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OZARK, Mo. -- As the school year quickly approaches, new teachers in the Ozark School District were welcomed today at a luncheon. 

The school's marching band greeted teachers as they arrived. 

The luncheon is hosted by the Chamber of Commerce every year. 

Several area businesses sponsor a teacher and welcome them to the community. 

They get lunch, goodie bags and door prizes. 

The district has about 40 new teachers this year and a new superintendent, Chris Bauman. 

"We're excited to get this started and get our new teachers in our schools and get them comfortable with the year that's coming up," Bauman said.

Teachers return to their classrooms Aug. 13. 

The first day of school in Ozark is Thursday, Aug. 16.