🎉📚 Celebrating Published Young Authors! 📚🎉
We are so proud to celebrate two of our talented students whose creative writing has been selected for publication in the 2024 Young Writers "Fright Club" Poetry and Creative Writing Contest! 🌟
This past October, Mrs. Metcalf submitted their imaginative and skillful work to the national competition, and out of more than 50,000 entries across the country, both pieces were chosen to be published in a book titled Fright Club. What an incredible accomplishment!
This is a huge honor for our small but mighty school, and a wonderful reminder of the power of creativity, perseverance, and student voice. ✍️📖
Please help us congratulate Emiley Hubert and Alexander Baker on this amazing achievement! We can’t wait to see where your words take you next. 💫
#StudentSuccess #YoungAuthors #PublishedWriters #FrightClub #ProudSchoolMoment
Join us on May 1st at 6:00 PM in the new gym for our Spring Concert and Awards ceremony!
Performances will feature our 5th and 6th grade band as well as our 7th–12th grade band.
We’ll also be celebrating student achievements throughout the concert. We hope to see you there!
🎉💙 April Character Kids Alert! 💙🎉
At Verona Elementary, we believe that character counts—and this month, we're shining the spotlight on some truly amazing students who embody the heart of what it means to work together.
👏👏 Please help us celebrate our April Character Kids, chosen by their classmates for showing outstanding COOPERATION! 👏👏
These students know how to be great teammates, problem-solvers, and positive leaders in and out of the classroom. Whether it’s sharing ideas, helping a friend, or working toward a common goal, they show us every day that we’re better together. 💪🤝✨
🌟 Their kindness, teamwork, and willingness to pitch in remind us all what it looks like to lift each other up—and we are SO proud of them!
🐾Way to go, Wildcats! 🐾 Let’s keep working hard and growing together through the rest of the school year! 🌱💛
#VeronaElementary #WildcatPride #CharacterKids #CooperationChampions #BetterTogether #GrowingGoodHearts
🎉💙 April Character Kids Alert! 💙🎉
At Verona Elementary, we believe that character counts—and this month, we're shining the spotlight on some truly amazing students who embody the heart of what it means to work together.
👏👏 Please help us celebrate our April Character Kids, chosen by their classmates for showing outstanding COOPERATION! 👏👏
These students know how to be great teammates, problem-solvers, and positive leaders in and out of the classroom. Whether it’s sharing ideas, helping a friend, or working toward a common goal, they show us every day that we’re better together. 💪🤝✨
🌟 Their kindness, teamwork, and willingness to pitch in remind us all what it looks like to lift each other up—and we are SO proud of them!
🐾Way to go, Wildcats! 🐾 Let’s keep working hard and growing together through the rest of the school year! 🌱💛
#VeronaElementary #WildcatPride #CharacterKids #CooperationChampions #BetterTogether #GrowingGoodHearts
Pre-Order your 2024-2025 Verona Yearbook! Early pricing is $30, but will increase to $35 after May 8th.
Scan the QR code or click this link to order online. https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/zekVIhmFLw5w65lKw0g2XCsp
Cash or check orders can be submitted to Ms. Shoopman in the high school.
🌟 Celebrating Our Incredible School Secretaries! 🌟
Lets take a moment to celebrate the heart of our schools—our amazing Administrative Professionals at Verona School District, Verona High School, and Verona Elementary School!
From the moment the doors open in the morning to the final bell at the end of the day, these incredible individuals are there to greet, guide, organize, and uplift everyone who walks through our halls. Whether they’re answering phones, comforting students, supporting staff, or managing a thousand unseen details, our secretaries do it all with grace, patience, and professionalism.
✨ Their smiles set the tone for our school day.
📞 Their voices bring reassurance to families.
📚 Their support keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
💗 Their kindness creates a welcoming space for students, staff, and visitors alike.
We are beyond grateful for the dedication and heart our administrative professionals pour into their work every single day. Your efforts don’t go unnoticed, and your impact reaches far beyond the front office. Thank you for being the steady, caring presence that makes our schools feel like home.
Let’s all take a moment to stop by, say thank you, and show our appreciation for the amazing work you do. We couldn’t do it without you! 💐
The 3rd and 4th graders had a great time learning about animals at Wonders of Wildlife this afternoon!
Preschool enjoyed our earth day activities so much today! Just look at those smiles.
Third grade is having a fantastic time at Wonders of Wildlife! 🤩
More field trip fun with 3rd and 4th grade!
Fourth grade has been having a great time on their field trip to Wonders of Wildlife/Aquarium!
The Verona R-VII School District is seeking to employ a motivated educator for an elementary teaching position during the 2025-26 school year. Qualified applicants should complete an application obtained from the Verona School District website at http://www.veronar7.net. A completed application will include a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, proof of certification, a list of at least 3 references, and any other supporting documents that will enhance the application. Please email all documents to: Misti Yocum, myocum@veronar7.net.
🎉✨ BIG NEWS! ✨🎉
Please help us send a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Jennifer Shook on being nominated for Regional Teacher of the Year! 🌟🍎
Mrs. Shook’s dedication, creativity, and unwavering passion for her students have not gone unnoticed—and now she’s being recognized at a whole new level! 💛📚 She will soon begin the next step in the journey by completing the official application process. If selected, she’ll have the incredible honor of representing our region as she competes for Missouri Teacher of the Year! 🏆🎓
We are so proud of her and know that her heart for teaching, commitment to excellence, and inspiring classroom presence make her more than worthy of this honor.
💬 Drop a comment below to wish her good luck and share your favorite Mrs. Shook memory or moment! Let’s cheer her on as she takes this exciting next step! 🙌
You’ve got this, Mrs. Shook! Good luck! 🍀 We’re all behind you!
#TeacherOfTheYear #WeLoveMrsShook #ProudMoment #RegionalNominee #GoodLuck #EducationExcellence
Updated event calendar for the week of April 20th-April 26th. The game between the Wildcat Baseball and Miller has been rescheduled at 2:00 PM April 21st and will be played at the Aurora High School Sport Complex at Aurora High School. The Lady Wildcat Softball game against Miller will be rescheduled.
1st grade had more fun with Peeps! What will happen if you put a peep in different liquids?
Mrs. Phillips' class enjoyed a math egg hunt this morning. It was a fun way to practice their math skills!
Attention Senior 2025 Parents: Graduation is quickly approaching. Seniors need to complete the following things by the end of April.
Mrs. Neely and Mr. Foster took 25 kids to the Build My Future trades event yesterday. Students were able to get hands-on experience in careers such as carpentry, welding, masonry, plumbing, electrical, and much more. The kids had a great time and learned a lot!
Verona School District Welcomes New Board Members
Verona, MO — During the regularly scheduled Verona R-VII Board of Education meeting held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, the school district officially welcomed two newly elected board members, Mr. Matt Freiburger and Mrs. Paula Baker. Both individuals took the oath of office and began their terms of service following the certification of the April 2025 election results.
Mr. Freiburger and Mrs. Baker bring with them a wealth of community involvement, professional expertise, and a shared commitment to continuing Verona’s strong tradition of academic excellence, student-focused leadership, and community engagement. The district is confident that their unique perspectives and dedication will be valuable assets in shaping the future of our schools.
As we welcome our new members, the Verona School District would also like to extend sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks to our outgoing board members, Mrs. Linda Gates and Mr. Kevin Hilton. Both Mrs. Gates and Mr. Hilton have demonstrated remarkable commitment throughout their years of service, consistently advocating for student success, staff support, and the overall growth of our school community.
Superintendent Melody Whitehead shared, “We are incredibly grateful for the time, passion, and leadership that Linda and Kevin have devoted to our district. Their guidance has left a lasting impact, and we wish them all the best in their future endeavors. At the same time, we are thrilled to welcome Matt and Paula to the Board and look forward to the continued collaboration that keeps Verona moving forward.”
The Verona R-VII School District remains steadfast in its mission to provide a safe, nurturing, and academically challenging environment for all students. With strong leadership from its Board of Education, the district is well-positioned for a future rooted in unity, innovation, and excellence.
Mrs. Nettles 1st graders adopted "Peep" babies today to take care of!
