Sapulpa Public Schools

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 Public School's plan for school closure

03/15/2020

District and site administration has prepared assignments and information for students in the event we need to close our schools and implement Digital Learning Days.

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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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Eric Maddox speaks during welcome back assembly

08/12/2019

Maddox is the interrogator who, during a five-month tour in Iraq in 2003, tracked down Saddam Hussein.

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Renew, purchase football season tickets

07/26/2019

The 2019 Sapulpa Chieftains football season is fast approaching with the first game coming after Labor Day.

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What is the Blue Card?

07/26/2019

The Blue Card will grant anyone 65 years of age and older entry into any school-sponsored event during the 2019/2020 school year.

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FFA students at leadership conference in DC

06/20/2019

They will learn the four tenants of the conference’s curriculum in an effort to become a more engaged citizen who can make a positive difference in their community.

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Governor to honor four Chieftain "heros"

06/19/2019

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt will come to Sapulpa to honor the four Sapulpa Chieftains students who rescued an elderly neighbor from a burning house.

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Board approves hire of new AD Rose

06/11/2019

Sapulpa Public Schools has announced Michael Rose as its new Athletic Director.

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Supt. Armstrong and four "hero" students

Hero teens recognized at board meeting

06/11/2019

The June meeting was highlighted by the appearance of the four Sapulpa Chieftains students who rescued an elderly neighbor from her house that had caught on fire.

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Four Chieftains rescue elderly woman from house fire

06/06/2019

After smelling smoke and hearing a house alarm, four Sapulpa Chieftains realized a neighbor's house was on fire. They jumped into action and got the elderly resident to safety.

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Calip inducted into OGBCA Hall of Fame

06/04/2019

Basketball coach Darlean Calip has been inducted into the Oklahoma Girls Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

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District reopens buildings, activities following storm

05/29/2019

Sapulpa Public Schools has announced it is operational following severe weather over the Memorial Day weekend.

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District celebrates employees, end of year

05/17/2019

On the final day of the 2018-19 school year, district employees gathered in the high school auditorium for the End of the Year Employee Assembly.

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Mobile book bus unveiled with ribbon cutting ceremony

05/09/2019

After more than a year of planning and getting it ready, the mobile book bus will be unveiled during a ribbon cutting on May 10.

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Middle School earns Outstanding Project design award

05/09/2019

Sapulpa Middle School has been recognized as an Outstanding Project in the Spring 2019 Educational Facilities Design Awards Showcase.

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Students getting “green thumbs” with job training program

04/19/2019

The Green Thumb Chieftains have a new greenhouse in which they grow plants, flowers, herbs, vegetables, and fruit.

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Liberty STEM Club headed to AZ, TX

04/18/2019

More than 40 students are about to embark on trips out of state as they take their education out of the classroom and into the real world.

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High school to field gaming team for eSports league

04/01/2019

District and high school administration gauged the interest of our students and the feedback was overwhelmingly in favor of bringing eSports to Sapulpa.

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Students, staff cut off pigtails to donate

02/11/2019

In front of a gymnasium packed with students, teachers, relatives, and TV cameras, 20 students and staff got a hair cut.

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Sapulpa Golf indoor facility and simulator

Sapulpa Golf taking advantage of indoor facility, new simulator

01/31/2019

After 10 members of the team graduated last spring, head coach Andy Tuttle will be fielding a younger, less experienced squad this year. But they have a new tool to help them learn.

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Caring Grand Jackie Dunn reads with a student

Tutoring program serving Sapulpa students

01/30/2019

“Basically, what we do as a Caring Grand is act just like a grandma or grandpa and come and sit down with kids one on one once a week for 30 minutes and we practice their sight words. We practice reading and we try to make it fun for them.”

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Col. Paul Lockhart speaks to students at Liberty STEM

Astronaut visits Liberty STEM

01/29/2019

It was an out-of-this-world experience for students at Liberty Elementary STEM Academy on Monday.

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Parents to receive weekly report about child's online usage

09/11/2018

Sapulpa Public Schools has partnered with Lightspeed Systems for an online student safety solution to help track Internet usage by our students on their school-issued laptops.

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SPS receives $174,548 rebate check

09/07/2018

Oklahoma Gas & Electric presented the check to Superintendent Rob Armstrong Monday.

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School board awards $9.8M bond

06/06/2018

The funds received from the sale will be used for district projects and to make a payment on the $27.6 million Lease Revenue Bond.

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Need help keeping your kids safe on social media?

03/13/2018

SPS Parent University is presenting RAISING CHILDREN IN A DIGITAL WORLD on March 27 at the Woodlawn Black Box.

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