Drumright Public Schools

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Drumright Public Schools! 🎅🏼🎁 We wish all of our students, families, and community a joyful holiday season filled with love, laughter, and warmth. May your days be merry, bright, and full of happiness! 🎉❄️🎶 Thank you for your continued support in making our school community shine. Have a wonderful holiday and see you in the New Year! #tornadostandard

🎉 Holiday Break Announcement! 🎉 Drumright Public Schools will be closed from December 23rd to January 6th for the holiday break. We hope everyone enjoys a relaxing time filled with joy and family! 📅 Students will return to school on Tuesday, January 7th 📅 Take this time to recharge, enjoy the season, and get ready to jump into 2025 with fresh energy! We’re looking forward to seeing all our students back, ready to learn and make memories together. 🌟 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎄 #tornadostandard

Seniors need to fill out the FAFSA application for 25-26 because it is a graduation requirement. If they are not attending college/career tech they can come get the opt out form in my office. Both the parent and the student need to create an account at https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch and it takes 1-3 days to verify your name matches your social security. Then you will complete the 25-26 application. If you have questions please feel free to call or email me. (bbaugh@drumright.k12.ok.us or 918-352-4010

Thank You, RCB Bank, for Being an Anchor Sponsor for Drumright Public Schools! Drumright Public Schools proudly announces RCB Bank as an Anchor Sponsor, committed to fostering excellence in education and enriching student experiences. Your generous support as a key partner enables us to provide: *Enhanced Academics: Helping students gain hands-on learning opportunities beyond the classroom. *Enriched Activities: Supporting programs such as band, cheer, and student council, bringing new possibilities to our extracurricular initiatives. *Boosted Athletics: Empowering athletes with resources that amplify school spirit and engagement. *Community Support: Contributing to school funds and creating lasting impacts on our community and students. Your partnership exemplifies true community leadership, creating a brighter future for Drumright students. Together, we are building a legacy of excellence! For more partnership opportunities, contact: Angela Avila, Superintendent 📧 AAvila@drumright.k12.ok.us | 📞 918-352-2492 👏 Thank you, RCB Bank, for making a difference in the lives of our Tornadoes! 👏 #tornadostandard

🎉 Weekly Activities Dec 16 - Dec 21 at Drumright Public Schools! 🎉 Get ready for an exciting week filled with basketball games, holiday concerts, and semester exams. Here’s what’s happening: Monday, Dec 16: 🏀 5/6 & JH Basketball vs. Davenport - 4:30 PM 🎶 Band Christmas Concert - 7:00 PM at Bradley Elementary Gym Tuesday, Dec 17: 🏀 HS Basketball vs. Shidler - 6:30 PM 🎄 PK-3rd Grade Christmas Program - 7:00 PM at Bradley Elementary Gym Wednesday, Dec 18: 📚 MS/HS Semester/Benchmark Tests Thursday, Dec 19: 📚 MS/HS Semester/Benchmark Tests 🎄 4-6th Grade Christmas Program - 7:00 PM at Bradley Elementary Gym 🏀 JV Basketball vs. Putnam Heights Academy - 7:00 PM Friday, Dec 20: 📚 MS/HS Semester/Benchmark Tests Makeup 🎄Bradley Classroom Parties 🏀 HS Basketball vs. Depew - 6:30 PM Come out and show your support for our talented students in academics, athletics, and the arts. Let’s make this a memorable week! Go, Tornadoes! 🎉📚🎶🏀 #tornadostandard

The Drumright Board of Education District Seat #4 is currently open. The Board of Education is accepting letters of interest, a biography, and reference letters by Friday, December 20, 2024 at 4:00 P.M. Candidates will be reviewed for potential interviews at a specified date and time later to be determined. All interested candidates may send the requested information to Becky Marrs, Board Clerk, at bmarrs@drumright.k12.ok.us or mail to Drumright Public Schools, P.O. Box 872, Drumright, OK 74030.

MEMORANDUM To: Parent/Guardian From: Tara Osterhout, Bradley Elementary Principal Jason Bray, Cooper and High School Principal Date: September 1, 2024 Subject: Parents Right-to-Know Notification The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires that all schools receiving Title I funds must inform parents of their right to ask schools about the qualifications of their child’s teachers and qualifications of any paraprofessional serving their child - ESSA §1112 (e). Drumright Public Schools receive federal Title I funds. You have the right to request the following information which will be provided to you in a timely manner, if you request it: Whether the teacher has met Oklahoma's qualification and licensing criteria for the grade level(s) and subject matter being taught; *Whether Oklahoma has decided that the teacher can teach in a classroom without being licensed or qualified under state regulations because of special circumstances; *The teacher's college major; whether the teacher has any advanced degrees and, if so, the subject of the degrees; *Whether any paraprofessional educators provide services to your child and, if they do, their qualifications. If you would like to receive any of the above-mentioned information, please make the request in writing to your school’s principal. Our teachers are committed to helping your child develop the academic knowledge and critical thinking your child needs to succeed in school and beyond. I encourage you to support your child’s education and communicate with their teacher on a regular basis. By partnering, families and educators can provide your child with the best education possible. Sincerely, Tara Osterhout, Bradley Elementary Principal Jason Bray, Cooper and High School Principal

🎉 Weekly Activities for Dec 9 - Dec 14 🎉 Get ready for an action-packed week at Drumright Public Schools! Mark your calendars and come support our teams, students, and exciting events. Here’s what’s happening: Monday, Dec 9 🏀 5th/6th & JH Basketball vs. Olive - 4:30 PM Cheer on our young athletes at home! Tuesday, Dec 10 🏀 HS Basketball vs. Olive - 6:30 PM Show your Tiger pride and rally for our high school team! Wednesday, Dec 11 📝 9th Grade Pre-ACT Best of luck to our 9th graders taking the Pre-ACT! Thursday, Dec 12 🏀 5th/6th & JH Basketball vs. Mounds - 4:30 PM Another chance to support our basketball teams at home! Friday, Dec 13 🎮 Association of Oklahoma General Contractors VR Headset Simulator - Grades 5-12 Students will get hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology! 🏀 HS Basketball @ Hominy - 6:30 PM Wish our high school team luck on the road! Let’s make this a memorable week filled with school spirit and learning! 🎉📚🏀 #tornadostandard

🏀 HS Basketball vs. Hominy: "I PLAYED AT THE BRICK" NIGHT 🏀 📅 Date: Friday, January 17th 📍 Location: The Brick ⏰ Time: 6:30PM Girls, 8:00 PM Boys 🧱 A Historic Farewell to The Brick! 🧱 Join us for an unforgettable night of basketball as our Drumright Tornadoes take on Hominy in the final game at The Brick! We welcome all Tornadoes who have ever had the honor of playing at The Brick to be part of this special celebration. Let's honor the memories, the games, and the legacy built within these walls one last time. 🧱 Be there to cheer on our Tornadoes and make history together! 🧱 #tornadostandard

As part of Governor Kevin Stitt's Oklahoma Phone-Free School Challenge, Drumright Public Schools is conducting a survey to gather input on student cell phone usage in our schools. Your feedback will help shape our policies and ensure a positive learning environment for all. Please take a moment to share your thoughts. This survey aims to gather input from students, teachers, and parents across our district on innovative solutions for managing cell phone usage in our schools. The initiative, inspired by Executive Order 2024-26, seeks to address concerns over classroom distractions, bullying, and learning challenges linked to cell phone use. Your feedback will contribute to a statewide report of best practices, focusing on fostering student mental health, reclaiming classroom focus, and empowering local solutions. Survey: https://forms.gle/jhiQ7FpK7JysxSs88

If you have not started and completed your senior's FAFSA please go to https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa and get started on the 25-26 application for student aide. This is a graduation requirement. If your senior does not plan to attend college or a technical institution I will provide them with an opt-out form. Please contact Mrs. Baugh (bbaugh@drumright.k12.ok.us) if you have any questions. Thank you!

If your 10th or 11th grader hasn't applied for Central Tech and they want to get in a class for fall 2025 they need to apply now! Click the link and the class you want and then apply now. Interviews will start in January! https://centraltech.edu/classes/

8th graders will take the Pre-ACT 8/9 test this Wednesday, Dec. 4. The test will start at 8:30 AM and any students who are late will not be able to enter the testing room so please be on time. This is a great opportunity to prepare and practice for the ACT they will take in 11th grade. If you have questions please contact Mrs. Baugh. Thank you.

📅 Weekly Activities at Drumright Public Schools | Dec 2-7 📅 Here's what's happening next week! Mark your calendars and come support our students! 📣 🏀 Monday, Dec 2 5th/6th Grade & JH Basketball vs Oilton ⏰ Games starts at 4:30 PM 📚 Wednesday, Dec 4 8th Grade PreACT Good luck to our 8th graders taking the PreACT! Show us your skills! 💪 🏀 Thursday - Saturday, Dec 5-7 HS Basketball @ Cimarron Tournament Cheer on our HS teams as they compete in the tournament! Come out, show your support, and let’s make it a great week at Drumright! #tornadostandard

🍂 Drumright Tornadoes Weekly Update: November 25 - 30!🍂 🦃 Thanksgiving Break Alert: Monday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 29 – No School! Enjoy the holiday and some well-deserved rest, Tornadoes!🦃 🌽🦃🍂Wishing all our students, staff, and families a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! 🌽🦃🍂 #tornadostandard

The November 26th basketball game has been postponed to after the Christmas break. We will update the schedule once a date is confirmed.

The 25-26 FAFSA application is now live! This is a graduation requirement now so please visit: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa and complete the application. Your student may have already created an account. If your student is NOT attending a tech school or college they may see me for an opt-out form. Thanks!

Attention Fans: Important OSSAA Policy Update We would like to remind everyone about the OSSAA policy regarding Suspension from Athletic Activities for Unsporting Conduct. This policy emphasizes the importance of good sportsmanship from all participants, including players, coaches, and spectators. Policy Highlights: Any egregious acts of unsportsmanlike conduct that occurs during the same season will result in suspension from participation for the remainder of the season. These acts are defined as behavior outside the OSSAA-adopted rules of the contest. We ask all spectators to uphold the values of respect and good sportsmanship to ensure a positive and supportive environment for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation and dedication to representing our community with pride!

🏈Tornadoes Take the Field for Round 2!🏈 Get ready, Tornado Nation! Our mighty Tornadoes are storming into the Second Round of the Playoffs on Friday, Nov. 22nd at Hollis! Kickoff is at 7:00 PM, and we need YOU in the stands to cheer them on to victory! 🚒🚓 Send-Off Celebration 🚓🚒 The Fire Department and Police Department will be escorting our team out of town at 11:00 AM Friday morning. Let’s fill the streets with cheers, signs, and Tornado spirit! Show our boys they have the whole town behind them every step of the way! 🎟️ Make the Road Trip Let’s turn Hollis into Tornado Territory! Bring your family, friends, and school pride to join The Pride of Drumright Band and Tornado Cheerleaders for an unforgettable playoff game. Together, we can push our Tornadoes to the next round! #tornadostandard

Attention Tornado Nation! Get ready to cheer loud and proud for our JH Basketball teams at the Central 7 Conference Tournament in Davenport! 🏀 Let’s show our Tornado spirit and pack the stands to support our amazing athletes as they compete against tough opponents this week. Here’s the game plan: 📅 Monday, Nov. 18th 🏀 Central 7 JH Basketball Festival @ Davenport – 5:00 PM 📅 Wednesday, Nov. 20th 🏀 Central 7 JH Basketball Festival @ Davenport vs. Olive – 10:00 AM 📅 Thursday, Nov. 21st 🏀 Central 7 JH Basketball Festival @ Davenport vs. Hominy – 3:00 PM Bring your energy, wear your Tornado colors, and let’s make some noise for our teams! Together, we’re unstoppable! #tornadostandard