And just like that, semester 1 is a wrap! Have a safe Winter Break, EPS! ❄️💫 #ShineYourLight
Sunset knows how to celebrate a semester well done! 🙌 Winter Wonderland Day is the perfect kickoff to break after months of hard work! ❄️🛝 #ShineYourLight
✨ It has been a week full of celebration and recognition, and today we are excited to announce our December Core Value Award Winners! ✨
✴️ Kesha Flurry, EL Teacher at Angie Debo, was nominated for HOPE. Mrs Flurry consistently demonstrates bravery, courage and perseverance through her actions and the way she shows up for others. Her example inspires those around her to remain hopeful and continue doing meaningful work for the good of our students and community.
✴️ Kaylyn Baker, Speech-Language Pathologist at John Ross, was nominated for BELONGING. Ms. Baker takes the lead in daily dismissal and also organizes our annual John Ross Pickleball Tournament. Kaylyn partners with the John Ross PTO to create an inclusive, well-planned event that benefits our students and staff. She takes initiative and embodies belonging everyday.
✴️ Kiona Fowler, District Secondary MTSS Specialist, was nominated for COLLABORATION. Kiona has been working closely with various middle schools to provide targeted academic support for students who need additional intervention. Kiona’s passion for ensuring students have the tools and support they need is evident in her daily efforts. She helps remove barriers to learning and supports students in building confidence and academic success.
We are so thankful for each of these staff members and their commitment to EPS. 👏
❤️ Thank you to Bank of Oklahoma for being our Core Value Award Sponsor! #ShineYourLight
❤️ We loved hosting our graduating student teachers for a celebratory meal and an opportunity to learn more about EPS from both district and building administrators. It was a great chance to connect, answer questions and cheer them on as they prepare to begin their careers in education! ✨📚 #ShineYourLight
Students in Cheyenne’s engineering class landed on Mars! 😮
Using only household materials, they engineered their own “Mars Rovers” and put them to the test, ensuring their marble “passengers” touched down safely. #ShineYourLight
Using only household materials, they engineered their own “Mars Rovers” and put them to the test, ensuring their marble “passengers” touched down safely. #ShineYourLight
These Central Tigers are getting in the holiday spirit! Students spent some time today creating their own ornaments to take home. 🌲✨ #ShineYourLight
Science, technology, engineering and... bananas? 🍌
Students at Russell Dougherty put their robotics skills to the test in a friendly competition where teams (like the bananas and the tornadoes) designed robots to complete multiple tasks. Students' families even came to cheer them on! ✨🤖 #ShineYourLight
Students at Russell Dougherty put their robotics skills to the test in a friendly competition where teams (like the bananas and the tornadoes) designed robots to complete multiple tasks. Students' families even came to cheer them on! ✨🤖 #ShineYourLight
⭐️ Please join us in celebrating our incredible 2025–26 Support Employees of the Year!
These employees make a meaningful difference every day, and we are honored to have them on the EPS team. Congratulations to everyone! 👏✨ #ShineYourLight
These employees make a meaningful difference every day, and we are honored to have them on the EPS team. Congratulations to everyone! 👏✨ #ShineYourLight
State champs! We were honored to recognize Memorial's Girls Cross Country Team for winning the 6A State Championship at our December Board of Education meeting! Way to go, bulldogs! 🏆🏃♀️ #ShineYourLight
We’re thrilled to announce that the EPS Board of Education has approved Jenny Williams as the new Post Oak Elementary principal and Linzi Clem as the new Will Rogers Elementary principal for the 2026–27 school year. Both are experienced EPS educators, and we’re honored to have them leading these schools! 👏⭐️ #ShineYourLight
Both will remain in their current positions until the end of the school year.
One of our favorite holiday traditions! 🎈
After reading Balloons Over Broadway, a book detailing the history of the Macy's Day Parade, many of our elementary schools create their own parade balloons and celebrate with a hallway parade. It’s a day filled with smiles, color and lots of holiday anticipation! Cross Timbers had a great celebration! ⭐️🫧 #ShineYourLight
After reading Balloons Over Broadway, a book detailing the history of the Macy's Day Parade, many of our elementary schools create their own parade balloons and celebrate with a hallway parade. It’s a day filled with smiles, color and lots of holiday anticipation! Cross Timbers had a great celebration! ⭐️🫧 #ShineYourLight
Celebrating what makes us unique! 💫 Heritage's annual Celebrate Differences Campaign is a 3 week period that just wrapped up at the end of November! This campaign empowers all Heritage Heroes to celebrate their differences, strengths and individuality while promoting acceptance, belonging and friendship for all students. 🫂❤️ #ShineYourLight
To wrap up Native American Heritage Month, our talented Indian Education Department hosted a showcase for students and staff featuring tribal dances and traditional regalia. It’s always a treat to see our Indian Education team share their culture and expertise!✨ #ShineYourLight
The Edmond Police Department is visiting several of our elementary schools to share important lessons on online safety with 5th graders. This week, Ida Freeman students learned how to protect their personal information and recognize potential online risks. Thank you, EPD, for keeping our students and community safe! 👩💻👏 #ShineYourLight
Brandon Weeden, former NFL quarterback, MLB player, OSU standout -- and most importantly, an EPS grad -- was honored today as Cross Timbers’ Champion of Hope of the Week! 🌟
He reminded students to dream big, set goals and to ALWAYS be respectful. Brandon even stuck around for the Friday dance! 🕺
Fun fact: Brandon went to Charles Haskell, Summit and Santa Fe! #ShineYourLight
He reminded students to dream big, set goals and to ALWAYS be respectful. Brandon even stuck around for the Friday dance! 🕺
Fun fact: Brandon went to Charles Haskell, Summit and Santa Fe! #ShineYourLight
Culinary students at North are 🌟sharpening🌟 their knife skills, safely, of course! Under careful supervision, they practiced a variety of cutting techniques on a potato to build both skill and confidence in the kitchen. 👏🥔 #ShineYourLight
A little stretching and teamwork goes a long way in PE at Sunset! 🤸♀️ #ShineYourLight
🎉 Congratulations to our 2026 National Merit Semifinalists! 🎉
More than 1.3 million high school juniors entered the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program, and just over 16,000 students nationwide were selected. We are proud to share that 21 EPS high school students earned this prestigious recognition! We are so proud! #ShineYourLight
More than 1.3 million high school juniors entered the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program, and just over 16,000 students nationwide were selected. We are proud to share that 21 EPS high school students earned this prestigious recognition! We are so proud! #ShineYourLight
👮♂️ Officer Puryear of the Edmond Police Department visited Ida Freeman to share safety tips with our Jaguars! We’re grateful for EPD’s partnership in keeping our school and community safe. 💙 #ShineYourLight
K Start is a wrap and our kindergartners are officially sorted into their classes! 🎉 Ida Freeman celebrated with a parade and the North drumline brought the energy. Here’s to a fun-filled year in kindergarten! 🎨 #ShineYourLight
