Noteworthy News by Holly Huling

Emerson Montessori - Tulsa Public Schools

tinaalvarado — 2025-09-04 15:30:49 UTC

Emerson Montessori looking at student trackers that teachers are using in the classroom. Great use of examining data.

Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy - Tulsa Public Schools

tinaalvarado — 2025-09-04 15:33:11 UTC

Principal Ericka Davis showing off the Woot Woot Wagon for her staff. Another great way to celebrate!

Central Middle School - Lawton Public Schools

hollyhuling — 2025-09-09 13:31:40 UTC

Central Middle School has launched the new academic year on a strong note. Students and staff are engaged in learning, fostering positive connections, and setting clear goals for success. With a shared commitment to excellence and growth, the school community is well-positioned for a productive and rewarding year ahead.

Moore West Junior High - Moore Public Schools

hollyhuling — 2025-09-09 13:35:47 UTC

This summer, the entire staff at Moore West Junior High participated in an “Intense Learning Experience,” focusing on collaboration and instructional growth. Together, they explored the power of Tier 1 instruction, effective questioning strategies, student goal setting, and differentiation. This shared professional learning has prepared the team to enter the new school year with a strong foundation and a unified commitment to student success.

Lindberg Elementary School in Tulsa is setting goals for the new school year to soar with excellence!

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This summer, Dr. Julie Brant of Bridgestone Intermediate School in Western Heights used School Improvement (1003a) funds to take the leadership team to the RTI at Work conference. They applied what they learned, examined their data and needs and then made schedule changes based on those needs so that all students have opportunities for high quality Tier I instruction and intervention. Additionally, Dr. Brant created an ambitious, goal-oriented professional development schedule that members of the leadership team will help to implement.

Roosevelt Middle School in Oklahoma City hosts back-to-school event for incoming fifth graders

2025-09-09 15:23:53 UTC

Roosevelt Middle School’s Back to School Event for Incoming Fifth Graders

2025-09-09 15:25:33 UTC

Free haircuts at Roosevelt Middle School‘s back to school event

2025-09-09 15:27:00 UTC

Roosevelt Middle School: Mr. Milard’s 5th grade math scholars reviewed for their CFA yesterday with a teaming activity focused on decimals and place value! We heard great classroom discussion and saw peer collaboration as students worked to solve a rigorous word problem. Great job Titans!

2025-09-09 15:41:17 UTC

Teachers at Southern Hills Elementary in OKC prepared for the new school year with PD focused on report card indicators & instructional strategies to improve students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Principal Neugent hosted a pancake breakfast for her staff before the PD began.

2025-09-09 15:49:54 UTC

Principal Neugent at Southern Hills Elementary in Oklahoma City, hosted a pancake breakfast for her staff before school began.

2025-09-09 15:51:44 UTC

School Support Specialists provided back to school PD at Southern Hills Elementary

2025-09-09 15:53:03 UTC

Skelly Elementary School in Tulsa hosts back to school event for families

2025-09-09 16:06:38 UTC

Skelly Elementary School’s Back to School Event

2025-09-09 16:08:08 UTC

Webster MS - OKCPS

elizabethbritt2 — 2025-09-10 17:00:10 UTC

Webster MS 7th grade math engagement is through the roof with Monday Math projects! Attendance is up, engagement is required, expectations are high, excuses are not accepted, and student learning is the goal.

Enid High School

tinaalvarado — 2025-09-11 14:39:11 UTC

English PLC discussing their students’ data. Great conversations to determine the needs of students.

Celia Clinton Elementary School - Tulsa Public Schools

tinaalvarado — 2025-09-11 14:47:44 UTC

Celia Clinton staff adores their Principal, Ms. Hudson. She leads with a caring heart and sets expectations for her staff and students.

2025-09-14 01:07:33 UTC

Every Student deserves a great teacher, not by chance but by design. 45 Administrators attended Teacher Clarity in OKC and are ready to lead and support their teachers in order to impact student learning. Thank you for a day of collaboration.

OSDE School Support

2025-09-14 01:12:49 UTC

OSDE has the best Support Specialist who are ready to dive into data, empower and support administrators and impact student learning across the state. Reach out to any of us to collaborate and problem solve ways to see improvement.

Braggs HS Seniors

2025-09-15 17:41:27 UTC

The students, staff, and administrators at Braggs High School are off to a strong start to the 25-26 School Year. The future plans of the seniors were recently posted on a school bulletin board. All of them are college, career, or military ready!

Literacy is the Foundation for Success

2025-09-16 18:40:22 UTC

Apollo ES and every elementary school in Putnam City, has been building a multi year literacy program of success through teacher training, data investigation and principal support. Leaders are ensuring that sustainability is reached through accountability and collaboration. Students are succeeding and being impacted by this Literacy Initiative.

TPS Teacher Clarity

2025-09-22 00:53:01 UTC

To reach the deepest level of learning, teachers and students need a clear, shared understanding of the ultimate learning goal behind each lesson. 104 leaders participated in Teacher Clarity in TPS. Leaders were reminded that it is only when teachers know and can articulate why students are learning what they are learning that they are in a position to design learning experiences that are authentic, relevant, and capable of cultivating the curiosity of the learners.

Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy - Tulsa Public Schools

tinaalvarado — 2025-09-24 20:03:52 UTC

Wayman Tisdale staff are working hard to connect with parents. Staff members go out to the community every Tuesday to provide support to their families. They are Difference Makers!

U.S. Grant High School - OKC Public Schools

tinaalvarado — 2025-09-24 20:06:51 UTC

First pep rally of the year led by the students. They showed leadership skills and U.S. Grant pride. Way to go!

Shift the Lift

2025-09-26 04:00:13 UTC

35 Leaders in OKCPS were reminded to "Shift the Lift" with their teachers and students. They were asked to identify what they are doing for their students that they can do themselves and were reminded that students retain 90% of what they learn when they are able to collaborate and teach someone else. It was a great day of collaboration and learning.

2025-09-30 01:16:12 UTC

Exciting news! Tulsa's Webster MS participated in their first 7th grade Academy Camp at Camp Victory in Manford. Students had an amazing time working on teamwork and positive relations. In addition, lots of fun on the go carts and zip line.

This academy was born from Mr. Reed's unwavering passion to create exceptional opportunities for his students! #Education #Inspiration #StudentSuccess

The 7 Habits Come to Life at Central Elementary!

hollyhuling — 2025-10-07 17:45:02 UTC

Central Elementary School in Moore, Oklahoma, is empowering students to lead with purpose through their district’s Leader in Me program, inspired by Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. This initiative helps students develop essential leadership and life skills—such as being proactive, setting goals, prioritizing, thinking win-win, showing empathy, collaborating effectively, and continually improving themselves. As part of their learning, Central’s 6th graders created visual representations of the 7 Habits, showcasing their understanding and creativity. What a wonderful example of students putting leadership into action!

Dimensions Academy: Supporting the whole student!

hollyhuling — 2025-10-07 17:59:25 UTC

At Dimensions Academy in Norman, caring for the whole student is at the heart of everything they do. The school has created a poster to hang in the halls, highlighting their vision and goals for the year. Goal 3, “The Caring Connection,” is especially heartwarming, as it focuses on connecting each student with an adult they can count on for support. Way to go, Dimensions Academy, on fostering a community that nurtures every student!

Teacher Clarity PD and Canvas Course

2025-10-08 18:03:08 UTC

OSDE Support Specialist provided Teacher Clarity PD to 185 leaders from around the state. We are excited to collaborate with you all as you begin to implement this with your staff. The Canvas course is now available and Teachers can self-enroll in the course with this link Teacher Clarity . The Implementation Guide provides Facilitation Questions as well as what the teacher and students should be doing as evidence of implementation. Please reach out to your Support Specialist if you have any questions or would like information on ordering the books.

Make Time to Celebrate the Little Things in Creative Ways

elizabethbritt2 — 2025-10-09 17:20:24 UTC

Mitchell Elementary School's 3rd graders were visited by the Women's TU basketball players.🏀 They did a lesson on characteristics of love, hard work and trust. Thank you for visiting our Mustangs!

2025-10-13 14:11:05 UTC

Clinton West Elementary School in Tulsa celebrated students who attend school regulary by hosting a "Party with the Principal".

2025-10-13 14:14:03 UTC

Attendance Matters!

Cooper Elementary School in Tulsa celebrates student success and citizenship by honoring their students of the month.

2025-10-13 14:18:21 UTC

McKinley Elementary School's 2nd and 3rd graders had the incredible opportunity to experience a live performance by talented musicians from the Oklahoma City Philharmonic.

2025-10-13 14:52:07 UTC

Our young audience was not just attentive but thoroughly engaged, earning glowing compliments from the musicians.

A huge thank you to the Oklahoma City Philharmonic for bringing such joy and inspiration to our school!

#McKinleyEagles #FutureMaestros #ProudSchool

Showing Gratitude

2025-10-15 17:36:02 UTC

Showing gratitude in the workplace boosts employee morale, engagement and retention while improving collaboration, reducing stress, and increasing productivity. At OSS, we celebrate each other by positing kind words and notes. Taking the time to express gratitude boosts the morale of the person writing the note as well as the person receiving it.

Teacher Clarity @ Central MS/HS - Tulsa Public Schools

elizabethbritt2 — 2025-11-05 16:55:45 UTC

Clarity is kindness, and explicit expectations translates to successful learning experiences. Teachers at Central Middle/High School in TPS learn the importance of being clear and explicit through Teacher Clarity PD.

Clarity for Learning Poster at Webster MS - OKCPS

elizabethbritt2 — 2025-11-05 16:59:35 UTC

Principal Echols at Webster MS in OKCPS expects teachers to be clear in expectations and success criteria. She has provided every teacher with a Clarity for Learning poster where they share their expectations for each lesson with students. You can download a modified version to post in your classrooms.

Crooked Oak Middle School

2025-11-12 18:02:18 UTC

Crooked Oak Middle School is focusing on all of the great things their students do every day by awarding tickets for how they show their pride in themselves and in their school!

Cave Springs National Showcase

tjckporter — 2025-11-17 16:13:04 UTC

OSU 4-H

tjckporter — 2025-11-17 16:20:05 UTC

School Support recently visited with 4-H in Stillwater to learn about the ways that they can support schools in Oklahoma. If you have not reached out to the 4-H office in your county, please do so.

OKC Police Department

tjckporter — 2025-11-17 16:30:25 UTC

Many of the schools around the state are encountering an increase in gang activity. Engaging community partners has been shown to positively impact student academic achievement, attendance motivation, social-emotional development and mental and physical well-being. Reach out to your local police department to see how they can partner with you to impact your students. FACT

Multitiered Systems of Support for Behavior at Memorial Middle School

2025-12-06 22:11:45 UTC

Shout out to Principal Batrez and the leadership team at Memorial Middle School in Tulsa for streamlining the behavior response system through tiered interventions.

Waurika High School

hollyhuling — 2025-12-10 15:45:26 UTC

Waurika High School is taking bold steps to expand post-secondary opportunities for its students. Principal Derek Milburn recently joined principals from across the region for a collaborative meeting focused on strengthening college and career readiness. By engaging in shared learning and exploring new pathways—from career training to college-level experiences—Mr. Milburn is helping position Waurika students for brighter futures beyond graduation.

Irving Middle School

hollyhuling — 2025-12-10 15:51:01 UTC

Irving Middle School in Norman, Oklahoma has made remarkable progress in reducing absenteeism—lowering rates by an impressive 35%. This success comes from a focused, all-hands-on-deck approach: strengthening communication with families, boosting student engagement, and making attendance a shared priority. Teachers and staff consistently review attendance data, reflect on current strategies, and adjust their practices to ensure every student feels connected and supported. Their commitment is creating a stronger, more present school community.

2026-01-08 22:50:00 UTC

TECC recently held our annual Turkey Trot parent engagement night. Students and families came to school and participated in numerous activities. We sponsored a Food Drive. TECC collected over 1000 food items. We then partnered with Tecumseh Middle School students to create holiday food baskets for our community. TECC and TMS assembled 30 food boxes for our community. It was a great partnership for an ever greater cause.

2026-01-08 22:55:35 UTC

TECC's guiding coalition is receiving their PLC at Work Flag for becoming a PLC Model School.

2026-01-08 22:57:55 UTC

TECC recently had a very special guest. Our very own "Number Ninja" visited and rewarded our Kindergarten students who could recognize their numbers from 0 to 100. Students practiced their best Ninja moves with the Number Ninja. Each student received a Number Ninja recognition card.

Enid HD

tinaalvarado — 2026-01-09 14:56:45 UTC

Principal Liddell welcoming his staff back from the break. I heard lots of laughter and saw smiling faces.

McClure ES

tinaalvarado — 2026-01-09 14:58:52 UTC

Principal Dr. Kesler welcoming her staff back. Loved hearing the conversations and the unity the team has moving into 2026.

Emerson Montessori

tinaalvarado — 2026-01-09 15:01:40 UTC

Principal Maxwell going over Goal Setting and Assessment Culture with her staff. It was a great presentation!

Celia Clinton ES

tinaalvarado — 2026-01-09 15:03:40 UTC

Principal Hudson leading a PLC with her teachers. It was very meaningful and impactful to hear conversations on curriculum.

Sequoyah ES

tinaalvarado — 2026-01-09 15:07:09 UTC

Sequoyah Elementary teachers learning about incorporating language acquisitions skills in their classrooms.

Emerson Montessori

tinaalvarado — 2026-01-09 15:08:54 UTC

Students created a collage of having a voice! Beautiful!

Sequoyah Elementary

tinaalvarado — 2026-01-09 19:44:36 UTC

Sequoyah is rising to the challenge to increase their attendance monthly!!

Congratulations

tjckporter — 2026-01-28 22:10:45 UTC

Congratulations to all of the schools who Met Exit Criteria in Cohort 2. School Support looks forward to seeing your continued success and are always here to help in any way.

Congratulations to Mitchell Elementary School, Tulsa

staciefryer — 2026-02-02 22:36:48 UTC

Mitchell's Dynamic Principal Duo led their school through Cohort 2 and met exit criteria. The school has also earned the district's Success Maker traveling trophies for showing the most gains and attempting the most problems in math. Kudos to Mitchell ES and their incredible leaders, faculty, and staff!

Southern Hills Elementary School in OKC Meets Exit Criteria

2026-02-04 15:06:14 UTC

Southern Hills Elementary School’s administration, teachers and staff worked diligently to support its ELL subgroup with data driven decision making, evidence based practices, and universal designs for learning that help all students succeed. They recently met exit criteria for the school’s TSI designation. Congratulations 🎉

Teacher of the Year Finalists

tjckporter — 2026-02-11 19:56:18 UTC

Congratulations to our schools and districts that have Teacher of the Year Finalists. "The role of a leader is not to come up with all the ideas. The role of the leader is to create an environment in which great ideas can happen." Simon Sinek

Sites that Met Exit Criteria in Cohort 2

tjckporter — 2026-02-11 20:03:33 UTC

Congratulations to all of our schools that Met Exit Criteria

Rockwood Elementary

tinaalvarado — 2026-02-13 19:48:02 UTC

Kindergarten PLC meeting to discuss data. Starting the meeting with purpose.

McClure ES

tinaalvarado — 2026-02-13 19:52:01 UTC

Celebrating the month. Community involvement is crucial.

U.S. Grant HS

tinaalvarado — 2026-02-13 19:56:31 UTC

Learning targets: steps to success

Irving Middle School

hollyhuling — 2026-02-13 20:02:37 UTC

Irving Middle School students have officially been named Area Champions in Academic Bowl and are now headed to the State Competition! This outstanding achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and academic excellence of our students and the incredible support of their coaches and staff.

Their commitment to preparation, teamwork, and perseverance truly paid off. We are so proud of the way they represented Irving and our community. Great things are happening at Irving Middle School, and this is just one more example of the excellence happening every day in our classrooms.

Gracemont ES

hollyhuling — 2026-02-13 20:06:33 UTC

At Gracemont Elementary, the Students of the Week represent more than just strong academic performance — they represent growth, perseverance, and progress. Each week, they intentionally celebrate students who are making strides, working hard, and showing improvement in their learning.

By showcasing growth, they reinforce the message that effort matters and progress is something to be proud of. When students see their hard work recognized, it builds confidence, motivation, and a belief that they can continue to achieve at higher levels.

Great things are happening at Gracemont!

Nathan Hale HS - TPS

elizabethbritt2 — 2026-02-18 17:24:02 UTC

Teachers at Nathan Hale HS embrace Teacher Clarity with enthusiasm and celebrate understanding. They commit to making learning visible and clear for ALL students.

Webster MS - OKCPS

elizabethbritt2 — 2026-02-18 17:25:23 UTC

Webster MS celebrates growth on benchmark assessments by adding names to the Growing Garden!

Yale Elementary School Makes Great Strides with Walk to Read Interventions

2026-03-04 19:47:30 UTC

Council Grove Elementary School

2026-03-09 20:52:33 UTC

Students in 2nd grade at Council Grove Elementary School are tracking their growth in fluency (WPM-Words Per Minute). They also use exit tickets to show their teacher their understanding of the standard that was taught that day! Monitoring progress leads to academic gains!

Midwest City High School

2026-03-09 20:57:05 UTC

Midwest City High School examined their ACT data and their School Report Card to better understand their designation and to plan for improvement.

Irving Middle School Celebrates an Important Milestone

hollyhuling — 2026-03-12 21:41:38 UTC

Irving Middle School has officially met exit criteria and is no longer designated—a significant accomplishment that reflects the dedication and perseverance of the entire school community. This achievement is the direct result of the hard work, collaboration, and commitment shown by the faculty and staff each day to support student success.

Through intentional efforts, strong leadership, and a focus on continuous improvement, the Irving Middle School team has created meaningful progress for their students. Their dedication to high expectations, supportive learning environments, and consistent growth has made a lasting impact.

Congratulations to the Irving Middle School faculty and staff for this well-deserved milestone. Your hard work is making a difference for students and the entire school community. 🎉

Congratulations to ELD Teacher Alejandrina Echeverria- Roosevelt Middle School in OKCPS for being honored as the Multicultural Teacher of the Year.

2026-04-23 02:37:54 UTC

Congratulations to Mrs. Marshall from Roosevelt Middle School OKCPS for being named as a finalist for Oklahoma School Counselor of the Year!

2026-04-23 02:42:14 UTC

Roosevelt Middle School has officially obtained @WeAreASCA RAMP® designation for our comprehensive school counseling program! We are the FIRST middle school in the state of Oklahoma to receive this designation! The Recognized ASCA Model Program® (RAMP®) recognizes schools committed to delivering school counseling programs aligned with the ASCA National Model® framework.

2026-04-23 02:52:19 UTC

Congratulations to F.D. Moon Middle School (OKCPS) 8th grade student Ka'Mariyona Woods on being awarded a $6,000 scholarship from the Mitchell's Shade organization!

2026-04-23 02:57:41 UTC

Woods was chosen from all participants for her essay and original art piece. In addition to the scholarship, she will receive a $200 cash prize from the Eastside Rotary Club and was recognized last week for her achievement.

McKinley Elementary- Tulsa

2026-04-29 20:12:05 UTC

McKinley Elementary in Tulsa is celebrating a big win — exceeding their attendance goal with a 93% schoolwide rate!

Shoutout to Principal Samantha Dunne and Assistant Principal Dr. Melissa Jones-Chunu for their leadership and commitment to making every day count!

#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #TulsaSchools

FD Moon MS PE Teacher Juan Turner receives OG&E award

2026-05-13 21:06:59 UTC

Congrats to our first May OG&E Power Educator of the Month! (Yes, we're recognizing two educators this month as we close out the school year!) Ty-Juan Turner is a P.E. teacher at F.D. Moon Middle School in Oklahoma City Public Schools. Turner not only emphasizes physical and mental well-being to students, he's also intentional about showing up as a positive role model every day, teaching about honesty, respect, and accountability. Thank you, Mr. Turner, for your mentorship on and off the court. Learn more and nominate an educator: OGE.com/education

Congratulations to Kailee Marshall, Oklahoma School Counselor of the Year 2026!

2026-05-13 21:17:05 UTC

Kailee has served as a School Counselor at Roosevelt Middle School in Oklahoma City Public Schools for the past four years. Prior to becoming a counselor, she spent two years in the classroom as a teacher before earning her Master of Education in School Counseling. She is currently continuing her professional journey by working toward licensure as a Professional Counselor, further demonstrating her dedication to growth and service.

Through hard work, vision, and strong collaboration, Kailee and her school counseling team achieved remarkable success this year. They earned the OSCAR award from the Oklahoma School Counselor Association in October 2025 and went on to receive the highly respected Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation from the American School Counselor Association in February 2026—an accomplishment that reflects excellence in implementing a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program.

As the Oklahoma School Counselor of the Year, Kailee will now be considered for the American School Counselor Association School Counselor of the Year award at the national level. Please join us in congratulating Kailee!

Gracemont receives donation

hollyhuling — 2026-05-19 19:12:06 UTC

Gracemont Public Schools was provided laptops by the Johnson O'Malley Program to support their concurrent students as they continue their educational journeys. It is wonderful to see the continued support and dedication to helping students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. Opportunities like these make a lasting difference in students’ education, opening doors for future success and helping ensure they have the tools they need to thrive.

Central Middle Schools hosts the Class of 2026

hollyhuling — 2026-05-19 19:16:52 UTC

Central Middle School in Lawton recently hosted a special Senior Walk to celebrate the Class of 2026 as they prepare to take the next step toward graduation. Seniors walked the halls surrounded by cheers, encouragement, and admiration from younger students and staff, creating a meaningful moment of connection and inspiration. Events like these serve as a powerful reminder that hard work, perseverance, and dedication can lead to incredible accomplishments. Central Middle School is proud to celebrate these students and the bright futures ahead of them.

Moore Public Schools Superintendent Honored

hollyhuling — 2026-05-19 19:20:56 UTC

Congratulations to Moore Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Robert Romines, on being named to the Oklahoma Educators Hall of Fame! This well-deserved recognition reflects Dr. Romines’ unwavering dedication to students, educators, and the entire Moore community. His leadership, advocacy, and commitment to excellence continue to make a lasting impact not only within Moore Public Schools, but across Oklahoma education as a whole. Thank you, Dr. Romines, for the countless ways you support, inspire, and champion public education. Moore Public Schools and the greater community are incredibly fortunate to have your leadership and vision.

Yale Public Schools Summer Enrichment Program

2026-06-22 19:34:23 UTC

YPS is wrapping up four wonderful weeks of its Summer Enrichment Program! ☀️📚🎨

Students have enjoyed arts and crafts, hands-on learning activities, and outdoor fun. Activities have included a Potato Pants-themed mini literacy unit with a potato growing experiment and potato chip candy making, along with many other engaging projects.