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OZARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Shelter, Front Office to be Complete in Spring
A lot of work happened at OMS over the summer! The precast storm shelter was installed and crews are now working to finish the roof. Plumbing is underway and the framing for the interior classrooms are starting.
Originally slated to be complete for the 2024-25 school year, work is ahead of schedule and now the projects are expected to be ready this coming spring.
We know the construction is causing some inconveniences for parent pick-up and drop-off procedures. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Project Details
- The storm shelter will serve as seven additional classrooms that will be used full-time.
- The project also includes a new entrance and office, as well as a visitor parking lot.
- Groundbreaking for the shelter was in April 2023. Read that full release here.
- See more renderings here.
TIGER PAW EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Storm Shelter, Kitchen Set to Open This Spring
Church Street on the south side of Tiger Paw Early Childhood Center looked a bit different this summer as construction crews moved dirt and erected the storm shelter three months ahead of schedule. Currently, crews are working on the shelter floor, kitchen area and entry way. Our littlest learners are enjoying seeing the large machinery and watching the construction workers.
Like OMS, the shelter was scheduled to open for the 2024-25 school year. However, the project is now expected to be ready to make and serve students breakfast and lunch this coming spring.
Project Details
- The shelter will serve as a full-time cafeteria.
- This will improve breakfast and lunch time for Ozark’s littlest learners as the gym currently doubles as the cafeteria and meals are delivered twice daily from East Elementary.
- Groundbreaking for the shelter was in April 2023. Read the full release here.
- See more renderings here.
OZARK HIGH SCHOOL
Storm Shelter, Indoor Activities Center to Open 2024-25 School Year
The north end of the high school is starting to look a bit different as crews have been moving dirt for the storm shelter as well as an indoor activities center. The precast storm shelter is expected to start going up in mid-October. And the community will start to see walls going up for the indoor activities center in November.
Project Details
- The storm shelter will be located on the north end near the Wrestling Barn and greenhouse. The shelter will also serve as an additional gym for P.E. classes, sports and activities.
- Currently, OHS has two gymnasiums, which do not adequately accomodate our 1,700+ OHS students for PE classes during the school day. The extra gym located in the storm shelter is desperately needed as Ozark continues to grow.
- Down the hill from the storm shelter in the lower parking lot near Tiger Stadium, the indoor activities center will be constructed. The facility will include a 20-to-20 yard line turf and will be available for P.E., band, athletics, activities and community groups.
- Groundbreaking for the projects was in April 2023. Read the full release here.
- Both projects are on schedule to be finished for the start of the 2024-25 school year.
- See more renderings here.