Jack Harris, BHS principal, has been named Exemplary New High School Principal for the southwest region of the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals (MoASSP). He was nominated and voted on by his peers for the distinction.
Branson High School has a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. Ben Walworth, a senior, will advance to the final round of the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. He is among approximately 16,000 academically talented students who have the opportunity to continue in the competition that will award $31 million in National Merit Scholarships.
The Branson Education Foundation will host a tailgate fundraiser on Friday, October 4 prior to the Homecoming football game with Carthage. The event will be held in the Freshman Center cafeteria from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m.
Branson High School will host its annual College Fair on Monday, September 30, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the High School Commons. This event is open to all grade levels, but geared specifically to students in grades 9-12. Students from area schools including Blue Eye, Bradleyville, Forsyth, Hollister and School of the Ozarks, have also been invited to attend.
The Grand Country half marathon and 5K run/walk is scheduled Sunday, October 6. Entry fees benefit the Branson Education Foundation.
PTO memberships are being solicited from parents and members of our community. The annual fee is only $5 per family and all money collected supports student/class activities.
The Cedar Ridge campus parking lots received extensive renovation over the summer months. The new look will provide our visitors with safer access to cars in the parking lot when dropping off and picking up students. Renovation began May 17 and was completed just in time for the new school year.
Ben Walworth and Gabe Hamlet attended the National Leadership Conference for Future Business Leaders of America June 25-27 in San Antonio, Texas. The conference provided 150 competitive events and had over 18,000 attendees.
Members of the FFA Chapter at BHS attended the annual state Leadership Camp June 3-7. The leadership experience was held at Camp Rising Sun which is located within the Lake of the Ozarks State Park. Over 1,200 Missouri FFA students attended the camp and received training provided by state officers and a leadership director.
Here's the 2019-2020 Elementary School Supply List
