Congratulations to the Bank of Odessa! They have been chosen as the January “Community Champion” award winner for the Odessa R-VII School District. The Bank of Odessa has been a dedicated and outstanding supporter of the Odessa R-VII School District for many years. Their unwavering commitment to our schools, students, and community is truly commendable. From generous contributions to active participation in district initiatives, the Bank of Odessa plays a vital role in fostering educational excellence and strengthening community ties. We are grateful for their continued partnership and support in helping us achieve our goals.

On behalf of the Odessa School District community, thank you to the Bank of Odessa for being a true “Community Champion” to our district.

Congratulations to OUE Health Aide, Rhonda Fieth, for being chosen as the January “MAKING A DIFFERENCE” award recipient for the Odessa R-VII School District. The District is excited to honor staff members who go above and beyond the call of duty through the "Making a Difference" recognition program!  Each month during the school year either a certified or classified employee will be honored for their part in implementing our district mission of preparing each student for a successful future. 

Rhonda's peers made the following comments about how she makes a difference:

• She is kind, compassionate, hard working and always has a smile on her face.

• She is a positive light in the building. Her room never closes with students in and out all day. 

• Her patience with students is very high and she remains calm even in tough situations.

• She doesn't complain and does anything with a smile.

She always has a positive attitude and a passion for doing a great job, and a heart to serve students, she MAKES A DIFFERENCE for everyone she comes in contact with everyday.

CONGRATULATIONS MRS. FIETH!

As part of the requirements of “Get the Lead Out of School Drinking Water Act” (RSMo 160.077) the Odessa R-VII School District is taking the necessary steps to ensure safe drinking water for everyone within the buildings.  District personnel identified drinking water outlets throughout the district and utilized the services of Axiom Service Professionals to conduct testing of each outlet.  Those results, once received back from the lab, will be made available to the public on the school website. 

Additional information about the effects of lead can be found at: https://health.mo.gov/living/environment/lead/publications.php

Remediation Plan

Any samples that resulted in readings greater than the required 5 ppb level will be corrected and retested. Some sinks were not in areas in which there was an expectation of them being drinking water, they have been labeled as such, “not drinking water”. Others, which are areas that will be used for drinking water, are being addressed and will be retested. Further results will be posted here upon their return to the District.