• The Big Top Cafe: West 4th Graders Turn Geography Lesson into Fundraiser

    Fourth graders at Ozark West Elementary took a walk on the wild side while researching continents of the world and the wildlife that calls them home during their geography unit.

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  • Operation Renovate & Innovate Moves Forward Over Summer

    Since the Board of Education approved the District's long-range plan in March, Operation Renovate & Innovate has been underway, with renovations at the middle school and Tiger Paw, as well as the purchase of a commercial facility. The District has also established eight areas of focus for the innovation center.

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  • Girls COC All Sport Champs

    Congratulations to the 2018-19 athletes and coaches for being the Girls COC All Sport Champions.

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  • County Courts Focusing on Struggling Students in Diversion Court

    The Circuit Court of Christian County, 38th Judicial Circuit, will implement a new program this fall aimed to help students struggling in school and life who may be headed down a path with lifelong consequences. The program, called Christian County Diversion Court, is a collaborative effort with the Circuit Court, Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Juvenile Office and Ozark School District to provide additional support, interventions and accountability to families to help students be successful.

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  • Ozark Middle School Summer Renovation

    Over the summer of 2019, Ozark Middle School saw many renovations and updates, thanks to a busy grounds, maintenance and custodial staff. The summer renovations were part of Phase One of the District’s long-range plan, known as Operation Renovate & Innovate.

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  • Online Learning (MOCAP)

    Ozark School District strives to provide students with access to a wide array of learning opportunities in order to help them succeed in life after graduation. The District realizes children have unique learning styles, and we are here to adapt to your child’s needs.

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  • North 5th Graders Learn about Hydroponic Systems

    Can plants grow without soil? If you’re not sure of the answer, talk to a North Elementary fifth grader. They can not only answer that question, but they can tell you exactly what a plant does need to grow, as well as how to build a hydroponic system at home.

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  • Seeking Community Feedback

    As we move forward in the planning stages of Operation Renovate & Innovate, we would like to ask for your help designing the new high school innovation center.

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  • Drive for Attendance: Youngblood to Give Away Jeep Renegade to 1 Lucky Student

    The first day of school is always exciting. This year, however, Ozark High School students had a bit of extra excitement as a new Jeep Renegade drove into Tiger Stadium. "One of the keys to you being successful this year is to make sure you're here everyday," OHS Principal Jeremy Brownfield told students on the first day of school, Aug. 15. "You have to have good attendance."

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  • Ozark School District Purchases Facility as Part of Long Range Plan

    SLS Audio Products - Dolby Laboratories now has a new neighbor as Ozark School District closed on the purchase of the commercial property known as the Fasco building located at 1600 W. Jackson St. in Ozark on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. The $4.1 million purchase is part of Phase 1 of the District's Long Range Plan, which the Board of Education approved in March, and will serve as an extension of the main Ozark High School campus and a new location of District Office.

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  • Nathaniel Gillespie Named Assistant Principal of Ozark High School

    The Ozark Board of Education voted to hire Nathaniel Gillespie as the Ozark High School assistant principal for the 2019-2020 school year during the Thursday, June 27 board meeting.

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  • Amanda Disseler Named Assistant Principal of Ozark Junior High School

    The Ozark Board of Education voted to hire Amanda Disseler as the Ozark Junior High School assistant principal for the 2019-2020 school year during the Thursday, June 27 board meeting.

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  • Ozark Summer School Students on an EDventure

    Over the past few weeks, have you seen Ozark Zoology students at the Finley River exploring? Or maybe you saw OHS students in the Personal Finance class comparing prices at Cash Saver. Or you could have seen students in the Leadership Through Writing class talking to residents and cleaning the courtyard at the nursing home. That's because Summer School is in full swing and offers students the opportunity to participate in unique, hands-on activities.

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  • OHS Students Recognized at State TEAM Competition

    Nine Ozark High School students attended the Technology Education Association of Missouri's State Contest May 6-7 at Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, and all received 1 ratings for their projects.

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  • North 3rd Graders Open for Business

    The cafeteria at North Elementary was abuzz May 15, but not with children eating. Instead, third graders were opening their businesses for the culmination of a three-week economics unit.

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  • OHS Student Wins 38th Annual Congressional Art Competition

    Congressman Long recognizes Ozark High School student Skylar Schafer.

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  • Missouri Governor Visits West Elementary

    Missouri Governor Mike Parson visited students at West Elementary May 10. He stopped by a few classrooms before talking to students in an assembly about the importance of teachers and recognizing Teacher Appreciation Week.

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  • City of Ozark Teaches OMS Students About Conservation

    May 14 was not a typical day for a group of Ozark Middle School sixth graders. Instead of learning in their classrooms, they took to the great outdoors at the Ozark Community Center for hands-on lessons about plants, animals and streams.

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  • West 4th Grader Qualifies for National Math Competition

    Alan Shih, a fourth grade student at West Elementary, competed at the state math contest held May 4 by the Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics and Mathleague.org at Columbia College in Columbia.

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  • Elizabeth Dawson Named Assistant Director of Early Childhood

    The Ozark Board of Education voted to hire Elizabeth Dawson as the assistant director for early childhood.

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