August 2025 Oklahoma City, OK — The Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) Foundation kicked off the new school year at this year’s OKCPS’ Back-to-School Bashes, bringing together students, families and the OKCPS community for a day full of books, prizes, and fun. With hundreds of families attending the event, students received free books to help […]
Honorees to be inducted into the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation Wall of Fame during 41st annual awards ceremony Download photos here. June 26, 2025 Left to Right: The 2025 OKCPS Foundation Wall of Fame honorees are Marilyn Luper Hildreth, Patience Sewell Latting (honored posthumously), Bill Citty, and Richard and Glenna Tanenbaum (Mary Mélon-Tully Unsung
August 5th, 2025 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) Foundation celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Teacher Pipeline Program (TPP), a groundbreaking initiative designed to address Oklahoma’s teacher shortage while investing in the future of Oklahoma City Public Schools. The OKCPS Foundation’s Teacher Pipeline Program is continuing its mission to build
Annual event celebrates Teacher of the Year finalists, educators and staff across the district. Photos can be found here. May 9, 2025 Left to right: OKCPS Superintendent Dr. Jamie Polk, 2025 OKCPS District Teacher of the Year Erika Vasquez, OKCPS Foundation President and CEO Kendra S. Horn OKLAHOMA CITY — Erika Vasquez was named the
February 7, 2025 (Oklahoma City, OK) – Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) and the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation (OKCPS Foundation) are proud to announce the nine finalists for the district’s 2025 Teacher of the Year award. The finalists were chosen for their outstanding dedication, innovation and impact in the classroom. They exemplify excellence across
Hispanic Heritage Month began on September 15 and is a perfect time to celebrate the rich heritage here in Oklahoma City. The food, the dancing, the gorgeous colors and amazing languages – we can find it all in Oklahoma City and is part of what makes our city so special. That same beautiful diversity is
Left to Right: OKCPS Foundation President and CEO Mary Mélon-Tully; 2024 Wall of Fame honoree recipients Ryan Blair Smith (accepted posthumously for Dr. Kenneth Blair, Sr.), L. Michael Dillard, Phil Busey, Sr., Brandon Rehkop (accepted posthumously for Christina Rehkop), Dr. Colleen J. Payne-Nabors; and incoming OKCPS Foundation president and CEO Kendra Horn Download photos here 2024
A previous column published on March 13, 2024 highlighted the strategic work happening in Oklahoma City Public Schools to combat chronic absenteeism. The focused plan, which included attendance advocates, incentives (some provided by the OKCPS Foundation) and regular monitoring and other strategies, allowed for great improvement the first half of this past school year. Elementary
It’s July and it is hot outside. Yes, it happens every year. And every year about this time everything starts ramping up for back to school time – it’s everywhere. For many families it is a very exciting time as shopping commences for new school clothes and the coveted new school supplies. But, every year
OKLAHOMA CITY (July 8, 2024) – It’s summer now, but for the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation, all eyes are on the upcoming chilly months as the nonprofit kicks off its 2024 Coat-a-Kid campaign. This important program provides new winter coats to OKCPS students, ensuring every child in the district who needs a coat has one to
