Branson Schools awarded Missouri Quality Pre-K grant

BRANSON, Mo. — Four-year-olds in Branson will have the opportunity to receive free pre-K education thanks to a grant from the state of Missouri.

The Branson School District announced on Friday that they were one of the recipients of the 2024-25 Missouri Quality PreKindergarten (MOQPK) grant from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

The MOQPK grant provides funding for high-quality preschool programs across Missouri and will allow four-year-olds in the Branson School District who meet certain criteria to attend Branson Schools Pre-K for free regardless of income status.

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To qualify for Pre-K placement, students need to meet these requirements:

• Turn four years old on or before July 31, 2024

• Reside within the boundaries of the Branson School District

• Complete a free developmental screening through the Branson Parents as Teachers program

Parents and guardians who are interested need to complete the 2024-25 Preschool Interest Form on the district’s website. Families will receive an email with an invitation to schedule a screening appointment after completing the interest form.

Students will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis from filling out the Preschool Interest Form due to limited space. Families already enrolled in Branson Schools Pre-K automatically qualify for the free schooling.

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