Verona R-7

What Verona R-7 does

Verona R-7 School District is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 101 E. Ella St., Verona, Missouri (65769), serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade within its statutory attendance area. Founded in 1932 and previously known as Verona R-VII School District, the district operates elementary (PK-6) and combined junior high/high school (7-12) facilities, and is governed by a local board of education under Missouri state education regulations. Program offerings include Title I academic support, special education, career and technical education (agriculture, business, family and consumer science), fine arts (art, music, band), athletics, and extracurricular activities such as FFA, FBLA, and cheerleading.

The district's technology stack consists of an Apptegy-hosted public website (veronar7.net), separate Alma-based parent portals for elementary and high school families, downloadable iOS and Android mobile apps, and an internal technology support function branded as WildcatTech. The district maintains an active social media presence on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram for community engagement. Documented compliance includes designation of a Title IX Coordinator (Christi Howerton, Special Services Director) and stated non-discrimination in programs and activities.

As a government entity, Verona R-7 is funded through state appropriations, local property taxes, and federal education grants; it charges no tuition. Leadership comprises Superintendent Melody Whitehead, Elementary Principal Misti Yocum, JH/HS Principal Caleb Wheeler, Special Education Director/Title IX Coordinator Christi Howerton, and Athletic Director Jacob Well, supported by a K-12 Counselor serving as Homeless Liaison and Foster Care Point of Contact. The listed employee count of 15 reflects the disclosed administrative/leadership directory and not total instructional and operational staffing.

Name

Verona R-7

Legal name

Verona R-7 School District

Website

https://veronar7.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Verona R-7 School District is a public K-12 district in Verona, Missouri, operating elementary and junior high/high school facilities for Pre-K through 12th grade students, funded by state and local tax revenues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH), Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Elementary education
• Secondary education
• Special education services
• School athletics program

Headquarters

HQ city

Verona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Verona R-7 School District provides free public K-12 education to students in Verona, Missouri, operating elementary (PK-6) and junior high/high school (7-12) campuses. The district delivers academic instruction alongside special education services, Title I support, athletics, fine arts, career and technical education, counseling, and a cafeteria meal program funded primarily through state and local tax revenues and federal grants.

Product overview

Verona R-7 School District operates as a public K-12 educational institution. The district's primary digital presence consists of a unified website powered by the Apptegy CMS platform, which serves as the central hub for district information, parent portals, and communications. The district offers educational programs including Elementary, Junior High/High School, Special Education, Title I, and Early Childhood/PAT services. The WildcatTech initiative provides technology support and resources. The district uses Alma-based parent portal systems for family engagement and participates in Missouri MOCAP for athletics.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elementary Education (PK-6) Public elementary school program serving pre-kindergarten through sixth grade students, providing core academic instruction, Title I support, counseling, and developmental programs at the Verona Elementary campus.
• Junior High/High School Education (7-12) Public secondary education program for grades 7-12 delivering core academics, career and technical education (agriculture, business, family and consumer science), fine arts, and college and career readiness preparation at the Verona Junior High/High School campus.
• Special Education Services Designated special education program providing individualized services, accommodations, and programming for students with disabilities, overseen by the Special Services Director and Title IX Coordinator.
• Athletics Program (Wildcats) Competitive athletics and extracurricular sports program for district students through Missouri MOCAP, including basketball, football, cheerleading, and other Wildcats teams with a published annual sports schedule.
• Cafeteria Meal Services Daily school meal service providing breakfast and lunch to students across the district's elementary and secondary campuses, with a published cafeteria menu available to families.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Hurley R-I School District: Very small rural public K-12 district in Stone County, Missouri, serving the Hurley area. Comparable to Verona R-7 in micro-district scale and rural public-district operating model.
• Cassville R-IV School District: Neighboring rural southwest Missouri public K-12 school district serving the Cassville area. Directly comparable to Verona R-7 in scale, governance structure (public district), funding model, and rural operating context.
• Monett R-1 School District: Nearby southwest Missouri public K-12 district serving the Monett area. Comparable as a public K-12 district operating in the same regional labor and demographic catchment as Verona R-7, with similar CTE, athletics, and extracurricular structures.
• Aurora R-VIII School District: Public K-12 district in Aurora, Missouri — geographically proximate and demographically similar to Verona R-7. Comparable rural public-district operating model with analogous athletics, CTE, and special education offerings.
• Galena R-II School District: Small rural public K-12 school district in southwest Missouri serving the Galena area. Comparable to Verona R-7 in scale, public-district governance, and rural community-embedded programming.
• Marion C. Early R-V School District: Small rural public K-12 district in Morrisville, Missouri. Comparable to Verona R-7 in rural demographics, small-district scale, and reliance on state foundation funding and local tax base.
• Exeter R-VI School District: Very small rural public K-12 district in Barry County, Missouri. Comparable to Verona R-7 in micro-district scale, rural service area, and dependence on similar funding streams.
• Wheaton R-III School District: Small rural public K-12 district in southwest Missouri. Comparable to Verona R-7 in rural demographics, single-site instructional model, and similar extracurricular and athletics footprint.
• Crane R-III School District: Small rural public K-12 district in Stone County, Missouri. Comparable to Verona R-7 in district size, rural setting, public funding model, and reliance on regional county demographics for enrollment.
• Purdy R-II School District: Small rural public K-12 district serving the Purdy area of southwest Missouri. Comparable to Verona R-7 in size, operating model, and regional positioning within the same state foundation formula.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VeronaWildcats
• Facebookfacebook.com/100057082344326
• Instagraminstagram.com/veronar7wildcats
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/verona-r-7

Compliance1 record

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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