Okeene Public School -

The final two games tonight have been rescheduled to tomorrow, November 3rd, starting at 2:00 & 2:55pm.

Due to potential weather, the final two Monday night games
(5:50 & 6:45pm) between Watonga and Hennessey will be rescheduled at a time yet to be determined. Okeene B and Seiling will still play at 4:00 & 4:55pm tonight.

NO TUTORING this week!

8TH GRADE PARENTS-Time to get enrolled in Oklahoma's Promise. Mrs. Whitfield will be visiting the 8th grade class this week and handing out paper applications for Oklahoma's Promise. You can also visit the Oklahoma Promise Website to learn more and apply online: https://okpromise.org/prospective-students/ This is open to all 8th through 12th grade students. Special deadlines apply to seniors and 18 yr old homeschool students.

After school tutoring is available for students in grades 5–12!

📅 Monday–Wednesday
⏰ 3:30–4:30 PM
📍 High School Library
👩‍🏫 Mrs. Feely

Sign up for tutoring here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19T0o5fb1ihFymvaXI0nhpf2R9jDb8_DJPp_42RukkVk/edit

Can’t stay after school?
Online tutoring is available through Brainfuse, so students can get extra help from home!

Brainfuse Online Tutoring:
https://www.brainfuse.com/highEd/liveTutoring.asp

**Our Featured Alumni: Gladys E. “Beth” Weber – OHS Class of 1968**

Honored as a Featured Alumni in 2018, Gladys E. “Beth” Weber is a proud member of the Okeene High School Class of 1968 and has dedicated her life to education, service, and making a difference in the lives of others. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma and her master’s degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University, building a career that included more than 40 years of teaching experience in Oklahoma and Texas, primarily in Special Education. Beyond the classroom, Beth has served as a state judge for Odyssey of the Mind, served as Vice President of the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) Parents’ Organization, and opened her home to 15 or more foreign exchange students. She also supports Operation Blessing, a global humanitarian organization dedicated to helping people in need around the world. Beth is also the sister of the late Jane Nusz, a beloved FCCLA teacher whose own contributions to Okeene students and the school community are fondly remembered. Beth's lifelong commitment to education, hospitality, and serving others makes her a wonderful example of the lasting impact of an Okeene Whippet. #legacyliveshere

👻First Grade had a fun filled day doing all things Halloween!! 👻 Thank you to all the businesses for allowing the kids to come and trick or treat. It's always a good time, even in the rain!! ☔️

Story time took a spooky turn this week! 🔦 Mrs. Benham read The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything in the dark by flashlight, and Mrs. Feely joined in with a few surprise scares! 👻

🎃👻Our second graders had a BOO-tiful time celebrating Halloween! Hope everyone has a safe and Happy Halloween! 🧡🖤🎃

Thank you to everyone who donated items to the food drive during STEM Night! The Leadership class was able to deliver 300+ items to our local food pantry.

Send off the State One Act at 9 AM!

Preparations are underway for STEM NIGHT tonight in the Old Gym. Come enjoy food & STEM fun from 6-8pm! Bring a canned food item to be entered into the door prize drawings!

Cheerleaders are selling football playoff shirts. Order forms are due back by November 2nd.

Our Whippet Community STEM night is tonight and all hands are on deck to make it successful. Our FCCLA has been making cookies to serve with the meal. They are utilizing their new appliances they received from Mrs. Long's awarded grant at the beginning of the year. If you could smell our halls, you'd know you won't want to miss tonight! 🍪

After school tutoring is available for students in grades 5–12!

📅 Monday–Wednesday
⏰ 3:30–4:30 PM
📍 High School Library
👩‍🏫 Mrs. Feely

Sign up for tutoring here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19T0o5fb1ihFymvaXI0nhpf2R9jDb8_DJPp_42RukkVk/edit

Can’t stay after school?
Online tutoring is available through Brainfuse, so students can get extra help from home!

Brainfuse Online Tutoring:
https://www.brainfuse.com/highEd/liveTutoring.asp

Tomorrow kicks off Red Ribbon Week at OPS! Check out the graphic and join in on the fun theme each day!

We are excited to announce our latest outstanding alumni honored in 2017. Matt Dixon, a 1980 Okeene graduate, attended Oklahoma State University and received his degree in Power Technology. After working for Purina, he and his wife, Rae took a leap of faith and founded Mountain Country Foods with his partner, Doug Ford, right back here in their hometown of Okeene in 2000. Today, they employ over 300 people and offer thousands of products including but not limited to crunchy, soft & chewy, sausage style, jerky-like, baked kibble, & horse treats. We are also grateful to have their daughters, Kylie and Meghan, and their families in our community and school. Matt should be commended for building up our community and serving others. Next time, you are shopping for dog treats, check the label for "Made in Okeene, OK"! #legacyliveshere

Our elementary TAG students enjoyed a fall field trip to the Sam Noble Natural History Museum this week! On the way home, they stopped at Kingfisher Park followed by Mrs. Bisel’s traditional stop at Braum’s!🍦 What made this trip extra special was having Mr. Slater along and seeing him jump right into the fun! From exploring alongside the students to playing with them at the park, he took every opportunity to connect with our kids. We’re thankful for a principal who shows up, joins in, and makes our students feel valued. It’s easy to see why the kids love him so much! 🐾