North Callaway R-I School District

A year from now, this building will be complete! We are excited to share the progress of the North Callaway Elementary School project. Steel for the building is being established on the front of the building, and today they are pouring the footings for the storm shelter, which is the cafeteria and library. The new high school parking lot will be completed for the first day of school and the Callaway Cup.

Thank you to our many patrons, especially our TLC families, coaches, and student-athletes, who've adjusted this summer to keep construction moving forward. This is truly a community project and a testament to our District's commitment to a quality education for every Thunderbird.

Yesterday, Missouri Governor Mike Keheo signed Senate Bill 68, a large education bill, into law. One significant part of this legislation was changes to student personal communication devices for all public schools and charter schools in the State. Please see the attached letter regarding this change for the North Callaway R-1 School District.

Hey everyone! It's time to gear up for an exciting new 2025-2026 sports season! Join us for a Fall Sports Parent Meeting on August 10th at North Callaway High School. The meeting will begin at 6:00pm. Afterward, Fall coaches will meet individually with their teams' parents to go over season details. Let's kick off the year with strong support, great energy, and a winning mindset. We can't wait to see what this season brings!

🎒✏️ Great News for the 2025-2026 School Year! 📚🖍️ We are thrilled to announce that school supplies will be provided for ALL North Callaway students for the upcoming school year! This amazing opportunity is made possible thanks to the generous support of United Security Bank through the T-Bird Debit Card Program, our incredible NCR1 patrons, and memorial donations honoring Richard Fulk. We are so grateful for a community that continues to invest in our students’ success. 💚 #ThunderbirdProud #BackToSchool2025 #CommunitySupport

🏅 Get Ready for the 2025-26 Sports Season! 🏅 All middle and high school athletes must have a current physical on file to participate in sports next school year. Don’t wait—schedule your sports physical now to ensure you're ready for tryouts, practices, and game days! 👉 Physicals are valid for two years from the date of the exam. 👉 Required for all athletes prior to the first day of practice. 👉 Only the "Medical Eligibility Form" (page 5 of the MSHSAA physical form) should be turned in along with the MSHSAA Pre-participation Documentation- Annual Requirements Stay ahead of the game—get your physical and be ready to represent the Thunderbirds! 💪⚡ #ThunderbirdPride #StudentAthletes #SportsReady #NCMS #NCHS

📚✨ Big thanks to our amazing PTO for the incredible upgrades to the NCMS Library! Thanks to their generous donation, we now have beautiful new copies of classic books—each displayed on stylish book easels. Our cozy reading nook also got a colorful makeover with fun, comfy floor cushions—perfect for curling up with a good book. We can’t wait for students to enjoy these fantastic additions this fall! 💚📖 #ThankYouPTO #NCMSLibrary #ReadersWelcome

Summer school field trips are the best.

Things are happening at the building site for the new North Callaway Elementary School building! Construction Progress Since March, much of the work has focused on site preparation and utility installation for the new building. We’re thrilled to share that concrete is being poured today for the K-2 wing! Because this is a pre-engineered metal building, construction will move forward in sections. The K-2 wing at the front of the building comes first, followed by the administrative wing and the Thunderbird Learning Center. We anticipate seeing major progress throughout June and July! Upcoming Improvements Beginning Tuesday, May 29, Coil Construction will start grading for a brand-new high school parking lot. This gravel lot will offer daily parking for students and staff, as well as convenient access for football games, track meets, and other large school events. Looking Ahead We expect the new parking lot to be ready by the start of school in August. In the meantime, we’re working closely with vendors to select playground equipment, order new furniture, and enhance school safety with updated cameras and a modern intercom system. Thank you for your continued support as we grow and improve together. We’re excited about the future and know this project would only be happening with your support.

🎉 You're Invited! 🎉 Join us for our Annual Retirement Reception & Teacher/Staff of the Year Banquet as we celebrate our amazing retirees and honor the outstanding educators and staff who go above and beyond every day. 📅 Check out the attached invitation for all the details—we’d love to see you there! 💐👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 #ThunderbirdProud

Donors Choose is doubling donations this week and have other surprises going on. NC currently has 3 active projects. Please consider donating in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. https://www.donorschoose.org/donors/search.html?includeNearbyLocations=true&state=MO&cityName=Kingdom%20City https://www.donorschoose.org/project/bringing-cricket-to-the-classroom/9281092/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=non_tff_project_reminder&rf=email-system-2025-04-non_tff_project_reminder&utm_swu=9406

🎨 You're Invited! 🎨 Join us for the 12th Annual Art Show at North Callaway High School! 🗓 Dates: May 13 & 14, 2025 🕔 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Location: North Callaway High School Come celebrate the creativity and talent of our amazing student artists from each building! From painting and drawing to sculpture and mixed media, this short and sweet show will showcase a variety of inspiring works. ✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to support local art and young creators! We look forward to seeing you there!

Congratulations to the new NJHS members at the Middle School. 12 members were chosen for exhibiting Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. #ThunderbirdProud

The end of the year is packed with important school events. We put them all in one place to help everyone keep track. #ThunderbirdProud

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is right around the corner- May 6-9. North Callaway PTO has done a fantastic job putting together a week of district-wide appreciation events. If you were wondering how to contribute, please consider a small act of kindness such as a handwritten note, a favorite snack or a small supply of your teachers' favorite drinks to help stock the lounge. #ThunderbirdProud

🎉 One of our favorite days of the year! 🎉 Yesterday, Mrs. Thompson, Ms. Buschmann, and administrators had the honor of surprising our amazing Teacher and Staff Award winners — and what a deserving group they are! 💙💚 Please help us congratulate this year’s honorees, who will be recognized at our End of the Year Celebration on May 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Gym. 🏫✨ 🏆 Hatton-McCredie Elementary Teacher of the Year: Amy Bell Staff of the Year: Christy Lewis 🏆 Williamsburg Elementary Teacher of the Year: Leslie Kinworthy Staff of the Year: Rhonda Hollenbeck 🏆 North Callaway Middle School Teacher of the Year: Ashley Jones Staff of the Year: Nicole Karhoff 🏆 North Callaway High School Teacher of the Year: Ashley Steinbeck Staff of the Year: Jon Bradley 🏆 Thunderbird Learning Center Kristen Backer 🌟 District Staff of the Year Tia Neal 🎓We will also recognize the following Retirees at the Banquet: Jennifer Allen Jessica Skaggs Kris Turlington We are so proud of all our Thunderbirds — thank you for everything you do to make North Callaway shine! 💫💼🦅 #ThunderbirdProud #ThankATeacher #StaffAppreciation

🎭✨ Get Ready for a Magical Journey with "Aladdin Jr."! ✨🎭 🎤 North Callaway Middle School presents their spectacular production of Aladdin Jr.! 🌟 🗓 When: April 11th & 12th at 7:00 PM 📍 Where: North Callaway High School Join us for an unforgettable night of magic, adventure, and unforgettable music! Follow Aladdin as he discovers the power of friendship and wishes come true—bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening! 🎟️ Tickets: $2 Don’t miss out on this amazing performance by our talented middle school students. Get ready to soar "A Whole New World" with us! 🧞‍♂️✨ Mark your calendars and we'll see you there! 👏 #AladdinJr #NCMSTheater #SupportTheArts #MagicalNight

🛴 Scooter Day Fun in PE! 🛴 Even our middle schoolers can’t resist the excitement of Scooter Day! Laughter, movement, and pure joy rolled through the gym. PE days like this are what memories are made of! 💥🙌 #ScooterDay #MiddleSchoolFun #ThunderbirdProud

🧠 Human Anatomy & Physiology Trip to Westminster's Human Donor Lab 🧠 What an incredible and unforgettable learning experience! Our NC students showed up prepared and truly impressed with their knowledge. So proud of how they represented—future healthcare pros in the making! 👏🔬💪 #ThunderbirdProud #AnatomyAndPhysiology #FutureHealthcareHeroes

🎭✨ Get Ready for a Magical Journey with "Aladdin Jr."! ✨🎭 🎤 North Callaway Middle School presents their spectacular production of Aladdin Jr.! 🌟 🗓 When: April 11th & 12th at 7:00 PM 📍 Where: North Callaway High School Join us for an unforgettable night of magic, adventure, and unforgettable music! Follow Aladdin as he discovers the power of friendship and wishes come true—bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening! 🎟️ Tickets: $2 Don’t miss out on this amazing performance by our talented middle school students. Get ready to soar "A Whole New World" with us! 🧞‍♂️✨ Mark your calendars and we'll see you there! 👏 #AladdinJr #NCMSTheater #SupportTheArts #ThunderbirdProud