Verona R-7 School District

🎄✨ Holiday Cheer is Here, Verona! ✨🎄 The countdown to winter break has officially begun! 🗓️ On Thursday, December 19th, all students will be dismissed early at 1:30 PM to kick off the holiday festivities. 🎅🎁 Take this time to relax, recharge, and make wonderful memories with your family and friends. Whether you're sipping hot cocoa by the fire, baking cookies, or just enjoying the days, we hope your holiday season is merry and bright! 🌟❄️ Classes will resume on Monday, January 6th, ready for a fresh and exciting new year of learning! 🚌📚 Happy Holidays, Verona! Stay safe, have fun, and we'll see you in 2025! 🎆✨ #VeronaProud #HolidayBreak #SeeYouNextYear

Mrs. Rodenberg's 6th grade social studies classes created an interactive Ancient Egypt museum.

🎓✨ Congratulations to Our Graduates! ✨🎓 This past weekend, three of our very own Verona High School graduates celebrated a huge milestone—graduating from Crowder College! 🎉👏 They were Ian Freiburger, Yoselin Martinez, and Julie Gonzales. We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and determination you’ve shown in reaching this incredible achievement. Your Verona family is cheering you on as you take the next steps toward your bright futures. 🌟 A special shoutout to Ian Freiburger, who was honored to be chosen as the 2024 Winter Commencement Speaker at Crowder College! 🎤🎓 What an incredible achievement and a true testament to his leadership, hard work, and the inspiration he brings to others. Ian, you’ve made your community and family so proud—congratulations on this remarkable honor! 💜🐾 To the Class of 2024 and beyond: Remember, anything is possible when you put your mind to it. These graduates have proven that hard work pays off, and we can’t wait to see what all of our students will accomplish next. 💪 To all our Verona parents and families, we’d love to celebrate alongside you! 🥳 If you have pictures of your amazing children who have recently graduated, please share them in the comments below. Let’s show the world just how far our Wildcat purple & gold pride can go! 💜🐾💜 #VeronaProud #WildcatStrong #CrowderCollegeGrads 💜

Week of December 15th-21st 1:30 PM - Early Dismissal on Thursday, December 19th for Holiday Break

🎉🌟 Celebrating Our December Character Kids at Verona Elementary! 🌟🎉 This month, we are proud to honor our December Character Kids for exemplifying the wonderful trait of generosity! 💖 These students have shown incredible kindness, selflessness, and a willingness to give to others, making our school community brighter and better each day. From helping classmates to sharing their time and talents, they remind us of the true spirit of the season. 👏 Please join us in celebrating these remarkable students for their outstanding character and generous hearts. They are role models for us all and a shining example of what makes Verona Elementary so special! ✨ Keep up the amazing work, and thank you for making a difference in our school and beyond. We are so proud of you! #VeronaElementary #CharacterKids #Generosity #MakingADifference #ProudMoment

🎉🌟 Celebrating Our December Character Kids at Verona Elementary! 🌟🎉 This month, we are proud to honor our December Character Kids for exemplifying the wonderful trait of generosity! 💖 These students have shown incredible kindness, selflessness, and a willingness to give to others, making our school community brighter and better each day. From helping classmates to sharing their time and talents, they remind us of the true spirit of the season. 👏 Please join us in celebrating these remarkable students for their outstanding character and generous hearts. They are role models for us all and a shining example of what makes Verona Elementary so special! ✨ Keep up the amazing work, and thank you for making a difference in our school and beyond. We are so proud of you! #VeronaElementary #CharacterKids #Generosity #MakingADifference #ProudMoment

Mrs. Shook's class made gingerbread houses today, practicing fine motor skills, problem-solving, creativity, and following directions.

Mrs. Arnold took the Verona Sophomores to Scott Tech in Monett for tours and an opportunity to apply for next year.

Verona Sophomores and Juniors learned about the Monett GO CAPS program today from current students and Mrs. Merriman.

🎄✨ THE WAIT IS OVER – TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! 🎅❄️ The stage is set, the students are ready, and we’re so excited to welcome you to Antlers, our magical Christmas program! 🎶 Featuring the incredible talents of our K-4th graders and a special performance by our 5th-6th grade students, it’s a night full of holiday cheer and community spirit! 📅 When: TONIGHT – Thursday, December 12th 🕒 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Where: Verona High School Old Gym 🎅 After the show, don’t miss: ✨ A visit from Santa Claus – bring your cameras! 🍪 Refreshments to sweeten the evening 📚 The final night of the Scholastic Book Fair – perfect for holiday shopping! Gather your family and friends and join us for a festive night to remember. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎄❤️ #AntlersTonight #ChristmasMagic #ScholasticBookFair

🎄✨ **1 DAY UNTIL "ANTLERS"! 🎅❄️ The countdown is almost over, and we can’t wait to see you tomorrow for our Christmas program, Antlers! 🎶 Featuring the incredible talents of our K-4th grade students and a special performance by our 5th-6th graders, this will be a night full of holiday cheer! 📅 When: Tomorrow – Thursday, December 12th 🕒 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Where: Verona High School Old Gym 🎅 After the show, enjoy: ✨ A magical visit from Santa Claus – photo op included! 🍪 Delicious refreshments to spread the holiday spirit 📚 The final night of the Scholastic Book Fair – grab those holiday reads! Let’s celebrate the season together. We’ll see you there with bells on! 🔔❄️ #AntlersCountdown #ChristmasMagic #ScholasticBookFair

YMCA would like to invite you to their Open House.

Second round of testing. #veronafblaproud

🎄✨ **2 DAYS UNTIL "ANTLERS"! 🎅❄️ Get ready for a jolly good time at our Christmas program, Antlers! Featuring the incredible talents of our K-4th grade students and a special performance by our 5th-6th graders, it’s an evening you won’t want to miss! 📅 When: Thursday, December 12th 📍 Where: Verona High School Old Gym 🕒 Time: 6:00 PM But wait, there's more! After the show: 🎅 A magical visit from Santa Claus – don't forget your cameras! 🍪 Refreshments to sweeten the season 📚 Final night of the Scholastic Book Fair – stock up on great reads for the holidays!

Verona FBLA District online testing today! #veronafblaproud

DON'T FORGET!! The Book Fair is taking place again this week! Any student may shop after breakfast or lunch. We can also arrange to be open after school. On Thursday evening, the fair will be open from 5-5:50 pm and re-open as soon as the Elementary Christmas program is done.

Week of December 8th-14th

Update: the boys only basketball game against Greenfield at home next Monday (12/16/2024) will start at 5:30 pm.

3rd and 4th grade got the chance to perform for our annual Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner! They sang a couple of holiday songs and had a blast!

We had a busy week in 4th grade! We learned about Christmas in Australia, the Phillipines, Argentina, and here in America. The student made fun crafts like ugly sweaters, wreaths, and surfboards for santa! We also tried eggnog, gingerbread, and panettone bread!