Kenya Thompson, North Callaway County R-I School District
Honored by School Administrators Association
Kenya Thompson, Superintendent of the North Callaway County R-I School District was among eight Missouri superintendents recognized by the Missouri Association of
School Administrators (MASA) for outstanding performance as an Emerging Superintendent.
Thompson was nominated for the honor by colleagues in the Northeast MASA Region. Thompson was honored during the Annual Awards Banquet at the MASA Spring Conference on March 26 at Margaritaville Resort, Lake Ozark, Missouri.
The award is in recognition of outstanding performance in demonstrating the skills that reflect the best in educational leadership. Recipients must be a practicing superintendent in their second or third year of employment and have made a measurable contribution to the school district they serve.
We are excited to invite you to our Annual Title I, II, and IV Programs Evaluation Meeting. This meeting provides a valuable opportunity for you to review and discuss important aspects of our educational programs, including student achievement data, parents' evaluations, and the strengths and areas for improvement within our Title I, II, and IV programs.
🚶♂️📚 Mr. Olson's College American History Class Takes a Field Trip! 📚🚶♀️
This week, Mr. Olson's College American History class took an unforgettable trip to the World War I Museum in Kansas City, MO. 🇺🇸✨ The students had the opportunity to dive deep into history, exploring the museum's incredible exhibits and learning about the impact of World War I.
After an enriching day of history, they wrapped up with a delicious meal at Jack Stack BBQ! 🍖😋 A perfect end to a day filled with learning and great food!
#FieldTripFun #ThunderbirdProud
🎉✨ National Honor Society Inducts 17 New Members! ✨🎉
This week, we proudly welcomed 17 exceptional students into the National Honor Society at NCHS. These outstanding individuals embody the core values of scholarship, leadership, character, and service that define the very essence of our society. 🌟
A huge shoutout to our dedicated officer team, whose hard work and commitment made this year's induction ceremony a resounding success! 💪👏 Their leadership and effort made the event truly unforgettable.
Let’s give a round of applause to our newest NHS members for their remarkable achievements and continued excellence! 🎓💙 #NHS #FutureLeaders #ThunderbirdProud
🚗💨 STEM Challenge in Action! 🎈🛠️
Our students had an exciting time deciding between balloon-powered or rubber band-powered cars for their latest project! They dove into the design process, constructing their own vehicles and putting them to the test with live trials in the hallway. 🏎️💨
Through trial and error, they learned that axle construction is no easy feat, and discovered that the balloon-to-mass ratio plays a crucial role in their car's success! 🚀
Great job to all our young engineers for their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork! 👏👏 #STEM #Engineering #Innovation #StudentSuccess #HandsOnLearning
‼️Upcoming parent meeting‼️
8th grade parents are encouraged to attend our parent meeting on Thursday, March 27th at 6:30 pm at North Callaway Middle School. There is a home baseball game that evening, so parking by the front doors may be limited.
We hope to see you there!
NCMS students in the gifted program were able to take a field trip to the iconic Gateway Arch yesterday. They had the opportunity to explore the history of western expansion in the United States and the architecture and cultural significance of one of St. Louis' most famous landmarks. Students had the chance to ride to the top of the Arch and enjoy breathtaking views of the city followed by a cruise on the Mississippi. #GatewayArch #FieldTripFun #LearningThroughAdventure #ThunderbirdProud
🎉 Huge congratulations to Casper for being the TOP INDIVIDUAL SCORER at the EMO Conference Quiz Bowl Tournament! 🏆🎓
Your hard work, dedication, and incredible knowledge truly paid off! 🌟 💡👏
#QuizBowlChampion #EMOConference #ThunderbirdProud
Shoutout to Mrs. Boyd, Mrs. Waller, and our amazing 7th-grade STEM students who just submitted their projects to the Science Buddies National Engineering Challenge for 2025! 🚀✨
12 teams from two STEM classes worked hard to design Rocket Capture devices based on the same challenges MARS engineers face with landing rockets on Mars. After following specific guidelines and experimenting for several days, every team successfully completed their designs. 💡
A huge thank you to Mrs. Boyd for gathering photos and data, and to all the students for their dedication! Mrs. Waller has submitted all the entries to the national competition pages, and we are so proud of the work they’ve done. Check out some of the competition photos we submitted! 📸
#STEM #ScienceChallenge #RocketEngineering #MarsMission #ThunderbirdProud
Congratulations, Gunnar Wenneker, 5th place at state wrestling! #ThunderbirdProud
Congratulations to Colin Moore. State Champion in Class 1 157 lb weight class. #ThunderbirdProud
Here's the schedule for State wrestling! Tickets must be purchased online. Guidelines for student attendance were emailed to families today.
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On February 14, thirty-two members of the North Callaway FBLA traveled to Eugene High School to compete in the FBLA District 2 Contest.
After completing track-meet-style scoring of the events, North Callaway is the 2024-2025 FBLA District 2 TEAM CHAMPIONS!!!
We had two of our members elected as 2025-2026 District 2 Officers. Adelle Bixler, Treasurer and Emerson Reinhard, Secretary.
NCHS qualified thirty-one members for the State FBLA Contest that will be held in mid-April.
#ThunderbirdProud
Due to lingering snow-covered areas on county roads and dangerously cold temperatures in the morning, North Callaway R-1 will be closed on Thursday, February 20. This will be a snow day and will be made up on Monday, March 24, 2025.
TLC will be open on February 20.
Congratulations to our FBLA District Champions!! Good luck to our state qualifiers!
Congratulations to our two girls wrestling state qualifiers. Elka Endres 4th place in districts and Brooke Giboney 3rd place in districts. Good Luck at State!!
Due to snow-covered county roads and gravel roads, additional snowfall this evening, and frigid overnight temperatures, there will be No School - AMI (Alternative Means of Instruction) Day on Wednesday, February 19. This is the district's final AMI day, meaning any future closures will require additional make-up days.
TLC (Thunderbird Learning Center) will remain open at the regular start time.
Due to the forecasted snowfall overnight and into tomorrow, along with very low temperatures, North Callaway R-1 will have an AMI (Alternative Methods of Instruction) Day on Tuesday, February 18. Elementary and middle school students should have received their assignments, while high school students can access their work using their Chromebooks.
TLC (Thunderbird Learning Center) will also be closed on Tuesday, February 18.
School will be closed on Thursday, February 13, and we will implement an AMI (Alternative Means of Instruction) day.
Rural lettered highways and county roads remain dangerous for travel. The district will be conducting another inclement weather survey to gather your input on our procedures. Additionally, we are exploring the possibility of implementing a 2-hour late start and designated snow routes beginning in the 2025-26 school year. Expanding our options for inclement weather days could help reduce disruptions for families.
TLC - Thunderbird Learning Center will remain open on Thursday, February 13.
Thank you for your patience and support. I know this winter has been especially challenging, and I truly appreciate the trust you place in us to prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff.
Due to the forecasted snow, North Callaway R-1 will not be in session on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. We will use Alternative Means of Instruction. K-8 students were sent home with work and High School students will complete the work assigned in Google Classroom. The Thunderbird Learning Center will not be open on 2/12/25.
