Congratulations to Kaylie Moss, Whittier Middle School’s choir director, on being named a 2026 Norman NEXT Under 40 Award winner!
Kaylie is passionate about creating meaningful musical experiences for students and building a strong sense of community through music. We’re proud to see her dedication to our students and school community recognized!
Kaylie was celebrated alongside fellow honorees at the annual Norman NEXT Under 40 Awards banquet.
Congratulations, Kaylie!
Kaylie is passionate about creating meaningful musical experiences for students and building a strong sense of community through music. We’re proud to see her dedication to our students and school community recognized!
Kaylie was celebrated alongside fellow honorees at the annual Norman NEXT Under 40 Awards banquet.
Congratulations, Kaylie!
History came to life for Mrs. Melton’s fifth graders at Wilson Elementary!
After learning about the challenges faced by the colonists at Jamestown, students put their knowledge to the test by using limited resources to build their own colonial houses.
Their creativity was on full display as they found ways to make the most of what they had!
After learning about the challenges faced by the colonists at Jamestown, students put their knowledge to the test by using limited resources to build their own colonial houses.
Their creativity was on full display as they found ways to make the most of what they had!
Lakeview Elementary celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a special visit from Dr. Heidi Torres, a professor at the University of Oklahoma!
Dr. Torres visited with our third- through fifth-grade students, reading a book and leading an activity that encouraged them to reflect on cherished memories. Students wrote about their special moments and brought their stories to life through illustrations.
Thank you, Dr. Torres, for sharing your time and passion for learning with our Lakeview Lions! We love celebrating the cultures, stories and experiences that make our school community special.
Dr. Torres visited with our third- through fifth-grade students, reading a book and leading an activity that encouraged them to reflect on cherished memories. Students wrote about their special moments and brought their stories to life through illustrations.
Thank you, Dr. Torres, for sharing your time and passion for learning with our Lakeview Lions! We love celebrating the cultures, stories and experiences that make our school community special.
Monroe Elementary’s annual Jog-A-Thon brought students together on October 2 for a day of running, school spirit and fundraising!
Students took to the course by grade level to raise money in support of their school. A big thank you to the families, volunteers and staff who help make this event such a special part of Monroe’s culture year after year!
Students took to the course by grade level to raise money in support of their school. A big thank you to the families, volunteers and staff who help make this event such a special part of Monroe’s culture year after year!
We were proud to recognize Whittier Middle School students at the School Board meeting for their outstanding accomplishments at the 2026 Technology Student Association (TSA) National Conference in Washington, D.C.
Whittier students earned several national honors, including:
1st Place, Construction Challenge: Sameha Ghosh and Kriya Patel
2nd Place, Promotional Marketing: Sameha Ghosh
4th Place, Data Science and Analytics: Ilisha Chawla, Alice Qi and Jessie Zhu
Top 10, Mass Production: Sameha Ghosh, Elise Huang, Kriya Patel and Jessie Zhu
Top 10, Medical Technology: Sameha Ghosh, Elise Huang and Kriya Patel
Congratulations to these students for representing Whittier Middle School and Norman Public Schools on the national stage! We’re #NPSProud of all your hard work and accomplishments!
Whittier students earned several national honors, including:
1st Place, Construction Challenge: Sameha Ghosh and Kriya Patel
2nd Place, Promotional Marketing: Sameha Ghosh
4th Place, Data Science and Analytics: Ilisha Chawla, Alice Qi and Jessie Zhu
Top 10, Mass Production: Sameha Ghosh, Elise Huang, Kriya Patel and Jessie Zhu
Top 10, Medical Technology: Sameha Ghosh, Elise Huang and Kriya Patel
Congratulations to these students for representing Whittier Middle School and Norman Public Schools on the national stage! We’re #NPSProud of all your hard work and accomplishments!
Today is National Custodians Appreciation Day!
Our custodians do so much more than keep our schools clean. They help create welcoming, safe spaces where students and staff can learn, work and feel at home each day.
To all of our NPS custodians, thank you for everything you do for our schools and our students. We appreciate you today and every day!
Our custodians do so much more than keep our schools clean. They help create welcoming, safe spaces where students and staff can learn, work and feel at home each day.
To all of our NPS custodians, thank you for everything you do for our schools and our students. We appreciate you today and every day!
October is National Principals Month!
Every day, our principals lead with purpose, support our staff, champion our students and help make our schools places where everyone can learn and grow.
We’re grateful for the time, energy and heart our principals pour into their schools and communities. Thank you for all you do to make a difference for our students!
Join us in celebrating our incredible NPS principals all month long!
Every day, our principals lead with purpose, support our staff, champion our students and help make our schools places where everyone can learn and grow.
We’re grateful for the time, energy and heart our principals pour into their schools and communities. Thank you for all you do to make a difference for our students!
Join us in celebrating our incredible NPS principals all month long!
A major milestone for the Oklahoma Aviation Academy!
OAA students celebrated the completion of the academy’s first aircraft during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday at Max Westheimer Airport.
60 students put in more than 2,500 hours of hands-on work to build the aircraft, which is now complete and ready for FAA certification.
The plane will eventually hang in the entryway of the new OAA facility, opening in early 2027, as a lasting reminder of what students can accomplish when they get to learn by doing.
Pretty cool to think these students will be able to look up at it years from now and say, “I helped build that.”
OAA students celebrated the completion of the academy’s first aircraft during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday at Max Westheimer Airport.
60 students put in more than 2,500 hours of hands-on work to build the aircraft, which is now complete and ready for FAA certification.
The plane will eventually hang in the entryway of the new OAA facility, opening in early 2027, as a lasting reminder of what students can accomplish when they get to learn by doing.
Pretty cool to think these students will be able to look up at it years from now and say, “I helped build that.”
Tiger Time 2.0 brought plenty of opportunities to Norman High today!
Students connected with colleges, nonprofits and local industry professionals while exploring different paths for life after high school.
We appreciate all of the community partners who took the time to talk with our students, answer questions and share what’s possible beyond the classroom.
A great day of conversations, connections and looking ahead for our Tigers!
Students connected with colleges, nonprofits and local industry professionals while exploring different paths for life after high school.
We appreciate all of the community partners who took the time to talk with our students, answer questions and share what’s possible beyond the classroom.
A great day of conversations, connections and looking ahead for our Tigers!
Science you can see, build and eat!
Irving Middle School 8th-grade science students got hands-on with DNA by creating their own edible double-helix models. It was a fun way to bring the science to life and give students a tasty way to show what they’ve learned!
Great things are happening at Irving!
Irving Middle School 8th-grade science students got hands-on with DNA by creating their own edible double-helix models. It was a fun way to bring the science to life and give students a tasty way to show what they’ve learned!
Great things are happening at Irving!
Students from Irving had a great time learning something new on their field trip to The Well in downtown Norman!
Students got hands-on experience making chicken enchiladas, cilantro rice and corn salsa, then got to enjoy the best part: eating what they made! It looks like there were plenty of smiling faces by the end of the day.
Great cooking and good times happening at Irving!
Students got hands-on experience making chicken enchiladas, cilantro rice and corn salsa, then got to enjoy the best part: eating what they made! It looks like there were plenty of smiling faces by the end of the day.
Great cooking and good times happening at Irving!
Asking about suicide doesn’t plant the idea; it opens the door for support.
If you’re worried about someone, it’s okay to ask:
“Are you thinking about suicide?”
Ask directly. Listen without judgment. Stay connected.
If you’re worried about someone, it’s okay to ask:
“Are you thinking about suicide?”
Ask directly. Listen without judgment. Stay connected.
A fresh coat of paint makes a big difference!
Thank you to the Vision Bank volunteers who spent time at Lakeview Elementary during the United Way Day of Caring, helping give our blacktop a fresh new look.
We appreciate the time, energy and support our community continues to give our schools!
Thank you to the Vision Bank volunteers who spent time at Lakeview Elementary during the United Way Day of Caring, helping give our blacktop a fresh new look.
We appreciate the time, energy and support our community continues to give our schools!
We have a Voice of the Heartland champion!
Congratulations to NPS student Smith O’Hara, who was named the winner of the The Sooner Theatre of Norman, Inc.'s Voice of the Heartland competition Tuesday night!
Smith delivered an incredible performance and came out on top in a talented field of competitors.
We’re so proud of Smith and can’t wait to see what’s next!
Congratulations to NPS student Smith O’Hara, who was named the winner of the The Sooner Theatre of Norman, Inc.'s Voice of the Heartland competition Tuesday night!
Smith delivered an incredible performance and came out on top in a talented field of competitors.
We’re so proud of Smith and can’t wait to see what’s next!
A lot of work behind the scenes is making a big difference across Norman Public Schools.
Twenty-five NPS buildings have earned U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR® Certification this year, up from 14 last year, nearly an 80% increase. Even better, every NPS building submitted for certification earned approval.
ENERGY STAR Certification recognizes buildings that rank among the top 25% nationwide for energy efficiency while meeting standards for indoor air quality and ventilation.
This achievement is the result of years of work by our operations team, campus staff and partners to reduce energy use, improve efficiency and be good stewards of taxpayer dollars.
Most importantly, saving on utility costs means more resources can stay where they belong: in our schools and classrooms supporting students.
We're proud of the work happening across NPS to make our schools more efficient and sustainable.
Twenty-five NPS buildings have earned U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR® Certification this year, up from 14 last year, nearly an 80% increase. Even better, every NPS building submitted for certification earned approval.
ENERGY STAR Certification recognizes buildings that rank among the top 25% nationwide for energy efficiency while meeting standards for indoor air quality and ventilation.
This achievement is the result of years of work by our operations team, campus staff and partners to reduce energy use, improve efficiency and be good stewards of taxpayer dollars.
Most importantly, saving on utility costs means more resources can stay where they belong: in our schools and classrooms supporting students.
We're proud of the work happening across NPS to make our schools more efficient and sustainable.
Norman FFA had a strong showing at the County Livestock Show!
Our students brought home breed championships, overall championships, showmanship honors and top finishes across multiple divisions.
Swine
Delayney Deskin had an outstanding showing, earning a Reserve Grand Champion Dark Cross Gilt, Breed Champion Spot Gilt and Reserve Breed Champion honors in Berkshire and Dark Cross.
Goats
Caden Taylor earned Overall Grand Champion Market Wether Goat and Overall Reserve Champion Junior Prospect Doe. Jesus Velasco earned Overall Grand Champion Junior Prospect Doe, 1st place Overall Goat Showman and 1st place Senior Showman. Several other Norman FFA exhibitors earned class and division championships and top finishes.
Sheep
Jaida Wyatt earned 1st place Class 1 Natural Market Lamb and Reserve Breed Natural Market Lamb.
Cattle
Lincoln Styles earned 1st place Class 1 Mini Hereford Heifer, Reserve Breed and 1st place Junior Showman. Millie Styles earned 1st place Class 2 Mini Hereford Heifer and Champion Breed.
Poultry
Hudson Keller earned multiple top finishes, including 1st place and Reserve Champion honors.
Ag Mechanics
Rush Herzog and Caden Taylor earned 1st place, while Jaxson Givens earned 2nd and 3rd place finishes.
Barn Keeping
Norman FFA earned 1st place in Sheep, 1st place in Cattle and 1st place Overall.
Congratulations to all of our Norman FFA students on an incredible County Livestock Show!
Our students brought home breed championships, overall championships, showmanship honors and top finishes across multiple divisions.
Swine
Delayney Deskin had an outstanding showing, earning a Reserve Grand Champion Dark Cross Gilt, Breed Champion Spot Gilt and Reserve Breed Champion honors in Berkshire and Dark Cross.
Goats
Caden Taylor earned Overall Grand Champion Market Wether Goat and Overall Reserve Champion Junior Prospect Doe. Jesus Velasco earned Overall Grand Champion Junior Prospect Doe, 1st place Overall Goat Showman and 1st place Senior Showman. Several other Norman FFA exhibitors earned class and division championships and top finishes.
Sheep
Jaida Wyatt earned 1st place Class 1 Natural Market Lamb and Reserve Breed Natural Market Lamb.
Cattle
Lincoln Styles earned 1st place Class 1 Mini Hereford Heifer, Reserve Breed and 1st place Junior Showman. Millie Styles earned 1st place Class 2 Mini Hereford Heifer and Champion Breed.
Poultry
Hudson Keller earned multiple top finishes, including 1st place and Reserve Champion honors.
Ag Mechanics
Rush Herzog and Caden Taylor earned 1st place, while Jaxson Givens earned 2nd and 3rd place finishes.
Barn Keeping
Norman FFA earned 1st place in Sheep, 1st place in Cattle and 1st place Overall.
Congratulations to all of our Norman FFA students on an incredible County Livestock Show!
Cavender Subaru of Norman stopped by Adams Elementary Friday with another generous donation!
For the past four years, Cavender Subaru of Norman has supported Adams Elementary, and this year’s $12,500 donation is making a big difference in classrooms.
These funds go directly to teachers and students, helping provide hands-on materials, classroom resources and new equipment for the PE program. It gives teachers more opportunities to create engaging, everyday learning experiences and helps students have the tools they need to learn and grow.
We’re grateful to Cavender Subaru of Norman for continuing to invest in Adams students and teachers. Your support truly makes a difference!
For the past four years, Cavender Subaru of Norman has supported Adams Elementary, and this year’s $12,500 donation is making a big difference in classrooms.
These funds go directly to teachers and students, helping provide hands-on materials, classroom resources and new equipment for the PE program. It gives teachers more opportunities to create engaging, everyday learning experiences and helps students have the tools they need to learn and grow.
We’re grateful to Cavender Subaru of Norman for continuing to invest in Adams students and teachers. Your support truly makes a difference!
Congratulations to these Norman Public Schools seniors named Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program!
Norman High School
Anika Dehadrai
Madhav Jayachand
William Kempf
Norman North High School
Syed Rayyan Ali
Eden Bales
Alexander Bourne
Meredith Dodge
Jocelyn Emerson
Elijah LeBlanc
Isaac Moradi-Araghi
Lydia Pence
Annika Reed-Vernon
Yihan Zhang
Sophia Zhao
These students are among more than 16,000 seniors nationwide recognized for their outstanding academic achievement.
Way to go, Tigers and Timberwolves! We’re proud of you!
Norman High School
Anika Dehadrai
Madhav Jayachand
William Kempf
Norman North High School
Syed Rayyan Ali
Eden Bales
Alexander Bourne
Meredith Dodge
Jocelyn Emerson
Elijah LeBlanc
Isaac Moradi-Araghi
Lydia Pence
Annika Reed-Vernon
Yihan Zhang
Sophia Zhao
These students are among more than 16,000 seniors nationwide recognized for their outstanding academic achievement.
Way to go, Tigers and Timberwolves! We’re proud of you!
Strong schools are built with strong community partnerships.
Thursday morning, Norman Public Schools principals and administrators connected with local businesses at the Partners in Education breakfast, hosted by the Norman Chamber of Commerce.
It was a great chance to share ideas, make connections and find new ways to work together for our students and schools.
Thursday morning, Norman Public Schools principals and administrators connected with local businesses at the Partners in Education breakfast, hosted by the Norman Chamber of Commerce.
It was a great chance to share ideas, make connections and find new ways to work together for our students and schools.
Longfellow Cross Country had a great meet in Lawton last week!
Boys Team — 1st Place
Girls Team — 2nd Place
Two individual medalists
Lots of personal records set! We’re so proud of the progress this team is making. Keep it up, Longfellow!
Boys Team — 1st Place
Girls Team — 2nd Place
Two individual medalists
Lots of personal records set! We’re so proud of the progress this team is making. Keep it up, Longfellow!
