Osage
Osage, OK · Education
tulsatoday.com
TPS’s Excuses Don’t Make Sense
Analysis: In Hans Christian Andersen’s famous tale, an emperor parades through town wearing magnificent clothes that do not exist. Everyone can see the truth, but nobody wants to say it. Finally, a child announces the obvious: the emperor has no clothes. I thought about that story while listening to...
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Jenks school bus involved in crash on Creek Turnpike
JENKS, Okla. - A Jenks Public Schools bus was involved in a crash Friday morning on the northbound Highway 75 ramp to the Creek Turnpike, according to a school official. The bus was on its way to Jenks Middle School when it collided with a car on the shoulder of the turnpike, the official said.
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Dewey Football Seeks Bounce Back on Senior Night
The Dewey Bulldoggers are playing their final home game of the season Friday night as they take on Perry. Against two of the top three teams in the district, the Bulldoggers have slipped. Dewey fell to Kiefer two weeks ago on the road, 66-18, they fell to Chisholm at home last week, 56-14.
hometowncurrent.com
Class rings and famous Will Rogers High School graduates
Throughout the school year, I receive daily news emails from BGM Community Schools. The newsletter gives updates on school happenings, college visits, programs and sometimes community events. I opened the newsletter a few days ago and it included two additional flyers about purchasing a class ring from Jostens. It reminded...
tulsatoday.com
TPS: 17 Closed, Nobody Accountable
Analysis: Seventeen Tulsa Public Schools. That’s how many schools the Tulsa Public Schools Board voted to close Monday night. Nearly one-quarter of the district’s schools. One out of every four. That’s not a minor administrative adjustment. That’s an institutional earthquake. I spoke at Monday night’s Board...
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Eufaula Dormitory alumni give back to support today’s students
EUFAULA – Every September, the Eufaula Dormitory hosts a back-to-school bash. This year, the MCN Department of Education and Training held a cookout for students, staff, and Tribal dignitaries, and hosted the Muscogee Nation Royalty. The early-semester celebration is a time for students to connect, play games, and ease their anxieties. It’s also a time for alumni to connect and support current students.
eufaulaindianjournal.com
Rolland Leads Checotah Wildcats Past Victory Christian, 49-7
TULSA —The Checotah Wildcats continued their winning ways Thursday night, putting together a dominant performance on both sides of the football to defeat Victory Christian 49-7 in a Class 2A District 1 football matchup. Junior quarterback Cole Rolland delivered a spectacular allaround performance, accounting for six touchdowns while leading the Wildcats’ explosive offense. Rolland powered the ground attack with 157 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries while adding another 374 yards and three touchdowns through the air. Checotah’s offensive production proved too much for the Conquerors, as the Wildcats improved to 6-1 overall with the 42-point victory. The Wildcats combined an explosive passing attack with a productive ground game, keeping the Victory Christian defense under pressure throughout the contest.
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Huskies Ready for Big District Matchup With Pawnee
Friday night's game between Pawhuska and Pawnee is all but for a district championship, as both teams are undefeated in district play. The game features two teams with contrasting styles. Pawhuska spreads the field and operates as quickly as possible. Pawnee runs a Wing-T offense and runs the play clock down as far as it will go.
tulsatoday.com
TPS Leadership Panic Proposal Passed
Analysis: With millions of missing money still under investigation, the Tulsa Public School District (TPS) Board of Education Monday voted to approve a staff proposal to close or consolidate 14 elementary schools, two middle schools and one alternative program beginning with the 2027-28 school year. The decision came after a...
theokeagle.org
Tulsa Public Schools board votes 6-1 to close 17 schools despite community pushback
“They didn’t hear us,” said Kerr Elementary health aide Jennifer Jones. She wiped away tears shortly after the Tulsa Public Schools board voted 6-1 Monday night to close 17 campuses next year, including Kerr. District leaders rolled out the plan — an effort to cut $12 million from TPS’ operational deficit — less than four weeks before the vote.
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Barnsdall Gives Update on Reasoning Behind Monday School Closure
Barnsdall Schools have added an update that led to Monday's sudden school closure. The Barnsdall Public Schools Facebook Page states the concern has been addressed and the matter has been resolved. They state the decision to close school was made out of an abundance of caution, with the safety of students and staff as the highest priority.
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Nowata Public Schools Holding Stakeholder Event Nov. 6
The Nowata Area Chamber of Commerce and Nowata Public Schools is holding a community stakeholder event regarding the state of Nowata Public Schools (NPS). School officials are calling on residents within the school district to attend the event and discuss the current state of the district, the future of the district and how NPS can move forward.
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Former Cherokee Nation employee honored by National Indian Education Association
TAHLEQUAH – The National Indian Education Association named longtime Cherokee Nation employee Carolyn Allen as 2026 Elder of the Year. “It truly is an honor to be recognized by the NIEA and Cherokee Nation as 2026 Elder of the Year,” Allen said. “Cherokee Nation continues to support educators and students all over the reservation whether its higher education, young children or our elders”