New Madrid County R-1 School District

FOG DELAY. NMCR1 will be on a 1 hour Fog Delay.

Please note that Friday, February 13th will now be used as a makeup day for students.
As a result, this day will no longer be a scheduled PD day.

Thank you for your flexibility as we work to keep our calendar on track. If you have any questions, please contact your building office.

NMCR1 School District will return to in-person instruction tomorrow, Thursday February 5th. Bus routes will operate where travel is safe, however some routes may be adjusted or delayed due to lingering slick spots and road conditions on side roads. Families should expect buses to run slower than normal and allow extra time at stops. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding to ensure safe travel for students and staff.

Out of an abundance of caution, and due to several streets and roads being unsafe for bus and vehicle travel, NMCR1 School District will not be in session on Wednesday, February 4. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. We appreciate our County Highway Department and City Crews for their hard work and efforts to improve travel conditions. This will be a snow day. ❄️

🚨 NO SCHOOL - AMI DAY 🚨 Due to continued hazardous road conditions and too many side roads that school buses are unable to safely travel, NMCR1 School District will have NO SCHOOL Tuesday February 3. This will be AMI Day #6. Students should follow their AMI plans and complete assigned work. Please stay safe, and thank you for your understanding.

🚨 NO SCHOOL – AMI DAY 🚨 Due to hazardous road conditions and too many side roads that school buses are unable to safely travel, NMCR1 School District will have NO SCHOOL Monday February 2. This will be AMI Day #5. Students should follow their AMI plans and complete assigned work. Please stay safe, and thank you for your understanding.

Due to continued poor road conditions for many bus traveled roads, NMCR1 will not be in session on Friday January 30th. This will be AMI Day 4

Due to unsafe campus walkway conditions, and hazardous side-road conditions, NMCR1 will utilize AMI Day #3 tomorrow, Thursday, January 29, 2026. Crews are actively working to clear parking lots, walkways, and other areas in preparation for a possible return to school. We will continue to monitor conditions and will communicate a decision regarding our return to in-person learning as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay safe.

Due to inclement weather, unsafe campus walkway conditions, and hazardous side-road conditions, NMCR1 will utilize AMI Day #2 tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Crews are actively working to clear parking lots, walkways, and other areas in preparation for a possible return to school. We will continue to monitor conditions and will communicate a decision regarding our return to in-person learning as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay safe.

Due to inclement weather, unsafe campus walkway conditions, and hazardous side-road conditions, NMCR1 will utilize AMI Day #1 tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Crews are actively working to clear parking lots, walkways, and other areas in preparation for a possible return to school. We will continue to monitor conditions and will communicate a decision regarding our return to in-person learning as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay safe.

Due to road conditions NMCR1 will not be in session on Monday January 26th. This will NOT be an AMI day

The New Madrid County R1 School district is requesting community and parent/guardian input regarding four day school weeks. Please complete the survey by clicking on the following link. The survey will close on Wednesday November 26th.

Please click on survey link: https://forms.gle/rvuwRYKPER2uBiDc9

NMCR1 honors two groups of staff who represent the heart and soul of education, one group closing a chapter after years of faithful service and the other hitting their stride in extraordinary ways. NMCR1 retirees include: Randy Crowe (58 years), Kristila Sprouse (23 years) and Michael Wren (23 years). NMCR1 Teacher of the year nominees include: Paige Kimball, Mattie Bolen, Grace Riley, Rachelle Griffin and Whitney Musgrave

Family is welcome to attend with graduate. Graduate must be invited by the counselor in order to attend.

Senior Decision Day will be Wednesday, May 7th at 8:30 AM.

Graduation will be Friday, May 16 at 6:30 PM. Doors open at 5:30. No bags, please. Metal detectors will be at entrances.

School Update – Thursday, April 10, 2025 New Madrid County R-1 School District will be in session tomorrow, Thursday, April 10, 2025. We will run buses as normal as possible, but due to lingering water in some areas, routes may take longer than usual. We appreciate your patience as our drivers navigate safely — they’re carrying our most important cargo: your children. If your child is missed by the bus, please contact your child’s school. Staff will work with you to ensure any missed work is provided. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

School Notice – Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Due to continued road closures and water over the roadway in multiple areas throughout the county, New Madrid County R-1 School District will not be in session on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Many routes remain impassable or unsafe for bus transportation, and student safety remains our top priority. We continue to be grateful for the hard work of county crews as they address these conditions. Please use caution if travel is necessary, and we will share updates as available.

NMCR-1 Schools Closed – Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Due to numerous ongoing road closures affecting our busing routes, New Madrid County R-1 School District will be closed on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. As the county continues doing a fantastic job clearing and repairing roads, many key busing routes remain unsafe for travel. For the safety of our students and staff, we will not be in session. Busing Route Closures Include: Route 61 – Route D to I-55 Route H – Route E to County Road 621 Route B – Route 153 to Route 162 Route W – Route E to County Road 621 Route V – Route P to Route 80 Route 61 – Route M to I-55 Route OO – Route BB to County Road 525 Route 62 – Route HH to Route W Route HH – Route 62 to one half mile west of Route 62 Route 80 – Route AA to Route B Route P – County Road 719 to Saint Johns Diversion Ditch Route 162 – County Road 439 to the Mississippi River Route P – Route V to Route BB We thank our county crews for their tireless efforts to restore safe travel. Updates will be shared as conditions improve.

Due to widespread county road closures, New Madrid County R-1 School District will not be in session on Monday, April 7, 2025. The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority. Current travel conditions, including several bus routes that are underwater and numerous road closures throughout the county, make it unsafe for buses and personal vehicles. This closure will also allow local agencies time to inspect and repair roads that are essential for safe travel. We are grateful to all those who have worked countless hours to help keep our communities safe. Thank you for your understanding. We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as needed. Please stay safe.