šāØ Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by diving into stories that honor Indigenous voices and cultures! Check out these book suggestions written and/or illustrated by Native Americans and let your imagination soar. šŖ¶š What will you read first?
š Fall into something new! š We're looking for substitute teachers to help our students leaf through their learning. Flexible schedules, rewarding workāit's a season of change, and you could make a difference! š Apply today! Text TEACHOK to 405-233-8913.
NPS has been selected as an Energy Champion in the prestigious Energy Champions Leading the Advancement of Sustainable Schools (Energy CLASS) program. This recognition highlights the districtās dedication to implementing sustainable energy practices, reducing environmental impact, and fostering a culture of energy efficiency. Through this program, the district will receive resources and support to further its efforts in creating healthier, more sustainable learning environments for students, staff, and the community. #NPSProud #NPSGoodThings
Students from both high schools scrubbed in for a day hearing from healthcare professionals learning and touring multiple Norman Regional Health System facilities. š©ŗ They got a dose of real-world experience and learned what it takes to stitch together a future in healthcare. š©¹š
Own Your Power aims to empower teens to find, own, and share their power to live a life without vaping and weed. You can visit http://odmhsas.webflow.io for tools and resources to quit smoking.
Like most of you, we have been monitoring the severe weather predicted to impact our area since Sunday evening. Based on the information available at this time and out of an abundance of caution due to the timing of the potential weather threat, Norman Public Schools will be closed on Monday, November 18, 2024.
All before-school practices and activities have been canceled as well. We will continue to monitor the weather throughout the early afternoon and determine whether after-school practices and activities will be impacted.
Based on the forecast provided to us at this time, we plan for after-school activities and practices to take place. Again, if it changes, we will communicate otherwise as soon as possible.
šāØ Bravo to the Timberwolves for an incredible run of Little Shop of Horrors! Great job everyone! š± š
šāØ Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by diving into stories that honor Indigenous voices and cultures! Check out these book suggestions written and/or illustrated by Native Americans - (including two by a Norman High grad!) and let your imagination soar. šŖ¶š What will you read first?
š Today we celebrate Oklahoma Statehood Day! š¾ On this day in 1907, Oklahoma officially became the 46th state in the union. Letās take pride in our heritage and honor the rich history of our great state!
š Thank You Norman Public School Foundation!! Today the Foundation announced a $500,000 gift to create Foundation Labs at all 17 NPS elementary schools! š¬š»šØ The 2023 Bond included funds to build STEAM labs! The Foundationās gift will provide the innovative curriculum and materials to ensure all students can explore science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics in a fun and engaging way! We canāt wait to see the impact this will have on our future innovators! šāØ
Learn more about the labs at: https://bit.ly/foundationlabs
Ready for playoff football this weekend? š š£
A reminder of our Event Safety Guidelines for the benefit of all Tigers and Timberwolves fans: https://www.normanpublicschools.org/o/nps/page/athletics
Remember to get plenty of rest! Good sleep habits are connected to better physical and mental health.
Children and teenagers need more sleep than adults do. General guidelines:
š¤ages 3-12: 10-12 hours each day
š¤ages 13-17: about nine hours each day
#NPSMentalHealthMonday
On Veterans Day, we come together to recognize and thank the courageous men and women who have served in our nationās military. Your service and sacrifice ensure the freedoms we cherish.
NPS proudly honors all veterans within our community.
Bravo to the talented Norman High students for their amazing performance of Silent Sky! šš
Their hard work and passion truly brought this inspiring story to life. We couldnāt be #NPSProud-er! š
Happy STEM Day! šš¬ A day to celebrate how our students are 'building' knowledge, 'engineering' fun, and 'calculating' their path to success! š§ š”
As Norman High performs Silent Sky this week, #TBT to another time the Tigers brought the stage to life. šāØ We may not remember the name of the play, but we definitely remember the hard work and creativity of the cast.
Talking to your kids about substance abuse use can be intimidating. The Talk They Hear You app can help.
The app shows parents how to turn everyday situations into opportunities to talk with their kids about alcohol and other drugs. It also equips them with the necessary skills, confidence, and knowledge to start and continue these conversations as their kids get older! #NPSMentalHealthMonday
NPS celebrates and honors the rich histories, diverse cultures, and significant contributions of Native Americans. This month is an opportunity to reflect, learn, and appreciate the vibrant traditions and resilience of Indigenous peoples. Letās come together to recognize the important role Native Americans have played in shaping our nation and community.
Start Strong, Finish Strong šŖ Regular attendance sets the foundation for a successful school year.
GOOD LUCK AT STATE! šāāļøšāāļø
The NHS Boys and Girls teams and three NNHS individuals will compete at the State Cross Country Meet tomorrow! Weāre #NPSProud of your hard work and dedication. Bring your best and make us proud! šŖ
