McDonald County R1 School District

🚨REMINDER🚨 Don't forget! 🗓 Monday (2/19) was previously scheduled as a day off, but students and staff will be in school to make up for a snow day! ❄️ Let's make the most of it! 💪 👀 See you all bright and early! 🌟

🚫❄️Important announcement from the McDonald County School District: ⚠️ Due to dangerous driving conditions caused by winter weather, all McDonald County Schools will be closed on Monday, February 12.🧊 💻 This will NOT be an AMI day. No AMI work is expected today. 📚 Stay safe, McDonald County! 🔥❄️

👏 How about a round of applause for a teacher who’s a cut above? 💇‍♀️ ✂️🌟 🎉🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Lindsey Cartwright, Second-grade teacher at Noel Primary School, has been named the McDonald County Schools Teacher of the Month for February! 🌟🎉 🍎 Mrs. Cartwright's incredible dedication to her students and her heartwarming act of kindness truly embodies the spirit of excellence we cherish in our district. Her principal, Denisa Douthit, beautifully captured her impact: "Mrs. Cartwright is such a natural born teacher... She has made a point to form connections with not only her students but their families as well." 🏫💖 💇‍♀️ Douthit says Mrs. Cartwright - a former hairstylist - noticed one of her students feeling self-conscious due to his appearance. Without hesitation, she offered to give him a haircut, bringing smiles and confidence to the student and his family. This act of kindness exemplifies Mrs. Cartwright's compassion and dedication to her students' well-being. 🌈✂️ Mrs. Cartwright was recently surprised in her classroom with flowers, gifts, and heartfelt congratulations from McDonald County School leaders! 🌸🎁✨ A huge thank you to our sponsor, Veregy LLC., for their generous support in recognizing Mrs. Cartwright's outstanding contributions to our school community! 🙌🏼🎊 🌟 Join us in celebrating Mrs. Cartwright's outstanding achievement and the positive impact she makes on every child, every day, whatever it takes! 🎉👏

🚫❄️Important announcement from the McDonald County School District: ⚠️ Many back roads across the county continue to be ice-covered, slick, and dangerous for our buses to travel. Therefore, all McDonald County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 23.🧊 💻 This will NOT be an AMI day. No AMI work is expected today. 📚 Stay safe, McDonald County! 🔥❄️

🚫❄️Important announcement from the McDonald County School District: ⚠️ Many roads across the county are slick and hazardous due to freezing rain. Therefore, all McDonald County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 22.🧊 💻 This will be an AMI day. Students, follow the AMI Day 5 instructions given by their teachers. 📚 Stay safe and stay warm! 🔥❄️ #McDonaldCountySchools #WinterWeather #SchoolClosing #AMIDay5 #StaySafeStayWarm

🚫❄️Important announcement from the McDonald County School District: ⚠️ Many roads across the county continue to be slick and hazardous. Therefore, all McDonald County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 17. 💻 This will be an AMI day. Students, follow the AMI Day 4 procedures given by their teachers. 📚 Stay safe and stay warm! 🔥❄️

🚫❄️Important announcement from the McDonald County School District: ⚠️ Due to continued hazardous road conditions caused by winter weather, all McDonald County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 16. 💻 This will be an AMI day. Students, follow the AMI Day 3 procedures given by their teachers. 📚 Stay safe and stay warm! 🔥❄️ #McDonaldCountySchools #WinterWeather #SchoolClosing #AMIDay3 #StaySafeStayWarm

🚫❄️Important announcement from the McDonald County School District: ⚠️ Due to hazardous road conditions caused by winter weather, all McDonald County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 15. 💻 This will be an AMI day. Students, follow the AMI Day 2 procedures given by their teachers. 📚 Stay safe and stay warm! 🔥❄️

🎉 Hey McDonald County Schools! 🎉 ❄ Snow day fun is over, and we're back to school on Wednesday, January 10! 📚 Don't forget to dress warmly and bring your smiles! 😊😍 #BackToSchool #SchoolIsCool #SnowDayWho #McDonaldCountySchools 🚌

🚫❄️Important announcement from the McDonald County School District: ⚠️ Due to hazardous road conditions caused by winter weather, all McDonald County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 9. 💻 This will be an AMI day. Students, follow the AMI Day 1 procedures given by their teachers. 📚 Stay safe and stay warm! 🔥❄️ #McDonaldCountySchools #WinterWeather #SchoolClosing #AMIDay1 #StaySafeStayWarm

🎉🎄 It’s Christmas Break McDonald County Schools! 🎅 From Monday, December 18 to Tuesday, January 2, students will be enjoying a well-deserved Christmas break. 🎁 Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 3. Wishing everyone a fantastic break, a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year! 🎊🌟 #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear #MCSSchools #ChristmasBreak #CelebrateAndServe #TimeToRelax 🌲📆

Here are the Spirit Days for the MCHS Football Homecoming for the week of October 2 through 6.

🇺🇸 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝐖𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟗/𝟏𝟏/𝟎𝟏 🇺🇸 Today we remember the heroes and honor the fallen. 🗽❤️ On this Patriots Day, we stand united, reflecting on the strength of our nation. 🤝 📚 Many of our teachers will be sharing the importance of this day in America’s history with our students, ensuring that the legacy lives on. 📖🙏 Let us never forget. 🕊️🇺🇸 🇺🇸🗽❤️

Mark your calendars, everyone! 📆 We are thrilled to announce the McDonald County School District's Open Houses on Thursday, August 17th! 🗓️ 🕰️ Open House Times: 🕰️ 🏫 McDonald County High School: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm 🏫 Anderson Elementary School: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm 🏫 Anderson Middle School: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm 🏫 Pineville Primary: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm 🏫 Pineville Elementary School: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm 🏫 Noel Primary: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm 🏫 Noel Elementary: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm 🏫 Rocky Comfort Elementary: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 🏫 Southwest City Elementary: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 🏫 White Rock Elementary: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 🎈 Join us for an evening filled with fun and excitement! 🎈 Meet your wonderful teachers, explore your new classrooms, and get ready to make amazing memories in the upcoming school year! 📚🤩 🎊 Let's kick off this academic year with positivity and enthusiasm! 🎊 See you all at the Open Houses! 🏫😄 #BackToSchool #OpenHouse #McDonaldCountySchools #EducationMatters 📚🍎

Join us for Mustang Pride Day - a day full of activities highlighting our McDonald County Mustangs Fall Sports Teams. Here is a schedule of events and scrimmages: 8:00 am - Cross Country Team Run at "The Rock" cross country course at White Rock Elementary 11:00 am - Vendors open at the MCHS 12:00 pm - Coaches Meeting 2:30 pm - Softball, Volleyball, and Soccer scrimmages 4:30 pm - All sports parent meeting in the Performing Arts Center 6:00 pm - Team Intros at Mustang Stadium 7:00 pm - Football Scrimmage at Mustang Stadium Be sure to mark your calendars and come out to support our student-athletes as they prepare for the school year!

🚌 Buckle up, McDonald County! 🚍 We're thrilled to announce the arrival of three brand new school buses to McDonald County Schools! 🎉 These 71-passenger buses are joining our fleet, ensuring the safe transportation of our amazing students to and from school every day. 🚍✨ 🔧 Our school district takes pride in maintaining a reliable transportation system, and these new buses are a testament to our commitment. With an expected lifespan of around 10 - 12 years, these buses have many miles ahead of them! 🛣️💪 🌜 Did you know? Our 65 McDonald County School buses collectively travel over 700,000 miles yearly! 🌟 That's equivalent to almost three round trips to the moon and back! 🌕✨ As always, our top priority is the safety of our students, and these new buses will play a crucial role in keeping them secure during their daily commutes and extracurricular activities. 🎒👧👦 It’s just another way McDonald County Schools make a difference in the lives of every child, every day, whatever it takes! ❤️ 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 #NewBuses #SafeTransportation #McDonaldCountySchools #CommittedToSafety #GoingTheExtraMile 🚌🚀💼 ✨📚 #MCR1Proud

🎉 Congratulations to Miguel Melendez, a talented sophomore at MCHS, for representing McDonald County Schools at the Skills USA National Competition in Atlanta! 🏆🌟 Miguel, you've made us incredibly proud as the #1 Plumber in the State of Missouri! 🥇 Your hard work, dedication, and skill have brought you all the way to the national stage, and we couldn't be more thrilled for you. 💪🎉 A special shoutout to Mr. Kauffman, Miguel's exceptional instructor who supported him every step of the way. 👏 Thank you for guiding and mentoring Miguel to greatness! Let's all rally behind Miguel and show our Mustang spirit! 🐎🎉 Give him a big round of applause for his remarkable 24th-place finish in the national competition! 🙌🎉 Miguel, keep reaching for the stars and inspiring others with your incredible achievements. We can't wait to see what the future holds for you! 🌟✨ Just another way McDonald County Schools make a difference in every child, every day, whatever it takes!❤️🖤 #CongratulationsMiguel #SkillsUSANationals #NumberOnePlumber #ProudOfOurMustang #Inspiration #HardWorkPaysOff #GoMCHS #MCR1Proud 🎉🌟🐎💪✨🏆

📢🎉 Shoutout to our amazing McDonald County School JROTC Leadership Team! 🎉📢 🎖️🏆 They recently had the incredible opportunity to attend the JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) camp at the Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, MO, and boy, did they make us proud! 🙌💪 💥 Our outstanding students faced thrilling challenges, including intense obstacle courses, rappelling like true daredevils, and engaging in water safety exercises. But that's not all – they even had the adrenaline-pumping experience of riding in a Blackhawk helicopter! 🚁😱 🎯 The JCLC camp was more than just a fun adventure; it was a life-changing experience that will shape our student's futures. Immersing themselves in a military environment taught them invaluable lessons about discipline, teamwork, and leadership. 💼🤝🔝 💡 This incredible opportunity has helped our students unlock their full potential and develop crucial skills that will serve them well personally and professionally. They have become stronger, more confident leaders, ready to tackle any challenge that comes their way. 💪🌟 🎉 Let's give a big applause to our McDonald County School JROTC Leadership Team for their outstanding achievements at the JCLC camp! 🎉👏 We couldn't be prouder of their dedication, resilience, and the positive impact they are making on our school community. 🎓🙌 🔗 #McDonaldCountyProud #JROTCLeaders #LeadershipMatters #JCLCCamp #MilitaryTraining #EmpoweringYouth #FutureLeaders 🏅💙🎓🇺🇸

🌞📚🚌 Summer School Announcement! 🌞📚🚌 Hey there, McDonald County families! 🎉🎓 Are you ready for an exciting summer of learning, laughter, and making new friends? We sure are! 😄✨ 📅 Mark your calendars: Summer school kicks off on Wednesday, May 31, and runs until Friday, June 30! Here's a breakdown of the locations and grades, so you know where to head: 🏫 McDonald County High School: Incoming 9th - 12th grades 🏫 Anderson Elementary: Anderson and Rocky Comfort incoming K - 8th grades 🏫 Noel Elementary: Noel and Southwest City incoming 4th - 8th Grades 🏫 Noel Primary: Noel Primary and Southwest City incoming K - 3rd grades 🏫 White Rock Elementary: White Rock and Pineville Primary and Elementary incoming K - 8th grades ⏰ Classes start at 8:00 am and end at 3:00 pm. We're going to make every minute count, so get ready for some fantastic learning adventures! 🚀✏️ 🍽️ 🍔🥪🥗 During summer school, all breakfasts and lunches at the schools will be FREE for students 18 and under, regardless of whether they attend summer school or not! 🆓🎉 If you have any questions or need more information or to enroll your students, don't hesitate to reach out to one of the schools listed above. Our friendly staff members will be happy to assist you! 📞👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 Remember, summer school is all about new experiences, building memories, and having a blast while expanding your horizons! 🌈😃 So let's make this summer the best one yet! 💪💫 See you all soon! 🎉✨

🇺🇸 #RememberAndHonor 🙏🎗️ This Memorial Day, McDonald County Schools stands united with our community to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🗽❤️ Their courage and selflessness inspire us to cherish the liberties we enjoy every day. 🙌🌟 Join us in expressing our gratitude and paying our respects to these extraordinary heroes. 🌺🕊️❤️🖤 #ForeverGrateful #UnitedWeStand #MemorialDay2023 #McDonaldCountySchools #MCR1Proud #WeAre1 🇺🇸💪🎇