College of the Ozarks to hold Commencement Ceremony Saturday, May 10
Ceremony marks the 118th annual commencement for the College POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will host its 118th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 10, at 10 a.m. in The Howell W. Keeter Athletic Complex on the College campus. The ceremony will honor 328 graduating students: 79 Bachelor of Arts, 230 Bachelor of Science, and 19 Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This is a ticketed event for graduates and their families. The top five majors of the graduating class are psychology,
College of the Ozarks hosts 2025 First Responder Appreciation Day
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks honored the unwavering dedication and bravery of local first responders during its 2025 First Responder Appreciation Day on Friday, April 11. The event, held from 9 to 11 a.m. on the College campus, welcomed first responders, students, and members of the public to join in a heartfelt tribute. The event served as a public expression of gratitude for the daily sacrifices of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers, correction officers, firefighters,
College of the Ozarks partners with American Red Cross to host community blood drive next Wednesday,
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Howell W. Keeter Athletic Complex. According to the Red Cross, donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, A negative, and B negative. Blood is a perishable product that can only come from volunteer blood donors. With someone in the U.S. needing blood every two seconds, blood products must be constantly
School of the Ozarks eighth grade students take educational field trip to Kansas City, Missouri
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On March 26, School of the Ozarks eighth grade students took their annual trip to Kansas City, Missouri, to explore various collections and artifacts from the westward expansion and Civil War. This trip helped students gain a better understanding of the everyday items people used during that era. Additionally, they learned how historians gather information to locate and uncover such discoveries. The School of the Ozarks students had an opportunity to take a guided tour of the
School of the Ozarks hosts Regency Day for seventh grade students
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On March 27, School of the Ozarks seventh graders enjoyed their annual spring event titled Regency Day. On this day, students dress in period costumes of the early 1800s and experience the daily activities of the people who lived during that era. This event takes place after the students read Jane Austen’s novel, “Pride and Prejudice,” which takes place in the early 1800s. This day is designed to teach students more about this time period in England by immersing them in the culture.
College of the Ozarks to host First Responder Appreciation Day
POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks will honor the unwavering dedication and bravery of local first responders at the 2025 First Responder Appreciation Day on Friday, April 11, from 9 to 11 a.m. The event will take place on the College campus and is open to the public. This event serves as a tribute to the commitment of first responders, including federal, state, and local law enforcement officers, correction officers, firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical services personnel, 911
Options Pregnancy Clinic to host annual Walk for Life in Branson
Students from College of the Ozarks to join the effort Point Lookout, MO — Options Pregnancy Clinic will host its annual Walk for Life on April 12 at the Branson RecPlex, Pavilion D. The event will begin with registration and breakfast at 8:30 a.m., followed by the walk at 9 a.m. Participants from the community are encouraged to join in the walk to raise awareness for life and raise much-needed funds for Options Pregnancy Clinic. The College of the Ozarks Public Relations Club will volunteer by serving a
College of the Ozarks hosts Spring 2025 Career Expo
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks hosted 124 organizations during the spring Career Expo on April 2, 2025, in The Howell W. Keeter Athletic Complex. The Vanek Center for Vocation & Callings hosts this biannual event with the primary goal of providing an atmosphere where students can begin securing internships, employment, or graduate school admissions. The organizations in attendance included an array of employers and graduate schools located in the Ozarks region and beyond. The
College of the Ozarks students experience new Global War on Terrorism Tour
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. – College of the Ozarks students returned last week from a visit to New York City, Washington D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, as part of a new College-led initiative, called The Global War on Terrorism Tour, which took place March 9 – 15. On the trip, students visited sites including the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City and the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. In Washington D.C., they visited the U.S. Army National Guard Museum, Arlington National Cemetery, the United
Taneyville laying ground for future success
Silver Dollar City Foundation grant helps make preschool affordableResearch increasingly shows a strong correlation between quality early childhood education and the long-term success of students. This research only confirms something many school leaders have believed for years.“Kids who have an early learning opportunity such as preschool, it is setting them up for success,” explained Taneyville Principal Brandi Turner.The challenge many districts face is making preschool affordable for the families they
School of the Ozarks takes field trip to Missouri Capitol building
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On Feb. 27, School of the Ozarks seventh graders took their annual trip to Jefferson City, Missouri, to meet with government officials and tour the Capitol building. This trip helps students gain a better understanding of government while experiencing the inner workings of our Missouri House of Representatives. Students had an opportunity to sit in the gallery and enjoy the representatives’ discussion and the process of voting on bills. Additionally, they were able to meet with Taney
College of the Ozarks sends 29 students on annual Vocation Trip to Kansas City
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Twenty-nine College of the Ozarks students attended the five-day Vocation Trip, traveling to the Kansas City Metro Area to meet with local business leaders and recent graduates, March 8-12, as part of the Thrive Leadership Pathway. The purpose of the Vocation Trip is for students to discover their unique abilities and to teach them how to employ these skills in their professional fields upon graduation. The course helps students refine their personal mission statement, resumés,
College of the Ozarks to observe Vietnam Veterans Day Friday, March 28
POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks will host a special Vietnam Veterans Day observance on Friday, March 28, at 9 a.m. at The Keeter Center. This annual event pays tribute to the men and women who served during the Vietnam War, ensuring that their sacrifices and stories are never forgotten. The public is invited to attend. This year’s ceremony holds particular significance as it marks the 52nd anniversary of the withdrawal of the last American troops from Vietnam on March 29, 1973. The keynote
College of the Ozarks senior Abigail Johnson awarded the prestigious Walter Cronkite Scholarship
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. —College of the Ozarks senior Abigail Johnson has been awarded the prestigious Walter Cronkite Scholarship by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Mid-America Chapter. She is a journalism major and a student photojournalist in the College’s award-winning “The Point” Newsroom work station. The board of Mid-America NATAS (the “Emmy People”) celebrates innovation and integrity across all platforms of visual media and is dedicated to advancing careers and
School of the Ozarks serves with Convoy of Hope for annual service project
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On March 3, School of the Ozarks students traveled to Springfield, Missouri, to serve at Convoy of Hope. The School has seen the immense impact Convoy of Hope has made domestically and internationally and desired to serve alongside the organization. This is the second year for the School to serve with Convoy of Hope in this way. Through former S of O students who currently work at Convoy of Hope, the administrators and teachers learned about the founder, Hal Donaldson. He
School of the Ozarks hosts 10th annual Prairie Days
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. – On Tuesday, March 6, the School of the Ozarks second grade class enjoyed the 10th annual Prairie Days in the Star School at College of the Ozarks. Prairie Days offered second graders the opportunity to experience a day of education similar to what happened at the School in its first days, nearly 120 years ago. They wore prairie dresses and bonnets and participated in activities such as a spelling bee, arithmetic on slates, and grammar in a turn-of-the-century one-room
Branson launches bilingual literacy project
Silver Dollar City Foundation grant helps fund books and multicultural eventCultural diversity might not be the first thing that comes to mind when someone thinks of Branson, so it may come as a surprise to some to learn that 31 languages are spoken among Branson students.This school year, Branson School District kicked off “Bridging Worlds: A Bilingual Literacy Adventure.” The project aims to overcome language barriers while celebrating the diverse cultural background of students. The project received a
