Howe Public Schools

A Special Treat for Our Howe HS Faculty & Staff! A big thank you to Alisha Plummer and the STS Foundation Student Exchange program for treating our staff to a delicious lunch from Si Señor Restaurant today! We are so grateful for this partnership and the opportunity it brings to our school. Through the years, we’ve had the privilege of learning alongside students from around the world, celebrating cultures, building connections, and creating lifelong memories. A special shoutout to Alisha, who has personally hosted exchange students for 9 years, welcoming 9 students into her home from 8 different countries. What an incredible impact! This year, we are proud to have: 🇧🇷 Bozza Bittencourt, Brazil — Host Family: Chris & Brandie Lovell 🇦🇹 Florian Stiebellehner, Austria 🇳🇱 Esmee Doek, The Netherlands — Host Family: Matthew & Alisha Plummer Howe has proudly welcomed 30+ students through STS over the years—each one becoming part of the Lion family. Once you’re a Lion, you’re always a Lion. 🦁

The Howe Lady Lions season came to an end today after a hard-fought battle against #1 Dale in the semifinals of the 4A Slowpitch State Tournament. While this isn’t the ending we hoped for, we could not be more proud of this group of girls and the fight, heart, and determination they showed all season long. ❤️🥎🖤 Thank you to our parents, students, staff, community, and fans for the incredible support throughout the season and during our state tournament run. Your support never went unnoticed, and we are proud to represent Howe every time we take the field. Thank you, Lady Lion family, for an unforgettable season. #KappaHowe #LadyLions #ProudToBeALion

🔥 The Howe Lady Lions are back on the field and getting warmed up for Game 2 of the 4A Slowpitch State Tournament! First pitch is tentatively set for 3:45 PM! Let’s pack the stands, be loud, and keep this run going! ❤️🥎🖤 #KappaHowe #LadyLions #StateTournament #HoweSoftball #RoadToGold

Please note, the May 7 Howe High School Awards Assembly start time has been moved 30 minutes to 8:30 AM.
Please leave the front section of the auditorium open for seniors and senior parents.

🦁🥎 FINAL – LADY LIONS WIN! 🥎🦁 Howe Lady Lions 16 Pocola 12 🔥 UNREAL COMEBACK. TOTAL DOMINANCE. 🔥 The Lady Lions exploded offensively and powered their way to a HUGE State Tournament victory! From down early to finishing strong, this team showed HEART and FIRE when it mattered most! 🏆 ADVANCING IN THE STATE TOURNAMENT 🕓 Next game: 4:00 PM LET’S GO LADY LIONS! 🦁🔥

🦁🥎 STATE TOURNAMENT UPDATE 🥎🦁 Bottom of 6th Howe Lady Lions 16 Pocola 12 💥💥 BACK-TO-BACK FIREPOWER! 💥💥 KALI PATTERSON (#42) launches a 2-RUN HOME RUN to extend the Lady Lions lead! 🔥🔥 The bats are EXPLODING in Shawnee and Howe is taking control! LET’S GO LADY LIONS! 🦁🔥

🦁🥎 STATE TOURNAMENT UPDATE 🥎🦁 Bottom of 6th Howe Lady Lions 14 Pocola 12 💥💥 ANOTHER BOMB! 💥💥 #30 KRISALYN PATTERSON with her SECOND HOME RUN of the game to extend the Lady Lions lead! 🔥 The bats are ON FIRE in Shawnee and the Lady Lions are pulling away! LET’S GO LADY LIONS! 🦁🔥

🦁🥎 STATE TOURNAMENT UPDATE 🥎🦁 Top of 6th Howe Lady Lions 13 Pocola 12 💥💥 TAKE THE LEAD! 💥💥 KADYNCE DELT CRUSHES a 2-RUN HOME RUN to put the Lady Lions on top!! 🔥 The energy is electric in Shawnee and the Lady Lions are rolling! LET’S GO LADY LIONS! 🦁🔥

🦁🥎 STATE TOURNAMENT UPDATE 🥎🦁 Bottom of 5th Pocola 12 Howe Lady Lions 11 Lady Lions at bat! After that HUGE grand slam by Karley Duvall, the momentum is on our side… let’s keep it rolling! Make some noise, Lion Nation! 🦁 LET’S GO LADY LIONS!

🚨 IMPORTANT NOTICE – STATE TOURNAMENT INFO 🚨 We are seeing spam posts and fake accounts circulating today related to the OSSAA State Slow-Pitch Tournament. Some are posing as OSSAA or other organizations and sharing unofficial or unsafe links. ⚠️ Please DO NOT click on any links unless they come directly from Howe Public Schools (HPS). For accurate and safe information: ✅ Trust posts from Howe Public Schools official pages only ✅ Use official sites like OSSAA.com or NFHS Network ❌ Avoid links in comments or from unfamiliar accounts We will continue to share all verified updates, game info, and streaming links. Thank you for helping us keep our community safe online while we cheer on the Lady Lions! 🦁🥎

Good luck! 🦁 HOWE LADY LIONS SOFTBALL 🥎 STATE TOURNAMENT GAME DAY 2026 OSSAA Class 4A Slow-Pitch State Championship FireLake Ballpark – Shawnee Tuesday, May 5 Game Time: 11:30 AM Field 3 MATCHUP Howe Lady Lions vs. Pocola Admission Online tickets: OSSAA.com Cash at gate: $13 Can’t make it? Watch LIVE on NFHS Network Road to State continues… Winner advances to play at 4:00 PM Let’s Go Lady Lions! Bring the energy, wear your red & black, and pack the stands!

Last call for lost and found. After Thursday, the lost and found will be donated.

Howe Baseball will start Regional play Thursday @Cashion. The Lions first game will be at 1:30pm

Congratulations to our 8th Grade Honor Grads. 8th Grade Graduation is scheduled for TODAY, May 4 at 6 pm in the Gymnasium. #HPSLions

Thank you to each and everyone of our staff members at Howe Public Schools!

HOWE BASKETBALL CAMPS 2026 🏀
Online Registration is NOW OPEN!

Girls Camp: https://bit.ly/howegirlsbasketballcamp2026
Boys Camp: https://bit.ly/howeboysbasketballcamp2026

All schools are welcome!

Join us for three days of fun, fast-paced, skills-packed basketball designed to help young athletes grow in confidence and ability on the court.

GIRLS CAMP
Grades: Entering 3rd–9th (exceptions upon request)
Dates: May 18–20
Time: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Howe High School Gym
Instructors: Chris Brown, Shawn Womack, and Howe Lady Lions players

BOYS CAMP
Grades: Entering 3rd–9th (exceptions upon request)
Dates: May 18–20
Time: 1:00–4:00 PM
Location: Howe High School Gym
Instructors: Britt Brown, Josiah Mitchell, and Howe Lions players

Cost: $50 per camper (includes camp t-shirt)

Both camps will focus on individual skill development including ball-handling, shooting, defense, footwork, and team fundamentals, using drills and techniques from our high school programs in a fun and age-appropriate way. Campers will also build confidence, teamwork, and a love for the game.

Concessions will be available daily. Spots fill up quickly, so don’t wait!

#HPSLions

Happy National Principals Day to our Howe principals!
Thank you for your leadership, your heart for students, and the difference you make every day.

HPS Library hosted the first "Spin It to Win It" AR Rewards Day today! 70 students who earned 50, 100, 250, and 300 points this year got to spin the wheel for prizes. We also recognized our first ever "Millionaire's Club" readers--Isla and Carson read over 1M words; Jared and Zandra read over 2M words; and Briley read over 3M words!!! We are SO PROUD of all of our readers!

Mrs. Yakel’s Senior English classes got to make a special memory today with Senior Kindergarten Day! Students went “back to kindergarten” for the day, hearing a special story, making All About Me artwork, creating a poster that represents each class, and of course eating favorite school day snacks! Finally, they played dress up with super hero capes and shades for a special photo op. This special day was a reward for these seniors’ hard work all year! Congratulations, class of 2026! “Oh the places you’ll go!” Mrs. Yakel is so proud of you all!

Reminder: Physicals for any athlete entering grades 6th-12th in the upcoming 2026-27 school year will be on May 6th at 8:30 AM in the Lobby of the new gym. Cost is $10. Current JOM students' physicals will be paid out of the Howe JOM fund.