That’s a wrap on the first semester! Have a great Winter Break, EPS! We will see our students back on January 7, 2025! ❄️✨ #ShineYourLight
What better way to prepare for winter break than with some holiday parties?! 🪩🎁 Cross Timbers (along with many of our elementary schools) is getting in the spirit with winter-themed crafts, activities and snacks! 1 school day left, but who's counting?! 😉 #ShineYourLight
Cimarron is spreading holiday cheer through music! 🎶 Cimarron's Orchestra visited Chisholm during lunch, sharing holiday tunes with all Chisholm students! 🎄🎻 #ShineYourLight
Meet the future of EPS! Our Student Teacher Networking Brunch gave current Student Teachers the chance to connect with principals from across the district and explore opportunities within our schools. ✨ #ShineYourLight
CONGRATULATIONS to our 2024-25 Support Employees of the Year! We are so grateful for this group and their contributions to our buildings! 👏🟣✴️ #ShineYourLight
Check out our gallery of how sites surprised their employees here: https://www.edmondschools.net/page/2024-25-teachers-of-the-year
Washington Irving is getting in the holiday spirit by learning how holidays are celebrated all over the world--and of course, dressing the part! Each grade level is taking turns performing, but today, first grade took the stage for their Holidays Around the World performance! 🎄✨ #ShineYourLight
👣🔎 We definitely have some forensics experts in EPS! To wrap up their forensics unit, 7th grade GATE students at Central are piecing together fictional crime scene projects to present to the class. Then, they'll put their forensic science knowledge to the test by analyzing evidence and circumstances from their peers' projects to determine what crime might have been committed. #ShineYourLight
🤠 Is there anything cuter than farm animals and Pre-K students?! We didn't think so. Edmond FFA students brought some of their animals by the Edmond Early Childhood Center to teach younger students all about farm animals and what it takes to care for them. 🚜🐄 #ShineYourLight
It's officially that time! Have a great Thanksgiving break, EPS! We will see you back on Monday, December 2. 🦃🍁
P.S. Tune in next week to see what some of our staff members are thankful for! #ShineYourLight
Please help us in congratulating our November Core Value Award winners! 👏✨
🏅 Angie Debo Speech-Language Pathologist Tatum Wilkerson was nominated for BELONGING. Angie Debo lost a founder of Belonging Week due to retirement. Tatum has stepped up to make that transition smooth and ensure that Belonging Week is still a priority at Angie Debo.
🏅 Cross Timbers GATE Teacher Tara Prince was nominated for COLLABORATION. Ms. Prince is always the first one to volunteer her time and talents to help others. Ms. Neely, Cross Timbers Principal, says that Tara is one of the most selfless people she has ever met.
Thanks for being on the EPS team, Tatum and Tara! We're so thankful to have you! ⭐️ #ShineYourLight
Russell Dougherty third graders stepped back in time for Statehood Day! Students were divided into 'families' and took on jobs like farmers, blacksmiths and cooks, researching what life looked like during Oklahoma's statehood era. Dressed in costume and hard at work, they showed off their skills and research. Such a fun way to bring history to life! 🌾🔨🍳 #ShineYourLight
Santa Fe’s Culture Day was a celebration of the diverse backgrounds that fill the hallways. 🌎 Students set up booths to share their traditions, stories, and even food with their classmates. The day wrapped up with am assembly which featured a fashion show and performances of dances and songs from different cultures. It was a great opportunity for students to show off their culture and learn about others! ✨ #ShineYourLight
Due to the threat of severe weather, all Edmond Public Schools will move to remote learning for Monday, November 18. Students should refer to information sent by their school site for assignments that will need to be completed for attendance to be counted.
With many Veterans in our Transportation department, creating a monument in their honor felt especially meaningful. Adam Edmonds, Dispatcher and Driver Trainer for EPS, has been brainstorming ways to honor Veterans at the department for years. When one of his friend’s sons was searching for an Eagle Scout project, they agreed that building a Veterans monument at the Transportation department would be the perfect idea. Transportation got to work raising a majority of the funds needed to complete the project.
On Monday, Veterans, boy scouts, students from North’s JROTC program, Memorial’s band, EPS administrators, and other community members gathered at the Transportation department to dedicate the brand new Veterans monument, placed proudly near the flagpole. The ceremony was a beautiful tribute to those who have served and the monument will stand to honor those who have served and those who are currently serving. 🇺🇸 #ShineYourLight
Addie Chapman, a 4th grade teacher at Northern Hills, has been honored as the OERB 2024-25 Top Teacher! Ms. Chapman received a wonderful surprise when her family traveled from all over to be there for this special moment. Even Pistol Pete made the trip from Stillwater to help celebrate! Way to shine, Addie! 👏⭐️ #ShineYourLight
Today has been a busy day with many schools getting a head start on honoring Veterans Day! Cheyenne hosted a Veterans Day lunch followed by an assembly, while North held an assembly featuring a band performance and a flag presentation by their JROTC. We’ll continue recognizing our Veterans on Monday with more activities across the district! 🇺🇸👏 #ShineYourLight
If you haven’t heard the story of Kim Maker, a special education teacher at Northern Hills, and her husband Nathan, you’re in for something incredible. This past summer, while scuba diving off the coast of Texas, Kim and Nathan were swept away from their boat by a powerful current. They spent a grueling 38 hours stranded in open water before the Coast Guard rescued them. It was Kim’s quick thinking—using her flashlight to signal the Coast Guard—that ultimately led to their rescue. Since then, Kim and Nathan have formed a close bond with their rescuers and the Coast Guard as a whole. Today, the Coast Guard visited Northern Hills to share their part in Kim and Nathan's story and to tell students about how the Coast Guard helps others. We also celebrated the Makers' bravery at this year’s Convocation. In a powerful moment, Dr. Jernigan and Ms. Davis asked everyone in the audience to shine their phone flashlights if certain statements applied to them. Finally, Dr. Grunewald asked anyone who had used a flashlight to save their life to light up—and Mrs. Maker walked onto the stage to a single spotlight. Swipe to the last slide to see that special moment. Kim and Nathan’s story reminds us of the impact each of us can have when we shine our light. We’re so grateful to have them with us. And a huge thank you to the Coast Guard team—not only for rescuing Kim and Nathan, but for inspiring our students today. #ShineYourLight ❤️
🔥🧪 Fires & patterns & inertia—oh my! Science Museum Oklahoma visited several of our schools to engage students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math with various experiments. Thank you, Science Museum Oklahoma, for an interactive lesson our students will be talking about all week! #ShineYourLight
If you’re an Oklahoman, you know David Payne! What you might not know is that he is a product of Edmond Public Schools! News 9’s Chief Meteorologist visited Sequoyah (the middle school he attended), and everyone—from sixth graders to administrators—was thrilled to hear from him. David shared insights about his work and his passion for Oklahoma weather. Judging by the crowd's enthusiasm, we may even have a few future meteorologists in the making! 🌪️☀️ #ShineYourLight
All schools will be CLOSED today, Monday, November 4. All activities are cancelled. Please stay weather aware.
