Senior Updates
COVID-19 Updates for Seniors and Parents
We have secured two possible graduation dates and locations. We are seeking input from our families during this unprecedented time that requires our graduation to be pushed back in the summer.
Option 1: JQH Arena was chosen by both students and parents/guardians of the Class of 2020 during a vote last year. JQH Arena is available August 8 at 6:00 p.m. No ticket will be required.
Option 2: James River Church has made their facility available to Ozark High School as an earlier option on July 24 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets will be required for entry. Each graduate will receive tickets for 7 guests.
Please indicate your preference through this survey.
Seniors, if you haven't turned in your Senior Slide, please do so as soon as possible!
Students with perfect attendance will be recognized in the Senior Awards video.
We will recognize these students during Senior Week.
Tuesday, July 21, 8 - 11 p.m. at The Old Glass Place
Tickets can still be purchased here.
Hope to see you there!
May 5
Seniors can pick up their caps and gowns and return Chromebooks/any outstanding items on May 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Please ensure all fines and fees are paid. Paying online prior to May 5 will expedite the process. Instructions for paying online can be found here.
Checks will be accepted on May 5 if fines and fees have not been paid online.
Enter the bus lane in lot A, remain in your vehicle, and follow traffic flow instructions.
Please remain in your vehicle and a staff member will come to your vehicle to retrieve the items.
Drop off Chromebooks, textbooks, library books, or other materials checked out from school unless needed for classes such as OTC or AP.
Proceed forward to the awning in front of cafeteria to receive cap and gown, other graduation regalia including cords, tassels, etc, and other materials to be returned to Seniors by OHS (i.e. PE locker contents, class project materials, etc.).
Check the inventory sheet on your cap and gown bag prior to leaving to ensure you have everything.
Graduation cords or stoles need to be returned when picking up your actual diploma.
Schedule for pick-up alphabetically by last name:
- A-B — 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
- C-D — 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
- E-I — 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- J-M — 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- N-R — 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
- S-T — 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
- U-Z — 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
- Anyone unable to make their scheduled time — 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Beginning at 10 a.m. on May 9, we will air our graduation speeches and senior slideshow on City Link TV for a virtual graduation.
We are offering a drive-thru graduation option for students who are unable to attend the in-person graduation.
The drive-thru event will be on May 9 starting at noon at Ozark High School.
There will be a stage and backdrop set up in front of OHS.
Per social distancing guidelines, only one vehicle is allowed per student.
Student will get out and walk across stage. Parents can take their student’s photo with Principal Jeremy Brownfield in front of the backdrop.
If you cannot attend the in-person graduation, sign-up here to participate in the drive-thru event.
Early grads are unable to be added to the Canvas Class so we have a shared Google drive for you titled “Class of 2020 Seniors.” This shared drive contains the same information that is on the Canvas page. One note - you will need to be logged in with your school email to access it.
Senior Tasks - These are required. There are a couple of surveys that will help us help you. Without these surveys, we won’t know where to send your transcript, whether you plan on using A+, and whether or not you qualify for Diploma & (and get to wear a special cord at graduation).
Scholarship Information - Scholarships are still in Naviance, and that’s where you’ll find the applications and deadlines. But in Canvas, there is some information about what to do if you qualify for the A+ or Bright Flight Scholarships.
Parents: The Canvas page allows students to go to one place to submit the above information. It will not replace other forms of communication.
Ozark School District
Email: ameliawigton@ozarktigers.org
Website: www.ozarktigers.org
Location: 302 North 4th Avenue, Ozark
Phone: 417-582-5900
Facebook: facebook.com/ozarkschooldistrict
Twitter: @OzarkTigers