The Ozark Mountain Conference has announced its approval of Hillcrest High School’s application to compete during the 2024-2025 school year.
The OMC schools now include Branson, Bolivar, Carl Junction, Hillcrest, Logan-Rogersville, Marshfield, and West Plains. The OMC district superintendents have agreed that Hillcrest will be the final member to join the Ozark Mountain Conference for the 2024-2025 school year.
The Ozark Mountain Conference brings together districts that are similar in enrollment numbers, community beliefs, and district characteristics. The OMC superintendents note that the formation of the new Ozark Mountain Conference enables their schools to strengthen activity and athletic programs while improving student-athletes.
For the remainder of this school year, the seven schools will work collaboratively in preparation for competing in the new Ozark Mountain Conference during the 2024-25 school year.