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Many Oklahoma districts begin providing free back-to-school supplies for students
EL RENO, Okla. — Oklahoma students are about one month away from returning to classrooms, and that means many families are taking their annual back-to-school shopping trips. For just one household, back-to-school shopping can cost more than $870 for supplies and clothes, according to a study by the National Retail Federation. School districts across the state are pitching in to help with those costs, including those in the Oklahoma City area.
OKCPS board votes in policy to comply with Oklahoma's new inappropriate communication law
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education voted Monday night to bring the district into compliance with a new state law regulating communication from school personnel to students. House Bill 3958 requires school personnel engaging in electronic or digital communication with an individual student to include the student's parents or guardians, unless...
Class of ’79 Millers sought for Aug. 3 reunion event
Members of the Yukon High School graduating class of 1979 are asked to join an afternoon gathering dubbed “ComeBack ’79” on the occasion of their 45th class reunion. The event is slated for Saturday, Aug. 3 from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Kelley Lake Office Park at 9417 N. Kelley Ave. in Oklahoma City.
Inspiring a love for reading in Oklahoma City students
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation is dedicating efforts to the development and enhancement of classroom resources to benefit the district, its teachers and its students. One of the Foundation’s most influential resources provided to OKCPS students is the ReadOKC program, with the ultimate vision ensuring young students practice reading...
Putnam City Schools to honor alumna Denise Duong in Wall of Fame ceremony
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The Putnam City Schools Foundation is set to honor Putnam City High School alumna, Denise Duong, into its Wall of Fame. Putnam City’s Wall of Fame, founded in 2004, honors distinguished Putnam City alumni. Past honorees include Steve Largent, James Marsden, Elizabeth Garrett,...
OKCPS recommended to name new stadium after the McLaughlin family
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — At a Board of Education meeting Monday night, a formal recommendation was made to Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) to name the new district stadium the McLaughlin Family Stadium. It's in honor of the McLaughlin family’s contributions to providing OKCPS students, coaches, and families with...
'Third time's a charm': Senate approves Callahan for OSU Board of Regents
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Senate on Monday approved Gov. Kevin Stitt’s third pick for the OSU Board of Regents. Senate lawmakers returned to the Capitol Monday to consider the executive nomination of Jen...
Stuttgart’s Hadley R. Carlin named to University of Central Oklahoma President’s Honor Roll
Stuttgart resident Hadley R. Carlin has been named to the President’s Honor Roll for their work in the spring 2024 semester, a distinction given to those who achieve the university’s highest academic standards. To be included on the President’s Honor Roll, a student must record a “straight-A” or...
Wilkes Family Endows Smalley Scholarship at SWOSU
Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced a major charitable gift from longtime benefactors and SWOSU alumni Mike and Judy (Smalley) Wilkes of Oklahoma City. The generous gift will allow for the full endowment of the Bud & Wanda Smalley Memorial Scholarship Fund which was established in 2017 to provide...
UCO public health students place first in national competition
OKLAHOMA CITY - A team of three undergraduate students majoring in public health at the University of Central Oklahoma recently took first place in the 2024 National Case Study Competition in Health Education (NCSCHE). Twenty-two teams from across the nation competed in the event. UCO team members included Araceli Saeed,...
2024-2025 School Calendars for OKC Metro Districts
The OKC Metro encompasses so many school districts, and each school district calendar is a little different. Many of these school calendars will continue to change as plans evolve for the 2024–2025 school year. Please check the calendars frequently, and we also suggest following your school or school district on social media for the most current and up-to-date information.
OKC Metro Back-to-School Assistance
We understand that sometimes the cost of school supplies and clothing can be a burden on families. Many organizations and businesses want to help ensure all kids are prepared to learn this school year regardless of their family’s income level. So they provide back-to-school assistance through donations. If you...
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