The Odessa R-VII School District is accepting applications to fill a vacant position on the Board of Education.

Interested individuals should stop by the Central Administrative Office to complete an application.

📅 Application Deadline: June 30, 2026

📅 Term of Service: From the date of Board appointment through April 2027

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be a citizen of the United States

• Be a resident taxpayer of the Odessa R-VII School District

• Have resided within the district for at least one year prior to applying

• Be at least 24 years of age

• Not be delinquent in state income tax, personal property tax, or real property tax on their residence. If the applicant is a corporate officer of a fee office, that office must not be delinquent on any state tax.

• Not have been found guilty of or pleaded guilty to a felony under federal law, Missouri law, or an offense in another state that would be considered a felony in Missouri

• Not be a registered sex offender

• Be in compliance with all Missouri Ethics Commission requirements

Qualified community members who are interested in serving our students, staff, and community are encouraged to apply.

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

Congratulations to BECKY ARMSTRONG, Upper Elementary School Title I teacher.  Mrs.Armstrong has been chosen as the April “MAKING A DIFFERENCE” award winner for the Odessa R-VII School District.  The building school staff had the following comments about how he makes a difference:

• Becky is always positive! She is also always laughing and just enjoying her job! 

• When she was a 5th grade teacher she had my son and he LOVED her, she really sparked his love of writing and gave him confidence that he was needing in all areas! He still talks about all the amazing things he did with her! 

• She is a light at OUE that brings laughter and joy!!!!!!

• Becky is always encouraging to her coworkers and her students.

• She builds great relationships with everyone around her. 

• The students love to go to group with her. 

• She helps bring out the best in others.

Mrs. Armstrong always has a positive attitude and a passion for doing a great job, and she MAKES A DIFFERENCE for everyone she comes in contact with everyday.

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.