Justus-Tiawah Public Schools

🛼 Reminder! 🛼 GNC permission slips are due tomorrow for the skating party on April 28th! Make sure to get those turned in so your student doesn’t miss out on the fun!

For the remainder of the school year, morning car riders will be dropped off at the front of the building. Please leave adequate space for buses to load and unload safely. Afternoon walk-up parents will continue to pick up students at the front doors.

For students enrolling at Claremore High School: 🎉 COLOR GUARD TRYOUTS! 🎉 Ready to spin, perform, and be part of something amazing? Now’s your chance! 📍 Who: Students entering 9th grade 📍 Where: HS Band Room 📅 When: April 28th & 30th ⏰ Time: 4:00–6:30 PM ✨ No experience needed — bring your energy and willingness to learn! Scan the QR code to sign up

South Campus: Due to mud and water on the sidewalk, all morning car riders should be dropped off at the front of the building. Please leave access clear for buses to load and unload. After school, walk-up parents will pick up students at the front doors.

Justus-Tiawah had a group of 7th and 8th graders compete in the OJABA State Academic Meet today. While the results weren’t exactly what we hoped for, they represented our school with hard work, determination, and pride. We are so proud of their efforts this year—GO WILDCATS! 🐾 Missing today: Tyler Stocks and MaKenna Jestes

Track and field had a great showing at the Regional Track Meet today! Lots of athletes qualified for the state meet and several came close with their personal best times. Great day to be a Wildcat 🐾💛🖤 State Qualifiers: Girls: 100 meters- Averee Rich Regional Champion 200 meters- Miley Rogers Regional Champion 400 meters- Miley Rogers Regional Champion 800 meters- SJ Hepler Regional Champion 1600 meters- SJ Hepler Regional Champion 100 hurdles- Stella Woods 4th place 300 hurdles- Stella Woods 2nd place Shot Put- Maddy Lang 3rd place Discus- Ellie Howard 4th place Long Jump- Stella Woods 3rd place 4x100 relay- 3rd place: Makenna Jestes, Averee Rich, Hailey Chandler, Miley Rogers 4x200 relay- 3rd place: Makenna Jestes, Averee Rich, Kaylee Pillsbury, Miley Rogers 4x400 relay- 4th place: Makenna Jestes, Blakelee Jestes, Adalynn Pillsbury, Kaylee Pillsbury Boys: 200 meters- Wyatt Holcomb 4th place 400 meters- Coy Doyal 4th place 1600 meters- Crue Thomson 3rd place 100 hurdles- Wyatt Holcomb 3rd place, Landon Smith 4th place Long Jump- Landon Smith 4th place 300 hurdles- Zander Corbett 4th place 4x200 relay- 3rd place: Jaece Clifton, Coy Doyal, Landon Smith, Wyatt Holcomb 4x400 relay- 4th place: Jaece Clifton, Zander Corbett, Coy Doyal, Wyatt Holcomb

South Campus Parents: Due to water and mud across the sidewalk, all morning car riders should be dropped off at the front doors this morning. Parents who walk up for dismissal are asked to pick up their students at the front doors both today. Please leave the area near the flagpole clear to allow buses to enter, drop off, and pick up students safely.

Tomorrow night, South Campus, Literacy Night and Enrollment for Pre-K and New Kindergarten. 4:00-6:30 PM BOGO Book Fair will also be open!

🎺 Calling All Future Zebras Band & Guard Members! 🥁 Join us for the Claremore Marching Band/Guard Parent & Student Meeting to get everything you need for the upcoming season! 📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026 📍 Claremore HS Band Room Come learn about schedules, important dates, expectations, and all the exciting things ahead for marching season! Don’t miss your chance to be part of something big—we can’t wait to see you there! ❤️🐎 📧 Questions? Contact Mrs. Acord at courtney.acord@claremore.k12.ok.us

South Campus Parents: Weather Update: Due to anticipated weather conditions, all morning car riders should be dropped off at the front doors tomorrow. Parents who walk up for dismissal are asked to pick up their students at the front doors both today and tomorrow. Please leave the area near the flagpole clear to allow buses to enter, drop off, and pick up students safely.

South Campus car riders, please drop off at the front doors this morning.

Buy One, Get One FREE Book Fair is in full swing this week!

Join us Monday, April 13, through Thursday, April 16, during school hours to stock up on great reads.

✨ Don’t forget! South Campus will host Literacy Night on Thursday from 4:00–6:30 PM, and the book fair will be open during the event. We hope to see you there!

The easiest way for kids to pay is with an eWallet. Create one for your child so they can shop cash-free and independently! Visit our school homepage to get started:

North Campus:
https://scholastic.com/bf/justustiawahschoolnorth1

South Campus:
https://scholastic.com/bf/justustiawahschoolsouth2

For those Students who will be attending Claremore High School Next School Year, here is their cheer info:

🚨Save the Date🚨 The 2026-2027 Cheer Season is loading!! Parent and Athlete Meeting is April 13th at 6:30 pm. All interested athletes must complete this form!
📝https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPxbyxuEMNZaCtxC4IkbGs19StpXZNiLD9k0OcQ_JUKbQN4Q/viewform

**Sequoyah High School Cheer Tryouts Information**

Students planning to attend Sequoyah High School next school year and interested in cheer—don’t miss this important meeting!

There will be a **mandatory parent/athlete meeting** on:
🗓 **April 20**
⏰ **6:30 PM**
📍 **Olan Graham Field House**

📄 **Tryout packets/applications will be handed out at the meeting** and are **due by April 27**.

Be sure to attend for all tryout details and expectations.
👉 Click the link for the flyer with more information!

https://justustiawahok.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/20236574

Let’s get ready for an exciting year—Go Eagles! 🦅

On Wednesday, April 1, it was National Paraprofessionals Day—the perfect time to recognize the heart of our classrooms, our amazing paraprofessionals! 💛🖤 Our paras go above and beyond every day to support students, assist teachers, and foster a positive, nurturing learning environment. Whether lending a helping hand or offering a kind word, their impact is felt in many ways. We are so grateful for your dedication, patience, and passion. You truly make a difference in the lives of our students and the entire school community! Join us in saying THANK YOU to our incredible paras—we appreciate you more than words can express! 👏🍎

✨ Join Us for Enrollment & Literacy Night! ✨ We’re excited to welcome families to our Walk-In Pre-K and New Kindergarten Enrollment Event! 🗓 April 16 ⏰ 4:00 – 6:30 PM 📍 South Campus Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun-filled evening! Along with enrollment, we’ll be hosting: 📖 A Book Fair 📚 A Literacy Night for Pre-K through 2nd grade Come explore, learn, and get your little ones ready for an amazing school year. We can’t wait to see you there! 💛

Our 7th grade science students had an amazing hands-on learning experience today at Rogers County Conservation District at RSU! 🌿🦆 Students stepped into the role of “birds” using different beaks to understand how adaptations help animals survive in the wild. They also explored real-life adaptations in nature and enjoyed a visit to the wetlands—bringing science to life in the best way! A big thank you to the Rogers County Conservation District, and a special shoutout to Mr. Robert Gibbs for making this experience so engaging and memorable for our students! 👏 #HandsOnLearning #ScienceInAction #StudentExperiences #RogersCounty

📚Don’t Miss Out on the Memories! Order your yearbook! Make sure to reserve your copy and capture all the special moments from this school year. 🗓️ Deadline to order: May 2 Don’t wait—once they’re gone, they’re gone! Order yours today and treasure the memories for years to come. 🐯🐾

Important Safety Notice for Families We have been made aware of fraudulent emails that appear to come from our school. These emails may include attachments or links asking for your email address and password. Please know: These messages are NOT from the school and are an attempt to gain access to your personal information. What to watch for: • Emails asking for passwords or personal information • Unexpected attachments or links • Messages that create urgency or pressure you to respond quickly Important Reminder: Our school will never ask for your password or sensitive information through email. What should you do? • Do NOT click on links or open attachments from suspicious emails • Do NOT provide personal information • Delete the email immediately • If you have already responded, please change your password right away If you are unsure about an email, please get in touch with the school office before responding.

🐝 Spelling Bee Success! 🐝 On Friday, March 6th, 12 students participated in our school Spelling Bee, competing for a chance to represent our school at the Eastern Oklahoma Spelling Bee on Friday, April 24th. We are proud of all the students who took on the challenge and showcased their spelling skills! Winners: 🏆 Jocelyn Howell 🏆 Dominic Horton 🏆 Dexter Williams 🏆 Wyatt Holcomb Alternates: ⭐ Josiah Davis ⭐ Jayden Lee These students will move forward in the competition, and we wish them the best as they prepare for the next round! A special thank you to Mrs. Fuller for organizing our Spelling Bee. Your hard work made this event possible for our students!