Our first graders had a stem challenge to work with a partner to build the tallest tower that would hold the most letters! It was a great way to end our alphabet review!
One of the coolest things to see at ECC is when our older students choose to spend time with our younger ones. 💙 In second grade, students earn rewards for their hard work—and some choose the special reward of coming back to the younger classes to read stories. 📚✨ It’s such a sweet interaction watching our kids connect across grade levels and seeing how much the little ones look up to the “big kids.”
🎉📚 Alphabet Party Fun in 1st Grade! 📚🎉
Our first graders have been busy reviewing the alphabet and wrapped it up today with a super fun Alphabet Party! 🎈💡
Students came dressed to represent different letters — from A for Alien to Z for Zookeeper, and everything in between! 🛸👨🌾 The creativity was off the charts and the cuteness overload is REAL! 💖
Way to go, first graders! Learning has never looked so fun! 🥳🔤✨ #AlphabetParty #FirstGradeFun #ABCcelebration #LearningIsFun
Our first graders have been busy reviewing the alphabet and wrapped it up today with a super fun Alphabet Party! 🎈💡
Students came dressed to represent different letters — from A for Alien to Z for Zookeeper, and everything in between! 🛸👨🌾 The creativity was off the charts and the cuteness overload is REAL! 💖
Way to go, first graders! Learning has never looked so fun! 🥳🔤✨ #AlphabetParty #FirstGradeFun #ABCcelebration #LearningIsFun
Reminder, there will be no school for students on Friday, August 29, 2025 as this is a teacher professional development day. There is no school on Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor day. The official school calendar can be found at www.bristow.k12.ok.us .
🎉🚗 Congratulations to our Skip the Line Raffle Winners! 🚗🎉
Your support has earned you a special spot at the front of the line each day! 🙌 Your child will be hand-delivered to your parking spot, so please be there ready and waiting at the dismissal bell.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated! 💙 Winners were randomly selected using an online name wheel.
The winners are:
PreK - Trason Townsend
Kindergarten - Sterling Stratton
1st/2nd Grade - Brad Glisson
✨ Didn’t win this time? No worries—we’ll raffle again in the Spring semester, so stay tuned for your next chance to win!
#PiratePride #SkipTheLine #SchoolFamily
Your support has earned you a special spot at the front of the line each day! 🙌 Your child will be hand-delivered to your parking spot, so please be there ready and waiting at the dismissal bell.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated! 💙 Winners were randomly selected using an online name wheel.
The winners are:
PreK - Trason Townsend
Kindergarten - Sterling Stratton
1st/2nd Grade - Brad Glisson
✨ Didn’t win this time? No worries—we’ll raffle again in the Spring semester, so stay tuned for your next chance to win!
#PiratePride #SkipTheLine #SchoolFamily
Coach Webb has all the MVP's and they are ready for a great school year!
Little Pirates, Big Adventures is our theme this year and our first graders are ready for it!
Our 1st Grade little pirates are ready for big adventures this school year!
🌟 Meet Our Edison Support Team 🌟
We’re excited to introduce our Licensed Professional Counselors and Behavioral Health Aides at Edison💙 These caring professionals are here to support students’ emotional well-being, provide safe spaces to talk, and partner with families and staff to help every child thrive. From one-on-one counseling to everyday encouragement, they play a vital role in building a healthy, supportive school community. 🏫✨
We’re excited to introduce our Licensed Professional Counselors and Behavioral Health Aides at Edison💙 These caring professionals are here to support students’ emotional well-being, provide safe spaces to talk, and partner with families and staff to help every child thrive. From one-on-one counseling to everyday encouragement, they play a vital role in building a healthy, supportive school community. 🏫✨
⏰ Last Chance! ⏰
Don’t forget to turn in your fundraiser money by Friday, August 15th! 🏴☠️
We’ve had some fun opportunities this year — Skip the Car Line, Tattoo Fundraiser, and Pirate T-Shirts — and we’re so grateful for your support. 💛
Your participation helps us kick off an amazing school year! Thank you for being part of our Edison family! ⚓✨
Don’t forget to turn in your fundraiser money by Friday, August 15th! 🏴☠️
We’ve had some fun opportunities this year — Skip the Car Line, Tattoo Fundraiser, and Pirate T-Shirts — and we’re so grateful for your support. 💛
Your participation helps us kick off an amazing school year! Thank you for being part of our Edison family! ⚓✨
Free meals for students through the CEP Program!
A HUGE thank you to the First Church of God’s youth group and Macy Shields for treating our staff to an amazing coffee bar this PLC day! 🙌
What an incredible way to kick off the school year — with great fellowship, warm smiles, and even better coffee! 💛👏
We’re so grateful for your kindness and support! #ThankYou #CommunityUnity #BackToSchoolBlessings #FuelForTheDay #PirateUnity
What an incredible way to kick off the school year — with great fellowship, warm smiles, and even better coffee! 💛👏
We’re so grateful for your kindness and support! #ThankYou #CommunityUnity #BackToSchoolBlessings #FuelForTheDay #PirateUnity
Back To School Activities:
Tuesday, Aug. 5th-6th Grade Transition, Freshman Connection, Open House/Meet the Teacher
Friday, Aug. 8th-First Day of School
Tuesday, Aug. 5th-6th Grade Transition, Freshman Connection, Open House/Meet the Teacher
Friday, Aug. 8th-First Day of School
Welcome Back, Families!
We are so excited to welcome you and your students back for a fantastic new school year! The energy around campus is already building, and we can’t wait to see all the familiar faces—and meet some new ones—at our Meet the Teacher Night on Tuesday from 4:00–6:00 PM.
To make the evening even more fun and memorable, we’re kicking off three exciting fundraisers that support our school community:
🎽 T-Shirt Fundraiser – Show your school spirit with our brand-new shirts!
🦋 Tattoo Fundraiser – Temporary tattoos that let students wear their pride for all to see!
🚗 Skip the Line Fundraiser – Bid for the chance to skip the car line—it’s the fast track every parent wants!
All fundraiser items will be available for purchase at Meet the Teacher Night—come ready to support and stock up!
As you and your student explore the school, be sure to participate in our Treasure Hunt! It’s your guide to discovering classrooms, meeting teachers, and getting familiar with our learning spaces. Collect all the signatures, turn it in, and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a 2025–26 Yearbook—a prize packed with photos, memories, and school year magic that will be a keepsake for years to come!
Let’s kick off this school year with connection, excitement, and community spirit. We can’t wait to see you Tuesday!
We are so excited to welcome you and your students back for a fantastic new school year! The energy around campus is already building, and we can’t wait to see all the familiar faces—and meet some new ones—at our Meet the Teacher Night on Tuesday from 4:00–6:00 PM.
To make the evening even more fun and memorable, we’re kicking off three exciting fundraisers that support our school community:
🎽 T-Shirt Fundraiser – Show your school spirit with our brand-new shirts!
🦋 Tattoo Fundraiser – Temporary tattoos that let students wear their pride for all to see!
🚗 Skip the Line Fundraiser – Bid for the chance to skip the car line—it’s the fast track every parent wants!
All fundraiser items will be available for purchase at Meet the Teacher Night—come ready to support and stock up!
As you and your student explore the school, be sure to participate in our Treasure Hunt! It’s your guide to discovering classrooms, meeting teachers, and getting familiar with our learning spaces. Collect all the signatures, turn it in, and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a 2025–26 Yearbook—a prize packed with photos, memories, and school year magic that will be a keepsake for years to come!
Let’s kick off this school year with connection, excitement, and community spirit. We can’t wait to see you Tuesday!
🌟🏴☠️ Ahoy, Edison Families! 🏴☠️🌟
We are so excited to begin a brand-new school year filled with Little Pirates, Big Adventures! 📚✨
📬 Postcards with classroom teacher information are heading your way this week – be on the lookout!
📌 Important Arrival & Dismissal Reminders:
🚌 9th Street – Buses ONLY
🚗 10th Street – Drop-off/Pick-up for 1st & 2nd Grade
⚓️ Kindergarten Circle – For Kindergarten students only
🌳 Elm Street – Drop-off/Pick-up for Pre-K
📍NEW! We now have an office at the Pre-K/Elm Street entrance for:
✔️ Pre-K/Kindergarten enrollment needs
✔️ Tardies and absences for PK/K students
✔️ Early pick-ups for PK/K students
🎉 We are looking forward to a fabulous year ahead and can’t wait to see you at Meet the Teacher Night on August 5th from 4:00–6:00 PM!
Let the adventures begin! 💙🏴☠️ #LittlePiratesBigAdventures #AnchoredInExcellence
We are so excited to begin a brand-new school year filled with Little Pirates, Big Adventures! 📚✨
📬 Postcards with classroom teacher information are heading your way this week – be on the lookout!
📌 Important Arrival & Dismissal Reminders:
🚌 9th Street – Buses ONLY
🚗 10th Street – Drop-off/Pick-up for 1st & 2nd Grade
⚓️ Kindergarten Circle – For Kindergarten students only
🌳 Elm Street – Drop-off/Pick-up for Pre-K
📍NEW! We now have an office at the Pre-K/Elm Street entrance for:
✔️ Pre-K/Kindergarten enrollment needs
✔️ Tardies and absences for PK/K students
✔️ Early pick-ups for PK/K students
🎉 We are looking forward to a fabulous year ahead and can’t wait to see you at Meet the Teacher Night on August 5th from 4:00–6:00 PM!
Let the adventures begin! 💙🏴☠️ #LittlePiratesBigAdventures #AnchoredInExcellence
Please help us welcome Katie Peterson to the Bristow Staff! Katie will be teaching 1st grade at Edison Elementary this year.
Katie is a graduate of New Mexico State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management. She and her husband moved to Bristow in 2016, where they are now raising their four children.
For the past three years, Katie has served as the JOM Resource at Edison. She earned her teaching certification last year, and this will be her first official year in the classroom. Katie is excited to help her students grow and is passionate about sharing her love of learning.
Outside of school, Katie enjoys spending time with her family on their ranch and staying involved in the Bristow community.
We are thrilled to have her join the Edison team!
Katie is a graduate of New Mexico State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management. She and her husband moved to Bristow in 2016, where they are now raising their four children.
For the past three years, Katie has served as the JOM Resource at Edison. She earned her teaching certification last year, and this will be her first official year in the classroom. Katie is excited to help her students grow and is passionate about sharing her love of learning.
Outside of school, Katie enjoys spending time with her family on their ranch and staying involved in the Bristow community.
We are thrilled to have her join the Edison team!
Welcome Allison Sexton to the Bristow Staff! Allison will be teaching 1st grade this year at Edison Elementary.
Graduating from Fort Hays State University, Allison earned her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, with a Minor in Special Education. She has her ESOL endorsement and is Certified in LETRS. This will be her 11th year teaching, with nine of those years teaching in Western Kansas. She has taught PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 4th grade. First grade is her favorite and she is looking forward to beginning her 8th year in First!
Allison grew up in a small Kansas town and is excited to join the Bristow community. She can't wait to meet her students and welcome them into her classroom, where she will work with each student to gain a love of learning, leading to growth not only academically but personally as well.
You can usually find Allison outside creating gardening projects if she isn't curled up with a great book and a cup of tea! She also enjoys fishing, sewing and going on trips with her husband and step son!
Welcome again Mrs. Sexton!
Graduating from Fort Hays State University, Allison earned her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, with a Minor in Special Education. She has her ESOL endorsement and is Certified in LETRS. This will be her 11th year teaching, with nine of those years teaching in Western Kansas. She has taught PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 4th grade. First grade is her favorite and she is looking forward to beginning her 8th year in First!
Allison grew up in a small Kansas town and is excited to join the Bristow community. She can't wait to meet her students and welcome them into her classroom, where she will work with each student to gain a love of learning, leading to growth not only academically but personally as well.
You can usually find Allison outside creating gardening projects if she isn't curled up with a great book and a cup of tea! She also enjoys fishing, sewing and going on trips with her husband and step son!
Welcome again Mrs. Sexton!
Please help us welcome Rachel Burkhalter to the Bristow staff. Rachel will be teaching first grade this year at Edison .
Rachel is a proud graduate of Texas Women University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in the Science of Education. She grew up in Texas and moved to Bristow about three years ago and has loved the community ever since.
Rachel has been a kindergarten teacher for two years in Oklahoma City and has decided to join the Bristow family as a first grade teacher. She looks forward to the change and is excited to be more connected to the community she calls home.
When Rachel is not at school, she is hanging out with her husband and kids, playing outside, and going to Texas to visit her family. Rachel is looking forward to the upcoming school year and all the new students she will meet this year.
Rachel is a proud graduate of Texas Women University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in the Science of Education. She grew up in Texas and moved to Bristow about three years ago and has loved the community ever since.
Rachel has been a kindergarten teacher for two years in Oklahoma City and has decided to join the Bristow family as a first grade teacher. She looks forward to the change and is excited to be more connected to the community she calls home.
When Rachel is not at school, she is hanging out with her husband and kids, playing outside, and going to Texas to visit her family. Rachel is looking forward to the upcoming school year and all the new students she will meet this year.
Please help us welcome Karissa J. Stitt to the Bristow staff. Karissa will be teaching 2nd Grade this year. She will be at Edison Elementary.
Karissa is a proud graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She grew up in the small town of Dover, Oklahoma and is now excited to be here in Bristow!
This will be her first full year in the classroom and she couldn’t be more excited to teach and nourish the minds of young learners. Karissa is passionate about education and committed to supporting the growth and development of every individual child. Her goal is to create a safe space for learning, and to nourish the heart before reaching the mind — lending into acknowledging learning is fun.
When Karissa is not at school, you can find her reading books, writing, drawing, doing word-search puzzles, spending time with family and friends. She is a big animal lover and enjoys being outdoors. Karissa is looking forward to this upcoming year, and all the things that come along with it!
Welcome again Ms. Stitt!
Karissa is a proud graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She grew up in the small town of Dover, Oklahoma and is now excited to be here in Bristow!
This will be her first full year in the classroom and she couldn’t be more excited to teach and nourish the minds of young learners. Karissa is passionate about education and committed to supporting the growth and development of every individual child. Her goal is to create a safe space for learning, and to nourish the heart before reaching the mind — lending into acknowledging learning is fun.
When Karissa is not at school, you can find her reading books, writing, drawing, doing word-search puzzles, spending time with family and friends. She is a big animal lover and enjoys being outdoors. Karissa is looking forward to this upcoming year, and all the things that come along with it!
Welcome again Ms. Stitt!
Meet Your Library Media Specialist – Adrienne Lee-Williams!
Adrienne is thrilled to be joining Edison Elementary as your new Library Media Specialist. She’s passionate about connecting students with stories, sparking curiosity, and helping them become confident, creative, and capable users of information and technology.
Adrienne holds a Bachelor’s of Art in Communication and a Master’s in Library Media and Information Technology. Before stepping into the library world, she taught Drama, Speech, and Debate—so don’t be surprised if you catch her bringing a little theatrical flair to storytime!
Over the years, she has had the privilege of working in both public and school libraries, as well as serving as a reading tutor. These experiences have deepened her love for literacy and her belief that libraries are essential spaces for imagination, exploration, and growth.
Outside of school, she enjoys reading (of course!), ceramics, painting, gardening, voice acting, and working on cars—there’s usually a project car or two in her driveway at any given time.
Adrienne can’t wait to get to know our Edison students and families, and to help every child find books they love and tools they can use to thrive. Let’s make this a great year in the library!
Adrienne is thrilled to be joining Edison Elementary as your new Library Media Specialist. She’s passionate about connecting students with stories, sparking curiosity, and helping them become confident, creative, and capable users of information and technology.
Adrienne holds a Bachelor’s of Art in Communication and a Master’s in Library Media and Information Technology. Before stepping into the library world, she taught Drama, Speech, and Debate—so don’t be surprised if you catch her bringing a little theatrical flair to storytime!
Over the years, she has had the privilege of working in both public and school libraries, as well as serving as a reading tutor. These experiences have deepened her love for literacy and her belief that libraries are essential spaces for imagination, exploration, and growth.
Outside of school, she enjoys reading (of course!), ceramics, painting, gardening, voice acting, and working on cars—there’s usually a project car or two in her driveway at any given time.
Adrienne can’t wait to get to know our Edison students and families, and to help every child find books they love and tools they can use to thrive. Let’s make this a great year in the library!
