“[CYCLE] was one of those few experiences that I wish I could do for the first time again,” said Kyler Moree, a Sparta High School sophomore.

This year, US Jersey visited the W. Alton Jones Dairy at College of the Ozarks.

Reeds Spring was one of 34 programs in the Midwest to receive a grant.

Each year, Money evaluates four-year colleges and universities across the nation using 25 measures in three categories: quality of education, affordability and outcomes.

Summer reading wraps up at the end of July.

KCOZ is the official broadcasting station for College of the Ozarks, playing the best in indie and alternative Christian music around the clock.

Riverview offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including basketball, volleyball, home economics, music, drama and more.

Free Pre-K programs are available for families in Branson and Reeds Spring school district.

Mutrux credits his education at School of the Ozarks for preparing him for his acceptance at West Point.

The award recognizes sustained support of the reserve components of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Top honors presented to the student journalists included: “Winner — Television Feature Reporting,” “Winner — Arts/Cultural Affairs,” “Winner — Food/Restaurant Reporting,” “First Place — News Writing,” and “First Place — Multiplatform Journalism.”

Forbes magazine awarded College of the Ozarks an “A+” financial grade in its recently released 2026 College Financial Grades ranking. Using the most recent data available from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics and higher education financial analytics, Forbes evaluated private, nonprofit colleges with enrollments exceeding 500 full-time students. The ranking measures both balance sheet strength and operational soundness through a serie

Branson Public Schools is proud to announce that three of its schools have been recognized in the 2026 Best of Southwest Missouri awards. The district received the following honors: ● Cedar Ridge Intermediate: Silver, Best Intermediate School ● Buchanan Intermediate: Bronze, Best Intermediate School ● Branson High School: Bronze, Best High School The annual Best of Southwest Missouri program celebrates excellence across a wide range of categories, including education, ag

Along with these rankings, College of the Ozarks also earned an overall “A” rating because of its strong performance across key measures such as academic quality, campus environment, and overall value.

The class includes business panels of local professionals and business owners who coach students through mock interviews; and class assignments include setting goals and developing a resume, all of which provide "real life" practice for students to build confidence for their journey.

This prestigious award recognizes the commitment of school boards and superintendents to ongoing professional development and effective governance practices.

The Missouri Broadcast Educators Association also honored Moss’ work in several categories.

Each year, the community bank awards three, one-time $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing degrees in finance or business at an accredited college.

Education news from schools around the Tri-Lakes area

Hollister and Reeds Spring seniors are celebrated during commencement exercises.