School is almost here, and there’s a lot happening across North Callaway! 🦅💚🤍
In this 90-Second Superintendent Update, Dr. Thompson shares a few important back-to-school reminders, including Open House events, updates about bus routes and transportation, and a few other things families need to know as we get ready to welcome students back.
Thank you to our families, students, and staff for helping us get ready for another great school year. We’re excited to see our hallways come alive again!
▶️ Take 90 seconds to hear the latest from the Superintendent! More details were emailed to registered families earlier today.
Go Thunderbirds! 💚🤍
https://youtube.com/shorts/3qT-uvISIlw?si=PUVal3D-9RlDqmcT
Thank you to all of our families and students who joined us for the Middle School and High School Open House events! We loved seeing everyone back in our buildings, meeting teachers, exploring classrooms, and getting ready for another fantastic year. 💚🤍
A special shout-out to our National Junior Honor Society members for volunteering their time and helping make the Middle School Open House a success. Your leadership and willingness to serve are a great example of what it means to be a Thunderbird!
We’re excited for the year ahead and can’t wait to see our students back in the hallways! It’s going to be a great year to be a Thunderbird! 🦅💚🤍
Thunderbird Nation — it’s time to gear up
Our District Apparel Store is officially open, and it’s loaded with fresh designs, new styles, and all the green‑and‑black pride you can wear. Whether you’re cheering from the stands, representing at work, or outfitting the whole family, we’ve got something for everyone.
Show your Thunderbird pride and grab your gear today:
https://onestopcustom.com/ncapparel/shop/home
August 25th, 2026 Nathan Toalson Bicentennial Park – Centralia, MO
Jamboree Schedule
Time West Field East Field
5:00 PM Centralia vs. Hannibal Father Tolton vs. North Callaway
5:45 PM Centralia vs. Father Tolton North Callaway vs. Hannibal
6:30 PM Centralia vs. North Callaway Hannibal vs. Father Tolton
Note: Game times may vary depending on the length of each game. We will begin early if possible.
Admission
Adults: $4
Students: $1
Senior Citizens (65+): $2
Family Maximum: $12
Children 5 & under: FREE
Concessions & Restrooms
Concession stand provided by the Centralia Booster Club, located next to the West Field.
Restrooms are available next to both fields.
August 25th, 2026
Centralia High School Gymnasium
Livestream: Centralia HUDL Fan
Match Schedule
5:00 PM – Centralia vs. Tolton Catholic
5:50 PM – North Callaway vs. Boonville
6:30 PM – Tolton Catholic vs. North Callaway
7:10 PM – Centralia vs. Boonville
7:50 PM – Boonville vs. Tolton Catholic
8:30 PM – Centralia vs. North Callaway
Note: Game times may vary depending on match length. We will begin early if possible.
Admission
Adults: $4
Students: $1
Senior Citizens (65+): $2
Family Maximum: $12
Children 5 & under: FREE
Parking
Bus parking is located in the lot west of the gymnasium.
Concessions & Restrooms
Located in the main lobby.
Concessions provided by the Centralia Booster Club.
Let’s help North Callaway teachers get their classrooms ready! Head to https://www.donorschoose.org/donors/search.html
#DonorsChoose #BackToSchool #ThunderbirdProud
Good afternoon,
All Junior High sports officially started yesterday. If you are interested in participating in Football, Softball, Volleyball, Cross Country, or Cheer, please make sure you attend practice today.
Today’s Practice Times:
JH Football: 4:15 PM at the High School
JH Softball: 4:00 PM at the Softball Field
JH Volleyball: 5:00 PM at the Elementary
JH Cheer: 4:00 PM at the Middle School
Please remember:
You must have a current physical on file with the school before you can practice.
Athletes are required to have 14 days of practice before they are eligible to participate in the first game.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Good afternoon,
All Junior High sports officially started yesterday. If you are interested in participating in Football, Softball, Volleyball, Cross Country, or Cheer, please make sure you attend practice today.
Today’s Practice Times:
JH Football: 4:15 PM at the High School
JH Softball: 4:00 PM at the Softball Field
JH Volleyball: 5:00 PM at the Elementary
JH Cheer: 4:00 PM at the Middle School
Please remember:
You must have a current physical on file with the school before you can practice.
Athletes are required to have 14 days of practice before they are eligible to participate in the first game.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Are you ready for Middle School Softball?
Thank you to the more than 450 families who have already completed back-to-school registration. Your promptness helps our staff plan thoughtfully for a smooth start to the year, and we're grateful.
As we prepare to welcome students back, I want to share a few important dates and updates. Our staff has been working hard all summer - organizing classrooms, refining routes, and preparing our newest building - so that every child feels welcomed, known, and ready to learn from day one. That commitment to relationships and results is what makes North Callaway special, and we couldn't be more excited for the year ahead.
Tuesday, August 18
Buses will run trial routes district-wide, both in the morning and in the evening, so we can iron out any concerns before the first day of school.
Wednesday, August 19
You'll receive an email with a link to the BusRight app, which includes your child's route information and real-time bus tracking.
Middle School Open House: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
High School Open House: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Bus route information will also be available at Open House.
Thursday, August 20
3:30 p.m. - Kindergarten Families Meet the Teacher
5:00 p.m. - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for North Callaway Elementary School
5:30-7:30 p.m. - Elementary School Open House (bus route information available here as well)
Hot dogs and chips were generously provided by Navigate Building Solutions and HTK Architects.
Tuesday, August 25 - First Day of School
We appreciate your patience as our staff works through new procedures in these early days. We'll share videos on our social media channels outlining elementary pick-up and drop-off in the coming week.
All students' school supplies are generously provided through our partnership with United Security Bank.
Personal student devices, such as cellphones, will remain banned during the school day in all buildings, in accordance with District policy and state statute. Your support in this helps us maintain a positive and focused learning environment for students.
Friday, September 4
Community Open House at North Callaway Elementary School, 5:30-7:00 p.m. This event is for community members without elementary-aged students who would like to tour the new building.
First Home Football Game - come out and cheer on our Thunderbirds!
It’s time to celebrate an exciting new chapter for our Thunderbird community! 🎉 Following the ribbon cutting on August 20, we want our students to have time to see their new building and meet their teachers. Ffamilies and patrons without elementary-aged children, please join us for the North Callaway Elementary School Community Open House on Friday, September 4, from 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Bring the whole family, explore our brand-new elementary school, take a tour, and see this incredible new space that will soon be home to our students and staff! 🏫✨
Then, keep the celebration going and stay for Friday Night Football! 🏈💚 The North Callaway Thunderbirds take on the Macon Tigers under the lights!
📅 Friday, September 4, 2026
⏰ Open House: 5:30–7:00 p.m.
📍 North Callaway Elementary School
🏈 Football vs. Macon to follow
Come tour. Come celebrate. Come cheer. Come together, North Callaway! 💚🦅🏈
#NorthCallaway #ThunderbirdProud
The next installment of our 90-Second Superintendent Update is here!
As we count down to the start of a new school year, this stop on our back-to-school series comes to you from North Callaway Middle School. From preparing classrooms to welcoming students back, there's a lot of excitement building across our district.
Take 90 seconds to hear the latest updates and see what's happening at NCR1 as we get ready for another great year!
🎬 Watch the video below, and be sure to check back for the next quick district update.
#NorthCallaway #ThunderbirdProud #BackToSchool
https://youtu.be/xOgu6rgYwUk?si=dlkNjmxaZH-qjXBZ
If you haven't registered your student yet, now is the perfect time! While our suggested deadline is August 5, the sooner you complete registration, the better. Early registration helps us finalize class lists, prepare bus routes, and ensure everything is ready for a smooth start to the school year.
🖥️ Take a few minutes today to complete your student's online registration and help us get ready to welcome everyone back!
We can't wait to see our Thunderbird family soon! 💚🤍
As we look forward to welcoming our students back for another great school year, we have several important updates to share. The most important thing is that Online Registration for the 2026-2027 school year opens today, Tuesday, July 14.
If your family currently attends North Callaway, you can complete registration through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
This year, completing registration early is more important than ever. With our new building configuration, we are creating new bus routes and finalizing transportation plans for the start of school. The sooner families complete registration, the more accurately we can build bus routes, assign students, and ensure everything is in place for a smooth first day. Waiting until the last minute may delay transportation assignments and create challenges as we finalize schedules.
We encourage all families to complete registration by Wednesday, August 5.
Students whose registration is completed by August 5 will be eligible for the following incentives:
High School
Receive class schedules during Schedule Pick-Up Day.
Middle School
Be entered into a drawing for North Callaway Middle School swag.
The grade level with the highest registration completion rate will earn Outdoor T-Bird Time.
Elementary School
Receive a postcard from their homeroom teacher during the week of August 10.
If you are new to North Callaway, welcome! New families can begin the registration process by visiting our Student Registration page on the district website.
We are also excited to invite our families to visit our schools before the first day of classes.
Open House & Ribbon Cutting
Wednesday, August 19
Middle School - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
High School - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 20
Elementary School Open House
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - 5:00 p.m.
Elementary Open House immediately following the ceremony
Additional information regarding Open House times and building-specific activities will be shared by each school in the coming weeks.
This is an exciting year for North Callaway as we open our new building and welcome students into new learning spaces. Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete your registration early. Your partnership helps us prepare for a safe, organized, and successful start to the school year.
We can't wait to welcome our Thunderbirds back in August!
North Callaway R-I School District
Wishing all of our students, families, staff, and community members a safe and joyful Independence Day. As we celebrate with fireworks, family gatherings, and summer fun, we also take a moment to reflect on the freedoms and opportunities we share.
🎆 Stay safe and have a wonderful 4th of July! 🎆
Please be aware that our annual Sports & Activities Dead Period runs from June 27 – July 5, 2026. During this time, all school-sponsored practices, workouts, camps, and activities are suspended. Coaches and school staff are not permitted to have contact with student-athletes.
We encourage our Thunderbirds to rest, recharge, and enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends. We look forward to a great year ahead!
**Additionally, there will be no access to Central Office, NCHS, or NCES as Thunderbird Drive will be closed for re-paving.**
🟢⚫ Go T-Birds! #ThunderbirdProud
Planning ahead just got easier! We’re excited to share our school vacation calendar for the 2026–2027 school year to help families coordinate travel, childcare, and time together.
Please refer to the attached graphic for all scheduled breaks, including holidays, winter break, spring break, and other planned school vacations.
We encourage families to use this information when planning ahead so students can stay engaged and present throughout the school year.
If you have any questions about the calendar or need clarification on specific dates, please contact the school office.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting student success!
#ThunderbirdProud
