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Sept. 11, 2023, marked 22 years since the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers and the Pentagon. Students across the District did various activities in honor and remembrance of Patriot Day.

North Elementary third graders talked about 9/11 events and then wrote letters to local first responders. On Sept. 11, students read and presented those letters to our School Resource Officers, deputies with the Christian County Sheriff's Office, officers with the Ozark Police Department and firefighters with Ozark Fire Protection District in honor and remembrance of Patriot Day.

“They will never forget the man who saved their lives. They will never forget the man in the red bandanna.”

East fourth graders read “The Man in the Red Bandanna” by Honor Crowther Fagan. The book tells the story of Welles Crowther and how he became a hero on Sept. 11, 2001, when he helped others exit the World Trade Center South Tower. Students then talked about character traits of a hero — brave, generous and kind were a few mentioned — before being given this writing prompt: I think a hero is…

The Ozark JROTC Battalion participated in the annual We Remember 9/11 Ceremony at Big Cedar Lodge. The event commemorates those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, and the first responders who responded that day.

South third graders took a moment to go outside and say the Pledge of Allegiance in front of the flag pole with the flag at half-mast for Patriot Day. Students then held a moment of silence for first responders who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

West kindergarten is doing a patriotism unit, learning about the flag and our nation. On Sept. 11, students went on a flag hunt around the school.

North second graders learned about New York City, first responders and heroes as they read books about Sept. 11, 2001, including "The Man in the Red Bandanna" and "Fireboat." Students discussed the characteristics of heroes, wrote letters to first responders and even made a NYC skyline.

After reading “The Man in the Red Bandanna,” students received a red bandanna of their own and were encouraged to do "good without expecting reward."The book tells the story of Welles Crowther and how he became a hero on Sept. 11, 2001, when he helped others exit the World Trade Center South Tower.

In honor of Patriot Day, School Resource Officer Steve Hoerning talked to East third graders about first responders and all they do for our community. He talked about his experience working as a school resource officer, firefighter and EMT. He also read “Hooray for Helpers” to students.

Officer Steve then answered questions students had about Sept. 11, 2001, and said more than 340 New York City firefighters died that day in their efforts to save others.

Ozark saw some big projects completed this summer, including a new roof at East & a revamped gym at OJH.

Curious what’s next? Well, the Operations Department is working to convert lighting fixtures across the District to LED. The energy savings will then help pay for the replacement of the 20-year-old HVAC system at Ozark High School.

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Also, a big shoutout to our custodians & maintenance employees. They are amazing!

Eight OHS choral students spent Tuesday singing in the Missouri State University Invitational Honor Choir! This annual event brings together over 200 singers from the local high schools to make music under the direction of MSU’s choir directors. It was a great day!

OJH FCCLA students participated in the life skills fair at Missouri State on Tuesday. They were assigned an income and given the task of spending their money on life essentials. What a great way to learn some very important life skills!

Learn more about our Academies at www.ozarktigers.org/academies.

It’s #TeacherProud Tuesday! Ozark is excited to again join other school districts across the region in celebrating teachers on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

This week we’d like to honor Mahala Coker, early childhood special education teacher at Tiger Paw Early Childhood Center. Mrs. Coker is driven to meet her students' educational needs and achieve their goals. She is caring, motivating, and is continuously learning about the best way to serve her students!

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