Ashley Ray
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ODESSA HIGH SCHOOL I 713 S. 3rd Street, Odessa, MO 64076 I Ph 816.633.5533 Fax 816.653.4266
Registrar: Kelli Beachner kbeachner@odessar7.net
2026-2027 IMPORTANT DATES
08/24 OPEN HOUSE 10:30-6:30
08/25 FRESHMAN ORIENTATION
08/26 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
09/07 NO SCHOOL - HOLIDAY
09/15 FALL PICTURE DAY
09/23 COLLEGE FAIR
09/25 EARLY RELEASE - HOMECOMING
10/02 NO SCHOOL - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY
10/16 END OF FIRST QUARTER
10/27 PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
10/29 EARLY RELEASE - PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
10/30-11/02 NO SCHOOL - FALL BREAK
11/03 NO SCHOOL - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY
11/23-11/27 NO SCHOOL - HOLIDAY
12/18 END OF SECOND QUARTER
12/18 EARLY RELEASE - HOLIDAY
12/21-01/01 NO SCHOOL - HOLIDAY
Explore FAFSA Frenzy resources at FAFSA Information - Journey To College - Realize your potential.
Click Financial Aid/Scholarships link button above for additional financial planning and resources.
Apply Missouri is a program that helps high school seniors prepare for college by providing hands-on assistance with the college application process. OHS school counselors will host an Apply Missouri event 10/29/25 in the OHS library for interested seniors.
Lex La-Ray Tech Center (Lexington, MO)
Lex La-Ray Tech Center (Lexington, MO)
A representative from Lex La-Ray Tech Center will present information to OHS students about vocational /technical school program offerings:
Automotive Technology
Building Trades
Collision Repair
Computer Maintenance and Networking
Culinary Arts
Early Childhood Professions
Health Occupations
Industrial Welding
Jan 13, 2026 - Interested sophomores toured Lex La-Ray, Lexington
Jan 30, 2026 - Priority application deadline to apply for 2026-27 enrollment in Lex La-Ray program.
Summit Tech Academy (Lee's Summit, MO)
Summit Tech Academy (Lee's Summit, MO)
OHS hosts a presentation for students on Summit Technology Academy in January. STA enrollment is available to juniors and seniors pursuing an accelerated academic experience. Working in a college environment, students deeply experience an industry-aligned curriculum meeting both industry and university standards. OHS partners with STA to provide an opportunity to guide student academics into high-demand careers.
1/07/26: STA Tour w/OHS Counselors
OHS COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR
October 15, 2025 (1-2:30 pm)
Odessa High School was host to an annual College & Career Fair for OHS and Lafayette County High School juniors and seniors. Over 50 college and career school representatives participated and 500 students from OHS and surrounding Lafayette County schools were invited to attend. This years will take place on September 23rd!
ACADEMIC AWARD CEREMONY
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Odessa High School presented the Academic Letter Award to 157 students at a ceremony held on November 19, 2025. Students become eligible by achieving a 3.5 or above GPA and no semester letter grade below B- during the 2024-2025 school year. The first time a student earns this honor they are awarded an academic letter, excellence bar, and a certificate. Those qualifying for the second, third or fourth year receive a certificate and a continued excellence bar. A reception for recipients and their guests followed the ceremony.
OHS ThanksGIVING Food Drive
Supports Odessa Community
OHS ThanksGIVING Food Drive
Supports Odessa Community
November 1-17, 2025
OHS staff & students collaborate with Odessa Community Service Center by hosting an annual food drive to assist local families. OHS collected grocery essentials to prepare 67 meals!
Thank you to all who donated!
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