Anderson Middle School

🇺🇸 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. 🕊️🇺🇸 🇺🇸🗽❤️

Our students are enjoying the butterfly garden. They were able to witness the release of several monarchs the past few weeks.

2023 7th/8th grade football schedule.

Good afternoon from AMS!: We have a few reminders we would like to share. All students that are car riders in the morning need dropped off at the east entrance. For the safety of all students, please to not drop your student off in the front or exit in the front between 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. This is our designated bus drop-off. ---Next Wednesday we will be taking school pictures. We will be using a "green screen" , so please do not send your student to school with a green shirt our blouse that day. We will be sending picture information home tomorrow, Friday, September 1st.--- NO SCHOOL MONDAY!--- We have had a great start to the school year and really appreciate your support. Have a great holiday weekend! -Mr. Gray

Please spread the word about our Jr High dance this Friday night! All McDonald County students welcome!!

Get ready for some afternoon fun before the MCHS football game on September 8th. Please share, this dance is open to all County 6th, 7th and 8th GRADERS.

Reminder: AMS Open House will be this evening, August 17th, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. We will distribute schedules, beginning of the year packets, and student Chromebooks. Come out and meet your teachers and staff. We are excited to see you!! Mr. Gray

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!

🌞📚🚌 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 🇺🇸💪🎇

🎉 It's a wrap! 🎉 Today marks the last day of the year for our incredible teachers in McDonald County Schools. 📚🎓 They came together for their annual end-of-year celebration, and what a celebration it was! 🥳 We took this moment to recognize the dedication and hard work of our amazing teachers and staff who have been with us for 5 to 30 years. 👏🏼 They are the heart and soul of our district, shaping young minds and inspiring our students every day. Thank you for your unwavering commitment! 💙 This year, we bid farewell to two exceptional individuals who have made a tremendous impact on our district. 👋🏼 Dr. Mark Stanton, our long-time Superintendent, and Assistant Superintendent Joy Hardridge are retiring. 🌟 We had the opportunity to shake their hands, give hugs, and express our heartfelt appreciation for their many years of dedicated service. 🤗 We also had the chance to recognize all our retiring teachers. We wish you the very best as you embark on this exciting new chapter of your life. Enjoy every moment and embrace the adventures that lie ahead! ✨ For our returning teachers, we hope you have an incredible summer filled with relaxation, rejuvenation, and plenty of memorable moments. You deserve every bit of it! ☀️🌴 And to everyone at McDonald County Schools, from our administrators to our support staff, we want to extend a massive THANK YOU for your unwavering dedication and commitment. 🙌🏽👏🏽 You are truly superheroes in the eyes of our students, and we appreciate you more than words can express. Thank you for making a difference in every child, every day, whatever it takes!❤️🖤📚 #LastDayOfSchool #EndOfYearCelebration #TeacherRecognition #RetirementFarewell #NewBeginnings #SummerVacation #ThankYouTeachers #McDonaldCountySchools #MCR1Proud #WeAre1

Happy National School Nurse Day to our amazing school nurses and nurse aides at McDonald County Schools! 🩺👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️💉 From checking temperatures and handing out band-aids to administering medications and providing emotional support, you all play a vital role in ensuring our students can learn and grow in a safe and healthy environment. We appreciate you more than words can express! ❤️❤️ 🙌 So, let's give it up for our incredible school nurses and nurse aides today! 🎉👏🎉👏 Thank you so much for helping McDonald County Schools make a difference in every child, every day, whatever it takes! 🍎🏫

Attention: Due to a shortage in transportation, the after school program at AMS is cancelled today (Monday, May 8th). This will be a day to day decision for the remainder of the week. Thanks for you understanding and support! -Mr. Gray

The AMS Fine Art Day is this Friday, May 12th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You are invited to bring your family and friends to view our students wonderful art that they have been working hard to create all year!! There will also be seeds for sale by our Monarch Butterfly Program.

McDonald County High School is hosting free sports physicals for all incoming 7th-12th graders on Tuesday 5/16/23 at the MCHS main/big gym. Attached is the flyer for the event. If students are planning on attending without a parent, the sports physical MUST be signed by a parent prior to attending. Students will be receiving the MSHSAA Pre-participation Physical/Procedure Form to bring home to parents/guardians. Please contact bbergen@mcdonaldr1.net for more information

Did you know the Mustangs have a Mountain Bike Team for grades 6-12? McDonald County Mountain Bike Club will host a parent information night on Tuesday, May 9th at AMS. The meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. in the library. If you and your student are interested in knowing more about the program, we hope you can join us. For more information you can email gcapps@mcdonaldr1.net.

Good afternoon! This message is for all 8th grade parents and guardians. Promotion on May 18th is rapidly approaching and we need your assistance. We have sent picture request home with students to place in the video that will be shown the night of promotion. Monday, May 1st is the deadline to turn in photos to Mrs. Jones. We request a baby photo, and two additional photos. We will scan and return the originals. Also students need to turn in their $10.00 to Mrs. Flood. This covers the gown rental and promotion party held after the event. You may contact us at 417-845-1805 if you need additional information.

👩‍🏫👏 Let’s have a big round of applause for Bridget Epperson, the 2023 McDonald County Schools Teacher of the Year! 🎉🏆 Bridget's years of dedication to teaching Early Childhood Special Education students at Noel Primary School are truly inspiring. 🌟📚 She is a role model for all educators, and we are proud to have her on our team. 👍🙌 Epperson was selected from a group of amazing candidates from schools all across the district who were also recognized at tonight’s McDonald County Teacher of the Year Banquet. 🏅👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Congratulations, Bridget, and thank you for making a difference in every child, every day, whatever it takes. 🙏👏📚 #TeacherOfTheYear #Education #NoelPrimarySchool #Inspiration #Dedication #Commitment #McDonaldCountySchools #ProudEducators #MCR1Proud #WeAre1 ❤️🖤

🎉 It’s time to celebrate our amazing Teachers of the Year at McDonald County Schools! Over the next few days, we’ll be highlighting our Teachers of the Year at each school in the district. 🧑‍🏫🧑🏻‍🏫 👏 A big congratulations to Terri Casto, Math teacher at Anderson Middle School, for this well-deserved recognition! 🎓 Thank you for your dedication to making a difference in every child, every day, whatever it takes! 🙌 The overall district Teacher of the Year will be announced at a banquet on Thursday, April 20. 🏆 Stay tuned for the big news! ✴️🍎👨‍🏫👩‍🏫