At the September meeting, the Edmond Public Schools Board of Education approved Christa Ellis as the new Edmond Public Schools Director of Personnel. Please help us in welcoming Mrs. Ellis to the district office! ✴️🟣 #ShineYourLight Mrs. Ellis will remain principal at John Ross Elementary until a replacement is named.
2 months ago, Arin Smith
Christa Ellis EPS Director of Personnel Mrs. Ellis is a veteran EPS administrator and a product of Edmond Public Schools. She has spent the past 12 years as principal at John Ross Elementary, where she was also a teacher and Assistant Principal. Mrs. Ellis is a Memorial High School graduate and has worked for the district for 20 years. In her new role, she will work with Associate Superintendent Randy Decker and our Human Resources team providing first class service to all of our EPS employees. While she has mixed feelings about leaving the John Ross family, Mrs. Ellis is extremely excited about this new opportunity to have an impact on our more than 3,200 EPS employees.
There's nothing better than cozying up with a good book and a treat! Northern Hills 4th graders enjoyed exploring different genres while sipping on their very own "Starbooks" (pink lemonade or chocolate milk) drinks. 😉 A big thank you to the Starbucks on Kelly & Danforth for donating the cups! 👏📚 #ShineYourLight
2 months ago, Arin Smith
teacher laughing with a student
elementary girl smiling at the camera
girl smiling at a table
teacher helping a student
young girl working on school work
teacher handing student a drink and a treat
boy holding a coffee cup
starbooks logo on door
Up top! 🖐️ Santa Fe athletes gave a warm welcome to Scissortail students this morning with high fives, cheers and smiles. 😎🌟 Happy Friday, EPS! #ShineYourLight
3 months ago, Arin Smith
student walking through a line of football players and cheerleaders giving high fives
student walking through a line of football players and cheerleaders giving high fives
high five up close
student walking through a line of football players and cheerleaders giving high fives
cheerleader hugging a student
student walking through a line of football players and cheerleaders giving high fives
football players laughing
student walking through a line of football players and cheerleaders giving high fives
student walking through a line of football players and cheerleaders giving high fives
wolf hand sign
🍀 It's their lucky day! Last Friday, TTCU Federal Credit Union surprised three lucky teachers with a check that covered their entire Donors Choose Project. Thank you, TTCU Federal Credit Union! These teachers and their classes are thrilled for their new supplies and resources. 😎✨ #ShineYourLight
3 months ago, Arin Smith
teacher being surprised with big check
teacher being surprised with big check
teacher being surprised with big check
teacher being surprised with big check
teacher being surprised with big check
teacher being surprised with big check
teacher being surprised with big check
teacher being surprised with big check
teacher being surprised with big check
Cheers to 40 years! 👏 Charles Haskell celebrated their 40 year anniversary last Friday with 80's themed decorations and lots of games. 💿💡 Students and teachers even dressed the part! #ShineYourLight
3 months ago, Arin Smith
charles haskell 40 year celebration teachers and students posing
charles haskell 40 year celebration teachers and students posing
charles haskell 40 year celebration teachers and students posing
charles haskell 40 year celebration teachers and students posing
charles haskell 40 year celebration teachers and students posing
charles haskell 40 year celebration teachers and students posing
charles haskell 40 year celebration teachers and students posing
charles haskell 40 year celebration teachers and students posing
charles haskell 40 year celebration teachers and students posing
charles haskell 40 year celebration teachers and students posing
Pre-K teachers and their assistants have had a fun professional development day creating resources for their classrooms, learning new curriculum and connecting with teachers at other schools! 📒✏️ #ShineYourLight
3 months ago, Arin Smith
balls flying in air
teacher working on a craft at a table
pre k curriculum set up on a table
woman talking to a group of teachers
women holding balls up
woman talking to a group of teachers
teacher working on a craft at a table
teacher working on a craft at a table
teacher laughing
Have a safe Labor Day weekend, EPS! Students, we will see you back on Wednesday, September 4! 🌟
3 months ago, Arin Smith
have a great labor day weekend students return on wednesday september 3
The 2024-25 school year is in full swing and Core Value Awards are BACK! Help us congratulate: 👏 Staci Dauphine, Registrar at Centennial, was nominated for BELONGING. Staci has made new families, teachers and the new principal feel like they are a part of the Centennial Family. Although she is always very busy at the start of school, she goes out of her way to make sure everyone who walks through the door feels like they belong. 👏 Kathy Radle, Special Education Teacher at John Ross, was nominated for BELONGING. Kathy is a true advocate for ALL students. She is currently working toward an inclusion opportunity for all students to feel like they belong. 👏 Scott Keel, head custodian at Boulevard, was nominated for COLLABORATION. Scott is the ultimate team player. He is always willing to lend a hand with a smile. The campus grounds are always clean and freshly mowed and help make students proud to call Boulevard Academy home. Thank you for all that you do EPS Staff! Way to shine! #ShineYourLight
3 months ago, Arin Smith
core value award recipient
core value award recipient
core value award recipient
core value award recipient
core value award recipient
core value award recipient
core value award recipient
core value award recipient
core value award recipient
core value award recipient
Every month, Sequoyah holds a grade-level shout-out assembly, where student accomplishments are celebrated. 🎉 This month, Sequoyah gave a shout-out to all of their fall sports, as athletes are already competing! 👏🟣 #ShineYourLight
3 months ago, Arin Smith
principal and student high fiving
girl laughing
girl standing up in a crowd
boy running in a gym
teacher smiling at an assembly
2 girls in a gym laughing
principal speaking at an assembly
✴️ As football season is quickly approaching, please remember our high school athletic event regulations.
3 months ago, Arin Smith
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTING EVENT REGULATIONS All Students Must Wear ID & Lanyard Stay In Designated Cheering Sections Elementary And Middle School Students Must Be Accompanied By An Adult Clear Bags Only No Athletic Equipment (Footballs, Basketballs, etc.) Students From Other Schools Must Be Accompanied By An Adult
Pre-K students at Will Rogers showed off their creativity by making colorful (and yummy!) self-portraits using pancakes and fruit! 🍓🎨 #ShineYourLight
3 months ago, Arin Smith
little boy working on a pancake
little boy working on a pancake
teacher helping her student
little boy holding up a pancake
little girl eating and laughing
teacher laughing at her students
little girl laughing
girl laughing and holding up a fruit
little boy looking at the camera
girl sitting at a table laughing
How do you discover your favorite book genre? By sampling them, of course! Washington Irving's 4th graders took part in a "book tasting," where they explored a variety of genres, all while dressed as chefs and snacking on cookies. A delicious way to feed their imaginations! 👩‍🍳📚 #ShineYourLight
3 months ago, Arin Smith
girl with a fake moustache reading a book
girl with a fake moustache reading a book
kids with fake moustaches
sign with fantasy books written across
girls with fake moustaches reading
girl laughing at someone talking
teacher reading a book to a student
boy reading a book
girl looking up at her teacher
girl reading
🗣️ We're thrilled to announce that Edmond Public Schools was honored at the State CareerTech Summit Conference on August 1st and recognized for their outstanding contributions to career and technology education. This prestigious award highlights the hard work and dedication of our CareerTech programs, teachers and students. In just two years, Edmond Public Schools has expanded its incredible offerings from 87 to 98 programs, empowering students from 5th-12th grade to explore pathways to successful careers. With over 700 students attending full-time technology center training programs annually, our district is leading the way in providing innovative and impactful opportunities for the future of our students. A big thank you to Oklahoma Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell and Skye McNeil, Executive Director of OKACTE, for presenting this award and for recognizing the essential role our schools play in developing Oklahoma’s world-class workforce. Way to shine, CareerTech! 👏✨ #ShineyourLight
3 months ago, Arin Smith
group of teachers posing with an award
group of teachers posing with an award
group of teachers posing with an award
Nothing beats a sunny day on the playground! Centennial is taking full advantage of the sunshine! 😎✨ #ShineYourLight
3 months ago, Arin Smith
girl sliding down slide
teacher holding little girls hand
boy waving at recess
girl sliding down slide
teacher playing with kids at recess
kids playing at recess
boy running at recess
boy looking at someone during recess
little girl looking at camera
✴️🟣 Have you downloaded the new, free EPS app? It’s available by searching Edmond Public Schools in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store (look for the white background with the new EPS logo). This will be the best way for you to stay up to date with what is happening in your student’s school. It will also be the way our EPS staff members communicate with you and your student(s) throughout the year. More details on the communication platform will be shared in the coming weeks. #ShineYourLight
3 months ago, Arin Smith
it's everything edmond public schools in your pocket. Download our app on the IOS store or andriod app.
Starting with Convocation, every Edmond Public Schools employee is being surprised with a free Edmond Public Schools T-Shirt this year. We have two groups to thank for making it all possible! Huge thank you Kirkpatrick Bank for providing the T-Shirts. Check out their logo on the right sleeve! ✨ And thank you to the Edmond Public Schools Foundation Student Ambassadors for helping ensure each attendee had a shirt waiting for them on their chair and for manning the size swap station! 👏 We are extremely grateful for the support and generosity from our community. We've already seen a few of these shirts around town! 👀✴️🟣 #ShineYourLight
3 months ago, Arin Smith
shirts set up in each chair for an event
shirts set up in each chair for an event
shirts set up in each chair for an event
shirts set up in each chair for an event
shirts set up in each chair for an event
shirts set up in each chair for an event
shirts set up in each chair for an event
shirts set up in each chair for an event
shirts set up in each chair for an event
shirts set up in each chair for an event
Heartland knows how to kick off the school year! Their first assembly was full of games, laughs and most importantly--school spirit! 🦅✨#ShineYourLight
3 months ago, Arin Smith
teacher and student doing a handshake
students playing a game in an assembly
teacher with his hands in the air after winning a game
girls laughing and holding hands
3 teachers posing for the camera
girl running while playing a game
teacher laughing at an assembly
students with their hands up during a game
principal holding a stick during an assembly
teacher laughing at an assembly
Back to School Week is here! 🎉 Your teachers and staff are busy with professional development this week in anticipation of the 2024-25 school year! 📚💡 #ShineYourLight #3Days
3 months ago, Arin Smith
number 3 over a picture of a man sitting at a table
man with arms crossed and smiling
3 women sitting at a table and smiling
2 women holding up numbers with their fingers at tables
woman laughing
2 men sitting at a table talking
2 women talking at a table
2 women smiling at the camera
man laughing at a presenter
woman raising her arms trying to get someone's attention
🔔 Elementary families: Meet the Teacher is right around the corner! See below regarding important information regarding Meet the Teacher Night on August 13! 👇🟣 Add funds to your child's meal account: https://www.schoolcafe.com/Edmond Verify your child's bus route: https://www.edmondschools.net/o/eps/page/transportation
4 months ago, Arin Smith
Meet the Teacher PRE-K - 5TH GRADES AUGUST 13, 2024 3-6PM Class Assignments Look for an email after 5pm on Aug. 12 from your child's teacher. Families must complete required enrollment paperwork to receive this email. Meet the Teacher & Team Meet your child's classroom or meet your child's grade level team of teachers. Child Nutrition Be sure your child's meal account is ready for the first day by adding funds through the link in the caption. Don't forget to complete the Free/Reduced Meal Application while you are there! Supplies Bring your child's supplies and leave them with their grade level team or teacher. Transportation Check the link in the caption to verify bus routes. Spirit Wear PTO Stores will be available to pick-up pre-purchased or to purchase school spirit
✏️ Have you considered becoming an EPS substitute? Now is your chance to make a difference in the lives of students in our community! We’re excited to announce new pay rates for the 2024-25 school year: ✴️ Certified: $90/day ✴️ Non-Certified: $80/day As a substitute teacher, you'll enjoy the flexibility to: 🟣Choose the days you want to work 🟣 Select the schools where you'd like to teach Ready to make an impact? Apply to become a substitute teacher here: https://www.applitrack.com/edmondschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Substitutes #WhyEPSWednesday #SayYEStoEPS
4 months ago, Arin Smith
MAKE AN IMPACT ON EDMOND STUDENTS ВЕСОМЕ A Substitute Teacher Increased Pay for 2024-25 Certified: $90 per day Non-Certified: $80 per day Benefits: Make your own schedule Choose your site