Howe Public Schools

If you are unable to complete the Elementary or High School online enrollment through the Howe PowerSchool Parent Portal, please contact tammygparks@howeschools.org for assistance. (Forms can be accessed using the parent or student login in PowerSchool, but must be completed by the parent/guardian.)

HS STUDENTS: All class changes will be addressed the first two weeks of school. Many students do not have a schedule yet. They are our current focus. Returning students & new students who have spoken with Mrs. Donathan do not need to attend enrollment next. Only new students who have not had contact with Mrs. Donathan need to attend enrollment the first week in August.

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, proof of immunizations, and for all new students a copy of the student's transcript from their previous school. Proof of residency (see enrollment forms for more information.) Foreign Exchange students must provide a copy of their J1 student passport.

Online Open Student Transfer Form Now Available: We are pleased to announce that the online Student Transfer application is now available. This application allows parents/guardians to submit an open transfer request that will be processed in the order in which they are received. https://sde.ok.gov/student-transfers

7th-12th Grade Competitive Athletes: Please download and complete the OSSAA Eligility Record Form and return to Mr. Brooks Cawhorn at your earliest convenience and prior to the beginning of the school year. Copies of this form are available at the Elem or HS school offices.

This year we have selected the theme "Learning Is a Journey That Never Ends" which will focus on building skills and celebrating milestones on the roadmap to "becoming a lifelong learner." Check out this article, "How to Show Your Kids the Importance of Lifelong Learning" from Study.com. With this theme, we will continue to foster curiosity, exploration, and problem solving in our classrooms through learning experiences that promote experiment, innovation, and inspire a love of learning.

You will see this theme throughout the school year and at our Back To School Open House on August 9th as we "map the path" to a new school year and showcase the ways we will travel together as learners. 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!

Hello and welcome to the 2022-23 school year at Howe Public Schools! The Administration, Teachers, and Staff would like to invite our students and their parents to join us at Back To School Open House to learn more about the adventures awaiting your child during this school year!

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 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 ready for their journey in the 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 Visa 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 Visa 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 tammygparks@howeschools.org

Elementary School Supply List

Spring JOM Academic Incentives will also be available and can be signed for at the same time.

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