🌸 REMINDER: There will be no school tomorrow, April 19. Enjoy your long weekend!
over 1 year ago, Arin Smith
reminder: no school friday april 19 2024
What. A. Night! The Edmond Public Schools Foundation put on the EDIEE (Educators and Donors providing Innovative Education in Edmond) Awards last night and it's safe to say it was a success! We had so much fun celebrating our educators and staff! P.S. Head to our Facebook to see more pics from the evening! #EPSleads
over 1 year ago, Arin Smith
band playing on stage
table at an event
women posing for a picture outside
women posing for a picture outside
woman smiling as a man is talking
group of people standing around and laughing
group of people standing around and laughing
auction items on a table
a couple laughing at a table
girl throwing up a heart sign
Introducing... drum roll please...🥁 Your 2023-24 District Teacher of the Year, Jennifer VanHuss, and your 2023-24 District Support Employee of the Year, Jessica Duncan! 🎉🏆 We are so grateful for these staff members and their clear commitment to EPS. Their hard work does not go unnoticed! Help us congratulate them by commenting a "👏" down below! #EPSleads
over 1 year ago, Arin Smith
award winner standing next to her administrators
award winner standing next to her administrators
woman shocked walking up to the stage
2 women hugging and a man talking to them
2 women hugging
2 women talking on stage
🎡☀️ The Special Education Resource Fair exceeded all expectations! Student artwork was showcased and many awards were given out. There were food trucks, dozens of vendors, and smiles all around! Thank you to everyone who made this event a success! #EPSleads
over 1 year ago, Arin Smith
woman high fiving an event goer
mumral with student-made wings with text on top that reads, " spread your wings and see how far you fly"
2 men talking at a resource fair
family looking around at a resource fair
man looking at student artwork
🥳☀️ Celebrating what makes us unique! Heritage Elementary students participated in various activities to understand how some of their fellow classmates may experience things differently. They also painted kindness rocks to put in their friendship garden! Thanks to our Special Education team for always helping educate our students. #EPSleads
over 1 year ago, Arin Smith
2 boys looking at a rock they are painting
girl posing for the camera while painting a rock
2 girls sitting at a table painting some rocks
teacher looking surprised while talking to one of her students
boys and girls sitting at a table laughing and painting rocks
girl posing for the camera while painting a rock
boys and girls sitting at a table laughing and painting rocks
students sitting on the floor doing an activity
students at the front of the room wearing kaleidoscope glasses
girl placing a pen in a bucket while wearing glasses
Style for miles 👔 💎 Local entrepreneurs came to speak to our 5th grade flyers at Scissortail about owning a business and what it takes to be successful. A huge thank you to @sgilesstyle for gifting each of the boys a brand new tie and to @drybarshops_okc for gifting each of the girls pearls and hair accessories!
over 1 year ago, Arin Smith
student showing off his new tie to his classmate
woman handing out gifts to students
man helping a boy tie his tie
speaker at the front of the room talking and kids are raising their hands
speaker and student laughing together
woman handing out gifts to students
man at the front of the room pointing to students
woman at the front of the room pointing to a group of girls
boy helping his classmate tie a tie
girl at the front of the room holding scissors and speaking
🌃🎶 Don't miss out! Edmond North is performing Chicago April 11 - 14 (this Thursday through Sunday). If you’re looking for drama, laughs, and a highly entertaining performance, this musical is for you! Make sure to secure your tickets!
over 1 year ago, Arin Smith
the orchestra pit at a play
performance of chicago, students on stage
performance of chicago, students on stage
performance of chicago, students on stage girl holding chair
performance of chicago, students on stage dancing
performance of chicago, students on stage girl holding newspaper and other girl looking over her shoulder
performance of chicago, students on stage
performance of chicago, students on stage
performance of chicago, students on stage
performance of chicago, students on stage
The Edmond Public Schools Board of Education approved several new administrators at the April meeting. Please help us congratulate these EPS team members on their new roles! 🐯 Brittany VanCleave, Central Principal 🐈‍⬛ Kyle Harrison, Cimarron Principal 📚 Erin Trussell, Executive Director of Special Services 🍎 Michele Milner, Director of Elementary Education
over 1 year ago, Arin Smith
CENTRAL PRINCIPAL TIGERS Brittany VanCleave Mrs. VanCleave has been an administrator at Edmond North High School for the past three years. She has deep roots in Edmond as a student, teacher, coach and an assistant principal. Mrs. VanCleave's desire to serve all students and her experience working with several districts around the state, while at the K20 Center, has given her the tools to meet students where they are and guide them to their next chapter. She is excited to move to Central where she will collaborate to prepare our students for high school and lead the TIGERS
CIMARRON PRINCIPAL Kyle Harrison Mr. Harrison has been the head principal at Orvis Risner Elementary for the past three years so he is no stranger to the Memorial vertical. He was also an assistant principal at Northern Hills and a head principal in another district. Mr. Harrison's calm demeanor and instructional focus make him the perfect person to lead the Panthers
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL SERVICES Erin Trussell Mrs. Trussell is currently our EPS Special Education Coordinator for our secondary schools. Before coming to Edmond, she was also a Director of Special Education in Oklahoma City. Mrs. Trussell's experience in Special Education and her ability to solve problems creatively has led to well-earned respect across the district. She is excited to lead our Special Education team
DIRECTOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Michele Milner Mrs. Milner is a veteran EPS administrator. She has spent the past 11 years as head principal of Northern Hills Elementary and was a principal in Purcell for five years before that. One of her specialties is growing teachers and she will be putting that to use in her new role as she helps mentor our elementary principals and assistant principals. Mrs. Milner will work with Executive Director of Elementary, Dr. Cara Jernigan, to lead our elementary leadership teams
🍕📚 Pizza and books--what more could an elementary student ask for?! At Clegern Elementary, parents hosted a discussion about the book Wedgie & Gizmo while enjoying some delicious pizza. #EPSleads
over 1 year ago, Arin Smith
girl laughing while receiving slices of pizza
girl raising her hand in class
elementary girl talking to an adult
girl in class laughing
students around a table talking
adults leading a discussion in a classroom
students and adults all laughing around a table
Our students were over the moon today to catch this rare solar eclipse! It has been a totally sun-sational day! 🌑☀️ #EPSleads
over 1 year ago, Arin Smith
student watching a solar eclipse with eclipse glasses
students watching the eclipse with their eclipse glasses
students posing with their eclipse glasses
teachers watching the eclipse with their eclipse glasses
students watching the eclipse
student and teacher with eclipse glasses
students laying down watching the eclipse
students posing with their eclipse glasses
students laying down watching the eclipse
students posing with their eclipse glasses
🥳🎶 Edmond Public Schools has been recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) as one of the best communities for music education in the nation. Only 3 districts in the state of Oklahoma received this distinction this year. The award program recognizes and celebrates outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. Way to go, EPS! 👏 #EPSleads
almost 2 years ago, Arin Smith
best community for music education The NAMM Foundation
GOING FOR GOLD🥇 Many of our Edmond schools competed in this year's Special Olympics! There were a variety of competitions including long jump, races, and softball throws! To top it off, Dominic Adkins from Santa Fe won Athlete of the Year! Way to go, olympians! 🥳🏃 #EPSleads
almost 2 years ago, Arin Smith
boy running on a track
boy receiving an award in a football stadium in the stands
boy competing in long jump at a competition
boy sitting in a chair smiling at the camera
boy competing in long jump at a competition
boy running on a track
boy competing in long jump at a competition
boy running on a track
boy running on a track
🍴Edmond North Culinary students hosted a meal for our EPS leaders! There were lots of oohs and ahs from the administration team as they were able to see all of the delicious breakfast items North students prepared. 🥯😋 #EPSleads
almost 2 years ago, Arin Smith
woman laughing as she is moving down a buffet line
student serving butter to a teacher on a buffet line
culinary students posing with their food
man smiling as he is making his way down a buffet line
students serving pastries to a teacher in a buffet
🐉📚 Marcus Jones, one of our esteemed School Board members, paid a visit to Heritage Elementary to read Iguana be a Dragon. Students loved hearing from Marcus and sharing their favorite parts of the story with him! #EPSleads
almost 2 years ago, Arin Smith
man at the front of the room reading to a group of first graders
man and woman at the front of the room talking to a group of elementary schoolers
man at the front of the room reading to a group of first graders
man at the front of the room reading to a group of first graders
boy pointing to something in the book that a man is reading at the front of the room
🥛 Washington Irving Pre-K and Kindergartners had an exciting opportunity to learn firsthand about where milk comes from! Thanks to Southwest Dairy Farms, Snazzy the cow visited the school to demonstrate the milk-making process and explain the essential nutrients found in milk. The students were thrilled to meet Snazzy! 🐄🤠 #EPSleads
almost 2 years ago, Arin Smith
kids sitting outside watching someone give a presentation. girl in the crowd is looking at the camera and smiling
boy is laughing and pointing at a cow during a presentation
cow in a truck looking out into the crowd
little kids laughing at a presentation
little kids laughing at a presentation
little kids looking shocked at a presentation
Due to the chance of severe weather this afternoon and this evening, all EPS evening events are canceled Monday, April 1. ⛈️
almost 2 years ago, Arin Smith
Monday April 1, 2024 ALL EVENING ACTIVITIES ARE CANCELED
📚 The ultimate book showdown! 📚 3rd-5th graders at West Field just competed in Battle of the Books! Students in the Book Battle Club put their knowledge of the nominated Sequoyah Books to the test. They answered challenging questions about a variety of books, earning points for their teams along the way. Most of the school came together to cheer on their favorite team and watch the fierce competition unfold! ✨ #EPSleads
almost 2 years ago, Arin Smith
students cheering after finding out they won a competition
students holding up signs for their favorite teams
teacher letting a student speak into A microphone during a competition
students cheering after winning a competition
students hugging during a competition
students discussing a topic in a huddle
students high fiving each other
students high fiving each other
🐰🥚 On your mark... get set... GO! Cross Timbers staff got some egg-cercise this morning in the all-staff egg hunt. 3,000 eggs were gone in under a minute! 🏃‍♀️💨 #EPSleads
almost 2 years ago, Arin Smith
a group of teachers racing to pick up eggs in an easter egg hunt
group of teachers posing with their easter egg baskets
teachers walking around looking for easter eggs
teacher grabbing an easter egg off the ground
group of teachers posing with their easter egg baskets
woman running to pick up an egg
woman bending down to get an egg
two women hugging
🖌️🎨 With the help of @edmondfinearts, Boulevard students have been working hard on a mural that is set to be revealed at the first VIBES event of the year! Boulevard high schoolers brainstormed and designed the mural, now they are bringing it to life! Be sure to check out the finished project on April 4th at 6:30, right across from the Edmond Fine Arts Institute. ✨ #EPSleads
almost 2 years ago, Arin Smith
high school girls working on a mural, painting
boy handing a paintbrush to someone else while working on a mural
high schoolers working on a mural, painting
high school girls working on a mural, painting
high school girls working on a mural, painting
high school girls working on a mural, painting
boy pointing at a painting while students are working on it
high school girls working on a mural, painting
Dr. Grunewald had the opportunity to surprise our March Core Value award winners! 🏆 Clegern's media specialist Suzy Foster and District Elementary Math Content Specialist Darcy McMullen were both nominated for collaboration. Both of these EPS employees are always willing to lend a helping hand and make everyone's voices heard. 🤝💡 #EPSleads
almost 2 years ago, Arin Smith
woman walking down an aisle in a cafeteria after she won an award
woman receiving an award
award recipient standing with administration team
woman getting surprised with an award in her office
woman getting surprised with an award in her office
award recipient standing with administration team