Oologah-Talala School District

Happy Friday Mustang family! This is a friendly reminder the we are on Spring Break next week. Students will return to class on Monday, March 25. Also, we will be in school on April 12, April 19, and May 3 to make up for snow days. At this time, we are still out of school on May 10. Have a wonderful Spring Break!

INVITATION TO BID Oologah-Talala Public Schools Independent School District #4 PO Box 189 Oologah, Oklahoma 74053 Notice is hereby given that Oologah-Talala Public Schools will receive sealed bids at the Central Administration Office until 11:30 AM on the 1st day of March, 2024, with bids to be opened and reviewed at 12:00 PM. Blank bid forms may be picked up at the Central Office or found on the school website. The following vehicles will be sold to the highest bidder: 1997 Ford F-350, 157,112 miles, last 5 of VIN 44234 2005 Chevrolet U.S. Bus, capacity 17 & 3, 104,661 miles, last 5 of VIN 03627 1991 IH Bluebird Bus, capacity 47, 74,365 miles, last 5 of VIN 41079 DATED: Thursday, February 8, 2024 Link to Bid Sheet : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-m-d3tMYClZ-VpGNj6zPQStiOjWCSy-7/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117062745500485670462&rtpof=true&sd=true

Good morning, Mustang families! Unfortunately, we are going to close school for a snow day today. While there are portions of our district that have clear roads, there are many roads that are still unsafe for buses and teen drivers. We understand that it is inconvenient for school to be closed another day, but the safety of our students and staff are our top priority. Since this is a snow day, no work will be sent for students. Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe!

Good evening, Mustang families! We are actively monitoring road conditions in hopes we are able to have school tomorrow. Some of the roads across the district are clear, but many others remain icy. We are hoping that above-freezing temperatures overnight will melt the remaining roads. We will monitor the roads again tomorrow morning and communicate with families by 6:00 A.M. if we will be closed. A morning message will only be sent if the campus is closed. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Oologah-Talala Public Schools will be CLOSED on Monday, January 22 due to inclement weather and slick roads. This will be counted as a snow day, so no work will be sent home for students. Information regarding athletic events will be sent tomorrow. Stay safe and warm!

Out of an abundance of caution, OTPS will be transitioning to Distance Learning for tomorrow, January 17. Please check your student's Google Classroom or follow directions sent by his or her teacher for instructions regarding class work. If you have questions, please contact your student's teacher.

Oologah-Talala Public Schools will be CLOSED on Tuesday, January 16 due to inclement weather. This will be counted as a snow day, so no work will be sent home for students. Stay safe and warm!

Good evening, Mustangs! As you know, there is some unpredictable weather coming our way for the next few days! I want to assure you that we are diligently following weather reports and will update families as soon as we possibly can if school needs to be called off. If school is closed, we will send a text message to all families through our messaging system, and we will update our school social media and website. We will also notify area television stations. Have a great evening, and stay safe and warm!

Happy New Year, Mustangs! We hope you all had a wonderful break, and we look forward to welcoming our students back to school tomorrow morning!

Support the Mustangs and order a t-shirt for playoffs! Orders close at 3:00 today. Click this link for more information: https://oologahfootballplayoffs2023.itemorder.com/shop/product/36294705/

It's not too late to get your ticket for the OTPS Athletic Hall of Fame banquet, taking place on Thursday evening. Please join us as we celebrate our five new inductees and acknowledge their outstanding contributions to Oologah athletics!

Happy Custodian's Appreciation Day to the custodial staff of OTPS! This incredible group of people work so hard to keep our campus clean and safe, and we appreciate them so much!

Congratulations to the Lady Mustangs and Coach Sebock for advancing to the Regional Softball Tournament!

Tomorrow is our first Distance Learning Day of the year! Please be sure to watch for notifications from your student's school regarding expectations for the day. Have a great Friday, Mustangs!

The Mustangs are taking on the Zebras this Friday evening at 7:00 in Claremore! If you plan to attend the game, please be sure that you are aware of Claremore's updated safety protocols, which can be found on our Facebook page and website. Go Mustangs!

It's not too late to fill out the Free and Reduced Lunch Application for the 2023-2024 school year! The link below will take you to our website where you will find directions for how to fill the form out online. If you prefer a printed copy, please contact your child's school, and they will send one home for you. Every application that is completed helps our school receive additional money toward important instructional programs. Thank you for your participation and help! Link to website: https://www.oologah.k12.ok.us/page/free-and-reduced-app

Good afternoon Mustang families! This is a friendly reminder that there will be no school on Monday, September 4th in honor of Labor Day. We will welcome our students back on Tuesday. Enjoy your holiday weekend!

Good afternoon Oologah parents and guardians, In light of recent events at other school districts, we will have additional law enforcement presence from both the Roger's County Sheriff's Office and the Town of Oologah Police Department at this Friday's football game. There will also be additional rules and regulations. First, no student backpacks will be allowed in Mustang Stadium. There will be no re-entry once you leave the game and no entry after half-time. Students in grades PreK-8th must be accompanied by an adult and all students should remain in the stands during the game, with the exception of visiting the concession stand and bathrooms. We also request that you do not bring large bags into the stadium or consider bringing bags that are clear. Additional rules will be sent through email and posted on the district website. Please ensure that you have reviewed these precautions prior to coming to Friday night's game. Thank you for your support and for taking care to observe these rules for the safety of our students, staff, families, and guests.

Due to the recent threats that have taken place at Union Public Schools, we are reaching out in an overabundance of caution to inform you of the security measures we are taking to ensure your child is safe at school. We have been in communication with teachers, staff, upper administration, and law enforcement to ensure extra safety measures are in place. This is not to alarm our students and families, but rather to provide peace of mind in knowing your students are safe and taken care of while they are at school. Although there have not been any immediate threats specifically to Oologah-Talala Public Schools, we will be restricting access to our buildings as well as increasing administrative and security presence in hallways and at recess. As always, please do not hesitate to call the school with any questions or concerns.

The Mustangs kick off their 2023-2024 football season tomorrow evening! Gametime has been pushed back to 8:00 due to the extreme heat. We hope to see you there! Let's go Mustangs!