Verona R-7 School District

💜💛 Celebrating Our Winter Sports Seniors – Class of 2026 💛💜

We proudly recognize an incredible group of young leaders who have poured their hearts into Verona winter athletics. Our 2026 Seniors in boys basketball, girls basketball, and cheerleading have left a lasting mark on our programs, our school, and our community.

These seniors have shown what true leadership looks like. They lead not only with their voices, but with their actions. Early morning practices, late-night games, tough losses, big victories — through it all, they have remained committed, focused, and determined. Their dedication to improving their skills and supporting their teammates reflects a work ethic that will serve them well far beyond the court and the sidelines.

Our basketball seniors have demonstrated grit, teamwork, and composure under pressure. They understand that success comes from preparation, trust, and believing in one another.

Our cheer seniors have brought energy, spirit, and pride to every game. They uplift our teams, engage our fans, and represent our school with enthusiasm and heart.

Most importantly, each of these students serves as a positive example for our younger Wildcats. They show what it means to balance academics, athletics, and character. They remind us that leadership is about encouragement, accountability, and stepping up when it matters most. They are outstanding role models for our future athletes.

We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the parents and families of these seniors. Your countless miles driven, late nights, unwavering encouragement, and steady support have made all the difference. Behind every dedicated athlete is a family who sacrifices time and energy to make these opportunities possible. We are deeply grateful for the partnership and commitment you show to our students and our school.

To our Winter Sports Seniors — thank you. Thank you for your commitment, your resilience, and your love for Verona. You have set the standard high, and we could not be more proud of the legacy you leave behind.

Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat. 🐾💜💛

This week in Kindergarten has been so much fun! In STEM club, students designed creative ways to keep their noses warm. Each morning during meeting, we do a class building activity where students cheer each other on and strengthen our classroom community (this is an everyday routine, not just this week!). We also celebrated our positive behavior with a slumber-themed Sonic movie watching party!

On Monday Verona 8th grade toured Scott Regional Technology Center in Monett to learn about all the programs they offer.

📅 Verona Wildcats – Calendar of Events
Week of February 8th-14th, 2026

Get ready for another exciting week in Wildcat Country! 💜💛🐾
Stay tuned for updates, bring your Wildcat spirit, and let’s make it a great week! 💜💛🐾

1st grade has been so busy, we haven't had time to post! In January, we welcome 2026 and had a ROAR cookie celebration!!

Register for our annual Verona FFA Cornhole Tournament & Fish Fry now!

Wildcats, the fire department cleared the district buildings. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. There will be girls' basketball practice, and the boys will play Hurley still at 5:30.

Wildcats, a fire alarm has gone off in the high school building, there is no evidence of a fire. However, fire trucks are in route to check out the building. Students have been evacuated for their own safety. Staff are working to get the students their personal belongs so we can send them home. The busses could be delayed a little while we work to get all students loaded. Thank you for your patience while we sort through this.

3rd grade was happy to be back at school! We learned about Groundhog Day, and spent some time outside observing our shadows. We had fun in math using Cheese-its to learn about area.

🎉 Great News, Wildcat Fans! 🐾💜💛

The Verona Wildcats are excited to announce that we are now accepting credit cards at our concession stands!

That means no more worrying about having cash on hand—just grab your favorite snacks and drinks and enjoy the game. 🏀🌭🥤

Thank you for continuing to support our students, athletes, and programs. See you at the next game… and don’t forget to stop by concessions!

Credit card transactions will be subject to a convenience fee to help offset the processing costs.

#WildcatPride #GameDayReady #VeronaWildcats

Congratulations, Mr. Foster for earning Gertie the Goat of Positivity for January!

📅 Verona Wildcats – Calendar of Events
Week of February 1st-7th, 2026

Get ready for another exciting week in Wildcat Country! 💜💛🐾
Stay tuned for updates, bring your Wildcat spirit, and let’s make it a great week! 💜💛🐾

Our Scott Tech bus will be running today and tomorrow. It will load by the loading dock like normal, leaving at 12:15. Please use your best discretion on if you can safely attend.

🏀 Game On, Wildcats! 🐾💜

The away basketball games between the Wildcats and Lady Wildcats and the Cougars and Lady Cougars of New Heights are still on! Please check back for any updates.

📍 Location: New Heights High School
⏰ Tip-off: 5:00 PM

Let’s show our Wildcat pride and cheer on our teams! 💜💛🐾

💜 Important Weather Update – Snow Day Tomorrow 💛 We truly appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we closely monitored road conditions today. Our hope was that the sunshine and warmer temperatures would help clear more of the farm roads south of Hwy 60. Unfortunately, the roads did not improve as much as we had anticipated. Thanks to the hard work of our road crews and community members, the school and many of our roads are now driveable. However, several southern routes in the hills and curves remain unsafe for our buses to navigate. In addition, many roads are still slick and too unpredictable for parents and beginning drivers. Because student safety is always our top priority, tomorrow will be a Snow Day. We also want to take a moment to thank our students for their incredible effort during the past three AMI Days. Your hard work, perseverance, and Wildcat pride did not go unnoticed! 🐾💜 Because of your dedication, tomorrow will be a true snow day—no AMI work assigned. Thank you again for your understanding, support, and cooperation. We are sorry for any confusion this change of plans may have caused. We are grateful for our Verona families and community, and we look forward to welcoming our Wildcats back on Monday!

🐾❄️ Wildcats, It’s AMI Day #3! ❄️🐾 📅 Wednesday, January 28th Good morning, Wildcats—can you believe? AMI Day #3 has come to achieve! Your backpack misses you, your locker feels blue, But your brain is ready—so let’s push through! 😄 Your bed says, “Stay!” Your alarm says, “Go!” Your Chromebook says, “Let’s put on a show!” 💻✨ 📚 K–6 Wildcats, here’s your quest: Day 3 of your AMI Packet—give it your best! Read, write, solve, and create, Show that Wildcat minds are great! 🧠💜 When school doors open and halls are bright, Bring your work back—hold it tight! 💻 Grades 7–12 Wildcats, here’s the plan: Log into 1st hour at 9:00 AM—yes, you can! Follow the schedule posted today, Stay on track in the Wildcat way! Stay connected, focused, and keen, The smartest Wildcats we’ve ever seen! 👩‍🏫 Teachers are ready, lessons in place, Wildcat pride all over the place! From couches, kitchens, desks, and floors, Wildcats are learning more and more! 🐾💛💜 AMI Day #3—we’re on a roll! Go Wildcats—rock and roar your goal! 🐾🎉

😂🐾 Wildcats, It’s AMI Day #2! 🐾😂 Rise and shine, Wildcats—well… maybe just rise! Your alarm clock tried its best, it is time to earn the prize! 😴 No bus to catch, no shoes to tie, But learning is waiting—oh my, oh my! 📚 K–6 Wildcats, here’s the deal: Day 2 of your AMI Packet—time to show your skill! Read, write, think, and create, Prove your brain is feeling great! 🧠✨ Don’t hide your work under your bed or chair— Bring it back to school so teachers can share… 💻 Grades 7–12, don’t delay: Log into 1st hour at 9:00 AM—no excuses today! Chromebook open, camera on, Learning starts when you log in—come on, come on! Follow the schedule posted for the day, Stay on track in the Wildcat way! 👩‍🏫 Teachers are ready, fueled by coffee and cheer, ☕ Lessons are planned, Wildcats are here! Even from home, we learn and grow— Because Verona Wildcats always steal the show! 🐾💜💛

Wildcats, due to the road conditions and low temperatures school will be closed Tuesday January 27th. This will be AMI day #2. Stay safe.