Tri-Lakes Education News

BRANSON SCHOOLS

Rachel Enos receives Pirate Proud honor

Rachel Enos, Preschool Teacher at Cedar Ridge Primary, was recently honored as the October Pirate Proud recipient.

Ms. Rachel has served in the Branson School District for three years, making a special impact on our youngest learners each day. Ms. Rachel is known for her kindness and patience, as well as her willingness to do whatever it takes to make each learner in her classroom feel supported. One nomination she received stated, "She was a literal God-send for our son. She was patient, loving and made learning so much fun for him. She embraced his desire to learn how things work and found opportunities for him to fuel his curiosity. When we see pictures of our son when he was in Ms. Rachel’s class, we see a genuine happiness that can only come from being in an environment with a loving teacher. She was exactly what our son needed. We were so blessed to have had Ms. Rachel as our son's teacher."

Dr. Kara Swofford, Cedar Ridge Primary Principal says, "Ms. Rachel is known for her big heart, innovative teaching methods and unwavering dedication. She sets a shining example for both her students and colleagues. She holds high standards in the classroom while making learning engaging and meaningful, always striving to bring out the best in every student."

We're so thankful to have Ms. Rachel serving in our district and want to thank her for her outstanding dedication to providing a quality education for students. Congratulations, Rachel Enos! If you know another great Pirate who deserves special recognition, let us know! https://bit.ly/PirateProudNomination

REEDS SPRING SCHOOLS

Second annual Community Connects Craft Fair coming to Reeds Spring High School November 1

The Reeds Spring Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) invites the community to the Community Connects Craft Fair on Saturday, November 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Reeds Spring High School. Admission is free, and all are welcome to enjoy a full day of shopping, food and fun.This vibrant event will showcase 48 student entrepreneurs alongside more than 50 regional craft vendors, offering a wide variety of handmade goods, home décor, jewelry, art and holiday gifts. Gift wrapping station included! Guests can also enjoy three local food trucks and live music performances throughout the day.Adding to the community focus, much of the event’s operation will be run by student volunteers, serving as emcees, photographers, greeters and members of the hospitality team. Their involvement highlights the district’s commitment to hands-on leadership and real-world learning experiences.Proceeds from the fair will directly support teacher and staff appreciation initiatives across the Reeds Spring School District — a heartfelt effort to give back to the educators and staff who make a difference every day. Community members describe the event as a chance to connect and celebrate local creativity. 

“We got to know our neighbors and friends even better. There are so many people who are creative, and I didn’t know that side of them until today,” said Simone Patton, who last year sold her handmade soaps and bath salts alongside her daughters, creators of custom stickers.PTO President and event chair Erica Abell-Holland shared, “We are thrilled with the year-over-year growth, which extends from vendor participation, fundraising and student involvement. The craft fair hits all our mission points! We hope these activities make participants feel they are part of something special, reinforcing the sense of belonging we all cherish within our community.”The Community Connects Craft Fair is made possible through the generous support of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), Walmart Branson West and Table Rock Career Center.For more information, please contact ptoreedsspring@gmail.com or visit www.ptoreedsspring.com/events.

RSHS Cross Country Team continues strong season

Reeds Spring High School’s cross country team placed sixth out of 14 teams at the Clever Invitational. Max Hirschi finished sixth overall, and Connor Love was 10th.

Hirschi (Photo submitted)

Volleyball: The Lady Wolves lost to Buffalo 3-1 and lost to Hollister 3-0.

Girls Tennis: The tennis season ended in the district tournament with a 5-0 loss to Clever.

Football: The Wolves lost to Buffalo 15-14. Blake Murphy had two rushing touchdowns, and Aiden Wohletz added two extra points.

Speech and Debate: At Kickapoo, five RSHS speech and debate competitors advanced to the finals. Mikayla Baker placed third in Program of Oral Interpretation and fourth in Dramatic Interpretation. Luke Sellers placed third in Dramatic Interpretation, Emma Wooley was fifth in Dramatic Interpretation, and Colbie Cypret was fifth in Humorous Interpretation.

TABLE ROCK CAREER CENTER

Table Rock Career Center Professionals of the Month

Pollard and Torske (Photos submitted)

Table Rock Career Center recognized two students from its Early Education Careers Program as the October Professionals of the Month. Molly Pollard is a junior from Forsyth High School, and Timothy Torske is a senior from Reeds Spring.