The Branson School District begins the new school year on August 20. Families are invited and encouraged to attend these Back-to-School and Open House events to visit classrooms and receive information about the upcoming school year. Returning student registration through Infinite Campus Parent Portal must be completed by August 18, prior to Open House.
PreK and Kindergarten
PreK and Kindergarten families will receive communication from their classroom teacher with detailed information about a Meet the Teacher appointment on either August 8, 11, or 12. This opportunity provides families with a scheduled time to meet their teacher, drop off school supplies, and become familiar with classroom surroundings.
Kindergarten
Kindergarten Orientation is scheduled for August 8 at Buchanan Elementary and Cedar Ridge Primary from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Students and families will tour the building, meet the teacher, ride a school bus, and hear important information from building principals.
Grades 7-8
Branson Junior High will host a Health & Registration Day on August 8 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The following services will be available on this day: finalize registration, athletic drug testing, football gear checkout, Health Department / Mobile Care Clinic, and 8th Grade Vaccinations.
Grades 1-12
An Open House event for Grades 1-12 is scheduled August 18 from 2:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Students will meet their classroom teachers, receive important class information, practice using their hall locker, and become familiar with their campus.
Grade 9
Freshman Orientation is scheduled for August 19 at Branson High School from 7:30 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. Hosted by Students Active in Leadership (SAIL), incoming freshmen will meet their classroom teachers and tour the building.
Specific questions regarding orientation and registration may be directed to the respective buildings:
Cedar Ridge Primary: (417) 336-1887
Cedar Ridge Elementary: (417) 334-5135
Cedar Ridge Intermediate: (417) 334-5137
Buchanan Elementary: (417) 243-2530
Buchanan Intermediate: (417) 332-3201
Branson Junior High: (417) 334-3087
Branson High School: (417) 334-6511
District Office: (417) 334-6541
View this list of events in Spanish here (on page 2).