Howe Public Schools

2nd Grade Students of the Month for April are Brinlee Helmandollar and Wesson McGee. Good Job!!

4th Grade Students of the Month for April are Jared OCampo and Broker Slone. Congratulations!!

REMINDER: Athletic Physicals for the 2024-25 school year will be given on Thursday, May 9, 2024 in the lobby of the New Gym. The cost is $10. JOM students’ fees will be covered and billed to the Howe JOM program. Physical forms will be sent home today. All student entering the 5th grade - 12th grades are required to have a current physical to participate. #HPSLions

Our 5th grade classes had a blast at the 3rd Annual Youth Fishing Clinic & Natural Resource Day at Tywman Park yesterday. Each student received their own rod & reel. Thank you to the OSU Extension Office, Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation, OHP, Blue Thumb, Oklahoma AgCredit, and the City of Poteau for hosting.

Happy School Principal's Day! Today, we're taking a moment to celebrate our incredible Principals, Mrs. Donna Morris, Elementary Principal, and Mr. Chris Brown, Elem Asst. Principal and Interim HS Principal! To our guiding lights, our sources of inspiration, and our fearless leaders, thank you for your unwavering dedication to our students, staff, and community. Your passion for education shines through in everything you do, from fostering a nurturing learning environment to championing innovation and growth. You both wear many hats - mentor, motivator, problem-solver, Coach and cheerleader - and you do it all with grace and compassion. Your leadership empowers us to dream big, reach for the stars, and believe in ourselves. On this special day, we want you to know just how much you are appreciated and admired. Here's to you, our extraordinary Principals, for making our school a place where dreams take flight and futures are shaped. Thank you for all that you do! #SchoolLeadership #ThankYouPrincipal

Lost and Found will be donated next week.

Letter to Howe Families and Staff from Superintendent: https://5il.co/2k63f

Next Week's breakfast and lunch menu for the week of May 6 - May 10 is posted in the School App, and on the website at https://www.howeschools.org/dining.

Reminder - Howe High School Baccalaureate (5 pm) and Graduation (7:00 pm) will be held in the new gym on May 5, 2024. #HPSLions

Reminder - Kindergarten graduation will be at 2:00 pm in the new gym on May 7, 2024. Eighth Grade graduation will be at 6:00 pm in the new gym on May, 7, 2024.

Congratulations to Gracie Harris placing 3rd last night at the SE Area speech contest

Congratulations Karsyn Nye on being selected as an Oklahoma FCA All -State athlete! Karsyn’s dedication both on and off the field exemplifies the values of our school community. You make us proud! “We can’t wait to honor our 2024 All-State athletes and coaches at our 50th annual All-State Banquet this weekend! Read more about them here: www.okfca.org/2024-fca-all-state” -Okkahoma FCA

The Howe Johnson O'Malley program is hosting a Native American Cultural Day on Thursday, May 2 at The Warehouse. Parents of our JOM students are invited to attend. JOM students in grades PK-12th will participate in crafts, dance, Choctaw Language, and a weapons exhibit. Here is the schedule: 9 am - 10:15 am - Session 1 - PK- 2nd 10:20 am - 11:35 am - Session 2 - 3rd-4th 11:40 am - 12:55 pm - Session 3 - 6th-8th and 5th grade 1 pm - 2:15 pm Session 4 - 9th-12th #HPSLions

Due to the direct threat of the issued Tornado Warning on the community of Howe, the tornado shelter at Howe school will be open.

Howe Public Schools is seeking candidates for the following position: High School Vocational Business Teacher Position start date: 08/01/2024 Howe Public Schools is accepting applications for a High School Vocational Business Teacher for grades 9-12. Applicant must be certified in Vocational Business or a have a path to Certification. Please submit a resume to Mr. Scott Parks, Supt at sparks@howeschools.org

Schedule update: Game 3 of the Baseball District (winner moves on to regionals) is set for tomorrow, April 25 at 12 at Haskell. Good luck Lions!

Snowcone prices.

Snowcone stand will be on campus tomorrow! Help out our FCCLA and buy one.

Congratulations Teagen Dodd, Liliann Martinez and Mackenzie Green FCCLA 2nd Place Winners in State Food Innovations Level 1. They advance to Nationals in June.

The Baseball District tournament is being moved up to tomorrow, April 24. Game 1 will be played at 12 and game 2 to follow. The Tournament will be held at Haskell. Good luck to our Howe Lions! #HPSLions