Macon County R-IV School District

MCR-IV District uses Bright Arrow Text caster to push out messages to our families. If you did not receive the text this morning in regards to the late bus route, please call the school or email Mrs. Bell (kbell@mcr4.k12.mo.us) to get your name & number added to the text caster. We want to thank the Bank of New Cambria for funding this service! #RaiderNation *Please note that we also sent a notification out through the Raider App. If you setup your phone to receive notifications, you should have also received a notification there as well. This is separate from the text caster.

Please note: The North Bus Route is running approximately 30 minutes late today. (9.4.24)

Please note. The playground at Brunswick softball game tonight will be off limits due to construction.

BHS StuCo would like to invite all fans to dress up for the theme nights at the home softball and baseball games this fall! The flyer attached has all of the themes for each game. There will be a best dressed winner selected that will receive a candy bar and a soda from the concession stand. *all home games are played at Bucklin High School Go BMC!

The sophomore class redesigned their water towers today. It was a success and they were all under budget for their designs.

We are still selling 2023-2024 yearbooks!

Amazing things are happening here! We are excited about the start of school and look forward to a great year! Happy Friday Raiders! We want to say a big thank you to those who continue to support our teachers & students. Thank you to Mount Zion Church for the delicious ice cream treat! Thank you to Chariton Valley for the cookies for the teachers. They were a delicious sweet treat and our teachers enjoyed them! #Raidernation

The sophomore class was challenged to build a water tower for their community. They had a budget, building requirements, and supplies to purchase from the "store".

The Middle School and High School Technology classes participated in a STEM challenge today. They were tasked with building the tallest free standing tower with only 3 pieces of paper and 12 inches of tape.

Missouri has been approved to administer Summer EBT 2024. This program is a dedication and commitment between the lead agency, the Department of Social Services (DSS), along with Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Summer EBT provides Missouri children who are eligible for free and reduced-price school meals the opportunity to receive critical nutritional benefits. Households who need to apply can submit the application online by August 31, 2024. Families can use the Missouri SuN Bucks Eligibility Navigator to see if they need to complete an application. https://mydss.mo.gov/SuNBucks

Pre-K students played egg shakers on their first day of music class with Mr. Olsen this week! Also, HS Band students worked on getting their Pep Band folders in order. When Pep Band season goes from October to February, it's never too soon to make sure you are prepared!

We encourage all families to fill out the 24-25 Free & Reduced Lunch Application. See flyer for more information. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Liebhart by email: dliebhart@mcr4.k12.mo.us or 660-226-5615. #raidernation Link to application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hghFsgdy6sLhg3K9eamgAfL5T_hQiRQi/view?usp=drive_link

Junior High Basketball practices will begin on Wednesday, September 11. More information to follow in regards to practice times & bus times. Players must have a current physical on file before they can start practicing. Please plan accordingly. (*Please note: There will be no Monday practices until after the Bucklin Junior High Tournament).

First graders had a fantastic first day of school today!

Our PreK & K students have started their day! #Raidernation

Today, during the Jumpstart session, the older kids enjoyed the concession stand "game." we practiced making change and adding items together from our concessions menu.

Varsity Tutors is available to all K-12 students in our district. Read this description to learn more about the platform: The Varsity Tutors Platform gives your student more opportunities to learn at their own pace. 24/7 on-demand chat tutoring and on-demand essay review are live tutoring resources to help your student with any questions about homework, classwork, or test prep. Live group classes, recorded classes, and celebrity-led StarCourses allow your student to learn more about the subjects they’re interested in, and add a touch of fun. Assessments and self study practice problems provide opportunities to drill skills towards mastery. And college prep & admissions resources ensure that your student has the best resources available to secure their future. We are excited for this opportunity for our students! Feel free to reach out to Mrs. Busick (bbusick@mcr4.k12.mo.us) with any questions.

6th Grade Orientation will take place right before Open House tomorrow night! #Raidernation

Please see important notice about attendance. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Bell. #raidernation

Today we recognized our staff today for their years of service! We thank each of them for their service to Macon County R-IV and look forward to more years with our district! #Raidernation