
Be sure to message your first day of school pictures to our Facebook page. We will post them Friday.


Important information- All students will be provided a water bottle for the school year. Students are not permitted to bring their own bottle. There will be a monthly parent breakfast free of charge. Should parents wish to eat with their child any other time, breakfast is $3.00 and lunch is $5.00.


Please be mindful as we start back to school, it is the law to stop for school busses. Help us keep our students and drivers safe.


We are excited to see you!



Breakfast and lunch information


Use your strengths and mentor a child.


Reminder- if your child's immunizations are not current, please make sure they are current by the first day of school. If you are using the Barry County Health Department, they are closed on Fridays and will be closed the last week of August.

Benefits of board games-
Social skills, critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, reasoning, strategic thinking, memory exercise. Play board games, there are so many benefits!






Position open- Special Education Para for early childhood. Must have an associates in early childhood or childhood development. Please call the school at 417-858-6743 for more information.

End of year art winners.







Be a part of the fun!


Have you ever wanted to make a positive impact in a child's life? Consider being a mentor!


This past spring, the Shell Knob Thespians entertained the students and community in their play, "The Dummest Play Ever."






Several teachers attended the Innovation Summit in Branson. This is a conference designed to get educators motivated for a great school year!


Put this on your calendar!


HELP WANTED- OPEN POSITION
Nurse Substitute Position
The Shell Knob School District #78 is seeking a substitute Nurse. Candidates must have appropriate certification. The hourly rate of pay is $18.75. Please email or fax resumes to Mr. Duke Denton, ddenton@shellknob78.com or 417-858-2202. Resumes can also be mailed to 24400 St Hwy 39, Shell Knob, MO 65747 Attn: Mr. Denton. Shell Knob School District #78 is an equal opportunity employer.

School registration week!
Registration for 2024-2025 school year is August 6th-9th from 8:30am-to 4:00pm, or by appointment afterwards. Please remember to bring a state ID, proof of residency, updated immunizations, birth certificates (for new students and incoming kindergarteners) and any pertinent medical information. Registration can be completed online through the parent portal on TeacherEase, or you can come into the school and complete the registration there. Should you have any questions, please call the school office (417-858-6743). We’re looking forward to a great school year and are excited to see you all soon!

Our janitorial and maintenance staff have worked very hard this summer to get things ready for the new school year! There are many exciting things going on in the building.




1st grade art










3rd grade art








