State Bound!!! 7 Ironmen punched their ticket to STATE this week. Congrats to Jerome Jackson, Maliki Ornder, Leland Deatherage, Jamal Nelson, Danny Rush, Brennan Taylor, and Caleb Woolman. Extremely proud of these young men and their work ethic. #IronSharpensIronmen.
Here is a better link to the bond information: https://www.npsok.org/o/nowata-public-schools/page/bond-issue
Congratulations to Lady Ironmen Basketball's very own Jalyn Trotter for making the All-Conference Team.
Kaylee Bashford and Kirsten Roberts were named All Conference Honorable Mention
Great Job Ladies!
Good Friday Morning, Folks! We have some exciting news to share!
On April 1, 2025, Nowata voters will have the opportunity to support a NO TAX INCREASE bond issue that will address school safety issues, enable critical repairs and improvements to the elementary school and other district facilities, construct storm shelters, support agriculture, athletics, and the band as well as purchase three much needed school buses!
This investment in our schools is an investment in our children and in our community now and into the future. Learn more about the bond and how it benefits our school by visiting Nowata Public Schools' website ( Click Here: https://www.npsok.org/o/nowata-public-schools/page/bond-issue ).
Your support makes a TREMENDOUS difference! Stay tuned for more details. #IronmenPride #BetterSchoolsStrongerCommunity.
The baseball game at Caney Valley is on tonight. Start time is 5:00PM 1 varsity game
Tonight's JH baseball game at Nowata is cancelled. HS game at Caney Valley is still under evaluation. We will update this afternoon.
Congratulations to the Nowata HS Band on a job well done at OSSAA District Concert Band Festival. The band received a rating of Good on stage and a Superior Rating in Sight Reading.
Today's JH baseball game at Pawhuska is cancelled.
The Caney Valley tournament didn't have enough teams to make, so on Thursday we will have one varsity game at their place starting at 5:00.
JH will play here on Thurs vs Dewey at 4:30
All of this is "conditions permitting"
Congratulations to members of the Nowata MS and HS Choir on a job well done at OSSAA Vocal Solo and Ensemble.
Alexis Warner received a Superior rating and will advance to state competiton in April.
Jacob Horner received a Superior rating and will advance to state competition in April.
Jeracho Pettit received an Excellence rating
Etta Montgomery received a Superior rating
Lauryn Keaton received a Superior rating
Emily Gray received an Excellence Rating
Lauryn Keaton, Abby Fisher and Taylor Cordova received a rating of Good on their trio.
I am super proud of these kiddos and all the hard work they have put into their performances.
Congratulations to members of the MS and HS Band on a job well done at OSSAA Instrumental Solo and Ensemble today.
Mason Greathouse received a Superior Rating on his bari sax solo and will advance to state competition in April.
Jana Lippert received a Superior Rating in her clarinet solo and will advance to state competition in April.
HS Percussion Trio which consist of Brookie Morgan, Emily Gray and Shelby Webster received a Superior Rating and will advance to state competition in April.
Rhett Buesser received a Superior Rating on his Snare Solo.
Gabriel Oelkers received a Superior Rating on his Trombone Solo.
Lauryn Keaton received a Superior rating on her Clarinet Solo.
Jacob Horner received an Excellence rating on his Trombone Solo.
Jeracho Pettit received an Excellence rating on her Clarinet Solo.
Jeralyn Pettit received an Excellence rating on her Alto Saxophone Solo.
Laura Bailey received an Excellence rating on her Clarinet Solo.
Lauryn Keaton and Jeracho Pettit received an Excellence rating on their Clarinet Duet.
Laura Bailey and Mason Greathouse received a rating of Good on their mix Woodwind Duet.
I am very proud of all of these kiddos. You have put a lot of hard work and dedication i to preparing for competition these past two months. Keep working and striving for excellence.
1st powerlifting meet of the year and the Ironmen JH and Varsity represented Nowata well. Had 6 out of 7 varsity and 4 JH athletes receive medals. Everyone hit personal bests and our first two JH Lady Ironmen powerlifters did great! Excited for the future. #IronSharpensIronmen
Starting Monday March 3rd, prom tickets will be $40 per student. Students must have a Prom Contract signed by a parent before purchasing ticket. Ticket price will go up on April 5th to $60.
Prom will be May 3rd in thr New Gym!!
Our last Blood Drive of the year is March 6th!! Help us earn a scholarship for a senior! You can use the link to sign up and the free shirt is pictured in the flyer!
https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/auth/signin
We've had another member of the community reach out & say they are willing to pay for ANOTHER 25 students to get in tomorrow watch tomorrow's game at Caney Valley. You guys have no idea how much we appreciate how much our community has helped our students this year!
#NowataPride
Tomorrow the tip in club is sponsoring a spirit bus for any eligible HS student that would like to go to the boys game at Caney valley. First 25 to sign up gets their ticket paid for. Others will need $10 to get in. Sign up in the office 1st thing in the morning.
Parents---Don't forget that parent/teacher conferences are scheduled this week. On Tuesday, February 25th, teachers will be available from 3:30-5:30 and then on Thursday, February 27th, from 3:30-7:30. Please call the Middle School office at (918)273-1346 to schedule a time. High School teachers will be available on a come and go basis.
The boys basketball game audio will be broadcast on KPGM radio. 1500AM / 99.1FM
The following is a listen live link.
https://www.lightningstream.com/Player.aspx?call=KPGM-AM
It’s been a long, messy week, folks. I’ve spoken with the Nowata PD twice today, and they have strongly advised us to remain out tomorrow because so many county roads and side streets are still such a mess. These decisions are never easy, but if I’m going to err, it’s going to be on the side of safety and caution. With that said, Nowata Public Schools will remain in distance learning tomorrow, Friday, February 21st. We’ll start fresh on Monday. Stay safe, everyone.
UPDATE!!
The regional basketball games scheduled for Friday will be moved to Saturday. The bracket for this week will be moved back again one more day and played on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday.
Based on information from our local police department concerning the condition of many of our country roads and side streets and the dangerously low temperatures expected tomorrow morning, Nowata Public Schools will remain in distance learning on Thursday, February 20th. Parent /teacher conferences are also canceled and are rescheduled for next Thursday, February 27th.