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Tulsa Public Schools holds community meetings on proposed campus changes
TULSA, Okla. - Tulsa Public Schools is responding to parent concerns about a proposal that could close or consolidate 17 campuses across the district. District leaders say maintaining all 78 current campuses is driving up costs and straining resources. Dozens of parents raised questions and concerns during a community information session Tuesday night.
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Eufaula Dorms receives $805k for 2026-27 school year
MVSKOKE RESERVATION – The Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council held a Regular Session in person on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Mound Building. The MCN National Council addressed the following legislation, the interpretation of which is attributed to language in the bills:. NCR 26-007 A resolution of the Muscogee...
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Alex Red Corn confirmed as Haskell president
The federal government has confirmed Alex Red Corn as the president of Haskell Indian Nations University, according to a news release. The Bureau of Indian Education announced the appointment Monday. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve Indian Country at this historic university that has meant so much to so...
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Tulsa school closures part of statewide picture of enrollment decline
OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid the largest single-year decline in decades for Oklahoma public school enrollment, the state’s largest district announced the potential closure of 17 schools as it grapples with a long-term trend of decreases. Tulsa Public Schools last week became the latest district to reveal a closure plan that leaders say is necessary to […]
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St. Scholastica Academy at Monte Cassino
Nearly 30 years ago, Caitriona Harris was a graduate student at the University of Tulsa when a co-worker told her about her daughter, who had dyslexia. At a time when specialized help was difficult to find, the family had found phonics support at Monte Cassino School. “I remember visiting with...
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Holland Hall appoints new Head of School
TULSA, Okla. — Holland Hall has appointed its new Head of School. On Friday, the Holland Hall Board of Trustees announced Brent Kaneft will assume the role of Holland Hall's 16th Head of School on July 1, 2027. "I am honored to join Holland Hall and become part of...
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Tulsa’s Holland Hall names new head of school
TULSA, Okla. - Holland Hall announced Friday, Sept. 25, that Brent Kaneft will become the school’s 16th head of school. Kaneft will begin his new role July 1, 2027, succeeding JP Culley, who joined Holland Hall in 2013 and is the longest-serving head of school in the institution’s history.
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Broken Arrow Public Schools takes part in nationwide survey on confidence in education
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Broken Arrow Public Schools is taking part in a nationwide research survey over the public’s confidence in K-12 education. Parents, staff, and members of the BAPS community have been invited to take part in an anonymous survey to share their opinions on public education.
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Week 4 of High School Football’s Game of the Week: Jenks vs. Union
Game of the Week: Jenks Trojans defeat Union Redhawks 42-31. Plus, Bixby and Broken Arrow start district play on the road. Coweta High School RB Brock Heilman breaks through for a 76 yd touchdown. The Tigers end up winning big over Del City. News on 6 Sports shows the highlights...
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Catoosa’s Burel West – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Steve Swann – State Farm
For Catoosa Public Schools sophomore Burel West, FFA is more than an extracurricular activity. It is a place to build leadership skills, gain confidence and follow the example set by his family, especially his sister. West joined FFA after watching the impact the organization had on his sister, who was...
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Jenks Pulls Away From Union in Backyard Bowl
TULSA, Okla. - The Backyard Bowl once again delivered a high-scoring rivalry showdown Friday night, with Jenks coming away with a 49-31 win over Union at Union Tuttle Stadium. The victory gives the Trojans another win in one of Oklahoma’s most storied high school football rivalries. The annual matchup, known as the MidFirst Bank Backyard Bowl, marked the 23rd consecutive year of the sponsorship between MidFirst Bank, Jenks and Union.
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‘More than just a school’: Community members concerned about how neighborhoods and kids may be affected by TPS closures
It was hard for Karen Vesper to get up for work Tuesday. It was hard not to cry. She’s taught at Dolores Huerta Elementary on the eastside for 13 years. She learned it may be her last at a 3 p.m. staff meeting Monday, hours before the public recommendation to close or consolidate 17 sites at Tulsa Public Schools.
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Medical Assisting Student Turns Summer Break Into Career Experience
Drumright, Okla. – While many students spent their summer break away from the classroom, Central Tech Medical Assisting student McKinsey Boothe continued building career skills through a volunteer internship at Ascension St. John‘s in Tulsa. Boothe, a senior at Mannford High School and second-year Medical Assisting student at...
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Catoosa’s Brysen Jimenez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Catoosa Flowers
For Catoosa High School junior Brysen Jimenez, being a multi-sport athlete means committing to improvement throughout the year. Whether he is on the football field, basketball court, or soccer pitch, Jimenez brings the same determined mindset and appreciation for the people who have helped him reach this point. Jimenez competes...
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Cascia Hall celebrates 100 years with new time capsule
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — Cascia Hall Preparatory School is celebrating 100 years of Catholic education in Tulsa by looking back at its history and giving future students a glimpse into life at the school in 2026. The school opened its doors on Yorktown Avenue on Sept. 24, 1926. On...
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BPS Wayside’s Gerber Named Rosen Publishing Oklahoma School Librarian of the Month
Bartlesville Public Schools is proud to announce that Angela Gerber, librarian at Wayside Elementary, has been named the Rosen Publishing Oklahoma School Librarian of the Month for September 2026. The award, new this year, recognizes members of the Oklahoma School Librarians (OKSL), a division of the Oklahoma Library Association, for...
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Cascia Hall celebrates 100 years with new time capsule
TULSA, Okla. — Cascia Hall Preparatory School is celebrating 100 years of Catholic education in Tulsa by looking back on its history and giving future students a glimpse into life at the school in 2026. The school opened its doors on Yorktown Avenue on Sept. 24, 1926. On Thursday,...