Did you know that February 15 was National School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day? Howe Schools would like to thank our SRO Officers for all they do.
📚🦁 Read Across America Week at Howe Public Schools! 🦁📚
March 2–6
Get ready, Lions! We are celebrating a week full of reading, imagination, and FUN with themed dress-up days!
Here’s what’s happening:
Monday – Seuss-tastic Day
Dress up as your favorite Dr. Seuss character and celebrate the joy of reading!
Tuesday – Reading Gives You Superpowers
Show your love for the extraordinary! Wear your favorite superhero shirt.
Wednesday – Get Lost in a Book
“Come find me if you can!” 👀
Wear camouflage and blend in with a good book!
Thursday – Cozy Up with a Good Book
Snuggle up in your comfy clothes or pajamas and enjoy some reading time.
Friday – Team Up for Reading
Show off your favorite sports team! Wear a jersey or team shirt.
We can’t wait to see our Howe Lions showing their school spirit and love for reading all week long! 📚✨
#HoweLions #ReadAcrossAmerica #LionPride #ReadersAreLeaders
March 2–6
Get ready, Lions! We are celebrating a week full of reading, imagination, and FUN with themed dress-up days!
Here’s what’s happening:
Monday – Seuss-tastic Day
Dress up as your favorite Dr. Seuss character and celebrate the joy of reading!
Tuesday – Reading Gives You Superpowers
Show your love for the extraordinary! Wear your favorite superhero shirt.
Wednesday – Get Lost in a Book
“Come find me if you can!” 👀
Wear camouflage and blend in with a good book!
Thursday – Cozy Up with a Good Book
Snuggle up in your comfy clothes or pajamas and enjoy some reading time.
Friday – Team Up for Reading
Show off your favorite sports team! Wear a jersey or team shirt.
We can’t wait to see our Howe Lions showing their school spirit and love for reading all week long! 📚✨
#HoweLions #ReadAcrossAmerica #LionPride #ReadersAreLeaders
Students who wish to apply for the OHCE Scholarship may pick up an application in Mrs. Donathan's office.
Students must meet the following requirements:
1. The student must be enrolled full-time at a high school in LeFlore County.
2. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 or better grade point average and must attend classes regularly.
3. Students must be a LeFlore County graduate.
4. Students must attend an Oklahoma College or University, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, or Kiamichi Technology Center in the Fall of 2026.
5. The LeFlore County OHCE Scholarship Committee will select the recipient(s) each year.
6. Consideration will be given to a child or grandchild of an OHCE member. (not required)
7. Late applications will not be accepted. If mailed, must be postmarked by APRIL 2, 2026
8. The scholarship check must be picked up by August 31, 2026.
Students must meet the following requirements:
1. The student must be enrolled full-time at a high school in LeFlore County.
2. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 or better grade point average and must attend classes regularly.
3. Students must be a LeFlore County graduate.
4. Students must attend an Oklahoma College or University, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, or Kiamichi Technology Center in the Fall of 2026.
5. The LeFlore County OHCE Scholarship Committee will select the recipient(s) each year.
6. Consideration will be given to a child or grandchild of an OHCE member. (not required)
7. Late applications will not be accepted. If mailed, must be postmarked by APRIL 2, 2026
8. The scholarship check must be picked up by August 31, 2026.
ARCADE MODE ACTIVATED in Mrs. Parks’ Computer Science Classroom! This week, Mrs. Parks’ classroom was alive with creativity, collaboration, and some seriously impressive coding skills.
Our 8th grade and high school Computer Science students wrapped up Code.org Unit 3: Interactive Games & Animations by programming original games in JavaScript. They then transformed the room into a live arcade experience and welcomed younger Lions to serve as official Game Testers.
Visitors did not just play the games. They tested them, chased high scores, and discovered how code controls movement, scoring systems, and overall game logic.
Every single Computer Science student designed and built their own Makey Makey game controller. Using cardboard and conductive materials, students engineered custom controllers that physically interacted with the code they wrote. They explored how circuits function, how input travels to a computer, and how a simple touch can translate into a keyboard command inside their game.
Watching younger students light up when they realized they were completing the circuit was real STEM magic.
This week was about much more than games. It was about students becoming creators, high schoolers mentoring younger Lions, coding meeting hands-on engineering, and confidence shining through every explanation and demonstration.
In Mrs. Parks’ Computer Science classroom, students do not just play games. They design them, program them, build the controllers, and bring their ideas to life.
Our 8th grade and high school Computer Science students wrapped up Code.org Unit 3: Interactive Games & Animations by programming original games in JavaScript. They then transformed the room into a live arcade experience and welcomed younger Lions to serve as official Game Testers.
Visitors did not just play the games. They tested them, chased high scores, and discovered how code controls movement, scoring systems, and overall game logic.
Every single Computer Science student designed and built their own Makey Makey game controller. Using cardboard and conductive materials, students engineered custom controllers that physically interacted with the code they wrote. They explored how circuits function, how input travels to a computer, and how a simple touch can translate into a keyboard command inside their game.
Watching younger students light up when they realized they were completing the circuit was real STEM magic.
This week was about much more than games. It was about students becoming creators, high schoolers mentoring younger Lions, coding meeting hands-on engineering, and confidence shining through every explanation and demonstration.
In Mrs. Parks’ Computer Science classroom, students do not just play games. They design them, program them, build the controllers, and bring their ideas to life.
OSSAA Class 2A Area III District 6 Tournament – Hosted at Howe Public Schools
Howe Public Schools is proud to host the OSSAA Class 2A Area III District6 Tournament. We look forward to welcoming our visiting school - Porter Consolidated, players, and fans for an exciting postseason atmosphere!
Session Times - Thursday, Feb 19
#2 Howe Lady Lions vs Porter Consolidated 6 pm
#12 Howe Lions vs Porter Consolidated 7:30 pm
🎟 Ticket Information
• Cash: $10 (school-aged children and above must purchase a ticket)
• GoFan: $8.35
• Scan the QR Code posted at the gate or on this post to purchase digital tickets
• All GoFan tickets must be redeemed at entry
Accepted Passes:
• OSSAA Media Pass
• OSSAA Playoff Pass (Digital & Paper — digital must be redeemed)
Tournament Brackets
Girls Area III Bracket:
https://ossaaillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BK_2025-26_2AGArea3.pdf
Boys Area III Bracket:
https://ossaaillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BK_2025-26_2ABArea3.pdf
We encourage all fans to model outstanding sportsmanship as we celebrate our student-athletes and represent our communities with pride.
Let’s pack the house and make it a great tournament!
#HPSLions #OSSAAPlayoffs #DistrictTournament #PlayoffBasketball
Howe Public Schools is proud to host the OSSAA Class 2A Area III District6 Tournament. We look forward to welcoming our visiting school - Porter Consolidated, players, and fans for an exciting postseason atmosphere!
Session Times - Thursday, Feb 19
#2 Howe Lady Lions vs Porter Consolidated 6 pm
#12 Howe Lions vs Porter Consolidated 7:30 pm
🎟 Ticket Information
• Cash: $10 (school-aged children and above must purchase a ticket)
• GoFan: $8.35
• Scan the QR Code posted at the gate or on this post to purchase digital tickets
• All GoFan tickets must be redeemed at entry
Accepted Passes:
• OSSAA Media Pass
• OSSAA Playoff Pass (Digital & Paper — digital must be redeemed)
Tournament Brackets
Girls Area III Bracket:
https://ossaaillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BK_2025-26_2AGArea3.pdf
Boys Area III Bracket:
https://ossaaillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BK_2025-26_2ABArea3.pdf
We encourage all fans to model outstanding sportsmanship as we celebrate our student-athletes and represent our communities with pride.
Let’s pack the house and make it a great tournament!
#HPSLions #OSSAAPlayoffs #DistrictTournament #PlayoffBasketball
The STUCO spring blood drive is on Monday February 16th! If you would like to donate, you can sign up at the link below or send an email to Mrs. Wigginton at jessicawigginton@howeschools.org and she will get you signed up!
Thank you for your support!
https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/680257
Thank you for your support!
https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/680257
Seniors, please pick up your cap and gown at Mrs. Westfall's office. You'll need your cap and gown for your Senior Cap and Gown photos, which Mrs. Scarberry has scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 11:00 a.m.
HOWE ELEMENTARY CELEBRATES TWO STATE FINALISTS!
We are proud to share that Lindsay Rana (1st Grade) and Jason Cagle (4th Grade) have been selected as two of only 15 elementary finalists statewide for the 2026 Excellence in Education Awards hosted by the Professional Oklahoma Educators Foundation.
While eligibility is limited to POE members, the selection process is highly competitive, and being named a finalist places Mrs. Rana and Mr. Cagle among the very best elementary educators across Oklahoma.
As part of the nomination process, a professional video crew recently visited Howe Elementary to film both teachers in their classrooms, capturing the exceptional instruction, relationships, and leadership they demonstrate daily.
The awards banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 10 at the NCED Conference Center in Norman, Oklahoma.
To have two finalists from the same elementary campus is an incredible honor and a reflection of the outstanding culture of teaching and learning at Howe.
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Rana and Mr. Cagle and wishing them the very best at the awards banquet!
#HPSLions #HowePride #ExcellenceInEducation
We are proud to share that Lindsay Rana (1st Grade) and Jason Cagle (4th Grade) have been selected as two of only 15 elementary finalists statewide for the 2026 Excellence in Education Awards hosted by the Professional Oklahoma Educators Foundation.
While eligibility is limited to POE members, the selection process is highly competitive, and being named a finalist places Mrs. Rana and Mr. Cagle among the very best elementary educators across Oklahoma.
As part of the nomination process, a professional video crew recently visited Howe Elementary to film both teachers in their classrooms, capturing the exceptional instruction, relationships, and leadership they demonstrate daily.
The awards banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 10 at the NCED Conference Center in Norman, Oklahoma.
To have two finalists from the same elementary campus is an incredible honor and a reflection of the outstanding culture of teaching and learning at Howe.
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Rana and Mr. Cagle and wishing them the very best at the awards banquet!
#HPSLions #HowePride #ExcellenceInEducation
Last call for basketball playoff apparel! Order closes at 8:00 am this morning:
Order here: https://bit.ly/playoff2026
Order here: https://bit.ly/playoff2026
PAWSITIVE PERFORMERS at Howe Elementary are rocking through the school year while practicing respect and acting responsibly. Keep up the good work Ramsey, Emerson, Khylor, Beck, Caden, Izaiah, Alyssa, Tucker, Mason, Traylee, Christopher, Jera, Briley, Cole, Destin, Donald, Kennedie, Allison, Jazlynn, Paxtin, Parker and Donald.
REMINDER - Don't miss the order!Attention Howe Basketball Fans!
Playoff apparel orders are now open for 2026!
Order here: https://bit.ly/playoff2026
Orders will close at 8:00 am on Thursday, February 12.
(Please note - back roster artwork has been updated with corrections)
We have eliminated the online store option due to taxes and credit card processing fees of 6 percent that were added to each order.
Payments must be made to Howe Schools by Friday, February 13. We accept cash or check.
Orders will arrive on Wednesday, February 18.
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Parks at 918-635-4071.
Proceeds from playoff apparel sales help cover OSSAA streaming fees for all playoff games.
Good luck to our Lions and Lady Lions as they enter tournament play!
Playoff apparel orders are now open for 2026!
Order here: https://bit.ly/playoff2026
Orders will close at 8:00 am on Thursday, February 12.
(Please note - back roster artwork has been updated with corrections)
We have eliminated the online store option due to taxes and credit card processing fees of 6 percent that were added to each order.
Payments must be made to Howe Schools by Friday, February 13. We accept cash or check.
Orders will arrive on Wednesday, February 18.
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Parks at 918-635-4071.
Proceeds from playoff apparel sales help cover OSSAA streaming fees for all playoff games.
Good luck to our Lions and Lady Lions as they enter tournament play!
Students in 5th-8th grades spent their afternoon with local author JP Sutmiller. He shared his inspiration for The Boat Boys series and encouraged all of the students to find something they like to read! Scan the QR code to purchase your copy.
HPS Library is excited to host author Jonathon (JP) Sutmiller tomorrow afternoon for students in grades 5-8! JP and his wife Jesse are both educators with ties to Heavener and Hodgen. He has written two books so far in The Boat Boys series. Scan the code to order your copy!
🏀🦁 The Brackets Are Set, Lion Nation! 🦁🏀
The 2026 OSSAA Basketball Playoff Brackets have officially been revealed, and both our Howe Lady Lions and Howe Lions now know the road ahead. We had players, coaches, administrators, and many others at the gym watching the OSSAA bracket reveal party LIVE!
Take a look at the bracket below and start making your plans to support our teams. Pack the stands. Travel loud. Represent Howe with pride.
Howe will host Class 2A Area III District 6 on Thursday, February 19.
The road to gold begins now.! Get your playoff apparel at https://bit.ly/playoff2026
#HoweLions #HoweLadyLions #LionPride #OSSAAPlayoffs #RoadToGold
Attention Howe Basketball Fans!
Playoff apparel orders are now open for 2026!
Order here: https://bit.ly/playoff2026
Orders will close at 8:00 am on Thursday, February 12.
(Please note that the back roster artwork is currently under review.)
We have eliminated the online store option due to taxes and credit card processing fees of 6 percent that were added to each order.
Payments must be made to Howe Schools by Friday, February 13. We accept cash or check.
Orders will arrive on Wednesday, February 18.
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Parks at 918-635-4071.
Proceeds from playoff apparel sales help cover OSSAA streaming fees for all playoff games.
Good luck to our Lions and Lady Lions as they enter tournament play!
#HPSLions
Playoff apparel orders are now open for 2026!
Order here: https://bit.ly/playoff2026
Orders will close at 8:00 am on Thursday, February 12.
(Please note that the back roster artwork is currently under review.)
We have eliminated the online store option due to taxes and credit card processing fees of 6 percent that were added to each order.
Payments must be made to Howe Schools by Friday, February 13. We accept cash or check.
Orders will arrive on Wednesday, February 18.
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Parks at 918-635-4071.
Proceeds from playoff apparel sales help cover OSSAA streaming fees for all playoff games.
Good luck to our Lions and Lady Lions as they enter tournament play!
#HPSLions
🏀📣 Lion Nation — It’s Reveal Time! 📣🏀
The playoff brackets are about to drop, and we’re ready to see where the postseason road takes us!
Tune in for the 2026 OSSAA Basketball Playoff Reveal Show for Class 4A, 3A & 2A:
🗓 Saturday, February 7
⏰ 11:00 a.m.
Watch LIVE (FREE):
📺 NFHS Network
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/ossaa/evt7391b37ec5
▶️ YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6v76ei-MDk
📱 Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/share/16rV8YtXq7/
The brackets go live at 11:00 a.m. — and the road to the gold begins. 🏀🔥
#HoweLions #OSSAA #PlayoffReveal #LionPride
The playoff brackets are about to drop, and we’re ready to see where the postseason road takes us!
Tune in for the 2026 OSSAA Basketball Playoff Reveal Show for Class 4A, 3A & 2A:
🗓 Saturday, February 7
⏰ 11:00 a.m.
Watch LIVE (FREE):
📺 NFHS Network
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/ossaa/evt7391b37ec5
▶️ YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6v76ei-MDk
https://www.facebook.com/share/16rV8YtXq7/
The brackets go live at 11:00 a.m. — and the road to the gold begins. 🏀🔥
#HoweLions #OSSAA #PlayoffReveal #LionPride
Game Day Update
Howe Basketball at Broken Bow tonight, Friday, Feb. 6.
JV Girls tip off at 4:00 pm
JV Boys tip off at 5:00 pm
Varsity Girls at 6:00 pm
Varsity Boys will follow
Safe travels to our teams and fans making the trip. Let’s be loud and proud and support our Howe Lady Lions and Lions!
🚨 Travel Advisory for Howe Fans Heading to Broken Bow 🚨
Please use caution if you are traveling toward Broken Bow for tonight’s basketball games.
There is a truck and trailer broken down in the roadway just past Three Sticks and before Octavia. It is located on a curve, creating a potentially dangerous situation.
If you are coming through that area:
• Slow down
• Stay alert
Let’s make sure everyone arrives safely to cheer on our Lions. 🦁
Please share to help spread the word.
Senior Night is Tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 7!
Join us as we celebrate our Howe Lions seniors tomorrow evening. Senior Night recognition will begin at 4:15 pm in the gym.
Basketball games versus Whitesboro will tip off at 5:00 pm.
Let’s pack the stands and show our seniors how proud we are of their hard work and dedication. Go Lions
Join us as we celebrate our Howe Lions seniors tomorrow evening. Senior Night recognition will begin at 4:15 pm in the gym.
Basketball games versus Whitesboro will tip off at 5:00 pm.
Let’s pack the stands and show our seniors how proud we are of their hard work and dedication. Go Lions
Elementary students are not allowed to have Valentine's Day gifts delivered to the school. Thank you for your cooperation with this matter.