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.
PROM UPDATE – NEW DATE ANNOUNCED
Due to flooding issues, Prom has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 12, 2025. Please make note of the updated schedule:
Event Details:
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
Grand March: 8:00 PM
Dance Ends: 11:00 PM
Prom Cancellation Announcement
Due to the unpredictable weather conditions, ongoing flooding, and numerous road closures in our area, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s prom.
The safety of our students, staff, and families is always our top priority, and current conditions present too great a risk for travel and gathering. We understand how disappointing this news is, especially for our students who have been looking forward to this special event.
We appreciate your understanding and support during this time. Our team is exploring the possibility of rescheduling or offering an alternative celebration and will communicate updates as soon as possible.
Please stay safe and take all necessary precautions during this period of inclement weather.
Due to the threat of severe weather during normal dismissal time and recent collaboration with Emergency Officials, NMCR-1 School District will dismiss today at 1:30 p.m. This will allow our buses to safely return and students and staff to be with their families. There will be NO afternoon preschool.
The FEMA Safe Shelter will be opened for public use starting at 4pm during the potentially dangerous severe weather episode that is forecasted for tonight.
NOTE: Animals will not allowed in the Safe Room area due to the space the pets will require.
Reminder: NMCR1 will not be in session Monday March 24th thru Friday March 28th for Spring Break. Classes will resume on Monday March 31st.
NMCR1 Updated Calendar is below. March 31st will now be a student attendance day. May 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd will also be attendance days with the last day of school on May 23rd being a full day. Graduation will still take place on Friday May 16th at 7pm.
Due to most county and town roads remaining snow-covered or hazardous, along with forecasted temperatures staying below freezing, NMCR-1 will not be in session tomorrow, Friday, February 21.
Due to most county and town roads remaining snow-covered or hazardous, along with forecasted temperatures staying below freezing, NMCR-1 will not be in session tomorrow, Friday, February 21.
Although main roads are clear, most county roads and town roads remain snow covered. Due to this and forecasted temperatures. NMCR-1 will not be in session tomorrow Thursday February 20th.
NMCR-1 will be closed Wednesday February 19th.
Dear New Madrid County R-1 Families and Community,
In an abundance of caution and with the safety of our students and staff as our top priority, New Madrid County R-1 School District will be dismissing at 12:00 PM today due to the inclement weather moving into the area. This early dismissal will ensure that all students riding buses and those who drive have enough time to get home safely before conditions worsen.
Buses will run their normal routes beginning at noon, and we ask parents of car riders to plan for early pickup. Additionally, all after-school programs, sports, and extracurricular activities are canceled.
Please continue to monitor school communications, including our website, social media, and local news, for any further updates. Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to keep our students and staff safe.
Stay warm & safe,
New Madrid County R-1 School District
The New Madrid County R-1 School District will be in session tomorrow, February 18th.
We will closely monitor the incoming weather conditions. If we need to dismiss early, we will communicate this through our Facebook page, text alerts, and school app. We are providing this announcement in advance so that parents can consider a backup plan in case of an early dismissal.
Attention Senior Parents! FAFSA Night and Senior Parent Meeting are tonight (Thursday, 2/13) at the high school!
Due to a significant increase in illness among students and staff, New Madrid County R-1 Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 30, and Friday, January 31, 2025.
All extracurricular activities, including sports and after-school programs, are also canceled. Our custodial teams will be deep-cleaning our buildings to ensure a safe return.
We encourage everyone to rest, recover, and take care of themselves. We look forward to welcoming students and staff back on Monday, February 3, 2025, as long as they are fever-free.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we work together to keep our school community healthy! Stay well!