Howe Public Schools

If you were unable to complete the Elementary or High School online enrollment form (links above), please stop by campus next week to use a kiosk computer to complete the enrollment application. All returning and NEW students must complete all enrollment forms.

For NEW High School students and students that did not complete a class schedule pre-enrollment last Spring, please contact our HS Counselor, Mrs. Amy Donathan at 918.658.3368 to make an appointment for class scheduling. If you completed the Spring course selection, there is no need to contact the office regarding class scheduling. The High School office will be open from 8 am - 3 pm August 2nd-6th.

For all NEW enrollees, please make plans to bring the following required enrollment documents to the High School and Elementary office next week: copy of CDIB (if applicable), birth certificate, social security card, and for all new students a copy of the student's transcript from their previous school. Foreign Exchange students must provide a copy of their J1 student passport.

Please note: Freshman orientation has been cancelled.

This year we have selected the theme "illuminate" which will light up our 2021-22 school year with optimism and a bright outlook. With this theme, we will continue to shine a spotlight on our students' successes, cast a light on topics in our classrooms to gain new perspectives, dig deep to enlighten ourselves, and brighten the world around us. You will see this theme throughout the school year and at our Back To School Open House on August 10th as we "light up the path" to a new school year and showcase the ways we will shine brighter together. We are excited to fuel the sparks of lifelong learning in all our students, and identify ways to ignite our students' passions, creativity, and energy for the new school year!

Attention Parents: Due to increasing positive cases of COVID-19 in our area and school community, we have scaled back the "Back To School Open House" night scheduled for Tuesday, Aug 10 from 5-8 pm to invitation only as follows:

All students in transitional grades (PK, Kdg, 2nd, 6th, and 9th) AND all new students are invited to attend with a parent/guardian.

For all other students, our teachers will provide a video welcome message posted to their YouTube channel, and/or an option to join a Zoom session during a scheduled time on August 10 between 5-8 pm.

Before HS clubs and organizations launch, we will also provide an opportunity to get an in-depth look at all the great programs Howe HS has to offer! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Elem or HS office. #HPSLions

Please practice social distancing at all events and although not required, you are welcome to wear a mask if desired.

Stay Connected

Every teacher at Howe Public Schools is using at least one of the digital tools below to help you stay connected with your child's classroom. Ask your child's teacher how you can join their classroom today and stay up-to-date on your child's academic progress.

• Class Dojo
• Planbook.com
• Remind
• Google Classroom
• SeeSaw
• Facebook
• Twitter

You can also follow @HoweSchools or search #HPSLions on Twitter and "like" our District Facebook page and visit our new website www.howeschools.org

In addition to our school website, we also have a school App available for both iOS and Android devices. Once you have downloaded the app on your device, enable push notifications in settings - this is the easiest way to receive updates right on your phone.

Parents & Students: We want to 💡light up our social media stream with your first day back to school photos! Be creative and show us how your students are 🔥"fired up for a new school year!" Tag description of photos with student's first name and grade level using #HPSLions #BackToSchool on Facebook or Twitter and you just might see your child's photo on our social media pages!

To be eligible for services through the Johnson O'Malley (JOM) program at Howe Public Schools, students must be enrolled in the district, and parents must:

• Provide the student's tribal membership card, and/or parent's card & child's state-issued birth certificate.
  

Once a child is verified by the JOM office staff, the following are services that the JOM program offers to Howe students:

• Educational Supplies ($30 Wal-Mart Card)
• Academic Incentives per Semester
• Fees/Registrations
• Cap and Gown Fees for Kdg, 8th Grade and HS
• Cultural Awareness Field Trips and In-School Activities and Programming

Please help us continue to improve our programs for our Native American students at Howe Public Schools. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Tammy Parks at tammygparks@howeschools.org.

$30 school supply Wal-Mart gift cards are available for all verified Howe Johnson O' Malley Indian students (PK - 12th grade). Supply cards pickup will be announced soon! A parent/guardian signature is required at time of pick-up and the student must be a verified JOM student. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Tammy Parks, JOM Program Director at 918.658.2372 or tammygparks@howeschools.org

Elementary School Supply List

Fall and Spring JOM Academic Incentives and Fall Choctaw STAR Awards can also be available and signed for at the same time. Spring Choctaw STAR awards will be available shortly after the school year begins.

The PowerSchool Mobile app gives instant access to grades, scores, performance, registration, course content, attendance, school information, and more. Real-time notifications mean parents and families stay connected to their child’s school progress no matter where they are.

Real-Time Updates on Any Device

Engage in student learning in a way that’s convenient for parents and students. Get insights, assignments, grades, attendance, and more from any iOS or Android device, including Apple Watch.

Instant Communication

Nurture trusting relationships between families and teachers with instant communication. Families can view teacher comments and quickly respond via email.

One Account to View all Students

Parents and guardians can view all their children’s information under one parent account, saving time and eliminating the need to repeatedly sign in and out to view each child’s updates, grades, assignments,

and more.

Push Notifications for Grades and Attendance

Stay in the loop when your child does well or fall behind. With real- time notifications and updates about grades and attendance, parents, guardians, and students are more involved.

PowerSchool Mobile is available to Parents and Students to download for free as a combined Parent and Student app from the App Store for the iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® and Apple Watch, or on Google Play for Android devices.

You can use your existing PowerSchool single sign-on log-in to register for the App. If you'd like your password reset, please send an email to tammygparks@howeschools.org. Instructions for new sign-ups will be available at Back To School night.

Email: tammygparks@howeschools.org
Website: www.howeschools.org
Location: 21444 North Railroad Street, Howe, OK, United States
Phone: 918.658.2372
Facebook: facebook.com/howeschools
Twitter: @HoweSchools