Macon - MO School Resource Officer

09/02/2026

Macon County R-1 School District thank you for the support and the shoutout.

09/01/2026

🚨 Back-To-School Traffic & Safety Reminder 🚨

I hope everyone had a great first week of school and a restful weekend.

I wanted to address some concerns that have been brought to my attention. This is a quick safety and legal reminder regarding personal transportation devices being used to travel to and from our school campuses.

We have seen an increase in students traveling to and from campus using electric-powered transportation devices.

While traditional bicycles and non-motorized scooters are generally treated differently under Missouri law, many newer electric-powered devices can fall under different legal classifications depending on how they are designed and equipped.

🛴 Electric Scooters & Other Motorized Devices

Not every electric scooter or motorized device is legally classified the same way.

Simply calling something an “e-scooter,” “e-bike,” or “electric bicycle” does not determine its legal classification.

The device’s design, equipment, motor, speed capability, and other characteristics can determine which laws and requirements apply.

Some motorized devices may be subject to driver’s-license, equipment, operating, or other legal requirements.

⚡ Electric Bicycles (E-Bikes)

Missouri law recognizes three classes of electric bicycles:

Class 1 – Pedal-assist only; motor assistance stops at 20 MPH.

Class 2 – Motor can propel the bicycle without pedaling; motor assistance stops at 20 MPH.

Class 3 – Pedal-assist only; motor assistance stops at 28 MPH. No person under 16 may operate a Class 3 e-bike.

A qualifying Missouri e-bike must have fully operable pedals, a seat or saddle, and an electric motor of less than 750 watts.

🏫 School Property

Missouri law and school/district rules are not necessarily the same thing.

For example, Macon R-1’s current elementary handbook states that students are not to ride bicycles on school grounds and that skateboards are not allowed on campus.

Please make sure you understand both Missouri law and the rules of the school your child attends.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Our school parking lots and driveways are incredibly chaotic during morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal, especially around 3:25 p.m.

Student drivers, heavy bus traffic, pedestrians, bicycles, scooters, and other small transportation devices moving through the same areas can create a dangerous situation.

My primary goal is ensuring every single student makes it home safely at the end of the day.

Please help me keep our kids safe by reviewing these rules and expectations at home.

If your child rides an electric scooter, e-bike, or other motorized transportation device, please take a moment to make sure you know exactly what type of device they are riding and what rules apply to it.

When in doubt, ask before riding.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our students and our campuses safe! 🚲🛴⚡

09/01/2026

National Su***de Prevention Month.

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💜 September is National Su***de Prevention Month 🩵

Su***de prevention is everyone’s responsibility. This month is an opportunity to raise awareness, reduce stigma, encourage conversations about mental health, and remind those who may be struggling that help is available and hope is possible.

You don’t have to be a mental health professional to make a difference. Check in on the people around you. Listen without judgment. Take concerns about su***de seriously. Learn the warning signs. And most importantly, know where to turn for help.

To our first responders: You spend your careers showing up for others on some of their hardest days. If you are struggling, you deserve that same support. Asking for help is not a weakness, and you do not have to carry the weight of the job alone. Check on your partners, your coworkers, and yourself. 🚓🚒🚑

📞 Call or text 988: 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7
💙 Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255
🚨 Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger
👮 COPLine: 1-800-COPLINE (1-800-267-5463) (for law enforcement only)

Throughout September, we encourage our law enforcement partners, first responders, behavioral health professionals, families, and communities across Missouri to help spread one simple message:

You are not alone. Your life matters. Help is available.

A conversation can make a difference. A connection can save a life. 💜🩵

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09/01/2026

🚨 PARENTS, STUDENTS & COMMUNITY — A QUICK SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY ALERT 🚨

There is a new social media trend circulating called “Cat in the Hat.” What may initially seem like a creepy or funny internet meme has evolved into something parents and students should be aware of.

The trend began with edited clips from the 2003 Cat in the Hat movie and has progressed into AI-generated images and videos depicting the character appearing in neighborhoods, at homes, and even around schools.

Some of these posts are simply intended as creepy entertainment. Others have included specific schools, locations, dates, and threatening language.

📌 HERE'S WHAT PARENTS & STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW:

✅ The “Cat in the Hat” sightings circulating online are not real sightings. Many of the images and videos are AI-generated or digitally manipulated.

⚠️ However, threatening posts are not harmless just because they are part of an internet trend.

⚠️ Posts that make threats against a school, student, staff member, or community can result in serious consequences—even when someone claims afterward that it was “just a joke.”

🏫 Schools and law enforcement take threats seriously. Our first priority is always the safety of our students and staff.

🎯 WHAT CAN YOU DO?

🔹 Talk with your children about what they're seeing online.

🔹 Remind them not to create, repost, or share threatening content—even as a joke.

🔹 If they encounter something concerning, save the information and tell a trusted adult.

🔹 If a post appears to contain a legitimate threat or specific information about a school or individual, report it to school administration or law enforcement.

🔹 If you see something, say something.

A viral trend can disappear as quickly as it arrives, but one post can still create fear, disrupt a school day, and require a serious response.

Let's work together to keep our schools safe, our community informed, and our kids smart about what they see online.

💙 Stay smart. Stay safe. Take care of each other.

— Cpl. K. Noyes | School Resource Officer
Macon County, Missouri Sheriff's Office | Macon County R-1 School District

08/25/2026

With all the excitement, I forgot to take a Back to School picture; however, I was thankful to the staff and our favorite mascot. I was able to snag a picture and get it from the staff. I am super excited to be back in the buildings for the start of my fifth school year with the Macon County R-1 School District as the school resource officer (SRO). Seeing the energy from the kids and staff yesterday was the best reminder of why I love what I do. Welcome back, everyone! Let's have a great year!

08/25/2026

08/24/2026

I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who came out and supported our fundraiser for the Macon County Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. program and our D.A.R.E. students.

Thanks to your support, we raised approximately $109.28. While we unfortunately did not meet the minimum requirement for the fundraiser donation, we are still incredibly grateful to everyone who took the time to participate and support our students.

We look forward to bringing the D.A.R.E. program back for its second year beginning after Christmas break during the second semester. We truly appreciate the continued support of our community and look forward to another great year with our students!

08/24/2026

Back to School — Let’s Make It a Safe One!

Today marks the beginning of the 2026–2027 school year, and I want to wish all of our students, teachers, staff, parents, and bus drivers a safe and successful school year!

As your School Resource Officer, one of my biggest priorities is helping keep our schools a safe place for everyone. But school safety doesn’t stop at the school doors — it starts the moment our students leave home.

A special reminder about school bus safety:

Please slow down and pay attention when you see a school bus. When a bus has its red warning lights activated and the stop arm extended, STOP. Give our students the time and space they need to safely enter or exit the bus.

Remember that children can be unpredictable. They may cross the road, run toward a bus, or step into traffic without warning. Being a few seconds late is never worth risking a child's life.

For all drivers:
• Slow down in school zones and around school buses.
• Stay alert and put the phone down.
• Watch for children walking or riding bicycles.
• Obey school bus stop arms and flashing red lights.
• Be patient around buses — they are carrying our most precious cargo.

And to our students: Look both ways, stay alert, follow your bus driver's instructions, and make good choices.

Let's work together to make sure every student gets to school safely in the morning and, most importantly, gets home safely in the afternoon.

Here's to a great 2026–2027 school year! Have a safe first day, everyone!

— Your School Resource Officer

08/24/2026

🛑 Missouri law states that on a two-lane road, if a school bus is stopped and displaying warning signals, drivers must stop when meeting and following the bus.