Bulldog Blast

Bulldog Families,

What an AMAZING week to be a Bulldog! Homecoming week has been packed with activities, school spirit, and memories. From our scary movie night and Homecoming Parade to the nighttime assembly, fireworks show, and OBA preview night, our campus has been buzzing with energy. And we're not finished yet! Tonight, we get to cheer on our Bulldogs as they take on Westmoore High School. We hope to see a huge crowd out there supporting our team!

Cross Country Heads to State! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Good luck to our boys' and girls' cross country teams as they compete in the state finals this Saturday! The meet will be held at Santa Fe High School, right here in town, so it's a great opportunity to come out and support our Bulldogs. These athletes have worked incredibly hard to reach this point, and we are excited to see them compete!

The Bulldog Band Takes the State Stage! 🎺🥁

Our incredible Bulldog Band also heads into state competition this Saturday at the Oklahoma Bandmasters Association (OBA) Marching Contest in Broken Arrow. This season has been filled with countless hours of preparation, travel, performances, and dedication. We are incredibly proud of the work these students and directors have put into this season. If you have the opportunity, consider making the trip to Broken Arrow and helping our band feel the support of Bulldog Nation!

PreACT Testing for Sophomores

This Wednesday, November 4, all sophomore students will take the PreACT assessment. This is a valuable opportunity for students to get a preview of the ACT experience and gain helpful information about their academic strengths and areas for growth. With the actual ACT coming during their junior year, this assessment gives students and teachers useful data to help guide preparation and continued growth.

Fall Ball Is Right Around the Corner! 💃🕺

A quick reminder that Fall Ball guest forms are available in either attendance office or the finance office. If your student plans to bring a guest who does not attend EMHS, be sure to pick up a form and review the requirements. Tickets go on sale next week, so start making those plans!

Football Schedule Reminder: Thursday Night! 🏈

Please mark your calendars! Our final regular-season football game next week will be played on

Thursday rather than Friday. We want to see Bulldog Nation show up in full force as we close out the regular season. Let's make it a great night for our team!

DECA Heads to Nashville! ✈️

We also want to wish our DECA students and sponsors a safe and successful trip to Nashville later next week! What an incredible opportunity for our students to experience firsthand how the skills, lessons, and hard work they put into their studies come to life in the real world. We are proud of this program and excited for our students to learn, grow, and represent EMHS!

As always, thank you for being part of what makes Edmond Memorial such a special place. Whether you're cheering from the sidelines, supporting our performing arts programs, or encouraging your student in the classroom, you help make Bulldog Nation stronger.

Believe. Belong. Sacrifice. Legacy.

Keith Pautler

Principal
Edmond Memorial High School

Congratulations to the 2026 Oklahoma Indian Challenge Bowl Winners, Edmond Indian Education!

The Oklahoma Indian Challenge Bowl is sponsored by the state organization Oklahoma Council for Indian Education (OCIE). Students study various categories including tribal governments, leaders, homelands, language, culture, notable figures, literature, history, art, and tribal seals. Students competed against teams from around the state on Monday, October 26 at Seminole State College. So proud of our students representing Edmond Public Schools, Memorial and North!

High School Division

1st Place - Edmond

2nd Place - Moore

3rd Place - Glenpool

Team members are: (left to right)

Rulan Harjo (Apache, 11-EMHS)

Ashlyn Stringer (Choctaw, 11-EMHS)

Hadrian Moore (Wichita, 12-EMHS)

Olivia Johnson (Cherokee, 12-EMHS)

Kayla Gray (Cherokee, 10-ENHS)

The Edmond Memorial High School Marching Band has experienced a tremendous season, one that began long before the first football game and will culminate this weekend at the Oklahoma Bandmasters Association (OBA) State Marching Band Contest in Broken Arrow. While the state contest represents an exciting opportunity to showcase their talents, this season has already been filled with incredible experiences, countless hours of preparation, and memories that will last a lifetime.

The journey began in early summer with rehearsals, camps, and long days spent learning music, refining drill, and building the foundation for a successful season. Since then, our Bulldogs have traveled to multiple high schools to compete, continually challenging themselves and growing as performers. They even traveled to Arizona for a band trip, taking their talents beyond Oklahoma and representing Edmond Memorial on another stage. Each performance has brought new lessons, new challenges, and opportunities to grow together as a team.

But marching band is about so much more than music, marching, and competition. It is about the early mornings when getting out of bed feels impossible, the late-night rehearsals when everyone is tired, the Oklahoma sunburns that serve as reminders of long days on the field, and the determination to run a difficult passage one more time until it is right. It is about the laughter between rehearsals, the encouragement offered when someone is struggling, and the friendships that grow stronger with every challenge overcome.

Most importantly, it is about belonging to something bigger than yourself. Every student has a role to play, every movement matters, and every individual contributes to the success of the entire ensemble. There are moments when the work is difficult and the finish line seems far away, but the band continues to show up, work hard, and support one another. That is where the real magic happens, not just in the sound of the music or the precision of a performance, but in the character, commitment, and community built along the way.

As our Marching Band heads to Broken Arrow this weekend for the OBA State Marching Band Contest, we want every student, director, instructor, and family member to know how proud we are of this remarkable season. The dedication and sacrifice required to reach this point are extraordinary, and the entire EMHS community is cheering you on.

Believe. Belong. Sacrifice. Legacy.

On Wednesday, November 4, our sophomore students will take the PreACT assessment during the morning. This assessment provides students with valuable practice for the ACT and insight into their academic strengths as they prepare for future college and career opportunities.

Students should arrive at school at their regular time. Testing will continue through third hour for most students, although students receiving testing accommodations may need additional time. Once testing concludes, students will return to their regular class schedule.

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)