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News for Education
Navy Office of Community Outreach visits School of the Ozarks on student orientation day for Navy WeTuesday, August 26, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Today, the Navy Office of Community Outreach attended School of the Ozarks student orientation day as part of the Navy’s signature outreach program, Navy Weeks. Navy Weeks provides communities with an opportunity to interact with Navy service members and to learn more about the Navy. As part of its weekly all-school morning flag assembly, School of the Ozarks students ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, August 12, 2025Hurley Superintendent Dr. Matt Summers shares how the district quickly meets hygiene needs by keeping products stocked in the school nurses’ office. As students prepare to return to school in just a few weeks, they’ll be heading back to more than just classrooms—they’ll be returning to a place where help is available when life gets tough.For the 20th year, Silver Dollar City Foundation will be ...read moreCategories: Economic, General News Article, Press Release, Community, Education, Human Interest(1).jpg)
Tuesday, August 12, 2025Hollister Students Join Rock Icons at Black Oak Amphitheater [August 12, 2025 - Lampe, MO] – In a once-in-a-lifetime moment, the Hollister High School Choir will perform live with rock legends Foreigner at Black Oak Amphitheater on Friday, September 12. The Choir will join the band on stage for their legendary hit “I Want to Know What Love Is,” bringing a wave of Ozarks pride to one of the ...read moreCategories: Education, Human Interest, Community, Fun Facts, Press Release
Wednesday, August 06, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — School of the Ozarks student Oliver Mutrux was awarded the title of “Athlete of the Week” at Missouri Boys State out of 850 boys in attendance. Mutrux is beginning his senior year at S of O this fall. The American Legion Boys State of Missouri Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching high school students about democracy and government. This eight-day, ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, August 05, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — In May, College of the Ozarks hosted its annual Celebration of Student Scholarship, Research, and Creative Work at The Keeter Center. Featuring projects from 11 areas of study, select departments showcased student work, recognizing their academic excellence and personal achievement. Students with various majors presented personal research accumulated throughout their ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, August 05, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks has announced six newly awarded endowed chair appointments across diverse academic disciplines, including nursing, business, hospitality, theology, patriotic education, and Christian nurture. These appointments reflect the College’s unwavering commitment to recognizing faculty excellence and furthering its five-fold mission. Among them, two hold ...read moreCategories: Fun Facts, Press Release, Community, Education, General News Article, Human Interest
Friday, August 01, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — School of the Ozarks is excited to announce two new faculty members: Casey Bass and Jacob Williams. Casey Bass is joining S of O as the K-12 visual arts instructor. Bass is a Branson High School alum with a degree in art education from Miami University in Ohio and a master’s in gifted and talented education from Arkansas State University. Bass brings a dynamic blend of ...read moreCategories: Community, General News Article, Press Release, Education, Human Interest
Friday, August 01, 2025College of the Ozarks hosts 31st Camp Lookout for area youth POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks Camp Lookout returned for its 31st year, offering free summer camp to children in surrounding counties. This summer’s theme, “Fueled,” was designed to remind the campers that only Jesus can truly sustain us. “The Camp Lookout theme 'Fueled' comes from Hebrews 12:28,” said Caden Peterson, ...read moreCategories: Education, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Friday, August 01, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks Associate Professor of English, Dr. Charity Gibson, has released her new book, “The Working Homemaker: Employed Christian Moms Desiring a Thriving Homelife,” offering a faith-centered perspective for women navigating both career and homemaking. Written from a Christian worldview, The Working Homemaker seeks to provide encouragement for mothers in ...read moreCategories: Education, Human Interest, General News Article, Press Release
