Schools

What happened when Tulsa Public Schools consolidated in 2011

February 20, 2016
In 2011, TPS Consolidation plan resulted in closure of 14 schools.

Sapulpa basketball standout Brice Calip commits to Missouri State

February 18, 2016
Sapulpa girls basketball standout Brice Calip said Wednesday she has given her verbal commitment to Missouri State, a Division I program located in Springfield. Calip, one of the state’s top unsigned seniors, notified the Bears of her decision after visiting campus on Sunday. “I’m really excited. I think it’s a good fit,” she said. “I…

Consolidation: Small School Administrators Speak Out

February 9, 2016
The room was rarely quiet but the tension was, at times, thick enough to cut with a knife. Several hundred parents, teachers, school administrators and concerned citizens sat in chairs or up in the bleachers of the Lone Star Event Center last Friday night and spoke or applauded with passion about the possibility of eventually…

Senate Bill Town Hall Meeting Draws Hundreds

February 6, 2016
At least 9 Senators invited, only State Representative Mark McCullough chose to attend.

“Disaster for Oklahoma Education”: Pretty Water Superintendent Weighs in on Upcoming Consolidation Bill

February 1, 2016
Taylor says he "cannot fathom how this could be considered in any way beneficial for the children of Oklahoma."

Will Sapulpa lose our rural schools?

January 29, 2016
Pretty Water, Allen-Bowden, Lone Star on the chopping block in new bill.

Sapulpa’s Dae Williams commits to Louisville

January 22, 2016
Just two days after he reopened his recruitment, Sapulpa star running back Dae Williams made a decision for a new home.Williams verbally committed to Louisville on Thursday, he announced on his Twitter page. He is ranked No. 23 on The Oklahoman’s Super 30 rankings of the state’s top college recruits for the 2016 class. Source:…

Sapulpa Students Claim Plans To Attend Trump Rally Canceled By Administration

January 20, 2016
Donald Trump will speak at ORU's Mabee Center and some Sapulpa students want to see him in person, but claim their plans were foiled by school administrators. Source: NewsOn6.com

How did Sapulpa Become The Chieftains?

January 19, 2016
In history one can find a half dozen derivatives for the name Sapulpa. It’s the name given our town for the Creek Indian who operated a trading post here before we were a town. But do you know how we got our school mascot name? Stay tuned for “the rest of the story.” Lawrence and…

Former Teacher, Longtime Sapulpa Resident Seeking School Board Seat

January 11, 2016
Cheryl Jackson, longtime advocate of education, is seeking election for Sapulpa School Board Seat 1. She is a 1982 graduate of Charles Page High School and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree with a minor in Accounting from Langston University. Cheryl worked in private sector accounting for 16 years, including 5 years as Financial…
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