Back to School Info

Back to School Information is now available including school supply lists and registration information. Buildings will open July 26 at noon, schedules will be available August 9 and the first day of school is August 16.

OJH Teachers Surprise Students with New Coffee Cart

Students in Tamara Jackson’s life skill class at Ozark Junior High have been brightening the days of teachers and staff by going from room to room with coffee and flavored creamers in the mornings and iced tea in the afternoons. Jackson, a special education teacher, thought it was a chance for students to give back to the staff while learning job skills. On May 21, however, teachers turned the tables — or in this case, the cart — surprising students with a brand new cart, personalized aprons and towels, and a money box.

Finding a Nutritious, Delicious Lunch isn’t Always Easy

Director of Nutrition and Food Services Jo Haraldson said it’s often a struggle to offer students the foods they like and comply with nutrition standards. The taste testing events help introduce new foods and gain valuable feedback.

On Your Mark: Ozark Special Olympics Opens up Opportunities

Special education teachers at Ozark Junior High, Ozark Middle School and Ozark High School started Ozark Special Olympics in the 2016-17 school year to expose students to organized sports.

Ozark Students Don’t Walkout, but Work Together

April 20 marked the 19th anniversary of the tragic school shooting at Columbine High School. With recent school shootings, students across the nation began organizing the National School Walkout. Slated April 20, it was a way to mark the 1999 Columbine shooting while raising awareness on school violence.

Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Grant Project Completed

Ozark Junior High School received a $5,000 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant last year for equipping the newly remodeled Industrial Technology Lab.