Ozarks country schools

MU Exension works with individuals interested in preserving the state's one-room schools as a means for community and economic development. The Ozark Country Schools Association works with local groups and building owners to establish non-profit organizations to preserve these schools create active rural community hubs once again. Join the Ozarks Country School Association (PDF)

Creating an Oral History Project

The class held on March 23, 2012, at the Greene County Extension Center entitled "Creating an Oral History Project" was very popular. We have had many requests for the materials used in that class so we are making them available for purchase.  Order form for materials used in the "Creating an Oral History Project" class (PDF).

A History of Me

Our popular booklet that asks the questions you need to answer to create a special heirloom gift focused on your life history or the life story of a loved one. Order form for "A History of Me" (PDF)

Renovate or Replace?

Have a one-room school and wondering what to do with it? This packet includes a publication, presentation and DVD designed to answer that and other questions. Renovate or Replace Order Form (PDF)

A History of Rural Schools
in Greene County, Mo.

One-room schools are the foundation
for public education and a reflection
of rural Missouri’s heritage.

“A History of Rural Schools in Greene
County, Mo.,” by David Burton,
captures that era with photos, facts
and interesting tidbits. In the 2010
edition of the book, Burton has
included a self-guided driving tour.

Books are $20 per copy and available
from the extension office. For mail
orders, call  (417) 881-8909.

Order fom (PDF)

Liberty School Project

MU Extension is working the Gray Campbell Farmstead to move Liberty School to Nathanael Greene Park. The building would serves as an education center and as a home for the Ozarks Country School Association. Liberty School served the community from the mid-1800s until consolidation with Fair Grove in 1951. Informational brochure (PDF). We also annually host a fundraising event on President's Day:  "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader."

Ozarks School Calendar

Each year we produce a calendar highlighting area one-room schools. The 2012 calendar (which is now sold out) featured: Sycamore and Old Dry Valley in Lawrence County; Cave Springs in Jasper County; Star and Enterprise in Taney County; Rocky Point and Greenwood Schools in Webster County; several Texas County schools and others in Greene County. 2012 Calendar One-Room Schools in Southwest Missouri (PDF)

Presentations

Organizations may request a presentation on the history of rural schools. Presentations range from a half-hour to a half-day. The cost is $35 per hour plus travel expenses. Contact David Burton, burtond@missouri.edu, for more information or to schedule.

Back Issues of Newsletter

The Historic School Quarterly is the newsletter of the Ozarks Country School Association. Back issues of the publication are available for purchase by the general public at a cost of $7 per issue plus shipping. Back Issue Order Form (PDF)

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