
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









Reminder: Our Back to School Open House Night is Thursday, August 15 from 6:00-7:30. We look forward to see you there.


MACTEC students, please see the following flyer about the MACTEC OPEN HOUSE!


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


Reminder: The next MCR-4 FFA Alumni & Supporters meeting is coming up. You do not have to be a former FFA member to attend these meetings. Anyone who wants to help support our FFA chapter is welcome to attend. Sunday, August 4 @ 7:00 PM in the annex.


Practice schedule is out for the first two weeks of practice. See BMC Cooperative Headquarters for more details.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KOxyRdCnOhT1NEKEGOBjMI2obKb3bjrH3vIBZRsOIf8/edit


The district is accepting applications for substitute teachers for the 2024-2025 school year. If you are interested in substitute teaching at MCR-IV, please contact Mrs. Bell by emailing kbell@mcr4.k12.mo.us or calling 660-226-5615.
Application link is below or it can be found on our website at www.mcr4.k12.mo.us >District Information>Employment>Employment Documents>Support Staff/Substitute Application:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11wmj2WTEkqgpl_I2ecaZIQe06xYoAEWJ/view?usp=drive_link


List has been updated to show donated items.
RePost:
We are excited and thankful to announce that Macon NECAC has reached out and through community and business donations, they will be providing a LOT of the school supplies for our students in grades K-5 (not including, backpacks, gym shoes, headphones or the change of clothes for PreK/K).
2024-2025 School Supply List
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g0pm9iXff5w2xl_V0SG7ZoI8jTlX2PQs/view?usp=sharing
