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Summer School Set June 1-25
Summer School 2021 is June 1-25. Registration closes May 14. If you plan for your student to attend, please register as early as possible so we are able to hire the correct number of teachers at our elementary schools and know what courses we are able to proceed with at OMS, OJH and OHS.
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OHS Child Development Class Teams Up with Preschool
Melissa Dollar’s classroom at Tiger Paw Early Childhood Center is abuzz with students laughing, learning, creating and playing. But it’s not just preschoolers making that noise — it’s teenagers, as well. That’s because Ozark High School students in Child Development class are presenting the lesson and leading the activities.
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Ozark Names Assistant Principal for 2021-22 School Year
The Ozark Board of Education, at its March 25 meeting, voted to hire Kristy Richart as the North Elementary assistant principal for the 2021-22 school year.
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Making the Impossible, Possible: Assistive Technology Helps Students Overcome
Ozark parent Amanda Barnes Adams wants the community to know that everyone has something to say — even if they can’t verbally speak. That’s why the Ozark School District’s special education program at East Elementary is so near and dear to her heart; through staff and assistive technology, her 10-year-old son Cooper can communicate.
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Ozark School District Hires New Administrators for 2021-22 School Year
The Ozark Board of Education, at its Feb. 18 meeting, voted to hire two new administrators for the 2021-22 school year. Dr. Morgan Kelly was named North Elementary principal and Tom Colvin was named Ozark Junior High assistant principal.
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Inclement Weather Procedures
In case Ozark School District needs to cancel school, use late start procedures or early release procedures due to inclement weather, we want you to be informed of the process. Student and faculty safety is the primary concern in making the call for cancellation versus late start or early release.
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North Elementary Gets Little Free Library
North Elementary School’s PTA recently donated, built and installed a Little Free Library — a book-sharing box set up in communities where people can exchange books for free. The Little Free Library is available to anyone, however, since it’s at an elementary school, donated books should be geared toward younger readers.
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Two Ozark Administrators Recognized as Principals of the Year
The Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals named two Ozark administrators, Dr. Kim Fitzpatrick and Anna Thurman, as principals of the year for the Southwest Region on Dec. 7.
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Celebrating Veterans
Students in Ozark School District celebrated Veterans Day in many different ways, including setting a White Table in honor of fallen veterans.
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Ozark West Named 2020 National Blue Ribbon School
Just one month after being named a Missouri Gold Star School, Ozark West Elementary added a national title to its resume — 2020 Exemplary High Performing National Blue Ribbon School.
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West Elementary named Gold Star School
On Aug. 20, the first day of school for the 2020-21 school year, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) announced that Ozark West Elementary School was one of seven Missouri Gold Star Schools for 2020.
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Voters Approve Ozark School District’s $26.5 Million No Tax Increase Bond Issue
Ozark School District is pleased to announce the passage of the $26.5 million no tax increase bond issue, Operation Renovate and Innovate, after the June 2 election. 62.14% of votes cast were in favor of the ballot initiative.
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Gina McBain Named Principal of West Elementary
The Ozark Board of Education voted to hire Dr. Gina McBain as the West Elementary principal for the 2020-21 school year.
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Karen Capen Named Assistant Principal of East Elementary
The Ozark Board of Education voted to hire Ms. Karen Capen as East Elementary assistant principal for the 2020-21 school year.
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Helen Hawkins Award for Elementary Teacher of the Year
The Finley River Community Foundation honored South Elementary Teacher Jenny Curtis with the 2020 Helen Hawkins Award for Ozark Schools Elementary Teacher of the Year.
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Support Staff of the Year
The Finley River Community Foundation honored North Elementary Kitchen Manager Sue Walker as 2020 Ozark Schools Support Staff of the Year.
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Volunteer of the Year
The Finley River Community Foundation honored East Elementary Watch Dog volunteers Pat Sears and Brandon Sears as the 2020 Ozark Schools Volunteer of the Year.
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Tiger Tones: North, South Honor Choirs Combine to Perfect Harmony
Ozark Elementary Tiger Tones is a combined elementary honor choir for fourth- and fifth-grade students at South and North elementary schools. The 70 students chosen must audition and then commit to weekly after-school practices. Debuting in the 2018-19 school year, Harmon and South Elementary music teacher Lauren Wilkins said combining the two choirs was a great decision.
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Dad Surprises 3rd Grade Son After 18-Month Deployment
Ozark third grader Zane Fitzpatrick knew he was going to get to see his dad soon, but Jan. 8 was 12 days too soon. So, when his dad walked into the room at West Elementary, Zane was a bit confused.
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5th Grader Qualifies for Regional Math Competition
On Oct. 26, fifth grade KITES student Alan Shih competed in a local math competition at Southwest Baptist University, placing in multiple events.
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