We are offering free sports physicals for all incoming 7th-12th graders on Tuesday 5/16 at the MCHS main gym. I have attached the flyer as well as an updated copy of the blank physical form. If students are planning on attending without a parent, the sports physical must be signed by a parent prior to attending.
We look forward to seeing you at the Rocky Comfort School Annual Greenhouse Plant Sale on Friday, April 28th from 10 am to 6 pm and on Saturday, April 29th from 9 am to 1 pm. Please come early to get the best selection!
👩🏫👏 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.
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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 Morgan Williams, Kindergarten teacher at Rocky Comfort Elementary, 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! ✴️ 🍎👨🏫👩🏫
Please mark your calendar for this long awaited yearly plant sale put on by our Jr. High Ag Class! Feel free to share with friends and family.
The Summer School Journey brochure will be sent home with each student today, please check out this information on getting your kiddos registered for this summer program.
Also, for students going into 7th and 8th grade, please check out this link to get them enrolled in the SOPE program for Summer School. If you are unable to log onto this link, please contact the school.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfN8WKWYNB6vgp4ZXd51oYuMR5Kr4bBWuoTcMM5xZx2RbE02Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
Mark your calendar for the Spring BOGO Book Fair!
🤖 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! 📚👨🏫👩🏫 🌸🌞🎉
The Rocky Comfort School Carnival is just around the corner. This event is sponsored by the Rocky Comfort School Booster club and will be held on April 1st. Come and join us!
📣 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! 🌟
Please mark these dates on your calendar!
👀 🔍 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! ❤️🖤
📣 How about a big shout-out to some real heroes in McDonald County Schools? 🦸💪
Wednesday, February 22 is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🎉🚌👏
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. 🙌🏫
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. 🙏❤️
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!! 🎉👏🚌
Get ready to celebrate Dr. Seuss Week!
Please mark the dates on your calendar as they apply to your student!
If you have a child that would be age eligible for Early Childhood or Kindergarten, please call the school and get signed up for that screening on April 10th and 11th.
