CONGRATULATIONS! A huge shoutout to Howe HS students Jacey Frizzell and Christopher Kelley for being accepted into the 2026 BEST STEP Summer Program at the Kiamichi Technology Centers Poteau campus!
Students were required to complete an application and interview process, and we are so proud of both of them for earning this opportunity.
This will be Jacey’s second year in the program and Christopher’s first—what an accomplishment for both!
The BEST STEP Summer Program provides a four-week, part-time paid internship where students gain real-world work experience and build important job readiness skills. It’s an incredible opportunity to grow, learn, and prepare for future careers.
We know you’ll both represent Howe well—congratulations again!
Students were required to complete an application and interview process, and we are so proud of both of them for earning this opportunity.
This will be Jacey’s second year in the program and Christopher’s first—what an accomplishment for both!
The BEST STEP Summer Program provides a four-week, part-time paid internship where students gain real-world work experience and build important job readiness skills. It’s an incredible opportunity to grow, learn, and prepare for future careers.
We know you’ll both represent Howe well—congratulations again!
Howe Public Schools Bond Election
🗳 Tuesday, April 7, 2026
⏰ 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Vote at your regular polling place
This bond issue is for $995,000. Bond funds, along with district building fund money, will be used to support the next phase of the high school construction project. This work continues progress from the current project that began with federal funds.
Please remember to vote.
🗳 Tuesday, April 7, 2026
⏰ 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Vote at your regular polling place
This bond issue is for $995,000. Bond funds, along with district building fund money, will be used to support the next phase of the high school construction project. This work continues progress from the current project that began with federal funds.
Please remember to vote.
We are so PROUD of Robby Wecker and Tiberius Ellis for stepping up to represent our school and advocate for healthier futures at the state Capitol! Oklahoma students in Youth Action for Health Leadership (YAHL) are making their voices heard at the state Capitol. Through the CounterAct campaign, they’re speaking with lawmakers about the rise in youth vaping and the urgent need for stronger e-cigarette policies. 🦁
Softball and Baseball schedule for elementary.
Howe Baseball this week Today @Pocola Jh 4 varsity and jv to follow
Tuesday Jh baseball at smithville 4:00 Varsity and jv game has been cancelled and moved to April 13 at home.
Thursday Jh at Leflore 4:00 Varsity @Hqworth 3pm v,jv
Friday Jh game at Cameron has been CANCELLED and moved to April 21st at Cameron 2pm.
Mrs. Atkins 5th grade Science class recently explored hands-on STEM learning by creating clouds in a jar!
Students discovered how clouds form by observing evaporation and condensation in action. Using warm water and tiny particles in the air, they saw how water vapor cools and gathers around particles (called condensation nuclei) to form a cloud—just like what happens in Earth’s atmosphere.
Through this experiment, students practiced making predictions, observing changes, and using scientific vocabulary while modeling a real-world process from the water cycle.
Hands-on experiments like this help bring science to life and make learning memorable!
Students discovered how clouds form by observing evaporation and condensation in action. Using warm water and tiny particles in the air, they saw how water vapor cools and gathers around particles (called condensation nuclei) to form a cloud—just like what happens in Earth’s atmosphere.
Through this experiment, students practiced making predictions, observing changes, and using scientific vocabulary while modeling a real-world process from the water cycle.
Hands-on experiments like this help bring science to life and make learning memorable!
JH softball will play in the Panama LadyBack Spring classic starting tomorrow at 4:10, F1 in Panama! Bracket attached!
PAWSITIVE PERFORMERS for this week for practicing respect, acting resposibly, working hard and staying safe are Tucker, Hallee, Chloey, Wesson (picture coming soon), Jacob, Raylan, Bella and Harper. Keep up the great work!
🦁⚾ CHAMPIONS! ⚾🦁
The Howe Lions are bringing home the hardware!
With a dominant 9-1 victory over the Pocola Indians, the Lions claimed the Smithville Invitational Baseball Tournament Championship!
Strong bats, solid defense, and a full team effort led Howe to a big win on the final stage.
Congratulations, Lions! Keep rolling!
#GoLions #HoweBaseball #Champions #LionPride
Mrs. Casey's 4th grade classes recently read a story about the first walk on the moon called "The Moon Over Star" and then were able to experience the moon and space using our VR headsets. Some students claimed is was the best day ever.
💕Once a Lion, Always a Lion 💕
Our Howe family is lifting up one of our own. Ginger is a former member of the Howe school family and will always be part of our Lion community.
She is the mother of our MS ELA teacher, Callie Brown, and the proud grandmother of our students Britlie and Cooper.
We invite our Howe community to come together in support, encouragement, and love during this time. Whether you are able to attend, contribute, or simply keep Ginger and her family in your thoughts and prayers, it all means so much.
Once a Lion, always a Lion. 🦁💛
#HoweLions #LionFamily
Howe high school Baseball Today @Smithville Tournament 11:00am vs Pocola.
Current Sophomores and Juniors interested in the Howe High School Student Internship Program for the 2026-27 school year must submit an application by April 16, 2026 (before pre-enrollment). Applications are available in Mrs. Westfall's office.
ALL STATE HONORS
What an incredible accomplishment for three of our Howe Lady Lion Seniors!
Congratulations to
🔥 Kadynce Delt
🔥 Slatey Jo Free
🔥 Josey Peterson
on being named to the OGBCA Small East All State Team!
Being selected All State is one of the highest honors a high school athlete can receive. It means these young ladies have been recognized among the very best players in the entire state, not just for their talent on the court, but for their work ethic, leadership, and impact on the game.
This recognition reflects countless hours of practice, dedication, and heart. It represents how they compete, how they lead, and how they represent Howe with pride every single time they step on the floor.
We are so proud of these seniors and the legacy they leave behind for future Lady Lions. Your hard work has truly paid off!
#HoweLadyLions #AllState #LionPride #GoldBallStandard
What an incredible accomplishment for three of our Howe Lady Lion Seniors!
Congratulations to
🔥 Kadynce Delt
🔥 Slatey Jo Free
🔥 Josey Peterson
on being named to the OGBCA Small East All State Team!
Being selected All State is one of the highest honors a high school athlete can receive. It means these young ladies have been recognized among the very best players in the entire state, not just for their talent on the court, but for their work ethic, leadership, and impact on the game.
This recognition reflects countless hours of practice, dedication, and heart. It represents how they compete, how they lead, and how they represent Howe with pride every single time they step on the floor.
We are so proud of these seniors and the legacy they leave behind for future Lady Lions. Your hard work has truly paid off!
#HoweLadyLions #AllState #LionPride #GoldBallStandard
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Howe Public Schools will begin OSTP (state testing) for 3rd through 8th grade on April the 13th. It is always important that your child be at school, but between now and then it is especially important so that teachers have every opportunity to ensure that they get those last minute important skills covered and reviewed before testing begins. During testing, students need to be at school everyday if at all possible. It is extremely hard to schedule make-up tests when a student misses and the majority of students tend to do better when they test at the same time as their class and not at an alternate time.
We always want students to be encouraged to do their best and not be scared or overly nervous about taking the tests. It is their time to show what they know and put their best effort forward. Parents can play a big part in this by giving words of encouragement, having students at school, making sure they get a good night's sleep, being on time and early enough to eat breakfast if needed and showing your support for them and the teachers because they have all worked so hard this year.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office at (918) 658-3508
We always want students to be encouraged to do their best and not be scared or overly nervous about taking the tests. It is their time to show what they know and put their best effort forward. Parents can play a big part in this by giving words of encouragement, having students at school, making sure they get a good night's sleep, being on time and early enough to eat breakfast if needed and showing your support for them and the teachers because they have all worked so hard this year.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office at (918) 658-3508
Just a reminder that Friday, March 27th is a scheduled virtual day for students. Staff will be on campus for PD.
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We are proud to celebrate Coach Chris Brown for being named an FCA All-State Coach!
Coach Brown serves as our Lady Lions Head Basketball Coach, Junior High Lady Lions Coach, Transportation Director, and Elementary Assistant Principal. His leadership, both on the court and across our campus, continues to make a lasting impact on our students and athletes.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is a national organization that encourages coaches and athletes to grow in their faith and use sports as a platform to lead, serve, and inspire others. The FCA All-State recognition honors coaches who model those values through leadership, integrity, and their impact on student-athletes.
Coach Brown’s Bio:
Chris Brown, Howe High School
Sport Coached: Basketball
Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 3:14
“I have been in Church since I was old enough to remember. My personal walk with God began at a Church Camp in Rosebud, Arkansas some 40 years ago. Since that day I have done my level best to do what God wanted me to do. For the past 27 years I have been the Head Girls basketball coach at Howe where we use the idea and guiding principles of God first, family second, education third and then basketball. I regret decisions I make during games all of the time but not my idea of creating a God centered program.”
Role with FCA: I have been involved with FCA indirectly for 15–20 years.
Family:
Wife: Rachel
Adult Children: Britt Brown, Megan Carter, Gaven Brown
Coach Brown will be honored at FCA’s 52nd Annual All-State event later this month.
🎟️ Tickets are available at okfca.org
#HoweLions #FCA #AllStateCoach #LeadWithFaith
Coach Brown serves as our Lady Lions Head Basketball Coach, Junior High Lady Lions Coach, Transportation Director, and Elementary Assistant Principal. His leadership, both on the court and across our campus, continues to make a lasting impact on our students and athletes.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is a national organization that encourages coaches and athletes to grow in their faith and use sports as a platform to lead, serve, and inspire others. The FCA All-State recognition honors coaches who model those values through leadership, integrity, and their impact on student-athletes.
Coach Brown’s Bio:
Chris Brown, Howe High School
Sport Coached: Basketball
Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 3:14
“I have been in Church since I was old enough to remember. My personal walk with God began at a Church Camp in Rosebud, Arkansas some 40 years ago. Since that day I have done my level best to do what God wanted me to do. For the past 27 years I have been the Head Girls basketball coach at Howe where we use the idea and guiding principles of God first, family second, education third and then basketball. I regret decisions I make during games all of the time but not my idea of creating a God centered program.”
Role with FCA: I have been involved with FCA indirectly for 15–20 years.
Family:
Wife: Rachel
Adult Children: Britt Brown, Megan Carter, Gaven Brown
Coach Brown will be honored at FCA’s 52nd Annual All-State event later this month.
🎟️ Tickets are available at okfca.org
#HoweLions #FCA #AllStateCoach #LeadWithFaith
