Academy Newsroom

Ozark High School art students, led by art teacher Ashleigh Hawkins, have been busy spreading holiday cheer all over the Ozark Square and OIC! Their vibrant and festive window paintings have turned the area into a magical winter wonderland, bringing smiles and holiday spirit to the whole community.

Students in the PLTW Medical Interventions class are getting hands-on with bacterial studies! They're growing various types of bacteria, exchanging DNA, and learning about antibiotic action and bacterial conjugation. In addition to these fascinating experiments, they're mastering proper aseptic techniques to maintain sterile workspaces.

A big thank you to Dr. Mullins, vascular surgeon and Medical Director of Surgical Services at Cox Hospital, for recently speaking with our Health Sciences Academy! Dr. Mullins shared valuable insights on the many professionals involved in performing a successful surgery, emphasizing the importance of "teamwork" in the operating room. His expertise gave students a behind-the-scenes look at the collaborative efforts required in healthcare

Students in Mrs. Russo's Cybersecurity class recently stepped into the role of IT directors for a marketing company. Their mission? Investigate a new employee's desk to ensure proper "personal security" practices were being followed.

In Civil Engineering and Architecture class, students like Brooklyn Hylton are bringing their favorite architectural styles to life. Using creative, found materials, they researched, designed, and built 3D models that highlight key features of their chosen style. 

Meet Robi: a fun and adorable soda can robot built with the help of Mr. Carlton’s robotics students. Students not only showed off their building skills but also shared insights into the growing robotics industry. Now, Robi proudly sits on Mr. Kirby's desk, a symbol of hard work, teamwork, and awesome behavior.