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TPS Partnerships

Tahlequah Public Schools is proud to continue a partnership with the Oklahoma State Department of Education 21 st Century Grant program and the Boys & Girls Club of Tahlequah to offer an after-school program for our students. . . .

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Greenwood Elementary School

Greenwood elementary is extremely lucky to have a PTO that supports our entire school community.  Our PTO president is Priscilla Valdez.  She along with a large group of parents work extremely hard to support us any way they . . .

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Central Academy

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”—John Dewey;  The staff at Central Academy, the Tahlequah Public Schools Alternative program, strives to embed this philosophy in their students, . . .

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Heritage Elementary

Heritage Elementary continues to pursue its goal of cultivating a sense of belonging, camaraderie, and cross grade-level connections using their House system. To support this, they established a House point system this fall. This has . . .

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TPS Enrollment

I would like to thank all the Tahlequah Public School families for their patience and flexibility as we had to move to distance learning last week because of the weather.  Safety will always be at the heart of any and all decisions . . .

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Sequoyah Elementary

Sequoyah Pre-K had a great first semester!  Our staff has worked hard at creating positive relationships with students every day.  Students are greeted at the door daily by multiple staff members, as they enter the . . .

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Community Partnerships are essential resources for TPS

Community Partnerships provide essential resources for Tahlequah Public Schools. One of the many community partners that TPS collaborates with is the Tahlequah Area Chamber of Commerce. When Nathan Reed was named President/ CEO of the . . .

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TPS District Update

Tahlequah Public Schools has just completed the first semester of the 2022-2023 school year. When they say time flies when you are having fun, they mean it!  The first half of this year has been a whirlwind of many emotions, but the . . .

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TPS Finance

Happy New Year from Tahlequah Public Schools. We are excited to start the new year and see what it holds for Tahlequah Public Schools. Tahlequah Public Schools receives revenue (funding) from a few different areas. Fifteen . . .

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TPS Special Education

A goal of Tahlequah Public Schools is the provision of the most appropriate education for all children to reach their educational goals.   In some instances, students may need additional support and services through special . . .

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TPS Grants

Tahlequah Public Schools is very fortunate to have so many grants and resources. Because of these resources we can remove obstacles and achieve results. Some grants are for individual teachers, and some are for the entire district. This . . .

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Elementary Education & Special Programs

Literacy is the foundation of success in education and beyond. It is important that students develop into fluent readers and effective writers starting in the elementary grades. This school year, Tahlequah Public Schools purchased and is . . .

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Update on District Maintenance

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 are on-going or are in the planning stages at TPS. At Tahlequah . . .

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TPS Technology

Technology at Tahlequah Public Schools is currently undergoing many improvement projects from various funding sources and many different areas. Technology is always changing and evolving and can be difficult to maintain, but our team does . . .

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TPS Outreach Center

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 . . .

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TPS Athletics

  On October 22nd, the Girl’s Cross-Country team finished 6 th at the 5A Regionals which was held in Ponca City. McKenna Hood won the 5A Regional and finished 4 th overall in the state the next week at the State Cross . . .

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Heritage Elementary School

Welcome back to Heritage Elementary for the 2022-2023 school year.  We are excited to share some of the things we’ve already been up to and what’s in store for later this semester.    On . . .

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Sequoyah Elementary School

Sequoyah Pre-K has gotten off to a great start this school year.  We love welcoming all of the new students and families to the Tahlequah Public Schools family!  There are a few new faces around Sequoyah Pre-K this year, Misty . . .

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Greenwood Elementary

The 2022-23 school year for Greenwood Elementary started with a Block Party for our first parent engagement night. With over two hundred families in attendance, it was an enormous success. We had hotdogs, a bounce house and over twenty . . .

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Tahlequah Middle School

Tahlequah Middle School has had a great start to the school year. We are so excited to have all students in the building for in-person learning!  TMS hosted a summer social event for students and families. They were able to pick up . . .

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Tahlequah High School

Tahlequah High School students are busy with many robust activities this fall. The THS Academic team has an impressive record of 4-2 beating opponents by an impressive 280 points over 6 rounds completed. The THS Lady Tiger Softball team . . .

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Cherokee Elementary School

  The 2022-2023 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 . . .

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TPS Tiger Report

Tahlequah Public School has completed the first few weeks of school and is settling in for a successful year. Our enrollment is just over 3600 students so far. We currently have 37 more PK students than we did at this time last year. Our . . .

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TPS Staff Appreciation

It is such an honor to be a part of an excellent team at Tahlequah Public Schools. We focus on strong academics, highly competitive athletic teams, and award-winning arts and music programs. As an educator for the past 30 years, I am a . . .

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TPS Child Nutrition

Welcome Back!  Our halls are once again filled with our community’s children and the district team members who support their educational growth.  After the past two years of changing processes due to Covid, our child . . .

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Welcome Back!

What a fantastic start to the 2022-2023 school year! On Tuesday, August 16 th we welcomed about 3600 students back to our campuses. School is not school without your children, and we are so happy to have them back! Summer is . . .

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Transportation

 We cannot wait to get the wheels rolling here at TPS Tiger Transportation! There have been many improvements happening this Spring and Summer to our fleet of vehicles, our offices and technology equipment, and our automotive shop. . . .

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TPS Boys & Girls Club…A Safe Place for Kids

The Boys & Girls Club of Tahlequah will begin on the first day of school, August 16, 2022. The mission of BGC is to inspire, educate, and empower all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring . . .

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Tahlequah Public Schools Technology

The summer is always an exciting time for the technology department at Tahlequah Public Schools. When students and teachers are away from the buildings it provides a great opportunity to plan and implement needed technology upgrades. A . . .

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Tahlequah Public Schools Athletics

Tahlequah High School Athletics saw some new faces competing in 6A in basketball, wrestling, baseball, slow pitch, golf, soccer, and track. The postseason was not very friendly to the Tigers, but our student-athletes never gave in or gave . . .

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Tahlequah Public Schools Innovative Literacy Grant

Tahlequah Public Schools received the Innovative Literacy Grant in October 2021. It is a 5-year grant totaling approximately $750,000 per year. One of the components of the grant is a schoolwide book distribution to students which will . . .

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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 . . .

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Tahlequah High School

We have had an outstanding year at Tahlequah High School and are excited to share some of our end-of-the-year events, honors, and honorees with you. THS is proud to congratulate our 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year Mr. Josh Allen! Mr. . . .

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Tahlequah High School: Beginning Years

  Early in the year of 1923, the Tahlequah Board of Education, led by President J.B. Pearson, issued a proclamation calling an election for the purpose of voting bonds for the construction of a high school building.  Before . . .

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Cherokee Elementary School

The staff and students of Cherokee Elementary are excited and working hard in the final quarter of the 2021-2022 school year.      Cherokee Elementary’s Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Maggie . . .

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Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation

In the hustle and bustle of the school year, have you ever had those moments where you step back, observe – and perhaps daydream about your classroom wish list? You know, the moment you think of the ONE THING that could take . . .

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Tahlequah Middle School

The Middle School has had such a memorable and amazing school year. We have loved having all students for in-person learning, the activities with choir, band, art show, academic team competitions, sports, etc. are in full swing, having . . .

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TPS Teacher of the Year

Every year Tahlequah Public School recognizes a teacher of the year at each site as well as a district teacher of the year. Teachers who are selected must be nominated and voted on by their peers and they must have 3 years of experience in . . .

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TPS Special Education

Tahlequah Public School Special Education Department has worked through many changes in the last few years. We are slowly returning to pre-pandemic classroom routines. The return of Special Olympics events is most welcomed for many . . .

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TPS District Maintenance Updates

We are continually looking to make improvements to all aspects of our operations at Tahlequah Public Schools. With 3,496 students in our district, we have many moving parts that need to be maintained daily. Here is an update on what is . . .

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Elementary Education & Special Programs

Tahlequah Public Schools continually looks for ways to support the students, their families, and the staff in our district.  On January 29, 2022, we were awarded the Oklahoma Schools COVID-19 Prevention Program grant.  Although . . .

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TPS Central Academy

When you walk into the main building of any of our Tahlequah Public Schools campuses’ you will see a large, framed poster of our district’s mission statement. ROAR: Removing Obstacles Achieving Results. . . .

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Greenwood Elementary School

Greenwood Elementary is home to over 500 eager students in grades Kindergarten through fifth grade. The 2021-22 school year started off with some unexampled situations; and, as usual, students and staff continuously showed perseverance, . . .

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Heritage Elementary School

On Thursday, January 27, 2022, could you feel the excitement in the air along with a rumble under your feet? It was the great house awakening at Heritage Elementary! To cultivate a sense of belonging, camaraderie, and promote cross . . .

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TPS Child Nutrition

Child Nutrition is Rocking and Roaring through the school year!  Our Teams have been working hard to get “back to normal” after all the changes that were made due to COVID.  There have been a few challenges getting . . .

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Sequoyah Elementary School

Sequoyah Pre-K is having an exciting year! Our teachers have done an amazing job working together to make sure all of our students have what they need. Sequoyah’s Spring Book Fair is coming up in February.  . . .

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Tahlequah Public Schools Bond

Tahlequah Public Schools will have a bond election on February 8, 2022. If passed, there will be no tax increase and thousands of students and staff members will benefit from improved facilities. There will be 2 propositions . . .

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Board Member Appreciation 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 . . .

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TPS Finance Department

The end of 2021 brought many changes to the Tahlequah Public Schools Finance Department. The retirement of Diane Adamson brought new staff and new projects to tackle. Sabrina Garner was hired as the Director of Finance. Sabrina has been . . .

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TPS Part II Competitive Grants

Part II of the TPS summary of competitive grants reveals how these very different projects provide students with resources and experiences that will enrich their educational experience at TPS. From learning about farm animals and where our . . .

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TPS Part I Competitive Grants

  Tahlequah Public Schools (TPS) has received several federal and state competitive grants over the years. Two of the state grants, Gear-Up and Javits, chose TPS to be a partner in their projects.  Our district is . . .

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TPS Technology

Last school year brought about significant changes in school technology usage. This year, so far, has been stable and has seen students, teachers, administrators, and technology staff adjust to the new way of using technology in education. . . .

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TPS 21st Century Grants

Tahlequah Public School students continue to benefit from the partnership with the Oklahoma State Department of Education 21st Century Grant program and the Boys & Girls Club of Tahlequah. The partnership with these two agencies . . .

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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 students in our . . .

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TPS Outreach Center

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 . . .

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TPS Athletics

Going through the summer, Tahlequah Athletics was unsure what the Fall season would look like due to Covid-19. The Athletic Department worked on a very complex plan to allow the student-athletes and coaches the opportunity to continue to . . .

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Heritage Elementary

Welcome back to Heritage Elementary. We are excited to share some of the things we’ve already been up to and what’s in store for later this semester.     Our first music program of the year was . . .

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Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation

School budgets are challenging to manage and rarely meet all the needs of a district. School systems require a multitude of resources to operate efficiently and to provide students with the best educational experience. There is never . . .

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Sequoyah Elementary School

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-k students and a handful of three-year-olds! . . .

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Greenwood Elementary

Greenwood Elementary continues climbing mountains this 2021-2022 school year. Students and staff continuously exercise perseverance, grace, flexibility, and pure grit as they continue to navigate through another unpredictable and . . .

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Tahlequah Middle School

ahlequah Middle School has had a great start to the school year. We are so excited to have all students in the building for in-person learning!  TMS did two different summer social events for students and families. The first was for . . .

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Tahlequah High School

Tahlequah High School has had an excellent start to the 2021-2022 school year. We are excited to welcome our outstanding students, faculty, and staff back to campus this year. Our students have been working diligently each day to excel in . . .

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Cherokee Elementary

The 2021-2022 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 . . .

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School Resource Officers

Tahlequah Public Schools along with the Tahlequah Police Department set the stage many years ago for a unique partnership that provides School Resource Officers to work in our schools.  These officers are responsible for . . .

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TPS Begins New School Year Battling Covid

The beginning of a new school year is when students and staff eagerly await to be together and experience the fun and excitement that comes along with it. However, once again the district is experiencing another surge in Covid cases and . . .

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TPS Child Nutrition

School has begun, and we are so excited to welcome back our students!  The Child Nutrition Department is ready to Rock and Roar through the 2021-2022 school year!  There were some changes set forth by the entity . . .

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TPS COVID Updates

As the 2021-22 school year begins, we find ourselves seemingly back where we started last year. This year we will continue to do the best we can with mitigation efforts; social distancing the best we can, enhanced cleaning, and improved . . .

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TPS Transportation

In the Transportation Department at TPS, we are focusing all of our efforts on SAFETY for the start of the school year. This week, our drivers are attending yearly state-required training classes. In addition to this, they are receiving . . .

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TPS Boys and Girls Club

The Boys & Girls Club of Tahlequah will begin on the first day of school, August 12, 2021. The mission of BGC is to inspire, educate, and empower all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring . . .

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TPS Transportation

It has been a challenging year for Tiger Transportation, but our team of drivers has stepped up to the challenge! From implementing new regulations to adapting to new schedules and routes, they have consistently gone above and beyond what . . .

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TPS Finance Department

This past year has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride for the Tahlequah school district. School leaders from the local level, through the state level, and across the country have been charged with an unprecedented surge of federal . . .

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TPS Technology

This last year significantly altered the way technology functioned in our district.  It has changed our strategy in how we use student devices, how we ensure connectivity for those devices, and has helped move us into a 1:1 program . . .

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TPS Athletics

Tahlequah High School Athletic Department has had one of the most enduring but rewarding seasons in recent history. The coaching staff and the student-athletes navigated Covid-19 and quarantines from August through May. The relentless . . .

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TPS Grants

Tahlequah Public Schools, along with all the other districts in the nation, had a much different school year than traditional.  Our staff and community worked together to reach the mental, physical, and academic needs of 3500 plus . . .

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Tahlequah High School

We have had an awesome year at Tahlequah High School and are excited to share some of our end of the year events, honors, and honorees with you. THS is proud to congratulate our 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year Mrs. Gabrielle Veith! Mrs. . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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, . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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, . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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, . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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.  . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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, . . .

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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 . . .

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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, . . .

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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 . . .

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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!  . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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. . . .

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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, . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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! . . .

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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, . . .

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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 . . .

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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.   . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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.  . . .

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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 . . .

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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, . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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, . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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, . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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, . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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. . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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.  . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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, . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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, . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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, . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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. . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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.  . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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:  . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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. . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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