Back in action tonight! Go BMC!
The Macon County R-4 School District is accepting bids for snow removal for the 2026-2027 school year. Bids should include removing snow from north and south parking lots, the parking lot at the annex, and all entrances. The Macon County R-4 School District reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Please direct questions to Daniel Liebhart, Superintendent, at 660-376-6020 or dliebhart@mcr4.k12.mo.us . Bids may be delivered to Macon County R-4 School, 501 S. Main St. P.O. Box 70, New Cambria, MO 63558. Bids must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 6th, 2026.
Please join us for the 2026 Halloween parade organized by Student Council on October 30th at 2:40pm in the big gym. Sign in at the office on arrival and be sure to sign out if you are taking a student after the festivities!
It's game day for our BMC Junior High Teams! Go BMC!
4th and 5th spent Thursday this week partying like it's 1776! We just wrapped up our American Revolution unit and to celebrate, we had a "traditional" feast!
Good luck to our BMC Junior High Basketball teams! It's Game Day!
BMC plays Polo for softball districts tonight at 6:30pm. Please note the ***NEW LOCATION***: Missouri Valley Softball Field 1538 E Vest Street Marshall, MO 65340. Go BMC!
Tomorrow, Macon County R-IV will participate in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill.
Students will practice the important safety steps of “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” before evacuating the building.
This drill helps our students and staff practice what to do in the event of an earthquake and reinforces the importance of being prepared.
Thank you to our community for your support as we continue to prioritize the safety of our students and staff!
Students will practice the important safety steps of “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” before evacuating the building.
This drill helps our students and staff practice what to do in the event of an earthquake and reinforces the importance of being prepared.
Thank you to our community for your support as we continue to prioritize the safety of our students and staff!
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, 10/26 from Noon - 7pm. Elementary students will receive their report cards from their classroom teacher. Secondary students may pick up their report cards from the main office.
Please contact the school with any questions at 660-376-6020.
Please contact the school with any questions at 660-376-6020.
Congratulations to the Macon County R-IV Students of the Week!
Support the BMC Softball and Baseball teams at their games tonight! Games will be played at Green City. Girls game at 5pm, Boys game to follow. Go BMC!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please be aware that students will participate in a scheduled fire drill today at 3:00 p.m. This is part of our ongoing efforts to ensure students and staff are prepared for emergency situations.
Thank you for your continued support!
Please be aware that students will participate in a scheduled fire drill today at 3:00 p.m. This is part of our ongoing efforts to ensure students and staff are prepared for emergency situations.
Thank you for your continued support!
School Picture Day is Friday, October 9th! If you need an order form, please contact Mrs. Barb Moore in the main office.
4th and 5th grade spent some time last week on writing their own poems and personalizing them. Their works turned out amazing and they should be proud!
BMC Softball Game Thursday 10/8 vs Meadville at 5pm. Game will be played at Bucklin. Go BMC!
We had the perfect mix of math and science as we explored pumpkins today. First graders' favorite was the sink or float test. They were excited to find that each of their pumpkins could float!
4th & 5th graders held their first writing celebration of the year. Students shared their writing pieces and enjoyed treats to help celebrate.
The Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS) is testing wastewater at selected schools this year as an early-warning system for fentanyl and other dangerous synthetic opioids.
Wastewater testing samples sewage leaving a building and checks it for traces of drugs people have used. Public health agencies use the same method to track community trends, such as COVID-19 or opioid use, without testing any individual.
How it came about
• Dec. 2025: DPS ran a voluntary pilot with more than 40 districts. Hallsville detected nitazenes in its January 2026 testing.
• June 30, 2026: Gov. Mike Kehoe signed HB 2002 and HB 2008, the state budget bills that fund the program.
• July 22: DESE announced the program.
• Aug. 18: DPS notified superintendents of selected districts. Its vendor, Stercus Bioanalytics, followed up to schedule site assessments.
• Sept. 24: DPS sent the list of participating schools and the testing schedule.
This year: about 164 schools statewide, chosen at random across the nine Highway Patrol troops. Testing runs from mid-September through mid-May at no cost to districts.
Our school was randomly selected
Macon County R-IV was randomly selected by the Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS) for the state's Wastewater Testing for School Safety program.
• The selection was random. It does not mean state officials identified or suspected a drug-related concern at our school.
• DPS randomized selections across the nine Missouri State Highway Patrol troops to represent every region of the state.
• We are one of many schools statewide taking part. We were not selected because of a specific incident, allegation or finding involving our students or staff.
How the testing works
The state and its vendor run the testing at no cost to our district, with minimal involvement from our staff.
• What is sampled: wastewater from our building's outside sewer pipe. This is not our drinking water, which is not affected in any way.
• When: samples are collected during school hours only, in several rounds between October and mid-May.
• What it screens for: dangerous synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, nitazenes and carfentanil, and other substances.
• Who handles it: the state's vendor, Stercus Bioanalytics, handles the site assessment, equipment, sample collection and lab analysis.
• We are sharing school calendars, closures and major events with the vendor so samples reflect normal school operations.
What results can and cannot tell us
Wastewater testing shows broad trends. It does not test or identify individual students or staff.
A result cannot tell us:
• who used a substance
• how many people used it, or how much
• whether it was used on school property or during the school day
• where in the building it entered the wastewater
A single result is one piece of information. It does not show widespread use among students, and it is not a reflection of our school or student body.
If a result is positive
A positive result means someone who contributed to the wastewater during sampling hours used a tested substance within the last 24 to 72 hours. That person could be a student, staff member or visitor.
• A positive result will not lead to student investigations, searches or discipline. DPS has said it carries no such expectation.
• We will share the result with our community promptly and in plain language.
• Our focus will be education, prevention and support, not blame.
• Naloxone (Narcan) is available in our district, and staff are trained to use it.
• Students and families who need help can reach our school nurse, Audrey Ford, by calling the school 660-376-6020.
• We will work with the Macon County Health Department on education for students and families.
Results are public records
School-level results can be requested by anyone under Missouri's Sunshine Law, so we plan to share our results before others do.
• DPS reports results publicly by Highway Patrol troop, not by school.
• A records request can still reveal whether a specific school tested positive or negative.
• News outlets or community members may learn of a result before the district announces it. We will be ready to respond quickly and accurately.
Our commitment
Our participation supports what we already do every day: keep students safe and healthy.
• Our response to any result will stay focused on facts, student safety and the wellbeing of our school community.
Wastewater testing samples sewage leaving a building and checks it for traces of drugs people have used. Public health agencies use the same method to track community trends, such as COVID-19 or opioid use, without testing any individual.
How it came about
• Dec. 2025: DPS ran a voluntary pilot with more than 40 districts. Hallsville detected nitazenes in its January 2026 testing.
• June 30, 2026: Gov. Mike Kehoe signed HB 2002 and HB 2008, the state budget bills that fund the program.
• July 22: DESE announced the program.
• Aug. 18: DPS notified superintendents of selected districts. Its vendor, Stercus Bioanalytics, followed up to schedule site assessments.
• Sept. 24: DPS sent the list of participating schools and the testing schedule.
This year: about 164 schools statewide, chosen at random across the nine Highway Patrol troops. Testing runs from mid-September through mid-May at no cost to districts.
Our school was randomly selected
Macon County R-IV was randomly selected by the Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS) for the state's Wastewater Testing for School Safety program.
• The selection was random. It does not mean state officials identified or suspected a drug-related concern at our school.
• DPS randomized selections across the nine Missouri State Highway Patrol troops to represent every region of the state.
• We are one of many schools statewide taking part. We were not selected because of a specific incident, allegation or finding involving our students or staff.
How the testing works
The state and its vendor run the testing at no cost to our district, with minimal involvement from our staff.
• What is sampled: wastewater from our building's outside sewer pipe. This is not our drinking water, which is not affected in any way.
• When: samples are collected during school hours only, in several rounds between October and mid-May.
• What it screens for: dangerous synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, nitazenes and carfentanil, and other substances.
• Who handles it: the state's vendor, Stercus Bioanalytics, handles the site assessment, equipment, sample collection and lab analysis.
• We are sharing school calendars, closures and major events with the vendor so samples reflect normal school operations.
What results can and cannot tell us
Wastewater testing shows broad trends. It does not test or identify individual students or staff.
A result cannot tell us:
• who used a substance
• how many people used it, or how much
• whether it was used on school property or during the school day
• where in the building it entered the wastewater
A single result is one piece of information. It does not show widespread use among students, and it is not a reflection of our school or student body.
If a result is positive
A positive result means someone who contributed to the wastewater during sampling hours used a tested substance within the last 24 to 72 hours. That person could be a student, staff member or visitor.
• A positive result will not lead to student investigations, searches or discipline. DPS has said it carries no such expectation.
• We will share the result with our community promptly and in plain language.
• Our focus will be education, prevention and support, not blame.
• Naloxone (Narcan) is available in our district, and staff are trained to use it.
• Students and families who need help can reach our school nurse, Audrey Ford, by calling the school 660-376-6020.
• We will work with the Macon County Health Department on education for students and families.
Results are public records
School-level results can be requested by anyone under Missouri's Sunshine Law, so we plan to share our results before others do.
• DPS reports results publicly by Highway Patrol troop, not by school.
• A records request can still reveal whether a specific school tested positive or negative.
• News outlets or community members may learn of a result before the district announces it. We will be ready to respond quickly and accurately.
Our commitment
Our participation supports what we already do every day: keep students safe and healthy.
• Our response to any result will stay focused on facts, student safety and the wellbeing of our school community.
Fall sports photos can be ordered at https://wagner.candid.com/sport .
Select "Bucklin" from the dropdown menu.
Photos will be available for ordering on October 10th.
Select "Bucklin" from the dropdown menu.
Photos will be available for ordering on October 10th.
First graders celebrated another birthday this week!
