Norman North Cheer was recognized Wednesday at the Oklahoma State Capitol after an undefeated season and back-to-back state championships in STUNT.
The team completed a perfect regular season and claimed a regional title with a double-overtime win against Bixby. Norman North faced Bixby again in the state championship and secured the title in another double-overtime finish, earning its second consecutive state championship.
In addition to its state success, Norman North recorded two top-10 finishes at NCA nationals in Texas.
State Rep. Jacob Rosecrants recognized the team at the Capitol, honoring the athletes for their accomplishments and representation of Norman Public Schools.
Norman North Cheer finishes the season as one of the top-performing programs in the state and nation.
Our annual New Teacher Seaside Social at the CAL (Center for Arts and Learning) was a great way to wrap up the year.
New teachers, mentors, site liaisons and administrators came together to celebrate a successful school year and build connections across the district. The come-and-go event created a relaxed space for educators to get to know one another while enjoying a fun, beach-themed atmosphere.
Attendees enjoyed snacks and drinks from Chuy's Tex-Mex, The Winston and HTeaO, along with beach games and activities that kept the energy high throughout the afternoon.
Giveaways from Torchy's Tacos, Neighborhood Jam, Dara Marie's and Chuy’s added an extra layer of excitement for those in attendance.
It was a fun end-of-year celebration and a meaningful opportunity to recognize the work of our educators while strengthening connections across Norman Public Schools.
New teachers, mentors, site liaisons and administrators came together to celebrate a successful school year and build connections across the district. The come-and-go event created a relaxed space for educators to get to know one another while enjoying a fun, beach-themed atmosphere.
Attendees enjoyed snacks and drinks from Chuy's Tex-Mex, The Winston and HTeaO, along with beach games and activities that kept the energy high throughout the afternoon.
Giveaways from Torchy's Tacos, Neighborhood Jam, Dara Marie's and Chuy’s added an extra layer of excitement for those in attendance.
It was a fun end-of-year celebration and a meaningful opportunity to recognize the work of our educators while strengthening connections across Norman Public Schools.
Students at Washington Elementary had a special guest reader today as Brendan Brock from the Oklahoma Sooners baseball team stopped by to share his love of reading.
Brock spent time with students reading stories, answering questions and encouraging them to keep working hard both in the classroom and beyond. He also made the visit even more memorable by signing baseballs for students.
Thank you, Brendan, for taking the time to invest in our students and make today one they will not forget.
Brock spent time with students reading stories, answering questions and encouraging them to keep working hard both in the classroom and beyond. He also made the visit even more memorable by signing baseballs for students.
Thank you, Brendan, for taking the time to invest in our students and make today one they will not forget.
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating the incredible educators who make a difference in our schools every single day.
Each of us can point to a teacher who believed in us, challenged us, and helped shape who we are today. This week, we honor those who continue to do that for our students.
Thank you for your dedication, your passion, and the countless ways you go above and beyond. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and our community is stronger because of you.
Join us this week as we celebrate and say thank you to our amazing teachers.
Each of us can point to a teacher who believed in us, challenged us, and helped shape who we are today. This week, we honor those who continue to do that for our students.
Thank you for your dedication, your passion, and the countless ways you go above and beyond. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and our community is stronger because of you.
Join us this week as we celebrate and say thank you to our amazing teachers.
Today we recognize the leaders who set the tone for our schools every single day.
Happy National School Principal Day to the dedicated principals of Norman Public Schools. Your leadership, vision, and commitment create strong learning environments where students and staff can succeed. From early mornings to late nights, you are problem-solvers, mentors, and champions for every child.
Thank you for the impact you make in our schools and in our community.
Happy National School Principal Day to the dedicated principals of Norman Public Schools. Your leadership, vision, and commitment create strong learning environments where students and staff can succeed. From early mornings to late nights, you are problem-solvers, mentors, and champions for every child.
Thank you for the impact you make in our schools and in our community.
This week is Global Intergenerational Week, and we are proud to celebrate a special partnership that brings generations together in a meaningful way.
At Grace Living Center, one of our pre-K classrooms is located inside the nursing home. This creates daily opportunities for our youngest learners and the “Grands” to connect, learn and share experiences. From reading together to spending time side by side, these interactions build relationships that benefit everyone involved.
These photos capture just a few of the moments that highlight the power of intergenerational connection and the impact it has on both our students and senior community.
At Grace Living Center, one of our pre-K classrooms is located inside the nursing home. This creates daily opportunities for our youngest learners and the “Grands” to connect, learn and share experiences. From reading together to spending time side by side, these interactions build relationships that benefit everyone involved.
These photos capture just a few of the moments that highlight the power of intergenerational connection and the impact it has on both our students and senior community.
Big congratulations to these incredible student-athletes on taking the next step in their journeys! Your hard work, dedication and commitment have paid off, and we can’t wait to see what you accomplish at the next level.
Caroline Soto – Volleyball – Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Ady Hybl – Basketball – University of Central Oklahoma (UCO)
Caison Robinson – Basketball – University of Central Oklahoma (UCO)
Daviann Morris – Wrestling – Rose State College
Caleb Adams – Baseball – East Central University (ECU)
Collin Patterson – Track – Southern Nazarene University (SNU)
Lillian Bundy – Track – East Central University (ECU)
Natalie Rentzel – Track – University of Central Oklahoma (UCO)
We’re proud of each of you and thankful for the coaches who helped guide the way. Once an NPS athlete, always an NPS athlete.
Caroline Soto – Volleyball – Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Ady Hybl – Basketball – University of Central Oklahoma (UCO)
Caison Robinson – Basketball – University of Central Oklahoma (UCO)
Daviann Morris – Wrestling – Rose State College
Caleb Adams – Baseball – East Central University (ECU)
Collin Patterson – Track – Southern Nazarene University (SNU)
Lillian Bundy – Track – East Central University (ECU)
Natalie Rentzel – Track – University of Central Oklahoma (UCO)
We’re proud of each of you and thankful for the coaches who helped guide the way. Once an NPS athlete, always an NPS athlete.
130 years of Jefferson… and what a weekend it was
This past weekend, Jefferson Elementary opened its doors to welcome back alumni, former staff, families and friends for a really special Open House. The halls were full of stories, laughter and plenty of “remember when” moments as people reconnected and took a walk down memory lane.
It also lined up with the release of the Jefferson History Book, which made the day even more meaningful, getting to celebrate the school’s past while sharing it in a new way.
If you stopped by, you know how special it felt. And if you couldn’t make it, you were definitely missed.
Here’s to 130 years of Jefferson and all the people who’ve made it what it is
This past weekend, Jefferson Elementary opened its doors to welcome back alumni, former staff, families and friends for a really special Open House. The halls were full of stories, laughter and plenty of “remember when” moments as people reconnected and took a walk down memory lane.
It also lined up with the release of the Jefferson History Book, which made the day even more meaningful, getting to celebrate the school’s past while sharing it in a new way.
If you stopped by, you know how special it felt. And if you couldn’t make it, you were definitely missed.
Here’s to 130 years of Jefferson and all the people who’ve made it what it is
Big day for Norman North!
Two Timberwolves made it official and took the next step in their journeys at Signing Day:
Julieta “Juju” Diaz signed with Northern Oklahoma College Women’s Basketball, continuing her journey on the court
Cooper Palmer signed with the University of Oklahoma Pom squad, taking her talent to the next level
Hard work, dedication, and passion on full display, we’re proud of you both and can’t wait to see what’s ahead!
Two Timberwolves made it official and took the next step in their journeys at Signing Day:
Julieta “Juju” Diaz signed with Northern Oklahoma College Women’s Basketball, continuing her journey on the court
Cooper Palmer signed with the University of Oklahoma Pom squad, taking her talent to the next level
Hard work, dedication, and passion on full display, we’re proud of you both and can’t wait to see what’s ahead!
Lakeview Elementary showed up in a big way on Monday, celebrating our 2026 District Teacher of the Year, Brooke Barnett!
Students and staff lined the halls for a well-deserved parade honoring Brooke’s incredible dedication, passion, and impact in the classroom. Moments like these remind us just how special our educators are and the difference they make every single day.
Congratulations again, Brooke; we are so proud of you!
This past weekend, the Norman High School cheer team showed what it truly means to serve others by supporting Special Olympics athletes in such a meaningful way.
From face painting to capturing special moments through photos, they helped create an experience full of joy, encouragement, and connection for every participant. Their energy and compassion made a lasting impact on the day.
We’re proud of these students for representing NHS with kindness, spirit, and a heart for others.
From face painting to capturing special moments through photos, they helped create an experience full of joy, encouragement, and connection for every participant. Their energy and compassion made a lasting impact on the day.
We’re proud of these students for representing NHS with kindness, spirit, and a heart for others.
The Lois Annesley Support Employee of the Year Finalists!
Each of these finalists represents the very best of Norman Public Schools, not only through their own work, but in the mission-critical roles support employees play across our district. Their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving students and staff are evident each and every day.
Being recognized for your work is always meaningful, but being recognized by the colleagues you work alongside makes it especially significant.
Thank you for all you do to support our students, staff, and schools!
2026 Support Employee of the Year Finalists:
Jack Ard – Central Service
Misty Allen – School Sites (Jefferson Elementary)
Chelsi Hill – Health Services
Michael Hohmann – Technology Services
Anne Taylor – Warehouse
Ryan Thomas – Transportation
Rosemary Williamson – District Site
Each of these finalists represents the very best of Norman Public Schools, not only through their own work, but in the mission-critical roles support employees play across our district. Their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving students and staff are evident each and every day.
Being recognized for your work is always meaningful, but being recognized by the colleagues you work alongside makes it especially significant.
Thank you for all you do to support our students, staff, and schools!
2026 Support Employee of the Year Finalists:
Jack Ard – Central Service
Misty Allen – School Sites (Jefferson Elementary)
Chelsi Hill – Health Services
Michael Hohmann – Technology Services
Anne Taylor – Warehouse
Ryan Thomas – Transportation
Rosemary Williamson – District Site
We still have Pre-K openings for Fall 2026!
If you’re looking to enroll your child in Pre-K, there is still time. Availability varies by site, and some schools have immediate openings.
For more information or to find a location with current availability, please contact us at 405-366-0531 or 405-366-5964. Our team is happy to help you find the best fit for your family!
If you’re looking to enroll your child in Pre-K, there is still time. Availability varies by site, and some schools have immediate openings.
For more information or to find a location with current availability, please contact us at 405-366-0531 or 405-366-5964. Our team is happy to help you find the best fit for your family!
This week, we celebrate the incredible impact of our assistant principals!
Behind the scenes and on the front lines, they support students, empower teachers and help keep our schools running smoothly every single day. Their leadership, dedication and commitment to student success make a lasting difference across our district.
Thank you for all you do to create positive, safe and successful learning environments. We appreciate you this week and every week!
Behind the scenes and on the front lines, they support students, empower teachers and help keep our schools running smoothly every single day. Their leadership, dedication and commitment to student success make a lasting difference across our district.
Thank you for all you do to create positive, safe and successful learning environments. We appreciate you this week and every week!
We’re proud to recognize our outstanding Special Education Teacher of the Year Finalists!
These educators go above and beyond every day to support, inspire, and empower their students, making a lasting difference in our schools and community.
Jessica Bigbee – Madison Elementary
Laura Minyon-Clouse – Whittier Middle School
Jin-Hua “Norma” Ting – Monroe Elementary
Carmen Vanhootegem – Eisenhower Elementary
Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed. We celebrate you!
These educators go above and beyond every day to support, inspire, and empower their students, making a lasting difference in our schools and community.
Jessica Bigbee – Madison Elementary
Laura Minyon-Clouse – Whittier Middle School
Jin-Hua “Norma” Ting – Monroe Elementary
Carmen Vanhootegem – Eisenhower Elementary
Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed. We celebrate you!
💙 Autism Acceptance Spirit Week at Roosevelt Elementary School was a huge success! 💙
Last week, Autism Acceptance Spirit Week (AASW) was in full swing, and students and staff fully embraced every opportunity to learn, connect and grow together.
Throughout the week, students participated in themed spirit days while also gaining a deeper understanding of autism and neurodiversity. On Monday, NPS psychologist Brien Simms spoke with students about autism and how our brains are uniquely wired. Tuesday featured a powerful moment as one of our third-grade students shared their experience with ADHD.
Each day during Rendezvous, students learned ASL signs from our speech pathologist, Ms. Jennifer Morris, helping build awareness of how nonverbal individuals communicate. Our paraprofessionals also spent time in classrooms reading and leading Q&A discussions about autism and neurodiversity, creating meaningful conversations across campus.
Our 4th and 5th-grade Student Council members showed incredible leadership all week long; welcoming students at drop-off with messages of acceptance, leading our Change War efforts, and sharing about influential individuals with autism and other neurodivergent traits during morning meetings.
We also took time to celebrate our amazing paraprofessionals on Wednesday for Paraprofessional Appreciation Day with lunch and a small token of gratitude for all they do.
On Thursday, about 40 staff members participated in a powerful silent breakfast experience, using AAC devices, visual prompts and sign language to better understand the communication challenges some of our students face.
One of the biggest highlights of the week was our annual Change War, raising an incredible $2,373.95 to support improvements to Roosevelt’s sensory room!
We wrapped up the week on Friday with our “Let’s Root 4 Each Other” shirts, generously provided by community sponsors and designed by Roosevelt’s own Mr. Greg Dove, along with special performances from Sooner Theatre, featuring several Roosevelt alumni.
This week was a meaningful reminder of the importance of kindness, inclusion and celebrating the unique strengths of every student. 💙
Last week, Autism Acceptance Spirit Week (AASW) was in full swing, and students and staff fully embraced every opportunity to learn, connect and grow together.
Throughout the week, students participated in themed spirit days while also gaining a deeper understanding of autism and neurodiversity. On Monday, NPS psychologist Brien Simms spoke with students about autism and how our brains are uniquely wired. Tuesday featured a powerful moment as one of our third-grade students shared their experience with ADHD.
Each day during Rendezvous, students learned ASL signs from our speech pathologist, Ms. Jennifer Morris, helping build awareness of how nonverbal individuals communicate. Our paraprofessionals also spent time in classrooms reading and leading Q&A discussions about autism and neurodiversity, creating meaningful conversations across campus.
Our 4th and 5th-grade Student Council members showed incredible leadership all week long; welcoming students at drop-off with messages of acceptance, leading our Change War efforts, and sharing about influential individuals with autism and other neurodivergent traits during morning meetings.
We also took time to celebrate our amazing paraprofessionals on Wednesday for Paraprofessional Appreciation Day with lunch and a small token of gratitude for all they do.
On Thursday, about 40 staff members participated in a powerful silent breakfast experience, using AAC devices, visual prompts and sign language to better understand the communication challenges some of our students face.
One of the biggest highlights of the week was our annual Change War, raising an incredible $2,373.95 to support improvements to Roosevelt’s sensory room!
We wrapped up the week on Friday with our “Let’s Root 4 Each Other” shirts, generously provided by community sponsors and designed by Roosevelt’s own Mr. Greg Dove, along with special performances from Sooner Theatre, featuring several Roosevelt alumni.
This week was a meaningful reminder of the importance of kindness, inclusion and celebrating the unique strengths of every student. 💙
Norman Public Schools is proud to celebrate two outstanding educators who were recognized as finalists for the Oklahoma School Counselor of the Year award.
Congratulations to Denise Massey of Truman Primary School and Allison Wheeler of Longfellow Middle School. Both go above and beyond each day to support students’ academic success, career readiness and social-emotional well-being.
Their dedication, leadership and passion make a lasting impact on their school communities and reflect the very best of NPS. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!
Congratulations to Denise Massey of Truman Primary School and Allison Wheeler of Longfellow Middle School. Both go above and beyond each day to support students’ academic success, career readiness and social-emotional well-being.
Their dedication, leadership and passion make a lasting impact on their school communities and reflect the very best of NPS. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!
McKinley PTO kicked off the day with a Bike, Walk and Roll to School event on Friday, March 27!
Families gathered at Lions Park for donuts, juice, and coffee before heading to school together as a group, making for a fun and active start to the day.
A big thank you to the Norman Police Department Bike Patrol for helping keep everyone safe along the way!
Families gathered at Lions Park for donuts, juice, and coffee before heading to school together as a group, making for a fun and active start to the day.
A big thank you to the Norman Police Department Bike Patrol for helping keep everyone safe along the way!
Storypalooza was a huge success!
Around 800 people joined us for our very first event, and together we gave away more than 2,500 books to kids and families across our community. The Norman Public Library distributed all 150 of its early literacy kits, and the Cleveland County Health Department even ran out of books and had to restock because of the incredible turnout.
Thank you to everyone who came out and made our inaugural Storypalooza so special!
Around 800 people joined us for our very first event, and together we gave away more than 2,500 books to kids and families across our community. The Norman Public Library distributed all 150 of its early literacy kits, and the Cleveland County Health Department even ran out of books and had to restock because of the incredible turnout.
Thank you to everyone who came out and made our inaugural Storypalooza so special!
Our Multiple Abilities classroom at Cleveland Elementary brought a story to life in a truly meaningful way!
Students performed a short program inspired by Bear Wants More by Karma Wilson, using voice output buttons to share their lines with support from their dedicated team of therapists, teachers, and paraprofessionals.
Many of the students are nonverbal and use assistive technology to communicate, making this performance a powerful example of inclusion, innovation, and student voice in action.
This special program was the result of incredible collaboration between professionals across multiple disciplines, including SLPs, PTs, OTs, and VI teachers, along with the classroom team. A big thank you to our supportive families for helping with set design, and to Cleveland’s 3rd grade students for lending their voices to bring the story to life!
