Howe Public Schools

Howe Public Schools Johnson O'Malley (JOM) students in grades 6th-12th are invited to attend the CULTURAL AWARENESS FIELD TRIP TO THE CHOCTAW CULTURAL CENTER NEAR DURANT, OK on Tuesday, November 19. The charter busses will depart from HOWE PUBLIC SCHOOLS at 7:45 AM and RETURN to campus at approximately 6:00 pm. Please complete permission form by Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 at NOON. https://forms.gle/KBhUrNG43Baemtxt5

Attention 3rd-12th grade parents: Parental Notification/Opt-out Form Howe Schools, in partnership with Terrace Metrics, Inc., is proud to provide an innovative system to students and families. This system is designed to examine the resiliency of participating students from 3rd Grade through grade 12. This consent form will describe the purpose of the service. https://forms.gle/SwfN559mKWFjcBn69

Howe 7/8 girls and boys will play Panama at Howe tomorrow at 5:00.. JV games are cancelled,

More Veterans Day Snapshots.

Veterans Day Snapshots.

Howe JH girls and boys host Pocola JH tonight beginning at 4:30 with 7/8 Girls B game.. then 7/8 Girls A game.. then 7/8 boys B game and finally 7/8 boys A game

Elementary and middle school, please remember that students do not need to be dropped off before 7:35. That is when the doors open and staff on duty is here to supervise them. Also, school does not dismiss before 3:15. We ask that you try to limit picking students up before that time, due to class still being in session. Thank you for your help and cooperation.

The breakfast and lunch menu for the week of Nov 11-15th is posted in the schools app and on the website at http://www.howeschools.org/dining .

Howe Lady Lions Varsity Basketball Team will be playing Fort Smith Northside at Northside tonight at 6:00 in a Benefit/Scrimmage!

3rd/4th and 5th/6th grade basketball games have been canceled by Wister for tomorrow.

Congratulations, Coach.Brown, Coach Hildebrant, and the 5th & 6th Lions on winning runner-up in the Shady Point tournamnet!

Congratulations, Coach Scarberry, Coach Hiildebant and the 5th & 6th Howe Lady Lions on winning runner-up in the Shady Point Tournament!

It's almost time for the Book Fair! November 18-22. Family night will be during Parent/Teacher Conferences.

The Howe Public Schools Veterans Day Program will be in the New Gym lobby on Monday, November 11, 2024, at 10:00 am. All veterans are invited to attend and are invited to lunch immediately following the event.

Congratulations Lady Lions!!!

Congratulations to Kaiden Vinson for raising the most money for our latest fundraiser!!!

There is always something great happening at HHS! Mrs. Wigginton was kind enough to take on the additional responsibility of being a sponsor for a creative arts club. Each meeting, they tackle different kinds of art for creative expression ranging as widely as poetry to drawing. Here is a small example of some handy work. Earlier this week, they met to create visual thank-yous for the Veterans Day program next week.

Job Opportunity: School Cafeteria Manager Location: Howe Public Schools Type: 10 month position Application Deadline: Open until filled Howe Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Cafeteria Manager to lead our school’s cafeteria operations, ensuring nutritious, appealing meals for students. This role involves overseeing meal preparation, menu planning, staff supervision, and maintaining food safety standards. Responsibilities: Manage daily operations, from meal prep to cleanup Ensure compliance with nutrition and safety guidelines Supervise and train cafeteria staff Plan balanced, student-friendly menus Maintain inventory and place food/supply orders Qualifications: High school diploma; culinary or hospitality education preferred 2+ years in food service management (school setting a plus) Knowledge of food safety and sanitation Strong organizational and leadership skills To Apply: Send resume and references to jordenthompson@howeschools.org. Howe Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.

Earlier today, our school administration received a hotline tip regarding a potential threat to campus safety. Working quickly, we partnered with local law enforcement to conduct a thorough investigation. The student involved has been detained , and all concerns have been fully addressed. At this time, there is no known risk to the safety of our students, staff, or school. We want to thank our law enforcement partners for their swift response and commitment to our students' well-being. The safety of our school community remains our highest priority, and we will continue to take every measure to ensure a secure learning environment. Thank you for your trust and support. Please feel free to reach out to the school office with any questions or concerns.

This week's Howe Intern of the Week goes to Brittney Lear pictured on the left. She is a senior at Howe High School and an intern for Mrs. Leigh Cooper, High School Science Teacher. Brittney enjoys her internship with Mrs. Cooper. She spends most of her time helping set up labs for the science classes, grading papers, and helping students with assignments. Brittney has not made a definite decision about a career after high school but hopes the internship has given her some job skills needed for any career she pursues.