No classes on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Warrior Community,
The Lower Elementary has been cleared for occupancy. Oklahoma Natural Gas was called on site and tested the entire natural gas system to ensure it was safe. They tested for carbon monoxide and all tests were negative.
We appreciate the cooperation of the community and for our outstanding teacher and staff for making this as smooth as possible.
Student and staff safety will always be our top priority. I hope you enjoy the long weekend
Respectfully,
Curtis Layton
Superintendent of Schools
Our own Rachel Welch has received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)! We're so proud of her, and it's fantastic that she's getting national recognition. The PAEMST is the highest recognition a K-12 science, technology, engineering, or mathematics teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the US. She has dramatically impacted her students, this district, and every educator she has worked with.
Congratulations Rachel Welch!
Click on the link to see her finalist profile
https://paemst.nsf.gov/finalist_profile/7974
Welcome to the Circle of Blue: A Letter to Our Community
Dear Glenpool Community,
It is with great enthusiasm and pride that we introduce the newest leader of the Glenpool Warriors Football Program, Coach Payton Werner. As the new Head Football Coach, Coach Werner brings a wealth of experience, a legacy of success, and an unwavering commitment to developing young men of character both on and off the field.
The Warrior Football Program, a cornerstone of Glenpool's proud tradition, boasts two state championships (2002, 2008), two state runner-ups (2003, 2007), and seven semifinalist appearances. With Coach Werner at the helm, we are poised to continue our pursuit of excellence while honoring the rich history of Warrior football.
Read more about Coach Werner here: https://5il.co/357v1
Check out what is going on in the Glenpool school district! Each month, the Warrior Chant is published, highlighting our district. Here is January's edition: https://www.glenpoolps.org/o/gps/page/warrior-chant-january-2025
Glenpool Schools' next bond election is March 4. There are many additions and remodels in the plans. Check our website for more information - https://www.glenpoolps.org/o/gps/page/bond-issue-2025
Glenpool Schools will be on a Distance Learning Day on Friday, Jan 10. All buildings will be closed. Students need to check with teachers for assignments. Be safe.
Parents,
We are monitoring some information on social media and wanted to put out a clarification. All buses will be running their regularly scheduled routes and pickup times will remain on the same schedule. Parents are welcome to pick their children up early.
Big thank you to our Friend of Education for January, Bounce Kingdom 918! We appreciate your support of our schools and our community!
Congratulations to our Elementary Teacher of the Month, LeAnn Click!
Congratulations to Stacey Thomas, our Secondary Employee of the Month!
Congratulations to Patti McGee, our January Support Employee of the Month
Parents of students in extended day:
With the increase in snowfall and the worsening of road conditions, we are asking parents to pick students up as early as possible from extended day. Our goal is to try to get as many of our employees on the road home by 5:00.
Winter Break - no school! - Dec 21 through Jan 5.
Professional Development Day January 6 - no school!!
Classes resume on Tuesday, Jan 7
We have our first OkMEA All-State band member in quite a few years so he deserves some recognition! Raul Peña made 6th chair trumpet in the top OkMEA All-State band, the Wind Symphony.
This is out of all schools in Oklahoma, and we are super proud of him for that!
The Mask & Gavel Society presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Dec 5-7 at 7:00pm in the APB.
Thanksgiving Break Nov 25-29. There are no classes, and all offices are closed. Enjoy your time.
Our November Friend of Education is GLENPOOL EYE CARE. Please help us thank them for contributing to our schools and community.
THANK YOU, Glenpool Eye Care! It's always good to see you around!
Glenpool's Support Employee of the Month is Logan Harris. Mr. Harris works at the Lower Elementary as a paraprofessional with our special education students.
His colleagues nominated him with these comments: Logan has become a valuable part of the Lower Elementary SPED department. His patience with students with special needs is commendable, and he truly has a heart for the students he serves. He has an amazing way of forming relationships with the students he serves, and the students genuinely love him.
The District's Elementary Teacher of the Month is Rachel Welch. Ms. Welch teaches in our STEM program.
A note from her colleagues: Rachel is always willing to take on any project and help in any way possible. She usually stays behind the scenes but does so much to provide support. She deserves some recognition for all of her endurance and fortitude. We always love it when she comes for STEM down at the lower for a nice break. The kids love to have that time, too, and always appreciate "Ms. Stem."
