The first day of school for the Branson School system is August 19. Orientations and open houses for students and parents start on August 17 with the exact date and time dependent on the grade as follows:

Grades 1-4
Tuesday, August 17 from 12 noon until 6:00 pm (Primary; EE; EW)
Updated registration forms must be returned at this time. For those families that have already returned completed registration forms, they may proceed directly to the classroom assignment table.  Opportunities to tour the building and meet the teacher are available.

Grades 5-6
Wednesday, August 18 from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m.
Students will meet with their classroom teacher and tour the building.  Class schedules have already been picked up.

Grades 7-8
Tuesday, August 17 at 6:00 p.m.
An Open House for Junior High parents will provide them with an opportunity to meet teachers and follow a mini-schedule of classes assigned to their students.  Class schedules have already been picked up.

High School
Class schedules have already been picked up.  The High School staff will host an Open House for grades 9-12 on Thursday, August 26 from 6:30 until 8 p.m.  An informational meeting for parents of students new to the district and parents of freshmen will precede the Open House at 6 p.m. in the Auditorium.

Specific questions regarding orientation and registration may be directed to the respective buildings.

Primary – 336-1887
Elementary East – 334-5137
Elementary West – 334-5135
Intermediate – 332-3201
Junior High – 334-3087
High School – 334-6511

Golfer Memorialized with 9th Annual Tournament

Branson, MO (August 12, 2010)-  Registration is now open for a golf tournament benefiting ALS patients at Skaggs Regional Medical Center and CoxHealth.  This is the ninth year for the Julian Golf Tournament, memorializing Jeff Julian, a PGA golfer who lost his three year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.  ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord and affects muscle function.

“This tournament has helped hundreds of patients at Skaggs Regional Medical Center,” says Rodney Arnold, Executive Vice President of Skaggs Foundation.  “It’s through the funds raised during this annual event that we’ve been able to provide equipment such as a hydro-lift arm for pool therapy, a balance system, and much more.”

Registrations are being accepted for the four-person scramble held at Ledge Stone Country Club in Branson, Monday, September 20 at 10 a.m.  Team registration is $1,250 and includes a local pro golfer per team, lunch, a swag bag and post tournament happy hour.  Register by calling Bill Hasler at 417-335-7869.  More information regarding the tournament is available at www.thejulian.org.

Founded in 2002, Skaggs Foundation was established to help support Skaggs Regional Medical Center by encouraging and engaging community members in philanthropy.  As today’s healthcare costs continue to climb and our population ages, there are many ways community members can make a huge difference in the lives of those we serve.  Learn more about Skaggs Foundation at www.skaggs.net/skaggsfoundation.