After participating in the State Superintendent's conference call with superintendents across Oklahoma #ipswarriors will plan on maintaining our current school calendar and return to school on March 23rd. District leadership will continue to monitor the situation.
Attached is Superintendent Doug Brown's letter to the #ipswarriors staff about the COVID-19 (coronavirus)
Update on Oklahoma State Basketball Playoffs:
At this time all basketball tournaments will proceed as scheduled.
UPDATE: 9:25 a.m.- Thursday, March 12--The OSSAA continues to actively monitor the public health concerns related to COVID-19. Our Staff has been in contact with the Oklahoma Department of Health this morning and based on the updates we have received, we will we proceed with all tournaments being played as scheduled. We do advise players, coaches, officials, contest workers and spectators to practice good hygiene by washing hands thoroughly and frequently; coughing and sneezing into kleenex and then immediately disposing of it are also recommended. If you have a fever or do not feel well, we ask that you not attend any games. Most games will be live-streamed on the NFHSNetwork.com. A link can be found on the homepage of OSSAA.com. Our Staff will continue to work with the State Health Department in monitoring the situation. The health and safety of all Oklahomans is a priority.
Family Time “if you want your children to turn out well, spend twice as much time with them and half as much money.”

. Teacher effectiveness is the strongest school-related determinant of student success,1 but chronic student absence reduces even the best teacher's ability to provide learning opportunities. #ipswarriors #nextlevel #preparingchampions #OKLAED #GOWARRIORS

It’s #shoutoutsunday and the #ipswarriors are still enjoying celebrating our staff of superhero’s! #nextlevel #preparingchampions #GOWARRIORS

#shoutoutsunday and the #ipswarriors are still bragging about our staff of superhero’s! #nextlevel #preparingchampions #GOWARRIORS

Parent/Community Letter from #ipswarriors Superintendent Doug Brown concerning coronavirus. #nextlevel #preparingchampions #GOWARRIORS
Today is the International R-Word Pledge Day. Please go to the link and Pledge to stop using the R-Word and start promoting Inclusion!
https://www.spreadtheword.global/
Please be a part of the Inclusion Revolution!
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The Choctaw Nation Youth Events & Activities Dept. is hosting Coding Camp on March 16 & March 17. The Coding Camp will take place from 9:00am-2:00pm In Idabel at the SOSU McCurtain County Campus. Open to Choctaw tribal members and/or Choctaw Nation employee's children.
The Flu is still a local issue and doctors are asking everyone to take extra precautions. Be sure and wash your hands a lot and disinfect everything you can. #nextlevel #preparingchampions #GOWARRIORS

It’s #shoutoutsunday at #ipswarriors We love introducing our superhero staff to our community. #nextlevel #preparingchampions #GOWARRIORS

It’s #shoutoutsunday at #ipswarriors We love introducing our superhero staff to our community. #preparingchampions #GOWARRIORS

Warrior boys pull off the win versus Tecumseh! Final is 57-46 Warriors! #GOWARRIORS

#ihswarriors boys are working hard with a 1 point lead at half. 25-24 Idabel #GOWARRIORS

Time for some Lady Warrior Basketball! #ihswarriors playing Tecumseh. Down 20-18 with 2:00 left in the first half. #GOWARRIORS

March is Disabilities Awareness Month-We are kicking off the month with a Spread the Word Spirit Week and Pep Rally. "Inclusion Revolution." We will be signing pledges to not use the R word and to promote inclusion. #ipswarriors #nextlevel #preparingchampions #GOWARRIORS
#PositivePostFriday Superhero teacher, Danny Bell, working with the amazing Idabel Pride band during rehearsal. IPS is fortunate to have superheros, like Mr. and Mrs. Bell, who dedicate so much time working for our great students. #preparingchampions #nextlevel #GOWARRIORS

Congratulations both ladies and boys #ihswarriors basketball teams for winning their games today at the subregion already tournament. They both play at North Rock Creek tomorrow night. #GO WARRIORS!
