
As we continue to monitor COVID levels across the McDonald County School District, we see no change in the campus levels. Five schools are at Level 1. The rest are Level 0. See the accompanying graphic for more details.


We are seeing an uptick in COVID levels in the McDonald County School District. Rocky Comfort is now in the Level 1 category. It joins Anderson Elementary, the High School, Noel Elementary and White Rock at Level 1. All other schools remain at Level 0. Keep watching our social media pages and our website for the latest as we continue to monitor the situation.


Hey Mustang Nation!
Just a quick reminder there is no school on Monday, September 6, in honor of the Labor Day holiday.
Thanks for everyone's hard work.
Now let's take the day off to celebrate!
Enjoy your long weekend!


Thank you to SFC Eric Corcoran of the Missouri National Guard for donating and displaying 13 American flags at Mustang Stadium. Corcoran says they pay honor not only service members who recently died in battle but also to all those who have and will sacrifice for our freedom!

No change in COVID levels for McDonald County Schools. Four campuses remain at Level 1. The rest stay at Level 0. See the chart for individual school levels and explanations. We continue to monitor the situation and will keep you up to date with the latest information.


As we start September, we are seeing COVID levels holding steady in the McDonald County School District. See the accompanying graphic for more information on school levels and explanations. We continue to monitor the situation and will keep you informed.


Check out the McDonald County Press and the article about the butterfly garden at Anderson Middle School. Just another way teachers in McDonald County Schools are using creative ways to make a difference in every kid, every day, whatever it takes!

We are seeing no increase in COVID levels across the McDonald County School District. Four schools remain at Level 1 while the rest are at Level 0. Please see the chart for school status and level explanations. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep you informed.


We see a slight change in the COVID levels in the McDonald County School District. Noel Elementary is now at Level 1 on the COVID Engagement List. All other buildings remain the same. See the chart to learn more about each building status and level description.


How can butterflies and flowers make a difference in a kid's life? Find out soon as the McDonald County Press features the Anderson Middle School's butterfly garden! Just another way McDonald County Schools are impacting every student, every day, whatever it takes!

As we start the first complete week of school, we are pleased to report COVID levels for the McDonald County School District remain unchanged, with three buildings at Level One status. We will continue to keep you updated on these numbers throughout the school year.


Hey Mustang Nation!
Welcome to the first full week of school!
We're excited to spend time with you!
Let's make it a great week.
Go MC!


Great things are happening everyday in McDonald County Schools as the year unfolds! And we're excited about our partnership with our friends at KNEO Radio as they help us spread the word about those great things. Each week, they'll be interviewing the people who are making a difference in the lives of the students in our school district with the Mustang Moment. Be sure to check out the KNEO facebook page and listen to the Mustang Moment each week. The most recent episode features Superintendent Dr. Mark Stanton who brings us all the latest projects and programs as McDonald County teachers and staff give hope to every child, every day, whatever it takes! Check out the link below! Go MC! https://fb.watch/7C2AqT1LXP/

💥 Hey Mustang Nation!
It's finally here!
The first day of school! 🚸
We're excited to see everyone and get started with a great school year!
Have a great day, and we'll see you in class! 📚
Go MC! 🐎


McDonald County School District has established criteria for COVID levels. The graphic lists the COVID levels for each school building as of today, 8/25/2021. All buildings in Level 1 are less than 1 percent positive at this date.


McDonald County School District has established criteria for COVID levels. The graphic lists the COVID levels for each school building as of today, 8/23/2021. All buildings in Level 1 are less than 1 percent positive at this date.


Hey Mustang Nation! Hope you have a great weekend. Don't forget Open Houses for all schools across the McDonald County R-1 School District will be Monday, August 23, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Can't wait to see you Monday night! Go MC!


A big Thank You to First Community Bank for donating a planner to all teachers in the McDonald County R-1 School District! We caught up with bank VP Jill Buske dropping off planners at Noel Primary School. Pictured are Trina Serna, Jill Buske, Tonya Harrell, and Shannon Matthews.

A great big "WELCOME!" to our new teachers in the McDonald County R-1 School District! And a big thank you to the McDonald County Chamber of Commerce for providing lunch and goody bags! It's going to be a great school year! Go MC!




What a great first day for McDonald County teachers as the High School band, cheerleaders, and pom squad welcomed them back to school today for the 2021-2022 school year! A little more than 300 teachers are employed this year by the district. Thirty-five of those are new hires. There are new and exciting things unfolding in McDonald County schools to make sure our teachers are able to give the best education and care to every child, every day, whatever it takes! It's going to be a great school year! Go MC!


