School absences can add up. One year of chronic absence in grades eight through 12 leads to a seven-fold increase in the chance of dropping out before graduation.

Prioritizing good school attendance can lead to a brighter future!

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#TheArtsOKCPS : We're with the band!

John Marshall High School's band students participated in the Univ. of Oklahoma's Band Day! On Band Day, high school band students from across the state get to practice with OU's marching band and participate in a game day performance during halftime!

#TeamOKCPS : Miss Cholakocee Werito of Eugene Field Elementary was named the 2023 National Indian Education Association Classroom Teacher of the Year!

Please join us in celebrating Ms. Werito's achievements!

#EarlyEducation : There are still open spots for Ready for Kindergarten fall sessions!

Ready for Kindergarten is a free program that focuses on classroom readiness for children under the age of five!

Sign up for fall sessions today: docs.google.com/forms/d/1PPK-J…

You can learn a lot through play! Just ask our Pre-K students.

You can imagine big things and learn new concepts, all while learning to socialize and work with friends! #OKCPS still has open Pre-K seats in our free, all-day, nationally-ranked programs

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#OKCPSInTheNews : Classen SAS High School at Northeast was named a top high school in the state by U.S. News & World Report!

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#DistrictReminder : #OKCPS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day!

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#DistrictUpdate : Following messaging sent to families, OKCPS hosted a press conference this morning to discuss changes to our Athletic Security Protocols.

More information can be found here: okcps.org/AthleticSecuri…

Gabby and Jada show off their sign getting ready for Welcome Week! Make sure to dress up and show your Bear pride!🐻

#EarlyEducation : OKCPS offers free all-day, top-ranked early education programs!

It's not too late to enroll your student in a classroom with qualified, caring early education professionals who are ready to set your student on a pathway to success!

#WatchLive : Tonight's Board of Education meeting is live on Youtube!

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#DistrictReminder : Open House events for both #OKCPS middle schools and high schools are this week!

High schools will host Open House from 5 PM to 7 PM, Monday, August 21.

Middle schools will host Open House from 5 PM to 7 PM, Tuesday, August 22.

#BackToSchool : Class dismissed!

What an amazing first day full of excitement and learning!

Let’s do it all again tomorrow, okay?

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Welcome back, Cleveland Bulldogs! We’ve missed you this summer. We’re day one ready to have a great year of learning in the school garden. Go, Bulldog Gardeners! OKC Beautiful OKC Public Schools