Howe Public Schools

Attention Howe Parents: The Return To Learn Howe team is working hard to prepare for the 2020-21 school year. The health and safety of our students and staff remain at the forefront of our planning and decisions. As the health climate of our area continues to fluctuate, we are offering three options for enrollment for the 2020-21 school year. Please review the options in the linked survey https://bit.ly/returntolearnhowesurvey and indicate your preference for your student(s) currently enrolled at Howe Public Schools. Please complete survey https://bit.ly/returntolearnhowesurvey by Friday, June 19, 2020. Your feedback will help our team as we continue to prepare to launch our school year on Aug 13. We greatly appreciate your continued support and confidence in HPS teachers and staff. Please do not hesitate to contact your child(ren)'s Principal for questions you may have, or leave your comments/questions in the survey. #HPSLions #LionStrong

Attention Howe Seniors: Southeastern offers new $1,500 tuition waiver for all first-time freshmen from Oklahoma By UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University is always looking for new opportunities to make higher education more affordable to students. The University recently announced the establishment of the “Stronger Storm Scholarship’’ that will provide a $1,500 tuition waiver beginning this fall to all first-time, full-time (12 hours) freshmen who are Oklahoma residents. To be considered first-time freshmen, students should be high school graduates who have not previously attended college, excluding concurrent classes. The one-year tuition waiver ($750 per semester) will apply to freshmen who have already enrolled at Southeastern, as well as to other eligible students who are admitted and enrolled by August 7, 2020. “As a University, we have a responsibility to do our very best to ensure we offer students a quality and affordable education,’’ said Southeastern president Thomas Newsom. “We are able to provide this new tuition waiver due to the revenue generated by our sustained enrollment growth over the past three years. At Southeastern, 85 percent of our students receive some type of financial aid, and each year, about 50 percent of our graduates are first-generation college graduates. We are always looking at innovative ways to assist students and families as they pursue their higher education goals.’’ Last fall, Southeastern’s enrollment reached an all-time high of 4,824 students. In addition, the Spring 2020 enrollment of 4,744 students was the largest spring enrollment recorded in the 111-year history of the University. This summer’s enrollment also set a record high for the school. For questions about admissions and enrollment, call 580-745-2060 or visit www.SE.edu.

Attn: 10th Grade Parents: OKPromise has a new marketing page - visit https://myokpromise.org/ Just a reminder: If your student was in the 10th grade during the 2019-20 school year and you anticipate that your 2020 income may be under the $55,000 application limit for the Oklahoma’s Promise scholarship due to recent reductions in your income, you may submit an application based on your 2020 estimated income. The application must be submitted prior to the June 30, 2020 deadline at https://secure.okcollegestart.org/applications/Oklahoma_Promise/apply.html. You will be required to provide a copy of your 2020 federal tax return when completed to verify that your 2020 income was under $55,000. The application will be held as pending until the tax documentation is received. Please send any questions to okpromise@osrhe.edu or margowright@howeschools.org or contact the HS office at (918) 658-3368

We have been averaging around 150 grab-and-go meals each Monday, but only 60 meals were requested in our survey for Mon June 15. To help our food service staff prepare for accurate meal distribution each week, please COMPLETE THE MEAL REQUEST SURVEY EACH WEEK- bit.ly/howemeals.

Just a reminder, grab and go meal pick-up is scheduled for Monday, June, 15 10 am - 11:30 am. Meal request link can be completed at bit.ly/howemeals. Thank you! #HPSLions

Just a reminder, grab and go meal pick-up is scheduled for 10 am - 11:30 am this morning (6/8). Meal request link for next week can be completed at bit.ly/howemeals. Thank you! #HPSLions

Congratulations to Sydnie Womack for being selected for the 2020 Oklahoma High School Fast-pitch Softball All-State game. Sydnie's Dad and Howe HS's Softball Coach, Mike Womack was chosen to coach the small east team! The game is scheduled for today (6/6/) at Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond. Good luck Sydnie and Coach Womack! #HPSLions

Great opportunity for our Howe 6th-12th grade students: OETA is launching OETA Art Club, a new summer arts program designed to engage students in the arts as traditional summer programs cancel. OETA Art Club will combine clips from OETA’s award-winning arts series, Gallery America, with discussion guides and activities for students in grades 6-12. Participants can expect a weekly art challenge using household materials based on a clip from Gallery America. OETA Art Club is for all skill levels. Students will need an internet connected device and basic art supplies. The program is free, but registration is required to participate. Registration is now open at OETA.tv/ArtClub and closes June 15. (Repost from OKSDE)

All seniors are welcome to pick up their final transcripts and diplomas next Thursday, June 4th, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please be reminded that each senior is given two copies of their official transcript and one diploma. Transcripts are maintained and can be printed at a later date if needed, but diplomas are not. #HPSLions

Physicals for the 2020-21 school year for Howe boys grades 7th -12th will be Monday, June 1 at the New Gym from 9-10 AM. Girls physicals for grades 7th-12th will be immediately following 10-11 AM #HPSLions

Howe Public Schools will be serving meals ALL SUMMER! A total of 10 meals (breakfast and lunch for 5 days M-F) will be available on Monday, June 1 as a grab-and-go service. Drive-through pick-up will be located at the SOUTH entrance of the cafeteria building (steps entrance). PLEASE come up Spruce Street which is the street on the west side of the school/by old gym. The planned DRIVE-THRU service time will be from 10 -11:30 am Monday, June 1. To help our food service staff plan how many meals will need to be prepared next week, please complete the meal request survey at bit.ly/howemeals. #HPSLions

Just a reminder, grab and go meal pick-up is scheduled for 10 am - 11:30 am this morning. Meal request link for next week will be shared later this afternoon. Thank you! #HPSLions

If you were unable to pick-up your child(ren)'s personal belongings and/or return their Chromebook(s) during the recent scheduled pick-up/drop-off days, please contact the building Principal to make arrangements before May, 28. ALL CHROMEBOOKS, bags and chargers are due by May 28. Summer Office hours are M-Th 9 am-2 pm. Offices will be closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day holiday. #HPSLions

Attention Parents: This is just a reminder that 8th, 9th, and 10th grade parents still have the opportunity to apply for Oklahoma's Promise for their child(ren), but 10th graders MUST APPLY by the deadline of JUNE 30th, 2020. If a student qualifies for Oklahoma's Promise, and completes necessary requirements, then he or she has an opportunity to earn college tuition to a Oklahoma public two-year college or four-year university. Please go to www.okhighered.org to apply online (see the menu bar on the left for "Oklahoma's Promise"). Due to Covid-19, you are asked to submit any questions to the following email address: okpromise@osrhe.edu. #HPSLions

A total of 10 meals (breakfast and lunch for 5 days M-F) will be available on Tuesday, May 26 as a grab-and-go service. (Due to Monday's Memorial Day Holiday) Drive-through pick-up will be located at the SOUTH entrance of the cafeteria building (steps entrance). PLEASE come up Spruce Street which is the street on the west side of the school/by old gym. The planned DRIVE-THRU service time will be from 10 -11:30 am Tuesday, May 26. To help our food service staff plan how many meals will need to be prepared next week, please complete the meal request form at bit.ly/howemeals. Just a reminder: FOR A REIMBURSABLE SCHOOL MEAL, CHILDREN MUST BE PRESENT DURING PICK-UP. #HPSLions

From CASC: Are you a high school Junior or Senior, or the parent of a high school student? Looking to get ahead on college courses at a significant cost savings? Right now, Carl Albert is offering tuition waivers for Juniors and Seniors enrolled in Concurrent Summer 2020 classes! Also- online fees have been waived! But HURRY- summer classes begin May 26th! Give us a call or go online today! #govikings #carlalbertconcurrent

EOSC Gear Up staff will be reaching out soon to Gear Up students regarding summer camp. Summer camp will still take place but will be virtual this year.

We would like to thank Holly Cooper and Kennedi Cooper for their very generous donation of their time and talent to take cap/gown photos and video/edit the graduation walks for the Graduation Ceremony held on May 11. Please feel free to download your cap/gown photo in the linked album and be sure to send a big thank you to Holly and Kennedi when you have time. These two ladies tirelessly support Howe Public Schools, and we cannot thank them enough! Photo Album: https://www.facebook.com/pg/howeschools/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2025607214249392&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBSyFxCCRQ_occ98E014N4H42Z5vrQzCQ-Jh69ZmHnWKAuyyJAm8_X4uRAIzie1ijR_FFobBX7mC6ya832iij3M3e1SQkLyM2MDZ-InEccAw3FYk8Vidi3-p7CeVd6yixOAOVb-VYt4DjxQvUMDtOOHZz-9VUhbmeAKGouUoyV_wFBBSc45ZsjjEh1yTTMZfGAWrBJZW6YjwPSMak47vRag4uUjnL2d42phmNjWGg7AVEbun15p0V3tpURqbss4oxrPLWlCkpoXkHVxkrtFxiEsGV5VGF8Hh1kaD91QNM7YZVnIw1Yc5sKwj9G3t44MKHa_9nNfX6PjKoc1YKFNRbG2FEx337yyVyAapfzXH-azvagemwgFRlYGyyFBMp3uCCG93ue3E2dAyWrHoIMPXnJQoyvblEdoxv5r71U5vKcKbpgB_bFrbq96_mBdq9biYuxWi0WV8739Roaow19b&__tn__=-UC-R #HPSLions

Just a reminder: Grab and Go school meals will be served tomorrow May 18. If you have not filled out the request form, please visit bit.ly/howemeals. The planned DRIVE-THRU service time will be from 10 -11:30 am Monday, May 18. THANK YOU! #HPSLions

Howe High School's Graduation Ceremony was featured in a story by @StateImpactOK, an NPR affiliate. Editor @LoganLayden joined us at graduation to cover the story! "Digital ceremonies, drive-ins and delays mark Oklahoma high school graduation celebrations" https://stateimpact.npr.org/oklahoma/2020/05/14/digital-ceremonies-drive-ins-and-delays-mark-oklahoma-high-school-graduation-celebrations/ #HPSLions #Seniors2020