Our 2025–26 Excellence in Leadership Award recipient is Catherine Johnston, Assistant Principal at Santa Fe! 👏

Each year, EPS and the EPS Foundation recognize an outstanding leader who makes a lasting impact across the district. We surprised Ms. Johnston while she was leading the Student Foundations Committee, just one of the many ways she supports students and staff at Santa Fe!

She will be formally recognized at the Celebration of Excellence and at Meet the Stars alongside all of our 2025–26 award winners. 🌟 #ShineYourLight

about 18 hours ago, Arin Smith
award winners holding their awards
woman being surprised with an award in a high school
woman being surprised with an award in a high school
woman being surprised with an award in a high school
award recipient standing with administrators and students
woman being surprised with an award in a high school
woman being surprised with an award in a high school
woman being surprised with an award in a high school
💪 Battle of the Books! 📚

3rd–5th graders at West Field put their knowledge of the 2026 Sequoyah Book Award nominees to the test! 📚 Classes gathered to cheer on their favorite teams as students worked together to match book facts to the correct titles. It was a fun mix of high energy and a shared love of reading, which is always a winning combination! #ShineYourLight
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Books, creativity and a little sales pitch! 📚

Across the district, 6th grade literacy classes are hosting their annual “Book Sale,” where students choose a favorite book, bring a themed goodie and present why it’s a must-read to their peers.

Pictured: Cheyenne Middle School’s book sale in action 👏 #ShineYourLight
5 days ago, Arin Smith
student laughing
principal looking at projects
student writing
students writing on clipboards
student laughing
student looking at clipboard
book sale goodies on a table
Have a safe and happy Spring Break, EPS! We'll see everyone back on March 23! ☀️🌸 #ShineYourLight
15 days ago, Arin Smith
Spring break no school march 16-20
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR CERTIFIED CAREER FAIR! 📆

We want to see YOU at the Edmond Public Schools Certified Staff Career Fair! Whether you're in the market for something new or looking for your first teaching job, we want to meet you!

📅: Thursday, April 2
🕠: 5-6:30pm
📍: 1001 W Danforth Rd - EPS Administration Center

Meet building principals, district administrators and get more information! See you soon! #ShineYourLight
16 days ago, Arin Smith
Certified Staff Career Fair thursday april 2 1001 w danforth road 5-6:30pm
🗣️ We’re hiring Special Education Teachers! We’re also looking for a Coordinator for our Edmond Transition Academy.

At EPS, you’ll find strong administrative support, collaborative teams and a community that values the work you do. Come make a difference with us! ✴️

🔗 | Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/edmondschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1
💻 | Learn more here: edmondschools.net/employment
17 days ago, Arin Smith
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Algebra students at Cheyenne are collaborating, cutting and crafting! ✂️📦

To better understand surface area and volume, students are using tubes and boxes of various sizes to construct characters of their choice. Once finished, they’ll have the chance to share their creations with the class. ✨ #ShineYourLight
18 days ago, Arin Smith
boy putting spots on a hand made giraffe
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boys taping
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student and teacher looking at craft materials
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girl holding a box
boys suing scissors
Our Indian Education Department visited students (3rd grade pictured) in Frontier’s GATE class to teach them the art of basket weaving. Students learned about the history and cultural significance of basket weaving in Cherokee traditions and even had the chance to weave their own baskets! 🧺 #ShineYourLight
19 days ago, Arin Smith
students weaving baskets in a classroom
students weaving baskets in a classroom
students and their teacher weaving baskets in a classroom
students weaving baskets in a classroom
students weaving baskets in a classroom
students weaving baskets in a classroom
students weaving baskets in a classroom
students weaving baskets in a classroom
students weaving baskets in a classroom
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Emma Reid, a 2nd grade teacher at Redbud Elementary, for being named the Edmond Public Schools 2025-26 Rookie Teacher of the Year! 🏆✨ #ShineYourLight
23 days ago, Arin Smith
emma reid standing with administrators
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emma standing with administrators laughing
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emma hugging students and smiling
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emma shaking dr. delich's hand
emma standing with her team

👏✨ We had an exciting night of student and staff recognitions at last night's March Board of Education Meeting! We are honored to recognize:

✍️ Academic All-Staters
📚 Presidential Scholar Candidates
🥇 2025-26 Site Support Employees of the Year
🐬 Scott Goodrich, Angie Debo Elementary Principal


🔗 | Not all students are pictured. Head to https://www.edmondschools.net/article/2743230 to see a full list of Academic All-Staters and Presidential Scholar Candidates.

#ShineYourLight

25 days ago, Arin Smith
students standing with their awards against a backdrop at a board meeting
students standing with their awards against a backdrop at a board meeting
scott goodrich standing with board members at the board meeting
support employees of the year standing against a backdrop
🎉 At last night's March Board meeting, the EPS Board of Education approved Lauren Cluck as the new Chisholm Elementary principal and Adriana Alfonso as the new Russell Dougherty Elementary principal for the 2026–27 school year. Both are experienced administrators who are excited to lead their schools! 🐴🦅 #ShineYourLight
25 days ago, Arin Smith
Mrs. Cluck has more than 15 years experience in education, all in Edmond Public Schools. She is currently in her second year as the Assistant Principal at Chisholm. She spent two years as the Assistant Principal at Redbud Elementary before that. Before moving into administration, she was a third grade teacher at both Redbud and Will Rogers Elementary for 11 years. Mrs. Cluck has earned two degrees from UCO. Her undergraduate in Elementary Education and her master’s degree in Educational Leadership. Mrs. Cluck is honored and ready to build on the long history of success at Chisholm as she leads the Chargers!
Ms. Alfonso has more than 18 years experience in education, all in the Oklahoma City Metro area. Currently, Ms. Alfonso is in her second year as the Assistant Principal at Heritage Elementary. She also spent five years as an Assistant Principal in Oklahoma City Public Schools. Ms. Alfonso has also been an Instructional Coach, Pre-K, Kindergarten, Third and Fourth Grade teacher. She earned her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from Oklahoma State and her master’s degree from Seton Hall University. Ms. Alfonso is excited to be moving to Russell Dougherty and cannot wait to meet the Eagle Families!
During Double Wolf Dare Week, Edmond Santa Fe raised $ 2️⃣ 0️⃣0️⃣,0️⃣ 1️⃣ 1️⃣ for Infant Crisis Services!
👣 Infant Crisis Services provides life-sustaining formula, food and diapers to Oklahoma’s most vulnerable children, laying the foundation for a healthier, more hopeful future.
Way to go, Wolves! We are so proud of our high school students and their drive to positively impact the community around them! ✨ #ShineYourLight
29 days ago, Arin Smith
double wolf dare week
double wolf dare week
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double wolf dare week
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double wolf dare week
double wolf dare week
Science rules. 😎

7h graders at Sequoyah had the opportunity to participate in a Cellular Respiration Lab where they watched yeast consume sugar and produce carbon dioxide! 👀🧪 #ShineYourLight
30 days ago, Arin Smith
students working ina science lab
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students working ina science lab
students working on a science lab
Reading centers at Sunset Elementary are part of the typical routine, giving students consistent practice with key standards and foundational skills. This steady, focused work helps to build strong readers over time! 💪📚 #ShineYourLight
about 1 month ago, Arin Smith
girl writing something down at her desk
teacher talking to students
girls reading a book
girl writing something down at her desk
students listening to their teacher
students listening to their teacher
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girl playing with letter tiles
In preparation for the opening of Post Oak Elementary in August, EPS has started the process to realign our elementary school boundaries.

📆 We will be holding a Community Forum for families to provide feedback related to this process on Wednesday, March 4th from 6-8pm

📍 EPS Administration Center at 1001 West Danforth Road.

📧 If you are unable to attend, you may also share your feedback by email. Send your message to 2026boundaries@edmondschools.net, and your message will be shared with our Board.

🔗 We have created an FAQ available at this link with more information related to boundary realignment: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KnbxJnPWxJs6V0gFIFwA1TcITdXVFLPo/view
about 1 month ago, Arin Smith
Community Forum  wednesday march 4 6-8pm 1001 w danforth rd
Heartland has done it again with their annual Black History Month Assembly! 👏

This year, the Thunderhawks celebrated 100 years of honoring Black history with an assembly full of music, dancing, poetry and powerful spoken word. Students were also inspired by a message on leadership from Joshua Busby, Dean of Students at Langston University.

A meaningful celebration of culture, history and all of the difference makers in EPS! ❤️💚💛 #ShineYourLight
about 1 month ago, Arin Smith
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girl performing at n assembly
principal clapping
girl performing at n assembly

Checkmate. ♟️

Orvis Risner’s Chess Club, led by Mrs. Wolf, has been a huge success this year! Dozens of students meet once a week before school to learn and practice the game, and it’s been impressive to see how much they’ve learned and how much they remember from week to week.

Even more special, this club is made possible through the generosity of donors who gave through DonorsChoose, supported by the Edmond Public Schools Foundation. All of the supplies and chess boards were purchased through a DonorsChoose project!

To those who give: this is the impact of your dollars in action.

This club wouldn’t be possible without Mrs. Wolf’s dedication, along with the support of administrators, the community and staff! ♞✨ #ShineYourLight

about 1 month ago, Arin Smith
students playing chess
teacher teaching chess
adult watching students play chess
students learning chess
students playing chess
students learning chess
adult watching students play chess
students learning chess
students playing chess
adult watching students play chess

Checkmate. ♟️

Orvis Risner’s Chess Club, led by Mrs. Wolf, has been a huge success this year! Dozens of students meet once a week before school to learn and practice the game, and it’s been impressive to see how much they’ve learned and how much they remember from week to week.

Even more special, this club is made possible through the generosity of donors who gave through DonorsChoose, supported by the Edmond Public Schools Foundation. All of the supplies and chess boards were purchased through a DonorsChoose project!

To those who give: this is the impact of your dollars in action.

This club wouldn’t be possible without Mrs. Wolf’s dedication, along with the support of administrators, the community and staff! ♞✨ #ShineYourLight

about 1 month ago, Arin Smith
students playing chess
teacher teaching chess
adult watching students play chess
students learning chess
students playing chess
students learning chess
adult watching students play chess
students learning chess
students playing chess
adult watching students play chess
Today's Professional Development Day looked a little different, as the entire district came together for collaborative activities, peer-led sessions and even some old-school PE games! What a great day. ✴️👏🟣 #ShineYourLight
about 1 month ago, Arin Smith
adults standing together smiling
teachers playing pe games
superintendent talking
adults standing together smiling
singers performing
woment talking at a table
adults standing together smiling
woment talking at a table
woman talking
woman playing a pe game
about 1 month ago, Arin Smith