Curiosity
Ask thoughtful questions and pursue meaningful answers.
About
Mission & Values
What this school hopes for, what it stands for, and the kind of learner it imagines growing.
Our mission
Ozark Middle School helps every learner become curious, capable, and kind through challenging academics, creative exploration, and stewardship of our lake community.
Our vision
Every student leaves Ozark ready to think independently, work collaboratively, communicate clearly, and contribute with integrity.
Core values
Five values guide how the Harbor community learns and treats one another.
Belonging
Build a school where every person is known, respected, and included.
Craft
Take pride in careful thinking, revision, and high-quality work.
Courage
Try difficult things, learn from mistakes, and speak with honesty.
Stewardship
Care for one another, the campus, and the lake environment.
The Harbor learner profile
We hope every student grows into each of these over their three years.
By the time a student leaves Ozark, we hope they are:
- an investigator
- a clear communicator
- a dependable teammate
- a creative problem-solver
- a responsible digital citizen
- a thoughtful community steward
What this looks like at the Harbor
A few everyday examples of these values in the life of the school.
Curiosity in action
Sixth graders study the cove behind the school and publish field guides about what they find.
Belonging in action
Every student joins a small Harbor Seminar advisory where they are greeted by name each morning.
Craft in action
Writers in the workshop draft, share, and revise their work until they are proud to share it aloud.
Courage in action
Eighth graders present a capstone project to peers, mentors, and families at the end of the year.
Stewardship in action
Service-learning teams care for the campus gardens and the shoreline boardwalk through the seasons.