The Branson School District will conduct a meeting on October 18, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. for consultations regarding locating, evaluating and identifying students with disabilities who are enrolled in private, parochial or home school settings.
Branson FFA members attended the University of Missouri Research Center’s annual Field Day on September 13. The Field Day is designed to showcase the many agricultural careers available and provide insight as to requirements for these careers.
Branson and Nixa volleyball teams joined forces Tuesday night to raise $2,003.57 for women’s health through the Skaggs Foundation. Thanks to the players for a great match and to the fans for their support.
Ben Walworth, a junior, has been selected as the Middle Level Coordinator for the North Central Region National Council of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). Ben was selected through a rigorous application process from among candidates representing schools in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin and Missouri.
Three BHS seniors have been named Commended Students in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program. Jack Akers, Emile Gephart and Gatlin Myer are among 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation being recognized for their exceptional academic promise.
Congratulations to Jason Steele, BHS assistant principal! He has been selected as the southwest School Administrator of the Year representing the Missouri Council of Career and Technical Administrators through Gibson Vo-Tech.
The High School Choir students auditioned for a spot on the District Honor Choir last Saturday. In all, 33 students earned District distinction and eight of these students from the Junior/Senior Choir are ranked in the top 25 for their voice part.
The High School’s student store, Pirates Cove, received a very generous donation from Allona Morris through her store Beautiful Dresses in Branson. Morris donated over $2,000 worth of clothing that included shirts, dresses and jackets.
The Taney County ADAPT (Alcohol Drug Abuse Prevention Team) coalition has received a second five-year grant, through the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Program, to partner with area schools and communities.
New safety measures will be in place at the entrances to all district buildings beginning Monday, August 20. Exterior doors will remain locked during regular school hours. Visitors must press the button on the entry door camera near the front entrance to request access to the building.
