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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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Branson Schools Opens 2025-2026 Preschool Registration
02/03/2025
Branson Public Schools preschool registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open.
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BHS Performing Arts Department Presents 𝘈𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘎𝘰𝘦𝘴
01/30/2025
The Branson High School Performing Arts Department will present the spring musical, 𝘈𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘎𝘰𝘦𝘴, February 20-22.
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Presentation to Honor Former Principal Mr. Ritchie
01/23/2025
The community is invited to attend a celebration honoring former Branson High School Principal, Mr. Allen Ritchie.
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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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Courtwarming Spirit Week February 10-14
01/21/2025
Check out the districtwide spirit days BHS Student Council has planned. The Courtwarming King and Queen will be crowned after the JV basketball game on Friday, February 14 at Branson High School.
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Cory Baker Receives Pirate Proud Award
01/15/2025
Cory serves as the Administrative Assistant at Cedar Ridge Elementary and has been a vital part of our district for the past three years.
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Branson High School AP Info Night
01/14/2025
Branson High School will host its annual Advanced Placement Info Night on Tuesday, January 28 at 6:00 p.m.
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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 Announces New Director of Technology
12/20/2024
Branson Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Steele as the district’s new Director of Technology & Digital Learning for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year.
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Branson Families Invited to Tour Preschool
12/19/2024
Branson Public Schools is pleased to announce spring tours of Cedar Ridge Primary Preschool.
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Hafner Named Coach of the Year
12/13/2024
Branson's Head Football Coach, Aaron Hafner, has been named Coach of the Year by Southwest Missouri Football Coaches Association.
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Todd Koon Receives Pirate Proud Honor
12/10/2024
Congratulations to Mr. Todd Koon, our December Pirate Proud honoree!
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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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Branson Football to Compete in District Championship
11/12/2024
The Branson Pirates will be facing the Republic Tigers in the Class 5 District 6 Football Championship on Friday, November 15.
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Two Branson Teachers Named 2024 McDonald's Outstanding Educators
11/12/2024
Branson area McDonald’s owners and operators, Andy and Jennifer Ruprecht, have announced two Branson teachers as 2024 McDonald’s Outstanding Educators: Kellsey Bradley, librarian at Buchanan Intermediate, and Dr. Sarah Yocum, 7th grade English teacher at Branson Junior High School.
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November Semester Update: "Sit Down with Swofford"
11/07/2024
Join Superintendent Dr. Brad Swofford as he talks with Branson High School Principal Dr. Jack Harris about the importance of school activities and athletics. This is a new Semester Update segment called "Sit Down with Swofford."
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Branson Football Competes in Semifinals
11/06/2024
Branson Pirate football will play Glendale on November 8 at 7 p.m.
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Zach Ford Receives Pirate Proud Honor
10/30/2024
Congratulations to Mr. Zach Ford, 8th-grade math teacher at Branson Junior High, for receiving the Pirate Proud award for October!
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Branson Educator Named "Out of This World Teacher"
09/26/2024
Tonya Shadden, Kindergarten teacher at Buchanan Elementary, has been named the KRZK and Central Bank Out of This World Teacher. Shadden has been teaching for the district since 2006.
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First Pirate Proud Recipient of 2024-2025
09/25/2024
The first Pirate Proud honoree has been named for Branson Schools' 2024-2025 school year! For the month of September, we are proud to recognize Danae Glidwell, Special Education teacher at Buchanan Elementary!
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BHS Homecoming Queen Candidates and Court Announced
09/13/2024
Branson High School’s Homecoming Queen candidates and court have been announced. Branson Public Schools Homecoming Week 2024 is September 23 - 27.
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Branson Assistant Principal Receives State Honor
09/05/2024
Dr. Tim Butler has been named the 2024 Assistant Principal of the Year by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals (MoASSP).
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Branson High School AP Capstone Diploma Recipients
08/27/2024
Seven Branson High School students have earned the Advanced Placement Capstone Diploma™ during the 2023-24 school year. Additionally, one student has earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™.
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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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Branson Schools Receives Missouri Quality Pre-K Grant
08/02/2024
The MOQPK grant will allow all four-year-olds who meet certain criteria to attend Branson Schools Pre-K free of charge during the 2024-2025 school year, regardless of the family’s income status.
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Branson Board of Education Earns Governance Team Award
06/25/2024
The Branson R-IV Board of Education is among a select number of school boards that has earned the Missouri School Board's Association's 2024 Governance Team Award.
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Branson AFJROTC Receives Distinguished Unit Award
06/20/2024
Branson High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFJROTC) has earned the Distinguished Unit Award for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Over $308M in Scholarships Offered to BHS Seniors
05/14/2024
Students were honored during the annual Senior Awards Night held at Branson High School on May 13.
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Semester Update May 2024
05/14/2024
Hear from Superintendent Dr. Swofford as he closes out the 2023-2024 school year!
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Branson Sixth-Grader Earns Spot at National Spelling Bee
04/02/2024
Cedar Ridge Intermediate sixth grader, Kunal Patel, has earned his place on the national stage after winning the 2024 Association for Children’s Educational Sponsorship (A.C.E.S.) Regional Missouri Spelling Bee on March 25.
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BHS Senior Honored as Missouri Scholars 100
03/26/2024
Branson High School senior, Ivan Avellanosa, has been distinguished as one of the top academic students in the state through the Missouri Scholars 100 program.
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Branson Principal Receives State Honor
03/04/2024
Dr. Jack Harris has been named the 2024 Jim L. King Missouri High School Principal of the Year by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals (MoASSP).
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Isringhausen Named State Champion
02/26/2024
Ryzen Isringhausen, a freshman, finished the season 47-1 while standing on the top of the podium at the 2024 wrestling state championships.
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BHS Agricultural Teacher Receives FFA State Honor
02/23/2024
Aaron Magnuson, agricultural instructor and FFA Advisor at Branson High School, has been selected as a semi-finalist for the Golden Owl Award!
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Branson Opens Preschool Registration
02/02/2024
Branson Public Schools preschool registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open.
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BHS Theatre Teacher Receives State Honor
01/11/2024
Branson High School now houses the Judith Rethwisch Outstanding Theatre Educator. Erin Moody, theatre teacher and director, received this honor at the 2024 State Thespian Conference held in Kansas City.
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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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Branson Strengthens School Safety
12/04/2023
As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance security and safety in our schools, we are pleased to announce the addition of four School Protection Officers (SPOs) to our district.
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Ozark Mountain Conference Update
10/24/2023
The Ozark Mountain Conference has announced its approval of Hillcrest High School’s application to compete during the 2024-2025 school year.
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New Conference Formed by Ozark Mtn. Schools
10/11/2023
Six Ozark Mountain area high schools have formed a new conference. Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, Branson, Bolivar, Carl Junction, Logan-Rogersville, Marshfield, and West Plains school districts will compete in the newly named Ozark Mountain Conference.
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Branson High School Celebrates AP Capstone Diploma Recipients
09/07/2023
At Branson High School, six students have earned the Advanced Placement Capstone Diploma™. Additionally, four students have earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™ during the 2022-23 school year.
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Branson R-IV Announces Director of School Safety
05/19/2023
Branson Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Trooper Ryan Pace as the Director of School Safety for the 2023-2024 school year.
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