Odessa R-VII

Kindergarten Screenings

Registration Now Open

Kindergarten Round-up at McQuerry Elementary on March 28th, 2023. The following time slots are available:

Session 1-3:45 pm-4:45 pm
Session 2-4:50 pm- 5:50 pm
Session 3-5:55 pm-6:55 pm
Session 4-7:00 pm-8:00 pm

Children will go through a screening, while parents complete the enrollment process. Children and parents will also be provided with a building tour and bus ride.

All children who will be 5 years old on or before July 31st, 2023, are eligible for kindergarten. Every child will need to go through the screening/enrollment process. Parents/Guardians can call the McQuerry Elementary office at 816-633-5334, starting February 13th, 2023, to schedule an appointment.

At your child’s appointment, please provide the following requested items: Current Proof of residency (less than 30 days old-water bill, gas bill, etc.), child’s birth certificate, child’s social security card/number, and the child’s immunization record. Those items can be scanned and emailed to our building registrar at agust@odessar7.net in advance. Documents can also be faxed to 816-633-5327. Otherwise, please have those items available to be copied at your appointment time.

The School District also recommends that all incoming students have a completed vision screening. Please have a completed MISSOURI EYE EXAM FORM FOR SCHOOL

If you have any questions, please call the McQuerry office at 816-633-5334 or Parents As Teachers at 816-633-3298.

Rachel Ratigan Receives "Making A Difference" Award

Congratulations to Odessa Upper Elementary Paraprofessional Rachel Ratigan. Mrs. Ratigan has been chosen as the March “MAKING A DIFFERENCE” award winner for the Odessa R-VII School District. The District is excited to honor staff members who go above and beyond the call of duty through the "Making a Difference" recognition program! Each month during the school year either a certified or classified employee will be honored for their part in implementing our district mission of preparing each student for a successful future.

Mrs. Ratigan does AMAZING things at OUE. Going above and beyond to spread positivity and "making a mark" here.

With her positive attitude, her passion for wanting to do a great job, and her heart to serve students, she MAKES A DIFFERENCE for everyone she comes in contact with everyday.

CONGRATULATIONS Mrs. Ratigan!

Rachel Ratigan Presentation Video

Foundation Grant Recipients

The Odessa R-VII Public Foundation Board of Directors presented teacher grants on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Eleven grant applications were approved. Grants (totaling $7083.21) were distributed to the following staff members by Odessa R-VII Foundation Board of Directors.

Congratulations to the following recipients:

McQuerry Elementary
Gayle Bainbridge/Jeff Wood	Summer Reading for Struggling Learners	$750.00
Wendy Reynolds	Gross Motor, STEM Activities, Kinesthetic Classroom Seating	$750.00
Amanda Rouillard	Technological Supports for Articulation Development	$700.00

Odessa Upper Elementary
Kristi Beiri/Leslie Roepe/Gary McCulley	Bulldog Broadcast--Lights, Camera, Action	$750.00
Nic King	Building Math Fact Fluency K-5	$750.00

Odessa Middle School
Susan Lefman	Ebook Editions	$461.50
Aubrey Burkholder	Unsolved Mysteries: Podcast Research Unit	$750.00

Odessa High School
Gene Collins	Equipment & Supplies for Enhancement of Soil Lessons in Agricultural Science Classes	$721.71
Melanie DeMore	Central Missouri Job Olympics	$750.00
Kasha Oetinger	Reading Resource Room	$700.00

Sherry Billings Memorial Grant
	TBA at Foundation Gala	$1000.00

ADULT & COMMUNITY EDUCATION ENROLLMENT

Odessa R-VII
Adult & Community Education
Class Offerings Spring 2023

March1 through May 3, 2023
Evenings 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Odessa High School
713 S. Third Street
Odessa Middle School
607 S. Fifth Street

Please click on the course listing link to view the classes being offered, class dates and times. Class descriptions may be viewed by clicking on the enrollment form link. Our mission is to promote opportunities for adult learners to engage, enrich and empower their lives through learning. Sign-up deadline was February 28th. Please watch for future offerings.

VIEW COURSE LISTINGS HERE

Sign-up now! Five ways to enroll:

Enroll Online ON-LINE ADULT EDUCATION ENROLLMENT (dead line was February 28th, 2023)
Enroll by Phone (816) 633-8361
Enroll by Fax (816) 633-7506
Enroll in Person (R-VII Central Office)

Contact Us:
Odessa R-VII School District
Adult Education Program
701 S. Third Street, Odessa, MO 64076
Phone (816) 633-8361 ext. 5201
Email tkleoppel@odessar7.net
www.odessar7.net

Refund Policy:
If enrollment is less than five, the class will be canceled
and a full refund will be issued for any fees collected for
the class. Registrants will be notified by phone or email.
Please advise of any changes in your contact
information.

OHS Red & Black Broadcast

Broadcasting as a course is designed to explore the industry of Broadcast Media. Students learn the basics of broadcast production, including writing, producing and computer editing of a broadcast. Students receive training in videography, cinematography, and editing techniques that all aid in creating weekly content for the high school students/staff entertainment.

The information learned in the broadcasting course has enabled students to produce "The Red & Black Broadcast". These videos feature students and staff and are created and edited by students. Odessa R7 is proud of this production and the students in front of behind the camera.

View The Red & Black Broadcast