School absences can add up. One year of chronic absence in grades eight through 12 leads to a seven-fold increase in the chance of dropping out before graduation. Prioritizing good school attendance can lead to a brighter future! sites.google.com/okcps.org/e…

#TheArtsOKCPS: We're with the band! @jmbearsokc's band students participated in the @UofOklahoma's Band Day! On Band Day, high school band students from across the state get to practice with OU's marching band and participate in a game day performance during halftime!

#TeamOKCPS: Miss Cholakocee Werito of Eugene Field Elementary was named the 2023 National Indian Education Association Classroom Teacher of the Year! Please join us in celebrating Ms. Werito's achievements!

#EarlyEducation: There are still open spots for Ready for Kindergarten fall sessions! Ready for Kindergarten is a free program that focuses on classroom readiness for children under the age of five! Sign up for fall sessions today: docs.google.com/forms/d/1PPK…

You can learn a lot through play! Just ask our Pre-K students. You can imagine big things and learn new concepts, all while learning to socialize and work with friends! #OKCPS still has open Pre-K seats in our free, all-day, nationally-ranked programs tinyurl.com/m3sxz7jk

#OKCPSInTheNews: Classen SAS High School at Northeast was named a top high school in the state by U.S. News & World Report! oklahoman.com/story/news/edu…

#DistrictReminder: #OKCPS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day! docs.google.com/spreadsheets…

#DistrictUpdate: Following messaging sent to families, OKCPS hosted a press conference this morning to discuss changes to our Athletic Security Protocols. More information can be found here: okcps.org/AthleticSecurityPr…

#EarlyEducation: OKCPS offers free all-day, top-ranked early education programs! It's not too late to enroll your student in a classroom with qualified, caring early education professionals who are ready to set your student on a pathway to success!

#WatchLive: Tonight's Board of Education meeting is live on Youtube! youtube.com/watch?v=g8B3d6Kt…

#DistrictReminder: Open House events for both #OKCPS middle schools and high schools are this week! High schools will host Open House from 5 PM to 7 PM, Monday, August 21. Middle schools will host Open House from 5 PM to 7 PM, Tuesday, August 22.

#BackToSchool: Class dismissed! What an amazing first day full of excitement and learning! Let’s do it all again tomorrow, okay? Music: bensound.com