MCIS EXPRESS
-An online newspaper created by the students of STLPVol.1 Jan. 2014
Getting to Know Mrs. Cobb
By: Marisa Ison, Reporter/Columnist
We see Mrs. Cobb in the hall a lot
and at assemblies. We wanted to
figure out more about Mrs. Cobb, our
school principal. Here’s some info on
why she wanted to become a
principal. What made her become
one? She wanted to become a
principal because someone thought
she would be successful at it. And she
has been! She has been in education
for 23 years – an administrator for
almost nine years, and before that
she served in the classroom for
fourteen years! We asked her about
what she thought about the student’s
behavior. She thinks that where we
have such a family oriented school,
we don’t have as many of the
bullying issues as some schools. We
do have some though and she thinks
that most of the bullying happens in
the bathroom and when switching
classes. She also says “some kids
have been accused of being
responsible for the graffiti in the
bathrooms in fourth and fifth grade.”
Just for fun, we asked her if she
thought the school was really
haunted. She says “No” because
she’s never seen a ghost anywhere
in the school. She also said the two
story building is original and the
other half was added on to the twostory building later. We had a great
time getting to know our principal a
little bit better, and hopefully now
you do too. Her first name is Dana,
but don’t call her that. In this
building, she answers to Mrs. Cobb!
Upcoming Events
By: Amelia Ellis, Editor
February 6 – Academic Team Match in MCIS Media Center at 3:30
February 7 – Gifted and Talented Field Trip to Centre College
February 11 – Gifted and Talented Field Trip to Frankfort
February 17 – No school, Presidents Day
Mercer County Annual Christmas Parade
Feature Article by: Kennedy Jones and Stevie Shepherd,
Reporters/Columnists
We, Kennedy Jones and Stevie Shepherd, have interviewed the
city council, Mrs. Cobb, Mr. Carlton, Mrs. Riley, Mrs. and Mr. Pridey and
asked some questions about our Mercer County Annual Christmas
Parade.
We asked the city council “Why do you use the MCIS parking lot
for the annual Mercer County Parade?” and they answered, “Well, it’s
the best place to hide the floats until they are ready for people to see.”
Then we asked Mr. Carlton, Mrs. Cobb, and Mrs. Riley “What
made you agree to share the MCIS parking lot for the parade?” Mr.
Carlton answered, “It’s been a tradition for a very long time.” Mrs. Cobb
and Mrs. Riley answered, “We love to help and support our community
and community events.”
We asked the Pridey’s, “Do you like the idea of sharing the MCIS
parking lot for the parade?” They answered, “Sure, it doesn’t bother me
at all.”
Now you have the inside scoop on the Mercer County Annual Christmas
Parade and why it all starts with the MCIS parking lot!
MCIS EXPRESS
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Student Achievements
Editorial Column
by Alex Smith, Columnist
Why would anyone
else want to go to another
school other than MCIS? And
by this, I mean staying in the
building we are in right now. I
believe we shouldn’t move
schools and that is my opinion.
If you want to know why I think
this, keep reading.
First I think that if we
move schools, people may go
on the wrong route to the new
schools and it might be
confusing to some parents of
kids.
The second reason we
shouldn’t move schools is that I
like where our lockers are now
and if we move, we don’t get to
pick what locker we want. So
what if a small person gets a
tall locker and they can’t reach
it or a tall person gets a bottom
locker, and at the end of the
day they would be in a rush and
it would be hard for the tall
person to get stuff in and out.
Finally, my last reason
is that you won’t know your
way around the new school,
like you would around the
school you’re already going to.
These are the reasons that I
think we shouldn’t change the
school buildings that everyone
will go to next year.
By: Jade Johnson, Abby Curtsinger, and Avery Bast,
Reporters/Columnists
We asked each teacher, “Who do you think
should be recognized from your class and why
Editor’s Corner
By: Ry’Ann Tharp, Editor
do you think they deserve recognition?”
From the fourth grade:
In Mrs. Combs’ class, Oliva Routain is being recognized
because she is helpful, kind, works hard, tries her best, has
great manners, listens very well, and is a role model for her
classmates. Keep up the great work Olivia!
From Mrs. King’s class is Lauren Hayslett because she tries
her best, she never gives up, has no strikes and always
follows directions. Way to go Lauren!
Mr. Pridey is recognizing Dakota Browning, as he works
hard, is a role model for his classmates, tries his best,
always follows directions and can be trusted. Awesome job
Dakota!
In Mrs. Drakeford’s class, Abby Curtsinger always tried her
best, never gives up, and always wants to help out. Great
job Abby!
From Mrs. Baker’s class, Cayden Devine is being
recognized because he always follows the rules, tries his
best, never gives up, and has all A’s. That’s wonderful
Cayden!
Lane Hall is being recognized from Mrs. Edward’s class
because he always tries his best, tries his best, and is a role
model for his classmates. Keep it up Lane!
Mrs. Piazza’s class is recognizing Lee Abrams because he
tries his best, can be trusted, and always puts the
chairs up before he leaves.
*We could not locate Ms. Warren for comment 
Are you tired of playing
on that rough and rugged hill and
sidewalk? Well I am too! Read on
and you’ll find out my opinion. You
may be wondering why we need a
playground when no one is going
to attend this school next year. It
will still be a good idea to have a
playground.
First of all the hill has a
few safety hazards. I have fallen
down that hill one too many times.
I have the bumps and bruises to
prove it. If we had a playground it
would give us boundaries of where
to go and where not to go.
Another reason we
should have a playground is for the
students love for fun. A hill and a
sidewalk are not that interesting.
Sometimes we get to bring out a
soccer ball or two, sometimes we
don’t. So in conclusion, that is
where I stand on the subject of a
playground.
Continued on page 3
While many fifth grade teachers were in a
They Love Their Jobs!
meeting, we were still able to talk to some of the
By: Gavin Catron and Isaac Harder, Reporters/ Columnists
ones who were in their classrooms.
We wanted to know what the staff’s favorite part about their job is. First, we asked Mr.
Carlton,
assistant principle,
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seven years! She also has a comment for us. She said that she appreciates the fact that
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everyone works so hard!
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Survey of MCIS Students, Friends, and Family
By: Addison Riley and Karmen Murray, Reporters/Graphic Design
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Student Achievements cont. from page 2
While many fifth grade teachers were in a meeting, we were still able to talk to some of the ones who were in their classrooms.
Mrs. Dean is recognizing Ania Boutin because she tries her best at everything she does, always has a great attitude, and has good manners.
Awesome job, Ania!
Mrs. Oliver would like to recognize Annie Moffet because she is always a good student in class, has wonderful grades, and is very helpful. Great
going, Annie!
From Mrs. Goodpaster’s class, Braden Nevius is being recognized because he works very hard, tries his best, never gives up, and has no strikes.
Keep up the good work, Braden!
Mr. Anderson is recognizing Haley Stewart. He says Haley has worked extra hard on everything she does and never gives up.
Awesome, Haley!
Mrs. Abrams would like to recognize Rebekah Trent because she works so hard in Literacy, always follows directions when asked to
do something, and last nine weeks, met 286% of her AR goal with 119 points! Keep it up, Rebekah!