Media Resources - Independent School District No. 1 of Tulsa County,

Media Inquiries

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children looking at video camera with news reporter

We love to spotlight the great teaching and learning happening in our classrooms, and we welcome press to cover stories about school and district news, events, programs, and activities. We also have lots of story ideas, so feel free to contact us if you need one!

We ask that reporters interested in doing stories with Tulsa Public Schools follow a few guidelines:

All media inquiries about the district or our schools should be made to news@tulsaschools.org or call 918-746-NEWS. (Please do not contact our schools directly.)
If you would like to use the outside of one of our schools for a stand-up and/or live-shot, a quick text is appreciated.
If you are covering a school event, please get approval from a teacher or school leader before interviewing any students. While we have releases for many of our students, there are some who cannot be photographed or filmed.
We suggest that, unless you're brave, try not to visit schools during drop-off and pick-up times as the vehicle and foot traffic can be challenging.

Press Releases, Media Advisories, and Statements

<Advisory> Tulsa Public Schools Events, Week of Oct 28 - Farm to School @ Webster, Mock Elections at Carver Middle School, Girls’ Flag Football

<Media Release> Tulsa Community Invited to Attend Back to School Community Resource Fair (Saturday, Aug 10)

<Media Release> Tulsa Public Schools Announces Student Performance Improvements Following Intensive Focus on Improving Literacy

<Media Release> Tulsa Public Schools Announces Free Breakfast and Lunch for All 34,000 Students Districtwide

<Media Release> Tulsa Public Schools opens Bridge to Graduation to help students finish earning high school diplomas

School Spotlight

Student receives award from mayor's office.

Edison Senior's Art Inspires Healing at Tulsa’s National Day of Racial Healing

Lewis and Clark 5th graders participate in construction design competition

Nayeli Vazquez signs to play flag football at Pratt Community College

East Central senior signs to play collegiate flag football

Photo Gallery: Classroom Photos at Macarthur Elementary

Photo Gallery: Classroom Photos at Patrick Henry

District overview

Mission and vision

enrollment and demographics

Data as of Oct. 2023

77 schools and charter partners
Total enrollment: 33,572 students
84% economically disadvantaged

Student racial/ethnic distribution

38% Hispanic
22% Black
3% Asian/Pacific islander
21% white
11% multiracial
4% American Indian or Alaska Native

Student demographics

36% Multilingual learners
13% students with disabilities
13% gifted and talented

Staff racial/ethnic distribution

26% Black
5% American Indian or Alaska Native
2% Asian/Pacific Islander
12% Hispanic/Latinx
54% White

district leadership team

Superintendent Dr. Ebony Johnson
Deputy Superintendent Kathy Dodd
Chief of Staff Tasha Johnson
Chief Learning Officer Erin Armstrong
Chief Information and Operations Officer Joe Jennings
Chief of Police Donnie Lewis
Chief Financial Officer Kristin Stephens
Chief of Strategy and Innovation Sean Berkstresser
Interim General Counsel Stephanie Gentry

More about our leadership team

board of education

President Stacey Woolley (District 1)
Calvin Moniz (District 2)
Jennettie Marshall (District 3)
E'Lena Ashley (District 4)
John Croisant (Vice President) (District 5)
Sarah Smith (District 6)
Susan Lamkin (District 7)

More about our board

Meeting Live StreamView board meeting live stream and watch previous meeting videos

Meeting schedule

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Mar 10 2025

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Open Records Requests

Requests for public records can be made online through our form at www.tulsaschools.org/openrecords.

For families and students needing to request student records or transcripts, please visit our Enrollment team's website here.

Response time may vary depending on the nature and scope of your request. Due to an increase in volume of inquiries, processing times are significantly delayed. To help us expedite your request, we ask that you try to be as detailed as possible about the records you need. For questions about records requests, contact inquiries@tulsaschools.org.

Please note there may be a charge depending on the nature of the request.* Upon receiving your Open Records Request, we will send you an estimate of the cost to pull the relevant records. After receiving your approval of the estimate, we will begin processing your request.

*See our Fee Schedule policy here.

Quick Links for Frequently Asked Questions

February

Feb 10 2025

Tulsa Legacy Primary Academy Open House

8:15 AM

Feb 10 2025

Board of Education - regular meeting

6:30 PM

Feb 11 2025

Carnegie Elementary Prospective Parent Tour - RSVP Required

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Download our logo

The official Tulsa Public Schools logo is provided here for use in district-approved publications and presentations. Media organizations may use the logo in stories on Tulsa Public Schools.

PERMISSION TO USE

Graphic Guidelines

Colors and Usage: When the logo is reproduced in two-color or four-color process printing on a white background, the logo and typeface must match the designated PMS colors. One color logos may be 100 percent black. The logo may be reversed to all white when used on a dark background. In addition, the logo may be used as a graphic element either in a screen percentage or as a background object. The Tulsa Public Schools logo must be reproduced only from authorized logo originals.

Symbol Usage: The symbol may be separated from the typeface and used as a one-color graphic element screened back as a background object or reversed on a dark background.

Clear Space: The clear space is defined as the area surrounding the logo. The minimum distance of this space consists of the height of the letters TULSA. No written information or other logos should appear within this space.

Placement: The logo should never be placed too close to other graphics elements or other text. Follow the clear space rule. The logo should never be outlined. The logo should not be positioned at an angle.

Size: The minimum height is .5"

Proportions: The logo size may be reduced but take care to maintain the original proportions. Do not stretch vertically or horizontally.

These files may be reduced in size but never enlarged. If you need larger versions contact the Communications Department at 918-746-6298.

Do not attempt to create the Tulsa Public Schools logo from ordinary type.
Do not use the Tulsa Public Schools type with, or as a part of, another logo or symbol.
Do not grant permission to another organization/ company to use the Tulsa Public Schools logo without first getting approval from the Tulsa Public Schools Communications Department.
The Tulsa Public Schools logo should not be positioned at an angle.
Do not place the Tulsa Public Schools type too close to other type or graphic elements. To allow for maximum impact, follow the clear space rule.
The Tulsa Public Schools logo should never be outlined.

Logo files

Sample	Files	Colors
	Color.jpg	Blue: R:40 G:171 B:226 Orange: R:232 G:79 B:37
	Color, transparent.png	Blue: R:40 G:171 B:226 Orange: R:232 G:79 B:37
	White, transparent.png	White #FFFFFF

Sample

Files

Colors

Color.jpg

Blue:
R:40 G:171 B:226

Orange:
R:232 G:79 B:37

Color, transparent.png

Blue:
R:40 G:171 B:226

Orange:
R:232 G:79 B:37

White, transparent.png

White #FFFFFF

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Student and news reporter operating a video camera