SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER JOB OPENING
Howe Public Schools is accepting applications for the position of School Resource Officer.
The Officer will be assigned to work full-time within the Howe Public School District during the school year and provide law enforcement services to the school with an emphasis in providing a safe environment for students, faculty, and the community.
The District desires to maintain a partnership with the LeFlore County Sheriff’s Department based on previous SRO programs at Howe Public Schools. Candidates must meet officer requirements set by the LeFlore Co. Sheriff's Dept. and CLEET.
Howe Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please contact Superintendent Scott Parks at 918.721.3306 for more information. A resume with references can be submitted to sparks@howeschools.org. Job posting will be open until the position is filled. #HPSLions
Howe Lions baseball will be in action this week in the CASC Tournament. The bracket is attached. #HPSLions
Big 8 Conference Tournament (NSU-Tahlequah) August 10-11. The Lady Lions will play the following schedule of games. August 10 vs. Central (4:00 PM), vs. Westville (6:00 PM). August 11 vs. Keys (10:00 AM), vs. Vian (12:00 PM). #HPSLions
The first day of class for KTC - Poteau, day-time programs is Wednesday, August 9th. All students pre-enrolled for Automotive Service Technology, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Electrical Technology, Health Careers Education, HVAC, Practical Nursing, and Welding Technology are required to start on this date.
The Howe AM KTC bus/van/suburban will leave Howe at 7:55 am in front of HS, pick-up at 11 am at KTC, returning to Howe around 11:10 am. The Howe PM KTC bus/van/suburban will leave 12:15 pm in front of HS, pickup at 3:15 pm at KTC, returning to Howe around 3:30 pm. #HPSLions
Congratulations Lady Lions SB. The Lady Lions opened the 2023 season with a 15-2 win over Savanna on Monday evening. #HPSLions
2023-24 Cheer Squad Tryouts. Enrollment Applications will be available at Back to School Night (5:00-8:00 PM) HS Office Tuesday, August 15th. Enrollment packet must be completed and turned in no later than Monday, August 21st. #HPSLions
Howe Lady Lions varsity fastpitch games have been moved to Savanna HS today. Game time is 5:30 PM. #HPSLions
The Howe Lions baseball games scheduled for today have been rained out for today. #HPSLions
Parents who do not have a PowerSchool parent account for enrollment can pick-up their account creation letter at your child's school office starting on Friday, Aug 4. For parents who are unable to login to their account due to unknown username or password, an onsite help session will be available during the Back To School Open House on Tuesday, Aug 15 beginning at 5 pm. If you do not have access to a computer or cell phone, a paper copy of enrollment is available at both offices. Thank you to those who have completed online enrollment, and thanks to everyone for your patience. #HPSLions
Due to the extreme heat at present, the JH/HS baseball scrimmages scheduled for this afternoon have been cancelled. #HPSLions
(8/1) Howe JOM school supply VISA cards and 22-23 Howe JOM Academic Incentive VISA cards are available for pick-up TODAY, Aug 1 before 2:30 pm at the Howe Public Schools' Admin Office. Additional pickup dates for this week will be announced soon. Take advantage of the tax-free weekend scheduled for OK and AR this coming weekend. Howe JOM parents may also pick-up your PowerSchool Parent Enrollment portal sign-in instructions at the same time at the Admin office. #HPSLions
If your student is a new transfer student to Howe Public Schools and have been accepted , you need to come to the office and fill out your transfer request form as soon as possible, if you have not done so already. All new students need to bring the following items to the offices also.
1. Child's birth certificate
2. Proof of immunizations
3. Copy of child's CDIB (if applicable)
4. Student legal name change and/or changes in parental custody if changes have occurred
5. Proof of residence if you live in the district
Save the date: Howe Public Schools Back To School Night/Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, August 15 from 5 pm to 8 pm. More information will be shared soon! You can access a printable school calendar at https://bit.ly/howecalendar2324 or see all events, including sports and extra curricular activities on our school Google Calendar at https://bit.ly/howeactivitycalendar #HPSLions
The Elem & MS school supply list is available at https://bit.ly/howesupply2324 and the 2023-24 school calendar is available at https://bit.ly/lionscalendar2324. Just a reminder, if you do not have a PowerSchool Parent Portal login set-up for enrollment, please complete this form to request info. https://bit.ly/howepsparenthelp. Please do not call the offices for login help. Thank you! School starts on Thursday, August 17! Enjoy the rest of your summer! #HPSLions
RETURNING STUDENT ENROLLMENT:
Parents: Thank you for beginning the process of enrolling your student with Howe Public Schools for the 2023-24 school year. Below are instructions to complete the enrollment process.
Reminder: This year online enrollment is through our PowerSchool Parent Portal. If your student finished the school year at Howe Public Schools last year, and you DO NOT have a PowerSchool Parent account, please complete this request form. https://bit.ly/howepshelp DO NOT CONTACT THE OFFICES, help requests will be processed through this help form only.
Step 1: Login to your PowerSchool parent account at http://powerschool.howeschools.org/public and follow Step 2 below.
If you have forgotten your Parent Portal PowerSchool login username and/or password, please choose the "Forgot Username or Password?" blue link at the bottom of the Student and Parent Sign In Portal at http://powerschool.howeschools.org/public and follow the onscreen instructions. Otherwise, request login help at https://bit.ly/howepshelp.
Step 2: Complete Enrollment forms
In the PowerSchool parent portal at https://powerschool.howeschools.org/public, select the student you are enrolling and click on the Forms link with the left navigation menu.
**Complete all ENROLLMENT forms A through I and Indian Ed Form by August 1, 2023**
Step 3: Provide Documentation
Additionally, once the online enrollment has been completed, please bring the following documentation to the Elementary or High School office BEFORE Aug 1 during the hours of 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Monday-Thursday:
1. Proof of Residency (NEW STUDENTS ONLY - more information can be found on the Student Demographics information form in enrollment)
2. Child's birth certificate (if not currently on file)
3. Proof of immunizations
4. Copy of child's CDIB (if applicable)
5. Student legal name change and/or changes in parental custody if changes have occurred.
Howe Senior, Rodrigo Sanchez is one of six EOSC GEAR UP students chosen to attend the NCCEP Youth Leadership Summit (YLS) in San Francisco. The YLS provides a high-quality, national-level interactive training experience and peer-to-peer learning opportunity focused on life, leadership and learning-to-learn skills for 9th-12th grade high school students who are currently participating in GEAR UP programs. Congratulations Boo! Your HPS family are so proud of you! Rodrigo is accompanied by his chaperone and brother, Diego. #EOSCGEARUP #GEARUPworks @eoscgearup #HPSLions #OutsideTheLions
Please help us show some LOVE to our HPS Library! Here is our Amazon Wishlist...just in time for Prime Days! (Fundraiser approved by school board 7/10/23)
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1VA3HES43BFGW?ref_=wl_share
1st-12th new student pre-registration is now open for the 2023-24 school year. This form should only be completed if the student DID NOT complete the 2022-23 school year at Howe Public Schools. (Please note: out-of-district students without an approved transfer will be contacted by the Elem/HS office once pre-registration is submitted to notify of approval or denial of transfer.) Returning student online enrollment will be available soon! All PK and Kdg students must register onsite at the Elementary Office.
Our elementary and middle school supply lists should be ready at the beginning of next week. We will post them when they are finalized.
Last chance for fireworks and Webber's Falls sweet corn!!! Corn is now half price through closing time!!!