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Foundation marks 20 years of helping meet needs of students
This year, $155,000 is being distributed between the 14 public districts based on each district’s free and reduced lunch enrollment.

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School of the Ozarks student named ‘Athlete of the Week’ at Missouri Boys State
Each day focuses primarily on a different aspect of the government; however, the program also allows attendees to participate in various athletics events including tennis, track and field, soccer and basketball.

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Back to School Round Up
Round up of back to school activities in the Tri-Lakes

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Enjoy educational fun at Freedom Journey Experience
As summer winds down, the cast and crew at Freedom Encounter Theater are shifting gears to a new season of fun and education, with the...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Lions Club donates to Elevate Kids
A donation to Elevate Branson's Elevate Kids program meant that area families were provided necessary back to school items, thanks to the Branson-Hollister Lions Club.

K.D. Michaels
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Next generation of area leaders shine in Missouri Electric Co-op Youth Program
High school students from the Ozarks joined other high school students from across the state at the Missouri State Capitol to attend the Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience (CYCLE).

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Back to School Roundup 2025
Back to school events and news from area schools

Staff Reports
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Registration open for Reeds Spring Schools
Families who are new to the district can enroll their children online through the Student Information System, Infinite Campus...

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Grants provide free Pre-K programs in Branson, Reeds Spring school districts
Space is limited, and students will be considered on a first come first serve basis as we receive the preschool interest form.

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Grant opens gate to safer play in Bradleyville
The new fence around the playground will include a windscreen, another layer of protection.

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College of the Ozarks launches four academic centers to deepen Christ-centered education
“Christian higher education is not just about adding a Bible verse to a syllabus,” said Dr. Brad Pardue, director of the Center and dean of institutional effectiveness.

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Young entrepreneurs to showcase their businesses at Elevate Branson, July 23
In partnership with Elevate Kids, Elevate Entrepreneurs has been teaching third and fourth grade students some key basic business principles.

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Reeds Spring School District receives Fleet Excellence Award
That goes to school bus fleets that have over 90% of their buses pass inspection with zero out-of-service defects. Reeds Spring scored 97.1%!

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Branson-Hollister Lions Club awards $18,000 in scholarships
Branson High School and Hollister High School recently awarded six of their students with $3,000 scholarships each. The students were...

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Rotary Club of Table Rock Lake helps buy new trailer for band
When the Reeds Spring Wolf Pride Band’s trailer was stolen, it was more than lost equipment...

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Table Rock Career Center students compete at national conference
The pair competed in the Biotechnology category after creating a tissue repair system.

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Branson Board of Education earns Governance Team Award
The award also recognizes their commitment to regional and statewide leadership and to active participation in legislative advocacy for public schools and the students they serve.

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Reeds Spring students eligible for free school supplies
After submitting the form, a family will receive instructions about how to pick up their supplies, either at the Stone County School Readiness Fair or at their child's open house in August.

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Reeds Spring School Board earns award
The school boards and superintendents receiving the award were recognized during MSBA’s Summer Summit in Branson in June.

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Hollister High School’s Olivia Buttram selected as 2025 Missouri RYLA intern
Each year, former RYLA participants may apply for an internship position, with typically only two students selected per session.

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