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✔️ Meet the Teacher is Thursday, Aug. 15

✔️ First day is Tuesday, Aug. 20

We are thrilled to welcome everyone to an exciting new school year filled with endless possibilities and the promise of lasting memories for our students. Our dedicated staff have worked tirelessly to prepare the building for our students. We are also eager to build strong partnerships with our families, as we can help our students achieve their fullest potential. Let's make this school year unforgettable and filled with success!

Principal Dr. Kendra Scott (left) and Assistant Principal Sarah Cooper

• In nursing profession since 2016
• Worked at the Mercy Orthopedic Hospital in the operating room taking care of patients all ages
• Started at Ozark School District in 2022
• My WHY: The safety and well-being of children is my number one priority in not only my career, but in my day-to-day life as well. Being a mom myself, I know how nervous parents can feel sending their kiddos school, especially if the child has any medical needs. I want to ensure parents that I am here to serve them and their children to ensure they have a safe and healthy school year.

Phone: 417-582-4877
Fax: 417-582-4886
Email: erikamcknight@ozarktigers.org

Meet the Teacher on Thursday is a good time to meet the school nurse and drop off any necessary medications!

• If possible, arrange your seating so your child exits from the passenger side of the vehicle.
• Always pull forward as much as possible (don't stop at the #5 cone if you can pull forward to #1-4).
• Students may only exit the vehicle at the cones. Please do not allow your child to exit your vehicle if they must cross traffic in order to reach the building.
• Please do not park and walk up to the school entrance during car drop off.

You should have received this in the mail, but just in case, our District calendar for the 2024-25 school year can be found online here.

• Here is a printable version
• Here is a link to our South Elementary Calendar
• Visit the South Elementary website to find more South specific information - elementary.ozarktigers.org/south

Ozark School District is committed to creating a positive and productive learning environment for all students and faculty. We strive to promote safety, respect and responsibility.

Please review these Behavior Expectations with your child.

You can also view this online here.

Are you nervous (or is your child nervous) about starting kindergarten? We hope this helps get those first-day jitters out for both you and your child. Watch this Day in the Life of a Kindergartner video with your child so you and your child are ready for the first day!

We love to highlight our students and staff through photos, announcements and recognitions on Facebook and Instagram.