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!
Please help us welcome Melanie Fees to our 2nd Grade team this year! Originally from Valdosta, Georgia, Melanie made Oklahoma her home in 2017—and she couldn’t imagine living anywhere else! She holds a bachelor’s degree from Valdosta State University and a master’s in School Administration from Northeastern State University.
With 25 years of teaching experience, Melanie brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and dedication to the classroom. She is committed to building strong, meaningful relationships with her students and is especially known for her effective use of small-group instruction. Her approach is both differentiated and student-centered, ensuring every learner feels supported, successful, and valued.
Outside of the classroom, Melanie enjoys spending time outdoors and cooking up something delicious. She also loves a good game night with friends.
Melanie is thrilled to join the team at Bristow and looks forward to meeting her students and beginning a great year with Edison’s little Pirates!
With 25 years of teaching experience, Melanie brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and dedication to the classroom. She is committed to building strong, meaningful relationships with her students and is especially known for her effective use of small-group instruction. Her approach is both differentiated and student-centered, ensuring every learner feels supported, successful, and valued.
Outside of the classroom, Melanie enjoys spending time outdoors and cooking up something delicious. She also loves a good game night with friends.
Melanie is thrilled to join the team at Bristow and looks forward to meeting her students and beginning a great year with Edison’s little Pirates!
Please help us welcome Harlie Webb to the Bristow Staff. Harlie will be teaching physical education this year.
Harlie graduated from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She began teaching physical education here in January and will continue doing so this year for her first full year. Harlie grew up in Bristow and says that she is excited to give back to her community by teaching alongside teachers and staff that taught her to strive for excellence from a young age!
Harlie says her goals are to create an environment that encourages students to be confident, engaged, and active. She believes that physical education is more than physical fitness, but about character development, teamwork, and respect. She says she strives to ensure that every student is offered the opportunity to succeed, feel valued, and encouraged to participate and grow in their own way.
Outside of the classroom you can find Harlie doing anything outdoors, reading, painting, or spending time with her family and friends. Harlie is excited to further her involvement in the upcoming school year and to continue growing as part of the pirate community!
Harlie graduated from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She began teaching physical education here in January and will continue doing so this year for her first full year. Harlie grew up in Bristow and says that she is excited to give back to her community by teaching alongside teachers and staff that taught her to strive for excellence from a young age!
Harlie says her goals are to create an environment that encourages students to be confident, engaged, and active. She believes that physical education is more than physical fitness, but about character development, teamwork, and respect. She says she strives to ensure that every student is offered the opportunity to succeed, feel valued, and encouraged to participate and grow in their own way.
Outside of the classroom you can find Harlie doing anything outdoors, reading, painting, or spending time with her family and friends. Harlie is excited to further her involvement in the upcoming school year and to continue growing as part of the pirate community!
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
BPS is Hiring!
We are currently hiring a Title VI Paraprofessional to help run our JOM program. Work directly with students, teachers, and other professionals to support the learning and achievement of our JOM students.
Learn more about the JOM program: https://www.choctawnation.com/services/johnson-omalley/
Apply Today: https://bristow.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
The first day of school for the 25-26 school year is Friday, August 8, 2025. The school supply lists can be found at https://www.bristow.k12.ok.us/page/school-supply-lists
Reserve your spot for STEM camp!
Andee Cooper is a Bristow graduate and author of the book Sometimes I get the Wiggles She came and read the book to a few of our Edison classes this year. The book has been turned into a musical and will be performed at the Freeland Center. It is a great story about how to be a hero and help others who have special needs. ❤️
Join us for STEM Camp!
What a joyful day we had celebrating our incredible 2nd grade students at their promotion ceremony! It was truly a beautiful event, filled with smiles, proud moments, and a few happy tears as we honored the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of our students.
We hope you enjoyed the celebration as much as we did. It was a special moment not only for our students but for all of us who have watched them grow and thrive throughout the year.
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing 2nd grade teachers—Mrs. Dunbar, Mrs. Todd, Mrs. Hinson, Mrs. Lynn, Mrs. Hewitt, and Mrs. Locke—for creating such a memorable and meaningful ceremony. Their dedication, creativity, and love for their students were evident in every detail of the event.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We are so proud of our students and look forward to all the wonderful things they will continue to accomplish.
First Grade Camp Day!
First Grade Glow Day! Shine bright!
