McDonald County R-1 School District, 10 Stampede Drive, Anderson, MO (2026)

08/21/2026

⚡ POWER UP! What a great way to kick off the new school year! ⚡

McDonald County Schools staff spent Friday morning focusing on something that matters just as much as preparing for a new school year: taking care of themselves! ❤️🖤

Our POWER UP Wellness Event brought staff together for a morning filled with learning, fun, health screenings, vendors, and plenty of opportunities to discover new ways to be healthy and well in every area of life.

From physical and mental wellness to nutrition, finances, mindset, technology, and more, staff had the chance to learn something new, try something different, and pick up tools they can use throughout the year. 💪🧠💰✨

And there was plenty of fun along the way! Staff laughed, connected with coworkers, explored vendor booths, participated in activities, and enjoyed a morning dedicated to their well-being.

Events like this are important because healthy staff help build healthy schools. As we begin a new school year, we want our teachers, support staff, bus drivers, custodians, secretaries, administrators and everyone who makes McDonald County Schools work to have the knowledge and resources they need to take care of themselves, too.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make POWER UP possible, including our partners, presenters, and vendors! 👏

Here's to a healthy, happy, and successful school year!

⚡ POWER UP your wellness. POWER UP your mindset. POWER UP your year!

❤️🖤

08/21/2026

🏫❤️🖤 OPEN HOUSE WAS A GREAT SUCCESS! 🖤❤️🏫

What a great night across McDonald County Schools! 🎉

Our Open House events brought students and families into every school across the district as everyone got ready for the start of a brand-new school year!

From meeting teachers and visiting classrooms to seeing old friends, making new ones, and getting a first look at what’s ahead, our schools were full of excitement and energy! 📚✨

A HUGE thank you to all of our families, students, teachers, and staff who helped make Open House such a success. We loved seeing our schools filled with smiling faces and excitement for the year ahead! ❤️🖤

And now... IT'S ALMOST TIME! 🎒📚

📅 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: Monday, August 24!

We can't wait to welcome our students back and kick off another incredible year together!

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

08/20/2026

🎉❤️🖤 What better way to kick off a new school year than with a little birthday celebration? 🎂🎉

During this week’s Welcome Back Staff Celebration, we took a moment to recognize our July Birthday Club winner as part of McDonald County Schools’ ongoing staff wellness initiative! ✨

🎉 Congratulations to William Howard, our July Birthday Club winner! 🎉

William was surprised during the celebration and got to share the moment with members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council who helped make the day special. 📸👏

Our Birthday Club is all about spreading a little joy, celebrating our staff and reminding everyone that wellness includes taking time to celebrate one another! ❤️🖤

Happy birthday, William, and happy birthday to all of our staff members who celebrated a July birthday! 🎂🎈

08/19/2026

Nervous? Lots of Questions? That’s OK. ❤️🖤

Today, McDonald County Schools' newest high school students took their first steps into McDonald County High School during Freshman Academy! 🎉🏫

For many students, there were plenty of questions: 🤔
📍 Where is my classroom?
🗺️ How do I find my way around?
👩‍🏫 Who are my teachers?
📚 What is high school really going to be like?

Freshman Academy helped answer those questions and turn some of those first-day nerves into confidence and excitement! 🙌

Students explored the building, received their schedules, met teachers and staff, connected with upperclassmen, and even received special welcome bags 🎒 to kick off their high school journey.

Sometimes, the best way to feel ready for something new is simply to find your way around first. ❤️🖤

Welcome to MCHS, Class of 2030! McDonald County Schools are so glad you’re here! 🎉👏

08/19/2026

🏫 TOMORROW NIGHT! OPEN HOUSE NIGHT! 🎒

The first day of school is getting closer, and Open House Night is TOMORROW, Thursday, August 20! ❤️🖤

It’s a great chance for students and families to come see the school, meet the teacher, check out the classroom and meet some new friends and classmates before the first day!

📅 Thursday, August 20

⏰ Open House Times:

📍 MCHS: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
📍 Anderson Elementary: 4:30-6:00 p.m.
📍 Anderson Middle School: 5:30-7:00 p.m.
📍 Noel Elementary: 5:00-6:30 p.m.
📍 Noel Primary: 4:30-6:00 p.m.
📍 Pineville Elementary: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
📍 Pineville Primary: 5:00-6:30 p.m.
📍 Southwest City: 5:00-6:30 p.m.
📍 Rocky Comfort: 4:30-6:00 p.m.
📍 White Rock: 5:30-7:00 p.m.

🎒 Parents and students, make plans to join us tomorrow night! Your classroom is waiting, and we can't wait to see everyone back in our schools!

📚 Then, it's time to get ready for the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL on Monday, August 24!

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

08/17/2026

❤️🖤 McDONALD COUNTY SCHOOLS IS BACK! 🖤❤️

Today was all about welcoming back the people who make McDonald County Schools go!

Teachers. Secretaries. Bus drivers. Custodians. Maintenance crews. Administrators. Support staff. And so many others who work behind the scenes and in classrooms every day to make McDonald County Schools special. 🙌

The morning started with breakfast and turned into a celebration filled with school spirit! 🎉 Cheerleaders, MC Pom, the band and other student groups helped welcome everyone back. But the biggest inspiration came from the students themselves. ❤️

For the first time ever, members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council took the stage and shared their ideas for how McDonald County Schools can become even better. 🗣️💡

Their message was powerful. Their ideas were inspiring. And when they finished, the crowd gave them a STANDING OVATION! 👏👏👏

Many teachers and staff members left the celebration saying the same thing: The students inspired them to be their best this school year.

That’s a pretty great way to start a new school year. Students sharing their ideas, staff listening and an entire district coming together with one goal: making a difference for kids. ❤️🖤

Now, it’s time to get to work! Staff will spend this week learning, training, planning and preparing for students.

📚 First Day of School: Monday, August 24!

McDonald County Schools is ready. The staff is excited. And the countdown to welcoming students back is officially on! 🎉

08/14/2026

🏗️ We’re almost there!

We know everyone is excited to see the new grandstands at Mustang Stadium, and we are too! 🏟️

One quick reminder for FanFest on Saturday: the new grandstands are still under construction and are not ready for use just yet. For everyone’s safety, please help us by staying off the new seating areas.

We’re putting the finishing touches on this exciting addition, and we can’t wait to see everyone filling these seats soon!

Thanks for helping us keep FanFest safe and fun for everyone! ❤️🖤

08/14/2026

📚 A BIG DAY FOR OUR NEW TEACHERS! ❤️🖤

About 25 brand-new teachers spent today getting ready for one of the biggest days of their careers: the first day of school!

Our New Teacher Academy gave these educators a chance to learn, ask questions and get a better picture of what their first year in the classroom may look like.

They learned about:
👩‍🏫 What to expect in the classroom
🤝 Classroom management ideas and strategies
💻 Technology tools and resources
📚 Instructional strategies to help students learn
🧑‍🏫 Working with instructional coaches and mentors
💡 Tips and ideas to help make those first days a little smoother

For a new teacher, there is a LOT to learn. Training like this helps take some of the unknown out of that first day. Instead of walking into the classroom wondering what comes next, our new teachers leave with people to turn to, ideas to try and a better understanding of what it takes to build a great classroom.

And we had some friends there to capture it all! 📺 Our friends from KODE/KSN stopped by to see our new teachers in action and talk with one of our newest educators.

A BIG thank you also goes to Community Bank & Trust for helping our new teachers get ready for the school year by giving away three $50 Walmart gift cards to help with classroom expenses! 🛒🍎

Welcome to McDonald County Schools, new teachers! We are excited to have you on our team. ❤️🖤

Every child, every day, whatever it takes.

08/14/2026

🍎 BACK TO SCHOOL: 2026-2027 CAFETERIA PRICES 🍎

As you get ready for the new school year, here’s a look at the 2026-2027 school meal prices for McDonald County Schools! 🥪🥛

ELEMENTARY
🍳 Breakfast: $1.65
🍎 Lunch: $2.75
🥛 Extra Milk: $0.45
💰 Reduced-Price Breakfast: $0.30
💰 Reduced-Price Lunch: $0.40

HIGH SCHOOL
🍳 Breakfast: $1.90
🍎 Lunch: $3.15
🥛 Extra Milk: $0.45

ADULTS/VISITORS (ALL AGES)
🍳 Breakfast: $2.90
🍎 Lunch: $4.25

📌 Need to find this information later? Cafeteria prices are also available in the Parent section of our website at mcdonaldr1.net.

Save this post so you have the prices handy when school starts! ❤️🖤

08/13/2026

🎒📚 BACK TO SCHOOL: IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

As we get ready for the first day of school on Monday, August 24, now is a great time for families to make sure their student’s immunizations are up to date. 💉

Families can find McDonald County Schools’ immunization requirements on our website:

👉 Go to mcdonaldr1.net
👉 Click the Menu icon
👉 Choose Parent
👉 Look under Health Forms and Information
👉 Click Immunization Requirement

The McDonald County Health Department is also helping families get ready for the new school year with several local immunization clinics:

📅 Friday, August 14
📍 Rocky Comfort School | 9-11 a.m.
📍 White Rock Elementary School | 1-3 p.m.
📅 Tuesday, August 18
📍 McDonald County High School | 9-11 a.m.
📍 Southwest City Elementary School | 1-3 p.m.
📍 Noel Primary School at the Noel Block Party | 5-7 p.m.

These clinics are a convenient way to help families take care of immunization needs before school starts. The McDonald County Health Department also offers immunizations during its regular clinic hours.

Let’s get those last-minute back-to-school details checked off the list! ✅

We’re getting closer, McDonald County! ❤️🖤

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