Sapulpa Public Schools

03/02/2021

Sapulpa High School vocal music and theater students will present Songs for a New World beginning Thursday at Shaw Auditorium.

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Niyah wins Core Value Award for Feb.

03/01/2021

Fresh off a Regional Championship this weekend, the young men of Sapulpa Chieftains Basketball had another reason to celebrate this week.

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What you need to know about the School Bond

02/26/2021

On March 2, residents who live within the Sapulpa Public Schools district will have the chance to vote on a $1.6 million Bond issue proposed by the school district.

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COVID vaccine available for SPS employees

02/22/2021

The school district has partnered with Med-World Pharmacy to deliver vaccines to its employees on Thursday, Feb. 25, and Friday, Feb. 26.

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Tim Holt to take over Sapulpa Chieftains Football

02/22/2021

Sapulpa Public Schools has announced Tim Holt, Jr. as the new head coach of the Sapulpa Chieftains football team.

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Chieftain Center to host basketball regionals

02/12/2021

Here’s something to warm you up during this stretch of brutal cold: the Chieftain Center will host two 2021 Basketball Regionals.

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Students participate in virtual career fair

02/04/2021

How do teachers overcome the inability to take students on field trips due to the coronavirus pandemic? Like just about everything else, they do it virtually and bring the field trip to the students.

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Chase Carr and Athletic Director Michael Rose

Baseballer wins Core Value Award for Jan.

02/02/2021

Senior Chase Carr received the Sapulpa Chieftains Athletics Core Value Award for the month of January on Tuesday.

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Sophomore Daniah Blation and Athletic Director Michael Rose

Softballer wins Core Value Award for Dec.

01/14/2021

Sophomore Daniah Blation received the Sapulpa Chieftains Athletics Core Value Award for the month of December on Thursday.

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Supt. Armstrong address the Board during the meeting on Jan. 11, 2021.

Bartlett grants highlight January Board Meeting

01/11/2021

The first meeting of the Sapulpa School Board of Education in 2021 was highlighted by recognitions, approval of the Bartlett Foundation grants, and a mid-year financial update.

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Two Sapulpa Chieftains on student advisory council

12/30/2020

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister has named 97 Oklahoma high school students to her 2021 Student Advisory Council.

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Pings bring home three state titles in 2020

12/17/2020

For the eighth year in a row, the Pings have proven they are the best in the state with their team wins in 5A Kick and 5A Mix.

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Sapulpa High School Symphonic Band members rehearse for the 2020 Winter Holiday Concert.

Are you ready for some holiday cheer?

12/16/2020

The bands of Sapulpa High School have been preparing to do that very thing.

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Distance Learning Week of Dec. 14

12/11/2020

The decision to transition to Distance Learning is based on the increase of positive cases of COVID-19 in Creek County.

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High School musical to open on March 4

12/07/2020

As the saying goes, the show must go on.

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Students to return for in-person learning on Dec. 7

12/04/2020

At this time, we will transition back to the classroom. All students enrolled for in-person instruction will report to school on Monday, Dec. 7.

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Ground is broken for the new Drill Hall for the Sapulpa High School JROTC program.

High School breaks ground on JROTC facility

11/30/2020

The new facility will be a drill hall for JROTC cadets.

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District to shift all students to Distance Learning on Nov. 30

11/19/2020

Sapulpa Public Schools will transition to Distance Learning for students in all grades beginning Monday, Nov. 30 and continuing until at least Friday, Dec. 4.

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School is in-person during week of Nov. 16

11/13/2020

School operations will move to Orange 2 through at least Nov. 20th.

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Students cast their ballots on Election Day at Liberty Elementary

Sapulpa students vote on Election Day

11/03/2020

Students across the Sapulpa Public Schools district took part in mock elections and let their voices be heard.

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Tuttle wins Core Value Award for Oct.

10/30/2020

With one day to go before Halloween, it was certainly no trick for junior Kaleb Tuttle as he was treated with the Sapulpa Chieftain Athletics Core Value Award for the month of October.

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Heard, Munson win Core Value Award for Sept.

10/01/2020

It was a photo finish between two student-athletes for the Core Value Award for the month of September.

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Teacher Spotlight: Gina Myers

09/29/2020

As you walk down the main hallway of Sapulpa High School during 2nd hour, you hear the melodic sounds of Advanced Mixed Choir.

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Staff reacts to news of Freedom being announced as a National Blue Ribbon School

Freedom Elementary named as 2020 National Blue Ribbon School

09/24/2020

Freedom Elementary was recognized today by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos as one of 367 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020.

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See You at the Pole at Jefferson Heights Elementary

Sapulpa students gather for See You at the Pole

09/23/2020

It was a beautiful morning for students, staff, parents, and guests who gathered at school flagpoles on Wednesday.

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High School announces 2020 Homecoming Court

09/21/2020

The Homecoming Parade is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 8. The Coronation takes place the next night prior to the football game between the Sapulpa Chieftains and Tahlequah Tigers.

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Virtual learning expanded with nine full-time elementary teachers

09/18/2020

With more than 450 full-time virtual students in Pre-K through 5th grades, the school district made adjustments in its workforce and asked nine teachers to transition from the classroom experience to the virtual experience.

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District purchases supplies for student "Go Bags"

09/17/2020

The Go Bags will be sent home with students in PK through 5th grades in the event we must transition to Distance Learning.

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Sept. Meeting of the Sapulpa School Board of Education

Donations, policies highlight Sept. Board Meeting

09/16/2020

The Board approved more than $75,000 in donations as well as numerous policy adoptions and revisions.

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Brandi Bryan takes her math class outside for lab work

Teacher Spotlight: Brandi Bryan

09/14/2020

Math is fun? If you’re asking 6th-grade math teacher Brandi Bryan you better believe it.

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What a finish! Quinton overtakes leader to win first HS race

09/11/2020

Keep the pace and stay steady. That was junior Mason Quinton's strategy as he headed into the boys 5k race.

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Stailee Heard sets two records in one week

09/09/2020

Heard set a course record on Saturday and school record on Thursday.

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Athletic Director Michael Rose and Jaselyn Rossman

Junior wins Sapulpa Chieftains Athletics' Core Value Award for Aug.

09/04/2020

The winner of the first-ever Core Value Award is Sapulpa High School junior Jaselyn Rossman.

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Sapulpa High School admin assistant Flo Pahsetopah picks up school supplies donated by Walmart

3 Sapulpa schools receive nearly $7,000 worth of supplies

09/03/2020

The kindness of the Sapulpa community shines bright once again.

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Chromebook pickup dates, times for Virtual Academy students

08/20/2020

We have set aside Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 24 and 25, for students who have enrolled in Sapulpa Virtual Academy to pick up Chromebooks.

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New start date is Aug. 24

08/14/2020

Sapulpa Public Schools has made the decision to push back the start of classes from Thursday, Aug. 20 until Monday, Aug. 24.

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Supt. Armstrong welcomes the new teachers for the 2020-21 school year.

New Teacher Orientation begins for 18 staff members

08/12/2020

New Teacher Orientation 2020 got underway Wednesday morning as district administration welcomed 18 new employees.

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Jazzman Peaden to lead Liberty Elementary

08/05/2020

Jazzman Peaden will take over in 2020, following the retirement of former principal Tom Walsh at the end of last year.

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July meeting of the Sapulpa School Board of Education

Board reorganizes, extends Supt. Armstrong's contract

07/15/2020

The month of July is the start of the new fiscal year and typically when many contracts are renewed, and when new items are introduced.

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One group of the Distance Learning Contingency Task Force

District creates task force for Distance Learning contingency

06/11/2020

The school district has created a Distance Learning Contingency Task Force to improve the remote model used in the spring when schools shut down due to the pandemic.

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Chromebook and library book return information

05/28/2020

If you were unable to drop off your student’s district-owned Chromebook and charger during the week of May 11th, there is still time to do so.

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Asst. Superintendent Bilby wins state award

05/26/2020

The Oklahoma Association of School Administrators announced Sapulpa Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Johnny Bilby as the 2020 OASA District 8 Assistant Superintendent/Central Office Administrator of the Year.

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Virtual Celebration: The Graduating Class of 2020

05/21/2020

The Virtual Celebration of the Class of 2020 will premiere at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 22 on the Sapulpa Public Schools YouTube channel.

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Senior wins 2020 Oklahoma FFA Equine award

05/15/2020

Sapulpa High School senior Kendall Lamproe of the Sapulpa FFA Chapter earned first-place honors in the 2020 Oklahoma FFA Equine Science Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award area during the Oklahoma FFA Virtual Awards Ceremony on May 12.

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Chalk Pastel piece by Cadence Tobey, 8th grade

As they say, the show must go on

05/07/2020

Social gathering and distancing aside, Sapulpa art students will have their creations on display.

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WATCH: Seven student-athletes recognized in virtual ceremony

05/07/2020

Sapulpa Chieftains Athletics hosted a virtual signing ceremony on Thursday for seven Sapulpa High School seniors who weren't able to have a ceremony in the Chieftain Center due to the school closure.

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Supt. Armstrong and Principal Shibley deliver a yard sign to a senior

Class of 2020 surprised with yard signs from Sapulpa High School

04/30/2020

When they woke up and ventured outside their homes on Thursday, Sapulpa High School seniors were greeted with a sign that proclaims a member of the Class of 2020 lives inside.

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School board awards $9.91M bond

04/21/2020

The Sapulpa School Board of Education unanimously approved the issuance of a $9.91 million bond during a special meeting Tuesday, April 21.

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Local State Farm agents donate $5,000 to SPS

04/16/2020

Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. That’s certainly the case here in our community.

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Chromebook distribution at Jefferson Heights Elementary

District distributes Chromebooks to elementary school students

04/13/2020

Nearly 800 Chromebooks were tagged, inventoried, bagged, and distributed on April 8 and 9.

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Read in Wonder poster by Ashlin Vanderslice

HPE students recognized in statewide poster contest

04/07/2020

Of the 852 entries submitted, 14 were recognized. Three of those entries belong to students at Holmes Park Elementary.

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Supt. Armstrong announces Distance Learning Plan

04/03/2020

Sapulpa Public Schools administration, principals, curriculum team, teachers, and others have worked tirelessly to create a plan that will serve all of our students beginning Monday, April 6.

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Supt. Armstrong addresses remainder of school year

03/25/2020

Superintendent Rob Armstrong addressed the implementation of Distance Learning for the remainder of the school year as buildings will remain closed.

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FAQs about COVID-19 and our school closure

03/20/2020

We will continue to update this page as new information comes available.

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Free meals for children to be served at Holmes Park

03/19/2020

The drive-through curbside service will be available Monday through Friday at Holmes Park Elementary between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. beginning March 23rd.

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Boys Soccer thinking of others during COVID-19 outbreak

03/18/2020

For the boys of the Sapulpa Chieftains Soccer program, it’s a time to serve others.

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Sapulpa honors Moore XC runners

03/12/2020

Sapulpa Cross Country hosted #10MOOREminutes to remember the Moore High School student-athletes who were struck by a vehicle in February.

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Pings honored during March board meeting

03/09/2020

The Sapulpa Ping Pings brought their national championship trophy to begin the school board meeting.

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Lady Chieftains Basketball moves on to State

03/08/2020

The Sapulpa Lady Chieftains are returning to the State Basketball Championship Tournament for the first time in five years.

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Senior needs 3 goals to break school career goal-scoring record

03/07/2020

Sapulpa High School senior Sara Arundell is just two goals away from tying the school record for career goals. The record currently belongs to her head coach, Lori Arundell. Sara's mother.

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Spring Break travel guidelines issued by State

03/06/2020

State Superintendent of Instruction Joy Hofmeister issued guidelines Friday evening regarding spring break travel and coronavirus.

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Students participate in a past Road to the Revolution event

5th-graders transform into 1700s colonists

03/03/2020

They participated in the district’s Road to the Revolution: Colonial Times 2.0. The students transformed into colonists for the first annual event that brought history alive.

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Supt. Armstrong discusses state funding with Sapulpa Times

03/02/2020

Superintendent Rob Armstrong recently sat down with Sapulpa Times to discuss the decrease allocated to the district at the midyear adjustment.

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Sapulpa Lady Chieftains 2020 Regional Champs

Lady Chieftains to face Norman in Areas

03/01/2020

Fresh off winning the Regional Tournament at the Chieftain Center on Saturday, the Lady Chieftains are headed to the Area Tournament for a chance to advance to State.

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Freaky Friday musical set for March 5, 6, 7

02/27/2020

“A polished, peppy, modern fairy tale” with “up-to-the-minute pop cultural relevance!” - The Washington Post

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Winners announced for district's STEM Showcase

02/26/2020

Students were tasked with designing and creating a project that focused on one of the four principles of STEM: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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SPS recognized at United Way 2020 Awards

02/25/2020

A record crowd witnessed the benevolence of Sapulpa Public Schools as the district was recognized twice during the event.

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NATIONAL CHAMPS: Sapulpa Ping Pings

02/24/2020

Your 2020 Dance Team Union National Champions are the Sapulpa Ping Pings!

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How to enroll your student in Sapulpa schools

02/21/2020

Whether you're new to the district or transferring from another school, here is the information to help you enroll your student.

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Parent legislative committee started in Sapulpa

02/21/2020

The Sapulpa PLAC will host its first meeting during Public Schools Week on Feb. 27.

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Lady Chieftains hosting, boys on the road for regionals

02/19/2020

The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association announced the assignments for this year’s regional and it was good news for the Lady Chieftains.

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Liberty receives large donation for STEM trips

02/14/2020

Members of the Sapulpa Masonic Lodge presented the STEM Club with a check for $21,634.10, which will be used to pay for future learning expeditions.

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High School to host first ever Elective Fair

02/12/2020

During the event, freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will learn about 17 elective courses that will be offered next year.

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February board meeting highlights

02/11/2020

Despite it only taking 14 minutes to reach Executive Session, the February meeting of the Sapulpa Schools Board of Education on Monday night was full of information.

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Boys soccer hosting 5 schools in Sapulpa Showcase

02/11/2020

The teams joining the Chieftains for the Sapulpa Showcase include Bishop Kelley, Fort Gibson, Jenks, Mustang, and Owasso.

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Freedom celebrates its "A" report card with State Supt. Hofmeister

02/07/2020

Students and staff gathered to celebrate their efforts for earning an "A" on the State Report Card for the 2018-2019 school year.

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Sapulpa Herald article about the JH Wrestling team

JH Wrestling completes perfect season

02/05/2020

Dual after dual, tournament after tournament, these Chieftains never lost a team event and completed their regular season 23-0.

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AP Scholars recognized during basketball games

02/04/2020

Five Sapulpa High School seniors were honored for their academic achievements during the 2019-20 school year.

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JH Baseball receives $2,724 from JJ Watt Foundation

02/03/2020

Coach Steven Irvine applied for funding from the foundation to purchase new equipment for the Junior High Baseball program, and on Jan. 28, he got the good news.

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Sapulpa theatre students at Oklahoma Thespian Festival

Chieftains recognized at state thespian festival

02/02/2020

Twenty-two members of the high school’s Thespian Troupe 7122 participated in the Oklahoma Thespian Festival at Tulsa Community College on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.

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Danielle Nagel announced as 2020 Teacher of the Year

01/24/2020

Mrs. Nagel is an English and Science teacher in Special Education at Sapulpa Junior High School.

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Artwork auctioned to support Indian Ed. scholarship

01/23/2020

There are three items up for auction: A Warrior Spirit canvas print and two Heavy Thoughts framed prints. The pieces were done by Sapulpa High School graduates.

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Brackets for girls, boys in Shawnee Invitational

01/20/2020

The boys and girls of Sapulpa Chieftains Basketball will play in their final in-season tournament of the year this week.

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Sapulpa Chieftains football takes the field during 2019 season

Sapulpa moving from 6A to 5A in most sports

01/15/2020

The Sapulpa Chieftains athletic programs will soon be the new kids in town. Well, not all of them.

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Sapulpa School Board of Education with Bart Bartlett

Bartlett Foundation awards more than $229,000 in grants

01/14/2020

The school board voted unanimously to accept the generous grant donations of $229,188 from the Bartlett Foundation.

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News and notes from the January board meeting

01/14/2020

For the first time seven months, the Sapulpa Public Schools Board of Education met inside the board room at the Washington Administrative Center.

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Army Engagement Trailer at Sapulpa High School

Army simulates driving while impaired for high school students

01/13/2020

The Army Engagement Trailer is outfitted with five simulators in which participants get behind the wheel for a first-hand experience of what it’s like to drive while impaired.

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Thank you, members of the Sapulpa School Board of Education

01/06/2020

January is School Board Recognition Month and an opportunity for local schools and communities to honor Oklahoma’s more than 2,700 elected school board members for their dedication to children and schools.

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Postcard depicting original Sapulpa High School

Postcard featuring first Sapulpa High School found in California

12/18/2019

The high school depicted in the photo is of the school that was built in 1918 near the 900 block of E. Dewey.

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HS junior wins $2,500 in essay contest

12/17/2019

Sapulpa High School junior Jennifer Reyna picked up a big check this month.

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Schools announce 2019-20 Teachers of the Year

12/16/2019

The district Teacher of the Year will be announced during a banquet on Jan. 24, 2020.

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Pings dance their way to two state titles

12/15/2019

For the seventh straight year, the Sapulpa Ping Pings have danced to victory at state.

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HS junior named to State Student Advisory Council

12/12/2019

Heather has been selected to serve on Superintendent Joy Hofmeister’s 2019-2020 Student Advisory Council. She is one of approximately 70 students chosen.

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Report Cards, drug policy, move to 5A highlight Dec. board meeting

12/10/2019

For the final time in 2019, Sapulpa Public Schools Board of Education met on Dec. 9 to conduct business and hear from the public.

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Girls, boys tip-off basketball seasons

12/04/2019

The fall sports season has come to an end and with that means the beginning of winter sports.

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Shop online, support our schools

12/02/2019

You now have the opportunity to donate to Sapulpa Public Schools with each purchase you make through AmazonSmile. And it doesn’t cost you a single cent more.

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High School annual dinner theatre rescheduled for Dec. 10

12/01/2019

Theatre will serve up some comedy while Culinary Arts will serve up a casserole and brownies.

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Seniors attend first-ever Adulting 101 conference

11/21/2019

It was a day away from the Chromebooks and classroom assignments for the Class of 2020.

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Students partake in Stickball and Archery

11/21/2019

Students at Freedom Elementary and Sapulpa Middle School participated in Stickball and Archery this week as part of their education of Native American culture.

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Sapulpa Lights On canceled, Jazz Choir still singing

11/18/2019

The High School Jazz Choir will still perform at CTX Coffee at 5:15 p.m.

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Members needed for district Wellness Committee

11/12/2019

The committee, in which we need at least one parent and one member of the community, will develop, implement, review, and update the current School Wellness Policy.

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Freaky Friday picked for spring high school musical

11/11/2019

The musical is based on the 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, the most recent of which starred Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan.

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Girl Scout troop donates 1st of 8 blessing boxes

10/28/2019

It was a bright afternoon on the lawn at Jefferson Heights Elementary on Monday despite the overcast skies and misting rain.

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What are you doing this Halloween?

10/24/2019

SHS National Honor Society and Sapulpa Theatre are hosting events during the week of Halloween.

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Nine Pings to compete at Dance Championship

10/23/2019

The girls will compete in nine solo events and one ensemble number at the TSF 2019 Dance Championship on Oct. 26.

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SMS student surprised to see brother return from military

10/22/2019

A morning assembly isn’t the typical way for the day to begin on what seemed like any other Tuesday at Sapulpa Middle School. This was no ordinary Tuesday.

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Sapulpa Chieftains gear for sale online

10/21/2019

Hoodies, pants, hat, socks, beanies, and more are available now from Midwest Sporting Goods.

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Megan Cannon wins Presidential Excellence Award

10/15/2019

The award is the highest given by the U.S. Government to kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers of mathematics and science.

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Principal, teacher to donate money, supplies to school in El Salvador

10/11/2019

Liberty Elementary STEM Academy principal Tom Walsh and second-grade teacher Kimberly McCallum will travel to a school in El Salvador to deliver supplies and present a check that will cover the expenses to sponsor an orphan student in the country.

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Sapulpa theater competes, Chieftain wins All-Star award

10/10/2019

Sapulpa takes the Bixby High School stage at 10 a.m. and will compete against Muskogee, Broken Arrow, Sand Springs, Owasso, and Edison High School.

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Sapulpa FFA shines at Tulsa State Fair

10/06/2019

Overall, the group brought home two 1st place, two 2nd place, three 3rd place and several more honors.

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Introducing the 2019 Homecoming Court

10/05/2019

Before the football game, a packed Collins Stadium was introduced to the 20 representatives of the 2019 Homecoming Court.

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A look at Homecoming activities this week

09/30/2019

From the parade to the community rally to the coronation and finally, to the game, Homecoming is a grand affair for everyone to get behind.

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Chieftains XC splits up for weekend meets

09/28/2019

The Varsity and Junior Varsity squads traveled to Edmond while the Junior High and Middle School teams stayed closer to home.

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Liberty students raise nearly $600 for orphan

09/26/2019

Students at Liberty Elementary STEM Academy participated in a coin drive contest in an effort to raise money for a great cause.

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Megan Cannon fills STEM Coordinator position

09/24/2019

Mrs. Cannon will play a supporting role for teachers as she focuses on instructional strategies and what is happening in the classroom daily.

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Chieftains set PRs at Southern Stampede

09/21/2019

A select few varsity runners headed northeast to Joplin, Mo. to compete in the Southern Stampede cross country event on Saturday.

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High School producing daily news podcast

09/20/2019

The students are learning the basics of podcasting and producing a daily podcast of what’s going at the high school.

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What you need to know about the first home game

09/16/2019

After two games - and two wins - on the road, your Sapulpa Chieftains return to Collins Stadium on Friday night for the home opener of the 2019 season.

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XC girls take first, boys fourth at Sand Springs

09/15/2019

Running on the course that will be this year’s 6A East Regional, the girls ran away from the competition with four placing in the top 10.

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Liberty’s Kimberly McCallum wins STEM Innovator Award

09/13/2019

In late August, Liberty Elementary STEM Academy Principal Tom Walsh called for an assembly of his staff and students so they could surprise one of their own.

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What you need to know about Homecoming

09/10/2019

From the band to the athletic teams to the community turning out to participate, it’s a good time for all.

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Varsity, JH girls take first place at Chieftain XC Meet

09/02/2019

The Westside Sports Complex was the place to be on Saturday as runners from 30 teams came to take part in the Sapulpa Chieftain Cross Country Meet.

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SPS Foundation Golf Tournament on Sept. 9

08/23/2019

The event will be held at Oaks Country Club and is set up as a four-person scramble format.

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Middle School recognized again for its design

08/22/2019

We, of course, know how great Sapulpa Middle School looks since its renovation in 2017 but others outside the community are seeing it now too.

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Class of 2020 watches sunrise before first day of school

08/15/2019

Approximately 50 seniors got up a little early to meet at 6:30 Thursday morning. Once there, they took pictures, played frisbee, and laughed as the sun slowly came up over the stadium.

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Gift Cards given to Middle School employees

Middle School employees surprised with gifts from local church

08/13/2019

On Monday afternoon, Principal Stephanie Kiesau held a staff meeting and midway through the beginning-of-the-year-get-together she spilled the beans on a secret she had been keeping for three weeks.

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