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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

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

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

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

OKCPS Foundation asking for community’s help to support local students, teachers and schools Download visual assets here OKLAHOMA CITY (April 2, 2024) – There is just one week left to purchase a shirt for Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation’s 2024 T-Up for OKCPS fundraiser! The Foundation is asking community members and supporters to support this impactful campaign by purchasing a

OKLAHOMA CITY (April 11, 2024) – Today, the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation announced the two Sam and Charolet Shirley Outstanding Principal Award recipients for the 2023-24 school year: Principal Kandy Bishop at James Monroe Elementary School and Shane Nelson at Putnam Heights Academy. These exemplary school leaders will be recognized at the Stars of Education

Nonprofit’s Teacher Pipeline Program increases retention, furthers diversity (Left to Right): The Spring 2024 OKCPS Foundation Teacher Pipeline Program graduates Lissa Nunez, Priscilla Rojas, Martha Martinez-Ramos, Maira Mejia and Jamie Coles are celebrated by the community during the graduation ceremony. Download photos here OKLAHOMA CITY (May 3, 2024) – Yesterday, the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation hosted a graduation