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Our Story

A Tradition of Excellence.

The Hollister School District is dedicated to fostering student success, preparing all students for both college and career readiness. Through strategic planning and foresight, our district has created a unified educational experience for students from birth through graduation, all within one centralized location. This unique structure allows students to live, study, and grow together, building a community of lifelong learners.

We believe in the power of student engagement, community partnerships, and ongoing professional learning. Our vision is to prepare all students for their future by creating an environment where success is not just possible but inevitable. "All students will succeed, as success is our only option.”

Our Vision

Prepare all students for their futures.

Our Mission

We are a school district with an unrelenting focus on learning. "All students will succeed, as success is our only option."

Image showcasing Hollister R-V School District's 'Best of SWM' awards for 2025, 2024, and 2023.

A black and white photograph of a historic schoolhouse, labeled 'Hollister School' and 'Stower'.

Our History

The history of the Hollister R-V School District dates back to 1913 when the original Hollister Elementary School was built high on a hilltop on the east side of Turkey Creek. The frame schoolhouse offered classes up to the eighth grade, and its first teacher was Nina Wilkerson, who came from Springfield, Missouri. In its early years, students could cross Turkey Creek via a newly constructed swinging bridge and steel bridge (built in 1912) to reach the school.

Read more about the history of Hollister Schools.

Our Community 

Hollister is a special place. It is a community in which the school, the city, the chamber, and other organizations truly work together for the benefit of all. It is a place where people put community above themselves.

 

A charming street lined with historic buildings in Hollister, Missouri.

Hollister is a great place to work, a great place to live, and a great place to raise a family!

 

An old school with the words Hollister School District Since 1913

Educational Advantages

Hollister's student-teacher average ratio is 17:1. Almost half of the staff have their master's degree, while others have their doctorate, and some are nationally board-certified. District facilities provide students with a safe and secure place to learn and grow, complete with state-of-the-art technology.

Variety of Programs

The Hollister School District recognizes interscholastic activities as an integral part of the total education program and provides a wide variety of activities that help keep students engaged and connected, contributing to the development of good citizenship.

Community of Learners

Hollister takes pride in giving all students equal opportunities to grow and accomplish their goals. The district serves students from birth through graduation at one centralized location. Students live, study, and grow together, making a community of lifelong learners. Hollister consistently has at or near a 100% graduation rate.

 

College and Career Readiness

The Hollister School District is committed to your child's success in both college and career readiness.