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Summer Discovery

For Students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade:
Our Summer Discovery program offers an integrated learning experience focusing on math, English, and science through engaging investigations and design challenges.

For Students in 9th through 12th Grade:
High school students will have the opportunity to take courses that help them earn the credits they need to graduate.

Enriching Experiences for All Students:
Each summer, students can look forward to exciting field trips and visits from guest speakers, all related to the content being taught, making learning both academically focused and fun!

Enrollment

  • To enroll a student in grades 9-12, call the High School Counseling Office at 417-742-3524
  • To enroll a student in grades K-8, click here!

Students will attend Summer Discovery for the grade they will be entering during the upcoming school year.

Please ensure that immunization records for incoming kindergarten students are submitted to the school by Thursday, May 22nd to secure their enrollment

Summer Discovery 2025

Enrollment

Enrollment will open Monday, March 24, 2025 and will close Friday, May 2, 2025. To enroll a student in grades 9-12, call the High School Counseling Office at 417-742-3524. To enroll a student in grades K-8, click here!

Please ensure that immunization records for incoming kindergarten students are submitted to the school by Thursday, May 22nd to secure enrollment.

Dates
June 2 - June 27

Times

  • MS & HS: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • K - 6: Monday - Friday 7:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Locations

  • K - 6th Grade will be at Willard South Elementary + Willard North Elementary 
  • 7th & 8th Grade will be at Willard Middle School
  • 9th - 12th Grade will be at Willard High School

Shuttle from Willard South Elementary - Mark this on registration form 
Middle and high school students have the opportunity to ride a bus from South Elementary and WOHE to either the Middle School or High School and back.

  • Departure from South: 7:00 a.m.
  • Arrival back to South: 2:20 p.m.
  • Departure from WOHE: 6:45 a.m.
  • Arrival back to WOHE: 2:30 p.m.

If your student would like to ride the Middle School shuttle bus, please select that option on the enrollment form. If your student would like to ride the High School shuttle bus, please complete this form. 

Summer Discovery TigerTALES - Enrollment Full - Sign Up for Waitlist

Thank you for your interest in Summer Discovery TigerTALES. At this time, we have reached our maximum capacity for the program. If you would like to be considered, please complete the waitlist form by clicking the link below. Should a spot become available, a member of the TigerTALES office will contact you after May 7, 2025. 

Summer Discovery TigerTALES - Enrollment Info

To register your child for the 2025 TigerTALES Summer Discovery Program, please select the appropriate form below based on their upcoming school. The program operates from 6:30 a.m. until school starts, and from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. Securing a spot requires a $35 enrollment fee per child, in addition to monthly tuition fees outlined in the sign-up form. Please note, submission of the form does not guarantee enrollment due to limited availability. You will receive a confirmation email from tigertales@willardschools.net with further instructions on completing your registration, including payment details for the enrollment fee and monthly tuition. For any questions or concerns, please contact us at tigertales@willardschools.net.

Register for Summer Discovery TigerTALES through the appropriate Google Forms linked below, according to your student's Summer Discovery site. 

Summer Discovery TigerTALES registration will be open to our families beginning Monday, March 24, 2025 and will close promptly at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2025 unless maximum enrollment has been met. If maximum enrollment is met, students will be put on a waiting list. 

Payment Information
To ensure your student's TigerTALES enrollment, the $35 enrollment fee is due Wednesday May 7, 2025 by 11:00 a.m. The monthly fee will be due in full Wednesday, May 21, 2025 by 11:00 a.m. Failure to pay will result in losing your student's spot for Summer Discovery TigerTALES. As a reminder, confirmation of enrollment will be emailed to you directly from tigertales@willardschools.net.

If you have any questions, please reach out to TigerTALES Coordinator, Shelby Mangels at shelbymangels@willardschools.net.