Warrior Chant May 2025
Parents
Your children are anxiously anticipating the end of school, the start of summer, and all the fun that is associated with that time of year. Unfortunately, with that break in school comes the “summer slide." The summer slide is learning loss that students can experience when out of school. The research indicates that kids can lose significant knowledge in reading and math over summer break. There are some ways that you can help your child mitigate some of that loss.
Encourage your children to read for pleasure. Having access to a wide variety of books that they enjoy reading will help maintain those skills. Consistent reading is the best way to overcome the “summer slide."
Make time for smart play. Board games and puzzles that require students to think and solve problems allow them to flex their brain power.
Encourage activities that allow students to use their imagination.
A quick Google search will produce many activities that families can do to help their children be ready for the next school year.
Also, be sure to take advantage of our summer feeding program. This program is free to any K-12 student under 18 or anyone under 21 if disabled. The community feeding program will be at the Lower Elementary. Daily menus will be posted on the my school menu app.
Breakfast 8:30a.m. - 10:00a.m.
Lunch 12:30p.m. – 2:00p.m.
Curtis Layton
Superintendent of Schools
Upcoming Events
5/8: Spring Choir Concert
5/12: Sidewalk Chalk & Art Show
5/12: HS Band Concert
5/13: MS/INT Band Concert
5/23: Last Day of School/Early Release
5/22: Graduation
Last Day Early Release
All sites will dismiss early on May 23rd, the last day of school.
Lower Elem 7:50-12:20
Upper Elem 8:05-12:35
Intermediate 8:45-1:15
Middle School 8:45-1:15
High School 8:55-1:30
Family Update 25-26
Update your family and student information for the new school term through your parent portal. From the left menu, click "more", then click "online registration update". If you have forgotten your password and need it reset, call the main line at 918-322-9500.
School Supply Pre-Order
The Lower Elementary and Elementary are partnering with 1st Day School Supplies to make shopping for school supplies for 25-26 term easy and convenient. Order now through July 1.
All the supplies on your list will be delivered to school when you order online.
Lower Elem Spotlight
May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 17: KG Graduation
May 21: Field Day
May 22: Day of Play
May 23: Last Day
Upper Elem Spotlight
May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 15 & 16: Field Days. Check Newsletter for times
May 6: Treble Maker Concert; FBC Glenpool
May 12: GT Celebration
Check newsletter for Grade level Awards Assemblies and picnics
May 23: Last Day/Early Dismissal
Intermediate Spotlight
May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 9: Wax Museum
May 13: Intermediate & MS Band Concert
May 15 & 16: Gathering Place trip
May 23: Last Day/Early Release
Middle School Spotlight
May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 14: Awards Assembly
May 16: 7th & 8th grade Celebration
May 22: Semester Finals
May 23: Last Day/Early Release
High School Spotlight
May 8: HS Choir Concert
May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 12: Sidewalk Chalk & Art Show/Band Concert
May 22: Graduation Walkthrough at Upper Elementary
May 22: Graduation
Pre-K Enrollment
Pre-Kindergarten pre-enrollment for 2025-26 school term have begun. Enrollment forms can be filled out online. Documents can be uploaded to the form or brought to the enrollment center by appointment.
For more information about the PK program, click here.
KG Pre-enrollment
Kindergarten students who will enter Glenpool Public Schools for the first time for the 2025-26 school term should pre-enroll now. Complete the enrollment forms online. Documents can be uploaded to the form or brought to the enrollment center by appointment. Pre-enrolling now helps Glenpool plan and prepare for next year.
Students who currently attend Glenpool's Pre-K program are automatically pre-enrolled for KG for the 25-26 school term.
Summer Sports Camps
There are a variety of summer sports camps available for students of all ages.
A physical dated after May 1, 2025 must be on file at the school for students to participate.
This page will be updated as information is available.
Proficiency Testing
Proficiency tests are given twice per year on a voluntary basis and provide students the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of core curriculum areas prior to taking the tested grade level or subject area. Tests are available in the core subject areas in grades 1-12. The next testing dates will be May 27-29 for all students.
Persons interested in pursuing the proficiency testing may email Matt Fore for further instruction by May 9. The application period for proficiency testing will be May 5-9.
Immunizations
There are several state required immunization boosters necessary for enrollment in Kindergarten. Please check with your child’s healthcare provider to ensure your child’s immunizations are current. The state also requires a Tdap booster for all 7th grade students.
Immunizations can be uploaded when filling out the family update or bring them to the Education Service Center.
Medication Pickup
Please pick up any medication your child has at school by 12:30 PM, May 23, 2025. Medications will not be sent home with students. All uncollected medications will be properly disposed of after 12:30 PM on May 23.
Please review the Policies and Procedures on the district website if your child will need medication at school for the upcoming school year, 2025-2026. Medications will not be accepted without proper authorization forms. A new authorization form must be completed at the beginning of each school year for each medication. For questions, contact your site nurse.
Refund Request
Please check your student(s) meal account to make sure they have a positive balance. If your student has a negative meal account it is very important that all meal accounts are brought current before the last week of school.
Positive balances left on a student's account at the end of the school year will carry over to the next school year unless a parent/guardian requests a refund of that balance. Please allow 4-6 weeks for your refund. Click here for more information.
Language Fair
Some of our Indian Education students recently participated in the Oklahoma Native Youth Language Fair.
Roxie Harjo participated in the 5th/6th grade solo category for poetry. She spoke Yuchi and said “Ode to Spring”.
Jayleigh Harjo won 3rd place for her 6th-8th Grade solo on spoken Language. She told the creation story in Yuchi.
Carlito Noriega won 1st place in spoken Prayer for the 5th/6th grade Category. Carlito spoke Yuchi.
Congratulations to these students for their hard work and dedication to keeping the language alive.
WHO Week Success!
Glenpool High School hosted it's first annual WHO (Warriors Helping Others) Week. Students, Teachers, and community members helped raise money through a Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament, Penny Wars, Pie a Teacher challenge, a dodgeball tournament, pancake breakfast, Mr. Glenpool Pageant and Silent Auction. GHS staff, students, and our community together raised more than $7,700 to be given directly to SmashSMARD.
Mr. Glenpool Pageant winner: Raul Pena
Teaching Excellence
Congratulations to 1st grade teacher Amanda Winn. Mrs. Winn was selected as a finalist for the 2025 Eastern Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, presented by the AEROS Awards. We are so proud of you!
Congratulations to Rachel Welch for being recognized by the House and the Senate for being honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science teaching!
Staff of the Month
Congratulations to the educators of the month. They each received $100 from Glenpool Dentistry.
Elementary: Hayley Goode
Secondary: Melissa Reed
Support: Rachel Hoffman