📚✨ NPS honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His vision of equality, justice, and hope continues to inspire us to build a brighter future. Let’s take this day to reflect on his words and commit to kindness, inclusion, and unity in our schools and community. 💙

How our kids talk to themselves can become what they THINK about themselves. Positive self-talk begins with an awareness of negative thoughts and messages we tell ourselves. Replacing negative thoughts with positive affirmations can change our core beliefs about who we are. Here are 151 positive affirmations your kids can say (and printable lunchbox affirmations you can send with the kids!) KidActivities.net/positive-affirmations-for-kids/

Learning Starts with Showing Up! 📚 A missed day is a missed opportunity for growth.

Congratulations to our NPS Coaches for being recognized for their #NPSGoodThings! 🌟
🐯🏈 Norman High School Football Coach, Rocky Martin, was named the District 6A 1-1, COAC, and Norman High School Coach of the Year. #NPSProud

How about our Kristyn Erickson being honored as the Teacher of the Game at a recent Thunder game!? ✨👏 Courtside seats, dinner, goodies, and $75 to spend in the classroom!
Is that why the Thunder are best in the west? Our Teacher of the Year giving lessons to SGA, JDub, and Dort?

Congratulations to these NPS middle school students who were selected to be in the Oklahoma South Central Directors Association honor band!

🎶✨ Celebrate Black History Month with us! Join NPS and the Norman Philharmonic for Black History Month Celebration: Messages of Hope, Determination and Unity, a program honoring Black history and culture.
🎟️ Tickets: http://SuccessFund.com/jvjw5
Don’t miss this inspiring event!

📚✨ What to read in 2025? Our amazing librarians have put together their Top Reads of 2024 ✨📚
Here are the top fiction and graphic novels for high school-aged readers 📖🌟




Spread kindness and style! 💕 Support Kindness Week by grabbing your apparel today—every purchase helps share the message of compassion and positivity and benefits Counseling and Advocacy in Norman Public Schools. Let’s wear kindness proudly and make a difference together. 🌟
Get your #NPSKindnessWeek merch here: https://massivegraphicsstore.com/collections/norman-public-schools-counseling


With winter weather upon us, we assure you that the safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority. When determining whether to cancel school due to inclement weather, there are four factors we consider.
Read more about our Winter Weather Procedures here: https://bit.ly/NPSWinterWeather



📚✨ What to read in 2025? Our amazing librarians have put together their Top Reads of 2024 ✨📚
Here are the top chapter books and graphic novels for middle school-aged readers 📖🌟


Regular Attendance = Academic Success! 🎒 Every school day counts toward building a brighter future.

📚✨ Looking for your next great read? Our amazing librarians have put together their Top Reads of 2024 ✨📚
Here are the top picture books for elementary-aged readers 📖🌟



📚✨ What to read in 2025? Our amazing librarians have put together their Top Reads of 2024 ✨📚
Here are the top chapter books for elementary-aged readers 📖🌟




Students from the NPS Indian Education program trimmed an intertribal Christmas tree with decorations they crafted as part of the 10th annual Red Earth Treefest in downtown Oklahoma City. You can see Christmas trees decorated with the handmade ornaments and art objects to showcase the specific cultures of each tribe.
The Treefest display is free to see on weekdays through Jan. 3 at the Red Earth Art Center in the south lobby of BancFirst Tower.
📷 Nathan J. Fish / The Oklahoman
National Ugly Sweater Day yesterday... 👕 Did Mr. Toomoth have the ugliest sweater in NPS? His was voted ugliest in Washington Elementary. Here he is showing it off with Principal Deering. ✨
#NPSProud #NPSUglySweaters
Throwback Thursday and this NHS Tiger reminding us that hard work and determination means never giving up! 💪🤼♂️

✈️ Is your student ready to take flight? Save the date for an Oklahoma Aviation Academy Information Night!
Thursday, January 9, discover the exciting opportunities in aviation available at OAA. Meet instructors, explore the curriculum, and learn how students can soar toward a career in the skies. 🌟

With the holiday break approaching it is normal to be excited and stressed at the same time! The holidays are not merry and bright for everyone. 64% of people with mental health conditions report that their conditions worsen around the holidays. Here are ways to show yourself comfort and joy this season:

🤼♂️🔥 Wrestling Season is Here! 🔥🤼♀️ A HUGE shoutout to the Tigers for crushing it in their first competitions of the season! 💪👏
Keep grinding, keep growing, and let’s make this season one to remember! 💥


