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TIGER ACADEMY

Tiger Academy at Hollister Schools is a 21st Century Community Learning Center serving more than 350 students annually. Designed to inspire and empower students from early childhood through high school, Tiger Academy offers creative, engaging programs that help students explore their passions and plan for the future.

With a focus on college and career readiness, the program encourages younger students to “discover their future stories” and supports middle and high school students as they “create their future stories.” Through hands-on learning, enrichment activities, and real-world connections, students gain awareness of a wide variety of careers and the skills needed to pursue them.

Please note: Students must be enrolled in Tiger Academy before their first day of attendance in any program offering.

Resources

  • To enroll, contact the Tiger Academy Director, Traci Critser.

  • Tiger Academy I is a free, daily after-school program for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Open every day school is in session, the program runs from dismissal until 6:00 p.m.

    Designed to support both academic growth and social development, Tiger Academy I offers a variety of enriching activities, including a light meal/snack, hands-on learning centers, recess, targeted academic support, STEAM projects, and more—all in a safe and engaging environment.

  • Tiger Academy II offers a free, after-school club experience for students in grades 6–8, providing opportunities to explore new interests, build skills, and connect with peers in a fun and supportive environment.

    Clubs begin in mid-September and include Cooking Adventures, Dungeons & Dragons, Esports, Mornings Matter, and Sewing Club. Each club meets on specific days and times, which vary by activity. Signup sheets are available in the middle school office, and space is limited—acceptance is on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Esports is open to all students in grades 6–8, with team tryouts held at the beginning of each semester.

    There is no fee to participate in any Tiger Academy II club. Come discover something new and be part of the adventure!

  • Tiger Academy III serves students in grades 9–12, offering a variety of no-cost, after-school clubs and programs that foster leadership, creativity, service, and career readiness. Current offerings include Esports, Leadership 220, Traction, Art, Civil Air Patrol (CAP)/STEM, Dungeons & Dragons, and Service Learning.

    Meeting days and times vary by club. Enrollment forms are available in the front office, and space is limited based on program capacity.

    Esports is open to all high school students, with team tryouts held at the beginning of each semester.

    Students participating in the Leadership 220 program will gain valuable leadership experience through a structured internship model. In the fall semester, students explore leadership principles and community issues; in the spring, they are matched with internship opportunities aligned with their interests and goals.

    Tiger Academy III Clubs:

    • Art

    • Civil Air Patrol/STEM

    • Dungeons & Dragons

    • Esports

    • Leadership 220

    • Service Learning

    • Traction

DIRECTOR

Mrs. Traci Critser

SITE DIRECTORS

Miss McKenzie Hamilton, TA III

Mrs. Addrianna Rye, TA II

Mrs. Stacy Herion, TA I

Mrs. Kayla Arnold, TA I

Tiger Academy

417-243-4080

Sites:

TA III – Hollister High School

TA II – Hollister Middle School

TA I – Hollister Elementary School