Howe Public Schools – Important Safety Update
Howe Public Schools has been made aware of an unsubstantiated threat involving our school. School administration is working closely with law enforcement, and the matter remains under investigation.
Out of an abundance of caution, Howe Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, August 24. There will be no classes.
At this time, we have no information indicating an immediate or credible threat to our campus. However, we take any report involving the safety of our students and staff seriously. The decision to cancel classes is being made as a precaution while school officials and law enforcement continue their investigation.
A decision regarding after-school activities and athletic events will be made tomorrow, and families will be notified as soon as that determination is made.
We understand that situations like this can cause concern for students, families, and our community. We ask everyone to avoid sharing rumors or unverified information, particularly on social media, while the investigation is ongoing.
The safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority. We will continue working closely with law enforcement and will communicate any significant updates with our families.
Thank you for your understanding, cooperation, and continued support of Howe Public Schools.
Scott L. Parks, Supt
Howe Public Schools
Howe Public Schools has been made aware of an unsubstantiated threat involving our school. School administration is working closely with law enforcement, and the matter remains under investigation.
Out of an abundance of caution, Howe Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, August 24. There will be no classes.
At this time, we have no information indicating an immediate or credible threat to our campus. However, we take any report involving the safety of our students and staff seriously. The decision to cancel classes is being made as a precaution while school officials and law enforcement continue their investigation.
A decision regarding after-school activities and athletic events will be made tomorrow, and families will be notified as soon as that determination is made.
We understand that situations like this can cause concern for students, families, and our community. We ask everyone to avoid sharing rumors or unverified information, particularly on social media, while the investigation is ongoing.
The safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority. We will continue working closely with law enforcement and will communicate any significant updates with our families.
Thank you for your understanding, cooperation, and continued support of Howe Public Schools.
Scott L. Parks, Supt
Howe Public Schools
Howe Lions Baseball This Week!
Our JH and HS Lions have back-to-back game days to start the week!
📍 Monday, August 24 at Battiest - JH Baseball — 4:00 PM; HS Baseball — 5:30 PM
AT HOME: Tuesday, August 25 vs. Porum - JH Baseball — 4:00 PM; HS Baseball — 5:30 PM
Come out and support our Lions! 🦁⚾❤️ #LionBaseball
Our JH and HS Lions have back-to-back game days to start the week!
📍 Monday, August 24 at Battiest - JH Baseball — 4:00 PM; HS Baseball — 5:30 PM
AT HOME: Tuesday, August 25 vs. Porum - JH Baseball — 4:00 PM; HS Baseball — 5:30 PM
Come out and support our Lions! 🦁⚾❤️ #LionBaseball
Howe JH Softball – Ladyback Fall Classic
The Howe Lady Lions will take on Fanshawe on Tuesday, August 25, at the Jr. High Ladyback Fall Classic!
📍 Field 2
⏰ 5:15 PM
Come out and cheer on our JH Lady Lions! ❤️🤍🥎
#HoweLions #LadyLions #HoweSoftball
🔥 GAME TIME UPDATE! 🔥
Tomorrow’s Varsity District Game vs. Panama has been moved to a 6:30 PM START! 🥎
Come pack the stands, bring your loudest voices, and help us ROAR the Lady Lions to victory! 🦁❤️🖤
📍 Howe Lady Lions Softball
🕡 6:30 PM
🥎 District Game vs. Panama
LET’S PACK THE STANDS! 📣🔥
#KappaHowe #LadyLions #DistrictPlay #HoweSoftball
🏆❤️🖤 PANTHER CLASSIC CHAMPIONS! 🖤❤️🏆
WHAT. A. DAY. FOR THE HOWE LADY LIONS! 🦁🔥
The Lady Lions are your 2026 Panther Classic Champions! 🏆
After falling to Atoka in Game 1 of Championship Saturday, these girls did NOT quit! They battled back and defeated Wilburton in Game 2 to earn another shot at Atoka in the championship game.
And this time… THE LADY LIONS GOT IT DONE! 💪🔥
🥎 Howe defeats Atoka in the Championship Game! 🏆
What an incredible fight from this team. They faced adversity, stayed together, and finished the job when it mattered most!
PANTHER CLASSIC CHAMPIONS! 🏆🦁❤️🖤
So proud of these girls and the way they battled ALL DAY LONG!
#HoweLadyLions #PantherClassic #Champions #KappaHowe #LadyLionsSoftball #HoweProud #FinishTheFight
The breakfast and lunch menu for the week of Aug 24-28, 2026 is posted in the school app and on the website at the http://www.howeschools.org .
🦁❤️ THANK YOU, HOWE LADY LIONS FASTPITCH SPONSORS! 🖤🤍 Our 2026 Fastpitch season would not be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors! From local businesses and families to community supporters, each of you has played a huge part in helping our Lady Lions take the field, compete, grow, and represent HOWE with pride! 🥎🔥 We are incredibly grateful for every business, family, and individual who chose to invest in our girls and our program. Your generosity means more than you know, and our players are proud to have you in their corner! 👏 THANK YOU for believing in the Howe Lady Lions! 🦁 Once a Lion, Always a Lion! 🥎 ❤️🖤🤍 HOWE LADY LIONS FASTPITCH 2026 Please help us show some love to these amazing sponsors by supporting their businesses and thanking them for supporting our girls! 👏 #HoweLadyLions #LadyLionsFastpitch #HoweSoftball #HowePride #ThankYouSponsors #Fastpitch2026 #OnceALionAlwaysALion
🔥🦁 DOMINATING WIN FOR THE LADY LIONS! 🦁🔥
The Howe Lady Lions dominate the Pittsburg Lady Panthers 6–1 on Day 2 of the Panther Classic! ❤️🖤
A HUGE shoutout to Freshman Kae Barnhart for hitting her FIRST HIGH SCHOOL HOME RUN! 💣🔥 What a moment!
The Lady Lions are back in action tomorrow for the final day of the Panther Classic. First pitch is set for 2:00 PM vs. Atoka!🥎
Come out and support your Lady Lions as they keep rolling! 🦁❤️🖤
#KappaHowe #HoweLadyLions #LadyLionsSoftball #PantherClassic #LionPride
🦁❤️ HOWE SOFTBALL FUNDRAISERS ARE HERE! 🖤⚾️
We have TWO great ways you can support our Howe Lady Lions Softball program! 🦁
🥤 CUSTOM HOWE CUPS
Show your Howe pride AND support our softball girls! Check out all the customized cup options here:
https://www.raise-365.com/shop/7xmh-h66w/91258?user_id=5636584&fbclid=IwZnRzaAT0m0pwZG9mBWZkaWQWUM50YzyzUYC-pe2x34BC75S3vC_ac2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7Zj4Vl_X2c98l2xQ1eXD66tir7Rk7K5GEillAjfvvRez5j8G5s4cQzwTMKFA_aem_xDALMai3R9SjMpkBfe0-YQ
🧢 HOWE SOFTBALL HATS — PREORDER
We are also taking preorders for Men’s and Women’s Howe Softball hats! 🧢🔥
To order, get with any Howe softball player, Coach Smitty, or Coach Scarberry!
Every purchase helps support our girls and the Howe Lady Lions Softball program, and we are so incredibly thankful for the continued support of our community! ❤️🖤
Thank you in advance for supporting our girls, our program, and HOWE SOFTBALL! 🦁⚾️
#HoweLadyLions #HoweSoftball #HowePride #SupportOurGirls #LionPride
🏆 LADY LIONS WIN! 🏆
The Howe Lady Lions open the Panther Classic with a 1-0 victory over Oilton! 🔥🦁
What a great way to start the tournament! The girls will be back in action tomorrow at 5:40 PM. Come out and support your Lady Lions! ❤️🖤
#KappaHowe #LadyLions #PantherClassic #HoweSoftball
🐾❤️ GAME DAY! ❤️🐾
The Howe Lady Lions are headed to Pittsburg today for the Panther Classic! 🥎🔥
Game 1️⃣: Howe vs. Oilton
📍 Pittsburg
⏰ 11:00am
Come out and support the Lady Lions as they battle it out on the diamond! We’re ready to compete, fight, and represent HOWE! 💪🦁
LET’S GO LADY LIONS! ❤️🖤
#HoweLadyLions #LadyLionsSoftball #PantherClassic #GameDay #HoweProud 🦁🥎
The Howe YAB chapter volunteers helped on Monday afternoon with the Junior High and High School softball concession stand and gate. Yakoke to the Softball Coaches for reaching out and inviting YAB to assist. Helping our community and School District is how we love to serve!! Yakoke for the opportunity!
Written by Norah Cooper Howe YAB Reporter
#yabnation
5/6 grade softball and baseball game for tomorrow scheduled for 12 and 1 pm at home is being moved to September 15th at Fanshawe for the same times.
Howe Public Schools is aware of law enforcement activity at a neighboring residence this morning. The LeFlore County Sheriff’s Office is on scene and has been in communication with school officials.
The LeFlore County Sheriff’s Office has reiterated that there is no safety concern for the school or the surrounding community. School is continuing as normal.
We appreciate the continued work of our local law enforcement partners and their communication with our school.
The LeFlore County Sheriff’s Office has reiterated that there is no safety concern for the school or the surrounding community. School is continuing as normal.
We appreciate the continued work of our local law enforcement partners and their communication with our school.
Save the dates. . .
📸 School Pictures 📸
New Gym Lobby
6th Grade Parents,
Athletic Physicals for the 6th grade athletes for the 2026-2027 school year will be given on Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026 around 9 am 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 with students today. All students are required to have a current physical to participate. (Archery does not require a physical.)
Athletic Physicals for the 6th grade athletes for the 2026-2027 school year will be given on Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026 around 9 am 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 with students today. All students are required to have a current physical to participate. (Archery does not require a physical.)
Softball updates for the week of 8/27-8/22:
Tomorrows JH softball game will be at 6:30
Also please see attached an update to the Panther Classic schedule for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday!
🥎 NEXT WEEK | PANTHER CLASSIC FASTPITCH TOURNAMENT
The Howe Lady Lions are headed to the Panther Classic Fastpitch Tournament next week, August 20–22, in Pittsburg!
The Lady Lions open tournament play:
📅 Thursday, August 20
⏰ 12:00 PM
🥎 Howe vs. Oilton
📍 Pittsburg, Oklahoma
Check out the updated bracket.
#KappaHowe
🥎 GAME 2 RECAP | WILBURTON FESTIVAL 🥎
The Lady Lions fell just short in Game 2 of the Wilburton Festival, dropping a hard-fought battle 11-9 after another GREAT game that went into an International Tie Breaker! 🔥
The ladies fought back and battled their way to tie the game in the 4th inning, showing the grit and determination this team is all about! 💪🏼🦁❤️ Unfortunately, we came up just short in the end.
But there’s NO TIME TO HANG OUR HEADS! 👏🏼
The Lady Lions are BACK IN ACTION TODAY for Day 2 of the Wilburton Festival! 🔥
📍 2:00 PM — vs. Quinton
📍 3:30 PM — vs. Pocola
Come out and support your Lady Lions! 🦁❤️🖤 Let’s go, ladies!
**#KappaHowe #HoweLadyLions #LadyLionsSoftball