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The Oklahoma State School Boards Association in collaboration with the K20 Center for Education Community Renewal at th...

Dr. Alan Bryant has been hired as the new superintendent of Idabel Public Schools. Bryant served as the assistant superintendent for the school district for the past six years. Pr...

We know this is a very busy time for you, so we’ll keep this short. We’re writing to make sure you’re aware that there will be some major changes to the FAFSA beginning with the 2...

It is with mixed emotions that I am announcing that I have submitted my resignation as the Superintendent of the Idabel Public School District, effective at the end of this academ...

Families with children receiving free or reduced-cost school meals may qualify for free food this summer. Chickasaw Nation Nutrition Services is now accepting applications for th...

Please share this information widely! Our Oklahoma 8 th – 12th-grade students have an amazing opportunity to experience life on a college campus this summer, both commuter and re...

Public Schools Week is a designated week for administrators, teachers, specialists, teacher educators, parents, and school board members to host events for their communities and r...

Overall, I am encouraged that the governor has identified education as a priority. I am sure that when all is said and done, all of us working together can devise a plan that will...

Dr. Pam Deering This week, lawmakers will gather at the Capitol for the start of legislative session. Representatives from across the state have an opportunity to make a signif...

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) has a firm commitment to education as shown in its Partnership of Summer School Education (POSSE) Program. Beth Bean, Summer Learning Program ...

Idabel Public Schools will be providing Flu Shots to students with parent-signed consent. This is NOT a live vaccine. Times are listed below and are approximate. Please take advan...

The excitement is building on one of the most engaging new programs to be launched at Idabel High School. Esports has arrived and the student’s interest is growing. We currently ...
VoteYourValues.com Provides Voting Basics Next month voters will cast ballots in the November 8 general election, selecting their choice for federal and state decision makers. P...

ShapeYourFuture.com Offers Resources for Dealing with Back to School Stress The stress of beginning a new school year can make unhealthy habits tempting. The rush of going back...

The 2026 College Prep/Work Ready and 2026 CORE Curriculum graduation checklists have been updated. Visit the High School Graduation Resources webpage for the updated versions.
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Guidelines for the OK Future Teacher Scholarship and Employment Incentive Program
(“Inspired to Teach” Program)
Eligibility Requirements
The Oklahoma Future Tea...
This is an opportunity for your voice to be heard! McCurtain Memorial Hospital is hosting a Community Needs Assessment and they need our input. Please take a few brief moments ...
July 17-22: Oklahoma Youth Preparedness Camp
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to learn basic response skills, teamwork and action planning at the OK Youth Preparedness ...

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was created by the FCC to help households struggling to pay for internet service. As part of that effort, the FCC is mobilizing people an...

The number of students participating in college and career readiness courses is on the rise, with many students choosing to participate in these courses while in high school as a ...

A reminder from the OSSAA that if ANY group (radio station, newspaper, parents, booster club, students, etc) would like to video live stream any part of an OSSAA playoff event dur...
Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS Chief Executive Officer @KarissaNFHS From time to time, everyone needs a wake-up call to get back on course, regain focus, and “get with the prog...

As Oklahoma witnesses a significant escalation in COVID-19 cases, it is critical for our children and families that schools remain open and safely offer face-to-face instruction t...

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program for Families
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a new benefit program that seeks to help families struggling to affor...

CONGRATULATIONS to #ihswarriors fastpitch softball senior Jaylee Lopez for being named to the OFPCA All-State team! The Oklahoma Fast Pitch Coaches Association announced its rost...

KATHY FAULKNER GARRISON NAMED BRAZOSPORT ISD’S
WALL OF FAME RECIPIENT FOR 2021
Kathy Faulkner Garrison grew up a Clute girl, attending Clute schools. Kathy was the fir...

A new gradebook system is in place for the idabel Public Schools and in order to gain access you need to obtain a login and password from Dawn Bourne by email. Idabel Gradebook...

https://sde.ok.gov/pebt Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) is a program that helps children who would have received free or reduced-price meals at their schools if no...

Idabel Public Schools plans to provide COVID-19 data for families, staff, and community members. This Dashboard will be posted once a week in a spirit of transparency and so famil...

Checking students and staff for COVID-19 symptoms can pose challenges given the similarities between certain COVID-19 symptoms and seasonal allergies; challenges with younger pers...

OKLAHOMA CITY (July 9, 2021) – The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) has released preliminary state test results through a secure online portal. The Parent/Student P...

The #ipswarriors administration team was honored to meet Dr. Temple Grandin while attending the Model Schools Conference in Nashville TN hosted by the International Center for Lead...

Emergency Connectivity Fund Program Application Window Will Open June 29, 2021
June 15, 2021
The Emergency Connectivity Fund Program will provide up to $7.1...

Doug Brown has again been recognized as the Superintendent of the Year for the Oklahoma Association of School Administrators for District 19. District 19 encompasses the school di...

MAP UPDATE
The Oklahoma School Boards Association has updated the weekly COVID-19 alert map to reflect new data released t...

Oklahoma Society for Technology in Education
www.okste.org 05-03-21 Today, the Oklahoma Society for Technology in Education (OKSTE) announced it is working t...

Free Tax Filing Assistance
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the IRS is partnering with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries to help disseminate information regarding the I...

The OSSBA has updated the weekly COVID-19 alert map to reflect new data released today. We used data from the state Health Department...

Idabel Middle School Principal Selected as OASSP/OMLEA Middle Level Principal of the Year Mar 10, 2021
Will Parker
Principal Laura Bullock
March 10, 20...

We've updated the weekly COVID-19 alert map to reflect new data released today. We used data from the state Health Department's COVID-19 alert syst...
The Oklahoma State Department of Health announced that beginning Monday , COVID-19 vaccines will become available to the next phase of eligible recipients. This includes those re...

Today, the FCC voted to formally adopt a Report and Order
that establishes the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, a $3.2 billion federal initiative to
provide qualifying h...

Warrior Nation UPDATE - February 7, 2021
In a spirit of transparency, Idabel Public Schools wants to make sure our parents have all the information they need to make the appro...

Following an Executive Order signed by President Joe Biden, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Servi...

Warrior Nation UPDATE - January 30, 2021
In a spirit of transparency, Idabel Public Schools wants to make sure our parents have all the information they need to make the appro...

Warrior Nation UPDATE - January 23, 2021
In a spirit of transparency, Idabel Public Schools wants to make sure our parents have all the information they need to make the app...

Serve your community by becoming a substitute teacher at Idabel Public Schools. Apply online today at www.idabelps.org. We are looking for driven, responsible and encouraging indi...

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We've updated the weekly COVID-19 alert map to reflect new ...

Warrior Nation UPDATE - January 16, 2021
In a spirit of transparency, Idabel Public Schools wants to make sure our parents have all the information they need to make the app...

Here are the links to watch #ipswarriors basketball events today, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 on the NFHS Network:
IDABEL HIGH SCHOOL | Idabel, OK
Girls Var...
Warrior Nation UPDATE - December 5, 2020
In a spirit of transparency, Idabel Public Schools wants to make sure our parents have all the information they need to make the app...
Warrior Nation UPDATE - November 21, 2020
In a spirit of transparency, Idabel Public Schools wants to make sure our parents have all the information they need to make the appro...

Summer EBT is now taking applications! Visit Chickasaw.net/SummerEBT or call (580) 272-1178 to apply! Summer EBT Application

All #ipswarriors Seniors need to check out the latest scholarship newsletter update at the link below. November Scholarship Update

With a rising number of Idabel Public School’s secondary staff members and students in isolation or quarantine due to COVID-19, Idabel Public Schools will transition all secondary...

Warrior Nation UPDATE - November 14, 2020 In a spirit of transparency, Idabel Public Schools wants to make sure our parents have all the information they need to make the approp...

Message from the OSSAA: If ANY group (radio station, newspaper, parents, booster club, students, etc) would like to video live stream any part of an OSSAA playoff event during ...

Warrior Nation UPDATE - November 7, 2020
In a spirit of transparency, Idabel Public Schools wants to make sure our parents have all the information they need to make the app...

Warrior Nation UPDATE - October 30, 2020 In a spirit of transparency, Idabel Public Schools wants to make sure our parents have all the information they need to make the appropr...

Warrior Nation UPDATE - October 24, 2020
In a spirit of transparency, Idabel Public Schools wants to make sure our
parents have all the information they need to make the ap...

Warrior Nation UPDATE - October 17, 2020
In a spirit of transparency, Idabel Public Schools wants to make sure our parents have all the information they need to make the app...

Warrior Nation UPDATE - October 10, 2020
In a spirit of transparency, Idabel Public Schools wants to make sure our parents have all the information they need to make the a...

Investigative Audit of Epic Charter Schools Raises Concerns for Every Oklahoma Taxpayer, State Auditor Says
OKLAHOMA CITY - State Auditor & Inspector Cindy Byrd released to...

Warrior Nation UPDATE - October 3, 2020
In a spirit of transparency, Idabel Public Schools wants to make sure our
parents have all the information they need to make the appro...

It is with great sadness the Idabel Public Schools administration and staff wants to share with the Warrior Nation about the recent tragic loss of one high school Junior, two rece...

WARRIOR NATION COVID-19 UPDATE
Warrior Nation UPDATE - September 26, 2020
In a spirit of transparency, Idabel Public Schools wants to make sure our parents have all the inf...

WARRIOR NATION COVID-19 UPDATE DOUG BROWN SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2020
Warrior Nation UPDATE - September 19, 2020
In a spirit of transparency, Idabel Public Schools wants ...

Warrior Nation UPDATE - September 11, 2020
In a spirit of transparency, Idabel Public Schools wants to make sure our parents have all the information they need to make the app...

Recently your student may have received a P-EBT card. This may have seemed random and very confusing to you as a parent. It was for me as a parent of two school aged children in I...

Warrior Nation UPDATE - September 4, 2020
In a spirit of transparency, Idabel Public Schools wants to make sure our parents have all the information they need to make the ap...
The #ipswarriors were recognized at the Oklahoma State Board of Education Meeting today for our exemplary strategies included in our “Returning to Learn” plan.
Carolyn Thomps...

Select the link below to see the Idabel Public Schools food service delivery schedule for our Virtual Week starting Monday August 24th and ending Friday August 28th. The Schedule ...

Back to School Checklist
As everyone is heading back to school, it is extremely important that students, staff, and parents take proper safety ...

Warrior Nation!
Idabel Public Schools considers the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s weekly COVID-19 Alert System, CDC recommendations and other health guidance to help us...
As we begin the new school year, we are working diligently to provide a safe learning environment for our students and staff. As always, safety is our top priority. We hope you...

COVID-19 Southeast Oklahoma Area Schools Response Guide What constitutes a school closure? COVID-19 PROTOCOL FOR AREA SCHOOLS DAILY SCREENING 1. Parents screening of their...

The Idabel Public Schools administration has revealed what the upcoming school year will look like.
IPS is offering three options to students this fall: traditional, blende...

Check out Superintendent Doug Brown's Warrior Report newsletter for June 2020. We are Preparing Champions for Life! GO WARRIORS! Superintendent's Warrior Report Newsletter

Be sure and check out the updated Idabel Public Schools Meal Service Schedule. Central Elementary: Curbside 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Route One:
Briar Cliff - 11:00 -11:30 ...

Essential Resources for Families Source: State Department of Education
As schools move to distance learning in the wake of COVID-19, families and caregivers are now facing a n...

How to Tackle Local Connectivity Issues Many communities lack large-scale access to broadband services, and many districts have not yet explored learning management systems t...
This email is being sent to all Superintendents, Principals and Athletic Directors. Please share with all other personnel at your school. March 26, 2020—1:30 p.m.—On March 25, ...

Hello, Warrior Nation, this is Superintendent Doug Brown. I need to officially announce the Oklahoma State School Board on the recommendation of State Superintendent Joy Hoffmeist...

March 23, 2020
Dear Warrior Nation family:
Today, state officials announced they will recommend to the state Board of Education that Oklahoma students not return to ...

From the McCurtain County Emergency Management Team: Update on the number of cases of COVID-19 in the State of Oklahoma: There are now 67 positive tests in Oklahoma as o...
From the McCurtain County Emergency Management Team: Update on the number of cases of COVID-19 in the State of Oklahoma: There are now 67 positive tests in Oklahoma as of 11 a...

Dear Warrior Nation parents and staff :
This afternoon, the s tate Board of Education voted to close all Oklahoma schools , effective immediately, unti l at least ...
Handwashing: A Family Activity
Handwashing can prevent 1 in 3 diarrhea-related sicknesses and 1 in 5 respiratory infections, such as a cold or the flu.
Handwashing is an...

Due to recent announcements and growing fear from the growing pandemic related to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) I felt it was necessary to inform you of my efforts to keep the panic ...
I would like to take a few moments to provide you with information regarding the upcoming Virtual Day at Idabel Public Schools. This event is a direct result of Idabel Public Sch...

Help Maintain Federal Funding for Schools with the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census will be available to complete on April 1 .
The Census determines how much federal funding ...

Elementary School Gives All Students Access to STREAM Education Elementary School Gives All Students Access to STREAM Education
by Amy Rath
In a fast-paced world that...

The District will be looking for volunteers and donors to help with beginning dirt work to help save on construction costs. Administrators, coaches, and band directors have all h...

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister recently announced that 104 Oklahoma high school students have been named to her 2020 Student Advisory Council, the fifth...

Idabel High School Vocational Agriculture classes are now using a high tech plasma cutter to create works of art with metal. It has taken several years and lots of effort to repai...

Thanks to a very generous donation from a local businessman Idabel Public Schools received a new bus for our 3-year olds Even Start program and Adult Education to use for years to...

The 2019-20 Mid-Level Quiz Bowl team has competed in the District Tournament at Valliant, the Regional Tournament at Atoka, and are preparing for the Area Tournament to be held at...

Congratulations to IHS senior Lilly van Gaal who was recently named as a Semifinalist for the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Lilly was chosen based on her academic performance, leade...
Construction plans are almost complete and the Board will be voting to sell the 1st bond to provide start up money for pre-construction expenses. All construction surveys are comp...

Cofounders and administrators, of the Ron Clark Academy, Ron Clark and Kim Bearden, hosted a workshop for an in-depth, intimate professional development event.
Ron and ...

The Pauls Valley Democrat Janelle Stecklein CNHI Oklahoma Capitol Bureau Chief/ State Reporter
Dec 3, 2019
Education groups are complaining the state’s latest A-F school re...

Idabel Public School’s latest bond project is underway and will put a capstone on the original plans from 1977 with the addition of a new 8 lane all-weather track and turf stadium...

Select the link below to access the school district webpage with our high school counselor's Scholarship Newsletters. Please feel free to share. #nextlevel #preparingchampions #GO...

Please select the link to view this month's Warrior Report the superintendent's newsletter. The second link will take to the Idabel School District webpage with a list of previous...

Higher Education Program Deadline October 1, 2019
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma's Higher Education Program's fall 2019 application is now open. The HEP is a scholarship and gr...

Idabel Central Elementary has completed creating a S.T.R.E.A.M. lab. S.T.R.E.A.M. stands for Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math. With so much emphasis on tec...
Idabel Middle School is forming a mentoring program for at-risk students. We are inviting select community members to participate in this special program. Our hopes are that, by...

Oklahoma’s public schools are poised to hire more teachers and make other classroom investments thanks to back-to-back years of increased education funding, but teacher recr...

Bus Route Changes effective Thursday August 15th, 2019 What a great start to a new school year! A fresh excitement has come over the Warrior Nation. With this new energy #ipswa...


Idabel High School athletes have had a busy schedule this summer. While other students are enjoying the pool, the beach or just time off our athletes will be competing and prepari...

Summer EBT is now taking applications! Please tell all your family and friends. Visit www.Chickasaw.net/SummerEBT or call (580)272-1178 to apply!
Request For Proposal/FSMC Services Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Fixed Price Contract for providing food service management services to the Idabel School District can be pi...
You may qualify for free food this summer! Apply now for the Chickasaw Nation's Summer EBT program for Children. Students receiving free and reduced school meals may qualify fo...
Recently the State Board of Education voted to approve the release of the new Oklahoma School Report Cards as required by state statute. Last year this new system was touted as a ...

Celebrate Read Across America by reading to Central Elementary Students! For those who are interested in coming to Central Elementary on Friday March 1, 2019 to read to our stude...
"Spread the Word" March is Disabilities Awareness Month. The first week of March the #ipswarriors Special Olympics team will host an Awareness Week called Spread the Word to ...

Congratulations to THREE Idabel Warriors! Donte Reece, Jhadi Harjo, and LaQuan Wells. All three made the Oklahoma Coaches Association All-Star by class Football Team. Donte as a D...

Idabel Public Schools’ Technology program is continuing to expand and influence students, staff and parents on the importance of students having access to the latest educational t...
Hofmeister announces 74 members of 2019 Student Advisory Council
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister today announced that 74 Oklahoma high school students...

Idabel Middle School recently had a Mr. IMS competition as a fundraiser for the National Junior Honor Society. Twenty boys vied for the title of Mr. IMS.
Zakolby Neal was cro...
Weyerhaeuser - Idabel Lumber Mill issued one of seven grant checks to Idabel Public Schools in the amount of $10,000 to assist in their Safe Schools for Education project. Idabel...

The state’s largest-ever teacher pay raise is shrinking the regional education investment gap, but a new federal report shows Oklahoma will need even more investment to reach what...
Idabel Public Schools is showing off across the state!
Recently the #ipswarriors had a couple of teams present at the Oklahoma Technology Association’s 2018 Encyclomedia C...
The Idabel High School Music Department would like to invite everyone to attend “A Taste of Christmas” on Thursday, December 13 th , 2018 at 6:30 pm in the Idabel High School A...

How to Prevent the Spread of Flu
The 2018-19 flu season is upon us in Oklahoma. Please take the following considerations into account in order to prevent the spread of the flu ...
Oklahoma State Department of Health County Clinics Offering Flu Vaccine Beginning October 1 with No Out-of-Pocket Cost
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) will offer...

Today, primary runoff elections could affect legislative representation in nearly 200 Oklahoma school districts. In fact, six seats will be decided today because there is no gener...

Idabel Public School District is excited to announce MySchoolBucks – September 1st, 2018! This new service allows you to pay for school fees or donate online using a credit/debit...
Please keep our students safe! Please click the link below and watch this video. Be on the lookout for the STOP arms when approaching a school bus.
https://www.facebook.com/mic...
OKLAHOMA CITY — Parents, before you send your children back to school, you can save some cash on certain items during Oklahoma’s tax-free weekend!
The holiday begins at 12:...
Attending Oklahoma Girls State from Idabel High are from left Reese Grant, Blakely Smith, Karigan Clay, and PaShioun Young. Their parents are Norman and Stephanie Grant, Allen an...

There will be physicals at IHS on May 2 beginning at 11:00 AM. Mrs. Ramsey will actually begin calling people out at around 10 AM and taking their vitals. We will do it by g...

Hot Happenings
Idabel Adds a Family Engagement Specialist
After reviewing program data and establishing program improvement goals, the 21st CCLC team in Idabel added a Famil...

March 26, 2018
Warrior Nation:
For the last few weeks, the possibility of a teacher walkout, scheduled to begin April 2nd, has dominated news headlines across the state....

During this time of heightened concern regarding school safety, we understand that students, parents, and staff members may be feeling anxious. The safety of all on our campuses i...
2018 State Superintendent’s Award for Arts Excellence: Students, Teachers & Administrators
The Oklahoma Alliance for Arts Education invites all juniors and seniors who have exc...

National Youth Science Camp Now Accepting Student Applications
Deadline: February 28
The National Youth Science Camp is an honors program for two high-achieving high schoo...
Applications for Full Scholarships to the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute Now Open
Encourage your students to apply for the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute (OSAI) at Quartz M...
Across the country, superintendents and school leaders are joining a growing national movement to address an urgent issue: too many children are missing too many days of school. M...
Idabel Primary South has won the Technology Challenge Building of the Month . During the month of August Primary South teachers have completed 111 challenges in the use of tec...
Please be on the lookout for the Blue Whale online game.
PRESS RELEASE
The LeFlore Country Sheriff's office recently investigated the death of an 11 year old juvenile male...

2017-18 Starts with Positive Projects Idabel Public
Schools has seen many positive projects and events in the last few years, but
we have seen several in the last few months....
State Department of Education Press Release Oklahoma Eye Doctor's Issue Warning SDE Press Release
Custom Player Cutouts Baseball Fundraiser!!! Baseball player cutouts $75.00 each to be placed on fence at all baseball games! __________________________________________________...
Below is an excerpt from a letter received from a local eye doctor about the solar eclipse that is being distributed to all staff members at Idabel Public Schools. Good afternoo...

2017 ALUMNI BANQUET
IDABEL HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA
catered by Roma's Italian Eatery of Idabel
October 7th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Honoring Distinguished Alumni:
Vic...
If you are still needing to enroll a student at Idabel High School, please come to the IHS office
Any student enrollment received after noon today will receive their schedule ...
Come enjoy some District Fast Pitch Softball tonight at 5:00 at the Idabel softball field. We will have KONA Ice at the game to help keep you cool! GO WARRIORS!

Wow, what a short summer and here we are ready to start 2017-18 school year. The JOM school supplies are ready to be given out on the 9th as a matter of fact anyone seeing this p...