During the open session of the July 21, 2026, Board of Education meeting, Jessica Porter was sworn in as an appointed interim Board Director. She will fill the seat vacated by Kendra Maischmeier. Jessica previously served on the Board, and we are pleased to welcome her back to the Odessa R-VII Board of Education.

Odessa R-VII is hosting a school supply drive, "Stuff The Bus". 

DONATIONS  MAY BE MONETARY OR IN ACTUAL SUPPLIES. 100% OF ALL PROCEEDS AND SUPPLIES WILL BE USED FOR ODESSA R-VII STUDENTS. 

HELP ODESSA STUDENTS PREPARE FOR SUCCESS!

Donations may be dropped off at the Central Office during business hours or mailed to the address below or online payment using the link below:

Donate Online

Odessa R-VII Central Office 
c/o Stuff The Bus
701 S. 3rd St, Odessa, MO 64076
Questions: please email stuffthebus@odessar7.net

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Click here to see a list of suggested needs: SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST

The Odessa R-VII Public Foundation Board of Directors presented teacher grants on Friday, February, 2026. Twelve grant applications were approved. Grants were presented to the following staff members by Odessa R-VII Foundation Board of Directors.