Howe Public Schools

Don't forget to sign up for a library card in the Howe Public Schools' Library tonight during Parent Involvement/Open House!

We have been blessed with some backpacks and school supplies. If you are in need, please come by the elementary office, and we will help you out. Also, if there is a clothing need, please reach out to us.

Howe Baseball game with McCurtain tonight has been canceled. The game will be moved to September 12 to a doubleheader.

The HPS Library will be hosting a FREE library card sign-up event during Parent Involvement night this Tuesday from 5-8 PM. Please bring your child by (and yourself!) to get access to all our wonderful public libraries have to offer!

Welcome to the Jungle, Sandra Hamner! The Lion Pride is excited to welcome Sandra Hamner as our new HS Tech Lab/Choctaw Lab Assistant! Residing right here in Howe, Oklahoma, Sandra is ready to embark on this exciting new journey with Howe Public Schools. Sandra loves spending quality time with her husband, Tyler, and their son. Whether they're exploring the great outdoors or working outside together, the Hamners are all about family and adventure. In her free time, Sandra enjoys peaceful walks and getting lost in a good book. We’re thrilled to have Sandra’s passion and dedication join our jungle. Welcome to the Lion Pride, Sandra! #ComeROARwithUS

Welcome to the Jungle, Whitney Westbrook! The Lion Pride is thrilled to welcome Whitney Westbrook as our new Elementary Paraprofessional! Whitney brings close to three years of experience as a paraprofessional, and she’s eager to dive into this exciting new chapter at Howe Public Schools. Whitney is a proud mom of two active sons, Koldyn and Eli, who excel in basketball, football, cross country, track, and archery. When she’s not cheering them on, Whitney enjoys attending church and spending quality time with her family and friends. We’re excited to have Whitney’s energy and enthusiasm join our jungle. Welcome to the Lion Pride, Whitney! #ComeROARwithUS

We look forward to welcoming our students on Thursday, August 15 for the first day of class! Just a reminder, no student drop-offs should occur prior to 7:35 am. The school day starts at 8 am and ends at 3:20 pm. 3 year old program - 1st grade students can be escorted to their buildings the first two days of school; 2nd - 5th grade students will report immediately to the cafeteria for breakfast, any 6th-8th grade students dropped off after 7:50 am should go to the cafeteria.
 HS students will gather in the HS breezeway and will be escorted to the New Gym for a high school orientation once the first bell rings. Breakfast and lunch menus are posted in the School App for Thursday and Friday. The first full week's menus will be updated soon! Please remember to share your Back To School Photos at https://dropevent.com/howeschools or scan the linked QR code! If you decide to add a caption, please include first name only and grade. We will share your submitted photos on our digital signage and social media throughout the day! We hope to see you all on Tuesday, August 13 for our Back To School night from 5-8 pm. Learn more here: https://secure.smore.com/n/ayzr8

The Lion Pride is thrilled to welcome Suzanna Frizzell as our new Full-Time Substitute Teacher and Office Worker! Suzanna, a proud graduate of Howe Public Schools, has been a familiar face in our jungle for the past eight years as a substitute teacher. Now, she’s stepping into a full-time role, and we couldn’t be more excited! Suzanna is married to Limuel Frizzell, and together they’ve been blessed with two wonderful daughters, Kaitlyn and Jacey. Outside of school, Suzanna enjoys spending quality time with her family, diving into a good book, and experimenting with both old and new recipes in the kitchen. With deep roots in the Howe community, Suzanna embodies the spirit of "Once A Lion, Always a Lion!" We are thrilled to have her officially join the Howe family on a full-time basis. #WelcomeToTheJungle #LionPride #HPSLions #ComeROARwithUS

The Howe Senior Class of 2025 is hosting a Senior Sunrise on Wednesday, August 14 near the campus front field rock wall from 6:00 - 7:00 am. Breakfast will be provided. All Seniors are invited to attend. Mrs. Donathan will be present to assist in the event, but parents are also welcome! Please bring your own chair. Additionally, visit www.howeschools.org for more information about the Senior Parent meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium. #Classof2025

CASC Tournament Bracket August 15-17 for Howe Baseball

Please remember, if you did pre-enrollment and were approved, you received another email with instructions to follow to complete the enrollment process. This must be done as soon as possible. Also, if your are new to the district and a transfer from another district, a transfer form must be completed. These forms are available in the office or online at this site https://sde.ok.gov/student-transfers.

Shout out to Hibbett Sports in Poteau! A huge thank you to manager Blake Brocato for generously donating five boxes of sports equipment to our school today! Your support means the world to our students and helps us continue to thrive. Thank you for being such an amazing community partner! #LionHeartedSupport #LionsCommunitySpirit

We are thrilled to announce that two of our outstanding Howe High School students have achieved a remarkable milestone, and are officially members of the Howe HS 30+ Club! Both scored 30+ on the State ACT this spring, showcasing their dedication, hard work, and academic excellence. Join us in congratulating Abby Donathan and Phoenix Duncan for their incredible achievements. Your dedication and hard work are truly inspiring, and we are so proud of you! To be a member of the HHS 30+ Club, students must score a 30 or better on a state or national ACT. #RoaringSuccess #ACTExcellence #AcademicAchievement #LionPride

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

2024-2025 School Photo Schedule! View and subscribe to the District Activities Calendar at. https://bit.ly/howeactivitycalendar #PicturePurrfect #LionPhotoDay #FrameTheRoar

Next week's breakfast and lunch menu for the week of Aug 12-16 is posted in the schools app and on the website at http://www.howeschools.org/dining .

Come out and support our Howe Lady Lions and Lions as they start their 2024-2025 Fall Seasons! Here's links to all JH and HS Fall Sports Schedules. Elem schedules will be released soon! HS Baseball: https://5il.co/2t0r7 JH Baseball: https://5il.co/2t0r8 HS Fastpitch Softball: https://5il.co/2t0r9 JH Fastpitch Softball: https://5il.co/2t14k GO HOWE! #WelcomeToTheJungle #LionsRoar

Update 08/05/24: $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 Technology Building during Back To School Night on Tuesday, Aug. 13 between 5-8 pm! A parent/legal guardian signature is required at time of pick-up and the student must be a verified JOM student. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Tammy Parks, JOM Program Director at tammygparks@howeschools.org Elementary School Supply List: https://bit.ly/howesupplylist2425 2023-24 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. 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.

If your child is going to be in 3YO, PreK, Kindergarten or 1st this year, you already filled out a paper enrollment packet and you turned it in, you do not need to do an online enrollment.

Welcome to the Jungle, Vernon Scarberry! The Lion Pride is excited to welcome Vernon Scarberry, our new 5-12th Softball Coach and 3rd-4th Basketball Coach, to Howe Public Schools! Vernon brings five years of experience coaching softball and elementary basketball, with a passion for teaching and inspiring young athletes to be their best both on and off the field or court. When he's not coaching, Vernon enjoys quality time with his family, whether it's cheering them on in their athletic pursuits or going fishing together. He treasures these moments and the bonds they create. Although leaving his former school wasn't in his original plan, Vernon believes this move to Howe was God-led and has been the best decision for him and his family. He loves the culture that has been established at Howe and is excited to be a part of it, contributing to the continued success of our students. Welcome to the jungle, Vernon, and welcome to the Lion Pride! We're thrilled to have you on board! #ComeROARwithUS