Lion Pride Spotlight - Congratulations to Howe 9th grade student athlete, Autumn Breashears on being selected to the 2026 Arkansas USSSA Fastpitch All-State Team!
Earning All-State recognition is a tremendous honor and reflects the dedication, perseverance, and countless hours of work that athletes invest in their sport. Autumn's selection recognizes her commitment to excellence and the passion she brings to the game every time she steps onto the field.
Representing Arkansas at the Arkansas USSSA All-State Tournament, Autumn competed alongside some of the state's top softball players while proudly representing both her team and Howe Public Schools.
Congratulations, Autumn! Your hard work, determination, and sportsmanship continue to make the Howe community proud. We can't wait to see what you accomplish next!
Celebrating Excellence Beyond the Classroom.
#LionPrideSpotlight #HoweLionPride #USSSAAllState #Softball #GoLions
Earning All-State recognition is a tremendous honor and reflects the dedication, perseverance, and countless hours of work that athletes invest in their sport. Autumn's selection recognizes her commitment to excellence and the passion she brings to the game every time she steps onto the field.
Representing Arkansas at the Arkansas USSSA All-State Tournament, Autumn competed alongside some of the state's top softball players while proudly representing both her team and Howe Public Schools.
Congratulations, Autumn! Your hard work, determination, and sportsmanship continue to make the Howe community proud. We can't wait to see what you accomplish next!
Celebrating Excellence Beyond the Classroom.
#LionPrideSpotlight #HoweLionPride #USSSAAllState #Softball #GoLions
Lion Pride Spotlight - Congratulations to Chloey Young, a 7th grade Howe Lion, on an incredible accomplishment in competitive coonhunting! Chloey earned the title of 2026 Professional Kennel Club (PKC) Oklahoma State Youth Champion, handling Rodeo Tuff, a 2023 Treeing Walker Coonhound male owned by Tyler Young.
Even more impressive, this was Chloey's first major hunt. Through preparation, confidence, and teamwork with Rodeo Tuff, she captured the state championship and earned an outstanding prize package that included a new four-wheeler and dog box.
Competitive coonhunting is built on the partnership between handler and hound. Success requires patience, discipline, training, and trust—qualities Chloey demonstrated throughout the competition.
We love celebrating the many talents and interests of our students, and Chloey's achievement is a perfect example that excellence comes in many forms. Congratulations on an unforgettable accomplishment! We can't wait to see what you achieve next.
Celebrating Excellence Beyond the Classroom.
#LionPrideSpotlight #HoweLionPride #PKC #OklahomaYouthChampion #TreeingWalkerCoonhound #GoLions
Even more impressive, this was Chloey's first major hunt. Through preparation, confidence, and teamwork with Rodeo Tuff, she captured the state championship and earned an outstanding prize package that included a new four-wheeler and dog box.
Competitive coonhunting is built on the partnership between handler and hound. Success requires patience, discipline, training, and trust—qualities Chloey demonstrated throughout the competition.
We love celebrating the many talents and interests of our students, and Chloey's achievement is a perfect example that excellence comes in many forms. Congratulations on an unforgettable accomplishment! We can't wait to see what you achieve next.
Celebrating Excellence Beyond the Classroom.
#LionPrideSpotlight #HoweLionPride #PKC #OklahomaYouthChampion #TreeingWalkerCoonhound #GoLions
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Congratulations to Howe 5th grade student athletes . . . Teryn Hildebrant, Mikah Twyman, and Jayla Thomas on an incredible accomplishment!
These outstanding Howe Lady Lions helped lead the N10SITY 5th Grade Travel Basketball Team to the 2026 2nd Annual Peach Jam National Championship, earning the title of 5th Grade Girls National Champions!
Winning a national championship is about much more than bringing home a trophy or a ring. It represents months of hard work, dedication, sacrifice, and countless hours spent practicing, learning, and growing together as a team. It also reflects the unwavering support of coaches, families, and teammates who believed in one another every step of the way.
At an age when these young athletes are still developing their skills, becoming National Champions is an extraordinary achievement and a testament to what can happen when commitment, teamwork, and determination come together with a shared goal.
Congratulations, Teryn, Mikah, and Jayla! Your Howe family is proud of the way you represent our school both on and off the court. Keep dreaming big and inspiring others through your hard work and sportsmanship!
Celebrating Excellence Beyond the Classroom.
#LionPrideSpotlight #HoweLionPride #NationalChampions #N10SITY #YouthBasketball #GoLions
Congratulations to Howe 5th grade student athletes . . . Teryn Hildebrant, Mikah Twyman, and Jayla Thomas on an incredible accomplishment!
These outstanding Howe Lady Lions helped lead the N10SITY 5th Grade Travel Basketball Team to the 2026 2nd Annual Peach Jam National Championship, earning the title of 5th Grade Girls National Champions!
Winning a national championship is about much more than bringing home a trophy or a ring. It represents months of hard work, dedication, sacrifice, and countless hours spent practicing, learning, and growing together as a team. It also reflects the unwavering support of coaches, families, and teammates who believed in one another every step of the way.
At an age when these young athletes are still developing their skills, becoming National Champions is an extraordinary achievement and a testament to what can happen when commitment, teamwork, and determination come together with a shared goal.
Congratulations, Teryn, Mikah, and Jayla! Your Howe family is proud of the way you represent our school both on and off the court. Keep dreaming big and inspiring others through your hard work and sportsmanship!
Celebrating Excellence Beyond the Classroom.
#LionPrideSpotlight #HoweLionPride #NationalChampions #N10SITY #YouthBasketball #GoLions
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Congratulations to Howe 7th grade student athletes . . . Jaxi May, Kambree Gammel, Kenzington Breashears, Sophia Toney, and Brynn Barnhart on an outstanding summer season with 918 Elite Fastpitch!
These talented Howe Lions helped lead their team to a USSSA Arkansas State Championship, earning 1st Place through hard work, dedication, teamwork, and perseverance.
Winning a state championship is a remarkable accomplishment and reflects the countless hours these athletes have invested in developing their skills while representing both their travel team and Howe Public Schools with excellence, character, and sportsmanship.
Adding to this incredible achievement, all five athletes have also qualified for the 2026 USSSA Oklahoma All-State Tournament, where they will compete alongside some of the top softball players in the state.
Congratulations, Jaxi, Kambree, Kenzington, Sophia, and Brynn! We are proud of the way you continue to represent Howe on and off the field. Also a big congratulations to their Coaches: Kendall Breashears & Ross Barnhart!
Celebrating Excellence Beyond the Classroom.
#LionPrideSpotlight #HoweLionPride #918Elite #USSSAStateChampions #USSSAAllState #GoLions
Everything You Need to Start the School Year is Here!
The 2026–2027 Howe Public Schools Back-to-School Newsletter is now available! Whether you're a returning family or joining us for the first time, this guide is your one-stop resource for everything you need to know before the first day of school.
Inside you'll find:
Back-to-School Open House information
First Day of School reminders (Thursday, August 13)
Returning Student Enrollment & New Student information
ParentSquare and PowerSchool setup instructions
School supply lists, calendars, and student handbook
FREE breakfast & lunch for every Howe student again this year
RankOne athletic eligibility information for grades 7–12
Virtual & Blended Learning opportunities
Johnson O'Malley (JOM) enrollment and school supply information
Bell-to-Bell, No Cell Phone Policy updates
Campus map, important contacts, and much more!
Please take a few minutes to read through the newsletter before school begins. It answers many common questions and includes links to important forms and resources to help your family start the year prepared and informed.
Read the complete Back-to-School Newsletter here:
https://bit.ly/backtoschool2627
We can't wait to welcome our Lions back for another amazing year of learning, growth, and success. See you soon!
The 2026–2027 Howe Public Schools Back-to-School Newsletter is now available! Whether you're a returning family or joining us for the first time, this guide is your one-stop resource for everything you need to know before the first day of school.
Inside you'll find:
Back-to-School Open House information
First Day of School reminders (Thursday, August 13)
Returning Student Enrollment & New Student information
ParentSquare and PowerSchool setup instructions
School supply lists, calendars, and student handbook
FREE breakfast & lunch for every Howe student again this year
RankOne athletic eligibility information for grades 7–12
Virtual & Blended Learning opportunities
Johnson O'Malley (JOM) enrollment and school supply information
Bell-to-Bell, No Cell Phone Policy updates
Campus map, important contacts, and much more!
Please take a few minutes to read through the newsletter before school begins. It answers many common questions and includes links to important forms and resources to help your family start the year prepared and informed.
Read the complete Back-to-School Newsletter here:
https://bit.ly/backtoschool2627
We can't wait to welcome our Lions back for another amazing year of learning, growth, and success. See you soon!
Lion Pride Spotlight - Today we're proud to recognize the Howe Choctaw Nation Youth Advisory Board (YAB) for making a difference in our community!
On July 22, students from the Howe YAB chapter volunteered with the LeFlore County Community Coalition, helping pack more than 900 backpacks filled with school supplies for local students and families preparing for the new school year.
This project is a wonderful example of leadership in action. By giving their time to serve others, these students demonstrated compassion, teamwork, and a commitment to making a positive impact in our community.
A special thank you to Advisor Brandie Lovell for encouraging and supporting these students as they develop their leadership skills through service.
Thank you, Howe YAB, for representing Howe Public Schools with pride and showing that true leadership begins with serving others. We are proud of you!
Celebrating Excellence Beyond the Classroom.
#LionPrideSpotlight #ChoctawNationYAB #CommunityService
On July 22, students from the Howe YAB chapter volunteered with the LeFlore County Community Coalition, helping pack more than 900 backpacks filled with school supplies for local students and families preparing for the new school year.
This project is a wonderful example of leadership in action. By giving their time to serve others, these students demonstrated compassion, teamwork, and a commitment to making a positive impact in our community.
A special thank you to Advisor Brandie Lovell for encouraging and supporting these students as they develop their leadership skills through service.
Thank you, Howe YAB, for representing Howe Public Schools with pride and showing that true leadership begins with serving others. We are proud of you!
Celebrating Excellence Beyond the Classroom.
#LionPrideSpotlight #ChoctawNationYAB #CommunityService
Attention Parents of 7th–12th Grade Student-Athletes!
Beginning this school year, the OSSAA requires all athletic eligibility paperwork to be completed annually through the RankOne system before student-athletes are eligible to compete.
Parents/guardians must:
✅ Complete all required RankOne eligibility forms
✅ Upload a current athletic physical
✅ Submit all required documents before competition
An important parent letter with complete instructions, physical information, and answers to frequently asked questions is available here:
https://bit.ly/rankonehowelions
Please complete these requirements as soon as possible to ensure your Howe Lion is ready for the upcoming season.
Questions? Contact your child's coach or Greg Nichols, Athletic Director, at gregnichols@howeschools.org. Go Lions!
Beginning this school year, the OSSAA requires all athletic eligibility paperwork to be completed annually through the RankOne system before student-athletes are eligible to compete.
Parents/guardians must:
✅ Complete all required RankOne eligibility forms
✅ Upload a current athletic physical
✅ Submit all required documents before competition
An important parent letter with complete instructions, physical information, and answers to frequently asked questions is available here:
https://bit.ly/rankonehowelions
Please complete these requirements as soon as possible to ensure your Howe Lion is ready for the upcoming season.
Questions? Contact your child's coach or Greg Nichols, Athletic Director, at gregnichols@howeschools.org. Go Lions!
Welcome to the Pride, Courtney Ray!
We’re excited to welcome Courtney Ray to Howe Public Schools as our new 3rd & 4th Grade ELA Teacher!
Courtney comes to us from Poteau, Oklahoma, and is looking forward to helping our students discover the joy of reading while building a lifelong love for books. As someone who loves to read herself, she’s excited to share that passion with her classroom every day.
We’re thrilled to have Courtney join the Howe Lions family and know she’ll make a wonderful impact on our elementary students.
Please join us in giving Mrs. Ray a warm Howe Lion welcome!
#HoweLions #WelcomeToThePride #ReadersAreLeaders #HowePublicSchools
We’re excited to welcome Courtney Ray to Howe Public Schools as our new 3rd & 4th Grade ELA Teacher!
Courtney comes to us from Poteau, Oklahoma, and is looking forward to helping our students discover the joy of reading while building a lifelong love for books. As someone who loves to read herself, she’s excited to share that passion with her classroom every day.
We’re thrilled to have Courtney join the Howe Lions family and know she’ll make a wonderful impact on our elementary students.
Please join us in giving Mrs. Ray a warm Howe Lion welcome!
#HoweLions #WelcomeToThePride #ReadersAreLeaders #HowePublicSchools
Welcome to the Pride, Coach Tucker LeMay!
We’re excited to welcome Tucker LeMay to Howe Public Schools as our Junior High & High School Head Baseball Coach!
Coach LeMay is a Howe-area neighbor from Whitesboro, Oklahoma, and he’s eager to begin this new chapter on the other side of the game—sharing his knowledge, passion, and love for baseball with our student-athletes.
When he’s not on the field, Tucker enjoys hunting and fishing, relaxing with a glass of tea, and even plays the guitar. His advice to our students is simple, but powerful:
“Live in the moment.”
We’re excited to see the impact Coach LeMay will have as he invests in our athletes both on and off the field.
Please join us in giving Coach LeMay a warm Howe Lions welcome!
Come out and support our Howe Lions Baseball program! Games are posted on our District Activities Calendar at www.howeschools.org
#HoweLions #WelcomeToThePride #HoweBaseball #OnceALionAlwaysALion
Welcome Back, Shana Sumpter!
We’re excited to welcome Shana Sumpter back to Howe Public Schools!
Many of you may remember Shana from her previous time with us as a teacher’s aide. This year, she’s returning in a new role as our Communication Skills/Enrichment (Intervention) Teacher for 6th & 7th grade. She will also be supporting our middle school Native American students through our Indian Education Program, providing remediation and intervention services to help every student reach their full potential.
As a proud Howe graduate and member of the very first Howe Lady Lions 5-on-5 basketball team that advanced to the State Tournament semifinals, Shana truly embodies what it means to be #OnceALionAlwaysALion. Her heart for students, passion for helping them grow in confidence, and belief that progress is more important than perfection make her a wonderful addition to our team.
Please join us in giving Mrs. Sumpter a warm Howe Lion welcome as she returns home to invest in the next generation of Lions!
Welcome back to the Pride, Shana! #HoweLions #OnceALionAlwaysALion #LionPride #HowePublicSchools
Introducing Lion Pride Spotlight! Our Howe Lions are doing incredible things every day—not just in the classroom, but in athletics, academics, fine arts, agriculture, church youth groups, clubs, scouting, rodeo, dance, music, hobbies, volunteer service, leadership, and countless other activities. We want to celebrate those accomplishments with our school community! If your Howe student has recently achieved something special outside of school, we’d love to hear about it. Submit a brief description and a few photos for consideration in our new Lion Pride Spotlight feature on our website and social media. Whether it’s earning an award, qualifying for a competition, completing a meaningful service project, reaching a personal milestone, or accomplishing something unique, we want to help celebrate the many ways our students make Howe proud. While we may not be able to feature every submission, we’ll do our best to showcase the outstanding achievements of our students throughout the year. ❤️ Submit an achievement today: https://bit.ly/lionpridespotlight Celebrating Excellence Beyond the Classroom. ❤️🦁🤍
Attention Howe Public Schools Johnson O'Malley (JOM) Families – School Supply Assistance & Academic Incentives
The Howe Johnson O'Malley (JOM) Program is proud to support our eligible Native American students with resources that help them succeed both in and out of the classroom!
School Supply Assistance
Eligible JOM students (EC–12th grade) may receive a $30 Visa school supply card to help with back-to-school expenses.
Academic Incentives
JOM students in 1st–12th grade can also earn rewards for academic excellence each semester:
⭐ All A's: $35 Visa card
⭐ A's & B's: $15 Visa card
Parents/guardians are asked to complete the required JOM Needs Assessment (scan the QR code) during pickup. This forms help us better understand the needs of our families and ensure JOM funds are used in ways that best support our students.
Please review the attached graphics for:
✔️ School supply card pickup dates and times
✔️ Academic incentive information
✔️ The JOM Needs Assessment QR code
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Tammy Parks, JOM Program Director, at tammygparks@howeschools.org or 918-635-4071.
We look forward to serving our Howe JOM families and wish everyone a fantastic 2026–2027 school year!
The Howe Johnson O'Malley (JOM) Program is proud to support our eligible Native American students with resources that help them succeed both in and out of the classroom!
School Supply Assistance
Eligible JOM students (EC–12th grade) may receive a $30 Visa school supply card to help with back-to-school expenses.
Academic Incentives
JOM students in 1st–12th grade can also earn rewards for academic excellence each semester:
⭐ All A's: $35 Visa card
⭐ A's & B's: $15 Visa card
Parents/guardians are asked to complete the required JOM Needs Assessment (scan the QR code) during pickup. This forms help us better understand the needs of our families and ensure JOM funds are used in ways that best support our students.
Please review the attached graphics for:
✔️ School supply card pickup dates and times
✔️ Academic incentive information
✔️ The JOM Needs Assessment QR code
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Tammy Parks, JOM Program Director, at tammygparks@howeschools.org or 918-635-4071.
We look forward to serving our Howe JOM families and wish everyone a fantastic 2026–2027 school year!
Lion Pride Spotlight
Congratulations to Howe 8th Grade Student, Whit Brown on an outstanding performance at the North Texas Golf Regional!
Whit fired an incredible 3-under-par 69 in yesterday's opening round and currently sits 2nd place heading into today's final round. He'll tee off at 1:40 p.m. alongside the tournament leader.
We are proud to celebrate Whit's dedication, hard work, and success as he represents himself and the Howe community at a high level.
Good luck, Whit—we're cheering for you!
Follow the live leaderboard here: https://www.jgnc.org/Scoreboard?TournamentID=32555
#HoweProud #LionPrideSpotlight
Congratulations to Howe 8th Grade Student, Whit Brown on an outstanding performance at the North Texas Golf Regional!
Whit fired an incredible 3-under-par 69 in yesterday's opening round and currently sits 2nd place heading into today's final round. He'll tee off at 1:40 p.m. alongside the tournament leader.
We are proud to celebrate Whit's dedication, hard work, and success as he represents himself and the Howe community at a high level.
Good luck, Whit—we're cheering for you!
Follow the live leaderboard here: https://www.jgnc.org/Scoreboard?TournamentID=32555
#HoweProud #LionPrideSpotlight
Congratulations to Our All-State Lady Lions!
Howe High School is proud to recognize Slatey Jo Free and Kadynce Delt for representing the Lady Lions in the 2026 Oklahoma Coaches Association Girls Basketball All-State Game as members of the Small East All-State Team!
The duo, along with their high school coach Chris Brown, represented Howe with pride as they took the court one final time wearing an All-State jersey.
Over the past four years, Slatey and Kadynce helped lead the Lady Lions to an incredible 103 victories, highlighted by an OSSAA State Championship and a State Runner-Up finish. Their impact reaches far beyond the scoreboard through their leadership, sportsmanship, work ethic, and commitment to the Lady Lion tradition.
We congratulate these outstanding student-athletes on this well-deserved honor and wish them the very best in the next chapter of their journeys. Slatey will continue her basketball career at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, and Kadynce will continue her softball career at Providence.
Congratulations, Coach Brown, Slatey, and Kadynce on a memorable All-State experience and for representing Howe Public Schools with excellence!
T-shirt orders for elementary fundraiser will be given out when school starts or will be available in the office at any time starting this week. Orders are due Sept. 11, 2026 but if enough orders are put in before then, we may do two orders.
Attention: NEW STUDENTS
If you have completed a pre-enrollment registration for a new student, please check the email you provided to us for an update. The status of your enrollment will be emailed to you once your information has been reviewed. If approved, you will be provided with an Access ID and Access Password to create your parent account in PowerSchool. After you have created your account, please log into PowerSchool to complete the enrollment process. If you live out of the Howe School District, you will also need to pick up a transfer form from the school office to complete and turn in.
*See comments for account creation tips.
Parents of seniors: If you would like to assist with this year's senior sunrise, which will be held on the first Friday (Aug 14) at 6:30 a.m., you may contact Heather Hamilton or Kristina Jones. If you need a contact number for either of these parents, please call Mrs. Westfall at 918.635.4126. Please help spread the word by sharing this post with other Howe High School Senior parents.
A donor in our community would like to bless Howe Families in need with clothing and supplies for school. If your student(s) could benefit from this assistance, please complete the form attached:
https://forms.gle/bSejsDbKuBD28zj88
https://forms.gle/bSejsDbKuBD28zj88
If you have not enrolled your students going into our 3YO or PK classes for this coming year, please come by the office and fill out an enrollment packet as soon as possible. The office will be open Monday through Wednesday this week and Monday through Thursday next week. This really helps us with getting class lists together and planning for the coming school year. Also, if you student will not be attending Howe Elementary this coming year, please email me at donnamorris@howeschools.org.
⛽ Update for our Diesel Customers!
Good news! Road diesel pumps #5 and #6 are back up and running.
The “Out of Service” sign is still posted, but it can be ignored and will be removed soon.
Thank you for your patience, and we appreciate your continued support of the Howe Lions Fuel Station! 🦁