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SPS seeking bids for house near high school

06/24/2024

Sapulpa Public Schools is now accepting sealed bids on a 3 bedroom, 1 bath house (1,328 square feet) with a one-car garage located at 1116 E. Hobson. The bid is for the structure only.

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District honors retirees, service milestones

05/22/2024

SPS honored retiring educators at its end of year assembly, presented awards, and celebrated years of service milestones.

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Johnny Bilby named Dist. 8 OASA Assistant Supt. of the Year

05/02/2024

Mr. Bilby will be recognized at the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA) Summer Leadership Conference on June 12-14, 2024.

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Groundbreaking held for Westside Baseball and Softball Complex

04/24/2024

The project starts this spring with a target completion date of Chieftain baseball opening day, 2025

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West, Wood named Teacher, Employee of the Year

04/19/2024

Sapulpa Middle School English teacher Alex West and district Warehouse Supervisor Ron Wood were honored at an annual banquet.

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SPS utilizes Vector Alert for safety reporting

02/19/2024

Vector Alert, an anonymous threat and safety reporting tool, is available now. If you have information about a threat to our safety, do your part and report it. You do not have to leave your name. The tip reporting service will be monitored during school hours on school days. In an emergency, dial 911.

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SPS names 2023-24 Site Teachers of the Year

02/09/2024

The educators will be honored on Friday, February 9, at the Chieftain Center, during Teacher Appreciation Night.

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New student Chromebooks delivered to SPS

02/06/2024

Sapulpa Public Schools librarians are tagging and performing inventory on 550 brand new student Chromebooks recently delivered to the district.

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Spring Broadway musical opens Feb. 29

02/05/2024

Sapulpa High School presents "James and the Giant Peach."

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Mid-Winter Court 2024 chosen

01/26/2024

The Mid-Winter Court for 2024 will be introduced, and the queen crowned, at the Friday, January 26, home basketball game against Will Rogers.

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Snow Day on Monday, Jan. 22

01/21/2024

Sapulpa Public Schools will utilize a traditional snow day for Monday, January 22, 2024.

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Bartlett Foundation awards education grants

01/18/2024

The Edward E. and Helen Turner Bartlett Foundation has awarded a record $343,788 in grant funding to Sapulpa Public Schools.

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Snow Day Wednesday, January 17

01/16/2024

Sapulpa Public Schools will utilize a second traditional snow day on Wednesday, January 17.

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SPS is watching a winter weather pattern

01/11/2024

We will notify you as soon as possible about any schedule changes.

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SPS adds School Resource Officer

01/09/2024

Officer Kayla Martin joins Sapulpa Public Schools' Safety and Security team.

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School board leaders recognized in January

01/08/2024

We appreciate our long-serving school board members, who are dedicated to preserving public education.

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Green Thumb Chieftains at the Christmas Chute

Sapulpa's Rt. 66 Christmas Chute is bustling

12/15/2023

Record-breaking crowds are pouring into Sapulpa to experience holiday magic.

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SHS junior receives full scholarship to Ivy League college

12/15/2023

Noah Williams, a junior, will graduate a year early from Sapulpa High School and attend Dartmouth, an Ivy League college in Hanover, New Hampshire, in the fall of 2024.

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Ping Pings add a new state title

12/14/2023

For more than a decade, the Sapulpa High School Ping Ping Dance Team has earned a state championship.

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SHS Choir to perform "Messiah"

12/11/2023

This is the 61st year for the traditional holiday performance.

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SPS Foundation awards $43,475 in grants

12/08/2023

The Grants-to-Teachers Program provides Sapulpa Public Schools teachers with funds for the development and implementation of innovative teaching projects.

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SMS STEM students excel at competition

11/30/2023

Two teams earned first place at the University of Tulsa Native American STEM competition.

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DonorsChoose matching donations by 50% on Giving Tuesday

11/27/2023

Donate to a teacher project on Nov. 28 and your donation will be matched by at least 50%!

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SPS student cast in blockbuster film

11/17/2023

Jefferson Heights kindergartner Kinsleigh McNac played a role in Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon."

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Sapulpa Indian Education students make ribbon skirts

11/15/2023

As part of Native American Heritage Month activities, Indian Education students are designing and sewing their own traditional ribbon skirts.

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Annual Dinner Theatre set for Nov. 28

11/15/2023

What's better than a $12 dinner out? A $12 dinner plus entertainment!

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Route 66 Christmas Chute opens Nov. 16

11/14/2023

Sapulpa's Route 66 Christmas Chute became world-renowned last year. Now we're ready for another holiday season at the Chute!

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Demolition begins for Westside athletic fields

11/10/2023

Demolition began on the future site for the Westside Baseball and Softball complex, less than 24 hours after the Sapulpa Public Schools Board of Education approved a demolition team and construction management firm to oversee the project.

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Three 2023 SHS grads recognized as AP Scholars

11/08/2023

Three 2023 Sapulpa High School graduates received national recognition for their academic achievements.

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Sapulpa Chieftains football headed to playoffs

11/07/2023

The Chieftains will take on the Claremore Zebras in the first round of OSSAA playoffs on Friday, November 10.

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Sapulpa Cross Country places 4th at State

10/30/2023

After placing third at the east Regional, the varsity boys' cross country team is heading to State

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Two student-athletes earn Core Value Awards

10/27/2023

Kylen Edwards, Jailey Battles were presented with awards for Humility and Mental Toughness.

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Big Blue Band earns 2nd place at state competition

10/23/2023

Sapulpa Marching Band had another great showing at the Oklahoma Bandmasters' Association state marching contest

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Sapulpa Middle School recognized by Arbor Day Foundation

10/17/2023

It's one of just 64 schools across the U.S. to earn the Tree Campus K-12 Distinction

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Spanish Club marks Hispanic Heritage Month

10/11/2023

The Sapulpa Jr/Sr High School Spanish Club celebrated Hispanic culture.

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Sapulpa FFA Chapter wins accolades at Tulsa State Fair

10/09/2023

FFA members attended the Tulsa State Fair, and picked up many ribbons in livestock and indoor exhibits.

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Big Blue Band crowned 2A champion at Bands of America regional contest

10/09/2023

The Sapulpa High School Marching Band headed to Flagstaff, AZ, to compete in the prestigious competition.

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Sapulpa to host regional volleyball tournament

10/04/2023

Ranked #8 with one game left in the regular season, Sapulpa Chieftains Volleyball will host the OSSAA regional tournament on Monday, October 9.

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Sapulpa voters pass historic school bond issue

09/25/2023

"What Sapulpa voters did was amazing," said Johnny Bilby, Sapulpa Public Schools Assistant Superintendent, the morning after voters passed an historic bond election for the district. "This will change lives for the next sixty to seventy years."

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SPS adds additional safety and security officers

09/15/2023

In fall of 2023, Sapulpa Public Schools welcomed two new safety and security officers to provide additional layers of protection at school campuses.

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Fall 2023 Homecoming schedule of events

09/14/2023

Chieftains will soon kick off fall Homecoming, and a week of festivities is planned to celebrate team spirit, Sapulpa alumni and the community!

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SPS enhances football security protocols

08/28/2023

We love gathering together on Chieftain football nights to cheer for our home team, and we want our games to be a safe and fun environment for our students and our community.

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SPS welcomes new 2023-24 teachers and staff

08/11/2023

More than 80 new teachers, administrators and support staff members have joined the Chieftains family.

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School Zone registration now open for incoming SMS students

08/01/2023

Incoming 6th graders will get the opportunity to "learn the ropes" at Sapulpa Middle School.

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Student-athletes give back to the community

07/12/2023

More than 175 Chieftains took part in cleaning up downtown and district sites during the 3rd Annual ChieftainStrong Community Service Day.

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SPS Board of Education approves reorganization

07/10/2023

At the regularly scheduled Sapulpa Public Schools Board of Education meeting Monday, the board unanimously approved its reorganization for the 2023-24 school year.

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Enrollment information for 2023-24

07/05/2023

Learn about enrolling your student at Sapulpa Public Schools.

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The Book & Snack Mobile is back this summer

06/05/2023

The Book & Snack Mobile is a partnership between Sapulpa Public Schools and Caring Community Friends.

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Summer Feeding Program

06/02/2023

Sapulpa Public Schools is happy to announce staff will once again provide FREE meals for children 18 and younger as part of our Summer Feeding Program.

Read More About Summer Feeding Program

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Class of 2023 Graduation

06/01/2023

Congratulations to the 2023 graduates of Sapulpa High School!

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SPS recognizes retirees and service milestones

05/19/2023

Community Service and Distinguished Service awards were also announced.

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Teacher Appreciation Week is May 8-12

05/08/2023

Sapulpa Public Schools will celebrate all of the incredible educators across our district this week!

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SHS STUCO grants boy's "Make-A-Wish"

05/08/2023

Thanks to Make A Difference Week fundraising, Hudson is going to Disney World!

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Third Special Chieftain Day held at Collins Stadium

05/01/2023

It was a sea of pink t-shirts and smiles.

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Sapulpa NHS completes over 600 service hours

04/27/2023

27 students were inducted into National Honor Society this April.

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Yokum, Kroll named district Teacher, Employee of the Year

04/21/2023

Thank you to Sapulpa Bands Director Whitney Yokum and longtime SPS bus driver Debbie Kroll, for their tremendous service to the district!

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SHS named Safe Sports School

04/17/2023

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) recognizes high schools that prioritize keeping athletes safe.

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Sapulpa STUNT wins State Championship

04/14/2023

Sapulpa's varsity cheer team makes school history, earning the State Champion title.

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Nagel named head boys' varsity basketball coach

04/11/2023

The position is a homecoming for Nagel, who graduated from Sapulpa High School and previously served as an assistant coach.

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Robotics team advances to world championship

04/10/2023

Sapulpa high school's robotics team heads to Houston to show off their innovation.

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Important Notice: P-EBT Assistance

04/05/2023

Parents/guardians must submit review forms for the 2021-22 school year by April 15, 2023

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SPS names 2022-23 Site Teachers of the Year

04/03/2023

Congratulations to the Site Teachers of the Year! The district Teacher of the Year will be named at a banquet on April 21.

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Students show innovation in STEM Showcase

03/28/2023

Students placing 1st or 2nd in their school's competition displayed projects at the annual showcase.

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Bartlett Academy students participate in Connection Day

03/28/2023

Students and teachers took part in team-building exercises and challenges to strengthen problem solving.

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State testing begins in April

03/23/2023

State testing begins on April 5. Click to find details on preparing your student.

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Sapulpa bands, choir excel at district contests

03/17/2023

Sapulpa band and choir students earned numerous awards and superior ratings at district contests.

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Taylor Bilby earns Core Value Award

03/14/2023

The junior Lady Chieftains basketball player received the award for Self Control.

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Lady Chieftains win State 5A Basketball Championship

03/12/2023

In a buzzer beater 75-74 game, the Lady Chieftains varsity basketball team claimed victory!

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Resources to process crisis and trauma

03/09/2023

We are heartbroken to learn two students died in a car crash on Mar. 8. Parents & students may access these resources over Spring Break

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Sapulpa FFA earns awards at livestock show

03/08/2023

Sapulpa FFA and 4-H members collected dozens of awards at the Creek County Livestock Show.

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Lady Chieftains advance in State Tournament

03/08/2023

A stellar season takes Sapulpa Girls Basketball to the 5A State Tournament March 8 - 11.

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Long-range planning committee meets to discuss bond development

03/01/2023

This is the fourth committee meeting to discuss the next steps toward a bond issue for a new high school.

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Chieftains wrestlers place at State

02/27/2023

Three Chieftain wrestlers place at the State Tournament in Oklahoma City

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Spring musical will be "magical"

02/27/2023

Sapulpa High School theatre and vocal music departments will present "Cinderella" March 2, 3 and 4.

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Sapulpa marks Public Schools Week 2023

02/27/2023

We are #PublicSchoolProud.

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Senior Jaidyn Adams earns Academic All-State Scholar Award

02/23/2023

The Sapulpa High School senior is one of only 100 outstanding public high school seniors to receive the award.

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New turf will be installed at Westside Sports Complex, Collins Stadium football field

New turf installation at Westside Sports Complex, Collins Stadium football field

02/23/2023

The new year is bringing a makeover for SPS' soccer and football fields.

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Special board meeting held to discuss bond development

02/16/2023

Board members met with administrators, architects and project coordinators to discuss the next steps in bond proposal development.

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Valentine's Day "Bandit" shares the love at SHS

02/14/2023

Senior Madisyn Green hopes someone will take over her tradition of making others happy with crocheted hearts.

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Sapulpa Ping Pings are back-to-back National Champions

02/13/2023

The dance team retained their multi-national titles for kick and team performance.

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Mid-Winter Court 2023 chosen

02/07/2023

Senior Stailee Heard was crowned Queen of Mid-Winter Court.

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Sapulpa 5th graders take part in Revolutionary Day

01/26/2023

Now in its fourth year, Revolutionary Day is an immersion in colonial America, an extension of the fifth grade social studies curriculum.

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Inaugural Bucket Squad a huge success for Special Chieftains

01/26/2023

The Lady Chieftains organized the fundraiser, which brought out some incredible Chieftain spirit!

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Sapulpa Middle School students launch 'skimmers'

01/23/2023

Students built skimmers to travel the surface of Mars as part of a Project Lead the Way lesson.

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Bartlett Foundation awards grants for SPS programs

01/18/2023

The Edward E. and Helen Turner Bartlett Foundation has delivered $259,060 in grant funding for SPS programs.

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Paola Chavez receives Core Value Award

01/17/2023

The senior soccer player earned the Chieftain Athletics Core Value Award for integrity.

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Stailee Heard nominated for McDonald's All-American Games

01/13/2023

This is a prestigious nomination for elite high school basketball players from across the nation.

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Middle School STEM students design therapeutic toys

01/11/2023

Mrs. Johnson's STEM class put newly received grant money to use building their own projects.

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"TODAY" comes to Sapulpa

12/23/2022

The Route 66 Christmas Chute has brought holiday joy and national attention to downtown Sapulpa throughout the Christmas season.

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Tyla Heard earns Core Value Award

12/20/2022

Sapulpa girls basketball player, Tyla Heard, received the Core Value Award for Mental Toughness.

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Third community meeting held on bond development process

12/16/2022

It was the third in a series of long-range planning meetings held during the fall 2022 semester.

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Lady Chieftains to play in Tournament of Champions

12/15/2022

The annual basketball tournament will be held at the BOK Center December 27 through 29.

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"Messiah" marks 60th anniversary

12/13/2022

Sapulpa High School choir and choir alumni have gathered for this joyous holiday celebration for six decades.

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Ping Pings win 5A OSDTDA State Championship

12/12/2022

The Ping Pings once again swept the competition, winning the titles of 5A Champion in the Mix and Kick dance categories.

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Annual Coffeehouse Christmas Concert set

12/06/2022

SHS SYNCOPATION Jazz Choir will treat you to a medley of carols while you enjoy coffee and holiday treats.

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Ping Pings headed to State dance competition

12/02/2022

The reigning state and multi-national championship dance team will defend their titles

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Sapulpa Public School Foundation president Teri Sherwood presents a check to SPS Superintendent Rob Armstrong and Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Donia Doudican.

SPS Foundation awards record amount for teacher grants

12/02/2022

Grants for the 2022-23 school year totaled $39,981.74 among 36 teachers

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Sapulpa Indian Education students learn loom beading

11/17/2022

Students gathered for a lesson in an intricate and traditional art.

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Sapulpa gears up for winter sports

11/16/2022

Sapulpa is getting ready for an exciting season, with varsity basketball home openers set for Nov. 29.

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Dinner Theatre expands to two shows

11/15/2022

SHS' Theatre and Culinary Arts departments will team up for two performances, a dinner theatre and, new for 2022, a dessert theatre.

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SPS marks Native American Heritage Month

11/14/2022

SPS is located in the Muscogee Nation Reservation. 1,007 Native American students from 34 diverse tribal nations attend our schools.

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Sapulpa students honor our nation's heroes for Veterans Day

11/10/2022

The Sapulpa High School Marine Corps JROTC held the traditional passing of cake.

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Sapulpa eSports qualify for playoffs

11/10/2022

Two Chieftain eSports players will head to the OESL playoffs!

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Chieftains football headed to State playoffs

11/09/2022

The Chieftains will look to defeat Grove in the first round of the State 5A football playoffs.

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Stailee Heard signs to play OSU Cowgirls basketball

Lady Chieftains basketball standout signs with OSU

11/09/2022

Class of 2023 senior and Lady Chieftains basketball standout, Stailee Heard, signed a letter of intent to play Division I basketball at OSU.

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Superintendent Rob Armstrong meets with students about future bond proposal

11/02/2022

Mr. Armstrong is gathering feedback from students in all grade levels as SPS moves toward a bond issue for a new high school.

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Sapulpa FFA earns National 3 Star Chapter Award

10/31/2022

FFA students attended the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis.

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Two seniors receive Core Value Awards

10/28/2022

Sapulpa High School seniors Joyce Stoneking and Jackson Dearman earned the awards for September and October

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SPS dedicates Major Jerry Swepston Marine Corps JROTC Training Facility

10/25/2022

Major Jerry Swepston, USMC (Ret) spearheaded funding for the 4,800 sq. ft. drill hall

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Debbie Williams is Teacher of the Game

10/24/2022

Sapulpa's Teacher of the Year was honored at the Oklahoma City Thunder home opener!

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Varsity Cross Country qualifies for State

10/24/2022

The boys' team came in 2nd at Regionals and girls came in 4th, qualifying both teams for State.

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Big Blue Band places at OBA state contest

10/24/2022

The Sapulpa High School Band wrapped up its marching competition season on a high note.

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Sapulpa celebrates Fall Homecoming

10/21/2022

Homecoming Week wrapped up with a Chieftains victory.

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Music students give new life to the Sapulpa school song

10/18/2022

Sapulpa High School Drum Majors and Honors Music Theory students completed a big project to restore the Sapulpa School Hymn.

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SMS students attend Women in Science conference

10/17/2022

More than three dozen Sapulpa Middle School STEM students headed to Oklahoma City.

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SPS kicks off 2022 United Way campaign

10/17/2022

Sapulpa Public Schools once again hopes to break its fundraising record!

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Sapulpa FFA places at Tulsa State Fair

10/12/2022

Several students won awards for showing livestock at the Tulsa State Fair.

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Construction management firm named for proposed bond project

10/11/2022

The SPS Board of Education approved Nabholz Construction Services to oversee the proposed junior senior high school project.

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Chieftains Varsity Volleyball headed to state tournament

10/11/2022

The team grabbed their third 5A Regional Championship in a row.

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Steve Shibley, Sr. inducted into Wrestling Hall of Fame

10/10/2022

The former SPS athletic director received an award for his Lifetime Service to Wrestling.

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Second community meeting held on proposed bond

10/07/2022

Sapulpa Public Schools held an interactive meeting to generate feedback on a bond proposal for a new high school.

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Sapulpa seniors attend UpNXT conference

10/06/2022

The event and job fair, put on by Central Tech, gave students the opportunity to start preparing for life after high school.

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The Big Blue Band starts competition season strong

10/03/2022

Sapulpa High School band earned first place overall at their first 2022 marching invitational.

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Allison Schmidt earns Core Value Award

09/30/2022

The soccer player was named the first Chieftain Athletics' Core Value Award recipient for 2022-23.

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Green Thumb Chieftains have a new space to work

09/26/2022

A classroom at Sapulpa Junior High is the perfect workspace for creativity and learning new skills.

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Sen.-Elect Todd Gollihare stops by classrooms for Constitution Day

09/22/2022

He visited Sapulpa Junior-Senior High School in recognition of Constitution Day.

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Three Sapulpa grads named AP Scholars

09/19/2022

Maggie Blomfield, Alexa Farris and Kalysta Jacobs received national recognition for their academic achievements.

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Teachers meet with architectural firms to give input on bond development

09/16/2022

Sapulpa teachers met with Reed Architecture and Interiors and DLR Group to share what they would like to see in a new high school.

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24 teams compete in SPS Foundation golf tourney

09/13/2022

The annual tournament raises funds for the Grants-for-Teachers program.

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Community meets to discuss long-range bond plan

09/09/2022

A special meeting of the SPS board included presentations on the potential 2023 bond issue.

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30th Annual SPS Foundation golf tournament set

08/30/2022

The tournament raises thousands of dollars each year for Sapulpa teachers who apply through a grant.

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Architecture firms chosen to lead new high school project

08/24/2022

The board of education unanimously approved awarding architectural services for design of the new junior-senior high school.

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New Teachers & Staff 2022-23

08/19/2022

SPS hires nearly 60 new teachers, and adds 21 new positions.

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Community Kickoff set for August 25

08/18/2022

The Chieftain Community Kickoff will drum up support for the home opener against Sand Springs.

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Sapulpa Public Schools names Glenn Coffey Director of Safety & Security

07/22/2022

It is a return to Sapulpa Public Schools for Coffey, who served as School Resource Officer for 12 years between 2001 and 2013.

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Chieftains take part in Community Service Day

07/13/2022

150 students helped prepare for Sapulpa's Route 66 Christmas Chute.

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Lusk named head track & field coach

07/05/2022

A familiar name in a new role. Long-time Sapulpa teacher, Jeremy Lusk, has been named the new head varsity track coach.

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Chieftains 2022 fall football schedule set

06/28/2022

The Chieftains will kick off the season on August 19.

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New SPS faculty and staff orientation gets underway

06/22/2022

New teachers, administrators and staff members will be onboarding in small groups throughout the summer.

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Camp Invention held at Holmes Park Elementary

06/13/2022

From robotic sea creatures to gravity-defying Spacepacks, Holmes Park Elementary is buzzing with the creations of young minds this week.

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Class of 2022 diploma pick-up

06/07/2022

Diplomas and transcripts may be picked up at Sapulpa High School.

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Summer Feeding program begins

06/03/2022

Children 18 and younger can eat breakfast or lunch free of charge.

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Class of 2022 graduates from Sapulpa High School

05/20/2022

270 seniors received their diplomas during the 116th Commencement Ceremony.

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SPS honors retirements, years of service milestones

05/19/2022

Sapulpa Public Schools recognized employees who are retiring in 2022, as well as those with ten or more years of service.

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SPS recognizes employees, community members

05/19/2022

The End of Year Assembly brought together staff members from across the district to recognize employees and community members.

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Varsity baseball heads to state

05/11/2022

The Chieftains take the field against Noble in the first round of the State tournament

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SPS names new Middle School principal

05/09/2022

It's a return to the district for Pete Carter.

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Second Special Chieftain Day held at Collins Stadium

05/04/2022

The second ever Special Chieftain Day was bigger and better

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Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-6

05/02/2022

As we recognize and celebrate our teachers across the district, we're asking our students, "How does your teacher inspire you?"

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Student Art Show winners chosen

04/26/2022

Hundreds of student works are displayed at the Sapulpa High School gym.

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Collins Stadium scoreboard installed

04/25/2022

The video scoreboard is standing tall in the Chieftains' south end zone.

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Williams, Groves named 2022 Teacher, Employee of the Year

04/23/2022

Congratulations to Sapulpa Junior High Spanish teacher Debbie Williams and Sapulpa Bands secretary Shannon Groves!

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Haslam wins Core Value Award for Responsibility

04/22/2022

Soccer manager, SHS junior Holly Haslam earned the Chieftain Athletics award for April.

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Sophomore accepted into prestigious music program

04/20/2022

Luis Nunez, who plays flute in the SHS band, will attend the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain State Park.

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First "Teacher Takeover" on Instagram coming soon

04/19/2022

2021 District Teacher of the Year Megan Hurt will share her day on Thursday, April 21.

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Site Teachers of the Year for 2021-22 Announced

04/14/2022

District Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year will be announced at a banquet April 22.

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Sapulpa Bands earn superior ratings at state contest

04/13/2022

The Sapulpa Band took home the Sweepstakes Award from the OSSAA State Concert Contest.

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STEM students place at Tulsa Engineering Challenge

04/08/2022

Four Sapulpa STEM students received top awards for their engineering projects.

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Junior High teacher paints mural at airport

04/06/2022

Sapulpa Jr. High art teacher Carmen Taylor designed and painted the large IMAGINE mural at Tulsa International Airport.

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SHS speech and debate students head to state tournament

04/05/2022

Six students qualified for the state tournament, coming up April 8-9.

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Busy several weeks ahead for SPS

04/01/2022

School testing dates, prom, and graduation preparations are filling up the calendar.

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SHS Choir students sing at Disney 50th anniversary

03/31/2022

They'll sing several songs at Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration

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Community service is a priority for Sapulpa student honor societies

03/28/2022

SHS' chapter of National Honor Society completed nearly 500 service hours, and the NJHS packed thousands of pounds of food.

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Sapulpa hosts its first regional eSports tournament

03/27/2022

12 schools from across the region gathered at the Chieftain Center for the Super Smash Bros. qualifier

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Elementary students' art featured at Philbrook Museum

03/25/2022

The BIG Show features nearly 3,000 works by local students, including Sapulpa students.

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Alex Terrones earns Core Value Award for Teamwork

03/24/2022

"Alex continually works as hard as she can to better herself and her teammates."

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STEM Showcase for 3rd-5th grades

03/24/2022

The finalists in the district-wide STEM Showcase have been announced.

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SHS speech, drama, debate students visit the State Capitol

03/23/2022

Students got the opportunity to learn about the state's new Arts Education dashboard.

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City recognizes SHS students with proclamations

03/22/2022

The City of Sapulpa approved proclamations recognizing the achievements of National Merit Finalists, Ping Ping Dance Team.

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Sapulpa senior earns engineering scholarship

03/21/2022

Bryce Martinson received a scholarship from the Tulsa Engineering Foundation

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Junior High students celebrate foreign language week

03/18/2022

Sapulpa Junior High's language hall is filled with a celebration of language and culture.

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SPS named a Top 100 giving company by United Way

03/08/2022

Sapulpa Public Schools has once again helped the Tulsa Area United Way surpass its annual goal!

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Sapulpa Bands present 2022 Coronation Concert

03/08/2022

During Tuesday night's concert, Sapulpa Bands paid homage to inspirational band director George Brite.

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Sapulpa Girls Basketball heads to State Tournament

03/07/2022

The Lady Chieftains will defend their 5A State Championship title

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Sapulpa Bands host OSSAA contests

03/07/2022

Sapulpa Bands students earn more than 100 superior ratings in solo and ensemble contests, paving their way to the state competition

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Two seniors named National Merit Finalists

03/01/2022

Ruby Fargo and Alexa Farris are being recognized for their outstanding academic achievements.

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Spring Broadway musical Pippin opens March 3

03/01/2022

High-flying circus acts and incredible music will be center stage March 3, 4, & 5 at Shaw Auditorium

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SHS celebrates cultural diversity

02/28/2022

Students and staff gathered for the cultural awareness assembly organized by the SHS NAACP chapter.

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Sapulpa Ping Pings earn two national titles

02/22/2022

The Sapulpa High School Ping Ping Dance Team is making history, nabbing two national titles at the Dance Team Union competition in Florida.

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Valentine's Day "Bandit" strikes again

02/14/2022

For the past several years, the halls of the Junior-Senior High School have been filled with crocheted hearts.

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Two Chieftains receive Core Value Awards

02/10/2022

Ta'Kyah Jamerson and Emily Sheldon were nominated for self-control and mental toughness.

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Several Chieftains sign college letters of intent

02/09/2022

An accomplished group of Chieftain student-athletes will take their skills to the next level.

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Mid-Winter Court chosen

02/08/2022

Senior Maddie Braswell was crowned queen of the 2022 Mid-Winter Court.

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SPS marks National School Counseling Week

02/07/2022

This week, we celebrate the important work our team of school counselors does for our students each day.

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SPS to utilize Snow Days Feb. 3-4

02/01/2022

The winter storm has prompted SPS to utilize the district's built-in snow days.

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Chieftains senior chosen for All-State roster

01/25/2022

Senior Maddox Calvert (#60 on the Chieftains football team) was chosen to be on the Oklahoma Coaches Association East All-State roster.

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Bartlett Foundation provides grants to SPS

01/19/2022

Teachers applied for grants to help fund educational programs. SPS Board Member Melinda Ryan calls the grants a 'phenomenal gift.'

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SPS to return to In-Person instruction

01/11/2022

All schools return to in-person learning as the district continues to track COVID-19 cases.

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SPS installs high-tech digital scoreboards

01/06/2022

The new Chieftain Center scoreboards made their debut at the first basketball home game of 2022.

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January is School Board Recognition Month

01/03/2022

Thank you to our school board members who serve our district and students!

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Big Blue Band plays at Valero Alamo Bowl

12/31/2021

Sapulpa High School's band was one of several bands to play at halftime during the Dec. 29 game

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SHS Choir's Messiah tradition continues

12/24/2021

Sapulpa High School's choral music program has performed George Frederic Handel's Messiah since 1962.

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Sapulpa Ping Pings earn state titles

12/19/2021

The Ping Pings have proven once again they are a force to be reckoned with on the dance floor.

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Spanish NHS raises $950 for international charity

12/16/2021

In their first Kindness for Christmas campaign, Spanish NHS received an outpouring of support -- and tripled their fundraising goal!

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SHS soccer player earns Core Value Award

12/13/2021

Senior Ashtyn Wells received an early Christmas gift. She was presented with the Core Value Award for the trait of integrity.

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Sapulpa student athletes volunteer during busy holiday time

12/09/2021

Sapulpa Golf and Cross Country volunteered at Caring Community Friends, sorting gifts for children in need.

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Math Tutoring Corps open to 8th graders

12/08/2021

Dec. 22 is the deadline to enroll in the free math program provided by the state of Oklahoma.

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Senior accepted to intensive photography program

12/08/2021

SHS senior Maddie Braswell is a talented photographer whose photos stand out in the yearbook. She plans to hone her skills in an intensive career-prep program.

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Ping Pings headed to state to defend titles

12/03/2021

The reigning champions are stepping their way to state to defend their titles later this month.

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Sapulpa Bands prepare for Winter Concert & toy drive

12/02/2021

Hear the sounds of your holiday favorites at the Winter Concert on Dec. 9. Be sure to bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.

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Spring Broadway musical announced

12/01/2021

Sapulpa High School will swing in the air to perform Pippin-- a musical complete with circus acts!

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Coffehouse Choir Concert coming up

11/30/2021

Sapulpa High School SYNCOPATION Jazz Choir will sing carols while you enjoy coffee, cocoa and holiday treats!

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Female Chieftain wrestlers start pre-season strong

11/30/2021

You'll find several female wrestlers on Sapulpa's high school and junior high teams this season, and they're starting strong.

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Give back to SPS for #GivingTuesday

11/29/2021

Donors Choose is matching every gift by at least 50% on Tuesday, November 30.

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Elementary students collect food for families in need

11/18/2021

Holmes Park Elementary and Jefferson Heights Elementary held food drives to make sure Sapulpa families aren't hungry this Thanksgiving.

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SHS performance theatre & culinary club to present dinner theatre

11/17/2021

The students will team up for a performance of comedy "Skin Deep," and serve a delicious meal.

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Internships available to Sapulpa High School juniors and seniors

11/16/2021

Community leaders are offering opportunities for students to get a head start on real-world experience.

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Chieftain athletics events are now available to stream on NFHS

11/15/2021

Sapulpa Public Schools has partnered with NFHS to install a network of cameras at district sports complexes.

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Freedom Elementary ranked one of Oklahoma's top elementary schools

11/10/2021

The new Best Elementary Schools rankings were published by 'U.S. News & World Report.'

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SPS Foundation awards teacher grants

11/09/2021

The Sapulpa Public Schools Education Foundation awarded more than $27,000 in grants for teacher projects across the district.

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SHS honors seniors, heads to 5A football playoffs

11/08/2021

Sapulpa High School recognized more than 80 seniors who will graduate next May.

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Tyreese Jones wins Core Value Award

11/02/2021

The senior running back, who recently made a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, earned the Chieftain Athletics award for commitment.

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Sapulpa alum performs at World Series

11/01/2021

Adam Tico Hernandez, who graduated from Sapulpa High School in 2000, performed with country star Lauren Alaina.

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Getting to know our School Resource Officer

10/28/2021

Patrolman Jonathan Noah is new to Sapulpa Public Schools, but he brings five years of law enforcement experience.

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Cross Country qualifies for state

10/27/2021

The boys varsity Cross Country team came in second in the regional state qualifier and two runners from the girls team will also compete in state.

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Sapulpa choirs harmonize in Fall Concert

10/27/2021

The high school and junior high choirs sang together, treating the audience to classics and fan favorites.

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School menus subject to change

10/22/2021

Nationwide shortages, supply chain issues are affecting school lunches, substitutions are likely

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New teachers, innovations expanding STEM programs

10/21/2021

Sapulpa High School STEM instructor Ken Cole and newly appointed Middle School STEM instructor Brandi Bryan are taking the district's STEM program to new heights.

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Sapulpa remembers basketball standout Mark Tucker

10/20/2021

Tucker averaged 24.3 points per game in his last season at Sapulpa. He helped lead the Chieftains to the state tournament in 1973 and 1974.

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Senior Emmie Osborn receives Core Value Award

10/12/2021

It was a surprise before Fall Break as the senior basketball player was recognized for the core value of humility.

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Chieftains Volleyball headed to state tournament

10/12/2021

The team secured their second straight 5A Regional Championship after defeating Shawnee.

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Student groups honor Indigenous Peoples' Day

10/11/2021

To mark the day, Sapulpa Indian Education and the Native American Student Association came together for a Native American field day of traditional sports.

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Sapulpa High School awarded News on 6 Spirit Stick

10/08/2021

The coveted Spirit Stick was presented by News on 6 anchor Dave Davis before the Chieftains' game against Tahlequah.

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Sapulpa eSports season begins

10/05/2021

Sapulpa's growing eSports league has a competitive edge since its inception in 2019.

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Sapulpa Public Schools kicks off United Way campaign

10/04/2021

The district is once again hoping to break its fundraising records in order to help agencies that serve local families and children.

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Ping Pings Dance Team celebrates 50 years

09/30/2021

The award-winning, multiple title-holding Sapulpa Ping Pings ring in their golden anniversary in 2021!

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The Big Blue Band marches toward success

09/29/2021

With their whimsical yet intricate performance of Candy Land, the Big Blue Band sounds poised to earn more accolades.

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Theatre class to take one-act play to competition

09/24/2021

The Sapulpa High School performance theatre class will face five other schools in the regional competition.

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Varsity soccer players read to elementary students

09/23/2021

Chieftain soccer teams take Friday afternoons to kick around at Jefferson Heights Elementary.

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SPS students, staff gather for See You at the Pole

09/22/2021

The annual event brings students, staff members and Sapulpa churches together on the fourth Wednesday of September.

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Caren Codding named OU's Teacher of the Game

Freedom Elementary teacher named OU Teacher of the Game

09/21/2021

Special education teacher Caren Codding was brought to tears when she heard the news.

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Coach Ray Reins coaching one of his powerful Chieftains basketball teams.

Chieftains remember longtime head basketball coach Ray Reins

09/21/2021

SPS looks back on the career of a charismatic coach who led the program for more than two decades.

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Sapulpa NHS excels at serving the community

09/20/2021

The Sapulpa Chapter of the National Honor Society logged more than 80 hours of service in the month of August.

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Parents urged to fill out the Free & Reduced Meals application

09/17/2021

Even though all meals are free for the 2021-22 school year, it is important to fill out the application for this essential program.

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Sen. James Leewright teaches the Constitution at Sapulpa Junior High

09/17/2021

The state Senator visited for Constitution Day.

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Fall 2021 Homecoming schedule of events announced

09/16/2021

Homecoming will kick off with dress-up days and the community will enjoy the annual parade.

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National Merit Semifinalists Alexa Farris, left, and Ruby Fargo, with SHS principal Seth Shibley

Two Sapulpa High School seniors named National Merit Semifinalists

09/15/2021

Alexa Farris and Ruby Fargo have earned the prestigious honor based on their PSAT performance.

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Assistant Superintendent Johnny Bilby played through with his brother, son and father

Golf tournament raises funds for teacher projects

09/13/2021

The 29th annual golf tournament benefiting the Sapulpa Public School Foundation brought out more than 20 teams.

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John Christner Trucking visits with Holmes Park Elementary Students

Students write thank-you notes to truck drivers

09/13/2021

Students wrote hundreds of thank-you notes to mark National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.

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Two seniors receive Core Value Awards

09/10/2021

Brooklyn Berry and Evan Quinton each were recognized for the Core Value of Character as the award program begins its second year.

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Holmes Park Elementary students cut hair for charity

09/10/2021

The students and P.E. teacher Belinda Spears donated their locks to Children With Hair Loss.

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SPS teachers seek donations through DonorsChoose

09/07/2021

Our teachers are featuring projects you can help fund.

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What you need to know about the Homecoming Parade

09/07/2021

The Homecoming Parade is set for the evening of September 23.

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Cross Country Invitational attracts 1,000 runners

09/06/2021

The Sapulpa Cross Country Invitational brought out 34 teams and a thousand runners.

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Foundation golf tourney set for Sept. 13

09/01/2021

The 29th annual golf tournament benefiting Sapulpa Public School Foundation is coming up.

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Chieftains celebrate inaugural Community Kickoff

08/27/2021

The first Chieftain Community Kickoff brought fans out to enjoy an evening of school and community spirit.

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Chieftains, Sandites to meet in Hwy 97 Rivalry

08/25/2021

Longstanding rivalry will meet new tradition when the Chieftains face off with the Sandites.

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Sapulpa grads named AP Scholars

08/24/2021

Two 2021 Sapulpa High School graduates received academic distinctions for their achievements.

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Sapulpa Public Schools is tracking COVID-19 cases in the district

08/23/2021

Sapulpa Public Schools will monitor the number of COVID-19 cases reported to the district.

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SPS details plan for COVID-19 relief funds

08/18/2021

Sapulpa Public Schools releases plans for relief funds available through the American Rescue Plan.

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New teachers attended orientation on August 11-13

New teachers prepare for the 2021-22 school year

08/13/2021

Sapulpa Public Schools welcomed more than 30 new teachers.

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Sapulpa Middle School receives STEM grant

08/05/2021

Thank you to Ardagh Group, which supplied grant funding to launch a transformative STEM program at Sapulpa Middle School.

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Junior High Cheer team members walk the streets of Sapulpa picking up trash

Students turn out to give back to Sapulpa

07/08/2021

The inaugural Chieftain Community Service Day drew in approximately 100 students to spend the morning in Sapulpa picking up trash, pulling weeds, sweeping up debris and much more.

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Jace Hyman during the Playwriting & Screenwriting workshop

High School Theatre department hosting workshops

06/17/2021

Theatre Director Becky Braswell reached out to past students and invited them to share their experience and knowledge by teaching theatre-related subjects.

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Camp Invention camper testing her creation

Students bring learning to life at Camp Invention

06/16/2021

Camp Invention is a fun, safe, and open-ended experience for campers to learn hands-on STEM activities while helping them build their problem-solving skills.

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Dawn Duncan named Principal at Sapulpa Middle School

06/14/2021

Duncan's hire was official when the Sapulpa School Board of Education unanimously approved the offer of employment during its regular June meeting on Monday.

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New Chieftains boys soccer coach announced

06/13/2021

Kenny Kinzer was introduced as the Sapulpa Chieftains boys soccer head coach on Monday.

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Sapulpa Public Schools accepts Innovator of the Year Award

SPS wins 2020 Innovator of the Year Award

06/11/2021

The Innovator of the Year Award recognizes a business that has succeeded and/or excelled through innovation and risk-taking especially with the recent pandemic.

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Students participate during Chieftain Team Building Day at Sapulpa High School

Students participate in summer leadership program

06/04/2021

Chieftain Team Building Day is an opportunity for students in 9th through 12th grades to come together to build relationships and trust with those outside their inner circle in an effort to become leaders in school and in the community.

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Voluntary COVID Vaccine Clinic for Students on June 11

05/25/2021

Sapulpa Public Schools has partnered with Med World Pharmacy to host a voluntary vaccination clinic for our students aged 12 or older to receive the Pfizer COVID vaccine.

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Nearly 300 seniors graduate in Class of 2021

05/20/2021

The 115th Commencement Ceremony for Sapulpa High School took place on May 21 at 7:30 p.m.

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(L-R) Jennifer Salazar, Leona Crowl, Reagan Pierce

Students earn honors in National Spanish Exam

05/18/2021

Sophomore Jennifer Salazar and junior Reagan Pierce won silver medals and senior Leona Crowl was named honorable mention.

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Senior earns Core Value Award for May

05/17/2021

Connor Cornelius was honored for his leadership and exhibition of the Core Value of Service.

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Megan Hurt wins 2021 District Teacher of the Year

Hurt, Brallier win Teacher, Support Employee of the Year

05/14/2021

Mrs. Hurt is a Title I teacher at Freedom Elementary and Mr. Brallier is a mechanic at the district's Service Center.

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Sapulpa to hold Special Chieftain Day on May 17

05/11/2021

The day will include track events, carnival games, bouncy houses, face painting, and a whole lot of fun.

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Sapulpa School Board of Education Meeting on May 10, 2021.

Board convenes for May meeting

05/10/2021

The Sapulpa School Board of Education focused its attention on closing out the 2020-21 school year and voting on employing Personnel for 2021-22.

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Adrian Bailey, junior Sapulpa High School

Junior wins 10 awards, top honor at Student Art Show

05/06/2021

Adrian Bailey spent approximately 12 hours drawing the orangutan in white pencil on black paper.

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Elizabeth Zlata and Riley Groves win April Core Value Award

Zlata, Groves win Core Value Award

05/04/2021

What’s better than one student being recognized for his or her values? Two students of course!

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Student Art Show returns May 4th

04/28/2021

The Sapulpa Student Art Show will return to the campus of Sapulpa High School for in-person viewing of the amazing artwork students created this year.

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Calip to be honored on May 2nd

04/27/2021

Sapulpa Chieftains head basketball coach Darlean Calip is among a who’s who of dignitaries to be recognized by The Christian Ministers Alliance Inc. on Sunday, May 2.

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DonorsChoose and Sapulpa Public Schools logos

SPS partners with DonorsChoose

04/26/2021

As one of the 120+ members of the DonorsChoose District Partnership Program, Sapulpa Public Schools will be able to fully support teachers in the use of the platform, ensure safety and security, and align efforts with the district's strategic priorities.

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Students rehearse a scene from The Good Doctor

Theater students to present The Good Doctor

04/23/2021

The Sapulpa High School theater department is busy rehearsing lines, building a set, and designing costumes for its upcoming performance of The Good Doctor.

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Murrah bombing survivor speaks to students at SHS

04/23/2021

Sapulpa High School students heard from retired Marine Corps Capt. Randy Norfleet on Friday about his story of survival and recovery following the explosion that ripped through the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in 1995.

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Introducing the 2021 site Teachers of the Year

04/22/2021

The District Teacher of the Year will be announced in May.

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Girl Scouts donate more blessing boxes

04/19/2021

Girl Scout Troop 73 donated blessing boxes to Holmes Park and Freedom elementary schools on Monday.

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District to join lawsuit against State Board of Education

04/13/2021

The Sapulpa School Board of Education voted unanimously on Monday night to authorize the school district’s attorney to initiate legal action against the Oklahoma State Board of Education.

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Construction of new JROTC building complete

04/12/2021

Sapulpa High School Principal Seth Shibley was handed the keys to the new JROTC Building on Monday night.

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SPS partners with company to provide substitute teachers

04/12/2021

Sapulpa Public Schools has partnered with ESS South Central to provide management services to help with staffing shortages.

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Poindexter wins Core Value Award for March

04/02/2021

It's been one heck of a run for senior Temira Poindexter.

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Get your Sapulpa Chieftains gear anytime!

04/02/2021

Sapulpa Chieftains Athletics has agreed to a deal with BSN Sports to be the exclusive supplier of Nike apparel and footwear.

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Special Meeting of the Sapulpa School Board of Education

District awards $1.6M in GO Bonds

03/31/2021

The Sapulpa School Board of Education approved the issuance of $1,645,000 General Obligation Combined Purpose Bonds to SpiritBank of Tulsa in association with First Bankers’ Banc Securities, Inc. of St. Louis, Mo.

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State testing returns in April; Details inside

03/30/2021

For the first time in two years, students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 will participate in the Oklahoma School Testing Program this spring.

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The winners of the 2021 STEM Showcase are...

03/29/2021

Students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades across the school district have been busy preparing projects for their school’s STEM Showcase with hopes of making it to the district competition.

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High School musical opens on March 4

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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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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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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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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Ticket sales info for Senior Night, Sept. 11th

09/04/2020

The Sapulpa Chieftains return home to take on the Bartlesville Bruins on Friday, Sept. 11.

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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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Chromebook pickup info for 8th through 12th grades

08/11/2020

Students in 8th through 12th grades will pickup Chromebooks the week of Aug. 10th at Sapulpa Junior High School.

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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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Sample ballots for June 30, 2020 primary election

Are you ready to vote on June 30?

06/24/2020

We've gathered information to help you prior to Tuesday’s primary election.

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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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Survey for Class of 2020 Graduates

06/03/2020

Sapulpa High School is planning its 114th Commencement and needs input from the Class of 2020.

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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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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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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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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 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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Schools closed through April 3rd

03/14/2020

Sapulpa Public Schools will be closed through at least April 3 without instruction.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Help us determine how to use Title IV funding

09/24/2019

Each year Sapulpa Public Schools receives Title IV funding provided by the United States Department of Education.

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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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