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Stephanie Turk April 2026 Pirate Proud

04/02/2026

The Branson School District is proud to recognize Stephanie Turk, art teacher at Cedar Ridge Intermediate, as the April Pirate Proud recipient. With 19 years of dedicated service, Mrs. Turk has made a meaningful and lasting impact on her students, colleagues, and school community. She was nominated by students, fellow staff members, and her administration in recognition of her creativity, compassion, and commitment to student growth.

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Branson Junior High Activity Center Ribbon Cutting

04/01/2026

On April 1, Branson Public Schools proudly celebrated the ribbon cutting of the new Branson Junior High Activity Center - an exciting addition that will serve our students and community for years to come

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Branson Schools To Host "A Day in K" Kindergarten Orientation

03/30/2026

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Branson High School Seniors Earn Missouri Scholars 100 Honors

03/26/2026

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New Assistant Principal at Buchanan Intermediate

Buchanan Intermediate Welcomes New Assistant Principal

03/13/2026

Buchanan Intermediate will welcome a new assistant principal for the 2026-27 school year. Mr. Preston Carson has been named the new Assistant Principal for Buchanan Intermediate. Carson replaces Mr. Tyler Prochazka, who will move into the role of Principal at Buchanan Intermediate.

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Branson Sixth Grader Earns Spot At National Spelling Bee

03/12/2026

Branson Sixth Grader Earns Spot At National Spelling Bee

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Invitation for Junior High Ribbon Cutting

Branson Junior High to host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Activity Center

03/09/2026

Branson Public Schools will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Branson Junior High Activity Center on April 1, 2026. The event will take place from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. at Branson Junior High School, located at 263 Buccaneer Drive. The public is invited to attend, and district administrators will provide tours of the new facility following the ceremony. Refreshments will be served.

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Lupita Wiley Named March 2026 Pirate Proud

03/05/2026

For 13 years, Lupita has been a cornerstone of the CRE family. As Kitchen Manager, she does far more than prepare meals - she helps create a culture of care, connection, and community for students and staff every single day. Serving more than 550 meals daily, Lupita leads her team with calm, steady leadership, working right alongside them to ensure students receive delicious meals that help fuel their learning.

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2026-2027 District Calendar Approved

02/24/2026

2026-2027 District Calendar

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Buchanan Intermediate Principal Announcement

New Principal Named at Buchanan Intermediate

02/20/2026

The Branson Board of Education approved the appointment of a new principal for Buchanan Intermediate during February’s Board Meeting. Mr. Tyler Prochazka will assume the role beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. He will succeed Dr. Matt Dean, who will begin his duties as Branson’s Executive Director of Operations. Prochazka currently serves as Assistant Principal for Buchanan Intermediate and has been with the district since 2008. He has held his current role since 2019.

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Spenser Cross Honored as February 2026 Pirate Proud

02/09/2026

Branson Junior High history teacher Mr. Spenser Cross has been named the February Pirate Proud. Nominated by both students and colleagues, he is celebrated for his engaging teaching style, his leadership as the Student Council sponsor, and his commitment as a cross country coach. His ability to create a welcoming classroom environment and inspire students to step out of their comfort zones continues to make a lasting impact on the Pirate community.

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Courtwarming Week 2026 is February 17 - 20

02/02/2026

Grab your spirit wear and get ready for district-wide Spirit Days planned by BHS Student Council.

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Branson School District Opens 2026-2027 Preschool Registration

02/02/2026

Branson Public Schools preschool registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open.

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Pirate's Cove Expands Infant Care Program

01/30/2026

Pirate's Cove Expands Infant Care Program

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BHS Performing Arts Department Presents Footloose

01/29/2026

BHS Performing Arts Department Presents Footloose

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Branson Schools Announces New Executive Director of Operations

01/16/2026

Branson Schools Announces New Executive Director of Operations

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Branson Families Invited To Tour Cedar Ridge Primary Preschool

01/12/2026

Parents and guardians of children turning three or four years old by July 31, 2026 and residing within the Branson R-IV School District are invited to tour Cedar Ridge Primary Preschool.

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Paola Aponte-Rodriguez Recognized as January 2026 Pirate Proud Recipient

01/07/2026

Congratulations to Our First Pirate Proud Recipient For 2026, Paola Aponte-Rodriguez!

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Dixie Bailey Named December 2025 Pirate Proud

12/17/2025

Dixie Bailey Pirate Proud

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Branson Junior High Activity Center Update

12/11/2025

Junior High Activity Center Project Update

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Hanah Barnes QuestBridge Match Scholarship

BHS Senior Earns QuestBridge Match Scholarship

12/04/2025

BHS Senior Earns QuestBridge Match Scholarship

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Duncan Black November 2025 Pirate Proud

11/20/2025

Duncan Black November 2025 Pirate Proud

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Fall 2025 Semester Update from Dr. Nate Moore

11/14/2025

Hear an update from Superintendent Dr. Moore as he highlights the incredible achievements and momentum across our schools this semester.

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Cedar Ridge Primary Pre-K Named First Public School Program in Missouri to Earn “Exhibiting High Quality” Designation

11/11/2025

Branson Public Schools’ Cedar Ridge Primary Pre-K has made Missouri history as the first public school early childhood program in the state to earn the “Exhibiting High Quality” designation through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) Quality Assurance Report (QAR).

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Parenting Partners Coaching Classes

11/06/2025

Branson is offering free parenting classes beginning Tuesday, November 11 for any district parents and guardians interested.

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Two Branson Teachers Named 2025 McDonald's Outstanding Educators

11/06/2025

Branson area McDonald’s owners and operators, Andy and Jennifer Ruprecht, have announced two Branson teachers as 2025 McDonald’s Outstanding Educators: Sarah Loyd, Freshman counselor at Branson High School, and Sarah Mathews, Kindergarten teacher at Buchanan Elementary.

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Branson 8th grade Honors Band Selected to Perform at MMEA Conference

11/03/2025

The 8th Grade Honors Band from Branson Junior High School was selected by audition to perform at the 88th annual Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA) conference.

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Branson High School Senior Achieves Perfect ACT Superscore

11/03/2025

Branson High School senior Austin Matthews has achieved a perfect ACT superscore of 36 following his October test.

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Branson District Football Game

10/29/2025

The Branson Pirate Football Team will be competing Friday October 31 in the District Tournament.

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Rachel Enos Receives the Pirate Proud Honor

10/15/2025

Today we had the honor of celebrating Rachel Enos, Preschool Teacher at Cedar Ridge Primary, as our October Pirate Proud recipient!

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BHS Performing Arts Department Presents "Clue"

10/13/2025

The Branson High School Performing Arts Department will present the fall play, Clue. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students.

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Scott Thirkell, September 2025 Pirate Proud Recipient

09/30/2025

We are so happy to announce our first Pirate Proud recipient of the 2025-2026 school year: Mr. Scott Thirkell, School Protection Officer at the Buchanan Campus!

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BHS Announces 2025 Homecoming Queen Candidates and Court

09/30/2025

Branson High School’s 2025 Homecoming Queen candidates and court have been announced. The senior candidates are Alexis Sanchez, Taylee Wilkerson, and Lucia Rosales.

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Branson High School Celebrates Advanced Placement Capstone Diploma Recipients

09/18/2025

Four Branson High School students have earned the Advanced Placement Capstone Diploma™ during the 2024-25 school year. Additionally, four members of the Class of 2026 have been recognized for their AP achievements - two earned the AP Capstone Diploma, and two received the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™.

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Branson Educators Named 2025 Readers' Choice Award Winners

09/08/2025

Dr. Jack Harris has been named Best School Principal, and Mr. Devon Frieze has been recognized as Best Teacher.

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Jeff Howard Named to Elite 11

09/04/2025

Coach Jeff Howard will be recognized as one of the Elite 11 by the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.

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Substitute Teacher Pay Increase

08/27/2025

Branson Schools has increased the pay rate per day for substitute teachers and paraprofessionals.

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Meet Superintendent Dr. Nate Moore

08/01/2025

Watch Dr. Moore's introduction message as we sail into the 2025-2026 school year!

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Branson Awarded Missouri Quality PreK Grant

07/17/2025

The MOQPK grant will allow all four-year-olds who meet certain criteria to attend Branson Schools Pre-K free of charge during the 2025-2026 school year, regardless of the family’s income status.

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Branson Schools Board of Education Earns Governance Team Award

07/10/2025

The Branson R-IV Board of Education is among 23 Missouri school boards earning the Missouri School Boards’ Association’s 2025 Governance Team Award. This marks the 11th time the Branson Board of Education has received the award since 2013.

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Branson High School AFJROTC Receives Distinguished Unit Award

07/07/2025

Branson High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFJROTC) has earned the Distinguished Unit Award with Merit for the 2024-2025 school year.

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Branson Education Foundation Gifts Over $31K in Grants and Scholarships

05/14/2025

The Branson Education Foundation is proud to announce it has awarded over $31,000 in grants and scholarships this school year, further advancing its mission to support Branson School District classrooms through innovative resources and experiences.

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Over $329M in Scholarships Offered to BHS Seniors

05/13/2025

At the annual Senior Awards Night held at Branson High School yesterday evening, 163 seniors were honored and over $329 Million was offered in scholarships.

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Branson High School Seniors Earn Missouri Scholars 100 Honors

03/11/2025

Branson High School senior, Clara Dean, has been distinguished as one of the top academic students in the state through the Missouri Scholars 100 program. BHS senior, Alexandra Garner, received Honorable Mention.

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Branson Seventh-Grader Wins Regional Spelling Bee for Second Consecutive Year, Earns Spot at National Competition

03/03/2025

Branson Junior High seventh-grader Kunal Patel claimed victory at the 2025 Association for Children’s Educational Sponsorship (A.C.E.S.) Regional Missouri Spelling Bee for the second consecutive year.

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Branson Schools Announces 2025-26 Administration Updates

02/21/2025

Branson Public Schools is pleased to announce the following leadership appointments effective for the 2025-2026 school year.

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Dr. Nate Moore Named Next Branson Schools Superintendent

02/04/2025

The Branson Public Schools Board of Education has promoted an internal candidate to fill the role of Superintendent Dr. Brad Swofford.

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2025-2026 District Calendar Approved

01/22/2025

The 2025-2026 District Calendar was approved by the board of education on January 16, 2025.

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Branson Announces Retirement of Superintendent

01/07/2025

The Branson R-IV School District announces the retirement of Superintendent Dr. Brad Swofford, effective June 30, 2025.

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Branson Schools Opens Two-Year-Old Preschool Classroom

11/22/2024

Branson Public Schools is proud to announce the opening of the two-year-old classroom at Pirate’s Cove Early Childhood Center, in partnership with the Ozark Mountain Family YMCA.

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Webber Named 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalist

08/19/2024

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has announced the 16 Missouri Regional Teachers of the Year who have been selected as semi-finalists for the 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year award.

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Official Ozark Mountain Conference Logo

12/15/2023

The Ozark Mountain Conference has unveiled its official logo. The logo was created by a West Plains High School student.

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