Girls Summer Pride (strength and conditioning) for grades 5-12 starts this week.! Workouts will begin at 9am in the new gym on Tuesday and Wednesday. Approved shoes only on the gym floor. For any questions please contact Coach Smitty.
Choctaw Nation POSSE summer school program for K through 3rd Grade is up and running. Lots of learning and fun. Here is the calendar for the days we will be in session and the fun activities that are planned.
Just a reminder tonight is the all sports banquet for 9-12th grade at the Warehouse! Dinner is being catered and tickets are $10/per at the door! All student athletes are free. #HoweAthletics
Kindergarten through 3rd grade summer school starts tomorrow. Breakfast will be served from 7:40 till 8:00. Students will go directly to the cafeteria to meet their teacher. Dismissal is at 3:15 from the cafeteria also. If you indicated your child will ride the bus, you will be contacted late this afternoon with times of pickup and drop-off.
Point of clarification for current seniors: Seniors were given check-out sheets this week as a checklist to make sure they have everything in order as they graduate. This is to streamline the process of checking for obligations before releasing diplomas when final grades are ready in a couple of weeks. Incomplete forms, cafeteria outstanding balances, library dues, etc. will not prevent a student from graduating. These must be reconciled before diplomas are released, but it will not keep an already-authorized senior from graduating. Congratulations, again, Class of 2025!
Howe Baseball will be in action today at Panama in Day 2 of the Panama tournament vs. Pawhuska at 2pm.
Upcoming events:
Sunday, May 11 - High School Baccalaureate (5:30 pm) and Graduation (7:00 pm) in the Gym;
Tuesday, May 13 - Athletic Banquet at The Warehouse (6 pm) Entry Fee: Athletes being honored (FREE) and $10 per person for their family members. Meal catered by Eli French;
Wednesday, May 14 - Kdg - 3rd grade POSSE Summer School begins;
Happy retirement to Mrs. Cindy Mitchell, whose 12 years of service at Howe High School have made a lasting impact on our students and school community. From her start as a business teacher to her role as Graduation Coach, she played a vital part in launching and sustaining our High School Internship Program, while also expanding opportunities through concurrent enrollment and Kiamichi Technology Center. Under her leadership, Howe consistently earned an A in the Postsecondary Opportunities category on the Oklahoma School Report Card. In addition, she faithfully served as the Senior Sponsor for numerous years, coordinating field trips, graduation, and other milestone events, and also poured her creativity into documenting school memories as the Yearbook sponsor. Mrs. Mitchell’s dedication, leadership, and heart for students will be deeply missed, and her legacy will continue to inspire.
📚🍎 It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎📚
At Howe Public Schools, we are incredibly grateful for the heart, hustle, and unwavering dedication our teachers bring to the classroom each and every day. They go above and beyond to inspire, encourage, and support our students—not just academically, but emotionally and personally.
Our teachers stay late to help students, spend their own money on snacks and classroom incentives, attend students’ ball games, concerts, and livestock shows, and continue cheering them on long after the final bell rings. They are role models, mentors, and champions for our kids.
“Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them… and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.” – Rita Pierson
This week, let’s celebrate the champions in our classrooms.
We invite all parents and guardians to help us recognize these everyday heroes. 💌
✔️ Send an email or handwritten note to your child’s teacher
✔️ Post a shout-out on your own social media and tag them
✔️ Let them know the difference they’ve made this year!
A few kind words can go a long way in reminding our educators just how valued they truly are.
Let’s make sure our amazing teachers feel the love they deserve this week—and every week!
#ThankATeacher #HowePride #TeacherAppreciationWeek
Howe baseball Regional Tournament has been moved back 2 hours today. We will now play our first game at 3pm @Panama
Howe Baseball in action tomorrow in the Regional Tournament @Panama. Howe plays first game at 1:30.
We are just 2 weeks away from softball camp!! Come spend a few days with us and join the fun!!
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💙 Happy Nurse’s Week! 💙
This week, we’re celebrating one of our very best—Nurse Lori Hall! 🩺✨
For 19 years, Nurse Lori has been the calm in the chaos, the comfort in a crisis, and the heart of healthcare here at Howe Public Schools. Whether she’s patching up scrapes, taking temperatures, or lending a listening ear, she does it all with compassion, kindness, and a steady hand.
Thank you, Nurse Lori, for your unwavering dedication and the love you show to every student, every day. We are so lucky to have you as part of our Lion family! 💛🦁
#NursesWeek #ThankYouNurseLori #HoweLionsCare
2nd - 5th awards assembly is tomorrow at 9:00 in the cafeteria follwed by 6th - 8th at 10:30.
CORRECTED - REMINDER: Athletic Physicals for the 2025-26 school year will be given on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 8 am in the lobby of the New Gym. The cost is $10. JOM students’ fees will be covered and billed to the Howe JOM program. Physical forms will be sent home . All students entering the 6th grade - 12th grades are required to have a current physical to participate. 5th grade will be notified of next date for their physicals. #HPSLions
Senior Choctaw students were honored by the tribe today at Howe High School. District 4 Tribal Councilman Jess Henry was on hand along with Choctaw High School Student Services Education Information Specialist, Taely Dedmond, to present four of our five Choctaw seniors with their Choctaw cord (one student was away on a college trip). Students who were enrolled in HSSS also received a gift from the tribe. Yakoke, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma for supporting graduating Lions!
Howe Baseball this week Monday ar home 1pm start vs Talihina. Varsity only. Thursday regional tournament @Panama 1:30 start vs Luther
Happy Principal’s Day!
Today we celebrate the incredible leaders who guide our students and support our staff with dedication and heart:
Mrs. Donna Morris, Elementary Principal – 26 years at Howe Elementary! Your heart for kids and steady leadership have shaped generations of Lions.
Mr. Chris Brown, Middle School Assistant Principal – With 28 years at Howe, your wisdom and consistency have made a lasting impact on students and staff alike.
Mr. George Spears, High School Principal – Thank you for your leadership this year. We appreciate your contributions and wish you all the best in your next chapter!
And although it’s not officially Superintendent’s Day, we also want to recognize Mr. Scott Parks, Superintendent – With 27 years of service to Howe Schools, your dedication to our district and vision for the future are deeply appreciated.
Thank you all for the roles you play in helping our students thrive!
#PrincipalsDay #HowePride #ThankYouLeaders #LionStrong
Love seeing our students perform. PK - 5th grade. Thanks to Mrs. Qualls and Mr. Edwards for working with them.
Phase I Progress: New High School Construction
Phase I of our new high school is moving forward with major work happening across the site!
Mark Woodall & Sons Electric and Destry Harber with Harber Air Conditioning & Refrigeration are installing 50 tons of new A/C in the new gym—just in time for Monday’s 8th Grade Graduation!
OG&E is onsite today bringing permanent electric service to the job site, and Superintendent, Scott Parks and maintenance staff member Todd Gardenhire have been working hands-on, installing red iron beams on the two-story roof of the new building.
We’re excited to see this investment in our students take shape as we gear up to celebrate graduations this coming week!
