Bristow Public Schools

As we wind down our week of spring break, BPS would like to remind everyone that school will be back in session on Monday, March 20th. Friday, March 24th is a virtual day to make up for a day we missed last semester due to having no water. After Friday, March 24th, BPS will transition to 4 day weeks with no school on Fridays through the rest of this semester. We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday!

We are so excited to announce the Bristow Education Foundation’s SPRING GALA on April 14th, 2023 at the Headquarters at Bell Cattle Co. Come enjoy a fun adult night out, a steak dinner catered by The Beach House Meats, live entertainment and silent auction all in a beautiful setting!! Click the link below to purchase your tickets now! You can also purchase tickets at the office of Zeddie Cantrell/Vision Source. All proceeds from this event will benefit your Bristow Education foundation that supports our teachers and students through grants and scholarships in our community! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bristow-education-foundation-spring-gala-tickets-576308132137

Don't forget! Parent/Teacher Conferences are tonight from 4-7 pm and Thursday, March 9th from 4-7 pm. There is no school this Friday, March 10th and Spring Break is March 13-19th. School resumes March 20th. Have a great break!

Johnson-O’Malley Academic Incentive application deadline is this Friday, 5:00 PM. Academic Incentive- each year a $500 incentive is awarded to 16 JOM seniors within the 45 school districts of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. https://eforms.mcn-nsn.gov/lincdoc/doc/run/muscogeeh/JOM_AcademicIncentiveApplication

Did you know that TCC Dual Credit students earn approximately 30,000 college credit hours each year. TCC is the largest provider of dual credit in Oklahoma with students statewide! https://www.tulsacc.edu/programs-courses/dual-credit-programs

Congratulations to our TRRFCC Pirates for January and February! We are proud of you! TRRFCC Pirates for January: Amelia Brandt, Nilson Freeman, Blake Hayes, Peyton Thurman, Liz Waltrip, Max Tyler. TRRFCC Pirates for February: Colton Cummings, Savanna Marsey, Rylee Linker, Ayden Robinson, Laryn Wages, Logan Watts.

Summer Academies in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Attention rising 8th-12th graders! Apply to a FREE Summer Academy. This summer, spend time at an Oklahoma college or university and discover the fascinating worlds of robotics, architecture, construction, engineering, environmental conservation and much more! https://secure.okcollegestart.org/High_School_Planning/Summer_academies/summer_academies.aspx

Summer Academies in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Attention rising 8th-12th graders! https://content.xap.com/media/43592/stem_summer_academies_2023_flyer.pdf

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Bristow’s first STATE CHAMPIONSHIP in track! We would love for all Bristow Track athletes, both past and present, to come and help us celebrate Coach Shannon Hilburn and the successful program he has created. The celebration will be held Sunday, March 5th at 2pm at First Baptist Church in Bristow. We hope to see you there! In addition, we encourage everyone to send a note of gratitude for Coach Hilburn's dedication. These notes of gratitude can be sent by emailing them to fhall@bristow.k12.ok.us by this Friday, March 3rd.

Our Coach Moore is Coach of the Year. Congratulations!

Class group pictures will be taken at Collins tomorrow, February 23rd. Students have an envelope, if they want to order one.

The Summer 2023 application is now open! One line of code can change the world. Come write yours with top financial firms. FinTech Focus is a two-week immersive program designed for incoming college freshmen with an interest in finance, computer science and technology. Over the course of the program, students learn the principles of computer science, gain exposure to the financial services industry, and get hands-on experience developing real-world applications. Students will have the opportunity to hear from guest speakers, learn the basics of banking and finance, and gain insights into STEM career paths available in college and beyond. The course will take place virtually, with the support and sponsorship of top financial firms. The program is open to students who are completing their final year of high school and are planning on enrolling in an accredited college or university for Fall 2023 or Spring 2024. https://fintechfocus.com/

Collins yearbook available for purchase.

The Bristow School Board has approved next year's school calendar. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact our administration building.

WHAT IS OKLAHOMA'S PROMISE? Oklahoma’s Promise allows students who meet certain income, academic and conduct requirements to earn a college or technology center tuition scholarship. Created in 1992 by the Legislature to help more Oklahoma families send their children to college, Oklahoma’s Promise was originally designated as the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program. The program is administered by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. I encourage all parents/guardians with students in grades 8-11 to apply! https://www.okhighered.org/okpromise/about.shtml

Congratulations to the fifth grade academic team and their coach, Mrs. Winter. They placed second in the tournament today. Good job Collins students.

If you are a business or parent, who will be dropping off Valentine treats at Collins on Tuesday, February 14th, please call the Collins office for drop-off directions. Thank you,

Shout out to our Wrestling head coach, Howard Moore! He continues to be recognized by UCO as one of their trailblazers.

Microsoft Scholarship – High School Students in Technology Careers This scholarship will be awarded to promising high school seniors with disabilities who plan to attend a vocational or academic college and aspire to have a career in the technology industry. The scholarships are renewable – each winner who continues to meet the criteria is eligible to receive an annual award of $5,000 for up to four (4) consecutive years for a potential total $20,000 scholarship. A total of eight ( 8) scholarships will be awarded in 2023. The Microsoft Disability Scholarship seeks to empower students with disabilities to achieve more through access to education leading to a career in technology. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/microsoftdisabilityscholarship.aspx?fbclid=IwAR1RKzAR0EzgEvIpigwEYSXAZ93RbLsQpMXI-5EnehjkUwpbGNyfis6yB8w

Cadet Lawman Academy Applications are still open for the 49th Academy! If you are or someone you know is currently a high school junior, click the Sign Up button on our profile. Application deadline is April 1, 2023. If you were a cadet in the 48th Cadet Lawman Academy and would like to return as Junior Staff, please send an email to cadetlawman@gmail.com to apply. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid05Lw4b3X5h5YgCgdhtR1htUdRQ1oNAcB5Z2k1zeStt8YuhcmjuBjGkCTJsQky9W6yl&id=102822973143527&mibextid=5zvaxg