OKCPS Foundation Kicks Off 2025 Coat-A-Kid Campaign
Annual fundraiser providing winter coats for OKCPS students in need
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Aces for Education Raises Over $10,000 to Support Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation
August 2025 Oklahoma City, OK — The Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) Foundation is thrilled to announce a generous contribution of more than $10,000 from this year’s Aces for Education Disc Golf Tournament, presented by Aces for Education. The annual tournament brought together disc golf enthusiasts, community partners, and supporters of public education for a
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OKCPS Foundation and OnCue Partner to Strengthen Local Schools
September 2025 Oklahoma City, OK — Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) Foundation is proud to once again partner with OnCue Express through the Support Oklahoma Schools campaign. From now until September 30, each purchase of a reusable collectors’ cup at OnCue will generate a 50-cent donation to local school districts. These donations directly benefit programs
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Boeing and OKCPS Foundation Launch 2025 Liftoff for Learning Volunteer Day to Fuel Students’ Love for Reading
OKCPS Foundation, Boeing unite for annual Liftoff for Learning volunteer day
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OKCPS Foundation Brings Books, Prizes, and Fun to Back-to-School Bash
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
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OKCPS Foundation announces 2025 Wall of Fame honorees
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
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OKCPS Foundation Celebrates 10 Years of the Teacher Pipeline Program
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
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Erika Vasquez Named 2025 OKCPS District Teacher of the Year at Stars of Education Event
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
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OKCPS and OKCPS Foundation Announce Nine Finalists for Annual OKCPS Teacher of the Year Award
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
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Hispanic Heritage Month and Bilingual Teachers
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