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We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience - we had a glitch in our messaging system this week with our parent update emails. Duplicate messages were sent in both English and Spanish. Please disregard if you received a duplicate that you should not have received.
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Stay updated! Text "Y" or "Yes" to 67587 to make sure you get important weather and safety notices via text message. Click here for more information.
Please note: Our phone provider, Cox Communications, is experiencing connection errors that you may notice when trying to call us. Click here for more information.
Get support services free of charge at the Parent Resource Center! The Parent Resource Center (located at 525 E. 46th St. N. in the Alcott building next to North Star Academy) is offering new services to families this year through partnerships with Emergency Infant Services, Family and Children’s Services, the Financial Empowerment Center, and the Oklahoma Parents Center. Supports available include formula, diapers, and food for infants; clothing; on-site mental health and addiction treatment services; one-on-one financial counseling and services for children with special needs. Click here to find out more about the Parent Resource Center and learn how to access these supports! You can also call 918-746-9665 for more information.
Attendance matters! Be sure to get your child to school on-time every day. As we start the school year, it is important to set regular bed-time and morning routines and make sure to have a back-up plan for getting your child to school. Every day of learning counts, and we want your child in class every day. If you need help with your child’s attendance, contact your child’s school.
Labor Day Holiday Break: Sept. 5 and 6. In observance of Labor Day, we will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5. There will be no classes for students onTuesday, Sept. 6 due to educator professional learning. Classes will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 7. Click here for the 2022-2023 the school calendar.
Team Tulsa is hiring for all positions! We have full- and part-time roles available throughout the district and hiring incentives starting at $1,500 for eligible positions. Visit www.teachtulsa.org to learn more and apply today.
Sign up to substitute! What if you could be a substitute teacher at your child’s school? We are hiring for substitute teachers and offer flexible hours and your choice of grade, content area, and location! Apply today at www.TulsaSchools.org/Substitute!
Key Dates
Monday, September 5: No school
Tuesday, September 6: No school
Seen around our district
The North Tulsa Community Education Task Force received the 2022 Barbara Lynch Community Partner Award from the Oklahoma State School Boards Association.
More than 700 students and families received school supplies free of charge during the Tulsa Public Schools Indian Education Back to School Bash.
The Tulsa community showed up in a big way at the Back to School Community Resource Fair to ensure students were prepared for the start of school.
Thanks to federal recovery funds, we were able to invest in air quality improvements in our buildings, Ready. Set. Summer! programming, and enrichment programs to address learning loss. Learn more about ESSER (federal recovery) funding here.
Tulsa Public Schools students lead through literacy, are empowered through experience, and contribute to their community. We honor the diversity, creativity, and passion of our students, elevating every student to be designers of their destiny. Learn more about Pathways to Opportunity, our plan for the next five years.
Secondary
Stay updated! Text "Y" or "Yes" to 67587 to make sure you get important weather and safety notices via text message. Click here for more information.
Please note: Our phone provider, Cox Communications, is experiencing connection errors that you may notice when trying to call us. Click here for more information.
Plan for the future at our Beyond College and Career Fair! All high school juniors and seniors are invited to our 10th annual Beyond College and Career Fair on September 12 from 9am to 1:30pm at the University of Tulsa Reynolds Center located at 3208 E. 8th St. Students can meet with more than 50 recruiters from colleges, employers, and the military. Click here for more information and click here to register. Transportation will be provided.
Get support services free of charge at the Parent Resource Center! The Parent Resource Center (located at 525 E. 46th St. N. in the Alcott building next to North Star Academy) is offering new services to families this year through partnerships with Emergency Infant Services, Family and Children’s Services, the Financial Empowerment Center, and the Oklahoma Parents Center. Supports available include formula, diapers, and food for infants; clothing; on-site mental health and addiction treatment services; one-on-one financial counseling and services for children with special needs. Click here to find out more about the Parent Resource Center and learn how to access these supports! You can also call 918-746-9665 for more information.
Attendance matters! Be sure to get your child to school on-time every day. As we start the school year, it is important to set regular bed-time and morning routines and make sure to have a back-up plan for getting your child to school. Every day of learning counts, and we want your child in class every day. If you need help with your child’s attendance, contact your child’s school.
Complete your free/reduced meal application today! Students who qualify through the Free/Reduced Price Meal application may be eligible for:
- Daily breakfast and lunch meals free of charge or at a discounted cost;
- Discounted or waived college application fees;
- Discounted or waived registration fees for the SAT/ACT;
- Discounted internet bill; and
- Discounted or waived fees for some sports in and out of school.
Click here to access the application.
Labor Day Holiday Break: Sept. 5 and 6. In observance of Labor Day, we will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5. There will be no classes for students on Tuesday, Sept. 6 due to educator professional learning. Classes will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 7. Click here for the 2022-2023 the school calendar.
Team Tulsa is hiring for all positions! We have full- and part-time roles available throughout the district and hiring incentives starting at $1,500 for eligible positions. Visit www.teachtulsa.org to learn more and apply today.
Sign up to substitute! What if you could be a substitute teacher at your child’s school? We are hiring for substitute teachers and offer flexible hours and your choice of grade, content area, and location! Apply today at www.TulsaSchools.org/Substitute!
Key Dates
- Monday, September 5: No school
- Tuesday, September 6: No school
- Monday, September 12: Beyond College and Career Fair - 9am-1:30pm at University of Tulsa Reynolds Center (3208 E. 8th St.)
- Friday, September 30: Free/Reduced Price Meal applications due for middle school and high school students. Students who qualify will receive meals free of charge or for a discounted price for the 2022-2023 school year.
Seen around our district
- The North Tulsa Community Education Task Force received the 2022 Barbara Lynch Community Partner Award from the Oklahoma State School Boards Association.
- More than 700 students and families received school supplies free of charge during the Tulsa Public Schools Indian Education Back to School Bash.
- The Tulsa community showed up in a big way at the Back to School Community Resource Fair to ensure students were prepared for the start of school.
Thanks to federal recovery funds, we were able to invest in air quality improvements in our buildings, Ready. Set. Summer! programming, and enrichment programs to address learning loss. Learn more about ESSER (federal recovery) funding here.
Tulsa Public Schools students lead through literacy, are empowered through experience, and contribute to their community. We honor the diversity, creativity, and passion of our students, elevating every student to be designers of their destiny. Learn more about Pathways to Opportunity, our plan for the next five years.