2026 Thunder Courtwarming shirt orders are due tomorrow! Orders and payment are due on Saturday, January 17th at 8:00 pm.
Google Form Order Link: https://forms.gle/ySF25Y4q9Xx12iv89

Seniors, check out this scholarship opportunity! Deadline is March 15.

Come support Nodaway Valley HS Volleyball during the Courtwarming game on 1/23!🏐

West Nodaway R-I School District has an Elementary Principal position open for the 2026-27 school year! If you are interested please contact Dr. Mitch Barnes at mbarnes@wnrockets.com. 🚀

The Fairfax Tournament will continue this week! Thunder girls will play Friday, 1/16 at 4:30PM and Thunder Boys will play in the championship Saturday, 1/17 at 3:00PM. Good luck,Thunder!🏀

Middle School Scholar Bowl is headed to Mound City tonight! Good luck!⭐️

Below is an updated bracket for the Fairfax Tournament! Thunder boys play East Atchison tonight, 1/14 in Fairfax at 6:00PM. Good luck, Thunder!🏀

Reminder: No Vo-Tech on Monday, January 19th.
Be sure to come out to the next blood drive on January 29th!

Congratulations to our second quarter West Nodaway Honor Roll recipients! Way to go!🌟


Elementary students started spring semester with teamwork activities in counseling class. There was a tad bit of competition between some groups, however, everyone was a good sport.



Morning Mentoring starts Tuesday. Thank you to all the high school students who volunteer their time before school to be with the elementary. It's a great start to the day!

These AR readers recently added an animal to the Reading Rainforest!



Get your 2026 Thunder Courtwarming shirt ordered! Orders and payment are due on Saturday, January 17th at 8:00 pm.
Google Form Order Link: https://forms.gle/ySF25Y4q9Xx12iv89

Good luck to our Varsity Basketball teams as they compete in the Fairfax Tournament this week! Varsity Girls play Mound City tonight (1/12) at 4:30PM and Varsity Boys play South Holt on Tuesday (1/13) at 8:15PM. Go Thunder!🏀🏀🏀


The West Nodaway R-I School District has an opening for an Elementary Title I Reading Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, district application, copies of transcripts, and a copy of your teaching certificate to: Dr. Mitch Barnes, Superintendent, West Nodaway R-I School District, 17665 US Hwy 136,PO Box 260, Burlington Jct., MO 64428. An online application maybe completed at www.wnrockets.com. From the main page click on Menu, then JOBS tab, then CERTIFIED STAFF FORMS, and then PROFESSIONAL STAFF APPLICATION for a PDF fillable file. You may also send all credentials above electronically to mbarnes@wnrockets.com. The position will be open until filled.
The West Nodaway R-I School District has an opening for an Elementary Classroom Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Our district implements a 4-day school week. Please submit a letter of interest, current resume with at least 3 references, and copies of current transcripts and certifications to: Dr. Mitch Barnes, Superintendent, West Nodaway R-I School District, 17665 US Hwy 136,PO Box 260, Burlington Jct., MO 64428 or by email to mbarnes@wnrockets.com. An online application maybe completed at www.wnrockets.com. From the main page click on Menu, then JOBS tab, then CERTIFIED STAFF FORMS, and then PROFESSIONAL STAFF APPLICATION for a PDF fillable file. The position will be open until filled.
West Nodaway R-I School District has two teaching positions open for the 2026-27 school year! If you are interested please contact Dr. Mitch Barnes at mbarnes@wnrockets.com. 🚀


The West Nodaway BOE will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting @ 6:00 p.m. Jan 14th, 2026 in the school library. The agenda is posted under menu/docs/BOE on the school website.
Christy's bus is running up to 45 minutes late this morning, 1/09. You can wait for your child to be picked up or bring them to school. We apologize for the inconvenience.
