The district is hosting a series of three informational meetings this spring that will focus on the topic Parenting in the Digital Age. The series is designed to provide parents, staff and our Branson community with information on the many ways social media is used in our school and home environment.
The BHS Math Team competed in the Great Plains League contest held on the OTC-Richwood Valley campus on February 8. The competition field included 207 students representing 15 area schools. The students are under the direction of Barb Cogdill and Lora Niles.
The Future Business Leaders of America Leadership Conference for District 18 was held February 5 on the campus of Missouri State University. There were 20 area schools in attendance with 500 students competing in events such as accounting, computer applications and business ethics.
The BHS Sweethearts Dance Team placed second at the Missouri State University Sugar Bears Invitational last Saturday. The dance was entitled Dare. The annual contest is open to high school dancers throughout Missouri.
The Regional Junior High MathCounts Contest was held Saturday, February 2 on the campus of Drury University. The competition included 138 students representing 16 area schools.
FFA students have been awarded scholarships for their success at the ninth Annual Midwest Welding Competition held last week. The students are under the direction of Nicole Crocker and Aaron Magnuson.
A School Resource Officer (SRO) is now part of the team at the Cedar Ridge campus. Officer Corey Hodzic began his duties last week as he spent time in all three elementary buildings. He will be a permanent fixture on the campus as he builds relationships with students and staff.
Ben Walworth, a junior, is among 100 high school students from across the nation who have been selected to attend the 2019 Disney Dreamers Academy. He receives an all-expense paid trip to Walt Disney World to participate in an immersive four-day experience scheduled March 21-24 in Orlando.
The 2019-2020 school calendar has been approved by the board of education.
