
๐ฏ๐น๐๐ The McDonald County Mustang Archers have hit the mark at the state archery tournament this weekend!
Congratulations to the team on an amazing season! ๐
๐ A special shoutout to Tim Pagel for shooting two perfect 50 rounds, an incredible achievement! ๐ฅ๐
We also want to recognize and thank our amazing seniors, including 4 four-year commitments! ๐๐
We are incredibly proud of the growth and dedication we have seen from all our archers this season, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for this talented team! ๐
#McDonaldCountyHighSchool #MustangArchers #AimHighArchers #OnTarget #StateTournament #Perfect50 #Dedication #HardWorkPaysOff #Proud #Growth #Future #๐น๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐#MCR1 #WeAre1










๐ฃ๐ธ๐๐ HAPPY SPRING BREAK! ๐๐๐ธ๐ฃ
Just a quick reminder that McDonald County Schools are out for Spring Break from March 20-24!
๐๐ผ๐ Take some time to relax, have fun, and recharge! ๐๐๏ธ๐ด
Weโll see you back in class on Monday, March 27! ๐๐จโ๐ซ๐ฉโ๐ซ ๐ธ๐๐


๐ฅง Happy Pi Day and Einstein's Birthday! ๐
๐ซ Did you know that Mrs. Scates' Jr. High Math class at Pineville Elementary celebrated this special day with moon pies ๐, oatmeal cream pies ๐ช, Pi-rate hats and eye patches โ ๏ธ, and even created amazing cityscapes using the first 25 digits of pi! ๐๏ธ๐ค ๐ดโโ ๏ธ๐งข๐๐๏ธ
๐ง But what is Pi and why do we celebrate it? Pi is the mathematical constant representing the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, which is approximately 3.14159. Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) every year because the first three digits of pi are 3.14 and to honor this mathematical concept and the achievements of Albert Einstein, who was born on the same day. ๐๐๐
Pi Day is a fun way to celebrate the beauty of math and science and to recognize the important role they play in our lives. ๐งฎ ๐ข
๐ We are thrilled to see our students engaging in fun and creative activities while also learning about important mathematical concepts. Keep up the great work, Mrs. Scates' class! ๐ ๐ฅณ๐ฅง๐๐ ๐ช๐ฐ๐๐











๐ฃ Happy #MotivationalMonday everyone!
๐ฅ Let's start the week with this inspiring reminder from William Butler Yeats: "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." ๐ฅ
We hope this quote inspires you to approach your learning with a passion and curiosity that ignites a lifelong love for education. ๐๐
๐ค Remember, every day is an opportunity to learn and grow, so let's make the most of it! ๐


โ High 5 Friday at 5! ๐
We thought it would be fun to wrap up the week by highlighting 5 great things our students have done over the past several days.
This week, our high fives โ go out to:
1๏ธโฃ Rhapsody Nโ Rhythm, the McDonald County High Schoolโs show choir program. They wrapped up a fantastic competition at the Webb City show choir showcase, taking home Best Ballad for Desperado, Best Male Vocalist (Jaxson Campbell), and won 4th in the overall competition! ๐ต๐ค๐ผ
2๏ธโฃ Elly Wasson and her speech and debate coach Alexus Underwood. Elly qualified for state in the Lincoln Douglas debate competition as a Freshman! She also placed 5th in domestic extemporaneous speaking. (Thatโs a mouthful!) ๐ฃ๏ธ ๐ค
3๏ธโฃ The McDonald County Strength and Conditioning program had several weightlifters win state awards and set personal records, and Connor Yang set a new state record in the 119-pound weight category for deadlifting 425 pounds! (Can you say "Beast-mode!") ๐๏ธ ๐ช
4๏ธโฃ Itโs contest season for the McDonald County FFA and members have been busy traveling to different competitions and placing high in the ranks! From dairy cattle contests, creed speaking, ag sales, and much more, our kids are representing the county well! ๐ ๐ค
5๏ธโฃ MC Pom team member Kaylee Banta will continue her dancing career at Ottawa University in Ottawa, Ks. She was selected to be on the schoolโs dance team starting in the fall. Awesome! ๐ฉฐ
๐ฅฐ So proud of all our students and their wonderful accomplishments! ๐
Just another way McDonald County Schools make a difference in every child, every day, whatever it takes! โค๏ธ๐ค
#High5at5 #FridayHigh5 #ShowChoir #Powerlifters #FFAContests #SpeechandDebate #DancingIntoTheFuture #McDonaldCountyR1 #WeAre1 #MCR1






๐ A sneak peek of a big production in a little theater.
Elementary students from across McDonald County Schools got a first look at the new musical โMary Poppins Jr.โ ๐ถ
The play, put on by the McDonald County High School drama department, is a shorter version of the popular Disney musical โMary Poppinsโ. โ๏ธ๐ช
๐๏ธ Itโs the first big production for the department in the McDonald County High School Little Theater, which is on the McDonald County High School campus. ๐ซ
The sneak peek gives the elementary students a look at what the high school drama classes offer and gives the high school students a chance to run through the production in front of a live audience. ๐ญ
The play opens to the public Friday, March 10, at 7 pm, and Saturday, March 11 at 2 pm and 7 pm. Tickets are $10 and are available at the MCHS office or the theater door the night of the play.
Just another way McDonald County Schools make a difference in every child, every day, whatever it takes! โค๏ธ๐ค ๐ญ๐ถ








๐ฃ A big shout out to the awesome people on the McDonald County R1 School Board.๐๐๐ผ๐๐ซ
Itโs Missouri School Board Recognition Week, so we want to say thank our school board members for all they do to help our district strive for excellence. ๐๐๐
From setting policies to supporting our students and staff, our school board members are dedicated to creating a positive learning environment for all. ๐ช๐ซ
Thank you all for your hard work, commitment, and passion for education and for making a difference in every child, every day, whatever it takes! โค๏ธ๐ค
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๐ ๐ One fish, two fishโฆ
As part of Read Across America Day/Dr. Seussโs birthday, kindergarten students in Mrs. Coustonโs class at White Rock Elementary put their counting skills to the test. ๐ข ๐งฎ
They had to guess how many goldfish crackers are stuffed inside a clear jar. We love the guesses and the faces even more! ๐ค๐
Itโs more than just a fun activity. The students are learning skills like counting, visualizing and estimating the quantity and size of objects, and working with others. ๐ค๐๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ
All that from a jar of goldfish! ๐ ๐๐ซ
Just another way McDonald County Schools are making a difference in every child, every day, whatever it takes! โค๏ธ๐ค
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๐๐๐๐ฑ๐ฉโ๐๐จโ๐๐ฉโ๐ฌ๐จโ๐ฌ ๐ค Ever wonder what life on Mars will look like in the future? ๐๐ฎ ๐ Just ask the students in Mrs. Holzโs astronomy class at McDonald County High School. ๐ฉโ๐๐จโ๐ They created 3D models of Mars colonies that allow people to live on the red planet based on what they learned in class. And they absolutely nailed it! ๐ ๐ฉโ๐ฌ๐จโ๐ฌ Throughout this project, our students gained valuable skills in designing, modeling, and problem-solving. They learned about what's needed for life on Mars, including air, water, food, and shelter, and applied this to create their own unique models. ๐ช ๐ We're blown away by the creativity and hard work put into these 3D models! Congratulations to Mrs. Holz's class on a job well done! ๐ Just another way McDonald County Schools are making an out-of-this-world difference in every child, every day, whatever it takes! โค๏ธ๐ค ๐๐๐๐ฑ๐ฉโ๐๐จโ๐๐ฉโ๐ฌ๐จโ๐ฌ







๐ How about a big round of applause for our students and staff after a big weekend of accomplishments? ๐ ๐ช
๐คผ The McDonald County High School Wrestling team snagged two state championships with both Sam Murphy and Jayce Hitt grabbing the gold, Blaine Ortiz grappling for 3rd place, and Colter Vick on the medal stand at 6th place! Congratulations to all! ๐
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๐๐ฉฐ The McDonald County High School Dance Team - MC Pom danced their way into history by competing at the state level for the first time ever! The group had great performances but wasnโt able to tip the judgesโ scale this time. Still a great experience and weโre so proud of these students. ๐ฅณ
๐ฏ ๐น The McDonald County Mustang Archers hit the mark this weekend at the tournament in Lamar. The team qualified for state as did one individual archer, Tim Pagel! Plus a lot of other students had fantastic scores as well! Keep up the great work, archers! ๐
๐ค ๐ Super Science Saturday found little learners at Pineville Primary using their early engineering skills to make an object from multiple boxes that had at least one moving part! We saw robots, horses, magic castles, and more! So proud of these kids and what theyโre learning and accomplishing! Youโre all doing great! ๐งฌ ๐งโ๐ฌ
๐๏ธ McDonald County High School Strength and Conditioning coach Sean McCullough was awarded the NHSSCA Missouri Coach of the Year! Coach McCullough does a wonderful job with all our student-athletes. We appreciate all your hard work! ๐ช
๐ We are so proud of all our students and the awesome things they are accomplishing.
๐ And weโre so thankful for the teachers and coaches helping McDonald County Schools make a difference in every child, every day, whatever it takes! โค๏ธ ๐ค
#WrestlingGold #DancingIntoTheHistoryBooks #ArchersOnTarget #EarlyEngineeers #WhatAWeekend #McDonaldCountyHighSchoolWrestling #MCPom #MCMustangArchers #PinevillePrimary #McDonaldCountySchools #ProudOfOurStudents #OurStudentsRock #MCR1 #WeAre1 ๐๐ฏ๐คผ๐๐๐๐ซ






๐ ๐ Seeking out the best!
Itโs what recruiters from McDonald County Schools are doing as current teachers are retiring and others are moving from the district. ๐ซ
The team recently gathered several top prospects from the Missouri Southern State University Education Career Fair. ๐งโ๐ซ๐ฉโ๐ซ
Itโs just part of a push by school leaders to attract educators who are passionate, dedicated, and motivated to make sure our students are provided with the highest quality education. ๐๐
Hereโs a look at a story by KODE/KSN TV highlighting McDonald County at the career fair: https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/mssu/learning-about-teaching-opportunities-at-the-education-career-fair/
Just another way McDonald County Schools make a difference in the lives of every child, every day, whatever it takes! โค๏ธ๐ค






๐ History in the making for McDonald County Schools!
๐ A big send-off today for McDonald County High School wrestlers headed to the Missouri state wrestling tournament in Columbia, MO. ๐
8๏ธโฃ Eight of our student-athletes on our boy's wrestling team qualified for state this year, the most the school has ever sent! ๐ฒ
๐ช Good luck to the following wrestlers listed with their weight classes:
๐คผ 106 Eberson Perez
๐คผ 113 Robinson Yoshino
๐คผ 138 Blaine Ortiz
๐คผ 144 Levi Smith
๐คผ 175 Colter Vick
๐คผ 190 Malosi Sosef
๐คผ 215 Samuel Murphy
๐คผ 285 Jayce Hitt
๐ฅน Weโre so proud of your hard work and accomplishments this year!
Go MC! โค๏ธ ๐ค





๐ Diving deep into the study of sea creatures without leaving the dry ground. ๐ ๐๐ฆ
๐ฌ๐ฆ๐งโ๐ฌ Dissection day in Mr. Putney's Zoology class at McDonald County High School found students taking advantage of the nice weather to go outside to examine squid! ๐ฏ
๐ช By dissecting a squid, our students are learning about its anatomy, including its organs, systems, and functions. They're also examining its unique adaptations, such as the beak, ink sac, and chromatophores. ๐ฆ๐ง
Not only are our students developing their dissection skills, but they're also building their scientific inquiry skills by formulating hypotheses, designing experiments, and drawing conclusions. ๐ค
We're proud to offer our students these valuable learning experiences and can't wait to see the amazing things they'll accomplish! ๐
Just another way McDonald County Schools - and its teachers - make a difference in every child, every day, whatever it takes! โค๏ธ๐ค
#McDonaldCountyHighSchool #ZoologyClass #SquidDissection #Anatomy #Adaptations #ScienceSkills #HandsOnLearning #Education #FutureScientists #MCR1 #WeAre1 ๐๐๐จโ๐ฌ๐ฉโ๐ฌ ๐ฆ






๐ฃ How about a big shout-out to some real heroes in McDonald County Schools? ๐ฆธ๐ช
Wednesday, February 22 is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! ๐๐๐
With more than 420 square miles in the school district, our bus drivers travel hundreds of thousands of miles each year to get our students safely transported to and from school. ๐๐ซ
To all our dedicated bus drivers, we want to say a big THANK YOU for everything you do. Your commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students is truly valued and appreciated. ๐โค๏ธ
Let's give a round of applause to all the hardworking and caring school bus drivers out there who make a difference in every child, every day, whatever it takes!! ๐๐๐


๐ Hereโs a new way to look at measuring up! ๐
๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ซ ๐งโ๐๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ Students in Mrs. Ramseyโs second-grade class at Anderson Elementary made a 1,000-link chain that was longer than the entire class lying down! โ๏ธ
Not only was it a blast for the students, but it also helped them learn important math and number concepts. By measuring, counting, and manipulating the chain, the students practiced their understanding of length, distance, and numeracy. ๐งฎ๐
We're proud of their hard work and can't wait to see what they'll achieve next! ๐๐
Just another way McDonald County Schools - and its teachers - make a difference in every child, every day, whatever it takes! โค๏ธ๐ค
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๐ฆ Shining the light on learning. ๐
Students in Mrs. Martinโs 5th-grade class at Noel Elementary turned out the lights ๐ก to learn a lesson about the sun and shadows. ๐
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Using flashlights๐ฆ, animal figurines๐ฆ๐, protractors๐, and paper๐, these young scientists๐จโ๐๐ฉโ๐ are exploring how the angle of the sun๐ affects the length and position of shadows.
๐คWhat can they learn from this lesson? Well, by measuring and analyzing the shadows, they can gain a deeper understanding of the movement of the Earth, the rotation of the sun, and how they both contribute to the changing length and direction of shadows throughout the day. ๐๐ฐ๏ธ
Without a shadow of a doubt, these students are some of the brightest around! ๐
Just another way McDonald County Schools make a difference in every child, every day, whatever it takes! โค๏ธ๐ค











Itโs National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! ๐๐ฎโโ๏ธ๐ฎโโ๏ธ
๐๏ธ Today, we celebrate and honor the incredible work of our SROs here in the McDonald County School District.
From ensuring the safety and security of our students to serving as positive role models and building relationships within our community, our SROs go above and beyond in their line of duty. They work tirelessly to provide a safe and welcoming learning environment for our students and staff, and their dedication is truly appreciated.๐ช
So let's give a big shoutout and thank you to all of our amazing SROs for making a difference in every child, every day, whatever it takes! ๐๐


๐ Weโre ready! ๐
๐ Hearts cut and glued.
๐Cards made with help from high school friends.
๐ Balloons filled and delivered.
All across the district, our students are โvalentinedโ up!
๐ซถ We hope you are too!
๐ Happy Valentineโs Day from your friends at McDonald County Schools!
#HappyValentinesDay #Balloonsfilled #CardsMade #Heartscutandglued #McDonaldCountySchools #MCR1 #WeAre1 #BeMine


๐๐๐ How about a round of applause for our construction trades students at McDonald County High School? ๐๐
Several qualified for state competition at the recent Southwest District Skills USA conference in Monett. ๐ช ๐
The winners and the skills they qualified for include:๐
๐ฟ Plumbing
๐ง Miguel Melendez - 1st place
๐ง Jake Mackenzie - 2nd place
๐ท Teamworks - 2nd place (group)
๐จ Dominic Blackwell
๐ช Landon Talley
๐ง Kaden Price
๐๏ธ Gabrial Alejandro
โก Electrical
๐ Diego Valdez - 2nd place
This is the first time since 2019 weโll send a team to a state competition! ๐ฅ
๐ Congratulations to these young men. Your hard work and dedication are paying off.
โ๏ธ Building studentsโ success for the future!
Just another way McDonald County Schools make a difference in every child, every day, whatever it takes! โค๏ธ๐ค




โค๏ธ๐ค Happy National School Counseling Week! โค๏ธ๐ค
We want to give a big shoutout to the amazing counselors of the McDonald County School District! ๐ Thank you for all you do to take care of our students! ๐
You truly make a difference in their lives by:
๐คฒ Providing emotional support
๐คฒ Helping students navigate through challenges
๐คฒ Encouraging academic success
๐คฒ Offering college and career guidance
๐คฒ Promoting mental health and well-being
We appreciate all that you do and the positive impact you have on our students' futures! ๐
Thank you for helping McDonald County Schools make a difference in every child, every day, whatever it takes! โค๏ธ๐ค
#NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #MCSCounselorsRock #StudentSuccess #McDonaldCountySchools #MCR1 #WeAre1 #SchoolCounselingMatters โค๏ธ๐ค๐
