There are many exciting events on the calendar as we prepare for the 2024-2025 school year! Be sure to make note of each one pertaining to your student so you don't miss these opportunities to connect with your child's school and set your family up for success before August 21!
New Student Enrollment: August 6-9 at 1756 Bee Creek Rd. from 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. After August 9, enrollment will take place at your child's school building office. View our district's attendance zones for elementary students.
Kindergarten Orientation: Friday, August 9 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Buchanan Elementary and Cedar Ridge Primary. Students and families will tour the building, meet the teacher, ride a school bus, and hear important information from the building principals.
Junior High Schedule Pick-Up: Friday, August 9 at Branson Junior High. Students entering 7th grade are welcome anytime between 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Students entering 8th grade are welcome 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Representatives from the district's Nutrition Services, Transportation, and Health Services departments will be on site to offer assistance and answer questions.
High School Schedule Pick-Up: Friday, August 9 from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Branson High School. Representatives from the district's Nutrition Services, Transportation, and Health Services departments will be on site to offer assistance and answer questions.
PreK-K Meet the Teacher: August 9, 12-13 by appointment only. Teachers will connect with their class families to schedule a meeting. This opportunity provides families time to meet their teacher, drop off school supplies, and become familiar with classroom surroundings.
Open House Grades 1-12: Monday, August 19 from 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with their school building and schedule, meet their classroom teachers, receive important class information, practice using their locker, and checkout a Chromebook and charger.
Freshman Orientation: Tuesday, August 20 from 7:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. at Branson High School. All 9th graders will participate for the entire event. Hosted by Students Active in Leadership (SAIL), incoming freshmen will meet their teachers, check out a Chromebook and charger, and tour the building.
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 21
Specific questions regarding the events can be directed to your child's school building.
Cedar Ridge Primary: (417) 336-1887
Cedar Ridge Elementary: (417) 334-5135
Cedar Ridge Intermediate: (417) 334-5137
Buchanan Elementary: (417) 243-2530
Buchanan Intermediate: (417) 332-3201
Branson Junior High: (417) 334-3087
Branson High School: (417) 334-6511
View our full district calendar here.