Joy has taken care of many children through the years here at Odessa child care center. They all remember her as "miss Joy". Joy has a heart of gold and would do anything asked of her plus she is a very hard worker as a custodian. She deserves to be recognized for her 20 plus years of dedication.

In addition to her longtime dedication to the kids at the childcare center, Joy also works as a custodian during the summer to get McQuerry ready for the next school year.  She is often one of the first to volunteer to help with weekend custodial coverage of events that go beyond the expected work time.  She has worked many HS dances, Saturday volleyball and wrestling tournaments (both school and little league events), and OMI events through the years.

We are proud to recognize Dan Cobb as the Odessa R-VII School District’s Community Champion for the month of October!

Mr. Cobb has been a steadfast supporter of Odessa R-VII Schools in many roles over the years. As a parent, Public Foundation Director, and Vice President at the Bank of Odessa, Dan has consistently demonstrated his commitment to our students, staff, and schools.

His support of the district has always been a constant. Whether through volunteering his time, offering encouragement, supporting school initiatives, or simply being someone we know we can count on, Dan has continually shown what it means to be a true community partner.

We are incredibly grateful for the time, energy, and dedication he has given to Odessa R-VII. Our schools are stronger because of community members like Dan who believe in our students and are willing to invest in their success.

Congratulations, Dan, and thank you for being such a valued part of the Odessa R-VII family!

The Odessa R-VII Public Foundation Board of Directors presented teacher grants on Friday, October 2, 2026. Twelve grant applications were approved. Grants (totaling $8,484.73) were distributed to the following staff members by the Odessa R-VII Foundation Board of Directors.