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TigerTALES: Together Achievement Launches Excellent Students!

TigerTALES offers engaging and supportive before and after school care for PreK-6 students. With dedicated sites at each elementary and intermediate school, we ensure convenience and consistency for families across the district.

Morning Program:
Our morning program focuses on child care, available from 6:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.

After School Program:
Running from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (or 3:00 p.m. on early out Mondays), the after school program includes homework time, hands-on activities, and a variety of enriching experiences designed to support your child's growth and development.

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2026-2027 TigerTALES Registration Information

Registration for TigerTALES will open on June 26 at 8:30 a.m. Registration links will remain open until July 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., or until program capacity has been reached.

ENROLLMENT LINKS (Please click on the correct link for your child’s school)

A $35 non-refundable enrollment fee is due by August 1, 2026 by 10:00 a.m. Failure to submit payment by this deadline will result in your student being removed from the TigerTALES roster.

Please note that TigerTALES tuition rates have increased for the 2026-2027 school year. This adjustment allows us to continue providing quality care, maintain appropriate staffing levels, and support daily program operations and activities. We appreciate your understanding and continued support of the TigerTALES program. 

2026-2027 Tuition Rates

The 2026-2027 TigerTALES Handbook will be available at the time of registration. 

If your student is removed from the roster due to missed deadlines, it will be assumed that TigerTALES care is no longer needed. Families will then be responsible for placing their student back on the waitlist if care is still desired.

Registration will be first-come, first-served as your submission is date and time stamped. Once maximum capacity is reached, the form will close. To be placed on the wait list, you will need to fill out the wait list form. Submission does not indicate confirmation of a 2026-2027 TigerTALES spot. 

New to TigerTALES? Here are some things to expect:

  1. Once you have registered, you will receive a response back from the form you have filled out. It is important that you keep this form.
  2. After registration has closed on July 10, 2026, we will begin processing all of the registration forms and assigning ProCare accounts and a $35 non-refundable enrollment fee. 
  3. After the due date deadline, you will receive more information about our program and confirmation of your student's spot in TigerTALES.

For any questions, please reach out to tigertales@willardschools.net. The enrollment fee must be paid no later than Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to secure your spot. 

Program Coordinators

Wendy Rummel
TigerTALES Coordinator
wendyrummel@willardschools.net

Scott Lygrisse
TigerTALES Administrative Assistant
scottlygrisse@willardschools.net

Now Hiring

Before and after school site workers can apply here for the 2026-2027 school year!

We are looking for strong leaders who will take charge and provide a safe and caring place for our students. Benefits include:

  • Flexible hours
  • Same days off as students
  • Bi-weekly pay schedule

 

TigerTALES Site Directors

Willard Central
TT Phone: 417-742-5483
School Phone: 417-831-4440
Site Director: Destanie Halbrook destaniehalbrook@willardschools.net

Willard East:
TT Phone: 417-742-5482
School Phone: 417-742-4639
Site Director: Hayley Jenkins
hayleyjenkins@willardschools.net

Willard Intermediate North
TT Phone: 417-742-5481
School Phone: 417-742-4242
Site Director: Kaitlynn Wells
kaitlynnwells@willardschools.net

Willard North
TT Phone: 417-742-5480
School Phone: 417-742-2597
Site Director: Kinleigh Bolin
kinleighbolin@willardschools.net

Willard Orchard Hills
TT Phone: 417-742-5485
School Phone: 417-869-0600
Site Director: Zac Ellis
zacellis@willardschools.net

Willard South
TT Phone: 417-742-5484
School Phone: 417-862-6308
Site Director: Lorelei Hill
loreleihill@willardschools.net

Willard Intermediate South
TT Phone: 417-742-5486
School Phone: 417-742-5440
Site Director: Jacob Eidson
jacobeidson@willardschools.net