Redbud Elementary’s first-grade classes had an egg-citing lesson in life science as they incubated eggs, carefully watched baby chicks hatch and learned how to care for them responsibly. One class even let the chicks choose their own names by letting them standing on notecards with different name options! This experience gave students a unique look at the life cycle while teaching patience and responsibility! 🐣🌟 #ShineYourLight
☕️❤️ Our principals got a special treat at their monthly meeting! The Redbud Roasters and the John Ross Coffee Club visited EPSAC to make a delicious drink for everyone! #ShineYourLight
Heritage is bringing history to life! 🕰️ Today, fourth graders took on the roles of historical figures in the infamous Traveling Wax Museum! After weeks of research, students transformed into "Wax Figures" and presented their findings.
Students from other grades participated in a bingo-style scavenger hunt, searching for figures that matched different descriptions.
Both teachers and students agree—this is the best day in fourth grade! 🌟 #ShineYourLight
🔗 | Dive Deeper: https://www.edmondschools.net/article/2071476
📚⛳️ To celebrate Read Across America Week, the Library Media team at Angie Debo transformed the media center into a mini golf course with each hole representing a different state! As students played, they not only aimed for a hole in one, but also discovered books connected to each state along the way. Such a fun and creative activity! #ShineYourLight
Our 2024-25 District Teachers and Support Employees were recognized at the March Board of Education meeting! We are so grateful to have these staff members working for EPS. ✴️🟣 #ShineYourLight
Our Academic All-Staters and Presidential Scholar Candidates were recognized at the March Board of Education Meeting! 👏
Not all students are pictured, head to https://www.edmondschools.net/article/2065258 for the complete list of students who have achieved one (or both!) of these high honors. ✨ #ShineYourLight
The Edmond Public Schools Board of Education approved Shelby Rigsby as the new John Ross principal at the March meeting. We're excited to have Mr. Rigsby leading the nighthawks! 🦅💚 #ShineYourLight
Interns at Project SEARCH took advantage of the beautiful Spring weather we had last week and volunteered at the Zoo! They lent a helping hand with the horticulture department in the morning and enjoyed exploring the Zoo in the afternoon. Here's to more days like this! ☀️🦍 #ShineYourLight
Jason Hayes, principal of Santa Fe High School, has been named the 2025 Oklahoma High School Principal of the Year by the Oklahoma Association of Secondary School Principals (OASSP)! We were able to surprise him with this honor at the final Double Wolf Dare Week Assembly.
We couldn't be more proud of Mr. Hayes! Well done! 👏✨ #ShineYourLight
The numbers are in... the Santa Fe Wolves raised 2️⃣3️⃣3️⃣,2️⃣2️⃣9️⃣ during Double Wolf Dare Week! 🐺
All money raised will go directly to Keaton's Kindness Foundation. More specifically, the money will go toward a care room at Oklahoma Children's Hospital that will impact children for generations.
Way to go, Santa Fe, for all of your hard work this week, it has absolutely paid off! 👏 #ShineYourLight
Introducing....🥁🥁🥁
Our Rookie of the Year! Please help us congratulate Megan Knight, special education teacher at West Field, for being named the 2025 Rookie Teacher of the Year! 👏🟣✴️ #ShineYourLight
✴️🚌 Shining a Light on Transportation!
EPS is fortunate to have many outstanding bus drivers, and today, we’re highlighting one who goes above and beyond for her riders—Dayna Wagester!
Here’s what students on Ms. Wagester’s route had to say:
💬 “She always says hi and bye to the bus riders and greets them. She’s always talking to us. She’s very respectable.”
💬 “I have a smooth ride and always get to talk to my friends. My bus driver always greets me!”
Kenny Chamlee, Director of Transportation, shared:
💬 “Dayna is exactly what you would want for a bus driver. She greets students by name every morning and creates a safe and caring environment for all! We couldn’t ask for more from a driver.”
We have the best bus drivers. 🌟 Drop a comment to show your appreciation for Ms. Wagester and all of her hard work! #ShineYourLight
Double Wolf Dare Week at Santa Fe is here! Students are hard at work raising money for Keaton's Kindness Foundation. Today's Hall of Fame Assembly was a hit! Come back on Friday for the total amount raised to be revealed! 🐺💸 #ShineYourLight
EPS is hiring and we want YOU! 📣
Take the next step in your teaching career at our upcoming Teacher Job Fair! Meet with administrators from all EPS schools and discover where you belong.
📆: March 11, 2025
⏰: 4:30 - 6pm
📍: 1001 W Danforth Rd.
For more information, head to edmondschools.net/careers. We can't wait to meet you! hashtag#ShineYourLight
EPS is hiring and we want YOU! 📣
Take the next step in your teaching career at our upcoming Teacher Job Fair! Meet with administrators from all EPS schools and discover where you belong.
📆: March 11, 2025
⏰: 4:30 - 6pm
📍: 1001 W Danforth Rd.
For more information, head to edmondschools.net/careers. We can't wait to meet you! #ShineYourLight
This squad >> 📖🤝 Every Monday afternoon, secondary students join Frontier Elementary to build relationships and strengthen students' reading skills! Led by 2nd grade teachers Laura Scott and Marlena Butler, Reading Squad is impacting EPS one book at a time. 👏 #ShineYourLight
As the dangerous road conditions and extremely low temperatures continue, we are making the decision now that all EPS schools will have a SNOW DAY tomorrow, Thursday, February 20th. We understand the burden that multiple days of remote learning causes for students, families and staff members.Therefore, tomorrow will be a traditional snow day. There are no remote learning expectations for tomorrow and attendance will not be counted.
The lost instructional time for Thursday will be made up with the schedule updates that were sent to EPS parents and guardians on Monday.
Please continue to stay warm and safe this week!
Because of the dangerous road conditions and extremely low temperatures caused by the winter storm, we are making the decision that we will continue with remote learning tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19th, for all EPS schools. Students should refer to information sent by their school site for assignments that will need to be completed for attendance to be counted.
Please stay safe and warm this week!
Reminder that there will be no school for students on Monday, February 17th. EPS staff members will spend the day in Professional Development sessions. Students, we’ll see you Tuesday morning!
Because of continued isolated icy roads in parts of our district as well as slick and dangerous parking lots and sidewalks, Edmond Public Schools will move to remote learning for all schools for Thursday, February 13th.
Students should refer to information sent by their school site for assignments that will need to be completed for attendance to be counted.
Based on the current forecasts, we plan to be back to in-person school on Friday.
