By Christina Faulkner

Middle schoolers in Ozark have something new to look forward to this coming school year. Along with a new principal, students at D.A. Smith Middle School will have the opportunity to explore career opportunities relevant to Ozark, thanks to the opening of the new Career Exploration Center (CEC). The renovations of the old school building, costing approximately $990,000, have transformed it into a state-of-the-art learning environment.