TigerTALES
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.
TigerTALES Resources
2025-2026 TigerTALES Registration Links
You must complete one form per student. Please double-check that you are completing the correct form attached to the building your student will be attending.
- Willard North Elementary TigerTALES
- Willard South Elementary TigerTALES
- Willard East Elementary TigerTALES
- Willard Orchard Hills Elementary TigerTALES
- Willard Central Elementary TigerTALES
- Willard Intermediate North TigerTALES
- Willard Intermediate South TigerTALES
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 2025-2026 TigerTALES spot. You will be sent an email to set up your ProCare account as before. Confimation of a spot will be made after your $35 enrollment fee (per child) is paid through ProCare. Instructions on how to pay your enrollment fee will be emailed to you or feed free to reach out to tigertales@willardschools.net for questions. The enrollment fee must be paid no later than Friday, August 8, 2025 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 2025-2026 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: Ashlynn Pruitt ashlynnpruitt@willardschools.net
Willard East:
TT Phone: 417-742-5482
School Phone: 417-742-4639
Site Director: Josie Berry
josieberry@willardschools.net
Willard Intermediate North
TT Phone: 417-742-5481
School Phone: 417-742-4242
Site Director: Scott Madden
scottmadden@willardschools.net
Willard North
TT Phone: 417-742-5480
School Phone: 417-742-2597
Site Director: Madi Jones
madisynjones@willardschools.net
Willard Orchard Hills
TT Phone: 417-742-5485
School Phone: 417-869-0600
Site Director: Jessica Baird
jessicabaird@willardschools.net
Willard South
TT Phone: 417-742-5484
School Phone: 417-862-6308
Site Director: Mackenzie Gonsalez
mackenziegonsalez@willardschools.net
Willard Intermediate South
TT Phone: 417-742-5486
School Phone: 417-742-5440
Site Director" Adison Eckelkamp
adisoneckelkamp@willardschools.net