Howe Public Schools

Petting Zoo day was an absolute success. We celebrated the first day of National FFA Week by hosting a fun day of farm animals for our Daycare through 1st grade programs. We also made a few surprised visits to the high school as well. We had many different species of livestock that were brought by our 4-H and FFA students. A big thank you to our staff, Howe Public Schools, and our wonderful 4-H and FFA members who were able to make this possible.

Big Announcement! Unfortunately due to weather school has been moved to virtual days. But Blue & Gold/DJ’s fundraiser money is still planned to be due Feb 21st (Friday). Please contact Mr. Lott or a FFA member. This is your last chance.

Due to the Winter Weather Advisory, Howe Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 18-19, 2025. During this time, we will transition to virtual learning for all students. For some grade levels, packets may also be sent home as an option for completing assignments offline. Please check communication from your child’s teacher for additional clarification on virtual work. Stay safe and warm, and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

We are closely monitoring the forecast as our area is under a Winter Weather Advisory from 6 AM on Tuesday, 2/18, to 6 AM on Wednesday, 2/19. There is potential for wintry precipitation, which could impact road conditions in our area. At this time, no changes to the school schedule have been made. We will continue to track updates and will notify families if any schedule adjustments are necessary. Check back for updates as the situation develops!

The state archery meets for junior high and high school have been cancelled this week due to impending weather. Coach Sockey is awaiting rescheduling information and we will make an announcement as soon as we gather new details.

Our Lions and Lady Lions dominated the district-level playoff games and are advancing to regional play to be held at Wilburton High School's gym. The current schedule for Thursday, February 20, is for the girls to play at 6:00 PM and the boys at 7:30 PM (inclement weather could alter the schedule, so please watch for updates over the next few days). As with district play, you can pre-order tickets using GoFan for $8.35 or pay $10 cash at the door. Find attached a QR code and instructions for tickets. Go Howe High School! #howelions #howehighschool

Congratulations to our lamb showman. Yesterday at our 4-H an FFA students competed at Dewey’s Jackpot show. Here is the list of our accomplishments. Abby Hale 💥Hampshire Class Winner 💥Crossbred Class winner Rebal Campbell 💥 2nd Place Crossbred 💥Competed in Junior Showmanship Krista Campbell 💥3rd Place Crossbred 💥Competed in Junior Showmanship

Elementary Spring Dance.

NHS would like to thank the generous donors who made our Silent Auction a success: The Purple Plume, Kim's Flowers, Carajillo Mexican Grill, Fancy Plants, Casey's, Donut Palace, O'Reilly's, Ron's, PetSense, Native Tanning Salon, and Dhat Dher Beef Jerky! Thanks also to the bidders! We appreciate your support!

This week's lunch menu.

Congratulations to Briley and Jules!

As we head into the home stretch of basketball playoffs and begin the journey into spring sports, it is a good time for students, families, and the community to reflect on how best to support our students and represent our school. It is highly encouraged to keep in mind we are here to support our students. Hostility and taunting toward the students or fans from another school does not fit in our intent with extracurriculars. Here are only a few of the many reasons to consider. First, students will follow the lead of adults. Let us be sure and set a positive tone for our students to succeed by focusing on the task at hand instead of the opposition and by maintaining positive attitudes. In addition, extracurriculars are an opportunity to be ambassadors of our school and community. Let's give the best versions of ourselves. There could also be a lot at stake for students. We are blessed with incredibly talented and hard-working students. There are college scouts watching our students from time to time. We want to give the very best representation of what our students can do instead of distracting them or the scouts by enveloping contests with negativity. We all want the best for our students, so let's make sure we put them in a position for their greatest success! Thank you for your time and consideration. GO LIONS! George Spears Howe High School Principal

Howe Public Schools is scheduled to host Districts on Saturday, Feb 15. Both teams will play Wilburton at Howe. The girls’ game is scheduled for 6 pm and the boys’ game will follow at 7:30 pm. Both games will be live streamed at https://www.facebook.com/howeschools Admission: Tickets may be purchased online using the GoFan app in advance or at the gate (scan QR code for link). The cost will be $7 per person plus $1.35 processing fee. Cash purchases will be available for $10 per person at the gate. OSSAA Playoff Passes through GoFan and OSSAA issued media passes are the only passes accepted. The gates will open approximately 45 minutes prior to the first game. #HPSLions

Congratulations once again to a group of hardworking individuals. Last weekend our 4-H and FFA students competed at Wilburton EOSC Livestock Show. Here is the list of our accomplishments. Rhilynn Young 💥Competed in class 1 of Dark Cross Market Hogs Chloey Young 💥Competed in class 1 of Dark Cross Market Hogs Abby Hale 💥Hampshire Class Winner 💥2nd Place Crossbred Krista Campbell 💥Crossbred Class Winner Rebal Campbell 💥3rd Place Crossbred

Just a quick reminder, we are currently selling Blue & Gold and DJ’s products. Last day to buy will be Feb 20th as we will be collecting money from the students on 21st. Please find one of our FFA members or contact Mr. Lott.

We have ordered several EXTRA PLAYOFF short sleeve t-shirts in Red and a few in White. If you'd like to make a request/order for EXTRAS, please submit this form. These orders will be confirmed on a FIRST SUBMISSION basis. You will be notified toward the end next week if your request can be filled. After your order is confirmed, payment will be due to the school by Friday, Feb 14 at 3 pm. Order Request: https://bit.ly/extratshirts

Next week's lunch menu.

Happy National School Counselor Day to Amy Donathan, Jessica Oldaker, Carmie Robertson, and Tiffaney Kirby! Today, we celebrate the incredible work of our academic and behavioral health counselors who support our students every step of the way! Whether they’re guiding academic success, providing emotional support, helping with career planning, or fostering personal growth, their impact is life-changing. We are grateful for their dedication to student well-being, both in and out of the classroom. Drop a comment below to share your appreciation! ⬇️ #SchoolCounselorDay #ThankYouCounselors #SupportingStudents

(Updated Game Times) Just a reminder, Friday, February 7 is Senior Night starting at 5:30 pm ahead of the Howe vs Westville games. JV Girls at 6 pm; Varsity Girls at 7 pm and Varsity Boys to follow. The Senior Night Ceremony and Varsity Ballgames will be video live-streamed on Facebook with the voice of the Lions, Bob Marchant! See you there! #SeniorNight #OneLastTime #Classof2025 #FinalBuzzer #HPSLions

Basketball Schedule Updated Game Times: Friday, Feb 7 - Senior Night at 5:30 pm JV Girls at 6 pm Varsity Girls at 7 pm Varsity Boys to follow.