Our Lions are making the most of snowy virtual days by cozying up with good books. From kindergarten to high school and even our staff, we are loving seeing everyone share what they are reading.
Thank you to our first readers, Archer, Kaden, Charity, and Mrs. Kaye for helping us launch Snow Much to Read. We can’t wait to see more!
Want to join in?
📸 Snap a photo of yourself reading
📖 Include your book title, first name only, and grade level
📧 Send it to snow@howeschools.org
Bonus points if your photo is taken in the snow! ❄️
#SnowMuchToRead #HoweLions #ReadersAreLeaders #SnowDayLearning
❄️Snow Much to Read
We are inviting students and staff to share what they are reading during our snowy virtual learning days. We will create a photo collage to share with our school community.
Please include:
Photo with book
Book title
First name only
Grade level
📧 Send submissions to snow@howeschools.org
Bonus points if your photo is taken in the snow!
Howe Public Schools will be virtual again on Wednesday, January 28. Road conditions remain a concern, and teachers will post assignments through their usual platforms. Thank you for your continued patience.
Fuel your future at Kiamichi Tech. Spots fill fast. Apply now at www.ktc.edu/apply.
Today’s (1/26) JH basketball games are cancelled, and Tuesday’s JH basketball games with Wilburton have also been cancelled
Students need to print the application to complete it and then submit the application along with a typed essay. Items must be mailed or dropped off at a Community State Bank location. Please label it to attention: Brittany Crase. Students must provide their GPA and ACT scores, which will be confirmed with school counselors.
For more information and to print the application, go to
https://www.thecommunitysb.com/scholarship-applications?fbclid=IwY2xjawPjjgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvM3gzWmdET1RqaVFTWHBVc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnBZHBDsopADcdkbeDu55HqLYmMeVq3EGPuuKvLCWU9eUDt5wbiBvYsIuz-l_aem_p4xQZSRn5v3EPdTw5OUOPA
Proud of our Howe Lions for their effort in the semifinal round of the 94th Annual LeFlore County Tournament against the Talihina Golden Tigers. They came up just short of the win in the final seconds of the game.
Final Score: Howe 36 Talihina 37
The Lions competed with heart and determination and represented Howe with pride. They will play for 3rd place on Saturday, Jan. 31 at Spiro.
Good luck, Lions — we’re proud of you!
The Howe Lions will play in the semi-finals today, facing the Talihina Golden Tigers.
📌 Updated game time: Boys’ games have been moved up — the Lions will now play TODAY at 3:00 PM at Spiro.
FYI: Championship games will be Saturday January 31st.
🎙️ Play-by-Play Coverage:
Follow Dennis McCaslin live at 👉 www.mixlr.com/EastOkLASports
KPRV will broadcast semifinals and finals on 92.5 FM.
📺 Live Stream:
Watch the final three days of the LeFlore County Tournament on the Spiro Bulldog Media YouTube page:
👉 www.youtube.com/@spirobulldogmedia
ℹ️ Tournament Safety Information (Spiro Public Schools):
Spiro Public Schools is honored to host the semi-finals and finals of the 2026 LeFlore County Basketball Tournament. As one of the county’s most attended events, additional safety measures will be in place, including magnetic scanners at entrances, a clear bag request that meets NCAA criteria, bag check stations for non-clear bags, and armed security present during all events. Thank you for your cooperation as we work together to ensure a safe and enjoyable tournament experience for all.
Good Luck Lady Lions and Lions in the 94th Annual LeFlore County Tournament – Semi-Finals at Spiro
Our Howe Lady Lions take the court tonight at 7:30 PM against the Talihina Lady Golden Tigers in semi-final action at Spiro Public Schools.
The Howe Lions will also play in the semi-finals, facing the Talihina Golden Tigers.
📌 Updated game time: Boys’ games have been moved up — the Lions will now play Friday at 3:00 PM at Spiro.
FYI: Championship games will be Saturday January 31st.
🎙️ Play-by-Play Coverage:
Follow Mark Couch live at 👉 www.mixlr.com/EastOkLASports
KPRV will broadcast semifinals and finals on 92.5 FM.
📺 Live Stream:
Watch the final three days of the LeFlore County Tournament on the Spiro Bulldog Media YouTube page:
👉 www.youtube.com/@spirobulldogmedia
ℹ️ Tournament Safety Information (Spiro Public Schools):
Spiro Public Schools is honored to host the semi-finals and finals of the 2026 LeFlore County Basketball Tournament. As one of the county’s most attended events, additional safety measures will be in place, including magnetic scanners at entrances, a clear bag request that meets NCAA criteria, bag check stations for non-clear bags, and armed security present during all events. Thank you for your cooperation as we work together to ensure a safe and enjoyable tournament experience for all.
This proactive decision is being made in the best interest of the health and safety of our students and staff, while allowing us to continue instruction without interruption.
Please note: This temporary shift to virtual learning will not affect extracurricular activities, which will continue as scheduled unless otherwise communicated by coaches or sponsors.
Thank you for your flexibility and continued support. Additional details regarding virtual learning expectations will be shared by teachers.
The Valedictorian is Reece Harrison, the son of James & Laura Harrison. He has a weighted GPA of 4.4659.
The Salutatorian is Psalm Yandell, the daughter of Stephen & Shirley Yandell. She has a weighted GPA of 4.4156.
The Historian is Karsyn Burgess, the daughter of Bridgette & Trent Wellman and Jeremy Burgess. She has a weighted GPA of 4.3791.
The 94th Annual LeFlore County Tournament continues tonight at Howe (Subsite).
Tuesday, January 20
Game times: 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Student Section Theme: Red Out
Wear red and fill the stands.
Matchups:
Howe Lady Lions vs. Wister Lady Wildcats – 6:00 PM
Howe Lions vs. Heavener Wolves – 7:30 PM
Live video stream: https://bit.ly/HoweHudl
Internet audio broadcast with Mark Couch:
https://mixlr.com/EastOklaSports
Come support our Lions. Go Howe.
The Center for Tribal Studies and the Admissions & Recruitment Office at Northeastern State University invite students to a Virtual Scholarship Workshop, which will feature representatives from some of the largest Native American serving scholarship organizations, including the Cobell Scholarship, Native Forward, the American Indian College Fund, and American Indian Services.
This workshop will take place via a Zoom Webinar. Please email Mrs. Donathan if you are interested.
