Just a reminder that we had a calendar change and we ARE in session this Friday (April 11) and next Friday (April 18), as we have rescheduled our snow days.
Enrollment for Pre-K 25-26 is NOW OPEN! Do not delay and miss your spot!
Details are at https://www.glenpoolps.org/o/gps/page/student-enrollment
Congratulations to Nichole Nixon, Glenpool School's Elementary Teacher of the Month for April 2025. Mrs. Nixon teaches third grade at our Upper Elementary.
Congratulations to Abby Hill, HS Counselor, for being Glenpool's Secondary Certified Personnel of the Month for April, 2025.
A big thank you to our April 2025 Friend of Education, McDonald's. They have supported our students and staff during evacuations as well as during state testing times. Thank you so much to them for their support of our community.
Congratulations to Jack Dodson, our Support Person of the Month for April 2025. Jack works in the district's maintenance department.
Tomorrow is Freckles Friday (April 4th). Send $2 with your child to enjoy a frozen treat.
Freckles Frozen Custard & Ice.
Frozen Ice is Dairy-Free
The buses are running their routes at this time. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we navigate this storm.
We are delaying buses even further as the storm has expanded. We do not have an exact time due to the volatility of the building storms. When we do have an update, you will hear from us.
Glenpool School buses will run the routes about 15 minutes later today to let the storms pass. Thank you.
Dear Families,
Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to connect
with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again. Studies show
that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. A love of independent reading boosts
academic success, plus children who read more frequently also report improved mental health 1 .
Here’s everything you need to know about the Book Fair:
Dates: April 7 th – April 18 th
Location: Movement Room at the Upper Elementary
Family Event schedule and location: April 10 th and April 15 th during parent teacher conference
nights from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
There’s even more info on our school’s Book Fair homepage:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/glenpoolelementaryschool
While you’re there, set up a Book Fair eWallet, the digital payment account that allows your child to
shop for books at the Fair without cash. Then share your eWallet link so friends and extended family
can add funds.
When you fund an eWallet, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a giving initiative called
Share the Fair™. Your contributions directly support our students who need help buying books
from the Fair.
Many of us still remember the rush of finding the perfect book at a Scholastic Book Fair. I hope you’ll
join your child at our school’s Fair and share a reading experience they’ll remember forever.
Happy reading,
Kristina Roberts
Principal
Glenpool Elementary School
PS: Need one more reason to visit the Book Fair? Every purchase at the Fair benefits our school!
Parents,
This morning at a Glenpool Public School campus, someone saw a person retrieve from the trunk of a car what looked like a rifle from a distance, and reported it to the proper authorities. As a precaution, schools were placed on lockdown. Glenpool Police Department checked the buildings, and were able to definitively determine the ‘rifle’ was a drill rifle (prop for band and ROTC), not an actual weapon, and that the person who retrieved it was a current student. At no time were any students in danger, nor was there ever an intruder on campus. Schools have released the lockdown.
The district will always err on the side of caution in situations like this, and I would like to acknowledge the Glenpool Police Department for their quick response and diligence in ensuring student safety at Glenpool Public Schools.
Parents,
A potential intruder was reported outside our buildings. Buildings have been locked down for the protection of students. Please do not come to school as entry into buildings will not be allowed until secured. All students are currently safe.
Upper Elementary Families,
Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 11th is individual spring pictures for upper elementary students.
FOLLOW-UP TO TRAFFIC ALERT: HW 75 down to the outer lane only in both directions. Traffic is backed up - AVOID IF POSSIBLE
TRAFFIC ALERT - As of right now (8:40 am), there is NO LEFT TURN and NO STRAIGHT THROUGH from 141st Street to HW 75, both westbound and eastbound. You can only turn right.
Glenpool, thank you for passing our bond issue with a landslide margin! For updates on the progress, visit https://www.glenpoolps.org/page/bond-issue-2025
The School Bond Issue Election is today. Vote TODAY. You have until 7:00 pm. NO projected tax increase.
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.
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