II All School Reunion

Make plans to join us Under the Lights!

Make plans to attend open houses to get class schedules and meet teachers!

Infinite Campus will be unavailable July 14-17 and once it is back online there will be a new URL. The links on our website will be updated and information will be emailed to parents with the URL. Online registration for 2025-2026 school year will not be available on these dates, please plan to have registration completed before July 14.

It is time to enroll your students for the 2025-2026 school year! Families returning to MCR2 must log into the Parent Portal and complete the registration update. Families new to MCR2 should visit www.mc-wildcats.org and choose New Student Enrollment.

Student registration for returning families for the 2025-2026 school year will be open June 15. You must log into the Parent Portal to update your student(s) information for the coming school year. If you need help with your Parent Portal username or password, please email jschluss@mc-wildcats.org. Families new to the district can enroll anytime by going to www.mc-wildcats.org and choosing New Student Enrollment.

Wednesday, May 21 we will celebrate Dr. Bottoms and his years of service to MCR2 and public education. Please join us!

There is still time to sign up for summer school! Students entering K-5th grade next year can sign up for Summer Journey by contacting the elementary offices for enrollment forms. Students entering middle school should contact one of the offices for enrollment forms. High school students should see the counselors to sign up.

Today, we are celebrating individuals who truly embody our district’s 2024-2025 focus: “Educate, Encourage, Empower.” These remarkable staff members go beyond their roles, inspiring both students and colleagues every day. Empowerment starts with believing in our students’ potential. Our recipients create environments where every child feels valued and encouraged to take risks, nurturing their self-confidence and fostering independence. Jeanette teaches preschool and Title I reading at JBE. Her nomination says, “I’d like to nominate Jeanette Ventimiglia for her incredible dedication to her students and her constant pursuit of excellence. She’s always finding new, impactful resources and visuals that help both her and her colleagues elevate their teaching. Jeanette’s care for others is clear—not only as a mom who always shows up for her own kids but also in the way she fosters meaningful relationships with her students and supports them wholeheartedly. Her passion and commitment truly make a difference every day.” Our district’s mission is to create lifelong learners and productive citizens. The Wildcat Award winners support our mission by building meaningful connections, creating a supportive learning environment, and through their commitment to professional growth. Their dedication fosters a love for learning and makes our schools welcoming spaces. Today we are honoring Mrs. Jeanette Ventimiglia with the Wildcat Award.

Today, we are celebrating individuals who truly embody our district’s 2024-2025 focus: “Educate, Encourage, Empower.” These remarkable staff members go beyond their roles, inspiring both students and colleagues every day. Empowerment starts with believing in our students’ potential. Our recipients create environments where every child feels valued and encouraged to take risks, nurturing their self-confidence and fostering independence. Karen teaches ELA at MCHS. Her nomination says, “Karen Milner has been a long time wildcat. She started off subbing and then moved to Spanish and then to Language. Karen has always been supportive and willing to dig in and do what needs to be done. She has awesome relationships with kids and works hard to help them reach their goals. Karen makes school and class fun with her wit and humor. Karen works with students at the National Honor Society sponsor and puts on a very excellent NHS induction ceremony, often paying for things out of pocket. Karen is a great coworker. She is very deserving of the wildcat award and many others. I truly admire and look up to Karen Milner.” Our district’s mission is to create lifelong learners and productive citizens. The Wildcat Award winners support our mission by building meaningful connections, creating a supportive learning environment, and through their commitment to professional growth. Their dedication fosters a love for learning and makes our schools welcoming spaces. Today we are honoring Mrs. Karen Milner with the Wildcat Award.

Today, we are celebrating individuals who truly embody our district’s 2024-2025 focus: “Educate, Encourage, Empower.” These remarkable staff members go beyond their roles, inspiring both students and colleagues every day. Empowerment starts with believing in our students’ potential. Our recipients create environments where every child feels valued and encouraged to take risks, nurturing their self-confidence and fostering independence. Jessica teaches K-5th grade art at MCE and JBE. Her nomination says, “Ms. Davis has worked hard to create a trauma-informed classroom as well as integrating social-emotional learning into her class time. She understands that art is not just a creative outlet but also a powerful tool for healing, self-expression, and growth. Beyond her work in the classroom, Ms. Davis is deeply committed to professional growth, staying up to date with the latest art techniques. She actively seeks out professional development opportunities, attending yearly conferences to bring fresh, innovative ideas back to their students.” Our district’s mission is to create lifelong learners and productive citizens. The Wildcat Award winners support our mission by building meaningful connections, creating a supportive learning environment, and through their commitment to professional growth. Their dedication fosters a love for learning and makes our schools welcoming spaces. Today we are honoring Ms. Jessica Davis with the Wildcat Award.

Today, we are celebrating individuals who truly embody our district’s 2024-2025 focus: “Educate, Encourage, Empower.” These remarkable staff members go beyond their roles, inspiring both students and colleagues every day. Empowerment starts with believing in our students’ potential. Our recipients create environments where every child feels valued and encouraged to take risks, nurturing their self-confidence and fostering independence. TyLee teaches 2nd grade at MCE. Her nomination says, “Mrs. Heredia is creating life-long learners in her classroom. My daughter is excited about making progress on her academic goals. Mrs. Heredia has done a fantastic job of getting her students excited to learn and grow! She is creating productive citizens by teaching not only academics but kindness, friendship and honesty. I appreciate the discussions that my daughter comes home to re-tell. I love hearing, “Mrs. Heredia says…”. You can tell that her students love and respect her. Thank you for giving my child the love of learning, Mrs. Heredia.” Our district’s mission is to create lifelong learners and productive citizens. The Wildcat Award winners support our mission by building meaningful connections, creating a supportive learning environment, and through their commitment to professional growth. Their dedication fosters a love for learning and makes our schools welcoming spaces. Today we are honoring Mrs. TyLee Heredia with the Wildcat Award.

At the May meeting of the Board of Education Ms. Jessie Cobb was named the Northeast Missouri Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals. The award was presented by MoASSP board member, Mrs. Deb Hill-Haag. Pictured from left to right: Brian Ernst, MCHS Principal, Deb Hill-Haag, MoASSP, and Jessie Cobb, MCHS Assistant Principal.

MCHS seniors, Avery Ridgley and Landon Pottebaum, served as the student representatives to the Board of Education this school year. Since graduation is just around the corner, May will be their last meeting. Dr. Bottoms presented them both with a plaque as a thank you for their time and in put during the 2024-2025 school year.