Anderson Middle School

08/22/2026

08/12/2026

📚 BACK TO SCHOOL: FIRST DAY! 🎒

It’s almost time to get back to learning, growing and making memories! ❤️🖤

📅 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: Monday, August 24

Monday, August 24 is the first day of school for ALL McDonald County students! We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another great school year.

But there’s more you need to know! 👀

Over the next several days, we’ll be sharing important Back to School information to help students and families get ready, including calendars, supplies, schedules and other important details.

👉 Be sure to follow McDonald County Schools so you don’t miss a thing!

You can also find information anytime on our website:
🌐 mcdonaldr1.net

Let’s get ready for a great year! We’ll see you on August 24! 🎉

❤️🖤 Every child, every day, whatever it takes.

08/10/2026

Please stop by the Library and pick up your chrome book!

07/31/2026

📣 Reminder, McDonald County Families! School Offices Are OPEN Today! 📣

Need to enroll a student? Have questions before the first day of school? Now is the perfect time to call! ☎️

School offices across the McDonald County R-1 School District are open today and our staff is ready to help with:
✅ New student enrollment
✅ Registration questions
✅ Schedules
✅ Transportation
✅ Records requests
✅ General back-to-school information

📞 Important School Phone Numbers:

🏢 District Office: 417-845-3321
🎓 McDonald County High School: 417-845-3322
🐎 Anderson Elementary: 417-845-3485
📚 Anderson Middle School: 417-845-1805
🏫 Noel Elementary: 417-475-3202
✏️ Noel Primary: 417-475-3900
📖 Pineville Elementary: 417-223-4346
🚌 Pineville Primary: 417-223-3303
🌟 Southwest City: 417-762-3251
🏫 Rocky Comfort: 417-628-3781
📘 White Rock: 417-226-4446

❤️🖤 Our staff is excited to help families get ready for another amazing school year. Give your child's school a call if you have any questions. We're here to help!

Every child, every day, whatever it takes.

05/26/2026

Today, I had the honor of delivering a rocking chair to Ms. Lisa Vandyken that arrived a little too late to present at her retirement celebration. While the chair may have been delayed, our appreciation for Lisa certainly is not.

For the past 18 years, Lisa has poured her heart into Anderson Schools and has made a tremendous impact on countless students, staff, and families. She is deeply loved, highly respected, and will truly be missed at Anderson Middle School.

Thank you, Ms. Vandyken, for your dedication, compassion, and the difference you have made in the lives of so many students over the years. We are grateful for everything you have done for our school community.

We will miss you dearly, and we hope you enjoy every minute of your well-earned retirement!