At Howe Public Schools, we believe no family should go without a meal. ❤️
We’re proud to launch The Lions' Table, a new food assistance program providing frozen cooked meals prepared by school staff for families in need.
We welcome donations of prepackaged, nonperishable food items from our school family, alumni, and community members to help support this effort.
📞 To donate, please contact:
• Tiffaney Kirby, High School Counselor
• Barry Riggs, School Resource Officer
• Donna Morris, Elementary Principal
• Jessica Oldaker, Middle School Counselor
at 918-658-3666.
Families may request support through our Food Assistance Request Form here:
🔗 bit.ly/lionstable
Thank you for helping us keep our Lion family fed, supported, and strong. 💛
#TheLionsTable #HoweLions #CommunityStrong #TogetherWeCan
We’re proud to launch The Lions' Table, a new food assistance program providing frozen cooked meals prepared by school staff for families in need.
We welcome donations of prepackaged, nonperishable food items from our school family, alumni, and community members to help support this effort.
📞 To donate, please contact:
• Tiffaney Kirby, High School Counselor
• Barry Riggs, School Resource Officer
• Donna Morris, Elementary Principal
• Jessica Oldaker, Middle School Counselor
at 918-658-3666.
Families may request support through our Food Assistance Request Form here:
🔗 bit.ly/lionstable
Thank you for helping us keep our Lion family fed, supported, and strong. 💛
#TheLionsTable #HoweLions #CommunityStrong #TogetherWeCan
🇺🇸 To all who served — we are thankful for your service! 🇺🇸
Join us as we honor our veterans at the Howe Public Schools Veterans Program on
📅 Tuesday, November 11, 2025
🕙 10:00 a.m.
📍 New Gym
All veterans are invited to attend the program and stay for lunch directly following.
Let’s come together as a school and community to show our gratitude and appreciation for those who have served our country. ❤️🤍💙
#HoweLions #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #WeAreThankfulForYourService
Join us as we honor our veterans at the Howe Public Schools Veterans Program on
📅 Tuesday, November 11, 2025
🕙 10:00 a.m.
📍 New Gym
All veterans are invited to attend the program and stay for lunch directly following.
Let’s come together as a school and community to show our gratitude and appreciation for those who have served our country. ❤️🤍💙
#HoweLions #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #WeAreThankfulForYourService
Third and fifth grade will be back from their trip right at four o'clock.
What an incredible day for our 3rd and 5th grade students! They joined other area schools to cheer on the ORU Lady Eagles as they took on Friends University — and the stands were packed with excited students!
Our kids were extra proud to see Howe graduate and starting player #11, Jalei Oglesby, take the court! The Lady Eagles brought home a big 97–65 win!
A huge thank-you to Mrs. Morris for organizing this awesome trip and a big shout out to Mrs. O (our very own PE teacher and proud mom of Jalei!) for your help!
📸 Check out some photos from the fun below!
#HowePride #OnceALionAlwaysALion #ORULadyEagles #GoLions
Santa Photos November 17th!!
Brileigh B. stands out as a great friend. Being a good friend takes empathy and heart. Thank you for being such a positive influence on those around you!
Monday, November 3:
Breakfast – Blueberry Bread, Fruit,
Juice
Lunch – Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla, Ranch Style Beans, Salad, Fruit
More photos from today’s Red Ribbon Week — Drugs Are Scary - costume day!
Our students showed off some frightfully fun costumes while spreading the message to stay drug-free!
#RedRibbonWeek #DrugsAreScary #LionPride
Do you need a little extra help making this holiday special for your child? Our Angel Tree Program is here to help families in our community experience the joy of the holidays!
Fill out this short registration form to be considered for our program: https://forms.gle/pwpuMop126oP6i8j9
Forms are due Friday, November 14th. Spots may be limited.
Contact Jorden in the Admin Office (918-658-3666, ext. 3) for assistance signing up.
Fill out this short registration form to be considered for our program: https://forms.gle/pwpuMop126oP6i8j9
Forms are due Friday, November 14th. Spots may be limited.
Contact Jorden in the Admin Office (918-658-3666, ext. 3) for assistance signing up.
If your senior is thinking of attending CASC next year, please encourage participation in Viking Voyage College Preview Day on November 6. Seniors may use one of their 4 college days to attend this event, which will include breakout sessions, campus tours, scholarship opportunities, and a free campus cookout for all attendees following the closing session, complete with games, music, and fun activities.
Students are responsible for their own travel and will need to provide proof of attendance for the high school office.
Check-in begins at 9:00 AM in the Hamilton Auditorium on the CASC Poteau campus.
Registration Link: https://carlalbert.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Events/EventDetails?eventId=4d34bd2d-a452-f011-8b6a-0a6a2053276d
From Storytime to Code: The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt
Mrs. Parks' HS Computer Science students blended creativity, art, and coding today for a little Halloween fun!
They began with a classroom read-aloud of The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt by Riel Nason — a sweet story about a ghost made of quilt squares instead of a sheet. Inspired by the book, students designed their own “quilt ghosts” two ways:
Art project: Using coffee filters, markers, and water to create colorful
quilt-patterned art ghosts, and
coding digital quilt ghosts from scratch in Code.org’s Game Lab using the skills they've learned so far in Code.org's: Interactive Animations and Games unit.
Each student’s ghost reflected their unique creativity — floating and showing off one-of-a-kind quilt patterns.
Enjoy this example ghost coded by Mrs. Parks in Game Lab:
👉 Click here to view the project! https://studio.code.org/projects/gamelab/hCzFShKypSIpcgxaoHH9WfPX7xOO9O6BAArW1-wTPLY
It was the perfect mix of storytelling, art, and computer science — a hauntingly fun day of learning and creativity!
#HoweLions #CSDiscoveries #CodeOrg #STEAM #TheLittleGhostWhoWasAQuilt #CreativityInCoding #HowePride
Safety Update from Howe Public Schools
Late last night, law enforcement and school officials concluded an investigation into a message resembling a threat that was discovered inside the gym after 3rd-6th Grade Girls basketball games had ended.
Our LeFlore County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer Barry Riggs, Coach Chris Brown, and Superintendent Scott Parks immediately reviewed video surveillance and followed up with students from a visiting school. Officers visited the homes of the students involved and confirmed what was written and who was responsible. The individuals were determined to be elementary students from the visiting school, who admitted to writing the message. It was confirmed to be a hoax.
There is no credible threat to Howe students, staff, or facilities. The area was secured, all evidence preserved, and the visiting school’s administration is addressing the matter in coordination with law enforcement.
We appreciate the quick and thorough response from Officer Riggs, Superintendent Parks, and Coach Chris Brown, who assisted in reviewing video footage and supporting the investigation. We also want to commend one of our Howe High School students who acted responsibly by reporting the potential threat, which allowed officials to respond swiftly and appropriately.
Additionally, we extend our sincere thanks to the students and staff from the visiting school for their cooperation and assistance in identifying those involved and helping bring the matter to a quick resolution.
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to maintain a safe and positive environment for all students and families at Howe Public Schools.
Remember: If you see something, say something.
— Howe Public Schools
Late last night, law enforcement and school officials concluded an investigation into a message resembling a threat that was discovered inside the gym after 3rd-6th Grade Girls basketball games had ended.
Our LeFlore County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer Barry Riggs, Coach Chris Brown, and Superintendent Scott Parks immediately reviewed video surveillance and followed up with students from a visiting school. Officers visited the homes of the students involved and confirmed what was written and who was responsible. The individuals were determined to be elementary students from the visiting school, who admitted to writing the message. It was confirmed to be a hoax.
There is no credible threat to Howe students, staff, or facilities. The area was secured, all evidence preserved, and the visiting school’s administration is addressing the matter in coordination with law enforcement.
We appreciate the quick and thorough response from Officer Riggs, Superintendent Parks, and Coach Chris Brown, who assisted in reviewing video footage and supporting the investigation. We also want to commend one of our Howe High School students who acted responsibly by reporting the potential threat, which allowed officials to respond swiftly and appropriately.
Additionally, we extend our sincere thanks to the students and staff from the visiting school for their cooperation and assistance in identifying those involved and helping bring the matter to a quick resolution.
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to maintain a safe and positive environment for all students and families at Howe Public Schools.
Remember: If you see something, say something.
— Howe Public Schools
High School students helping get the Learning Commons ready for the pumpkin patch.
3rd Grade performing "There's a Hole in my Bucket." Great job.
More PAWSITIVE Program pictures.
PAWSITIVE Program today was loaded with lots of amazing students that have had an amazing month. Gift card winners were Lyric Patterson, Creedence Martinez, and Caddynce Lasota. Briley Rana and Harley Julkowski received AR awards. Students of the Month for October were 1st grade - Hadley Sprabery and Brawnson Womack, 2nd grade - Kenasyn Whitecotton, Haisley Soria and Camille Blake, 3rd grade - Harley Julkowski and Israel McClain, 4th grade - Livi Atkins and Paxton Morgan and 5th grade - Isla Martinez and Hadley Place. Congratulations to all our students.
Friendly reminder: Costumes worn tomorrow should not include weapons or anything scary or inappropriate for school. Thanks for helping us keep it fun and safe for everyone!
Join our angel tree program and make a child's Christmas bright!
You can help by:
-Purchasing + donating items
-Adopting an angel
-Or by monetary donation
Every gift makes a difference - no contribution is too small.
If you are interested in donating, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/a9Z2B2nsVGQTdfFd8
Contact Jorden at 918-658-3666, ext. 3 for more information.
More Than Just a Coach
Mrs. Gardenhire’s 2nd grade class had a sweet surprise for one of their favorite staff members — Coach Scarberry (or as they like to call him, Coach “Strawberry” 🍓)!
These students have built such a special bond with him — they were so proud when he was named Coach of the Year ! They even made him cards and hid so they could jump out and congratulate him!
Earlier this month, when Coach Scarberry was returning Mrs. Gardenhire’s class from PE (Skills), the students asked him to read to them — and without hesitation, he picked up Sixteen Runaway Pumpkins and made their day.
More than just a coach, he’s a role model, mentor, and friend who makes learning fun both on and off the field.
#LionPride #CoachOfTheYear #MoreThanJustACoach #HoweStrong #WeLoveOurStaff
Mrs. Gardenhire’s 2nd grade class had a sweet surprise for one of their favorite staff members — Coach Scarberry (or as they like to call him, Coach “Strawberry” 🍓)!
These students have built such a special bond with him — they were so proud when he was named Coach of the Year ! They even made him cards and hid so they could jump out and congratulate him!
Earlier this month, when Coach Scarberry was returning Mrs. Gardenhire’s class from PE (Skills), the students asked him to read to them — and without hesitation, he picked up Sixteen Runaway Pumpkins and made their day.
More than just a coach, he’s a role model, mentor, and friend who makes learning fun both on and off the field.
#LionPride #CoachOfTheYear #MoreThanJustACoach #HoweStrong #WeLoveOurStaff
Just a reminder about the Pawsitive Program today.
