Seminole Public Schools

UPCOMING GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION & REMINDERS -- TUESDAY NOV. 8, 2022 Registered Voters: Please be encouraged to cast your vote in the upcoming statewide election. Education has been a key issue in several races which will be on the ballot, especially the race for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the Governor's race. Early In-Person voting at your county election board locations: • Wednesday Nov. 2, 8 AM -- 6 PM • Thursday Nov. 3, 8 AM -- 6 PM • Friday Nov. 4, 8 AM -- 6 PM • Saturday Nov. 5, 8 AM -- 2 PM General Election: Tuesday Nov. 8, from 7:00 AM -- 7:00 PM (at your local polling sites, and remember your voter registration cards and ID) For more information, check the school website. And remember to go vote, as you remind others to go vote! Respectfully, Bob Gragg, Superintendent of Seminole Public Schools

We are currently experiencing an upward trend of RSV, Strep, Influenza, and Stomach Viruses. We will move to a DISTANCE LEARNING DAY this coming FRIDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2022. These upward trends in student and employee illnesses/ absences along with the added potential for inclement weather (thunderstorms, lightning, hail, and wind) late in the day and evening this coming Friday, have increased the risks for being here for our regular in-person learning. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause for employees, parents and students; however we have made this administrative decision based on the wellness and safety of all concerned.

Apply Now! Summer EBT for Children-to apply online or for more information, visit Chickasaw.net/SummerEBT. To apply over the phone please call (580) 272-1178 or (844) 256-3467

Please come and give input regarding Seminole Schools' use of federal funds. We want to hear from you!

Updated Child Nutrition Information

Coach Snyder speaking at the Living Legends session during the Oklahoma Coaches Association clinic. Across from Coach Snyder is Jim Dixon from Sulphur. Many epic contests between these two have taken place!

Coach Snyder speaking at the Living Legends session during the Oklahoma Coaches Association clinic. Across from Coach Snyder is Jim Dixon from Sulphur. Many epic contests between these two have taken place!

The JOM Parent Meeting has been rescheduled for July 26th, 2022. The meeting will be held at SMS Library at 6:30 p.m.

Enrollment Information

JOM Parent Meeting is June 7th, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Seminole Middle School Library.

SHS Graduation 2022

BLS Graduation will be Live on the SHS YouTube Channel at 9:30!! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0_2-vvOkDuLAkhQ-aQe8Bw

Due to the damage to the gym and middle school, the front of the middle school will be closed. Parking will be in the West parking lot and on the North side of the middle school. Bus riders and drop offs will use the North doors in the morning and afternoon. Students that get picked up in the afternoon will use the West doors by Mrs. Winrow's classroom to exit the building. Parents will stage on the hill from the West and the pick up zone will be the corner of Mike Snyder Ave and Coolidge St. If you have any questions please call 405-382-5085 ext. 401.

If your student rides the bus and has been displaced due to the recent tornadoes, please call 405-382-5085 extension 611 to update transportation information. We will need the updated information by Friday at 3:00 pm to finalize bus routes for Monday morning.

SPS will be serving hot breakfast and handing out sack lunches at the middle school cafeteria Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Shower facilities will also be available at this time.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2022 Seminole Public School – Will Return To Classes Monday May 16, 2022 (SEMINOLE, OK) Due to the continuing efforts of community support in restoring and repairing the damages from the recent storms, Seminole Public School District (I-001) will delay the return to In-Person Learning until Monday May 16, 2022. We believe that the focus on recovery relief is the priority for Seminole Public Schools and the community at this time. School employees, students, parents, and community members throughout the area are involved in helping with these efforts, and while this is not the same as formal education in the classroom, it is truly learning life skills that will make lasting impressions for all involved. The current school calendar has sufficient hours built in that will allow the district to absorb these emergency closure days. We do not anticipate adding any additional days to the schedule. All end-of-the-year events will continue as scheduled for the final two weeks of the school year, and any special events that have been interrupted such as field trips, band concerts, banquets, etc. will be rescheduled if at all possible. Senior Graduation is set for Tuesday May 24th. at 8:00 p.m., and the final day of classes will be Thursday May 26th, both as originally scheduled on the calendar. The school is planning to offer in-person meals Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week (May 11, 12, 13) from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon at the Middle School Cafeteria (located between the old high school and BLS). Shower facility will be available during this same timeframe, and grab-and-go meals will be distributed from this same site. The After-School “Chieftain Clubhouse” will resume on Monday May 16th, and continue through Thursday May 26th. Please contact the school if you have any questions. CONTACT: Dr. Bob Gragg, Superintendent of Seminole Public Schools Phone: (405) 382-5085 (Ext. 602) Email: bgragg@sps.k12.ok.us

Seminole Public Schools will be serving hot breakfast and handing out sack lunches at the middle school cafeteria Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Information Release 05/06/2022 Seminole Public Schools will continue to be Closed through Tuesday May 10, 2022. We know that efforts of community support is in full swing as we assist one another in restoring and repairing the damages from the recent storms. We believe that the focus on recovery is the priority for Seminole School and the community at this time. We are in hopes of returning to classes by Wednesday of next week, and will make an official decision as that time approaches. Respectfully, Dr. Bob Gragg Superintendent Seminole Public Schools

Due to the tornado damage to Seminole and surrounding areas, the school will be closed Thursday (and Friday). We will try our best to stay in communication with parents and students. Our prayers are with you and your loved ones as we pull together and begin to assess damages and make repairs to homes, schools, churches, businesses and infrastructure. Hoping you are staying safe from the storm. -- Bob Gragg, Superintendent Seminole Public Schools

April 27, 2022 Seminole Public Schools Parents and Guardians, Thank you for your support and cooperation as we canceled school today in the best interest of every child and staff member who enters the doors of each of our schools. We know that canceling school, especially at the last minute, causes many hardships, and we recognize that this likely caused disruptions to your day. Details were provided to us about a threat on social media earlier in the day yesterday surrounding the middle school. Police went to the person's home responsible for making the threat and determined it was a non-credible threat. Even though the threat was not considered credible, we increased police presence at dismissal for the peace of mind of parents and students. The same individual made an additional threat on social media later in the evening. We may never know if the second threat was credible or a veiled threat, but out of an abundance of caution, we canceled school for the day. Today, the police arrested both a minor (not registered in the district) and their parent. We cannot stress how important it is that you continue to discuss with your children that they say something if they hear or see something. Schools will be open tomorrow, and we will have additional police presence circulating throughout the campuses. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with your school administrator. Sincerely, Dr. Bob Gragg Superintendent