Howe Public Schools

https://form.jotform.com/rhynogear/howeschools Link to order t-shirts today should be working again. Orders are due today.

UPDATE: Fall Portraits Retakes are scheduled for Oct 20, NOT Oct. 28. This change has been made on the school calendar. #HPSLions

Updated menu for this week (due to ordering shortages, the menu is subject to change without notice.)https://5il.co/zx29 #HPSLions

Good Luck to the Howe HS Academic Team today as they compete in the National Academic Quiz Tournament at OU. They will be competing in a field of 17. Avery Bobbit (9th) Mina Butterfield (11th) Harley Calhoun (11th) Terry Davis (9th) Abby Donathan (9th) Trenton Green (9th; captain) Tambrah Hewett (11th) Aldon Lemus (10th) Adrian Moreno (10th) Coach: Mr. McMahan #HPSLions

We will be having the book fair Nov 8-12th. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/howeelementaryschool2 #HPSLions

Attention HS Parents/Guardians: If your child is going to be absent due to illness, please contact the High School office the morning of the absence. Thank you! #HPSLions

Updated menu for Monday and Tuesday only. (The menu will be updated next week)

Dear Parents, The Fall Carnival and Coronation will be held on Thursday October 28th, 2021. The Carnival will be from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the rock wall area west of the High School, and the Coronation will start at 5:30 p.m. for all grades levels. Coronation will be held outside. If inclement weather, the Coronation will be moved into the auditorium, division times will be announced prior and the games will be moved into the cafeteria and the old gym. Raffle tickets for the King and Queen Contest will be distributed to students on Friday October 1, 2021 . The 3YO-8th grade will be divided into three divisions (3YO will be their own division, PK - 1, 2 - 5 & 6 - 8). ** Raffle tickets are the only allowed activity for the King and Queen race. Other items or events can not be added to the sale of raffle tickets. No other means of fundraising are allowed. If 3YO-8th students wish to participate in the King and Queen Contest for their grade, they must turn in all ticket money to the class sponsor/homeroom teacher or office by 12:00p.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2021. The 3YO-8th student with the most tickets sold will be Queen or King of that grade. Classes may continue to sell tickets until Tuesday, October 26th. All money must be turned into homeroom teachers/sponsors or elementary office by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 20th to count toward the King and Queen Contest. Class winners will be announced October 21, 2021. The division King and Queen winners will be announced at the Coronation on October 28th, 2021 at the Fall Carnival. In order to participate in field trips and parties throughout the year, it is essential for each student to try and sell at least one book of tickets. That will be equivalent to $10.00 per student. This money goes directly back to your child in one form or another. Thank you for your support! #HPSLions

Congratulations to our Lady Lions! They defeated Stroud 4-2 today in the Fast-pitch Regional Tourn, but their game 2 was rained out. They will play Silo tomorrow at Noon at Silo! Good luck Lady Lions! #HPSLions

HS Students: Balfour will be on campus on Monday, October 4 to collect payment for any student that cannot pay online for product orders and/or Senior Cap/Gown. Please bring check or exact cash to Miss Dora by Monday morning. Cap/Gown costs is $45. (JOM students will be reimbursed for cap/gown $45 fees) Please check your email each day and follow the live feed and school app posts for info from Balfour. #HPSLions

2021 Fast-pitch Regional Tournament bracket attached. Site: Silo. All game times have been moved up 30 minutes due to a chance of rain this evening. GOOD LUCK LADY LIONS! Note details of ticket available on the attached schedule. #HPSLions

Calendar Events: Just a reminder . . . school will be in session, and students will be on campus on Friday, Oct. 1. Oct 5 - Free ACT (All sophomores, juniors, & seniors) Freshman ONLY will be in virtual learning off-campus on this date. Oct 14-18 Fall Break NO SCHOOL on Thursday-Friday & Monday. Oct 22: VIRTUAL DAY: (NO STUDENTS ON CAMPUS) Distributed Learning Day/Staff Professional Development and Office hours; Students will engage in virtual learning) Nov 18: Parent Teacher Conference Nov 19: NO SCHOOL (Professional Devp for Staff) Nov 22-26: Thanksgiving Break #HPSLion

Flu Shot Clinic (all students/staff are eligible) - sponsored by the Choctaw Nation Choctaw Nation will be offering a flu shot clinic to all students and staff of Howe Public Schools. Oct. 7th starting at 9am. Consent forms must be signed and returned to be able to receive the vaccine. #HPSLions

Next weeks schedule: Free Act (All sophomores, juniors, & seniors) (10/5) Freshman students will have a virtual day (10/5) Fall Senior Portraits (10/6) Hunter Sisemore (CASC) speaker for Seniors (10/7 at 1pm) ETS 11th grade workshop followed by 12th grade workshop (10/8 at 10am)

Mrs. Parks' Computer Science I & II students are attending the Code.org & Career Village webinar "Your questions about CS careers, answered!" to learn more about CS Careers. This FAQ session is designed to answer some of the most commonly asked questions that students ask about computer science, including what career options are available, how artificial intelligence and big data will shape the job market, and what to expect in college. CS encompasses a few different fields, including software engineering, robotics, artificial intelligence, data science, and cyber security. Types of CS careers (day-in-the-life descriptions, pay range, career outlook) Exploration of different stages of a CS career.

Picture day is tomorrow.

Attention Howe Choctaw Nation Tribal Members: ARPA FRF ECONOMIC IMPACT RECOVERY PROGRAM: DEPENDENT Program Summary The Choctaw Nation's American Rescue Plan Act Economic Impact Recovery program will provide eligible dependent minors who are Choctaw Nation tribal members or who are eligible to become Choctaw Nation tribal members, with the opportunity to receive annual payments on a pre-loaded debit card to be used towards necessary expenses. Dependents newborn to 17 years old will receive $700 per year for two years for a total benefit amount of $1,400. Intended Use Food Security, Student/Child Care Assistance, Internet Access and Technology Qualification Requirement All applicants must attest that they have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 public Health Emergency to receive assistance. You may also, upon request, be required to provide supporting evidence of this negative impact. If you are applying for a dependent minor without tribal membership you are required to submit an application to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Membership Services. Eligible Age: Newborn-17 Service Area: National Applications: September 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 Applications for dependent minors without a tribal membership card may experience longer processing times. Benefit: $700 total amount per eligible dependents, newborn-17 years old, per year ($1,400 total benefit)* *Year 2 payments will be made after the application period has closed. APPLY NOW https://chahtaachvffa.choctawnation.com/ FAQ: https://www.choctawnation.com/covidrelief#faq

Howe Senior, Shaylinn Logan, is the Intern of the Week for Howe High School. Shaylinn works 3 hours each day at Fat Man’s BBQ in Poteau, OK. Owner, Roger Mattox, has been operating the Fat Man’s BBQ restaurant for six years and welcomes Shaylinn as an intern for his establishment. After graduation, Shaylinn plans to pursue a college degree at Carl Albert State College or Northeastern State University. #HPSLions

Stop by the Poteau's Wheels-N-Deals Car, Bike & Craft show today, and check out of the Howe FFA Shop Truck! (Unfortunately there was not a shop truck category, but if there was, we know this student built truck would have won for sure!) If you are a Howe FFA student, come on out and hangout with the truck, and share your experiences with the build or how the truck promotes the Howe FFA goals and values! “Not your grandpa’s FARM TRUCK anymore!” Over the past few years, the Howe FFA students have been learning how to apply their Ag Mechanic skills through a hands-on project truck! This 1959 Chevy truck was donated to the program by former Howe Middle School Teacher Paula Decker. It belonged to her late husband Ed. Howe Public Schools established their FFA program in 1950. In 1959 (the year model of this truck), 100% of all the boys in Howe HS were enrolled in Ag! Howe continues to have an-award winning FFA program, represented by both male and females students equally, and this truck build is just one example of the numerous creative and exemplary projects under the advisement and leadership of Mr. James Marshall. Howe Superintendent, Mr. Scott Parks has also been assisting with this class with the truck build. #HPSLions

We’re getting serious about Esports at Howe Middle School! Getting ready for tournament play starting next week! (Mrs. Ford’s MS PRIDE)