EXPLORE Program a Success

Bixby students recently had the opportunity to participate in the EXPLORE Program, which taught them about cultures and landscapes from around the world.
2nd grade EXPLORE students spent the year studying different aspects of the rainforest. They ended the year studying an animal from the rainforest, creating a habitat and presenting their information to the second grade and their parents.

BHS Choir Succeeds

Students from the Bixby High School choir recently competed in solo and ensemble contests with very successful results. Those receiving a superior rating were DeShon Osby, Bailee Rogers, Isaiah Feken, Audra Jenkins, Alexandra Ochsner, Haylee Dowler, Jonathan Steffins, Morgan Allen, Katie Spellman, Rachel Nelson, James Walters, Abby Raiford and Zach Benge, a duet of Chelsea Caudle and Audra Jenkins, the Senior High Mixed Ensemble, the Freshman Mixed Ensemble and the Men’s Ensemble. Jack Bussert received a superior rating in the first ever OSSAA Music Theory competition.

Mr. Bixby Crowned

Corey White, sophomore at Bixby High School, represented his sophomore class in the first annual Mr. Bixby Fundraiser. White is the son of Donna Brollier and Kevin White. He sang a soulful rendition of “Come Together” by the Beatles.

Bixby Fifth Graders Experience History

North 5th Grade Center students recently took a trip back in time. George Washington and Ol’ Bess, a colonial period slave visited with them this past month. The students heard how George and Martha Washington felt about their move from their home, Mt. Vernon, to serve as the first President of the United States. He also discussed some points of the American Revolution. Dr. Gary Gray portrayed George Washington and is a scholar who presents a number of our past Presidents in costume and character.

Bixby FFA Looks Ahead

Bixby High School’s Vocational Agriculture students recently attended the National FFA convention in Indianapolis, Ind. Daniel King and Samantha Russell were honored to receive the American FFA Degree during the exciting convention.

Blackwell, McGrew Tag Team at Bixby

Stephanie Blackwell and Pat McGrew are co-athletic directors at Bixby High School. The two have been co-directors for three years after being co-assistant athletic directors. The department’s jurisdiction includes 8th through 12th grade sports. They oversee 22 sports, BPS athletic facilities, manage all the games and youth sports. These two are very busy people. “We are here until nine o’clock every day except Wednesday and Sunday,” says McGrew. “At Least,” adds Blackwell.

Bixby Choirs Compete at District

The Mixed Choir, consisting of 31 7th and 8th grade students, received straight superior ratings on stage and in the sight-reading room. Above that, the sight-reading judge, a long-time choral director from Pryor, Okla., stopped them and told the students what an outstanding job they had done in the sight-reading room. He told the choir that their performance “made his day.”

Middle Schoolers Support Special Olympics

North 5th & 6th grade center raised $1370.71 in their penny drive for Special Olympics. With the help of the Peer Mediation Club and Mrs. Thompson, students were encouraged to donate their pennies during the week of February 16th-20th. The overall class winner was Mrs.Youngwirth’s 6th grade class in total donations.

Educator & Support Employees of the Month

The Bixby March Educator and Support Employees of the Month are Kim Bonifield and Brandi Churchill respectively.

Kim Bonifield is an outstanding educator who truly cares about the success of her math students at Bixby High School. On any given day, Mrs. Bonifield’s classroom is open to students who need extra help with their work. Bonifield is patient, kind and willing to give of herself to ensure that her students firmly grasp the concepts being covered. She is truly an asset to the teaching community and very deserving of this honor.

Missy Inbody: Educator Of the Year

Bixby Public Schools is proud to announce this year’s District Educator of the Year is Missy Inbody. Inbody teaches 4th grade at Central Elementary, and has been with the district for 18 years.