💰🐾 PAWS-itive Learning in Mrs. Gardenhire’s 2nd Grade! 🐾💰
Mrs. Gardenhire’s 2nd graders have been hard at work building real-world math skills! Students practiced counting mixed coins and showing the same amount in different ways, strengthening their number sense, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Through hands-on learning and teamwork, students explored how one amount can be made in multiple ways. One quarter, two dimes and a nickel, or five nickels, they discovered that the same value doesn’t always look the same! Watching them collaborate, explain their thinking, and celebrate those “aha!” moments has been awesome.
These Lions are learning skills that go far beyond the classroom. Understanding money combinations prepares them for real-life situations like counting change, budgeting, and making smart financial decisions in the future.
We are proud of the focus, teamwork, and PAWS-itive attitudes in Mrs. Gardenhire’s classroom! 👏🐾
#HoweLions
#PAWSitiveLearning
#HandsOnMath
#MrsGardenhire2ndGrade
Mrs. Gardenhire’s 2nd graders have been hard at work building real-world math skills! Students practiced counting mixed coins and showing the same amount in different ways, strengthening their number sense, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Through hands-on learning and teamwork, students explored how one amount can be made in multiple ways. One quarter, two dimes and a nickel, or five nickels, they discovered that the same value doesn’t always look the same! Watching them collaborate, explain their thinking, and celebrate those “aha!” moments has been awesome.
These Lions are learning skills that go far beyond the classroom. Understanding money combinations prepares them for real-life situations like counting change, budgeting, and making smart financial decisions in the future.
We are proud of the focus, teamwork, and PAWS-itive attitudes in Mrs. Gardenhire’s classroom! 👏🐾
#HoweLions
#PAWSitiveLearning
#HandsOnMath
#MrsGardenhire2ndGrade
We have EXTRA playoff apparel in the following styles and sizes. If you want to claim apparel - call Mrs. Parks at 918-635-4071. First come first serve. Thank you!
Short-sleeve T-shirt - $20
YM - Qty 1
SOLD: Adult Small - Qty 2
SOLD Adult Large - Qty 1
SOLD: XL - Qty 2
Long-sleeve t-shirt $25
XL - Qty 1
Hoodie:
SOLD - 2X - Qty - 1
🏀 REGIONAL PLAYOFF TIME 🏀
Howe Public Schools is headed to the Class 2A Area III Regionals at PORTER tonight.
Our Howe Lady Lions and Lions will take on Colcord at Porter. Let’s load up and bring that Lion pride on the road.
Game Information
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Games at 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Location: PORTER High School
Tickets
Purchase online through GoFan.
Scan the QR code on the graphic or visit GoFan and search Porter to find the event.
Accepted Passes
OSSAA Media Pass
OSSAA Playoff Pass (digital and paper)
Can’t attend in person?
🎙 Listen live with Mark Couch:
https://mixlr.com/eastoklasports
LIVE Video Stream at:
https://www.facebook.com/howeschools
Let’s go HOWE. Beat Colcord. Bring the energy.
Don't forget to register your student reader today to get started!
We have tons of stuff in our lost and found piles located in the upper elementary and cafeteria. Please come look through it and claim your child's belongings before we donate it next week.
We're thrilled to announce that our Read-A-Thon is underway! We're counting on you to make it a success. If you haven't already, please take a moment to activate your child’s personal reader page by clicking on the following link:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/BzhuNf?utm=email
It only takes a minute or two, and your support will greatly assist us in meeting our financial goals.
Thank you for your help in reaching our goal.
HPS Library
Congratulations to our 7th and 8th Grade academic team on a great season. Finished the season off one win away from making it to state. Proud of them for their effort and determination.
PK and K will be doing fingerprinting on the 25th. Forms were sent home and need to be returned before students can be fingerprinted.
Mrs. Yakel's Senior English class has worked hard on a True Crime unit where students selected an unsolved crime of their choice. Each student had the opportunity to play detective and dig into theories pertaining to their selected crime. After conducting extensive research, students wrote a research paper presenting information about the crime. Finally, they constructed a mini crime scene to present to their classmates that depicts the crime's most important aspects. This hands-on project combined critical thinking, research skills, and creativity. Great work, seniors. #PAWSitiveThings #SeniorEnglish #HandsOnLearning
Mrs. Bandy’s 7th Grade Science class is digging into Natural Resources and Human Impact!
Today, students put their skills to the test with a hands-on lab where they had to carefully extract “resources” by mining chocolate chip cookies. They quickly discovered that mining isn’t as easy as it looks — and that protecting the environment while gathering resources takes planning, patience, and responsibility!
Learning + chocolate = a sweet day in science!
Today, students put their skills to the test with a hands-on lab where they had to carefully extract “resources” by mining chocolate chip cookies. They quickly discovered that mining isn’t as easy as it looks — and that protecting the environment while gathering resources takes planning, patience, and responsibility!
Learning + chocolate = a sweet day in science!
PAWSITIVE PERFORMERS for this week for working hard and practicing respect even when faced with hard work and tough situations are Gavin, Temperance, Ava, Cashton, Joelle and Baylor.
6th/7th Grade Academic Team 3rd place! Congratulations!
DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! 🏀 The Howe Lions roared to a BIG District Championship victory over Porter Consolidated! Proud of the heart, hustle, and determination these young men showed from start to finish. What a win for Lion Nation! Final score: 82-64 With the victory, the Lions advance to Regional play and will head to Porter Consolidated on Tuesday at 7:30 PM. Make plans to be there and bring the noise as our Lions continue the postseason journey. Let’s go, Howe! #HoweLions #DistrictChamps #LionNation #RoadToRegionals
At the half: Howe Lions lead 51-24 over Porter Consolidated #OSSAA Class 2A Area III District 6 at Howe #GOBIGRED
🏀DISTRICT CHAMPS!🏀
Congratulations to our Howe Lady Lions on a HUGE District Championship win over Porter Consolidated! What a night of grit, teamwork, and Lion pride. These ladies left it all on the court and made Howe proud! Final Score: 70-31
The Lady Lions are advancing to Regional play and will be back in action Tuesday at 6:00 PM at Porter Consolidated.
Let’s pack the stands and cheer them on as they continue their postseason run. Go Lady Lions! 🦁
#HoweLadyLions #DistrictChamps #LionPride #RoadToRegionals
At the half: Howe Lady Lions lead 46-18 over Porter Consolidated #OSSAA Class 2A Area III District 6 at Howe #GOBIGRED
Howe Public Schools is proud to host Class 2A Area III District 6 tonight.
Our Howe Lions will take on Porter Consolidated in a big postseason matchup. Come pack the gym and support our Lady Lions and Lions.
Game Information
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Games at 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Location: Howe High School Gym
Tickets
Cash at the gate: $10 (school-aged children and up must purchase a ticket)
GoFan: $8.35
Buy online by scanning the QR code on the graphic or visit GoFan and search Howe High School.
Accepted Passes
OSSAA Media Pass
OSSAA Playoff Pass (digital and paper)
Can’t attend in person?
Listen live with Mark Couch:
https://mixlr.com/eastoklasports
Watch live video:
https://www.facebook.com/howeschools
https://fan.hudl.com (search Howe High School)
Student Section Theme: Red and White
Let’s go HOWE!. Pack the house and bring the energy.
Our Howe Lions will take on Porter Consolidated in a big postseason matchup. Come pack the gym and support our Lady Lions and Lions.
Game Information
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Games at 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Location: Howe High School Gym
Tickets
Cash at the gate: $10 (school-aged children and up must purchase a ticket)
GoFan: $8.35
Buy online by scanning the QR code on the graphic or visit GoFan and search Howe High School.
Accepted Passes
OSSAA Media Pass
OSSAA Playoff Pass (digital and paper)
Can’t attend in person?
Listen live with Mark Couch:
https://mixlr.com/eastoklasports
Watch live video:
https://www.facebook.com/howeschools
https://fan.hudl.com (search Howe High School)
Student Section Theme: Red and White
Let’s go HOWE!. Pack the house and bring the energy.
Chahta Foundation scholarships are open to application to Choctaw students. The Chahta Foundation connects students with funding from the Chahta Foundation and third party organizations that help cover college expenses. Students who meet qualifications can create one account and submit one application to be matched with scholarship opportunities. For more information or to apply, go to https://chahtafoundation.com/scholarships/
Something exciting is coming—our Read-A-Thon launches next week! 📚🎉 Here's how it works: Kids read. You support. We raise BIG!💰Watch for your child’s registration link soon.
@myreadathon #ReadRaise #MyReadathon
OSSAA Class 2A Area III District 6 Tournament – Hosted at Howe Public Schools
Howe Public Schools is proud to host the OSSAA Class 2A Area III District6 Tournament. We look forward to welcoming our visiting school - Porter Consolidated, players, and fans for an exciting postseason atmosphere!
Session Times - Thursday, Feb 19
#2 Howe Lady Lions vs Porter Consolidated 6 pm
#12 Howe Lions vs Porter Consolidated 7:30 pm
🎟 Ticket Information
• Cash: $10 (school-aged children and above must purchase a ticket)
• GoFan: $8.35
• Scan the QR Code posted at the gate or on this post to purchase digital tickets
• All GoFan tickets must be redeemed at entry
Accepted Passes:
• OSSAA Media Pass
• OSSAA Playoff Pass (Digital & Paper — digital must be redeemed)
Tournament Brackets
Girls Area III Bracket:
https://ossaaillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BK_2025-26_2AGArea3.pdf
Boys Area III Bracket:
https://ossaaillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BK_2025-26_2ABArea3.pdf
We encourage all fans to model outstanding sportsmanship as we celebrate our student-athletes and represent our communities with pride.
Let’s pack the house and make it a great tournament!
Just an FYI: Next week's Regional Tournament at Porter Consolidated is scheduled for Tues. Feb 24 and Thurs. - Fri Feb 26-28.
#HPSLions #OSSAAPlayoffs #DistrictTournament #PlayoffBasketball
Howe Public Schools is proud to host the OSSAA Class 2A Area III District6 Tournament. We look forward to welcoming our visiting school - Porter Consolidated, players, and fans for an exciting postseason atmosphere!
Session Times - Thursday, Feb 19
#2 Howe Lady Lions vs Porter Consolidated 6 pm
#12 Howe Lions vs Porter Consolidated 7:30 pm
🎟 Ticket Information
• Cash: $10 (school-aged children and above must purchase a ticket)
• GoFan: $8.35
• Scan the QR Code posted at the gate or on this post to purchase digital tickets
• All GoFan tickets must be redeemed at entry
Accepted Passes:
• OSSAA Media Pass
• OSSAA Playoff Pass (Digital & Paper — digital must be redeemed)
Tournament Brackets
Girls Area III Bracket:
https://ossaaillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BK_2025-26_2AGArea3.pdf
Boys Area III Bracket:
https://ossaaillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BK_2025-26_2ABArea3.pdf
We encourage all fans to model outstanding sportsmanship as we celebrate our student-athletes and represent our communities with pride.
Let’s pack the house and make it a great tournament!
Just an FYI: Next week's Regional Tournament at Porter Consolidated is scheduled for Tues. Feb 24 and Thurs. - Fri Feb 26-28.
#HPSLions #OSSAAPlayoffs #DistrictTournament #PlayoffBasketball
