Howe Public Schools

Just a reminder: CANCELLED: HS BASEBALL vs SMITHVILLE Varsity & JV at Howe

REMINDER - Updated School Calendar: Please note modifications to the school calendar: Sept 4 & Oct 2 have been added as Virtual Days. Students will engage in virtual learning from home. The staff will be in Professional Development from 8 am - 12 noon with office hours for student assistance from 1 - 3 pm. You can view the UPDATED calendar at https://5il.co/j4vn #HPSLions

Verizon Hot Spot Update: Parents, we are in the process of setting up Mobile Device Management, updating firmware, etc for our hotspots. We will notify you when you can pick-up the device. Thank you for your patience! #HPSLions

Congratulations to this year's Varsity Cheerleaders!

Congratulations to our Howe JH Lions! They placed 3rd in the Leflore Tournament today with a 6-4 win over LeFlore! We are so proud of you! #HPSLions

Parents, please view the Orange Level II School Information letter at https://5il.co/ke0o #HPSLions

Updated Panama JH Softball Tourn Bracket. #HPSLions

The JH Lions will be competing in the LeFlore JH Baseball Tourn starting today. They will play Battiest today at 4:30 pm at LeFlore. See attached bracket. #HPSLions

The JH Softball Tourn at Panama has been cancelled today and will be rescheduled for Saturday! An updated bracket will be shared soon! #HPSLions

Hotspots have arrived! We are in the process of activation/verifying eligibility. If you applied for a hotspot, but have not completed a FREE/REDUCED Lunch Application, please pick-up an application at the HS or ELEM office, complete & return ASAP. We hope to start the dissemination process of hotspots as early as Friday, Aug 28. If you have not completed a request . . . Attention Howe Students With No Internet or Poor Internet Connectivity: If you are interested in applying for a hot spot for your home, we are requesting the following information from you to begin the hotspot application process. Please complete the online application form at https://bit.ly/lionhotspot at your earliest convenience. In addition, a Free/Reduced Lunch Application MUST be completed to determine low-income eligibility. The form can be printed from https://5il.co/jeqr or you can pick-up a copy at the Elem or HS office OR from Mrs. Ford at The Warehouse. Please return the completed and signed lunch application to the Elem or HS office or scan and email the completed and signed form to christiebennettt@howeschools.org at your earliest convenience. If you have any questions, please submit via the hot spot application form linked above. #HPSLions #ConnectingLions

JH Baseball game today vs. Red Oak has been cancelled. #HPSLions

This week, 1st -11th grade students will be taking the Fall Map Growth Assessment. See schedule on digital signage or ask your teacher. #HPSLions

Howe Johnson O'Malley (JOM) School Supply Wal-mart cards ($30) & 2019-20 Academic Incentive Cards and Choctaw STAR Fall 2019 Cards will be available for pick-up by parent starting Monday, Aug 24 at the Elem and HS offices. HS students may sign for their cards at HS office. We apologize again for the delay! Please email tammygparks@howeschools.org if you have any questions! #HPSLions

1st - 12th grade Laptop Loan Program take home will start on Friday, Aug 21. There is is no FEE or NO paper form, but a request and agreement must be acknowledged in the following online form PRIOR to the laptop being sent home: https://bit.ly/laptoptakehomeprogram Just a reminder, the laptop must be fully charged each night and brought back to school each day in the laptop bag. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Parks at tammygparks@howeschools.org. Thank you!

Attention Students: Drivers Ed sign up begins today and ends at NOON on Monday, Aug 24. Read the form before signing up at the office. If you have any questions, contact Coach Sockey. #HPSLions

ATTENTION PARENTS: The safety of your child and our staff is of utmost importance as we return to school. During the school year, we are asking you to daily check your child for signs of COVID-19. Below is a checklist of statements you may use as a reference. If your child exhibits any of the following signs, indicating by answering yes to the questions below, please keep them at home. This checklist must be used separately for each child attending school from your household. You can print a checklist/log from our website at https://5il.co/jukd _____ 1. Does your child have a temperature of 100 degrees or more today? _____ 2. Does your child have a sore throat? _____ 3. Does your child have a non-productive cough? _____ 4. Does your child have a loss of smell or taste? _____ 5. Does your child have shortness of breath? _____ 6. Does your child have close contact with a positive COVID case? By sending your child(ren) to school, you agree the answer to each of the statements above is “No.” Thank you, Howe Administration Scott Parks, Supt; Dennis Shoup, HS Principal, Jeremy Dyer Elem Principal At-Home Screening Form Daily Log for Students: https://5il.co/jukd

Baseball Update: Congratulations Lions! They won 12-3 and 2-0 tonight in 2 varsity games at Cameron. #HPSLions

Reminder: Howe 4H meeting tonight in the ag room 6:30 be sure to keep safety in mind if you attend

Score update from Howe Lady Lions: Howe 11 Hulbert 1. Game 1 Howe 17 Hulbert 0. Game 2 Congratulations Howe! #HPSLions

Congratulations! Our Lady Lions are the Whitesboro Fastpitch Tourn Champions! Great job Howe! #HPSLions