Back to School Message from the Superintendent
Welcome back to the 2019-2020 school year. I am looking forward to the opportunities and challenges ahead as we experience student and program growth. We will continue to utilize the tenets of the Non-Negotiables:
- We will have a safe school.
- Collaboration/teamwork is expected from everyone.
- We will develop positive relationships with students and parents.
- We will serve.
Bond Issue update: Thanks to the support of the community in passing the last bond issue, the district is busily making improvements to existing facilities, purchasing much needed items, and completing the new Lower Elementary School, serving Preschool and Kindergarten students. The new Intermediate School will open for the first time this term, serving 5th and 6th grade students. The Education Service Center has added an additional classroom for TCC concurrent classes. Classroom additions to the Varsity Building are nearing completion. The Sports Arena has new bleachers on the home side and new turf has been installed at the football stadium.
In order to keep parents “in the loop,” click here for the Parent Handbook, along with the newly revised Student Policy Manual, both of which are posted under the parent menu, right side, or on any school site under the quick links. In addition to the website, we encourage parents to use the Glenpool District mobile app which is available for both Apple and Android products. Also available is the Infinite Campus Parent Portal and Campus Mobile app, the district’s student information system. The portal has a new look this year and will allow you to view schedules, grades, transportation, apply for reduced meal benefits, make lunch payments and many other components. Remember that the prices of school lunches increased slightly this year. Those prices also posted on the website.
All parents are encouraged to access information posted on the website, including links to the new State Accountability System for access to the District report cards, listing the performance of students on the state mandated assessments. For additional information, contact any school site or the administrative office. In addition to the website, School Messenger will also be utilized to provide information to parents as needed. Text 67587 to begin receiving text message alerts and click here to see all methods of communication available to parents.
It is important that all parent contact information (phone numbers, Email addresses, etc.) be up-to-date and accurate as we move to an enhanced use of technology for communication. You may use a simplified update form for phone number, email, or address changes within the district boundaries. More detailed updates may be made using the Family Update anytime during the year.
As a district, we feel fortunate to have added quality educators to our already outstanding teaching staff. Each school site has excellent employees, all working diligently to serve our students. Throughout the district, you may notice some employees have new job responsibilities due mostly to the opening of the new Intermediate and Lower Elementary sites. We are all committed to providing the absolute BEST education to our students! Again, welcome to the 19-20 school year – It's a great day to be a Warrior!
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