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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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BHS to Host Annual College and Career Fair

09/10/2024

Branson High School will host its annual College and Career Fair on October 2 from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m. in the Main Commons.

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Homecoming Week 2024 Events

09/05/2024

Branson Public Schools Homecoming Week 2024 is September 23 - 27 and We’ve Got The Beat is this year's theme.

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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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Branson Students Attend Tribute to Valor Foundation STEM-Liner IV

05/23/2024

Forty-nine Branson Schools students boarded a C-130 aircraft on May 19 and landed at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX to experience the Tribute to Valor Foundation’s STEM-Liner IV.

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Ewers Named Assistant Principal at Buchanan Elementary

05/17/2024

Buchanan Elementary will gain a new assistant principal for the 2024-2025 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 Schools 2024-2025 Administration Updates

04/12/2024

Branson Public Schools is pleased to announce the following leadership appointments effective for the 2024-2025 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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Martin Named Assistant Principal at CRE

03/08/2024

Stephanie Martin has been named the new Assistant Principal for Cedar Ridge Elementary.

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Kindergarten Registration Open for 2024-2025

03/06/2024

Branson Public Schools kindergarten registration is now open for the 2024-2025 school year.

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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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New Principal Named at Branson Junior High

02/09/2024

Rebecca Ash will step into the job during the 2024-2025 school year. Ash will succeed Dr. Bryan Bronn who is retiring after serving as principal for the past 15 years.

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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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District Calendar 2024-2025

01/29/2024

The Branson Board of Education approved the 2024-2025 district calendar during the January Board Meeting.

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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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