Congratulations to our Support Personnel of the Month for February 2026 - Barbara Smothers
Mrs. Smothers is our District Registrar, and she plays a crucial role in enrolling all our students. She has been part of the school district for many years and is a valued member of our community. We are very proud to have her and to work alongside her.
Mrs. Smothers is our District Registrar, and she plays a crucial role in enrolling all our students. She has been part of the school district for many years and is a valued member of our community. We are very proud to have her and to work alongside her.
Help us in recognizing LeAnn Click as our Elementary Teacher of the Month for February 2026.
From colleagues: "LeAnn is ready to help anyone who may need it, especially if things need to be done quickly! She works so hard and really works to get the older students to attack challenges with deeper level thinking." "Leann is someone you can count on. She is flexible, helps in any way possible, and she creates a safe and fun learning environment for the kids in STEM. "
From colleagues: "LeAnn is ready to help anyone who may need it, especially if things need to be done quickly! She works so hard and really works to get the older students to attack challenges with deeper level thinking." "Leann is someone you can count on. She is flexible, helps in any way possible, and she creates a safe and fun learning environment for the kids in STEM. "
Glenpool Upper Elementary
Friday, January 6th is FRECKLES FRIDAY!!!
Bring $2.00 for a yummy frozen treat
We received our new activity bus today!! This is a small part of the bond package you supported for our schools.
Thank you, GLENPOOL!!
Glenpool Upper Elementary is so excited to host its first Warrior POWER Night!
What: Warrior POWER Nights provides students and their families a place to practice
important skills such as perseverance, ingenuity, curiosity, and resilience. This Warrior Power
Night will be reserved for 3rd and 4th grade students and a parent/guardian. Due to the
structure of this event, we must limit attendance to only your student and one adult. This
event includes a lot of small pieces and for safety reasons is designed for students 8 years
and older. Space for this event will be limited to the first 15 3rd grade students and their adult
and the first 15 4th grade students and their adult to sign up.
When: Tuesday, February 17th
Time: 6:00-7:15 p.m.
We are hoping for a great turnout so we can offer multiple Warrior Power Nights each year. If
you are unable to get a spot in this first Warrior POWER Night, we would be glad to add you
on to a waiting list for the next Warrior POWER Night.
Questions: Feel free to email Elisabeth Craig at emcraig@glenpoolps.org or Rachel Welch at
rmwelch@glenpoolps.org .
Reserve your spot today here: 3rd/4th Warrior POWER Night Reservation
Child Nutrition is now hiring!
Apply today at https://www.glenpoolps.org/o/gps/page/employment to join our team!
Apply today at https://www.glenpoolps.org/o/gps/page/employment to join our team!
Parents,
Glenpool Schools will be back in session on Friday, January 30, 2026.
Our maintenance crews have been preparing surfaces each day for our return. Campus roads and walkways are currently in good shape, but with temperatures dropping back below freezing, there may be trouble areas, so we are urging all to be cautious as you bring students to school.
Buses will operate on their regular routes, but there may be slight delays. We are taking extra precautions, and we urge you to communicate to students to be extra careful at bus stops.
We are very excited to be back in session!!
Curtis Layton
Superintendent
Glenpool Schools will be back in session on Friday, January 30, 2026.
Our maintenance crews have been preparing surfaces each day for our return. Campus roads and walkways are currently in good shape, but with temperatures dropping back below freezing, there may be trouble areas, so we are urging all to be cautious as you bring students to school.
Buses will operate on their regular routes, but there may be slight delays. We are taking extra precautions, and we urge you to communicate to students to be extra careful at bus stops.
We are very excited to be back in session!!
Curtis Layton
Superintendent
Glenpool Schools will again be on Distance Learning Thursday, January 29, 2026.
It was just determined that the roads are still dangerous for buses and walking students.
We appreciate your patience and willingness to keep our students and staff safe.
Wednesday will be a distance learning day. Work packets were sent home last week. Please have students complete day #2 and return work to school the first day back. All work from day #2 must be completed to be counted “present.”
Parents,
We are going to have a distance learning day on Wednesday. Our main concerns are the neighborhood roads and parking areas. We were hoping that the sun would help melt this afternoon, but we saw little progress in our areas of concern.
We will keep you posted as soon as decisions are made so you can make appropriate arrangements.
Glenpool Upper Elementary
Tuesday will be a distance learning day.
Work packets were sent home last week. Please have students complete day #1 and return work to school the first day back. All work from day #1 must be completed to be counted “present" for Tuesday, Jan 27.
Glenpool Schools will be on a Distance Learning Day on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Students are responsible for work assigned by teachers. Participation (completion) equals attendance. Students, please complete every assignment.
Glenpool Schools will be out on a SNOW DAY Monday, Jan 25, 2026. This is not Distant Learning. Enjoy the day but be safe! Updates for Tuesday will be made when available.
Glenpool Upper Elementary Families,
Monday, January 26th will be a SNOW DAY, not a distance learning day. Keep those distance learning packets in the backpacks. No school work on Monday! Go enjoy the snow.
We ARE in session today -- normal hours, normal schedules, normal buses. (Friday, Jan 23, 2026)
Dear Upper Elementary Parents and Guardians,
As we head into the winter season, we want to ensure that our students’ learning remains consistent, even when the weather doesn't cooperate. To stay prepared for potential distance learning days for inclement weather, we are sending home Winter Weather Distance Learning Packets. Packets will come home with your student either today or tomorrow (Wednesday or Thursday). Winter Weather Distance Learning Packets are designed to keep our students engaged and learning from the safety of their homes if we are unable to meet in person and the district decides to move to distance learning for the day.
How it Works
Each student (Grades 1–4) will receive a packet containing 5 days of academic work. Teachers will add more days to the packet if needed through out the winter weather season. Please follow these guidelines to ensure your child is ready should a weather event cause us to move to distance learning:
* Please keep this packet in your child’s backpack. You will only need to take it out if there is a distance learning day due to inclement weather.
*A decision to move to distance learning will be made by the district office and communicated through social media, the district website, local television stations, and by sending out a notification through the school app.
*Your child will only complete a distance learning day from their packet if distance learning is called by the district.
* Attendance Matters: To be counted as "Present" for the distance learning day, students must return the completed assignments to their teacher when school resumes. Attendance will not be updated until we return from any winter weather event.
A Special Incentive
We hope for clear skies, but we want to reward those who stay prepared! If we do not use all of the days, any student who returns their unused packet pages (in clean, usable condition) just before Spring Break will receive a special prize for their responsibility and care. Keep these packets in backpacks, we may not need all of them for this round of weather, but may need them if another round of winter weather occurs.
Our goal is to make these transitions as smooth as possible for your family. If you have any questions regarding the assignments, please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher.
Stay warm and stay safe!
Warm regards,
Kristy Roberts
Glenpool Elementary Principal
As we head into the winter season, we want to ensure that our students’ learning remains consistent, even when the weather doesn't cooperate. To stay prepared for potential distance learning days for inclement weather, we are sending home Winter Weather Distance Learning Packets. Packets will come home with your student either today or tomorrow (Wednesday or Thursday). Winter Weather Distance Learning Packets are designed to keep our students engaged and learning from the safety of their homes if we are unable to meet in person and the district decides to move to distance learning for the day.
How it Works
Each student (Grades 1–4) will receive a packet containing 5 days of academic work. Teachers will add more days to the packet if needed through out the winter weather season. Please follow these guidelines to ensure your child is ready should a weather event cause us to move to distance learning:
* Please keep this packet in your child’s backpack. You will only need to take it out if there is a distance learning day due to inclement weather.
*A decision to move to distance learning will be made by the district office and communicated through social media, the district website, local television stations, and by sending out a notification through the school app.
*Your child will only complete a distance learning day from their packet if distance learning is called by the district.
* Attendance Matters: To be counted as "Present" for the distance learning day, students must return the completed assignments to their teacher when school resumes. Attendance will not be updated until we return from any winter weather event.
A Special Incentive
We hope for clear skies, but we want to reward those who stay prepared! If we do not use all of the days, any student who returns their unused packet pages (in clean, usable condition) just before Spring Break will receive a special prize for their responsibility and care. Keep these packets in backpacks, we may not need all of them for this round of weather, but may need them if another round of winter weather occurs.
Our goal is to make these transitions as smooth as possible for your family. If you have any questions regarding the assignments, please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher.
Stay warm and stay safe!
Warm regards,
Kristy Roberts
Glenpool Elementary Principal
Parents/Guardians
See the attached link to purchase your Elementary student class picture.
Access Code is Teacher's last name.
https://v2.myproimages.com/kathy-sue-portrait-design-2126
See the attached link to purchase your Elementary student class picture.
Access Code is Teacher's last name.
https://v2.myproimages.com/kathy-sue-portrait-design-2126
Our January 2026 Friend of Education is Mr. Vern Wilson. He organized the Elementary's Touch-a-Truck event, bringing many large vehicles for children and families to see up close, helping them learn what makes our world turn.
Join us in celebrating School Board Appreciation Month by thanking the dedicated members of our community who lead Glenpool Schools toward a better, brighter tomorrow. Members include Mike Pendergrass (dist 1), Michael Rhine (dist 2), Courtney Neal (dist 3), William Thayer (dist 4), and Amber Lieser (dist 5).
Announcing our High School Teacher of the Year - Melissa Reed!
Congratulations, Mrs. Reed!
Congratulations, Mrs. Reed!
