Justus-Tiawah Public Schools

Mrs. Moseley’s 4th-grade class recently learned an important everyday life skill…how to sew on a button! During this hands-on activity, students practiced patience, focus, and fine motor skills while learning a practical skill they can use for years to come. From threading a needle to securely attaching a button, students gained confidence as they worked through each step. Life skills activities like this help prepare students for independence and show them the value of problem-solving and self-sufficiency in everyday situations.

Our fourth graders recently brought geography and creativity together in a fun and memorable way by designing and building floats representing the states they studied in class! Each float showcased important facts, landmarks, symbols, history, and unique features of their assigned state while allowing students to express their creativity and teamwork skills. To celebrate all of their hard work, the students proudly participated in a “State Float Parade” through the school. Classes from third through eighth grade lined the hallways to cheer them on and admire the impressive displays. The parade was a wonderful opportunity for our students to share what they learned while building confidence, presentation skills, and school spirit. We are so proud of the creativity, effort, and enthusiasm our fourth graders put into this exciting project!

South Campus Parents: Overflow parking for Field Day will be in the field across from the school. Please follow Deputy Brandt’s directions for parking and traffic flow.

We think our teachers are absolutely “TEA—RIFFIC”! 🍋🧋 And so does H Tea O A huge thank you to H Tea O Claremore for their generous donation to help us celebrate our amazing teachers! 💛 Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! 🍎

Our 8th graders had an unforgettable day stepping into literary history! They toured the Outsiders House Museum—the real home featured in The Outsiders—and brought the story to life in a whole new way. To top it off, they watched the film on the big screen at Circle Cinema! From pages to the big screen, it was a day full of connection, learning, and a little bit of Greaser pride.

Mrs. Moseley’s fourth graders had the opportunity to put their classroom lessons into real-world practice during a special etiquette outing at a local restaurant. Over the past several weeks, students have been learning important life skills and dining etiquette, and they have done an outstanding job demonstrating them in public. Students practiced making eye contact while ordering, speaking politely by saying “please” and “thank you,” using proper table manners, placing napkins in their laps, engaging in respectful table conversation, opening doors for others, and even pulling out chairs as a courtesy and act of kindness. More importantly, our students represented our school with maturity, respect, and confidence. We are incredibly proud of the character they displayed throughout the experience. Opportunities like these help students understand that good manners, kindness, and respect for others are valuable skills that extend far beyond the classroom.

Less than two weeks to register for girls basketball camp to guarantee t-shirt size. Online registration must be completed and payment must be made to either school office by May 14th! Can’t wait to see all of our future basketball players 🏀💛🖤 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDA4kSio2WE2BTK21H8seDx5X45VL5lLZ6SVzSzjGQQVTAoA/viewform

Reminder: Tutoring is cancelled for the rest of the school year at both campuses!

📢 Important Calendar Update We’ve been made aware that some parents may not have been notified of a recent change to the school calendar. At the most recent Board of Education meeting, the calendar was amended. 👉 Students’ last day of school will now be Monday, May 18th. Please make note of this update as you plan for the end of the school year. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

🏐 Transfer Volleyball Tryout Info 🏐 Mark your calendars! 📅 Wednesday, July 15th ⏰ 8:00 AM 📍 New Gym If selected, practice will begin July 16. Athletes can participate in summer activities (league, team camp, etc.) before tryouts if they: ✔️ Have an up-to-date physical on file ✔️ Are fully enrolled in CPS ✔️ Have RankOne completed Per OSSAA guidelines, volleyball is allowed to hold tryouts on or after July 15. Questions? Reach out for more info—we’re excited to see you there! 💪🏐

We are so proud of our students who participated in the Cassandra Gaines Art Contest! With hundreds of entries submitted, we are excited to celebrate two outstanding JT students who placed this year 🏆 8th grader Paisley Millen earned 1st place! Her incredible artwork has been selected as the official logo for the Eastern Oklahoma State Spelling Bee! 🥉 7th grader Aubrey Self earned 3rd place with her amazing piece! Congratulations to these talented students for representing JT so well—we are proud of you!

Reminder: Parents/Guardians - online enrollment for returning students is now open for the 26-27 school year. Please sign into your Sylogist (https://oked.sylogist.com/justustiawah) account, click on the student records portal, and complete the 2027 enrollment forms for each of your students. Please be sure your address, phone number, email, and emergency contacts are all correct in the relationship tab; then click submit once everything has been completed. If you do not remember your Sylogist login information please email, April Reece at areece@justustiawah.com. If your student will not be returning to JT in the fall, please notify the office as soon as possible.

All yearbook orders are due this Friday, May 1. You may purchase a yearbook at yearbookforever.com

🎉 GNC Roller Skating Celebration 🎉 Tuesday is our LAST day of GNC, and we’re celebrating with a trip to Roller World immediately after school! 🛼 🚌 Transportation: Students must have a signed permission slip on file to ride the bus. 💲 Cost: - Skating is FREE for all GNC students and their families - Regular skates are included - Rollerblades are available for a $2 fee ⏰ Pick-Up: 5:15 PM at Roller World 📞 Questions? Contact Beth Deckard at 918-698-1268 We can’t wait to celebrate an awesome year with you all! 🎊

Due to a bus driver shortage this afternoon, Mr. Kelley will be covering two different routes, causing the green bus route to run later than usual. If possible, parents are encouraged to call the front office at their child's respective campus and arrange car rider pickup for today only. Any remaining green bus route students will depart from North Campus around 4:10 PM (rather than 3:25 PM) and be taken home as usual.

Good morning- Red Bus is stopped by a train this morning and will be running late. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Our Wildcats represented us well at the ORES State Track Meet today! Both girls' and boys' teams came out on a mission to chase personal bests! We lost track of how many hit their goal times because it happened one after another. Congratulations to all today, and congratulations on a great season. It’s a great day to be a Wildcat 🖤💛🐾 Girls' team: 4th place overall finish Averee Rich: 2nd place 100m Miley Rogers: 5th place 200m, 2nd place 400m SJ Hepler: STATE CHAMPION 1600m, 2nd place 800m Stella Woods: 5th place 100m hurdles Maddy Lang: 4th place shot put 4x200 relay: 4th place (Makenna Jestes, Averee Rich, Kaylee Pillsbury, Miley Rogers)

🛼✨ ROLL INTO A NIGHT OF FUN! ✨🛼 Join us at Roller World for a fundraiser supporting the Justus-Tiawah 8th Grade Class! 🎉 💲 Only $5 per person (includes admission + skate rental!) 📅 Thursday, April 23rd ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM 🎓 All proceeds go directly to support Justus-Tiawah School! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to the public — bring your family & friends! Let’s pack the rink, have some fun, and support a great cause! 🖤 📣 Spread the word

Track and field had another great showing at the Inola track meet today! The girls' team won the meet, and the boys' team set personal bests against tough competition!