September 2025 Oklahoma City, OK – In response to Oklahoma State Department of Education Superintendent Ryan Walters’ resignation announcement, Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation President & CEO Kendra S. Horn issued the following statement: “We look forward to working with a state superintendent who will follow the law and prioritize the needs of our students and teachers instead […]
September 2025 Oklahoma City, OK — The Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation was honored to take part in the 2025 Oklahoma State School Boards Association (OSSBA) and Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA) Educational Leadership Conference. This year’s conference brought together education leaders from across Oklahoma to share strategies, lessons, and successes in public
September 2025 Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) Foundation is proud to celebrate Ms. Jackee’ Brown, an English Language Arts teacher and basketball coach at Southeast High School, who has been named the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City’s Teacher of the Month. This honor highlights her unwavering commitment to Oklahoma City Public Schools
Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) Foundation and Love’s Travel Stops hosted a Volunteer Day to fuel a love of reading across the district. Love’s employees teamed up with Foundation staff to organize, restock, and prepare the ReadOKC On the Go! Book Buses — affectionately known as Stella and Percy. “Partnerships
Annual fundraiser providing winter coats for OKCPS students in need
OKCPS Foundation, Boeing unite for annual Liftoff for Learning volunteer day
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
