The OKCPS Summer Meal Service has been extended through July 24. This is the first time OKCPS has ever offered meal service at our school sites during the month of July. The district is excited to offer this extended meal service option to our families. The current summer meal service plan will continue as is […]
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PRESS RELEASE OKCPS launches important community survey to plan for the future
Today, OKCPS is launching an important survey to collect input from our staff, families and members of the community. This bilingual, anonymous survey should only take the user around 10 minutes to complete and will shape OKCPS’ plans for the next five years. The district is grateful for the input received on the Pathway to […]
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PRESS RELEASE OKCPS to hold virtual graduations
OKCPS is hosting virtual graduations for the seniors at each of our high schools. The district hopes these ceremonies will provide a unique opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2020 for each school. OKCPS worked with an audiovisual company to create an original graduation video for each school. Each school’s video will […]
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Cover: Wayward path
It has been almost two months since classes began for Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) under Pathway to Greatness, which made this academic year vastly different than previous years for all involved. Pathway to Greatness, a consolidation plan meant to save money while improving district equity and performance, led to 15 schools being closed, with […]
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School hotel
The former Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) administration building could be restored and converted into an entertainment and hospitality concept. Three different proposals were submitted for redevelopment of the building at 900 N. Klein Ave., which also formerly housed Roosevelt Junior High School. Oklahoma City Redevelopment Authority recommended The Theodore, a hotel concept from development […]
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Youth voters
Several local civic groups teamed up to register voters at every Oklahoma City public high school next week. Part of a larger partnership between Generation Citizen and Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS), the effort aims to empower young people to advocate for change. “We’re a national civics education organization,” said Amy Curran, executive director of […]
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Summer of change
When classes begin Aug. 12, thousands of students and employees will attend new schools with new faculty under a new district brand. Pathway to Greatness, an ambitious consolidation and reorganization of Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS), led to 15 school closures and the reorganization of feeder patterns, grade bands and faculty. The district’s employees gathered […]
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Strong STEM
The Foundation for Oklahoma City Public Schools (FOKCPS) is seeking community partners to help place science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) centers in all of the district’s elementary schools before classes start Aug. 14. Though foundation partners have contributed more than half the money needed, there is still a significant gap to fill. The initiative […]
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Kicking stereotypes
The lazy stoner stereotype is getting kicked to the curb — or the outfield — when the upcoming Oklahoma Cannabis Kickball Tokie Tees tournament takes to the diamonds over Memorial Day weekend. Daniel Boyington is organizing the tournament. He also founded Tokie Tees, which will be printing T-shirts for the teams. “Our brand is about […]
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Cover: Prepping schools
The Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) board of education voted March 4 to adopt a plan that will shut down 15 schools and reconfigure 17 others. Education officials say the plan will provide equity, increase efficiency and better serve all students across the district. Now, all hands are on deck working to make important changes […]