Employment opportunities
As of May 16, here are the latest opportunities with Skiatook Public Schools:
Math teacher/coach opening at Skiatook High School. Send resume’ and copy of teaching certificate to dbrogan@skiatookschools.org.
Family and Consumer Science opening at Skiatook High School. Send resume’ and copy of teaching certificate to dbrogan@skiatookschools.org.
Congratulations to our Special Olympics Students!!
Congratulations to our students that participated in the State Special Olympics! Karen Smith has listed their accomplishments below. If you see these students let them know how proud you are of them.
Bowling:
Proficency Test Information
Skiatook Public Schools will be offering proficiency tests on May 29th and August 1st for grades 3-12. Students in Pre-k through 2nd grade will need to schedule proficiency test appointments individually. Proficiency tests are required for students who would like to attend Skiatook Public Schools in the fall and previously attended a non-accredited private school or home school. Proficiency tests are also available for high school students who need to make up high school credits. To enroll a student for a proficiency test, please contact your student’s school counselor at the following phone numbers:
Marrs Elementary School (K – 2nd grade): 918-396-2295 ext. 102
Skiatook Intermediate Elementary (grades 3-5): 918-396-5745 ext. 102
Newman Middle School (grades 6-8): 918-396-2307 ext. 102 (A-K) or ext. 186 (L-Z)
Skiatook High School (grades 9-12): 918-396-1790 ext. 105 (A-L) or ext. 104 (M-Z)
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week!!
Teachers – the people who educate us and give us the vital knowledge which we need to live our lives. They encourage, support, discipline and prepare us for the road ahead and now it’s time for us to show them our appreciation. Teacher Appreciation Week begins on the 7th until the 11th of May 2012, which will be the perfect opportunity for us to show teachers how thankful we are for their support. So boys and girls, it’s time for us to demonstrate how much our teachers mean to us, let’s all say a big thank you to the people who work really hard so that we can have a better future!
Congratulations to the baseball team!!
The High School baseball team advanced to the state tournament. The Bulldogs will open state tournament play on Thursday May 10 at Union High School against Midwest City Carl Albert
Gametime is set for 1:30
Sports Physicals
All sports physicals for the 2012-13 school year will be held on Monday, May 14 at the SMAC. Physicals will begin at 6 PM. Cost will be $15 and they will be provided by Dr. Lorton of Eastern Oklahoma Orthopedic Center.
Charges in cafeteria information
Beginning Tuesday May 1, 2012, students will NOT be allowed to charge for breakfast or lunch meals. Students who have a negative balance will be offered a cheese sandwich and milk. All charges must be paid in full before the last day of school. Your cooperation and immediate attention to your child/children account would be greatly appreciated.
Please notify your child’s school cafeteria manager if you have further questions.
Dianne Boggs
Child Nutrition Director
918-396-1792 x201
Mr. Parker goes to Washington!
As a part of his recognition as the 2012 Oklahoma Assistant Principal of the Year, Mr. Will Parker visited Washington D.C. April 16-20 to represent Skiatook High School and the state of Oklahoma at the National Association of Secondary School Principal’s event and awards ceremony. While there, he met with U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (see photo) as well as U.S. Senator Tom Coburn to discuss federal legislative items that may affect education in Oklahoma. Mr. Parker also collaborated with assistant principal winners from other states to hear of their best practices. NASSP and their sponsor Virco, honored all state winners at an awards ceremony Friday, April 19. Mr. Parker’s wife, Melissa, and their four children Emily, Mattie, Katie, and Jack also attended the event.
