
Morning with Mom will be Friday, May 6th. Please let us know if you plan on coming so we know how many to plan for.


Check out these ongoing events at the Rocky School. Do not hesitate to come and get your plants for your spring and summer planting. The baskets and vegetable plants are gorgeous.


Upcoming Dates for the Rocky Greyhounds!


This is the book fair our students wait for all year long. Buy One Get One Free! Plan to stop by and stock up on some books for their summer reading.


Please mark your calendar to attend the Annual Rocky Comfort Greenhouse Sale. The plant sale is very popular with our community as people purchase multiple plants and hanging baskets produced by our very own Ag Class.


The following information is concerning the Summer Sope 2022 program for summer school. This program applies to students going into the 7th and 8th grade this fall. If your child is interested please apply ASAP.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mPi57KZdFFDjkbOzh_wm4b5Wqv-ZJr_gv7-htYpCIUc/viewform?ts=6239f911&edit_requested=true

Mark your calendar for all the upcoming events at Rocky Comfort School!


How do you get 10,000 plant plugs potted in less than two hours?
Just ask the Rocky Comfort students how to get that done. They were very busy this morning getting these plants prepared for the Annual Rocky Comfort Greenhouse sale.
These beauties will all be available at the greenhouse sale to be hosted on April 29th and 30th. Please mark these dates on your calendar and watch for more information soon!


McDonald County School District has Canceled school for Friday, February 25 due to dangerous road conditions.


The McDonald County School District has canceled school for tomorrow, Friday, February 4th due to inclement weather. Have fun in the snow! Stay safe and warm.


The McDonald County School District has cancelled school tomorrow, Thursday, February 3 due to impending weather conditions. Stay safe and warm.


The McDonald County School District has canceled school tomorrow, February 2, due to impending weather. Please watch for further school notices as this winter storm unfolds throughout our area. Stay safe and warm.


Due to a rising number of our staff and students being out of school because of sickness, the McDonald County School District will not be in session on Friday, January 14. This will be an AMI (virtual learning) day for students. They will have instructions on how to access the online learning platforms from their teachers. We are considering this a wellness day, and our custodial staff will be on-site cleaning and sanitizing the buildings across the district. We appreciate your understanding of this situation. Since school will be out on Monday, January 17 for Martin Luther King Jr Day, students and staff will report back to school during regular times on Tuesday, January 18.


Put your hats on!!
Parents and friends...
We're partnering with the McDonald County Sheriff's Department to help those in need this Christmas Season. 🎄
The Department's The Shop with a Hero program is raising money to buy Christmas gifts for children whose families may not be able to provide them this year.
They have a goal of helping 200 families.
Please help us raise money for this wonderful program by letting your student wear a hat 🧢 to school with a $1 donation on Wednesday, December 1st.
This applies to all schools and all campuses.
Let's show how much we care for every child, every day, whatever it takes this Holiday Season! 💕 🤲


Hello Mustang parents. This is Bo Bergen, District Athletic Director. I wanted to remind all incoming 7th & 8th graders that are planning on playing a Fall sport that the first practices will be on Monday, August 16th at 3:30 pm. Football and Volleyball will be at AMS, and Cross Country will be at the HS Track. Activity buses will be running, so please be sure to check the McDonald County Athletics Facebook page for the pick up and drop off schedule. As a reminder, all athletes must have an updated physical on file and be registered on FamilyID in order to participate. You can find FamilyID info at this link: https://www.mcdonaldr1.net/page/athletics . We offer Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country in the Fall. We look forward to seeing your child on August 16th. Go Mustangs!

McDonald County R-1 School Supply List Grade EC-8
(We appreciate any supplies you are able to send with your student- anything you are not able to send will be provided.)
EC/ECSE:
art supply box
2 pkgs of glue sticks
2 boxes of crayons- 24 count
1 pkg of pencils
blunt tip scissors
2 box kleenex
1 folder with pockets and brads
4 pk Playdough
Kindergarten:
art supply box or bag
4 glue sticks
4 bottles of glue
4 boxes of crayons- 24 count
24 pencils
1 box washable markers
blunt tip scissors
1 eraser
2 spiral notebooks or composition books
2 boxes of kleenex
2 folders with pockets and brads
4 pk Playdough
1st grade:
art supply box or bag
2 pkgs.of glue sticks
1 bottle of glue
2 boxes of crayons- 24 count
24 pencils
blunt tip scissors
1 eraser
1 box washable markers
1 pkg loose leaf wide ruled paper
2 spiral notebooks or composition books
2 boxes of kleenex
4 folders with pockets and brads
2nd grade:
art supply box or bag
4 glue sticks
1 bottle of glue
2 boxes of crayons- 24 count
24 pencils
sharp point scissors
2 erasers
1 box of thin line washable markers
1 pkg loose leaf wide ruled paper
4 spiral notebooks
2 boxes of kleenex
2 folders with pockets and brads
3rd grade:
art supply box or bag
4 glue sticks
2 boxes of crayons- 24 count
2- 24 pkg pencils
1 box washable markers
sharp point scissors
2 erasers
1 pkg loose leaf wide ruled paper
4 spiral notebooks or composition books
2 boxes of kleenex
4 folders with pockets and prongs
2 highlighters
1 pkg pens
4th grade:
art supply box or bag
4 glue sticks
1 box of crayons- 24 count
2- 24 pkg pencils
1 box washable markers
sharp point scissors
2 erasers
4 pkg loose leaf wide ruled paper
4 spiral notebooks or composition books
2 boxes of kleenex
4 folders with pockets and prongs
2 highlighters
5th grade:
art supply box or bag
4 glue sticks
1 box of crayons- 24 count
2-24 pkg pencils
1 box washable markers
sharp point scissors
2 erasers
4 pkg loose leaf wide ruled paper
4 spiral notebooks or composition books
2 boxes of kleenex
4 folders with pockets and prongs
2 highlighters
1 pkg pens
6th grade:
art supply box or bag
4 glue sticks
1 box colored pencils
2-24 pkg pencils
1 box washable markers
sharp point scissors
1 Pkg cap erasers
4 pkg loose leaf wide ruled paper
4 spiral or composition books
2 boxes of kleenex
2 folders with pockets and prongs
2 highlighters
1 pkg pens
7th /8th grade:
1 box colored pencils
24 pkg pencils
1 box washable markers
1 eraser
3 pkg loose leaf wide ruled paper
5 spiral notebooks or composition books
2 boxes of kleenex
5 folders with pockets and prongs
2 highlighters
1 pkg pens
backpack
We no longer have lists for each individual school. This is the general list for the whole district.
Thank you for supporting our schools!
McDonald County R-1 Schools
“Every Child, Every Day, Whatever it Takes”
(Supplies do tend to run out as the year progresses. Extra supplies are always appreciated)
Earbuds and Binders are being requested by some schools- please check with your school office.

Spring Sports are here even if the weather isn't Spring like yet! JH Baseball begins Monday February 22nd. JH Softball and Track begin March 1st. See all the info below.
Coaches:
Baseball - Head Coach: Heath Alumbaugh (halumbaugh@mcdonaldr1.net)
Asst. Coach: Ty Shaver
Softball - Head Coach: Gina Conrad (gconrad@mcdonaldr1.net)
Asst. Coach: Jerika Schooley
Track - Head Coach: Coach Germany (mschnatz@mcdonaldr1.net)
Asst. Coach: Joseph Beachner
Asst. Coach: Austin Grotts
Important Info:
- JH Baseball tryouts begin Monday Feb 22nd at the high school. More than likely we will be on the turf the first week of practice. Once HS Baseball starts, they will practice at Anderson Industrial Park. That date is earlier than everyone else because they start their games earlier and we need to get the 14 conditioning practices in before our first game. All players must have a current physical and be registered on FamilyID (info attached) to participate. Athletes will need a glove, cleats, ball cap, and appropriate attire for practice (no jeans)
- JH Softball practice starts March 1st. They will practice and play at the high school softball field. All players must have a current physical and be registered on FamilyID (info attached) to participate. Athletes will need a glove, cleats, and appropriate attire for practice.
- JH Track practice starts March 1st. They will practice at the high school track. All participants must have a current physical and be registered on FamilyID to participate. Athletes will need appropriate workout clothes and tennis shoes for practice
All JH spring schedules are on the district website at this link:
https://www.mcdonaldr1.net/page/athletics

No School, Monday December 14 due to inclement weather. Student s will participate in alternate methods of instruction from home. Here are the following assignments:
Pre-K: Write Numbers 1-10, Go over Letters and Sounds of A,B,C,G,J,M,N,P,R,S and T, Make a Snowman outside and Text the teacher a picture
Kindergarten: Assignments on Seesaw account
1st-Assignments on Seesaw account
2nd-Assignments on Seesaw account
3rd-Assignments of Seesaw account
4th-Assignments on Google Classroom
5th-Assignments out of Blue Folders and Google Classroom
6th-Assignments on Google Classroom, Get More Math, and IXL
7th/8th-Google Classroom, Math and Science Packets
Please call the school if you have questions. 417-628-3781

2020 "School Tree" Decorating Pictures:
8th: https://photos.app.goo.gl/MqmmRvcXp6f6iqdLA
7th: https://photos.app.goo.gl/qR9LmxDPRjepRsom7
6th: https://photos.app.goo.gl/XAui6gV5BxwZzY1F8
5th: https://photos.app.goo.gl/cvxjurvUhvrtw14b7
4th: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Jg7ZUe2aDB6dBgeV8
3rd: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ELd9wUCkui8vUspx9
2nd: https://photos.app.goo.gl/aSyzP1ASLxXzwRBs6
1st: https://photos.app.goo.gl/4Q3jSPKpj3MQfzQ69
K: https://photos.app.goo.gl/df12pdpSpeM1Bk3z5
Pre K: https://photos.app.goo.gl/iCt2rFGvp283o9nVA
Staff:

Donate a $1, wear a hat to school tomorrow!
Your donation goes to the Shop with a Hero Program!
