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
9 days ago, Arin Smith
students walking in a parade
students walking in a parade
high school drumline
teacher waving
students walking in a parade
high school drumline
teacher waving
mom taking a photo of her student
students walking in a parade
high school drumline
It's August, but we're already thinking about our high schools' fundraising weeks. 👏

So are our students! Student Councils at all three high schools work year-round to make sure their spring fundraising week is a success. 💰💥 #ShineYourLight
10 days ago, Arin Smith
mentally, we're here
mentally, we're here
mentally, we're here
Cimarron’s 8th grade WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) leaders rolled out a warm welcome for incoming 6th graders before the school year began! It was the perfect way for Cimarron’s newest students to learn the ropes and feel at home thanks to their school leaders. 👏🐾 #ShineYourLight
11 days ago, Arin Smith
students doing an activity in a circle
students sitting in bleachers
students smiling
students listening to a leader
students posing
It's red day in Pre-K! 🖍️🎈🍎

Centennial Pre-K is learning all about the color red through crafts, songs and even their clothes! 😎 #ShineYourLight
12 days ago, Arin Smith
pre schooles working on a craft at their table
pre schooler working on a craft at their table
teacher helping a pre schooler work on a craft at their table
pre schooler working on a craft at their table
pre schooler working on a craft at their table
pre schooler working on a craft at their table
teacher helping a pre schooler work on a craft at their table
pre schooler working on a craft at their table
A shirt for every single employee. 👏💜

Huge thank you to Kirkpatrick Bank for donating shirts so all of our employees can rep EPS year-round! And a big shoutout to our EPS Foundation Student Ambassadors for organizing and placing a shirt on every seat at Convocation, ensuring each employee had a surprise waiting for them at Convocation.

We can’t wait to see purple shining all over town! #ShineYourLight
15 days ago, Arin Smith
shirts set up on chairs in a gym
shirts set up on chairs in a gym
students setting up shirts on chairs in a gym
shirts set up on chairs in a gym
students setting up shirts on chairs in a gym
shirts set up on chairs in a gym
students setting up shirts on chairs in a gym
shirts set up on chairs in a gym
teachers in purple t shirts
A shirt for every single employee. 👏💜

Huge thank you to Kirkpatrick Bank for donating shirts so all of our employees can rep EPS year-round! And a big shoutout to our EPS Foundation Student Ambassadors for organizing and placing a shirt on every seat at Convocation, ensuring each employee had a surprise waiting for them at Convocation.

We can’t wait to see purple shining all over town! #ShineYourLight
15 days ago, Arin Smith
shirts set up on chairs in a gym
shirts set up on chairs in a gym
students setting up shirts on chairs in a gym
shirts set up on chairs in a gym
students setting up shirts on chairs in a gym
shirts set up on chairs in a gym
students setting up shirts on chairs in a gym
shirts set up on chairs in a gym
teachers in purple t shirts
Welcome back, EPS! ✨
Our halls are prepped, our classrooms are ready and we’re so excited to kick off another year of learning! Here’s to making the 2025–26 school year our brightest yet! 💜✴️ #ShineYourLight
17 days ago, Arin Smith
EPS back to school
Recap of our Support Employee Career Fair! Thank you to everyone who came out. 🌟🟣

If you missed our career fair but are interested in working for Edmond Public Schools, head to edmondschools.net/careers. #ShineYourLight
about 1 month ago, Arin Smith
people talking during a career fair
people talking during a career fair
woman standing next to a sign at a career fair
people talking during a career fair
people talking during a career fair
people talking during a career fair
people talking during a career fair
people talking during a career fair
🦋 #ThrowbackThursday | Every month during the 2024-25 school year, Frontier hosted Butterfly Club! Students at Frontier partnered with students from Santa Fe's Environmental Club to learn all about butterflies and work on butterfly themed crafts. #ShineYourLight
about 2 months ago, Arin Smith
students who participate in butterfly club
teacher explaining something to students outside
2 girls hugging
high school student helping younger students at a table
students laughing
teachers and students holding up pieces of art
teacher laughing with student
high school student helping younger students at a table
🗣️ Central Enrollment is Now Open!
Central Enrollment is a place for families to enroll in person and ask questions regarding enrollment.

📍: Memorial High School Welcome Center
Address: 1000 E 15th St
🗓️: July 7–17
🕗 : Monday–Thursday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Online enrollment is available anytime at edmondschools.net/enroll.

📞 Have questions? Call Central Enrollment at (405) 726-7900 between July 7–18.
about 2 months ago, Arin Smith
EDMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS New to EPS? You may enroll your child any time at: EDMONDSCHOOLS.NET/ENROLL Online applications will not be processed until our sites reopen In-person assistance will only be available at: CENTRAL ENROLLMENT Memorial High School Welcome Center | 1000 E 15th St July 7th - 17th Monday - Thursday | 8am - 4pm For more information visit edmondschools.net/enroll or call Central Enrollment at (405) 726-7900 from July 7th - 18th
We are hiring and we want to meet YOU!

Join us at our Support Employee Career Fair on July 18th where you will be able to explore open positions and meet with administrators! 🟣✴️

📆: July 18, 2025
⏰: 9-11:30am
📍: 1001 W Danforth Rd.

For more information, head to edmondschools.net/careers. We can't wait to meet you! #ShineYourLight
about 2 months ago, Arin Smith
Support Employee CAREER FAIR EDMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS July 18th Edmond North High School 9am - 11:30am Want to join the EPS family? We are looking to recruit qualified candidates to add to our team. See if any of our opportunities are right for you! Key Positions & Openings * Classroom Assistants * Child Nutrition * Transportation * Lunch/Recess Monitors - Clerical * Custodial * Maintenance Bright Beginnings EMPLOYEE CHILD CARE
Our wonderful custodians had the opportunity to attend a Professional Development session this summer where they learned more about their equipment and implemented new techniques to keep our buildings safe and clean! 🧼👏 #ShineYourLight
about 2 months ago, Arin Smith
custodians learning how to use machines at a professional development
custodians learning how to use machines at a professional development
custodians learning how to use machines at a professional development
custodians learning how to use machines at a professional development
custodians learning how to use machines at a professional development
In observance of July 4th, all EPS offices will be closed on Thursday, July 3rd and Friday, July 4th.
about 2 months ago, Arin Smith
edmond public schools offices wil be closed in observance of july 4th independence day
🦅🔵 The Edmond Public Schools Board of Education approved Wendy Smelser as the new Summit principal for the 2025-26 school year. Ms. Smelser has served as an Assistant Principal at Summit for the past three years and is thrilled to step into this new role as she leads the Eagles! #ShineYourLight
2 months ago, Arin Smith
Ms. Smelser has served as an assistant principal at Summit for the past three years and brings over 20 years of experience in education. Throughout her career, she has worked as a teacher and school counselor at both the elementary and secondary levels in Arkansas, Iowa, Michigan and Oklahoma. Since moving to Edmond in 2014, she has been proud to serve in Edmond Public Schools in various roles. Ms. Smelser is driven by her mission to believe in all children and is passionate about building strong relationships within the school community. She is thrilled to continue leading and serving the Summit Eagle Family in this new role!
The Edmond Public Schools Board of Education approved Bethany Lorenz as the new Sequoyah principal for the 2025-26 school year. Mrs. Lorenz brings extensive experience and expertise to EPS and we're thrilled to have her leading the Cougars. 🐾🟣 #ShineYourLight
3 months ago, Arin Smith
Mrs. Lorenz brings over two decades of educational experience, including 10+ years in school leadership as an Assistant Principal at Deer Creek High School. Mrs. Lorenz has a strong background in instructional leadership, teacher mentoring, curriculum development and student support systems. She has served in various leadership capacities, from AP Coordinator and RTI organizer to PLC facilitator and instructional rounds leader. Prior to administration, she taught a range of biology courses for 13 years and was recognized as Putnam City’s District Teacher of the Year and Oklahoma’s Outstanding Biology Teacher. Mrs. Lorenz is excited to lead Sequoyah and foster academic excellence, collaborative learning, and student success.
Summer Enrichment is off to a great start! 😎 Session 1 is already wrapping up, and students have been busy building waterslides, molding pottery, kneading bread dough and so much more (seriously--there's a session for everyone!)! 👏 Want to join the fun? There’s still time! Sessions 2, 3, and 4 are open for registration. Sign up your student today at edmondschools.net/summer. You can also find a list of all session offerings at this link!
3 months ago, Arin Smith
students during summer enrichment working on their projects
students during summer enrichment working on their projects
art supplies on a table
students during summer enrichment working on their projects
students during summer enrichment working on their projects
students during summer enrichment working on their projects
students during summer enrichment working on their projects
students during summer enrichment working on their projects
We had the honor of celebrating some amazing student at staff achievements at the June Board of Education Meeting! 💫 Congratulations to: 👏 Heidi Walter, John Ross--OSTA State Elementary Science Teacher of the Year 👏 Charli Shelton, Heritage--OSTA New Horizons Award 👏 Aeon Nguyen, Edmond Santa Fe HS--Perfect ACT 👏 Edmond Memorial Boys Tennis--6A State Champs 👏 Edmond Memorial Girls Tennis--6A State Champs 👏 Edmond Memorial Girls Track--6A State Champs 👏 Edmond North Girls Golf--6A State Champs 👏 Edmond Santa Fe Baseball--6A State Champs WOW, Edmond! Way to shine! 🟣✴️ #ShineYourLight
3 months ago, Arin Smith
award winners holding their awards
award winners holding their awards
award winners holding their awards
award winners holding their awards
award winners holding their awards
award winners holding their awards
award winners holding their awards
👏 EPS principals and administrators gathered for a final meeting of the 2024–25 school year to celebrate accomplishments, look ahead to next year and give a warm send-off to those wrapping up their time with EPS! 🟣✴️
3 months ago, Arin Smith
administrators talking during a meeting
administrators talking during a meeting
administrators talking during a meeting
administrators talking during a meeting
administrators talking during a meeting
administrators talking during a meeting
☀️⛱️ Have a great summer, EPS! Students, we'll see you back on August 14! #ShineYourLight
3 months ago, Arin Smith
have a great summer
PEACE OUT, 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR! ✌️✨ Thanks for shining your light this year, EPS! #ShineYourLight
3 months ago, Arin Smith
student smiling
students hugging
student getting into a car
students hugging
teacher amiling
students leaving school
students hugging
student getting into a bus
student smiling