Glenpool Public Schools

Glenpool Middle School Principal Selected as OMLEA Middle-Level Principal of the Year The Oklahoma Middle-Level Education Association (OMLEA) is pleased to announce Blaine Wise as the 2025 Middle-Level Principal of the Year. Wise will be recognized at June's Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA) Summer Leadership Conference. As principal at Glenpool Middle School for the past four years, Wise has worked diligently to create a welcoming environment where students and staff have fun, feel valued, and possess a fear of missing out if not in attendance. Each week begins with Motivation Monday where students submit a goal and the steps necessary to accomplish that goal. In addition, students complete a social/emotional self-check to determine their preparedness for learning. On Follow-Up Friday, students assess if they met their goal, and if their grades improved. They are then allowed to give a shout-out to a deserving student or teacher. "Through his exceptional leadership, Blaine Wise has made the Glenpool Middle School vision, 'Where We Grow Minds and Support Warriors', a daily reality," stated Superintendent Curtis Layton. "He has masterfully cultivated a vibrant school culture, embodying the motto 'Gratitude, Model, Support'. Students and staff thrive and genuinely want to be present which is reflected in his site student and teacher attendance rate. His dedication to fostering a supportive work environment has resulted in remarkably low teacher turnover, ensuring consistent, high-quality instruction. Under his leadership, Glenpool Middle School has achieved steady academic improvements over the past three years, driven by strategic curriculum development and data-driven decision-making. Furthermore, Principal Wise has introduced innovative programs that enrich the student experience, providing unique development opportunities. His passion, integrity, and belief in every individual's potential have transformed the school, making him a truly deserving recipient of this honor." Under Mr. Wise's leadership, Glenpool Middle School has made it a priority to celebrate both students and staff through monthly school-wide assemblies. Students who demonstrate positive character traits are recognized as "Warriors Have Character" recipients. Additionally, students nominate six teachers each month to receive traveling trophy awards, which symbolize various qualities such as positivity (Smiley Face), dedication to students (Heart for Kids), guidance (Lighthouse), creativity (Scissors), encompassing (World), and support (Buoy). These awards are presented during the celebration assemblies, fostering a culture of appreciation and encouragement throughout the school community. Dr. Pam Deering, CCOSA Executive Director said, “CCOSA is proud to congratulate Blaine Wise on being named OMLEA Principal of the Year. As a dedicated member of the OASSP Executive Committee and a regular presenter at CCOSA-sponsored events, Blaine consistently demonstrates his commitment to excellence in school leadership. His passion for student success and his ability to uplift both students and staff make him truly deserving of this honor.” “Blaine Wise is an outstanding leader whose passion and energy inspire everyone around him," noted OMLEA Executive Director, Chris LeGrande. "His unwavering dedication to recognizing the positive accomplishments of students and staff has created a school culture that thrives on encouragement and excellence. Being named OMLEA Principal of the Year is a well-deserved honor, and I can’t wait to see the continued impact of his leadership.” In addition to being recognized at the CCOSA Summer Leadership Conference this June, Wise will join fellow state nominees in Seattle on July 9, where NASSP will announce the NASSP National Middle Level and High School Principals of the Year during its national conference. This marks the first time since 2014 that NASSP has expanded its recognition program to honor both Middle Level and High School Principals of the Year. For more information about OASSP, OMLEA, and the Principal of the Year Awards, please visit www.ccosa.org.

Glenpool Public Schools is honored to receive the Excellence level certification from Certified Healthy Oklahoma. This recognition highlights our dedication to creating a healthy environment for learning and working. We're investing in a healthier future! #HealthySchools #GlenpoolPS #CommunityHealth

Come to the Community Forum on Wednesday, February 26, regarding the bond election on March 4. We'll discuss all the details and answer any questions. More info at: https://www.glenpoolps.org/page/bond-issue-2025

Come to the Community Forum on Wednesday, February 26, regarding the bond election on March 4. We'll discuss all the details and answer any questions. More info at: https://www.glenpoolps.org/page/bond-issue-2025

Dear Community, due to the safety risks on our streets, parking lots, and sidewalks, we will be in Distance Learning again Friday. Thankfully, thorough melting should occur this weekend. See you Monday.

Due to continued severe cold and travel issues, Glenpool Schools will be on distance learning again Thursday. Thank you and please continue to be safe.

Glenpool Schools will be on Distance Learning again Wednesday. We will update the rest of the week as we can. Thank you, and be safe.

The future of STEM is bright at Glenpool Intermediate! Thanks to the PLTW expansion grant, in partnership with Ardagh Group, we're empowering our students with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed. This grant was used to fund new technology and curriculum, allowing us to expand our STEM program and inspire the next generation of innovators. #STEMimpact #PLTW #Ardagh #GlenpoolEducation

Parents and Community Members, With arctic weather and a 100% chance of precipitation forecasted for tomorrow, the district has decided to move to distance learning for Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025. This will be an asynchronous learning day, and students will be given assignments to complete by their teachers. Please ensure that students are working on assignments and don't get behind. Teachers will be available through Google Classroom and Gmail, so if your students need help, they only need to reach out via email. Our goal is to give parents as much notice as possible. We will be making day-to-day decisions on future days. Respectfully, Curtis Layton

Some buses may run about 5 minutes late today due to ice on the bus safety stop signs. Thank you for being patient. They will run their regular routes today.

We (Glenpool Schools) are in session today, Thursday, February 13. See you soon.

Glenpool Schools is out today for a Snow Day. This is NOT a distance learning day, so please enjoy the day off, but be safe out there. Again, NO SCHOOL today and NOT a distance learning day.

The Glenpool Schools Bond Issue 2025 is up for a vote on March 4. Check out this video for more information: https://youtu.be/gU3PMqh9giY Even more info at: https://www.glenpoolps.org/page/bond-issue-2025

Dear Community Members, With all the illnesses this season, we wanted to share some guidelines for infection prevention. The district is also disinfecting buildings to help with the spread. -Supt. Layton

The Warrior Chant for February is now available. Read about GPS and all we have going on at https://tinyurl.com/3z68ek24

If you are not a registered voter, February 7 is the last day to register to be eligible to vote in our March 4 Bond Election. Register now at https://oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp.html

The entire building and each unit were checked for a gas leak, and no natural gas was detected. Technicians have determined that the exhaust and fresh air intake system was not functioning as designed, creating the odor. The district is taking steps to remedy the situation, and the Lower Elementary has been cleared for occupancy. We understand the inconvenience and concern this causes, and we appreciate the patience of our parents. -Supt Layton

UPDATE #3 - Lower Elementary Evacuation: ONG has completed a pressure test on the system. No leaks were detected. Each unit is being inspected independently at this time. Pre-K and K students can be picked at the APB, next to the Intermediate school.

UPDATE #2 re: Lower Elementary Evacuation: The Lower Elementary building was evacuated this morning because it was reported to maintenance that there was a smell of natural gas. Maintenance could not rule out the possibility with certainty when they inspected the building. In an abundance of caution, the decision was made to evacuate the building. So far, Glenpool Fire and ONG have inspected the inside of the building using natural gas detection devices. There was no natural gas detection inside the building, so children were never exposed. At this time, ONG is running tests on the meter, and I will update you as we get more information. -Supt. Layton

For our Zomi families: Lower Elementary tan Pk leh K te tuni (Jan 31, 11:00am) Intermediate te sangah ki puak leuleu uh hi, gas leak hang a. Khat vei a dan na tate uh tua teng pan ong dawn un.