It is hard to believe that we have completed the first quarter of the 2009-2010 school year and half-way through the second quarter.  Parents received report cards from their child’s teacher at the Parent-Teacher Conferences held October 13 & 14 and hopefully parents took advantage of the opportunity to meet with the teacher and discuss their child’s progress.

 

Many activities were held during the first quarter of the school year.  The band presented their Royalty at the Glenpool football game on September 18.  Congratulations to all band members, queen attendants and the 2009 Band Queen, Ms. Alice Wright.

 

Homecoming festivities were held on Friday, October 9 with the pep assembly, downtown parade and concluded with the football game against Bristow at historic Harmon Field.  The All-Sports Queen candidates were presented prior to the game and Ms. Heather Kimbley was selected 2009 Okmulgee All-Sports queen.  

 

The release of this year’s Oklahoma State testing data showed that all Okmulgee School sites made gains for student performance as shown on the state Academic Performance Indicator report (API).  The middle school had the highest API overall score reporting at 1299, but the Primary and Elementary showed the largest gains.  Primary School scores increased 345 points and the Elementary scores increased 110 points.  High School scores increased 22 points for the year.  The overall district API score increased over nine (9%) for the year.  We are proud of the increase but we also realize that we must continue to strive forward.   Congratulations to all students and staff for their achievement over the year.

 

Congratulations to the 2009 Bulldog Football team for qualifying for the class 3A football state championship play-offs.    Good Luck BULLDOGS.

 

Also we are proud of the accomplishments of all athletic programs that competed during the fall season at both the middle school and high school.  It is rewarding to see our students who are members of the Junior Football League compete as champions in their own rights.  CONGRATULATIONS.

 

Several Okmulgee FFA students placed in different categories of competition during the Okmulgee County Fair held earlier this year.  By placing at the county fair, the students earned the opportunity to move to regional competition. 

 

Thanks to each organization that supports our school system throughout the school year.  The Elks Lodge presented dictionaries to all third graders and the fire department for their efforts in keeping us safe with programs during fire prevention week.  Also the Education Foundation, Viersen Family Foundation and everyone that continues to support Okmulgee Public Schools.

 

We are proud of the accomplishments and progress the district is making.  We are confident that the District will continue to progress as we continuously pursue opportunities for improvements and program enhancements.  Our educational goal is TO THRIVE AND NOT JUST SURVIVE.