Today we are recognizing Nurse Susan, who is retiring this school year after being at Weaubleau for 13 years. Here's what Nurse Susan had to say when we asked her about her time as our school nurse!
I have wanted to be a nurse for as long as I can remember. I loved science and
found the human body fascinating. I also looked up to our school nurse and
visited with her often during high school to discuss all the options for jobs that
nurses have.
I have been a nurse since 1977 when I graduated with my Licensed Practical
Nursing certificate from State Fair Community College. I graduated from St.
John’s School of Nursing in 1990 with my R.N. degree.
I became the school nurse at Weaubleau in 2013 after working at the Hickory Co.
Health Department for 15 years. I wanted a position where I would be home
more with my 3 youngest children.
The most rewarding part I have had in my nursing career was working in labor and
delivery (15 years) and becoming the Nurse Manager and getting my Inpatient
Obstetrical Certification. Working with new moms and babies was always
exciting and heart warming.
The most challenges I have had as a nurse is seeing patients with illnesses and
diseases that had no hope of being cured. Learning compassion for them and
their families while they coped with their own acceptance of the diagnosis.
If anyone wants to become a nurse, do it asap after HS graduation. Get your pre-
requisites done before actual nursing school starts-it will make your life so much
easier. Research the school you want to attend to ensure your ideas line up with
the school’s mission statement and make goals that are realistic and attainable.
After 49 years of being a nurse, I will continue to substitute as needed here at
Weaubleau, make quilts, and enjoy not having a specific time to do anything. But
the saying is true…..Once a nurse, always a nurse.
Thank you Nurse Susan! #tigerstrong
I have wanted to be a nurse for as long as I can remember. I loved science and
found the human body fascinating. I also looked up to our school nurse and
visited with her often during high school to discuss all the options for jobs that
nurses have.
I have been a nurse since 1977 when I graduated with my Licensed Practical
Nursing certificate from State Fair Community College. I graduated from St.
John’s School of Nursing in 1990 with my R.N. degree.
I became the school nurse at Weaubleau in 2013 after working at the Hickory Co.
Health Department for 15 years. I wanted a position where I would be home
more with my 3 youngest children.
The most rewarding part I have had in my nursing career was working in labor and
delivery (15 years) and becoming the Nurse Manager and getting my Inpatient
Obstetrical Certification. Working with new moms and babies was always
exciting and heart warming.
The most challenges I have had as a nurse is seeing patients with illnesses and
diseases that had no hope of being cured. Learning compassion for them and
their families while they coped with their own acceptance of the diagnosis.
If anyone wants to become a nurse, do it asap after HS graduation. Get your pre-
requisites done before actual nursing school starts-it will make your life so much
easier. Research the school you want to attend to ensure your ideas line up with
the school’s mission statement and make goals that are realistic and attainable.
After 49 years of being a nurse, I will continue to substitute as needed here at
Weaubleau, make quilts, and enjoy not having a specific time to do anything. But
the saying is true…..Once a nurse, always a nurse.
Thank you Nurse Susan! #tigerstrong
It's Game Day! Our Tigers travel to Dadeville tonight to face the Bearcats at 5:30 PM! #tigerstrong
Mrs. Culbertson's Senior Social Media Class produces a daily news show called TigerTV! They also create the content that's posted on the school's social media pages! They are great at keeping us all connected and informed! 📸🐯#tigerstrong
It's Game Day! The Basketball Teams travel to Fair Play to face the Hornets at 5:30 PM!
Games will be streamed at https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/fair-play/organization/105654/fair-playschoo-high-school?shared=true
Fair Play will be doing a Split the Pot fundraiser tonight for a Hornet staff member who recently underwent a liver transplant. Every dollar raised will go directly to help ease the financial burden for their family as they focus on healing. #tigerstrong
Games will be streamed at https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/fair-play/organization/105654/fair-playschoo-high-school?shared=true
Fair Play will be doing a Split the Pot fundraiser tonight for a Hornet staff member who recently underwent a liver transplant. Every dollar raised will go directly to help ease the financial burden for their family as they focus on healing. #tigerstrong
Today's senior spotlight is Jett Johnson! #tigerstrong #classof2026
Over the next week, we’ll be highlighting our retiring staff members. First, Superintendent Rodney Delmont, who will retire at the end of this school year. Take a look at our Q&A as he shares memories and advice from his time in education.
What inspired you to begin a career in education?
I enjoyed helping others learn and achieve their goals outside of the school setting, so going into education seemed like a natural choice.
How many years have you spent in education, and what roles have you held throughout your career?
I have spent 29 years in education: 9 years teaching science, 15 years as a principal, and the last 5 years as superintendent.
What led you to pursue the role of superintendent?
We accomplished many great things at Weaubleau, and I knew that as superintendent I could help promote, protect, and continue building on the culture of excellence we had created.
What accomplishment in your education career are you most proud of?
There have been numerous grants, building projects, improvements to buildings and grounds, and policy implementations that I am proud of. However, when I look back over the last 29 years, the differences I have been able to make in students’ lives stand out the most. Seeing students grow into productive adults; hearing former students say, “I wouldn’t have graduated,” or “I wouldn’t have gone to college if it hadn’t been for you”; or simply being thanked for helping them through a difficult time—those are the accomplishments I am most proud of.
What challenges helped shape you as an educational leader?
Being an administrator is full of difficult challenges: student discipline issues; upset parents, teachers, students, or community members; personnel issues; government oversight; financial decisions; building and grounds; transportation; scheduling; and more. Life happens. It’s not so much the challenges themselves that shape you, but how you deal with them. Keeping your faith, maintaining a positive attitude, and handling situations with integrity and empathy help build character and shape transformational leadership.
What has it meant to serve this district as superintendent?
Being able to serve as a principal and superintendent in this district for the past two decades has been a blessing. I greatly appreciate the support, closeness, and high expectations this school and community have provided. I have been able to share in many successes, and three of my children were able to graduate from here.
As you retire, what’s next for you?
My main plans for post-retirement involve spending more time with my children and, especially, my grandchildren. I’m sure a big portion of that time will be spent on the water or in the woods. Other than that, I have no set plans at this time.
Thank you, Dr. Delmont! #tigerstrong
What inspired you to begin a career in education?
I enjoyed helping others learn and achieve their goals outside of the school setting, so going into education seemed like a natural choice.
How many years have you spent in education, and what roles have you held throughout your career?
I have spent 29 years in education: 9 years teaching science, 15 years as a principal, and the last 5 years as superintendent.
What led you to pursue the role of superintendent?
We accomplished many great things at Weaubleau, and I knew that as superintendent I could help promote, protect, and continue building on the culture of excellence we had created.
What accomplishment in your education career are you most proud of?
There have been numerous grants, building projects, improvements to buildings and grounds, and policy implementations that I am proud of. However, when I look back over the last 29 years, the differences I have been able to make in students’ lives stand out the most. Seeing students grow into productive adults; hearing former students say, “I wouldn’t have graduated,” or “I wouldn’t have gone to college if it hadn’t been for you”; or simply being thanked for helping them through a difficult time—those are the accomplishments I am most proud of.
What challenges helped shape you as an educational leader?
Being an administrator is full of difficult challenges: student discipline issues; upset parents, teachers, students, or community members; personnel issues; government oversight; financial decisions; building and grounds; transportation; scheduling; and more. Life happens. It’s not so much the challenges themselves that shape you, but how you deal with them. Keeping your faith, maintaining a positive attitude, and handling situations with integrity and empathy help build character and shape transformational leadership.
What has it meant to serve this district as superintendent?
Being able to serve as a principal and superintendent in this district for the past two decades has been a blessing. I greatly appreciate the support, closeness, and high expectations this school and community have provided. I have been able to share in many successes, and three of my children were able to graduate from here.
As you retire, what’s next for you?
My main plans for post-retirement involve spending more time with my children and, especially, my grandchildren. I’m sure a big portion of that time will be spent on the water or in the woods. Other than that, I have no set plans at this time.
Thank you, Dr. Delmont! #tigerstrong
It's Game Day! The Basketball teams travel to Walnut Grove to play at 5:30 PM! Games will be streamed on Hudl Fan https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/walnut-grove/organization/35126/walnut-grove-high-school #tigerstrong
It's Game Day! Our Tigers travel to Everton to play at 5:30 PM! Order of events: V Girls, V Boys, 2 Qtrs JV Boys. Games will be streamed at this link: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/everton/organization/186698/everton-high-school/team/871195/boys-varsity-basketball?shared=true #tigerstrong
Here are the events this week! #tigerstrong
Congratulations to the Scholar Bowl team who placed first in the Central Bulldogs Bowl today! Daniel Nance was the 4th overall scorer! #tigerstrong
University of MO Extension Office representative Sarah Boyer worked with 8th graders on Career Clusters. Students worked through “Who Did It?” Clue-type scenarios.
How far and wide does social media spread? Mrs. Rook's health class is working on a unit on the impact of social media.
IF YOU SEE THIS PLEASE INTERACT IN SOME WAY! Like & comment!! If you would comment the state you are in, that would be great. Can we get to all 50?
Today's senior spotlight is Izzy Hodgkins! #tigerstrong #classof2026
Happy National School Counselor Appreciation Week to Mrs. Kilgore! Our school is a better place because of her kindness, guidance, and dedication to every student. #tigerstrong
It's Game Day! The Basketball Teams travel to Halfway to face the Cardinals at 5:30 PM. Order of events: Full JV Boys, Varsity Girls, Varsity Boys. #tigerstrong
Preschoolers have fun playing with sensory kits! #tigerstrong
Today's senior spotlight is Natalie Gannaway! #tigerstrong #classof2026
Our FBLA Chapter is selling soda for Valentine's Day! Soda-grams can only be purchased for staff, JH & HS students and will be delivered to students on Friday, Feb 13 during lunch. Students will be given soda forms to take home, or parents can message/email Anna Culbertson to place an order! Forms will also be available in the HS Office.
Congratulations to our HS FBLA Chapter who competed in the District 13 Leadership Conference today! They placed top 5 in 9 events, and qualified for state competition in 5 events! And 2 members were elected as District Officers! Mara will be serving as District 13 Secretary next year, and Peyton will be the District 13 Parliamentarian! Great Job Tigers!!
We recognized our 2026 Senior Athletes last Friday! Thank you seniors for your dedication to Weaubleau Athletics the past four years! #tigerstrong
