Back to School 2026-2027

Access enrollment information here.

Access school supply lists here. Check back for updated 2026-2027 lists once they become available. 

Access the 2026-2027 school calendar here.

High School

• Instruction begins: 7:25 A.M.
• Instruction Ends: 1:57 P.M. Monday; 2:25 P.M. T-F

Middle School

• Instruction begins: 7:30 A.M.
• Instruction Ends: 2:03 P.M. Monday; 2:33 P.M. T-F

Intermediate North

• Instruction begins: 8:35 A.M.
• Instruction Ends: 3:02 P.M. Monday; 3:32 P.M. T-F

Intermediate South

• Instruction begins: 8:35 A.M.
• Instruction Ends: 3:02 P.M. Monday; 3:32 P.M. T-F

East Elementary

• Instruction begins: 8:40 A.M.
• Instruction Ends: 3:10 P.M. Monday; 3:40 P.M. T-F

Central Elementary

• Instruction begins: 8:40 A.M.
• Instruction Ends: 3:10 P.M. Monday; 3:40 P.M. T-F

North Elementary

• Instruction begins: 8:35 A.M.
• Instruction Ends: 3:02 P.M. Monday; 3:32 P.M. T-F

Orchard Hills Elementary

• Instruction begins: 8:40 A.M.
• Instruction Ends: 3:10 P.M. Monday, 3:40 P.M. T-F

South Elementary

• Instruction begins: 8:40 A.M.
• Instruction Ends: 3:10 P.M. Monday; 3:40 P.M. T-F

To guarantee your student is assigned to a bus route and has transportation in place for the first day of school, all bus rider requests must be submitted by July 17, 2026.

ALL riders, including past and current, as well as those who have moved recently, must complete the Transportation Request form. 

If your address as changed, please contact the District Office with proof of residence at 417-742-2584. 

The Willard Public School District operates a meal assistance program, which complies with federal guidelines. It's easy (and fast!) to apply for meal assistance, free, or reduced meal price meals for our breakfast and lunch programs. Willard Public schools kindly asks every family to complete a Free & Reduced Meal Application. 

Information provided on the application is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility. If possible, please fill out the form online through the LINQ Connect Portal. Click here for a hard copy. The district will notify you within 10 school days, either by email or letter, if you qualify for free or reduced meals. If you do not receive a notice after 10 days, please contact Willard Nutrition Services Department at 417-742-2584.

Access the Nutrition Service Food Portal here.

Access the list of required school immunization requirements here. 

Missouri Law requires children enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th grade to be immunized against certain preventable diseases. Updated immunization records are required for students entering kindergarten, 8th grade, and 12th grade. All students must present documentation of an up-to-date immunization status, including month, day, and year of each immunization before attending school. For additional information or questions, please contact Cindy Henslee, RN, Director of Health Services at 417-742-3524.

Complete the Willard School District Health Information Form. This health form must be submitted each school year. Please note that there is no way to submit it directly online. You must download and complete the form and email/fax/mail it to your students' school nurse or drop off a hard copy.

Click here to learn more about our Before & After School program, TigerTALES.

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Access our buildings directory here.

Willard Public Schools strives to keep all stakeholders informed and connected. Below is an overview of the channels and methods the district and individual buildings use to share information with families, staff, and community members. 

E-Newsletters: Regular newsletters are distributed at the building and district level to provide insights into events and initiatives. Subscribe to our district community newsletter, TigerNews, here.

Social Media: The district maintains active social media accounts to share updates, announcements, and engage with the community. 

The Willard School District is active on the following accounts:

• Willard School District Facebook
• Willard School District Instagram

The following buildings have Facebook pages:

• Willard High School 
• Willard Middle School
• Willard Intermediate North
• Willard Intermediate South
• Willard North Elementary
• Willard East Elementary
• Willard Central Elementary
• Willard Orchard Hills Elementary
• Willard South Elementary

Text and Call: Important notifications, including urgent communications like weather-related closures, are sent via automated calls and text messages. All phone numbers provided to the district through our student information system will automatically be signed up to receive voice calls and text messages from the district and specific buildings which your student attends. 

To ensure you're don't miss important updates, it's critical that we have your most current contact information on file in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. If your phone number, email address, or other contact details have changed, please contact our District Office to make updates. 

Access our Guide to Addressing Academic Concerns here.

Access important information about weather-related school closings here.

Learn more about becoming a substitute teacher for Willard Public Schools here.

Learn more about Willard Public Schools and explore careers here.