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It's no secret that the Ozark School District continues to grow. The Board of Education learned about the impact of that growth at the Oct. 19, 2023, meeting when Bob Templeton, vice president of the school district segment for Zonda Education, reviewed the most recent Demographic Report, calling Ozark a “destination district for younger families.” That report will be available here once it is finalized.

In order to develop plans to accommodate the growth, the District is inviting the community to participate in three Long Range Planning Committee meetings. The Demographic Report, along with current construction projects, will be reviewed at the first meeting Nov. 14, 2023.

Long Range Planning Meetings

• Nov. 14, 2023 | 6:30 - 8 p.m. | Ozark Innovation Center
• Dec. 12, 2023 | 6:30 - 8 p.m. | Ozark West Elementary
• Jan. 16. 2024 | 6:30 - 8 p.m. | Ozark Middle School

* Dinner will be provided for participants and childcare will be provided for school-age children

• COMMITTEE REGISTRATION
• FULL PRESS RELEASE ON DEMOGRAPHIC REPORT

Parents, you can now view your student's grades on the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

Web Browser: Click "Grades & Attendance" icon

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Learn more about CUB and Socktober here.

Ozark High School FFA students had some fun with third graders Oct. 20 for the club’s annual Fall Fest at the FFA Farm. Ozark South Elementary students got the full farm experience through outdoor games, a petting zoo, a hayride, pumpkin decorating, face painting and even s’mores around a campfire — all while learning about agriculture.

Read the full release here.

Congratulations to OHS senior Payton Weeks for being chosen as this year's choice for the John T. Belcher MSBA Scholarship. The Ozark School Board awarded her with a $500 scholarship, and she will continue on to be the Ozark High School representative in the Missouri School Board Association's John T. Belcher Scholarship program. Congratulations, Payton!

Ozark Junior High FCCLA took a trip to Campbell’s Corn Maze on Wednesday where students roasted hot dogs and s’mores, painted pumpkins and went on a hay ride.

OMS fifth graders traveled back to Aug. 10, 1861, last week as they embarked upon a five-stop journey through the Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield! Some student comments from the field trip were:

• “The Ray house was so cool!”
• “I loved when the soldiers shot their muskets!”
• “I had no idea that was even there. I’m gonna bring my family now.”
• “Best field trip ever!”
• And from the staff at Wilson’s Creek, “We love it when Ozark comes out!”

The Ozark Board of Education is committed to the well-being of each staff member and student while supporting the mission and vision of the school district.

October 19 Meeting Recap

• RECOGNITIONS
• Portrait of a Graduate - each month a building staff member will select one student who has exemplified the positive characteristics of that month's Portrait of a Graduate trait, or they will select a student who has gone above and beyond to be a leader within their building. Students were present from Tiger Paw through Ozark High School/Finley River School.
• College Board Recognition - Five OHS seniors were honored by the College Board for their academic achievements and outstanding performances on the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test and AP Exams
• Adam Lupton: Commended Student in National Merit Scholarship Program
• Matthew Baum: National Rural & Small Town Award
• Ella Counts: National Rural & Small Town Award
• Kately Sutherland: National Rural & Small Town Award
• Gabriel Wheeler: National Rural & Small Town Award
• INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
• Demographic Report - This full report is still being finalized it will be made public at a later date.
• Whitely Karanja - Ozark MSTA President - Gave a brief update about the Ozark chapter.
• Academic Spotlight - OJH Presentation
• NEW BUSINESS
• Bus Stop Criteria Presentation