
July 1, 2025
The McDonald County R-1 School District’s official calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year is now in effect as of July 1. This year’s calendar includes 150 student days and cont...

June 18, 2025
Another major milestone completed in district-wide bond improvement projects A once gravel-covered parking area at White Rock Elementary has been transformed into a newly paved ...

June 11, 2025
McDonald County Schools is proud to announce that longtime bus driver Chuck Schuler has been named the first-ever recipient of the Bob Parish Bus Driver of the Year Award for ...

June 11, 2025
McDonald County Schools is proud to announce several key leadership changes for the 2025-2026 school year, highlighting the district’s ongoing commitment to excellence by promotin...

June 9, 2025
The McDonald County High School Carpentry program is proud to announce that its second annual tiny house auction is now live. Following the incredible success of last year's inaug...

June 4, 2025
Under a golden spring sunset and before a stadium filled with proud families and friends, McDonald County High School celebrated the graduation of 229 seniors during a heartfelt c...

May 9, 2025
📣Thank you, Mr. Schutten, for all you do for us!🤗

January 3, 2025
📣 Heads up, McDonald County! ❌ There will be no school on Monday, January 6. 👩🏫 Teachers will be taking part in professional development training, so students will have the...

December 31, 2024
🎉✨ The countdown to a new year is on, McDonald County! ✨🎉 Just a quick reminder about this week's schedule: 🗓️ Wednesday, January 1: New Year's Day 🎆 – No School! 🗓️ Thursday, J...

October 17, 2024
We know that high school kids do not always tell their families what is going on in school. SO! Check out our department newsletters for more info! Click each link below! FFA ...

September 6, 2024
🚨 Reminder 🚨 There will be no school on Monday, September 9 ! Teachers will be taking part in professional development training. We’ll see everyone back on Tuesday, September...

March 18, 2024
We recognize that high school students do not always tell you what they are learning in their classes. Check out the March Editions of our Department Newsletters to help keep you ...

February 22, 2024
We wanted to pass on an important update from MySchoolBucks, the company McDonald County Schools uses to process online lunch payments for your students. Parents should be receivi...

February 9, 2024
🗓️ UPDATE: Important Calendar Change 🗓️
We want to inform you that our school calendar has been adjusted by the School Board. 🗓️
➡️ Monday, February 19th, will now be a mak...

January 5, 2024
Estimada comunidad de escuelas del condado de McDonald,
Creemos en fomentar un entorno donde tanto nuestros estudiantes como el personal puedan prosperar. En una encuesta recie...

December 16, 2023
Dear McDonald County Schools Community,
We believe in fostering an environment where both our students and staff can thrive. In a recent survey conducted among McDonald County ...

December 5, 2023
The McDonald County R-1 School District encourages qualified persons interested in running for a position on the School Board to file to be a candidate in the April 2, 2024, elec...

November 30, 2023
We realize that high school students do not always share what they are learning! We have put together these newsletters to highlight what is happening at MCHS!
Click the links...

October 12, 2023
Click the words to open each department's newsletter for the month! Math PE
English Social Studies
Fine Arts Science

September 17, 2023
We recognize that kids don't always come home and tell you what they are learning, etc...so we are bringing that to you each month. Click on the links below to open a newsletter c...