The Ruprecht Organization, through its area McDonald’s restaurants, donated $1,691.56 to our district through the McTeacher Night event held October 2. The district received a percentage of sales occurring between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m.
BHS students competed at the Great Plains Math League contest hosted by Southwest Baptist University on Saturday. Six Branson students were among the 117 competitors representing 14 area schools. The students are under the direction of Barb Cogdill and Lora Niles.
FFA students attended the Area 12 Greenhand Conference at Missouri State University on September 25. Members attending had the opportunity to participate in workshops led by the Area 12 Officer Team
The Branson School District will hold parent/teacher conferences October 23-24 (grades PK-6) and October 24-25 (grades 7-12). The district requests that parents attend these scheduled conferences to meet with teachers and receive an update on their student’s academic status.
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.
