School Board

Stay up to date with everything going on at McCook Public Schools (MPS). Monthly meetings take place the second Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Junior High Conference Room.

Community Generosity and Safety Excellence Highlight McCook School Board Meeting

November 10, 2025 McCOOK Neb. — The McCook Board of Education met Monday evening for its regular monthly meeting. Key highlights and actions included: Student & Staff Updates Science Trip Approved: McCook High School Science Teacher Mr. Cory Degnan received board approval for a nine-day summer field school through Wyoming and South Dakota. Students will study geology, ecosystems, and Indigenous history in a hands-on outdoor learning experience. CTE Class Additions: Tanner Ung

Anna LaBay

Nov 112 min read

School Board Considers Grading Scale Changes, Reviews JAG Program and Library Concerns

McCOOK, Neb. — Possible changes to McCook High School’s grading system were a key topic at Monday’s school board meeting. Superintendent Grant Norgaard reported that the district will review its current seven-point grading scale — in place for about two decades — as many Nebraska schools have transitioned to a ten-point scale to help students remain more competitive for college admissions and scholarships. Any proposed updates will involve input from teachers, administrators

Anna LaBay

Oct 142 min read

McCook school board OKs 2025–26 budget, welcomes student member Quinn Taylor

September 9, 2025 McCOOK Neb. — The McCook Board of Education approved the district’s 2025–26 budget and tax request Monday night after...

Anna LaBay

Sep 92 min read

McCook School Board to Swear In Student Member, Approve Budget and Tax Requests at September 8 Meeting

September 7, 2025 McCOOK Neb. — The Board of Education will meet Monday, September 8, immediately following the district’s annual budget...

Anna LaBay

Sep 72 min read

McCook School Board Reviews Back-to-School Plans, Accepts $1,015 Donation for NORE Group

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Public Schools Board of Education held its regular August meeting Monday evening, covering preparations for the...

Anna LaBay

Aug 123 min read

McCook School Board to Meet Monday

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, Aug. 11, at 6 p.m. in the Junior High...

Anna LaBay

Aug 101 min read

McCook School Board Reviews Policies, Hears Student Trip Feedback, and Discusses Summer Programs

McCOOK, Neb. – The McCook Public Schools Board of Education held its regular July meeting Monday night, covering policy updates required...

Anna LaBay

Jul 152 min read

McCook Public Schools to Seek Second Bond

McCook, Neb.– The McCook School Board is moving forward with a second attempt to pass a bond issue, aiming to secure up to $42 million...

Anna LaBay

Jun 114 min read

LB 390: Nebraska Schools to Provide Parents Access to Library Books

McCook Neb.abStarting in the 2026-27 school year, a new Nebraska law, LB 390, will require all school districts to publish online...

Anna LaBay

May 131 min read

McCook School Board Hears Positive Evaluation, Addresses ELA Purchases and Federal Advocacy

McCook, NE – The McCook Public Schools Board of Education convened this evening, hearing reports on a recent external evaluation,...

Anna LaBay

Mar 122 min read

School Board- Jan. 13, 2025

McCook Neb. – The McCook Board of Education began its meeting with the swearing-in of newly elected members. Incumbent and former Board...

Anna LaBay

Jan 153 min read