Athletics Update: Today's softball and baseball games at Dardanelle have been postponed to a later date. The Jr. High track meet at Waldron is rescheduled to tomorrow, 3:30. Please stay safe this evening and weather alert! #HPRD
The Ozark School District is proud to welcome their new Superintendent, Mr. Zane Vanderpool. Mr. Vanderpool was hired on March 30, 2023 and will begin in this new role on July 1, 2023. Some Biographical information and a statement from Mr. Vanderpool is below. Go Hillbillies!!
Zane Vanderpool will be the superintendent of schools as the new year begins at Ozark School District. He served for three years as superintendent of schools in Horatio, Arkansas from 2020-2023. Prior, he served as principal for thirteen years at Glenn Duffy Elementary School in Gravette, AR. He was an elementary classroom teacher and assistant principal in Huntsville, AR prior to his work in Gravette. Vanderpool has been an educator in public schools for twenty-six years. He and his bride of nearly twenty-eight years have two adult sons, Landon and Dalton.
“Mr. Ford is a local legend, and I am proud to follow him. I am also looking forward to working with him in his new role as co-op director next year.” Mr. Vanderpool is truly excited to be able to serve in Ozark and help promote positive learning experiences for students. He states, “Teresa and I look forward to getting to meet the staff and students and join forces with the Hillbilly Nation. We love to support the schools and enjoy attending student activities.” Vanderpool led Horatio Schools as a beginning superintendent during the pandemic. “I learned a lot in a short time. I value the experiences and the opportunities the Horatio School Board and the great folks in Horatio gave me. Now, it will be my pleasure to help the Ozark School Board implement its vision and work with the staff to build upon Ozark’s commitment to being a progressive district with valued traditions and high expectations for students.”
In 1996, Vanderpool earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas. In 2001, he completed a Master of Education degree in Educational Administration at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Mr. Vanderpool completed a program of study at Harding University in Rogers, AR in 2019 to gain central office credentials. His licensure areas include district level administration, PK-4, K-6, middle school social studies, principal K-9, and English speakers of other languages K-12.
Ozark athletics for the week - Go Hillbillies! #HPRD
OHS Baseball vs Waldron @ home has been updated to a 4pm start today. Go Hillbillies! #HPRD
Softball and Baseball game updates: Softball home vs. Waldron on Thursday will start at 4pm, and Baseball has been moved to Thursday home vs. Waldron at 4:30. Go Hillbillies! #HPRD
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The Arkansas Public School Choice program allows students to attend a school in which they do not reside subject to some restrictions. Applications must be submitted to the student’s non-resident district with a copy to the student’s resident district or postmarked no later than May 1, 2023, unless the student is eligible for School Choice for Military Families. Parents interest in School Choice may contact Julie Hicks at the superintendent’s office by calling 479-667-4118 for more information.
The form is on our website at www.ozarkhillbillies.org.
The track meet at Booneville and Baseball vs Dardanelle are cancelled today due to inclement weather.
Reminder: Parent Teacher Conferences K-12 tonight 3:30-7:30. #HPRD
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***Athletics Update: Ozark home baseball and Sr. track meet today are cancelled due to inclement weather.
Hillbilly Nation, due to the Public Health Emergency (PHE) Unwinding, Medicaid will soon resume its renewal process. Please make sure Medicaid has your correct phone number and address. Medicaid will soon be mailing out important paperwork to complete to stay enrolled.
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Ozark School District Press Release 3/7/2023
The Ozark School Board has narrowed its superintendent search to three candidates.
Mrs. Kelly Burns who is currently the Ozark Primary School Principal. She has been a principal since 2006.
Dr. Steven Watkins who is currently the Decatur School District’s superintendent beginning July 2018.
Mr. Zane Vanderpool who is currently the Horatio School District’s superintendent since July 2020.
Monday, March 27 following the board meeting, each candidate will have a presentation on their vision and mission for Ozark School District. The presentations will be held at the Performing Arts Center, 1601 Hillbilly Drive. This will begin at 6:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend and resumes for these three are available to view in the Ozark SD Admin Office.
Celebrating National School Breakfast Week! #HPRD
Athletics for the Week! #HPRD
Ozark Baseball today @ Paris is cancelled due to the severe weather forecast. Reschedule date TBA.
Activities and Athletics Update: Due to the threat of strong severe weather this evening, the Choir Concert and ACT Prep Class are postponed to a later date TBA. Softball @ Southside has also been cancelled. Any additional updates will be made ASAP.
Softball and Baseball Schedules - be sure to watch for updates on game times and dates due to weather. The Hillbillies and Lady Hillbillies play today at home - Opening Day! 4:30 #HPRD
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Thank you Bus Drivers! #HPRD
