Howe Public Schools

Welcome to the 2025–26 School Year at Howe Public Schools!

We’re excited to kick off another great year of learning and growing together. Our administrators, teachers, and staff invite all students and their families to join us for Back to School Open House—a chance to meet your teachers, explore classrooms, and get a sneak peek at the exciting adventures ahead!

To stay connected all year long, be sure to:

• Like our District Facebook page

• Visit our website: www.howeschools.org for updates, calendars, and announcements

• Download the Howe Public Schools App (available for iOS and Android). Once installed, enable push notifications for quick updates right on your phone.

We’re also excited to launch ParentSquare, a new communication platform that will help streamline messages from the district, your child’s school, and teachers—all in one place. Watch for your invitation and more information coming very soon!

We can’t wait to see you at Open House and throughout the school year!

Howe High School students or parents can login to the PowerSchool parent/student portal to see their class schedule. A printed schedule will be available to students on the first day of school. Students can pick up their PowerSchool student logins from their English Teacher during Back To School Night. Please note: All class changes will be addressed the first two weeks of school. More information on how to request a schedule change will be shared with students on the first day of school.

For all NEW and APPROVED enrollees, please make plans to bring the following required enrollment documents to the High School and Elementary office the week of July 29-Aug 8: 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 (if available). Proof of residency (see enrollment forms for more information.) Foreign Exchange students must provide a copy of their J1 student passport.

All 7th Grade Competitive Athletes and any NEW 8th-12th Grade Competitive Athletes: Please download and complete the OSSAA Eligibility Record Form and return to Mr. Chris Brown 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.

Did you know Howe Public Schools has offered blended and virtual learning for over a decade? Since 2013, more than 647 students have completed online coursework through our innovative 6th–12th grade program—now offering over 345 course options, flexible scheduling, and real-world opportunities like internships and college credit.

Interested in learning more? Contact:

• Rachel Brown, Virtual/Blended Learning Coordinator – rachelbrown@howeschools.org

• Donna Morris, Elementary Principal – donnamorris@howeschools.org | (918) 658-3508

• Amy Donathan, High School Counselor – amydonathan@howeschools.org | (918) 658-3368

Join a program that’s built for your student’s future!

If your student is a new transfer student to Howe Public Schools and their pre-registration enrollment has been accepted, be sure to stop by your child's school office to complete a transfer request form as soon as possible, if you have not done so already. All new students need to bring the following items to the offices also.

1. Child's birth certificate

2. Proof of immunizations

3. Copy of child's CDIB (if applicable)

4. Student legal name change and/or changes in parental custody if changes have occurred

5. Proof of residence if you live in the district

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 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 (EC - 12th grade). Supply cards can be picked up at the Admin office M-Th 9 am - 3 pm through Friday, August 8. A parent/legal guardian signature is required at time of pick-up and the student must be a verified JOM student and enrolled at Howe Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Tammy Parks, JOM Program Director at tammygparks@howeschools.org or Jorden Thompson at 918-658-3666.

Elementary School Supply List

2024-25 JOM Academic Incentives will also be available and can be signed for at the same time.

JOM parents are asked to complete a 506 form and complete the JOM Needs Assessment survey at the time of pickup.

Dear Howe Families,

We hope your family is off to a great start this school year!

We want to make you aware of a new state law that all Oklahoma public schools, including ours, are required to follow. This law limits student use of cell phones and personal electronic devices during the school day—specifically from the first bell to the last bell. The goal of the law is to reduce distractions, support student learning, and promote a more engaged school environment.

Here’s what this means at Howe:

🔕 During the School Day: Students will not be allowed to use personal devices (including phones, smartwatches, and earbuds) from bell to bell.

✅ School-Issued Devices: Devices provided by the school are not affected and will continue to be used for learning.

🩺 Health & Safety Exceptions: Students who use devices for medical reasons (like glucose monitoring) or have accommodations in an IEP or 504 Plan will still be allowed to use their devices as documented.

🚨 Emergencies: If a student needs to use their phone for an urgent situation, such as a health emergency or lockdown, they are permitted to do so.

We understand that this is a change, and we appreciate your support in helping our students make the adjustment. We’re here to partner with you and ensure that our students stay focused, safe, and successful throughout the day.

📄 To View the Full Policy:

You can view the full Personal Electronic Devices Policy online at https://5il.co/3mv6q,

or visit our website at www.howeschools.org. From the Explore menu, go to:

Documents >> Parent Resources 2025–2026 School Year

The new policy will also be outlined in the student handbook. This document will be available soon.

If you have any questions about the policy or how it will be implemented, feel free to contact:

📞 Mr. Bryan Warren, High School Principal

PH: (918) 658-3368

✉️ bryan.warren@howeschools.org

📞 Mrs. Donna Morris, Elementary Principal

✉️ donnamorris@howeschools.org

Thank you for being part of the Howe family!

We are thrilled to announce that our school has qualified for the CEP Child Nutrition status, providing FREE breakfast and lunches to all students for this school year!

For the past two years, we have proudly subsidized the cost of meals, absorbing over $100,000 each year to ensure no burden was placed on our parents and families. This year, thanks to the CEP program, we can continue supporting our students' nutritional needs without any additional cost to you.

Together, we are committed to fostering a healthy and successful learning environment for all. Thank you for your continued support!

#FreeMealsForAll

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.

See Real-Time Updates on Any Device

Get anytime, anywhere access to assignments, grades, attendance, forms, and more on any Android or iOS device, including Apple Watch.

Enjoy Instant Communication

Let families see teacher comments immediately, then respond quickly via email.

Simplify Access for Families

Give parents and guardians convenient access to all their children’s information, making it easy to find what they need.

Push Notifications for Grades and Attendance

Keep everyone in the loop with real-time notifications about grades and attendance that help boost student and family engagement.

Complete Forms from Anywhere

Provide forms families can easily view and fill out in the mobile app on any device.

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