Howe Public Schools

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!! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflZOj7alTT2am5tJ6ztk2pYpOocHY-fwZvd0mYOcybRBBYTA/viewform

💙 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!

Howe Boys Basketball Camp https://bit.ly/lioncamp2025 We are thrilled to invite you to another exciting year of BOYS Basketball Camp, a fun, fast-paced, and skills-packed experience designed to help young athletes grow in confidence and ability on the court! This year’s camp will take place May 27–29 (Tuesday through Thursday) from 1:00- 4:00 PM at the Howe High School Gym. The cost is $50 per camper, and each participant will receive a free camp t-shirt. The camp is open to boys entering grades 3rd–9th, and we’re happy to consider exceptions upon request. It’s also open to all schools, so whether you're a returning Howe Lion or just love the game, we welcome you to join us! Campers will receive quality instruction from Head Coach Britt Brown, Assistant Coach Josiah Mitchell, along with incredible support from special volunteers from the Howe Lions. Together, we’ll focus on individual skill development, including ball-handling, shooting, defense, footwork, and team fundamentals. These are the same drills and techniques used by our high school athletes that are broken down in a way that's fun, engaging, and age-appropriate. But this camp is more than just basketball, it's about building confidence, leadership, teamwork, and friendships. Whether your child is brand new to the game or preparing for junior high or high school competition, this camp is a great way to grow their game and love for basketball. A concession stand will be available, so campers can grab snacks and drinks throughout the morning. For questions or additional information, please contact Coach Britt Brown at 918-658-5200. To receive important updates and announcements about camp, be sure to join our Remind group by texting @howebas to 81010. We'll send reminders and info as the camp approaches. Don't miss out on three days of fun, growth, and great basketball! Spots fill up quickly, so grab your shoes, bring your hustle, and we’ll see you on the court!

Join us as we celebrate a year of leadership, service and success with our amazing FCCLA members! Date: May 1, 2025 Time: 6:00 pm Location: 39560 US. HWY 59 (The Warehouse) Enjoy a night of recognition, delicious food, fun memories and special awards! Food Catered by Si Senor.

Attention Howe High School Class of 2025 Choctaw Families! We’re proud to announce the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Senior Recognition Ceremony honoring our Class of 2025 Choctaw students! Date: May 5, 2025 Time: 9:30 AM Location: Auditorium Please join us as we celebrate these outstanding seniors and their accomplishments! #HoweLions #Classof2025 #ChoctawProud #SeniorRecognition

Howe Baseball at home today is cancelled.

Just a quick reminder that Howe’s FFA banquet is tomorrow night at the warehouse. There has been confusion about the $10 a plate. Just to clarify the charge for dinner is $10 total per person. FFA members who have paid their dues will eat for free. Dinner is at 6:30. Banquet starts at 7.