Howe Public Schools

📸 Tag Us #HPSLions in your First Day of School Photos! Parents & Students: We want to 💡light up our social media stream with your first day back to school photos! Be creative and show us how your students are 🔥"fired up for a new school year!" Tag description of photos with student's first name and grade level using #HPSLions #BackToSchool #Illuminate on Facebook or Twitter and you just might see your child's photo on our social media pages and digital signs! #HPSLions

The softball scrimmages scheduled at Howe have been relocated to Pocola due to wet field. Schedule starts at 12 pm #HPSLions

💡 Schoolwide Theme: Illuminate This year we have selected the theme "illuminate" which will light up our 2021-22 school year with optimism and a bright outlook. With this theme, we will continue to shine a spotlight on our students' successes, cast a light on topics in our classrooms to gain new perspectives, dig deep to enlighten ourselves, and brighten the world around us. You will see this theme throughout the school year and at our Back To School Open House on August 10th as we "light up the path" to a new school year and showcase the ways we will shine brighter together. We are excited to fuel the sparks of lifelong learning in all our students, and identify ways to ignite our students' passions, creativity, and energy for the new school year! 💡 Back To School Open House - You're Invited! Tuesday, August 10th 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. The Administration, Teachers, and Staff would like to invite our students and their parents to join us at Back To School Open House to learn more about the 💡BRIGHT PATH💡 awaiting your child/ren as we prepare to launch the 2021-22 school year. A FREE hot dog dinner will be served (to students and their immediate families only) in the School Cafeteria from 6 - 7 pm. Also by attending, you will have an opportunity to complete a "Light up the Path" scavenger hunt/BINGO card for a chance to win PRIZES. Pick up a scavenger hunt/BINGO card at the Elementary or High School offices during the evening (one card per student). High School Teachers will be shining a light on student extracurricular involvement opportunities from 5-6 pm in the New Gym. All HS students and parents are encouraged to visit all booths during this time. Don't forget to pick up your BINGO card at the HS office before coming up. Regular teacher visits for High School will be open from 6:15 - 8 pm in their classrooms. Meet your teacher is open at Elementary (PK-8th) and Middle School (6th-8th) from 5-8 pm. Please practice social distancing at all events and although not required, you are welcome to wear a mask if desired. #HPSLions

💡 Onsite Open Enrollment Aug 2nd-6th If you were unable to complete the Elementary or High School online enrollment form, please stop by campus this week to use a kiosk computer to complete the enrollment application. All returning and NEW students must complete all enrollment forms. For NEW High School students and students that did not complete a class schedule pre-enrollment last Spring, please contact our HS Counselor, Mrs. Amy Donathan at 918.658.3368 to make an appointment for class scheduling. If you completed the Spring course selection, there is no need to contact the office regarding class scheduling. The High School office will be open from 8 am - 3 pm August 2nd-6th. For all NEW enrollees, please make plans to bring the following required enrollment documents to the High School and Elementary office next week: copy of CDIB (if applicable), birth certificate, social security card, and for all new students a copy of the student's transcript from their previous school. Foreign Exchange students must provide a copy of their J1 student passport. Please note: Freshman orientation has been cancelled. #HPSLions

Howe Softball scrimmage schedule for Aug 2 at HOWE: PLEASE NOTE ALL GAMES HAVE BEEN MOVED BACK 2 hrs. #HPSLions

Back To School, Open Enrollment & Open House Information Newsletter https://www.smore.com/a0utf #HPSLions

Athletic physicals for students entering grades 7th-12th enrolled at Howe Public Schools' are scheduled for August 4 beginning at 8 am in the lobby of the new gym. Cost is $10. #HPSLions

HS Students, check out the NAVAL HORIZONS STEM essay contest! Submissions due July 30, 2021 ESSAYS 500 - 1,500 WORDS TOTAL "Watch the videos to learn about U.S. Navy and Marine Corps STEM research areas and our people. Your essay should contain all three of these facets (see photo)." Learn more at https://navalhorizons.us #STEM #HPSLions

We are excited to announce that Howe Public Schools has been awarded an Oklahoma School Counselor Corps grant in the total amount of $96,000. This grant is a 3-year initiative, ending June 30, 2024. We are seeking applicants for an Elementary School Counselor. Qualified applicants Must hold valid certification as an LPC or School Counselor. Please send letter of interest and resume to Scott Parks, Supt. at sparks@howeschools.org HPS is an EOE. #HPSLions

Howe Public Schools is accepting applications for support positions which may include: custodial, clerical, maintenance, & bus driver. Additional openings may include teacher assistant/paraprofessional (an associate's degree or equivalent is required for this position). To inquire, contact Mrs. Donna Morris, Elementary Principal at 918.658.3508 or donnamorris@howeschools.org Howe PS is an EOE #HPSLions

Just a reminder: All returning & new students must complete an online enrollment by Friday July 23. For more info visit www.howeschools.org

Attention 9th-12th Grade Howe Students: CNO Career Development’s STEM Camp is almost here. We are still trying to fill a few spots. You DO NOT have to be a Choctaw Tribal Member to register. STEM Camp is July 22, from 8:30-3:30 http://regpack.com/reg/stem Update on the pickup/drop off locations: Bus 1 - Spiro/Poteau Spiro spot 06:00/depart 06:30 Poteau spot 07:00/depart 07:15 Poteau return 16:30 Spiro return 17:00 Bus 2 - McAlester/Atoka McAlester spot 06:00/depart 06:15 Atoka spot 07:00/depart 07:15 Atoka return 16:45 McAlester return 17:30 Bus 3 - Durant Spot 06:15/Depart 06:30 Return 17:30 Bus 4 - Idabel/Broken Bow Idabel spot 06:00/depart 06:15 Broken Bow spot 06:45/depart 07:00 Broken Bow return 17:15 Idabel return 17:45 Linked is a map with the bus routes tentatively mapped out: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1GzGsB3HhiBQF8a9vs0_x3CVISY5YyLoK&usp=sharing

Please complete Online Enrollment by Friday, July 23! Elementary and High School Enrollment is NOW OPEN!
 Headstart - 8th Grade: https://bit.ly/howeelemenroll2122 9th - 12th Grade: https://bit.ly/howehsenroll2122
 For any NEW student online enrollees: Please contact the ELEM or HS Office for a list of required hard-copy documentation that will need to be submitted and completed in office Howe 3-year-old program printable enrollment form: https://5il.co/vffj Head-start enrollees from 2020-21 (LAST) school year, all NEW STUDENTS Grades PK-12, or out-of-district students without an open transfer will be contacted once online enrollment is submitted to finalize the enrollment process.
 To inquire about blended or virtual learning options for the 2021-22 school year, please contact Mrs. Donna Morris, Elementary Principal at 918-658-3508 or Mr. Darryl Smith, High School Principal at 918-658-3368.
 Initial Howe Public Schools Return To Learn COVID-19 Protocol can be accessed at https://bit.ly/hpsreturntolearn2021 or www.howeschools.org Elementary School Supply list can be viewed and printed at https://5il.co/vaoz 2021-22 School Calendar can be viewed and printed at https://5il.co/t342

Howe 3-year-old program enrollment - Please note: Howe Public Schools will no longer house a CDI Headstart Program. If you completed the CDI Headstart online enrollment, please contact our Elementary office at 918-658-3508 as soon as possible to inquire about the Howe 3 year old program. Howe 3-year-old program printable enrollment form: https://5il.co/vffj Please complete application and return to the Elem Office (M-Th 9 am - 2 pm) Please include a copy of: 1) birth certificate 2) shot records 3) SS card and 4) CDIB card (if applicable) #HPSLions

Howe 3-year-old program printable enrollment form: https://5il.co/vffj Please complete application and return to the Elem Office (M-Th 9 am - 2 pm) Please include a copy of: 1) birth certificate 2) shot records 3) SS card and 4) CDIB card (if applicable) #HPSLions

Attention Howe 9th-12th Grade Choctaw Tribal Members . . . Halito! We would like to invite all Choctaw Tribal Members in Grades 9-12 to attend our in-person Summer STEM Camp. The Camp will be held on July 22, 2021 beginning at 9:00 on the Tuskahoma Capitol Grounds. The day will be filled with fun STEM activities, speakers, educational partners, and more! To register, please go to http://regpack.com/reg/stem Brian Ferrell Organizer, EXPLORE: A High School Virtual Career Expo

Howe Headstart (3 year old program) enrollment application process will be released soon. Please contact Mrs. Donna Morris, Elementary Principal at 918.658.3508 to inquire about program enrollment. #HPSLions

Elementary and High School Enrollment is NOW OPEN!
 Headstart - 8th Grade: https://bit.ly/howeelemenroll2122 9th - 12th Grade: https://bit.ly/howehsenroll2122
 For any NEW student online enrollees: Please contact the ELEM or HS Office for a list of required hard-copy documentation that will need to be submitted and completed in office. Headstart (3 year old program) enrollees for the 2021-2022 school year start the enrollment application process at: https://bit.ly/howeheadstart
 Head-start enrollees from 2020-21 (LAST) school year, all NEW STUDENTS Grades PK-12, or out-of-district students without an open transfer will be contacted once online enrollment is submitted to finalize the enrollment process.
 To inquire about blended or virtual learning options for the 2021-22 school year, please contact Mrs. Donna Morris, Elementary Principal at 918-658-3508 or Mr. Darryl Smith, High School Principal at 918-658-3368.
 Initial Howe Public Schools Return To Learn COVID-19 Protocol can be accessed at https://bit.ly/hpsreturntolearn2021or www.howeschools.org Elementary School Supply list can be viewed and printed at https://5il.co/vaoz 2021-22 School Calendar can be viewed and printed at https://5il.co/t342

We would like to welcome Mrs. Shana Sumpter as a new Elementary Paraprofessional at Howe Public Schools. Mrs. Sumpter is a long time resident of Howe and a graduate of Howe Schools. She completed an Associates of Arts in Elementary Education at CASC, and she will begin pursuing a bachelor's degree at NSU this fall
. Shana is married to Travis Sumpter and together they have 4 children: Gracie Sumpter, 2nd grade; Tyler Sumpter, 9th grade; Jaxon Remy, 11th grade; and Tami Sumpter, a recent 2021 Graduate of Howe. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, watching her kids play sports and photography. On the upcoming school year, Mrs. Sumpter reflects, “I am so grateful for the opportunity to help serve the children of our community in the school that I will forever love! Once a Lion always a Lion!” You will notice that Shana is a familiar face on our campus, and we couldn’t be more excited that she is now officially part of our Howe Family! Congratulations on your new role at HPS! Please send her a warm HOWE LIONS welcome! #HPSLions

Attention Howe Girls ages 8-14! Check out the attached information about the CASC Vikings Softball Camp scheduled for July 26 and 27, 2021! #HPSLions