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MCDONALD CO. R-I — District Profile & Schools

ANDERSON, Missouri · McDonald County

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Key Dates — MCDONALD CO. R-I School Calendar

The first day of school in MCDONALD CO. R-I is Mon, Aug 17, 2026, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include Thanksgiving Break - No School (Mon, Nov 23, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), Christmas Break - No School (Wed, Dec 23, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027).

First day of school: Mon, Aug 17, 2026
Thanksgiving Break - No School: Mon, Nov 23, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Christmas Break - No School: Wed, Dec 23, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Labor Day - No School: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
No School - 4-Day School Week: Mon, Sep 14, 2026 to Mon, Oct 12, 2026
No School - 4-Day School Week: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 to Mon, Dec 7, 2026

3,610

Students

Schools

6 elem · 3 mid · 1 high

13.2:1

Student-Teacher

274 teachers

-1 - 12

Grades

Quick Facts

361

Avg. School Size

413

Total Staff

MCDONALD CO. R-I Calendar

33 events

Thu, Jul 9

Event

School Board Meeting

Thu, Aug 13

Event

School Board Meeting

Mon, Aug 17

Event

Teachers First Day Back

All teachers report to work today! Welcome back celebration and meeting.

Wed, Aug 19

Event

Freshman Academy

Incoming Freshman get a first look at the high school, run through their schedules, see their classrooms, meet their teachers, and more! Pickup times for bus transportation from outlying schools:SWC- 8:10Noel- 8:20WR- 8:20PV- 8:30RC- 8:20Buses will leave MCHS at 11:45 and return to the schools.

Thu, Aug 20

Event

Open House Night - All Schools! Click to see times at each school

Thursday, August 20 is Open House Night across the McDonald County School District!Here are the Open House times for each school: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.Open House is a great opportunity to:Meet your teacherSee your cl

Mon, Aug 24

Event

First Day of School!

It's the first day back for all McDonald County Schools!

Fri, Aug 28

PD Day

No Classes - Teacher PD Day

No classes for students across the McDonald County School District. Teachers will be going through professional development training.

Mon, Sep 7

Holiday

Labor Day - No School

All schools will be closed for the Labor Day holiday.