Justus-Tiawah Public Schools

Mrs. Haws 4th graders have sent weeks studying the human body. Students have made x-rays, a model brain, and even learned the digestive process in a baggie! Finally they worked the human body puzzle of fitting all of their organs in it! So much fun watching their minds at work.

8th graders were invited to attend an informative meeting with Sequoyah administration and past Justus-Tiawah students about becoming Eagles next year.

From Mrs. Moseley: As a teacher, I often hear concerns from parents and members of society about how students today seem to lack manners, respect, and proper etiquette. But here’s the hard truth: we can’t expect young people to meet expectations they’ve never been truly taught or given the chance to practice. Manners and social etiquette aren’t just ideas that kids absorb automatically—they’re skills that must be modeled, taught, and reinforced in real-life situations. If we want respectful, confident, and well-mannered students, we need to provide them with experiences that allow them to grow into those qualities. That’s why sometimes we have to go beyond the classroom. Today, I loaded my students onto the bus and took them to a local restaurant so they could practice what we’ve discussed in class…napkin in laps, eye contact when ordering food, please/thank you to the waitress, not eating until everyone has their food, which utensil to use and when to use it, and much more. We dressed in our “fancy clothes” and had the best time! These outings aren’t just field trips; they are intentional opportunities for students to shine, to apply their learning, and to see themselves as capable, respectful individuals. My favorite day of the year! ❤️

Today, Mrs. Moseley's class practiced a vital life skill...sewing on a button. The kids caught on quickly and wanted to keep practicing. Learning new skills outside the textbook helps students become well-rounded and more prepared for the real world. Great job, Wildcats!

Due to the field conditions and incoming rain, we are canceling tomorrow's running club. Since the weather outlook is dry for the weekend, we would like to have running club on Monday and then our awards and party on Wednesday. We hope to see everyone there on Monday, May 12!

The fourth grade learned about each region's states and capitals. Each student chose a state and made a float.

Due to the lack of electricity, we ask Wildcat Care students to be picked up as soon as possible.

Last day to get your Spring spirit wear order in! Ordering closes at midnight tonight - https://jtptospring25.itemorder.com/shop/home/

With all the rain today and the rain forecasted for overnight and in the morning, Running Club is canceled for tomorrow morning.

8th grade Parents: Graduation is just around the corner! As we plan for the graduation party, we are asking for bottled water, pop, chips, or a monetary donation to help make it an enjoyable evening for students. Please send donations to the JR High office. Thank you in advance for any help you can

Power is partially out at North Campus buildings. Tree is down on the line a couple miles away and while many lines are down near Claremore, we should be one of the first with power restored so we are going to wait it out.

South campus car riders to drop off at the front office

Parents at the north campus: we will be unloading children one at a time at the door. Please be ready to help get your child out of the car. We also will not be serving breakfast.

Parents, Our online enrollment is now open in Sylogist for the 25-26 school year. Once logged in, go to the student records portal to complete all required documents, then click submit. If you do not remember your username or password or need assistance, please email us at areece@justustiawah.com. The Sylogist link is located on the website's homepage under quick links. Please notify the office immediately if your student will not return.

More pictures from State Meet

More pictures from State Meet!

Wildcats Shine at State Track Meet The JT Wildcats made a strong showing at this year’s State Track Meet, overcoming a morning rain delay and a few technical difficulties to deliver outstanding performances across the board. Nearly every athlete recorded a personal record (PR), and all three relay teams ran faster times than last year, earning placements in a highly competitive field. This group showed so much heart and determination! We’re incredibly proud of how they competed and represented JT. Top Individual Performances: • Miley Rogers – 7th place, 100m Dash • Paisley Crittenden – 3rd place, 100m Hurdles • Paisley Crittenden – 3rd place, 300m Hurdles (PR) • Layla Rackleff – 7th place, 400m Dash (PR) • SJ Hepler – 5th place, 800m Run (PR) • SJ Hepler – 2nd place, 1600m Run (PR) • Maddy Lang – 9th place, Shot Put (PR) • Keigan Smoke – 9th place, 1600m Run (PR) • Aiden Pate – 7th place, Shot Put (PR) • Gabriel Diaz – 7th place, 300m Hurdles (PR) Relay Highlights: • Girls 4x100m Relay – 6th place (PR): Rich, Crittenden, Kirkendall, Rogers • Girls 4x200m Relay – 6th place (PR): Rich, Rackleff, Kirkendall, Rogers • Girls 4x400m Relay – 3rd place (PR): Rich, Rackleff, Crittenden, Rogers • Boys 4x400m Relay – 12th place (PR): K. Corbett, Hanks, Cookson, Diaz The 8th graders had a great season, and will be immensely missed at JT!! The future looks bright for JT Track and Field, with a talented and hardworking group ready to build on this year’s success.

Wildcats Shine at State Track Meet The JT Wildcats made a strong showing at this year’s State Track Meet, overcoming a morning relay delay and a few technical difficulties to deliver outstanding performances across the board. Nearly every athlete recorded a personal record (PR), and all three relay teams ran faster times than last year, earning placements in a highly competitive field. This group showed so much heart and determination! We’re incredibly proud of how they competed and represented JT. Top Individual Performances: • Miley Rogers – 7th place, 100m Dash • Paisley Crittenden – 3rd place, 100m Hurdles • Paisley Crittenden – 3rd place, 300m Hurdles (PR) • Layla Rackleff – 7th place, 400m Dash (PR) • SJ Hepler – 5th place, 800m Run (PR) • SJ Hepler – 2nd place, 1600m Run (PR) • Maddy Lang – 9th place, Shot Put (PR) • Keigan Smoke – 9th place, 1600m Run (PR) • Aiden Pate – 7th place, Shot Put (PR) • Gabriel Diaz – 7th place, 300m Hurdles (PR) Relay Highlights: • Girls 4x100m Relay – 6th place (PR): Rich, Crittenden, Kirkendall, Rogers • Girls 4x200m Relay – 6th place (PR): Rich, Rackleff, Kirkendall, Rogers • Girls 4x400m Relay – 3rd place (PR): Rich, Rackleff, Crittenden, Rogers • Boys 4x400m Relay – 12th place (PR): K. Corbett, Hanks, Cookson, Diaz The 8th graders had a great season, and will be immensely missed at JT!! The future looks bright for JT Track and Field, with a talented and hardworking group ready to build on this year’s success.

This is the last week to purchase a yearbook for the 2024-2025 school year! You can order yearbooks with cash or check or order online at yearbookforever.com. Yearbooks are $30. All yearbook orders are due Friday, May 2nd!

On Friday, JT had 4 students participate in the Eastern Oklahoma State Spelling Bee. Jocelyn Howell (5th grade), Dexter Williams (6th grade), Miley Rogers (7th grade) and Marley Gray (8th grade). Marley Gray won 2nd place in the spelling bee and received $250 for herself and $500 for Justus-Tiawah. We also had several students enter the art contest for the spelling bee. With over 400 entries, 8th grader Zoii Copeland won 1st place for her artwork. Aubrey Self (6th grade) and Ryan Underwood (8th grade) received an honorable mention. We are so proud of our JT students!