Bulldog Blast

Bulldog Families,

There is always something exciting happening around Edmond Memorial, and the next couple of weeks are no exception! We have some wonderful opportunities to celebrate our students, support our programs, and continue building the kind of school community that makes Memorial such a special place. Here are a few things to put on your calendar!

National Letter of Intent Signing – Wednesday, November 11

Next Wednesday, we will host our first National Letter of Intent signing ceremony of the year! We have an incredible group of college-bound student-athletes who will officially announce their intentions to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. This is always one of my favorite times of the year because it represents so much more than a signature on a piece of paper. It represents years of hard work, early mornings, late nights, countless practices, sacrifices, and the support of families and coaches along the way. We are excited to celebrate these outstanding Bulldogs as they take the next step in their journeys. We couldn't be prouder!

Fall Ball – Guest Forms Are Due!

A quick reminder that Fall Ball guest forms are now due! If your student plans to bring a guest who does not attend Memorial, please make sure all necessary paperwork has been completed and turned in. We want everyone ready to enjoy a fantastic evening!

And here's a little Fall Ball trivia you may not know: Fall Ball actually serves as our first major fundraiser for SWINE Week! Ticket sales go directly to Student Council and help kick off the fundraising season for one of our favorite Memorial traditions. So, while students are busy finding outfits, making plans, and deciding who is going with whom, they are also helping us get a head start on making a difference in our community. Not a bad combination of fun and philanthropy!

Fall Ball takes place this next Saturday, November 14th @ EMHS. Tickets on sale now!!

Taste of Memorial – Thursday, November 12

Don't forget that the Taste of Memorial is happening next Thursday! Be sure to check out the information below for ticket details. This is a wonderful evening of finger foods, fellowship, and a silent auction, all in support of our Edmond Memorial athletic programs.

Taste of Memorial benefits what we call the Big Booster, a group made up of representatives from each of our individual sport booster clubs. These organizations do tremendous work behind the scenes to support our student-athletes, coaches, and athletic programs. From equipment and supplies to the many extras that help make our programs special, our booster clubs play an important role in the success of Memorial athletics.

We would love to see a great turnout! Come enjoy some delicious food, bid on a few auction items (you never know what you might need until you see it!), and support the organizations that do so much for our Bulldogs. It's a fun evening for a great cause!

As always, there is plenty happening around Memorial! Whether we're celebrating college commitments, raising money for SWINE Week, or supporting our athletic programs, these events remind us that a great school is about so much more than what happens inside the classroom. It's about people coming together, supporting one another, and creating opportunities for our students to shine.

Keith Pautler

Principal
Edmond Memorial High School

Winter Wonderham is a during the school day (advisory) event where different organizations raise money for SWINE Week. The Winter Wonderham Sweatshirt order helps with that cause.

Orders close on Wednesday, November 11th - so it would only need to be in this week's blast.

Order link: https://idsolutionsonline.com/collections/emhs-swine-week

Sweatshirts will be picked up at Winter Wonderham!

For our Freshman parents who have not been through the final exam process yet, please know that all courses are to give a final assessment. This final assessment is worth 20% of the overall grade for the semester. Therefore, it is important that students dedicate time to studying for final exams. Final exams for the fall semester will be given on Thursday, December 18th and Friday, December 19th. Students who are absent on either of those days will take final exams the day school resumes in January.

Class of 2027:

The 2027-28 FAFSA application is now available to complete at FAFSA.gov. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is your first stop in applying for federal and state financial aid to help cover college expenses.

FAFSA completion is a graduation requirement for all 2027 seniors in Oklahoma.

Before you can access the FAFSA online, tthe student and at least one parent or guardians must create their own StudentAid.gov account. This is simply a username and password that you set up to sign the FAFSA electronically.

For assistance with the FAFSA, You can also visit the EPS FAFSA Resources website for helpful guides for navigating the FAFSA process, answers to frequently asked questions, and a quick guide to completing the FAFSA in 5 simple steps.

To contact Federal Student Aid with additional questions, please call 1-800-433-3243.

Campus Admin

Keith Pautler - EMHS Campus Principal

Kyle Roberts - Athletic Director

Keely Gilpin - Administrator - Curriculum

Freshman Academy

Carrie Higdon - Administrator

Dawnetta Russell - Counselor (A-K)

Jessica Cook - Counselor (L-Z)

Main Building

Kayla Pedretti - Administrator - Sophomores

Evan Chada - Administrator - Juniors

Lance Mock - Administrator - Seniors

Erin Bickle - Counselor (A-E)

Kelly Barnes - Counselor (F-Li)

Kasey Allen - Counselor (Lj-Ri)

Christine Custred - Counselor (Rj-Z)

James Keeton - Counselor (Career & Francis Tuttle)