Nowata Public Schools - Home of the Ironmen

"Many of you are walking love letters, and you don't even realize it. You're lighting up rooms, shifting atmospheres, and carrying inspiration just by being you." -- Unknown Keep shining your light, folks, and have a wonderful day!

Elementary Parents, If your student is a car rider we have created name car tags to go on your visor. Please place them on there so that we can get your student to you faster. Thank you!

Don't forget! Meet the Ironmen is tonight at 6:30. Kids eat free! Come show your support!

Check out the August Newsletter! To read click on the link! https://5il.co/2uc5i

The link I alluded to in my previous text message did not copy over correctly. Hopefully this attempt will work as intended. This link should take you to Board Policy FNCFD - Student Drug Testing Program. I apologize for the error. https://5il.co/2ub1x

We have revised our student drug testing policy to better protect the health and safety of our students. The updated policy is designed to deter drug use, provide early intervention for those who may need help, and promote a drug-free environment where all students can thrive. We believe this approach will support the well-being of the entire student body and reinforce the values of responsibility and healthy living. Please click on the following link to view the revised policy: Board Policy FNCFD - Student Drug Testing Program

Exciting News for MS and HS Robotics!! We’re thrilled to announce that the Nowata Robotics Team is gearing up for an amazing season! If you’re passionate about robotics or just curious about getting involved, join us at our Parent Meeting to sign up. It’s open to both students and parents, so don’t miss this opportunity to dive into the world of robotics! 📅 **Parent Meeting Date:** Tuesday August 27th 📍 **Location:** Robotics room in middle school ⏰ **Time:** 5:00 PM If you can’t make it to the meeting, no worries—please email our coaches for more information and to get signed up. Mrs. Victoria Freeman Email: VFreeman@npsok.org Mr. Michael McFarland Email: mmcfarland@npsok.org 🔧 **Practices will start the first week of September after school**, so get ready to roll up your sleeves and start building! We can’t wait to see you there and kick off a fantastic season!

*Parents* Just a reminder that late Start Wednesday will start tomorrow, Aug. 21 . This means that everything will start one hour later than normal. Busses will run one hour later and classes will begin at 9:00. However, any student that needs to come to school at the regular time will be allowed to enter the building and have breakfast. All students, middle school and high school, must enter through the superintendent's door. From there, they will go to the commons area to have breakfast and wait for classes to begin at 9:00. Breakfast will be available for all students between 7:30 and 9:00 Middle school athletes are allowed to come at the regular time and will be supervised until the coaches arrive for practice. Football players will go to the field house, softball players will go the the middle school gym, and off season boys' and girls' basketball will go to the new gym. If you have any questions regarding Late Start Wednesday, please call the middle school or high school office.

Softball Tomorrow here at Nowata Game 1 at 10:00 :Nowata vs Claremore Sequoyah Game 2 11:10. : OKU vs Mpunds Game 3 12:20: Caney Valley vs Chelsea

Day 2 is about to begin!! Big shout-out to our parents and families for supporting us and trusting us through the changes this year. We know some of it won't be easy and might be an inconvenience. Our vision and goals for the future, though, are not possible without you. "What comes easy won't last long, and what lasts long won't come easy." Have a wonderful day, everyone! #Connections #Partners #SaveOne TS

Elementary Parents/Guardians- Please do not park in the teachers parking spot. Please park at the Superintendents office parking lot to drop off or pick up your students in the morning and in the afternoon. Also, we were not gifted with water bottles this year so students will need to bring a water bottle! We are not providing water bottles for students this year. Thank you! Mrs. Thompson

Goooood Morning, Friends and Families!! The 2024-2025 school year begins today! We are so happy to meet and greet our students and serve and support them in all the best ways we can! Here's to a WONDRFUL first day!!

This is us... Preparing to do the good work necessary to provide meaningful educational experiences to all of our students. I am grateful and so very proud of our student centered faculty and staff. TS

Parents--Just a reminder that Middle School and High School will have open house from 5:15 to 7:15 this evening! Students must be enrolled in order to pick up their class schedule. If you need help with enrollment, please contact the Middle School or High school office school. Hope to see everyone this evening!

The National ACT dates are posted. If you are interested in taking the ACT and need help with costs, please email bridgettesmith@npsok.org about the possibility of a fee waiver!

Parents please make sure your student is enrolled. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Elementary Parents/Guardians! TODAY ONLY! If you need assistance enrolling your student please come to the elementary school between the hours of 5:15pm - 7:15 pm. This will be the only time that we will be open in the evening, so don't miss your chance to enroll your student. Thanks! Mrs. Monae Thompson Elementary Principal

Middle school and high school parents, we hope to see you there for the parent meetings this week! Check out the times below for your students.

Reminder for all students going to Tri-County Tech this school year. The new student orientation is August 6. You are highly encouraged to attend one of the following sessions. Session 1: 2:30-3:30pm Session 2: 4:30-5:30pm The first day of classes are August 8, 2024 and the bus will begin running from NHS to Tri-County on that date as well. Students please arrive by 7:55am at NHS to utilize the bus transport.

The Nowata High School cheerleading squad is looking to add additional members to the team. If interested, the student and a parent or guardian must attend a mandatory tryout/parent meeting on Wednesday, August 7th at 4 o’clock in the high school gym. Please contact Janet Washam at jwasham@npsok.org for additional information or questions.