Anderson Middle School

🇺🇸 #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! ✴️🍎👨‍🏫👩‍🏫

The message sent out from AMS is only for 8th graders. Tomorrow is our field trip to Jefferson City. We need students to meet at the middle school tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 4:00 a.m. The bus will depart at 4:30 a.m and we plan to return between 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Route buses will not be running at 4:00 a.m., so parents will need to bring students. Students should bring their sack lunch and meal money for breakfast and dinner at McDonalds. Some of our students have ordered lunch from the cafeteria. Please confirm with your student regarding lunch. Please call us if you need more information. -Mr. Gray

🤖 Robots, 🎢 roller coasters, and 💻 right clicks! 👀 Get ready to witness the ultimate showcase of STEM skills! McDonald County students from kindergarten to eighth grade brought their A-game at the annual STEMAPalooza contest held at McDonald County High School. 🔬🖥️🧑‍🔬🔢 🌟💻 The competition was fierce as grade levels battled it out to engineer cardboard roller coasters, program robots to move across the floor, and write actual computer code! Through #STEMAPalooza, students learned the importance of teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving, gaining valuable experience applying their STEM knowledge and skills to real-world challenges. 🌎 We are bursting with pride for our students and can't wait to see the incredible things they will achieve in the world of STEM! 💪🏼👩‍🔬👨‍💻 Join us in celebrating our future innovators and the McDonald County Schools' commitment to #STEMeducation and #MakingADifference in every child, every day, whatever it takes! ❤️🖤 #STEMeducation #FutureInnovators #MakingADifference #McDonaldCountySchools #MCR1Proud #WeAre1 🙌🏼🌟

🔦🎖️ Shining the spotlight on some of our awesome teachers, programs, and supporters at McDonald County Schools. 🎊 Let’s give a big round of applause for the more than 20 educators and supporters who were honored at the Celebration of Schools Awards Ceremony hosted by the Southwest Center for Educational Excellence last night! 🎉 👏 Congratulations to our incredible honorees from McDonald County Schools including: 💫 Board Member Recognition - 10 years + service: Frank Woods 💫 District Outstanding Achievement Awards: Sean Mccullough, Brandon Joines, Josh Factor, Beau Bennett, Josh Tyler, Allen Callahan, Oscar Ortiz, Reed Davis, Daniel Sumler, and Christine Ellis 💫 Teacher of the Year Recipients: Theresa Walthall, Crystal Crust, Terri Casto, Karen Woods, Bridgett Epperson, Rene’ Jennings, Maggie Johnson, Alison Payette, and Morgan Williams. 💫 Friend of Education: Randy Smith 💫 Making Learning Come Alive, PreK-6th Grade: Art and Culture Night, Noel Elementary; Art Trading Cards, White Rock Elementary 💫 Making Learning Come Alive, 7th - 12th Grade: Dabbs Greer Little Theater, McDonald County High School; To Kill A Mockingbird/Place-Based Learning, McDonald County High School 💫 Dr. Al Cade Educational Service Award: Joy Hardridge, Asst. Superintendent MCR1 We are thrilled to share that McDonald County Schools had the biggest showing of nominees of any school in the region! 🤩 Thank you to these excellent educators and supporters for making a difference in the lives of every child, every day, whatever it takes! ❤️🖤

McDonald County School District families and friends... This week, several schools around the area have been impacted by an increasing number of hoax reports of active shooter incidents. We want to assure everyone that we are aware of the incidents and we take all threats seriously until proven otherwise. If we receive such a threat, our plans include rapid communication of accurate information. We will use our school’s mass notification system to send out updates via phone and text messages to parents and staff along with posting to our district’s social media pages and our website at www.mcdonaldr1.net. The McDonald County School District will always remain vigilant regardless of false reports, and will also pursue any potential prosecution regarding those who seek to disrupt school by making a false threat. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

🎉🎓🚌 It's back to class for McDonald County Schools! 🚌🎓🎉 We hope you've had a great Spring Break 🌸🌞🌊 and we can't wait to see all of our amazing students and staff back at school on Monday, March 27! Let's make it a great week together! 💪📚🙌

📣🌸🌞🎉 HAPPY SPRING BREAK! 🎉🌞🌸📣 Just a quick reminder that McDonald County Schools are out for Spring Break from March 20-24! 🙌🏼🎉 Take some time to relax, have fun, and recharge! 🎉🏖️🌴 We’ll see you back in class on Monday, March 27! 📚👨‍🏫👩‍🏫 🌸🌞🎉

📣 Happy #MotivationalMonday everyone! 🔥 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." 🔥 We hope this quote inspires you to approach your learning with a passion and curiosity that ignites a lifelong love for education. 💕📚 🤔 Remember, every day is an opportunity to learn and grow, so let's make the most of it! 🌟

Attention 8th grade parents: April 4th our 8th graders will be attending their end of the year trip to Jefferson City. We have order a T-Shirt for each student. The cost is $10.00 and it is theirs to keep. Students may pay in the office and will be given a receipt. If you have any questions regarding the trip, please call us at 417-845-1805. Have a great day! -Mr. Gray

Happy Thursday all! We could use your help !! We are having a number of students not charging their Chromebook at home the night before. This is causing many to have to leave class to get a loaner and they miss out on instruction time. Chromebooks in today's times are the textbook for some classes. Please remind your student to charge their device. Thanks as always for your support. - Mr. Gray

👀 🔍 Seeking out the best! It’s what recruiters from McDonald County Schools are doing as current teachers are retiring and others are moving from the district. 🏫 The team recently gathered several top prospects from the Missouri Southern State University Education Career Fair. 🧑‍🏫👩‍🏫 It’s 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. 📚🏅 Here’s 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! ❤️🖤