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Tomorrow is the last day to order Valentine Candy Grams! Each Candy Gram includes pop, candy, and a small gift.

💖 $5 each
📬 Turn in orders to Mrs. Hursh or your child’s teacher

💘🎤 Valentine Sing-A-Grams are back! 🎤💘
Surprise someone special with a song AND a sweet treat, performed by our OHS FCCLA members!

Feb. 12 | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
$5 per with treat add-ons available!

Order by Feb. 11 at 7:00 PM by visiting Mrs. Long’s room or emailing: klong@okeene.k12.ok.us

Mrs. Jinkens’ second graders bring history to life through their Bobblehead Biographies. Students researched a historical figure, learned about the components of a biography, and practiced reading comprehension and informational writing. To conclude their project, the students presented their biographies to their classmates.

Elementary Webstore Fundraiser ends TOMORROW so be sure to get your orders in now! Use https://okeenemerch2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/ to make your purchase and support our Elementary school.
Checkout options include:
  📦 Ship to home
  🏫 School pickup – Include your student’s name so items can be sent home with them.

❤️🍬 Sweeten Someone’s Valentine! 🍬❤️
The Jr./Sr. High Gifted & Talented program is selling Valentine Candy Grams! Each Candy Gram includes pop, candy, and a small gift.

💖 $5 each
📅 Orders due February 10
📬 Turn in orders to Mrs. Hursh or your child’s teacher

Support our Gifted & Talented students and make someone’s day a little sweeter! 💕

🎉 Happy National School Counselors Week! 🎉

This week, we are proud to recognize and celebrate our incredible school counselors who serve our students from elementary through high school. Our counselors support our students while always leading with compassion and care. We are so thankful for the guidance, encouragement, and heart they pour into our school community. Please join us in thanking our amazing counselors for all they do!

The Senior Night Pep Assembly for our basketball teams will be tomorrow, February 6th, at 2:50 in the old gym! You won't want to miss it! 🏀📣🐾

There has been a schedule change tomorrow night for Senior Night against Aline-Cleo. There will be no Lady Whippet game due to Aline-Cleo not having enough players. Whippets will tip off at 6:30 instead.

We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our Foundation and their commitment to supporting our teachers and students. Through Foundation Grants, nearly $5,000 was awarded to these teachers to fund innovative classroom projects, instructional resources, and programs that will positively impact learners across our school. This generosity empowers our teachers to bring their ideas to life and enrich learning for every student. Thank you for believing in our educators and investing in our future.

Tutoring for junior high and high school students is available Tuesdays & Thursdays after school until 4:30 PM!

Students must sign up before lunch on the day they plan to attend.

There’s also an online tutoring option available to all students through the Okeene Public Library — a great resource for homework help anytime! 💻 Here is a tutorial on how to access it: https://app.tango.us/app/workflow/Access-Live-Tutoring-via-Okeene-Public-Library-14c19c89771f49d8809830a3d261d631

✨ January Teachers of the Month ✨
We are proud to recognize our Elementary and High School Teachers of the Month, Rhonda Heckart and Reese Brickman! Thank you for starting the new year by continuing to make a difference in the lives of our students. 🐾

🛒 https://okeenemerch2026.itemorder.com/shop/home 🛒 Elementary Whippet Apparel Fundraiser ends February 10th! Make sure to get your orders in before it's too late.

Tonight's basketball livestream: https://okeenewhippets.tv/

Our FCCLA students had big wins at Regional STAR Events today! They earned top honors across multiple events: • Ace Long & Ethan Milligan– Nutrition & Wellness (Level 3), 1st Place • Carlos Lopez & Uziel Rubio – Nutrition & Wellness (Level 2), 1st Place • Grayson Seelke – Say Yes to FCS (Level 2), 1st Place • William Woolley – Say Yes to FCS (Level 3), 2nd Place • Wade Walker – Creed Speaking & Interpretation, 1st Place All of these men advance to State in March! Great job, Whippets! 👏

Cheer tryout meeting: Tuesday, February 10th @ lunch in HS library Cheer tryouts: March 11th from 4-5pm at the old gym!

The Book Fair will be open for business on Friday during school hours! Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/okeeneelementaryschool . #ScholasticBookFairs

Jane Austen Reading Challenge Winners Announced

Students recently took part in a Jane Austen Reading Challenge, inviting students, staff, and community members to celebrate a love of reading through classic literature. Participants competed by reading the most books within their age category, with winners receiving a certificate, prizes, and a $10 gift card to purchase their next new book.

This year’s challenge winners are Suttyn Krause, Finley Krause, Lynn Doane, and Maddie Whitfield. Their dedication and enthusiasm for reading truly stood out.

Thank you to all students, staff, and community members who participated and helped make the challenge a success. Huge congratulations to our winners—we are proud of your accomplishments and excited to see what you read next!

Did you miss the Basketball Playoff Tshirt order last week? If you still want to order a tshirt only for $20, please text your name and sizes by NOON today to Mrs. Feely at 580-822-5014. They will be delivered by Feb. 10th during PT Conferences. You can pick them up at the HS library.