Macon County R-IV School District

The amount of concentration these biology students put into the water property lab was unreal.

This week's STEM challenge was to build a tower capable of holding an apple. These middle school students had several good ideas and they were all successful!

First graders did an excellent job creating story collages today! They cut out pictures from magazines that went along with the story of the week. Additionally, first through third graders were captured having lots of fun on their nice, new gym floor. Happy Friday!

Let's give a warm Raider welcome to our new Band & Music Teacher, Ms. Kara Harrison!

"Hello friends, family, and members of the community! My name is Ms. Kara Harrison. I am SO excited to have been given the opportunity to teach PreK-12 Music, Band, and Choir at Macon R4 this coming year!

I studied the arts at Missouri Western State University, and after a decade away, I am more than thrilled to be back within my stomping grounds.

I look forward to the upcoming year! Let's make some noise!"

Will's morning bus route is running 5-10 minutes behind schedule this morning.

First Grade Highlights: Students searched for paper moths and learned about the importance of camouflage. They also participated in their first "Roll and Read", which allowed for reading practice and number recognition with dice. Comprehension crafts have proven to be a fun, engaging way for students to display their takeaways from our main read-aloud as well!

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🎉 Our physical science class had a sweet time measuring ingredients and converting measurements to create some delicious fudge! 🍫 It was an experiment that truly satisfied our taste buds!

Our HS Biology classes had a fantastic time building "water towers" to supply their towns! Not only did they learn about budgeting and building requirements, but they also got to unleash their creativity! 🏗️💧

We've extended the date for our FFA Buy A Number Fundraiser! Drawing will now happen on Sept 9th. Thank you for your support of our FFA chapter!

The middle school STEM class has been traveling back in time to the pioneer days exploring ways to filter water and build shelter. We will be traveling through history through the year facing many STEM challenges.

4th & 5th Grade had their first Writing Celebrations today after completing and publishing their first writing piece of the year!

Senate Bill 63- Homeschool participation in athletics and activities for Missouri public schools.

Macon County R-IV students and staff showed up for the 2025 Ethel Jubilee!

The school year has begun...here's what first graders did in Week 1! We're off to a fantastic start!!

🌟 Exciting times in our Biology and Physical Science classes! We dove into lab safety and measuring activities this week. 🧪✨ It's crucial to understand safety protocols while having fun with science! What’s your favorite lab experiment?

Congratulations are in order! Thanks to the following teachers and staff for their years of service to Macon County R-IV! We are so grateful for your time and dedication. Mr. Josh Grinder - five years. Mrs. Emily Baker - five years. Mrs. Dana Harmon - ten years. Mrs. Sheila Jones - twenty years.

Students in 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade are having a great first day of school!