Transportation
Tahlequah Public Schools Transportation Department made economic changes five years ago that have been very successful. As a cost-saving measure, the transportation department reduced two bus routes and no longer offers . . .
Cherokee Elementary School
The staff and students of Cherokee Elementary are excited and working hard in the final quarter of the 2020-2021 school year. The majority of our virtual students have returned as traditional students and we couldn’t be more . . .
Uncorked
Friday, May 7, will be a day of recognition for teachers, administrators, and all school staff during the Tahlequah Public School Foundation’s annual Uncorked event. This year-end celebration recognizes the work of the classroom . . .
Tahlequah Middle School
The Middle School has had such a memorable and amazing school year. Our staff has worked diligently in so many different capacities this school year. They are teaching in person to our traditional students, distance learning for students . . .
TPS Graduation
This year Tahlequah High School’s Graduation will be held on Friday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m. This event will take place at Doc Wadley Stadium on the NSU campus. Mask will be required, and capacity limits and social distancing . . .
TPS Special Education
This past year has presented Tahlequah Schools with many challenges we could not have envisioned two years ago. New instructional delivery methods, new protocols for delivery of nutrition, cancellation of many activities, visitor . . .
District Maintenance Updates
We are continually looking to make improvements to all aspects of our operations at Tahlequah Public Schools. Here is an update on what is needed to maintain our sites and vehicles at TPS. With 3,574 students in our . . .
TPS Battling COVID-19
Tahlequah Public Schools has been battling with COVID-19 since last March and will continue our efforts to prevent the spread of this communicable disease. In accordance with our policies, we are still adhering to protocols of . . .
Greenwood Elementary
Greenwood Elementary continues climbing its version of Mt. Everest this 2020-2021 school year. It has not been an easy feat as numerous unpredictable obstacles hinder progress along the way. Students and staff continuously exercise . . .
Heritage Elementary
Although our year has looked very different than in the past, we still have some exciting things happing at Heritage Elementary. Heritage University Night is an annual event where families can attend educational mini-courses, . . .
Child Nutrition
To say it’s been a challenging year in the world of Child Nutrition would be a major understatement. Like all areas of public schools, the Child Nutrition Department has been forced to make many changes due to COVID-19. With change . . .
How to Enroll 21-22
Enrollment for Tahlequah Public Schools is now open for 2021 – 2022, including kindergarten and PreK. Parents/Guardian that are not comfortable with the process should call 458-4100 and make an appointment to enroll their . . .
Sequoyah Elementary
Sequoyah Pre-K is having an exciting year!! This year has been a little different with new procedures, but the students have done a fabulous job of adjusting to all the changes. The teachers have done an amazing job . . .
School Climate Transformation Grant
Little did we know when we applied for the School Climate Transformation Grant (SCTG) in early 2019 how crucial it would be to today’s Pandemic environment. The SCTG is a federal discretionary grant that focuses on . . .
Pre-Enrollment 2021-2022
It is that time of year again when we begin to organize our schedules for the upcoming year’s enrollment. This is a lengthy process that generally takes all spring and summer to accomplish. We are especially . . .
School Board Recognition Month
As citizen leaders, individual school board members face complex and demanding challenges. Yet few people fully understand the scope and far-reaching implications of board members’ responsibilities. All Oklahoma citizens should . . .
CARES Act
The end of 2020 is very near, these past 9 months have been a challenge, to say the least. Most of us are eager for the new year and are hopeful that 2021 will bring back some of the normalcy to our daily routine. No one could predict . . .
TPS Special Education
Tahlequah Schools are in the business of providing instruction and support to help students meet learning goals to prepare them for post-high school opportunities. Our district has resources and staff available to help children . . .
TPS Grants
Tahlequah Public Schools is continually looking for new and innovative ways to bring new staff, programs, and materials to our students. Grants make up a good portion of the TPS budget every year. Most grants that the . . .
TPS Enrollment & Information Changes
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Why is it important for parents to keep their contact information current? The greatest reason our schools need current phone numbers and addresses is in the event an emergency occurs during school . . .
TPS Maintenance
We are continually looking to make improvements to all aspects of our operations at Tahlequah Public Schools. Here is an update on what is needed to maintain our sites and vehicles at TPS. With 3,574 . . .
TPS Family and Community Engagement
Tahlequah Public Schools recognizes that a child’s education is a responsibility shared by parents, families, schools, and the community. Creating positive, home, school, and community partnerships is essential to carrying out the . . .
Tahlequah Technology
Every area of Tahlequah Public Schools has been altered and adjusted because of the COVID pandemic, and that could not be more accurate than in our technology department. Technology at Tahlequah Public Schools has been transformed from a . . .
Tahlequah Athletics
Going through the summer, Tahlequah Athletics was unsure if there would be Fall Season due to Covid-19. The Athletic Department worked on a very complex plan to allow the student-athletes and coaches the opportunity to practice and . . .
Heritage Elementary
The Heritage Elementary motto is “Work together, Achieve more”. This year we have several new staff members joining our team to help us achieve more: Jasmine Smith- 1st grade, Sally Simmons- 4th grade, . . .
Tahlequah Public School Foundation Grants Help Educators Succeed
For schools, budgets are always a challenge. School systems require a vast amount of resources to operate and to provide our students with the best educational opportunities possible. There is never enough money to do all of the things we . . .
Greenwood Elementary
Greenwood Elementary is home to 495 wonderful students from Kindergarten through fifth grade. The 2020-21 school year started off with a bang! Several new staff members joined our amazing team here at Greenwood. We welcome several new . . .
Tahlequah Middle School
Tahlequah Middle School has had a great start to the school year. We are so excited to have students in the building again! TMS did two different drive-through events for students and families. The first was for traditional students . . .
Tahlequah High School
Tahlequah High School is off to a great start. To hear and see the building filled with students again is so good! We have had a change in leadership this year and are excited about the year. Lacie Wilson is our new High . . .
Cherokee Elementary School
The 2020-2021 school year is off to a great start at Cherokee Elementary. Cherokee Elementary welcomes many new and talented staff members, parents, and students this year. These new faces along with our existing family make . . .
School Resource Officers
Tahlequah Public Schools along with the Tahlequah Police Department developed a unique partnership many years ago by having School Resource Officers working in our schools. Over the years the partnership has grown to the point . . .
Tahlequah School Kicks Off!
We are living in unprecedented times due to the COVID-19 pandemic and facing challenges in education unlike any we have ever faced. The pandemic has changed the way we kick off school, operate our school buildings, and educate . . .
Child Nutrition
Although school will look a lot different in many ways this year, our dedicated Child Nutrition staff are ready to face the unknowns in the endeavor of serving our students. Whether a child is attending . . .
Back to School
I want to thank our parents, students, staff, board members, community members and community partners for their support of Tahlequah Public Schools during these trying times. With the abrupt ending of the 2019-20 school year and the . . .
Transportation
The TPS Transportation Department is excited for the school year ahead and ready for the many challenges that they will face! Despite those challenges, our #1 priority remains . . .
TPS Technology
Even before the crazy end to last year’s school year, there were many technology projects scheduled for the summer. The High School was in preparations to have every computer replaced, and we were ready to update and replace . . .
TPS & The CARES Act
As we reflect on the final days of the 2019-2020 school year, most people are still trying to comprehend the life altering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Events that transpired during the week prior to Spring Break were only the . . .
TPS Athletic Department
Tahlequah High School Athletics Spring sports were basically over before they began. The baseball team played 5 games and finished with a 3-2 record. The soccer teams got to have 2 games where the girls finished 2-0 and the boys finished . . .
TPS Grants
Tahlequah Public Schools, as well as all other districts in the state of Oklahoma, had a much different last nine weeks of school than could have ever been imagined. However, our state, community and schools have . . .
Tahlequah High School
THS is having a History Book ending to the 2019-20 school year. The Graduates of 2020 will be able to read about the present events for years to come. We look . . .
Maintenance-Nutrition
District leaders are continuing to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic while developing new strategies for continuing to best serve our students. We are proud to report as of April 24, 2020 the Tahlequah Public . . .
Cherokee Elementary
The staff and students of Cherokee Elementary are excited and working hard in the final quarter of the 2019-2020 school year, but it looks a little different. All of our teachers have embraced Distance Learning and are . . .
Coronavirus Impacts Education
We have never seen anything impact education like the coronavirus pandemic has affected our profession. In all reality, we don’t know the scope of what is facing us in the weeks and months to come. With something this big, . . .
Distance Learning
Normally I would be discussing the Middle School for this article and I will make note of a few happenings at their site but there is a much bigger situation occurring in our district at this time. All of our sites are working . . .
Tahlequah Schools Health and Wellness
As school districts were nearing the end of flu season, we have been unexpectedly challenged with the global outbreak of COVID-19. School Districts across the nation are coordinating with State and Local Health Departments for . . .
USDA Grant
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm to School Grants fund school districts, state and local agencies, Indian tribal organizations, agricultural producers, and non-profit organizations in their efforts to increase local . . .
2020 Census
I read something recently that brought the 2020 Census into focus for me. The next census will be in 2030 which will make a kindergarten student counted in this census a high school student in the next census. For us in the school . . .
Central Academy
Central Academy of Success is having a great year! We have 52 students in the Alternative School program and 9 students have already met graduation requirements for the year. 9 of our students attend ICTC in the afternoons . . .
Greenwood Elementary
Greenwood Elementary continues to serve students by constantly striving to improve students’ learning environment, offer the most progressive, and most innovative, educational tools and instructional techniques available. Greenwood . . .
Heritage Elementary
Heritage Elementary was full of the sounds of Christmas during the month of December. The Second through Fifth Grade Choirs performed at their Christmas Concerts on December 9 th and 10 th . The concerts were titled “An . . .
Child Nutrition
Let me ask you a question – what do you have a Taste 4 ? That’s the question we started asking students at Tahlequah High on November 12, 2019. That’s when the Child Nutrition Department and . . .
Sequoyah Elementary
We have had an exciting year so far in Pre-K!! We are hosting a Family Literacy Night Thursday, February 27 from 5:30-7:00. We will have several activities, games, and useful information available for families. . . .
TPS ROAR School Climate Transformation Project
Tahlequah Public Schools (TPS) is a public school district comprised of a diverse population. The district reflects the unique rural community of Tahlequah situated in a high-poverty region . . .
Cold and Flu Season
Ringing in the new year is a very hopeful time full of new beginnings and resolutions. However, along with new year aspirations come many challenges such as the peak of cold and flu season and wintery, inclement weather . . . .
School Board Recognition Month
January is School Board Recognition Month and an opportunity for local schools and communities to honor more than 2,700 of Oklahoma’s elected school board members for their dedication to children and schools. Providing our . . .
Increase Revenues for TPS
As we near the end of the calendar year, it marks the half-way point in the school year. At this time, two short years ago, school districts across the State were beginning to realize a positive change in revenue receipts for the . . .
TPS Grants
Grants are a vital way we serve our students and teachers at Tahlequah Public Schools. Approximately 18% of the school district budget is funded through federal or state grants. TPS was fortunate to receive a few new grants . . .
TPS Student and Family Outreach
Tahlequah Public Schools recognizes that a child’s education is a responsibility shared by parents, families, schools, and the community. Creating positive, home, school, and community partnerships is essential to carrying out the . . .
TPS District Maintenance
We are continually looking to make improvements to all aspects of our operations at Tahlequah Public Schools. Here is an update on what is needed to maintain our sites and vehicles at TPS. With . . .
TPS Technology Department
After completing the 4 th year of our technology plan the district now has Chromebook carts in all 3 rd through 12 th grade classrooms. This has a profound effect on education in the classroom as teachers can use Google Classroom, . . .
Tahlequah Athletics
Tahlequah Athletics Fall sports has had a great start to the 2019-2020 school year. On October 26th, the Girl’s Cross-Country team finished 5 th at Regionals which was held at Case Community park in Sand Springs. Junior . . .
Heritage Elementary School
The Heritage Elementary motto is “Work together, Achieve more”. This year we have several new staff members joining our team to help us achieve more: Alison McDowell- Fourth Grade, Jayde Wolf- Fourth Grade, . . .
Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation
Celebrate TPSF 30th Year with Us This year we are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation. Founded in 1989, the group’s mission is to make a long-lasting impact by providing educational resources . . .
Sequoyah Elementary
Sequoyah Elementary, our school for all the pre-kindergarten students in the district, got off to a wonderful start in August. The building is full of bright, young pre-kers and a handful of three year olds! . . .
Greenwood Elementary
Greenwood Elementary is home to 528 wonderful students from Kindergarten through fifth grade. The 2019-20 school year started off with a bang! Several new staff members joined our amazing team here at Greenwood. We welcome several new . . .
Tahlequah Middle School
The Middle School has had a great start to the school year. The 6 th , 7 th and 8 th grade Summer Socials, held on August 6 th were a hit, the hallways were full of excited students and parents eager to trace the new . . .
Tahlequah High School
Tahlequah High School is full of excitement from winning sports teams to winning academic programs. With the flurry of activities, the accomplishments of students are still our greatest source of pride, so thank you . . .
Cherokee Elementary School
The 2019-2020 school year is off to a great start at Cherokee Elementary. Cherokee Elementary welcomes many new and talented staff members, parents and students this year. These new faces along with our existing family, makes . . .
Summer Maintenance
We are always looking to make improvements to all areas of operations at Tahlequah Public Schools. This is an update on some of the projects that have been completed this past summer. In the area of HAVC for the . . .
Personnel
Although the beginning of a new school year can be an anxious time for both new and returning students, it also brings positive excitement to our buildings and community. During the 2019-2020 school year, we will continue to build upon our . . .
Child Nutrition
The Child Nutrition Team appreciates the opportunity to serve your children. We believe strongly that there is a direct tie between effective learning and good nutrition. Each school day, our Child Nutrition Team . . .
Welcome Back
It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome back to school all of those who play such an important role in the educational process of the 3600 students in Tahlequah Public Schools! Our teachers reported back on August 5 and . . .
Transportation
Tahlequah Public Schools Transportation Department is looking forward to another successful school year. The TPS Transportation Department currently has 1268 requests to transport students to every school within the district at . . .
Building and Financial Update
Many Oklahomans are making a choice to leave Oklahoma. Among the top reasons listed for this choice include the state’s lack of investing in education, infrastructure, and other things to provide a good quality of life for . . .
Spring Athletic Recap
Another year is over for Tahlequah High School Athletics are over and our summer practices have begun. The 2018-2019 school year proved to be one of the most prolific in school history for the athletic department. . . .
Summer Nutrition Project
Tahlequah Public Schools is always looking for ways to help our students year-round. This year TPS has again applied for and been approved to sponsor a Summer Food Service Program for our area. The Summer Food Service Program, . . .
Tahlequah High School
Every day at THS is exciting as we look to finish this year and start preparations to begin another. With the end of the 2018-19 school year quickly approaching, we have many events scheduled. Please mark your calendar to . . .
Cherokee Elementary
The staff and students of Cherokee Elementary are excited and working hard in the final quarter of the 2018-2019 school year. Cherokee Elementary’s Teacher of the Year is Ms. Nita . . .
Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation
Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation Celebrates Their Totally Rad 30 th Anniversary with Annual Uncorked Event on May 23 rd The Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation, established in 1989 by a group of concerned . . .
Tahlequah Middle School
The Middle School has had numerous momentous events since last September. The staff has worked diligently on the Professional Learning Community process developing Norms, a Mission, a Vision, Values and Goals for this school . . .
The Backpack Program
Tahlequah Public Schools’ Vision statement is Tigers ROAR- Removing Obstacles, Achieving Results. The backpack program is one way we help remove obstacles for our students. The backpack program has been operating at . . .
Special Olympics
Along with the usual springtime changes, public schools add a myriad of activities to the calendar including many sporting events. One might think of track, baseball, softball, soccer, golf or tennis, but a sporting event near and . . .
Update on Maintenance and Transportation
We are continually looking to make improvements to all aspects of our operations at Tahlequah Public Schools. Here is an update on what is needed to maintain our sites and vehicles at TPS. With 3,574 students in . . .
Pre-K Enrollment
Pre-enrollment for 2019 – 2020 school year at Tahlequah Public Schools has begun. If parents have not recently received this information, they can expect to receive it within the next few weeks. This time of year, our . . .
Central Academy
Great things are happening at Central Academy this year. Central Academy is an academic place where students can catch up on high school credits while also receiving support from a smaller environment of caring teachers . . .
Greenwood Elementary
Great News!!! Tahlequah Schools continues to make progress towards a progressive education approach by providing our students with the latest, and most innovative, educational tools and techniques. We are pleased to announce that . . .
Heritage Elementary
Heritage Elementary has been a busy place this year! This year, with the help of Cherokee Nation, we are increasing our robotics program. Heritage was able to create an additional team, which gives more students the opportunity . . .
Child Nutrition
How do you measure success? For the Child Nutrition Team at Tahlequah Public Schools, in partnership with Sodexo, success takes on several meanings. In the first five months of the 2018-2019 school year, the Child Nutrition Department was . . .
Sequoyah PK
It has been an exciting year so far in Pre-K!! Kristin Stark, Principal is excited to announce that there is a new addition to the school’s playground. The students are loving the new structure that has been added! . . .
CARE Teams
Students face issues within and beyond the classroom that directly affect their ability to learn. These issues can include bullying, depression, clothing needs, academic concerns, divorce of parents, loss of a loved one, . . .
Cold and Flu Season
The peak of cold and flu season is upon us. To prevent widespread flu in the school, we recommend that your child stay home from school if they are experiencing flu or cold symptoms. Keep your child at home for treatment and observation . . .
School Board Member Appreciation Month
January is School Board Recognition Month and an opportunity for local schools and communities to honor Oklahoma’s more than 2,700 elected school board members for their dedication to children and schools. . . .
Finance
Each year, schools across the country attempt to identify students attending public schools who are connected through tax-exempt property. Ad valorem taxes that are collected annually account for more than a quarter of most area . . .
Special Education
Tahlequah Schools are in the business of providing instruction and support to help students meet learning goals to prepare them for post high school opportunities. Our district has resources and staff available to help children . . .
Indian Education Programs
Tahlequah Public Schools serves a very diverse group of students. Approximately 3600 students are served in our district. 2084 of those students are Native American coming from 32 different tribes. 90% of the students . . .
Partnerships
Tahlequah Public Schools recognizes that a child’s education is a responsibility shared by parents, families, schools, and the community. Creating positive home, school, and community partnerships is essential to carrying out the . . .
Update on District Projects
We are continually looking to make improvements to all aspects of our operations at Tahlequah Public Schools. Here is an update on some projects that have been completed, are on-going, or are in the planning stages at TPS. . . .
Physical Education Update
Over the last three years Tahlequah Public Schools has utilized Federal grant funds to add new curriculum to each physical education classroom as well as many pieces of equipment to all sites. The Tahlequah High School turf room was . . .
Technology
This last summer Tahlequah Public Schools experienced a significant amount of change in technology. We completed the transition to Windows 10, migrated our Student Information System to Wengage, upgraded our internet connection to 10 GB, . . .
Athletics
Tahlequah Athletics Fall sports has had a great start to the 2018-2019 school year. On October 20th, the Girls’ Cross Country team finished 3 rd and the Boys’ team were runners-up at Regionals which was held at . . .
Heritage Elementary
Heritage Elementary is home to 527 Kindergarten through Fifth Grade students. Heritage maintains a warm, inviting atmosphere, created by the staff, where children can learn and grow. This year we have several new staff . . .
Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation
Our guest writer for this article is Ms. Barbara Fuller, President of the Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation. A classroom requires much more than a chalkboard these days. We see changes in our society, . . .
Sequoyah Elementary
Sequoyah Elementary, our school for all the pre-kindergarten students in the district, got off to a wonderful start in August. The building is full of bright, young pre-kers and a handful of three year olds! Tahlequah Public . . .
Greenwood Elementary
The 2018-2019 school year began with enthusiasm and excitement! Laughter echoed throughout the freshly painted hallways and shiny waxed floors. More than 537 Kindergarten through fifth grade brilliant scholars pass . . .
Tahlequah Middle School
The Middle School has had a great start to the school year. The turnout for the “mock” 6 th grade day on August 13 th was great with approximately 100 students participating. This event helped make . . .
Tahlequah High School
Tahlequah High School is full of excitement from winning sports teams to winning academic programs. With the flurry of activities, the accomplishments of students are still our greatest source of pride. First, . . .
Cherokee Elementary
The 2018-2019 school year is off to a great start at Cherokee Elementary. Cherokee welcomes many new and talented staff members, parents and students this year. These new faces along with our existing family, makes “The . . .
School Safety Procedures
Tahlequah Public Schools continues to stay updated with school safety and security measures. We continue to put additional safety ideas into practice and feel that our schools should be safe havens for teaching and learning where . . .
Kicking Off 2018-2019
Although the beginning of a new school year can be an anxious time to both new and returning students, it also brings positive excitement throughout our school buildings and community. During the 2018-2019 school year, we will continue to . . .
Child Nutrition
We are so excited to see Tahlequah’s schools filled with the energy and vitality of our community’s children once again. As we prepare our students for their bright futures, we are reminded that every moment of every day . . .
Welcome Back!
The 2018-19 school year is upon us. I would like to welcome back our 3,600+ students and our 500+ employees. Our Teachers will report to work on Monday, August 13 and we will welcome our students back on August 16. We will . . .
Transportation
The first day of classes for Tahlequah Public schools will be Thursday, August 16 th , and we are so excited to be back. It has been a busy summer getting our buses inspected and ready for the new school year. I would like . . .
Final Thoughts for the 17-18 Year
I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Tahlequah community for supporting Tahlequah Public Schools over the years. My last day with Tahlequah Public Schools(TPS) will be June 30, 2018 after beginning my . . .
Transportation Statistics
Another school year has passed, but the work still goes on for Tahlequah Public Schools Transportation Department. This is the time of year where we reflect on the past year and focus on any changes we feel need to be made before classes . . .
Summer Technology Projects
Every summer means more technology projects for the Tahlequah Public Schools technology team. This year is no exception as there are so many projects on the project board that the technology department has hired some part-time help . . .
Financial Procedures
Navigating the school business world can be quite overwhelming and will leave most people scratching their heads. It has become ever more critical for school district officials to train not only the school . . .
Athletics
Tahlequah High School Athletics Spring sports are over and summer practices have begun. The 2017-2018 school year proved to be one of the most prolific in school history for the athletic department. It started with the Fastpitch . . .
Transportation
Tahlequah Public Schools Transportation Department made economical changes two years ago that seemed to work very well and continued to be very successful. After reducing two bus routes and no longer offering door-to-door service, . . .
Tahlequah High School
As the end of the school years nears, students, teachers, and parents have experienced extraordinary times at Tahlequah High School. It has been an outstanding school year at THS! Our teachers moved their . . .
Grants and More
Tahlequah Public Schools is always looking for additional funding to increase student learning and teacher knowledge. Grants are essential to creating the environment that we know our students will grow in. TPS has . . .
Sequoyah Elementary
We have had an exciting year in Pre-K!! We have completed our Art Show at Sequoyah. We had two winners chosen from each class to compete in the Cherokee County Art Show. The Cherokee County Art Show displays work . . .
Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation - UNCORKED
It's that time of year again when the Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation honors Tahlequah's teachers! That's right, Uncorked is right around the corner and it's important for you to be a part of it. . . .
Tahlequah Middle School
I would like to start this article with a “Thank You” to the community of Tahlequah. Your support during the work stoppage has been outstanding and inspirational. I can’t begin to say how proud I am of the . . .
State-Wide Work Stoppage
The most frequently asked question regarding the “Teacher Walkout” or Work Stoppage has been why a walkout? Historic legislation was passed and signed by the governor late on Thursday, March 29. Both . . .
Special Education Services
Many children look forward to the cookies and candy that show up in grocery aisles around the holidays. Cookie cutter items make it cost effective for manufacturers to quickly deliver to customers while one may look to find that just . . .
Update on Maintenance
Tahlequah Public Schools is continually looking to make improvements to all aspects of our operations. Here is an update on what is needed to maintain our sites and vehicles at TPS. With 3,574 students in our . . .
Central Academy
What happens when a student loses the heart and desire to go to school? How can these students be motivated to stay in school? Tahlequah Public Schools knows part of the answer might be Central Academy Alternative Education. Alternative . . .
Pre-Enrollment Information
It’s difficult to comprehend that pre-enrollment for school year 2018-2019 is upon us! As you can imagine, this is a highly coordinated effort among many individuals. Classes and classrooms are prepared based on . . .
Greenwood Elementary
There is always something going on at Greenwood Elementary. Fifth-grade classes recently completed a financial literacy class and ended the lesson with a trip to Biz Town. Up coming school events include the Library . . .
Cherokee Elementary
The staff and students of Cherokee Elementary are excited and working hard in the second semester of the 2017-2018 school year. We are proud to announce that the Robotics and Archery teams . . .
Child Nutrition
Change always comes with obstacles, opportunities, challenges and triumphs; certainly the 2017-2018 school year has been replete with changes for the Child Nutrition Department. This year marks the beginning of a partnership with . . .
Heritage Elementary
In July of 2017, Heritage Elementary applied and was awarded A+ status from Oklahoma A+ Schools at the University of Central Oklahoma. All certified teaching staff attended a week-long training to begin the . . .
Grant Opportunities
Tahlequah Public Schools is very fortunate to have outstanding teachers and staff that continually look for outside sources to supplement additional funding to increase student learning and teacher knowledge. Grants are sought out . . .
Tahlequah BEST
Tahlequah Public Schools is proud to sponsor the Tahlequah B.E.S.T. Community Coalition (B.E.S.T. stands for Bringing Everyone’s Strengths Together). BEST has been in existence for over 10 years and is funded through the Drug Free . . .
Cold Weather and Closings
Tahlequah Public Schools dealt with the unexpected effects from the extremely cold weather this past week. The fire sprinkler system at Heritage Elementary froze and burst which delayed students and teachers from coming back to school on . . .
Special Education
Does your child struggle meeting average stages of development in areas of physical, emotional and mental or academic growth? Your child may qualify for additional services to assist in reaching developmental milestones. These . . .
ICAP-Individual Career Academic Plan and Community Partners
We are going to need community partners more than ever as our high school students begin to implement their ICAPs or Individual Career Academic Plans! The ICAP was placed into legislation by HB 2155 to help students consider a future . . .
Update on Projects
We are continually looking to make improvements to all aspects of our operations at Tahlequah Public Schools. Here is an update on some projects that have been completed, are on-going, or are in the planning stages at TPS. . . .
Absenteeism
Under the Federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and the previous Oklahoma A-F school report card system, schools were held accountable for a 95% student attendance rate. This rate is calculated by measuring the average number of students . . .
Update on Technology
With the summer technology projects completed, the district technology team keeps on striving forward. This summer saw the transition to Windows 10 for over 300 devices. Users are getting familiar with the changes made, and now . . .
Heritage Elementary
Heritage Elementary is home to 514 wonderful students from Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. This Great Expectations model school, as do all our school sites, boasts some fantastic staff members that work tirelessly to create a . . .
Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation
Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation promises to have an outstanding 2017-2018 school year. Recent funding cuts inflict stress on the schools; however, TPSF provides the opportunity for citizens to do something about it. The . . .
Cherokee Elementary
The first nine weeks has come to a close, and our school year is off to a great start! Cherokee Elementary welcomes many new and talented staff members, parents and students this year. These new faces along with our existing . . .
Sequoyah Elementary
Sequoyah Elementary, our school for all the pre-kindergarten students in the district, got off to a wonderful start in August. The building is full of bright, young pre-kers and a handful of three year olds! Tahlequah Public . . .
Tahlequah Middle School
The Middle School has had a great start to the school year. The turnout for the mock 6 th grade day on August 6th was awesome with about 100 students participating. This event helped make those incoming 6 th . . .
Tahlequah High School
Excitement for this school year is at an all-time high. Students now have the Crossroads Café for excellent meals with numerous choices each day. The Tigers Den will offer fresh made grill items and smoothies along with . . .
Greenwood Elementary
Once again, Summer Social was a huge success in kicking off the new school year. Students were eager to meet their new teachers for the upcoming year and visit their new classrooms. Parents had the opportunity to check on bus . . .
Safety Issues
School Safety Procedures Tahlequah Public Schools continues to stay updated with school safety and security measures. We continue to put additional safety ideas into practice and feel that our schools should be safe . . .
Child Nutrition News
We are so excited to see Tahlequah’s schools filled with the energy and vitality of our community’s children once again. As we prepare our students for their bright futures, we are reminded that every moment of every day . . .
Back to School
We enthusiastically welcome back to school all of those who play such an important role in the educational process of the 3600 students in Tahlequah Public Schools! TPS has been in school for a few days since Thursday, . . .
Transportation
Tahlequah Public Schools Transportation Department is looking forward to another successful school year. After the much needed changes that took place in the 2016-2017 school year, discipline issues on our buses were down more than 45%. Our . . .
New for 17-18
Tahlequah Public Schools (TPS) will experience changes in the after school program, late start Mondays, and in the child nutrition program next school year. The B&G Club or after school program at Tahlequah Public Schools has . . .
Technology Updates
With the 2016-2017 school year wrapped up, our technology team is gearing up to work through a multitude of summer projects. There are several big projects to be completed this summer. We are looking at migrating several of our . . .
Financial Outlook
As the end of another school year draws to an end, it can be stated, as a matter of fact, that hard work does pay off. The culmination of the school year was celebrated by students and faculty alike, with a successful graduation . . .
Spring Athletics
Tahlequah High School Athletics Spring Sports are over and summer practices have begun. The highlight of Tahlequah Athletics Spring Sports was our Track team winning two state championships. The first one came on the first day of the . . .
Transportation
Tahlequah Public Schools Transportation Department made additional economical changes this last school year that seemed to work very well. After reducing two routes and no longer offering door-to-door service, our patrons and students . . .
Tahlequah High School
Tahlequah High School educates the whole student! THS has a plethora of clubs, organizations, athletics, and activities for our students to be a part of and enjoy. We offer advanced courses such as Engineering, Biomedical, and . . .
Grants Boost Specialized Services
Tahlequah Public Schools is committed to serving the needs of every student and removing any obstacle we can. Besides academic preparation, a child may need homework help, exposure to cultural education, avenues for family involvement, . . .
Sequoyah Elementary
At Sequoyah Pre-K, we are excited to announce that for the fourth year in a row we have been named a Great Expectations Model School. This is a great honor and everyone has been working really hard to achieve this award. We . . .
Tahlequah Middle School
Tahlequah Middle School is a busy place this spring. In addition to their regular coursework, many students are actively participating in spring sports, contests and state testing. The middle school will complete state testing on . . .
Update on District Projects
We are continually looking to make improvements to all aspects of our operations at Tahlequah Public Schools. Here is an update on some projects that have been completed, are ongoing, or are in the planning stages at TPS. These . . .
Budget Cuts
It does not appear that much is being said about the budget cuts occurring to public schools right now. Yes, news outlets are reporting on the millions of cuts being considered in the two largest school districts in the state, . . .
Winter Athletics
Tahlequah High School Athletics Winter sports are over and several spring sports are already in full swing. The THS wrestling had another great season posting a 14-2 dual record. Tahlequah had four wrestlers - Julien Brownfield, Jakob . . .
Central Academy
According to Business Insider magazine, more than 1.3 million students drop out of high school every year in the United States, making them ineligible for 90% of the jobs in America. Fortunately, Oklahoma offers approximately 270 . . .
Heritage Elementary
Heritage Eagles are flying through this semester with many events. First of all, we would like to congratulate our Teacher of the Year Mrs. Mendy McKee. This is her fourth year teaching. She has been teaching Math and Science . . .
Enrollment Information
Each year about this time, Tahlequah Public Schools begins the pre-enrollment process for the coming school year. This past week our concentration was on Tahlequah Middle School 8 th grade students and 8 th grade students that will be . . .
Robotics and Technology
The world is just a click away may seem like a cliché; but, it could not be more true. Technology is becoming an everyday instructional tool at Tahlequah Public Schools. From research to virtual field trips, students and . . .
Cherokee Elementary
The staff and students of Cherokee Elementary are excited and working hard in the second semester of the 2016-2017 school year. Cherokee Braves participated in the 100 th Day of School Showcase. On . . .
Financial Outlook
Tahlequah Public Schools (TPS) received our mid-term state aid allocation in January for $13,098,706.00. The mid-term is calculated in the funding formula on the current year data 2016-17. The funding formula takes into . . .
B.E.S.T. Coalition
Tahlequah Public Schools is proud to sponsor the Tahlequah B.E.S.T. Community Coalition. B.E.S.T. stands for Bringing Everyone’s Strengths Together and has been in existence for over 10 years (established in 2004). B.E.S.T. . . .
Business Operations
In the world of school business, there are a number of ways people make a difference. When attributing the success of our students to the hard work of the classroom teachers and coaches, there is another unique set of people who . . .
Oklahoma Teacher Shortage
The Oklahoma State Board of Education has approved a huge number, 1,082, emergency teaching certificates to fill vacancies caused by the lack of certified teachers this year. The number of emergency certificates has more than doubled the 505 . . .
Healthy Practices
In just a few days we will have completed the first half of our school year. Our schools are busy with instruction and learning and are continually assessing for each student’s level of understanding. One important factor . . .
At-a-Glance
Tahlequah Public Schools(TPS) is a 5A school district with the of October 3 official enrollment of 3647 students comprised of seven learning institutions. Sequoyah Pre-Kindergarten Center is a collaboration with Cherokee Nation Head Start . . .
District Projects
We are continually looking to make improvements to all aspects of our operations at Tahlequah Public Schools. Here is an update on some projects that have been completed, are on-going, or are in the planning stages at TPS. On . . .
PEP Grant
Tahlequah Public Schools was recently awarded the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) Grant, which is federally funded. This grant is funded for the next 3 years, and provides a total of 1.6 million during this time. . . .
Technology
Technology, in any sector, is always a fast-changing and evolving industry, and it is not any different at Tahlequah Public Schools. With a new Technology plan that lines out our goals for the next five years, we are attempting projects . . .
Fall Athletics
Tahlequah Athletics Fall sports has had a great start to the 2016-2017 school year. The softball team finished the year regional runner up with a 24-14 record for the young team. Jaden Hall was recently selected All Region cheer and will . . .
Heritage Elementary
Heritage Elementary is home to 514 wonderful students from Kindergarten through fifth grade. This Great Expectations model school, as do all our school sites, boasts some fantastic staff members that work tirelessly to create a loving . . .
Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation
The Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation believes in helping teachers make a difference. The Foundation trusts they know their craft and the TPSF Board of Trustees, made up of community volunteers passionate about supporting education, strives . . .
Cherokee Elementary
The first nine weeks has come to a close, and our school year is off to a great start! Cherokee Elementary welcomes many new and talented staff members, parents and students this year. These new faces along with our existing . . .
Sequoyah Elementary
Sequoyah Elementary, our school for all the pre-kindergarten students in the district, got off to a wonderful start in August. The building is full of bright, young pre-kers and a handful of three year olds! Tahlequah Public . . .
Tahlequah Middle School
The school year is off to a wonderful start at Tahlequah Middle School. The school welcomed seven new teachers, a librarian, a counselor, a speech pathologist and a support staff member. They also welcomed 228 new 6 th graders to . . .
Tahlequah High School
The Tigers are ROARING this year at THS! We have added a Biomed class, after school Spanish class, and the Engineering II class to enhance our student’s opportunities to compete in college and the global work force. We . . .
Greenwood Elementary
Tahlequah Public Schools serves our community through four elementary sites, a middle school and high school. Summer Social is the kick-off event for the new school year at all sites. Greenwood Elementary’s parking lot . . .
Safety Procedures
Tahlequah Public Schools continues to stay updated with school safety and security measures. We continue to put additional safety ideas into practice and feel that our schools should be safe havens for teaching and learning where both . . .
Child Nutrition
What a joy it is to see Tahlequah’s schools filled with the energy and vitality of our community’s children once again. We are excited about the new school year and the achievements that we witness each day. As we . . .
Back to School
Tahlequah Public Schools is back to school in full swing! Staff reported August 8-10 with the days filled with meetings, trainings, and the traditional Welcome Back for staff. The Welcome Back showcased some of our . . .
Transportation - New School Year
Tahlequah Public Schools Transportation Department has made some much needed, more economical changes over the summer for the 2016-2017 school year. With these changes, we were able to reduce bus routes from 23 to 21 routes. Also this year we . . .
TPS Foundation
What began as a wine and cheese pairing to celebrate grant recipients has evolved into Uncorked , an extravaganza hosted by Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation celebrating all school employees and kicking off the school year’s . . .
TPS Summer Work Continues
As we close out the 2015-16 school year, students and most site faculty and staff return home for the summer. However, there are a few key groups of employees who remain at work through the summer to complete a number of capital . . .
Spring Athletics
Tahlequah High School Athletics has had one of the most successful seasons in school history. The Tahlequah High School baseball team went on the road to Collinsville for regionals, where they came out on top and advanced to the state . . .
Summer Projects
We are continually looking to make improvements to all aspects of our operations at Tahlequah Public Schools. Here are some of the projects that we will be working on as part of our Capital Improvement Plan this summer: . . .
Tahlequah High School
The school year at Tahlequah High School has cruised by at a supersonic speed. Our Tigers have soared to incredible new heights. Spring time is also a very busy time for all of our Tigers. The senior class of 2016 . . .
Child Nutrition
It’s been a busy but wonderful year at Tahlequah Public Schools. Our Child Nutrition Team faced their first full audit review since federal program regulations changed dramatically three years ago. This review encompasses . . .
Sequoyah Elementary
Tahlequah Public Schools’ “littlest” learners are finishing their first year in school. The school year has gone by so quickly for these students. The 200-plus students at Sequoyah Elementary School have grown so . . .
Tahlequah Middle School
Spring is a busy time of year throughout the Tahlequah School District and especially at Tahlequah Middle School. The middle school began end-of-year state testing on April 13 th . These exams are important for . . .
Reviews and Accreditation
This time of the school year continues to be a very busy time for our district. Students, staff and faculty are in the process of completing the required state assessments. These state assessments are designed to provide . . .
Budget Considerations
The revenue failures in Oklahoma have dominated the news and school operations over the past few months. The first revenue failure was in January with a second one during the month of March. And in between this . . .
Central Academy
“It always seems impossible until it is done.”—Nelson Mandela. Completing high school can seem impossible to students who are facing daunting obstacles in life, such as becoming a teen parent, being homeless, or dealing with . . .
Greenwood Elementary
High expectations of students and teachers are an anchor for each day at Tahlequah Public Schools. The elementary schools implement the tenets of Great Expectations to support the culture of an effective school. Greenwood . . .
Cherokee Elementary
The staff and students of Cherokee Elementary are excited and working hard in the second semester of the 2015-2016 school year. Cherokee Braves participated in a 100 th Day of School Showcase. On the . . .
Winter Athletics and More
Tahlequah High School Athletics Winter sports are winding down with several Spring sports already scrimmaging before their upcoming season. The THS wrestling team is having another great season posting a 15-2 dual record while capturing . . .
Heritage Elementary
Heritage Eagles are flying through this semester with many events. We have two robotics teams gearing up for the State Championships that will be held at the NSU Event Center on March 5 th . We have a 4 th grade team and a 5 th . . .
Bugs Go to School Too!
Bed bugs are on the rise across the nation and could potentially become an issue in our schools. Tahlequah Public Schools has an action plan to set in motion if and when the need arises. In the meantime, we are being proactive by . . .
BEST Coalition
Tahlequah Public Schools is the proud sponsor of the Tahlequah B.E.S.T. Community Coalition. The coalition is completely supported by federal funds designated for building relationships to support health in communities. During the last . . .
Finance
The beginning of the new calendar year marks the half-way point in the school year. Across the state, funding cuts dominate the financial forecast for all public agencies. For Tahlequah Public Schools, there is good news and bad news. . . .
Grants Boost Specialized Services
Tahlequah Public Schools strives to serve students with services above and beyond Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic. While educating students is the main objective, the district is committed to serving the needs of the whole . . .
Every Student Succeeds Act ESSA
On December 10, 2015, the President signed into law the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which reauthorizes the 50-year-old Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), the nation’s national education law and longstanding . . .
Appreciation
This time of the year always brings thoughts of family and friends and also draws focus to the parts of our life that bring special meaning to our day to day activities. I have the pleasure to be in our schools regularly. I . . .
Boys & Girls Club
Boys & Girls Club of Tahlequah continues to positively impact the lives of its members. The Club is a safe place for students to go before and after school. Robotics at Cherokee B&G Club has been in full swing. Running Club and . . .
Maintenance and Grounds
The Tahlequah Public Schools Maintenance and Grounds Department continues to oversee and complete maintenance projects this fall after a busy summer which included the completion of many maintenance and grounds undertakings. Projects that . . .
Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation
Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation has been out and about procuring funds for teacher grants since before school began. TPSF board member Carrie Scearce said, “It’s great to be surrounded by so many people passionate about our . . .
Central Academy
Great things are happening at Central Academy! Director/Principal Paula Sloan reports that last year, 24 at-risk students who could have chosen to drop out instead attended Central Academy and earned their high school diploma. That . . .
Fall Athletics
Tahlequah Athletics Fall sports has had a great start to the 2015-2016 school year. The softball team finished the year as Regional runner-up with 25-16 record for the young team. Kortney Dry was voted first team All-Region for . . .
Cherokee Elementary
The first nine weeks has come to a close, and our school year is off to a great start! Cherokee Elementary welcomes many new and talented staff members, parents and students this year. These new faces along with our existing . . .
Greenwood Elementary
The staff at Tahlequah Public Schools have been busy planning, collaborating and reviewing data to ensure the best education for the children of our community. The district has noted an increase in enrollment this school . . .
Enrollment Statistics
It is difficult to believe that October is here and fall break is just around the corner. It feels like we are finally settling in and we are back in the school routine. August and September brought a lot of activity to our . . .
Sequoyah Elementary
Sequoyah Elementary, our school for all the pre-kindergarten students in the district, got off to a wonderful start in August. The building is full of bright, young pre-kers and a handful of three year olds! Tahlequah Public . . .
Tahlequah Middle School
The school year is off to a wonderful beginning at Tahlequah Middle School. The school welcomed 212 new 6 th grade students, 6 new teachers and 6 new support staff. The middle school teachers and staff held a 6 th grade . . .
Tahlequah High School
It’s good to be a Tiger! Tahlequah High School is striving to be the best high school in the state. We are off to a good start this year and have numerous events and activities occurring every day. We invite you to . . .
Heritage Elementary
Heritage Elementary is having a great year already! Over 500 students walk through the front doors of our Great Expectations Model School every day. Between book fair, Jog-a-thon, conferences, and community events, the next few months will . . .
Safety Procedures
Schools today are ever changing due to school safety and security measures. If you haven’t been to your local school lately, you may be surprised to see recent security upgrades that have been implemented. The days of just . . .
Kicking Off the New Year
The most valuable resource that a school can provide for a child’s education is the faculty and staff. Hiring effective, quality people and placing them in the right position is the key to a successful school district. Tahlequah . . .
Child Nutrition
The 2015-2016 school year has begun and we are so excited to welcome our community’s children back into the classrooms of Tahlequah Public Schools (TPS). What a joy it is to share our days with them. As we witness their . . .
New School Year
The 2015-2016 school year began with an exciting day on Thursday, August 13 for students in Tahlequah Public Schools. It is with great pleasure that we welcome our returning or first-time 3500 students to this . . .
Transportation - New School Year
Tahlequah Public Schools Transportation Department is putting the finishing touches on preparing for the beginning of the new school year 2015-2016. There are approximately 1200 students that are transported to school and back home . . .
Transportation
Another great year of school bus transportation is in the books but our top priority within the TPS transportation department is always to safely deliver our students to and from school in the safest possible way. This sounds simple but . . .
Awards and Summer Options
Closing out the 2014-2015 school year to begin summer break is the perfect time to reflect on some of the great accomplishments at Tahlequah High School. THS students have received over 109 individual scholarships. There are 4 Gates . . .
Spring Athletics
Tahlequah Athletics Spring sports just finished a very busy season. The THS Girls’ soccer team hosted playoffs for the first time in school history. The team ended up losing in a controversial decision because of inclement weather. They . . .
Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation
55 Businesses + 21 Grants = 1 Big Celebration Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation believes supporting schools adds up to good things for Tahlequah. That’s why they procured and donated $45,000 in grants to Tahlequah schools earlier . . .
Tahlequah High School
It has been an eventful year at Tahlequah High School. Many, many successes with many more to come. Tahlequah High School will have a new Principal beginning this summer. Mr. Jeff Thorne, current Principal will be retiring at the . . .
Boys & Girls Club
The Tahlequah Middle School Boys & Girls Club is coming to the end of another successful year. They have 157 students enrolled with a daily attendance of 90 members. The robotics program had another successful year, and the members . . .
Sequoyah Elementary
The students at Sequoyah PK are in there last weeks before “graduating” to elementary school for kindergarten. The 235 three and four year olds at Sequoyah have all grown so much this year not only physically, but . . .
Tahlequah Middle School
The students of Tahlequah Middle School are incredibly busy this spring. The Oklahoma Core Curriculum exams began on April 13 th with the eighth graders taking the science test and will conclude on May 7 th with the Algebra I End of . . .
Teacher of the Year
The Tahlequah District Professional Development Committee met on March 31, 2015 to select from three finalists the District Teacher of the Year and the Alternate District Teacher of the Year for 2015-2016. Congratulations to Lezlie . . .
Maintenance Director
This week at TPS we are pleased to welcome Brad Jones to the team as he takes over as the new director of Maintenance, Grounds, and Transportation. Brad comes to us from NSU, where most recently he has been serving as an Electrical . . .
Central Academy
“Never give up! Never give up! Never give up!”-- Winston Churchill. This kind of tenacity is certainly the attitude the staff at Central Academy strives to impart! Due to this mentality, Central has a large number of . . .
Heritage Elementary
Heritage Eagles are flying through the spring semester with many things keeping us busy. Celebrations are in order: Heritage Elementary is once again a Great Expectations Model School! We also want to congratulate Mrs. Lezlie Gilbert on . . .
Greenwood Elementary
Schools are looking toward the end of an instructional year making notes of successful practices and discussing areas to improve. Researchers agree on several characteristics of effective schools. While academic performance is an . . .
Cherokee Elementary
The staff and students of Cherokee Elementary are excited and looking forward to the second semester of the 2014-2015 school year. We are excited to share that our Boys & Girls Club VEX IQ Robotics Club has had a . . .
Winter Athletics
Tahlequah Athletics went into the Winter sports season with lots of momentum. February 7 th was a day to remember in Tahlequah Public Schools history. The first annual Tahlequah High School Athletics Hall of Fame took place in the . . .
Enrollment Procedures
It’s difficult to comprehend that pre-enrollment for school year 2015-2016 is upon us! As you can imagine, this is a highly-coordinated effort among many individuals. The outcome of pre-enrollment is momentous. Classes . . .
National Board Certified Teachers
National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) benefit schools by enhancing quality teaching in the classroom. National Board Certification is the highest mark of professional accomplishment. Tahlequah Public Schools currently employees 21 NBCTs in . . .
Grants & Initiatives
The Drug Free Communities Support Program (DFC) is the nation’s leading effort to mobilize communities to prevent drug use and promote health among our youth. Directed by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), in . . .
Child Nutrition Team
It’s been a challenging but successful year for our district’s Child Nutrition Team. They have pulled together during trying times to continue to provide our children with truly wonderful meals. If you haven’t . . .
TPS Inclement Weather Plan
Tahlequah Public Schools will be implementing some new procedures this winter. With the increase in snow and ice that we’ve received over the past few years, we have created a new Inclement Weather Plan. The new plan provides . . .
Extracurricular Awards
Tahlequah Public Schools students are afforded a rich learning environment inside and outside of the classroom. It is our belief that exposing our students to vicarious experiences profoundly enhances the learning experience. Some . . .
Boys & Girls Club
The Boys & Girls Club at the Middle School has had a wonderful first semester and has been involved in many great programs. They participated in a Robotics Tournament at NSU in November and placed 2nd overall. They received . . .
