Missouri Southern State University hosted its annual Media Showcase Day December 6. This year’s competition included over 500 entries in multiple categories. Branson High School students are under the direction of Alisa Cornelison.
Employees from First Community Bank donated $500 to our district’s Christmas Assistance Program. The money will be used to purchase gifts for students in need. We are grateful to First Community Bank for its support of our students and our district.
A donation that included over 1,000 pairs of socks and underwear was received by our social work office to benefit district students. The donation was organized and delivered by representatives from Branson United Methodist Church.
The second semester session of Love and Logic parenting classes will begin Tuesday, January 22 and continue for consecutive Tuesdays through February 26. All classes will be held in Cedar Ridge Elementary from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.
Branson High School's ACT composite scores, along with the state composite scores are in according to a report released earlier this month by the ACT organization. The ACT exam is required for admission to most colleges and universities.
Springfield Catholic High School was the host for the Great Plains Math League Contest held November 17. The competition included 15 area schools with 100 students participating. They are under the direction of Barb Cogdill and Lora Niles
The FFA District Speaking Contest was held November 15 at Aurora High School. Participants qualified at the Area Contest earlier this month to advance to the District competition. Branson FFA students are under the direction of Nicole Crocker and Aaron Magnuson.
The Ruprecht Organization, owners of Branson area McDonald’s restaurants, donated $1,669.21 to PTO to purchase books for students through its fall Book Fair. The donation supports students and good reading habits at all elementary schools.
Seven BHS students, representing the Visual Arts Department, have work featured in the Best of the Midwest Competition at Drury University. The artwork of Jose Gomez, Aunika Stevenson, Daniel Koenig, Morgan Ralls, Maggie Eighmy, Gracie Dixon and Breezy Doyle will be on display November 2-30 at the Pool Gallery on the Drury University campus.
BHS hosted its 11th Annual Math Games on November 10. Fifty-four Branson students competed in the three-round event which consisted of a 45-minute multiple choice test relating to the student’s current math course; a Sudoku contest; and a four-person elimination competition. The students are under the direction of Barb Cogdill and Lora Niles.
