Several Whippets competed in the 8-Man State Powerlifting Meet at Shawnee. Our athletes showcased their abilities in deadlift, bench, and squat.
Ace Long - 3rd place (198 class) 1305 total pounds
Harley Karbs (198 class)
Blayne Jinkens - 2nd place (168 class) 950 total pounds
Next up is the OFBCA Regional Powerlifting Meet in Enid on March 8th. Good luck, Whippets!💪🩵🐾
We love our Whippets and Lady Whippets. The OHS Basketball teams spread some love this morning at Summer's Health Services Center! Happy Valentine's Day! #whippetgood We wish them good luck during the playoffs!
Thank you all for ordering Valentine’s Day Grams! ❤️ They were delivered between 6th and 7th period today. For those in grades 7-12th who left for athletics, your gram will be waiting for you in your locker when you return on Tuesday. Thank you, Gifted and Talented 🎉
The 2025 Basketball Class A Area IV Playoffs begin Friday in our Okeene Gymnasium. Come support your Lady Whippets & Whippets starting at 6:00pm! 🏀🐾
Buy tickets online: https://gofan.co/app/school/OSSAA?utm_source=GoFan&utm_medium=qrcode&utm_campaign=HQDashboardSchoolLink
Okeene Public Schools will not have school or any activities on Wednesday, February 12th.
Check out the January Whippet Wonders STEM Newsletter to see all of the amazing things our students have been doing in the STEM lab!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1js-snT8iETZV3p2JvNw8cSoO8t0JtmdI/view?usp=sharing
Our 2nd graders had a special Mystery Reader yesterday. The book "Rose and a Cat Named Purrrl" was read by author and illustrator, Finley Krause. Finley dedicated her book to Mrs. Jinkens, who helped her learn to write stories in 2nd grade.
Okeene Public Schools feel it is very important that everyone is aware of our AEDs on site at our facilities. AEDs can be vital in an emergency, so please utilize them should a need ever arise. 🩵
Happening today at 2pm at the old gym!
Our speech team has been doing really well this season, winning 1st place at Cherokee and Okeene the past two weeks.🥇Our Speechies still have several meets left, and we're wishing them good luck!
Due to the possibility of inclement weather on Tuesday, the high school basketball games and Senior Night have been moved to Monday, February 10th! 🏀
Playoffs start next Friday, February 14th. Buy tickets online using the QR code below or this link: https://gofan.co/app/school/OSSAA?utm_source=GoFan&utm_medium=qrcode&utm_campaign=HQDashboardSchoolLink
Congratulations to our 2025 Homecoming Basketball King and Queen and their court last night! 👑
Next week is FFA Week for Okeene Public Schools. Here is a schedule of events!
Basketball Homecoming is tomorrow night! 🏀
🏈🎉 Super Bowl LIX Fun in 7th-9th ELA! 🎉🏈 Parents, Community, Staff, and Students- JOIN IN THE FUN AND VOTE! Our 7th-9th grade ELA students are getting ready to enjoy and celebrate Super Bowl LIX in a fun and educational way! We’re reading "What Is the Super Bowl?,"discovering fascinating facts, and exploring the story behind The Star-Spangled Banner. Plus, we’re voting on our favorite Super Bowl performance of the national anthem! Use the link and join in the fun and cast your vote too! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaQU7b3OuObiUy89AFHkR9Boz5EeKadjU9WfA-s6ueUcub-g/viewform?usp=preview
Reminder- Valentine's Day Candy Grams are DUE FRIDAY. Turn in your forms to your homeroom teacher or to Mrs. Hursh. Thank you for supporting Gifted & Talented and eSports!
Last week, more votes were tallied for the Redbud Read Aloud Challenge. Our 2nd grade star listeners were Taryn Turner and Charles Grammer, while the star listeners in Pre-K were Savage Nault and Holden Brannum. 📚
Don't forget to order your baseball gear from our Whippet Baseball Team Store! Deadline is in a few days. https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/OKENBSB25
Basketball 🏀 Homecoming is next week! Students-- let's celebrate by dressing up!
