📅 Verona Wildcats – Calendar of Events
Week of January 11 - 17, 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! 💜💛🐾

about 1 month ago, Brandi Freiburger
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More 3rd grade fun at Fritz Adventure!
about 1 month ago, Shelly Phillips
3rd grade had so much fun at Fritz Adventure today!
about 1 month ago, Shelly Phillips
5th grade had a great time at Fritz Adventure!
about 1 month ago, Mrs. Rodenberg
Anatomy and Physiology students conducted a Digestive System Lab to model and analyze the processes of digestion and absorption.
about 1 month ago, LoriLee Shanz
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Please enjoy our January Newsletters!

Happy New Year!

about 1 month ago, Misti Yocum
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💜💛 Welcome Back, Wildcats! 💛💜
We hope our students, families, and staff enjoyed a wonderful Christmas Break filled with rest and time together. We are excited to welcome everyone back to school on Monday, January 5th!

The new year is off to a great start, and events are in full swing in Wildcat Country! Be sure to check out our Calendar of Events for the week of January 4th–10th to stay up to date on all the learning, activities, and athletic events happening across the district.

💜 It’s great to be a Wildcat! 💛 Let’s kick off 2026 strong—Go Wildcats!
about 2 months ago, Brandi Freiburger
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As the holiday season fills our hearts with joy and our homes with warmth, we want to take a moment to wish all our students, families, teachers, and staff a very Merry Christmas. 🌟
about 2 months ago, Brandi Freiburger
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1st grade had a great time the week before Christmas break! Merry Christmas!
about 2 months ago, Kim Nettles
🎄✨ Christmas Break is Here! ✨🎄

In observance of Christmas Break, there will be no school events scheduled during this time, with the exception of athletic practices.

We wish our students, families, and staff a joyful, safe, and relaxing holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and special moments together. ❤️🎅❄️
about 2 months ago, Brandi Freiburger
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Mrs. Shook's class had fun making gingerbread houses before winter break. ❄️
2 months ago, Jennifer Shook
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Mrs. Phillips' class had a blast at their party today! I think the cookie challenge was the favorite activity!
2 months ago, Shelly Phillips
Third grade has been busy the last two weeks! We learned about more countries for our Christmas Around the World, did lots of fun crafts and activities, and enjoyed dress up days. We loved making Christmas crackers to give to some of our favorite teachers and staff members.
2 months ago, Shelly Phillips
Apologies but route 1 is delayed. We are working to get vans out on that route. Please call the offices if your students need picked up.
2 months ago, Melody Whitehead
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3rd grade had fun making themselves a sweet treat at school today!
2 months ago, Shelly Phillips
🎉🌟 December Students of the Month – Verona Elementary School 🌟🎉

We are proud to celebrate our Verona Elementary December Students of the Month! These students have been recognized for consistently demonstrating our PBIS expectations by being Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn each day.

Whether it’s showing kindness to classmates, making positive choices, following school expectations, or giving their best effort in the classroom, these students truly model what it means to be a Wildcat. Their actions help create a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment for everyone in our school community.

Congratulations to our Students of the Month! We are so proud of you and thankful for the positive example you set for others. Keep up the great work! 💜🐾
2 months ago, Brandi Freiburger
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Verona R-VII School District Thanks Balchem for Generous Playground Donation
The Verona R-VII School District extends its sincere gratitude to Balchem, Verona, Missouri, for their generous donation that made it possible to upgrade a large piece of playground equipment at Verona Elementary School that had fallen into disrepair.
Thanks to Balchem’s support, the playground has been given new life, ensuring a safer, more engaging space for students to play, grow, and connect. This thoughtful contribution not only restored a vital part of our outdoor learning environment but also reaffirmed the importance of community partnerships in supporting student well-being.
Playgrounds are more than just places for recreation; they are spaces where students develop social skills, build confidence, and create lasting memories. Balchem’s generosity will have a lasting impact, benefiting generations of Verona Elementary students for years to come.
The Verona R-VII School District is proud to partner with local businesses that share our commitment to investing in children and the future of our community. We are deeply thankful to Balchem for their continued support and dedication to Verona’s students.
For more information about Verona R-VII School District or community partnerships, please contact the district office.
2 months ago, Brandi Freiburger
From left to right: Melody Whitehead, Superintendent of Verona R-VII School District; Misti Yocum, Verona Elementary PK–6 Principal; Jorge Garcia, Balchem–Verona Plant Manager; Gerald Schmitz, Balchem–Verona Human Resources Manager; and the Verona Elementary PK–6th grade students.
🎄 Early Dismissal Reminder 🎄
Verona R-VII School District will dismiss at 1:30 PM tomorrow, December 18, for Christmas Break. We wish everyone a joyful, safe, and restful holiday season!
2 months ago, Brandi Freiburger
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Our kitchen staff are so loved by everyone! Thanks Mrs. Guiles for the thoughtful gift.
2 months ago, Melody Whitehead
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Mrs. Neely's Clothing Design students have been perfecting their skills in hand sewing, machine sewing, and even hand embroidery. Most of the girls are featured here, showing off some of their finished items from the semester.
2 months ago, Amanda Neely
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