At last night's meeting, the Edmond Board of Education approved Stephanie Lowery as the head principal of Ida Freeman Elementary for the 2026-27 school year! Mrs. Lowery brings two decades of leadership and experience and we are thrilled to see the impact she has on the Jaguars! 🐆✨
about 19 hours ago, Arin Smith
Stephanie Lowery Mrs. Lowery is a career educator who brings two decades worth of experience to our district. Most recently, she has been head principal at Hills Elementary in the Santa Fe South School District for the past four years. Before that, Mrs. Lowery was a 1st grade teacher, reading interventionist, lead teacher, instructional coach and assistant principal in Norman and Mid-Del. She is an instructional leader focused on improving student outcomes and developing teachers while also improving school culture. Mrs. Lowery is excited to bring her experience to Ida Freeman and cannot wait to lead the Jaguars starting in August.
📢 Important Information Regarding Summer Hours

All elementary and middle school offices will be closed through July 31. High school offices and district offices will be open Monday–Thursday from 8am to 4pm. High school offices will be closed for lunch from 11:30am to 12:30pm each day.

Central Enrollment will be open Monday–Thursday, July 6–16 at Memorial's Welcome Center for families who need enrollment assistance.

Families can continue to enroll online at any time by visiting edmondschools.net/enroll. Enrollment applications will begin processing during Central Enrollment or when school registrars return on August 1.
2 days ago, Arin Smith
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‼️ It's not too late to enroll your student in Summer Enrichment! There are a variety of topics/interests for your student to choose from including Plant Care & Creativity, Cooking Camp, Music Party, Creative Writing and so much more!

☀️ Sessions are 4 days a week in the month of June from 8:30am - 12:15pm. Students may attend as many sessions as they would like! Each session is $125 for EPS students and $150 for out of district students.

🔗 | For a list of course offerings and for the registration link, head to edmondschools.net/summer.
8 days ago, Arin Smith
student working on a science project
students looking at a plant
student laughing
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student looking at a plant
student working on a project
student working on a science project
Summer Enrichment Program SESSIONS INCLUDE Archery, Movie Making Pottery, Creative Writing, Cooking & many more! REGISTER ONLINE SCAN TO SIGN UP Attend I session or all 4 sessions $120 per session SESSION 1: JUNE 2-5 SESSION 2: JUNE 9-12 SESSION 3: JUNE 16-18 & 20 SESSION 4: JUNE 23-26 8:15am - 12:15pm Frontier Elementary School 4901 Explorer Drive, Edmond OK
Summer is HERE! ☀️🥳 Thank you for all of your hard work, EPS! Enjoy your summer break! We are excited to welcome you back in the fall! ✨ #ShineYourLight
14 days ago, Arin Smith
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A few raindrops and chilly temps weren’t going to stop Beach Day at the Early Childhood Center! 🌊🧥

The beach towels may have traded places with jackets, but the fun was full steam ahead with themed activities, water and plenty of imagination! 😉 #ShineYourLight
15 days ago, Arin Smith
young student playing with bubbles
young students playing with water
young students playing with chalk and water
young students playing with sponges
young student playing with shaving cream
young student playing with bubbles
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young student playing with tools
young student playing with water
young student playing with bubbles
Even with just a few days left in the school year, learning is still going strong in North's IA Biology class! 🧬

This week, Mrs. Jackson’s students explored genetics through a hands-on lab where they tested whether they carry the ability to taste PTC: a harmless substance that some people taste as extremely bitter, while others can’t taste at all. Students worked with their own DNA samples and got real-world lab experience while learning how traits can be passed down through genetics! #ShineYourLight
15 days ago, Arin Smith
teacher watching a student conduct an experiment
science experiment
teacher watching a student conduct an experiment
Cimarron's 8th grade IA students headed to the Media Center for their first-ever Socratic Cafe ☕📚

After conducting Socratic Seminars in class throughout their reading of Fahrenheit 451, students wrapped up the unit with a combined seminar where all classes came together to engage in discussion about the book.

With coffee shop style seating and refreshments between sessions, the Media Center turned into a space built for collaboration and critical thinking! 💭 #ShineYourLight
16 days ago, Arin Smith
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socratic cafe set up
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students talking at a table about a book
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Students receiving individualized support in Mrs. Radle's class have been working all year on various art projects for their big end-of year exhibit. Peers, families and staff all gathered to celebrate the creativity and hard work this class has put in! 🎨👏 #ShineYourLight
16 days ago, Arin Smith
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Edmond Public Schools' second annual Fine Arts Festival was a success! Attendees were treated to student performances, art stations and much more. The arts are alive and well in Edmond Public Schools! 🌸✨ #ShineYourLight
17 days ago, Arin Smith
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student playing a saxophone
students hugging and smiling
students performing on stage
students performing on stage
teeachers posing
student art station
student art station
show choir performing
student singing on stage
Because of severe weather in the area that's expected to continue for a couple hours, graduation is canceled for tonight.

All three Graduations will be held tomorrow at 10am, we will pick up where we left off in the ceremony. Graduates need to be at their high school at 9am.

Thank you for your understanding.
18 days ago, Arin Smith
all high school graduations rescheduled saturday may 16 10am
One of the sweetest traditions this time of year is the senior clap-out. 🎓👏 Seniors who attended EPS elementary schools had back to their old stomping grounds to reunite with teachers, walk the halls and celebrate with elementary students! These buildings helped shape them in their elementary years, and today they walk the stage. Congratulations, class of 2026! 🥳 #ShineYourLight
19 days ago, Arin Smith
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students walking halls with caps and gowns
students walking halls with caps and gowns
1st graders, authors or illustrators? All of the above! 👏

Ms. Riley’s class at John Ross used their talents to write and illustrate their very own book, and of course, they celebrated with a publishing party complete with book readings and a walk down the red carpet. 🌟📚
22 days ago, Arin Smith
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students with their book
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teacher helping a student read a book
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teacher helping a student read a book
teacher helping a student read a book
girl reading a book
teacher helping a student read a book
A tea fit for a mother! 🫖🌸

Angie Debo's Mother's Day Tea was the perfect kickoff for Mother's Day weekend! The dolphins celebrated with tea, handmade gifts and small treats! 😋 #ShineYourLight
23 days ago, Arin Smith
boy giving his mom a crown
mothers day tea table set up
girl laughing
boy with handmade flowers
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mothers day tea table set up
One last Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week post for a very special group of employees... our retirees. ❤️

This year's group of retirees has dedicated over 1,000 years of service in education (let that sink in 🤯). We are grateful for the commitment these employees have shown and we wish them nothing but the absolute best in this next chapter of life! ✨ #ShineYourLight
25 days ago, Arin Smith
group of retirees
reiree with their plaque shaking hands of board members
reiree with their plaque shaking hands of board members
reiree with their plaque shaking hands of board members
reiree with their plaque shaking hands of board members
reiree with their plaque shaking hands of board members
reiree with their plaque shaking hands of board members
reiree with their plaque shaking hands of board members
❤️ Just a glimpse of the appreciation being shared across our schools this week! Huge shoutout to our Parent Organizations for the time, thought and care they put into making our staff feel valued. ✨ #ShineYourLight
28 days ago, Arin Smith
teacher appreciation week
teacher appreciation week
teacher appreciation week
teacher appreciation week

We had the opportunity to recognize some outstanding achievements from our students and staff at the May Board Meeting! Please help us to celebrate these accomplishments:

🌳 Great Expectations Model Schools: Frontier, Heritage, John Ross, West Field
🎭 Oklahoma Education Award for Arts Excellence
🎵 State Champs: Edmond Combined Winter Guard
🤝 Chelsea Foo - EACT outgoing President

Way to shine, EPS! ✨ #ShineYourLight

28 days ago, Arin Smith
award winners standing with their awards
award winners standing with their awards
award winners standing with their awards
award winners standing with their awards
At last night's meeting, the Edmond Board of Education approved promotions for two of our district administrators. Dr. Debreon Davis was named Chief of Schools & Staff and Dr. Anthony Rose was named Chief of Academics. Help us celebrate these two established leaders in our district! 👏🎉 #ShineYourLight
29 days ago, Arin Smith
CHIEF OF SCHOOLS & STAFF Dr. Debreon Davis Dr. Davis is a product of Edmond Public Schools and has dedicated her career to the district. She has 17 years experience in the district as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, head principal and most recently as our Executive Director of Secondary Education. She strongly believes in the power of education and the importance of leadership at all levels across the district. Dr. Davis is the recipient of the National Milken Educator Award and is a TEDx speaker. Outside of work, you will find her spending time with her family, reading, giving back to our community through service or working
CHIEF OF ACADEMICS Dr. Anthony Rose Dr. Rose has spent his entire career with Edmond Public Schools, bringing 19 years of experience to this new position. For the last four years, he has been our Executive Director of Educational Services. Dr. Rose was also a middle and high school teacher, middle school administrator and head principal. In 2011, he was named EPS District Teacher of the Year. Dr. Rose believes in providing our teachers and staff members with all of the tools they need to help our students succeed. Throughout his career he has worked to create collaborative teams focused on overall student success. Away from the office, Dr. Rose enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters and working with his
Our favorite week of the year is coming up! ✴️💜

This upcoming week, May 4-8, is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! Our staff works tirelessly over the course of the school year, and we are excited to celebrate all of their hard work. Thank a teacher or school staff member this week! 👏 #ShineYourLight
about 1 month ago, Arin Smith
HAPPY TEACHER AND STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK MAY 4-8
The Edmond Public Schools Red Dirt Book Award, established in 2018, highlights recent books that our students truly enjoy. Each year, middle school media directors select 14–16 amazing titles across a variety of genres.

Students who read at least 3 books get the chance to vote for their favorite before the early April deadline, giving them a real voice in choosing the winner!

🏆 The 2026 Red Dirt Intermediate Book Award winner is The Last Dragon on Mars by Scott Reintgen!

This program is all about inspiring a love of reading, discovering new stories, and empowering students to share their opinions. ❤️📖 #ShineYourLight

about 1 month ago, Arin Smith
red dirt book award winner
We want to see you at Summer Enrichment! ☀️😎

There are a variety of topics/interests for your student to choose from!

Sessions are 4 days a week in the month of June from 8:30am - 12:15pm. Students may attend as many sessions as they would like! Each session is $125 for EPS students and $150 for out of district students.

🔗 | For a list of course offerings and for the registration link, head to edmondschools.net/summer.
about 1 month ago, Arin Smith
Summer Enrichment