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Welcome to Recent News! This is where you can get the latest information about Branson Public Schools! Here we'll keep you up-to-date on recent happenings and announcements going on around the district.

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Melody Alms Honored for Pirate Proud

04/17/2024

We are thrilled to announce our April Pirate Proud recipient: Melody Alms!

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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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No School April 15

04/09/2024

Monday, April 15 will be a staff professional development day, which means no student attendance.

Read More about SAIL into Summer 2024

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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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Chase Jackson Honored for Pirate Proud

03/25/2024

As a 7th grade math teacher and coach, Jackson leads students to success daily.

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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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Spring Conscious Parenting Classes

03/05/2024

Our first session of Conscious Parenting classes will begin Tuesday, March 19th, and continue for consecutive Tuesdays through April 16th. The classes will be held at Cedar Ridge Primary cafeteria from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

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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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Yvette Cassady, February Pirate Proud Honoree

02/20/2024

Yvette serves the Branson School District as the Family and School Liaison in the English Language Department. Yvette's impact is felt throughout the Branson School District every day.

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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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BHS Courtwarming Candidates Announced

01/30/2024

The Courtwarming King and Queen will be crowned after the Junior Varsity game on Friday, February 9 at Branson High School.

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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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Mike Draper Named January Pirate Proud Honoree

01/23/2024

Coach Draper has worked with our Special Services Department for two years as an Adaptive P.E. Coach across several of our campuses. He also serves as a Branson High School boys basketball assistant coach, and the head girls tennis coach.

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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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Branson Educator Named "Out of this World" Teacher

01/08/2024

Dana Corbin-Maple, teacher at Cedar Ridge Primary, has been named the KRZK and Central Bank “Out of this World” teacher.

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BHS Senior Receives Full Scholarship to Columbia University

12/20/2023

Branson High School senior Raelee Hollier has been admitted to Columbia University in the City of New York and has been awarded a full, four-year scholarship from QuestBridge National College Match.

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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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Pirate Proud Honoree Chris Gandy

12/11/2023

Chris Gandy, the district's Routing Supervisor, is our December Pirate Proud honoree!

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Branson Administrator Named Distinguished Principal

12/05/2023

Dr. Michelle Collins, Cedar Ridge Elementary principal, has been named the Missouri Distinguished Principal for the Southwest Region.

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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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Pirate Proud Celebration for Barb Cogdill

11/14/2023

Dr. Swofford, along with her family, colleagues, and former students, surprised Mrs. Cogdill this morning to recognize her as our November Pirate Proud honoree.

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Semester Update, Fall 2023

11/07/2023

Hear a message from Superintendent Dr. Brad Swofford as we close out the fall season and look forward to the rest of first semester.

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Pirate Proud Honoree Ken Greening

10/25/2023

For the month of October, Branson Public Schools is thrilled to recognize Technology Specialist Ken Greening as the Pirate Proud recipient!

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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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Four Pirate Golfers Qualify for State

10/12/2023

The Lady Pirate Golf team placed 2nd overall in District, now four are headed to State.

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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 Adds Two Preschool Classes in 2023-2024

09/27/2023

The Branson R-IV School District has been awarded the Missouri Quality Prekindergarten (MOQPK) grant through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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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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