Owasso Public Schools Shine with Success

Teachers and administrators are looking forward to the 2010-2011 academic year and all of the educational opportunities that are in store for the students.

Owasso Board Set for Another Year

Members of the Owasso Board of Education bring the district together by ensuring communication, analyzing decisions and providing responsible leadership. This year brings the promise of continued support to the school district through the dedication of the board members. With the February reelection of Frosty Turpen, the board is set for another year.

Owasso Band Entertains with Unique Performance

The Owasso Garbage Band’s recent performance during the C-USA Tournament surprised the crowd with remarkable talent. By way of strange instruments, the band’s sound is unique and creative.

Education Forum and Luncheon Held in Owasso

The Public Education for Lifetime Learning forum and luncheon was held Dec. 16 at the Bailey Education Foundation located in Bailey Medical Center in Owasso.

Owasso Students Really ‘Dig’ Rocks and Minerals

Stone Canyon Elementary and Rejoice Christian’s fifth-grade classes participated in the Lafarge Oklahoma Rocks and Minerals Program this October.

Reynolds Graduates ARNG Basic

Air National Guard Airman James R. Reynolds has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, core values, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations.

Owasso?s Buxton Receives ORU Scholarship

Devin W. Buxton of Owasso, Okla. has been selected to receive an Oral Roberts University Whole Person Scholarship.

These scholarships reward new students-freshmen and transfers-who already exhibit four of the five characteristics embedded in the ORU mission statement: spiritually alive, intellectually alert, physically disciplined, and socially adept. The fifth, professionally competent, is to be acquired during a student’s ORU tenure.
Funding for the scholarships is being provided by a number of donors including the Green family, ORU benefactors.

Interdistrict Transfers Included In TPS Interest-Based Education

Tulsa Public Schools is offering innovation along with education in this age of specialization.

Students in the district and in other districts are being given choices.

Scholarships Educate High-School Students About Health, Poverty

Neighbor for Neighbor recently announced it is accepting applications and sponsorships for four $1,000 scholarships to help local high school students attend college.