Warrior Chant April 2025
Parents,
What a great time to be a Warrior! The voters overwhelmingly approved our $53.8 million bond issue that will help improve and build multiple facilities and projects. It will be an exciting and hectic three years as we work toward bringing this vision to fruition.
Our team is diligently working with our architect (KKT) and our construction manager (Miller Tippens) on some of our first projects. We will begin with the construction of the new high school addition and could begin as early as September 2025.
Patrons will also begin to see some of our smaller projects and transportation purchases as money becomes available to us in late summer or early fall. We will update our website as improvements progress so that the community can share in the process.
Again, on behalf of our students, staff, and administration; I thank you for your support of Glenpool Public Schools.
Curtis Layton
Superintendent of Schools
Upcoming Events
4/9: ACT for Juniors
4/10 & 15: Parent/Teacher Conferences (Upper Elem)
4/8 & 17: Parent/Teacher Conferences (Lower Elem)
4/10: Parent/Teacher Conferences (MS)
May 23: Last Day of School
Pre-K Enrollment
Pre-Kindergarten pre-enrollment appointments 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 GPS 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. Pre-enrolling now helps Glenpool plan and prepare for next year.
Students who currently attend Glenpool's PK program are automatically pre-enrolled for Kindergarten for the 25-26 school term.
School Supply Pre-Order
Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary are partnering with 1st Day School Supplies to make shopping for school supplies for 25-26 term easy and convenient.
All the supplies on your list will be delivered to school when you order online.
Elementary Spotlight
April 7-18: Spring Book Fair - volunteers needed, email Shaina Grubbs
April 10 & 15: Parent Teacher Conferences
April 15-May 14: Testing Window, check with your child's teacher for specific dates.
May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 15 & 16: Field Days
Lower Elem Spotlight
Mar 31 - Apr 4: Spring Book Fair
April 7 - 11: Week of the Young Child (details in the newsletter)
April 8 & 17: Parent/Teacher Conferences
April 18: Bunny Hop
May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 17: KG Graduation
Middle School Spotlight
April 10: Parent/Teacher Conferences
Current & incoming 7th grade parents are encouraged to attend to review and approve their student's course selections for next year. GMS will host a Parent Panel for incoming 7th graders to answer questions and navigate this important transition.
Students of the Month:
7th grade: Abby Teeter & Jett Sizemore
8th Grade: Peyton Buckemneer & Hunter Rhatigan
State Testing:
7th grade: April 23 & 30
8th grade: April 15, 22, 29, & May 6
High School Spotlight
April 9: ACT for Juniors; Job Shadow for 9th, 10th, & 12th grade; Check your email for detailed instructions.
April 14 - 17: Science & US History State Test for Juniors
April 19: Prom
April 24: College & Career Fair
Students of the Month:
Drenzel Garrido Vieyra
Camdyn Hull
Congratulations to Sydney Knipe, GHS All State Winner for Young Talent in Oklahoma!
Senior Recognition
GHS Academic Scholars
Claira Cox, Sidney Knipe, Matthew Maier, Caleb McDowell, Gracyn McGowen, Jalen Phillips, & Rueger Tatum
Valedictorian:
Matthew Maier
Cierra Keigley
Salutatorians:
Jalen Phillips
Drenzel Garrido Vieyra
Sidney Knipe
Mr. & Miss GHS
Switzer McGeeley
Camdyn Hull
Mask & Gavel Society
5A Regionals Results:
Gabbie Widener Regional Champion 5A Prose Interpretation
Addison Fuller and Aundre Westendorf 2nd Place 5A Dramatic Duet
Claira Cox 4th Place 5A Program Oral Interpretation
11 State qualified events.
April 10-12: State Tournament
The Addams Family
Glenpool Public Schools Proudly Presents:
The Addams Family, a new musical comedy
May 1st-3rd at 7pm.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students
All performances are in the All Purpose Building.
GHS Vocal News
GHS Choir recently received Superior ratings at District and are headed to State.
Apr 4: State Choir
Apr 25: State Solo & Ensemble Contest
Students selected for state solo & ensemble:
Jeffrey Constant, Maya Hernandez, Elijah McAuliff, Ava Willis, Cas Hix, and Evie Holloway
Band News
April 3: OSSAA State Concert Band Contest
April 5: Mattress Fundraiser
April 12: Winterguard State Championships
April 14-18: Colorguard Auditions
April 23: State Solo & Ensemble Contest
Beginning Band
It's time to choose electives for next school year. Check out the webpage Be Part of the Band. Learn how band can positively impact your child, watch demonstrations, and fill out a short interest form to get more information.
Email Mr Henderson for more information about beginning band.
Educators of the Month
Congratulations to the educators of the month. They each received $100 from Glenpool Dentistry.
Elementary: Nicole Nixon
Secondary: Abby Hill
Support: Jack Dodson
State Assessment Support
Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP) and College and Career Ready Assessments (CCRA) will take place across our state in April. The Oklahoma State Department of Education has resources that are helpful for parents and students alike. Parent, Student, Teacher Guides (PSTG) are available for every tested grade and subject and may be accessed from our website.
The state has also provided online practice tests to help students get comfortable with the format and flow of the online platform. Access information specific to your student's grade level with these links:
April - State Assessments
Students in grades 3 - 8 and 11 will be state testing and college readiness testing in April. Be aware of testing dates and time using the links in the previous item, State Assessments Support. To help you child be at their best for testing days:
Make sure students get plenty of sleep the night before
Ensure students have a healthy breakfast
Make sure students are in school on testing day
Aim for a pleasant morning on testing day
Encourage your students to do their best
For additional information how you can help your student access these resources:
Indian Education News
Glenpool Indian Education is proud to announce the following students have been accepted into the Oklahoma Council for Indian Education's Oklahoma Indian Student Honor Society. In order for students to be accepted, they must maintain a 3.9 GPA, be culturally involved as well as involvement in extracurricular activities.
Olivia Kilgore, Simeon Lee, Serenity Uhlman, Amayah Sawyer, Grayson Rogers, Emma Phillips, Blaine Tiger, Isabella Colbert, Aiyana Gibson, Aurina McKiney, Isabella Dowdy, Hayden Meyers, Claire Watts, Autumn Spears, Dyson Sanders, Switzer McGeeley, Sidney Knipe, and Makynlee Jackson