Broken Arrow Public Schools

Every day is a good day to grow through reading—even Halloween! In Mrs. Morgan’s Pre-K class at Creekwood, author Danielle Kirkland and illustrator Danae Faaiu brought "I See Pumpkins" to life for our little readers! And over at Highland Park, Miss Inman’s second graders practiced their spooky spelling by flashlight, adding an extra glow to their learning! So much fun! 🎃

Nearly 1,500 7th graders from each middle school across our district gathered at the Broken Arrow Event Center for our inaugural “Sky is the Limit” Aviation & Aerospace Career Fair! With almost 30 vendors on site, students engaged in hands-on activities and discovered the world of aviation, an industry that ranks as Oklahoma's 2nd largest. Students experienced flight simulators, learned about drones and their essential roles at organizations like the Broken Arrow Police Department and Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO), and heard from some of our city’s large employers, such as FlightSafety International and CymSTAR, showcasing how Broken Arrow leads in innovation and engineering. We were also excited to have our Board of Education Vice President, Jerry Denton, join us with Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. to highlight future career pathways in aviation. Additionally, representatives from local colleges and Tulsa Tech were on hand to discuss education opportunities available to students right here in Oklahoma. Students from Vanguard Academy of Broken Arrow were also there to highlight Robotics and their flight simulator. A huge thank you to our vendors and partners for making this event possible! We’re grateful to Chick-fil-A at 71st and Lynn Lane for donating 150 boxed meals to our hardworking volunteers, and to Civil Air Patrol's Oklahoma Wing and WeStreet Credit Union for their generous sponsorships. At Broken Arrow Public Schools, the sky is truly the limit! This was an unforgettable day that will inspire the next generation of aviation and aerospace professionals.

A big THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support our maintenance department's annual “Closest to the Pin” golf championship fundraiser! Thanks to your generosity, the department raised $1,100 in cash and collected 51 canned goods for Broken Arrow Neighbors!

Mark your calendars 📅 Our district's Parent University is hosting a FREE Community Resource Fair on Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Central on Main, 210 N. Main Street—and you're invited! This come-and-go event is packed with valuable resources for families. Over 30 local agencies will be there to connect you with support for: - Mental health - Employment - Basic needs (food, clothing, housing & more) - Health services We will see you there!

Broken Arrow Freshman Academy students recently teamed up with fourth graders from Spring Creek Elementary to explore creative writing and sentence structure. Using "The Important Book" as inspiration, they co-wrote about what makes our district special, inspiring each other along the way! This collaboration allowed both groups to learn from each other, with older students inspiring younger ones—and vice versa. We love seeing our students connect and grow!

This year marks the launch of our Construction 1 class, made possible through generous contributions from Hilti, the Homebuilders Association and the Hardesty Foundation. This hands-on program equips students with essential skills across various trades, including carpentry, plumbing and electrical work, with a strong emphasis on safety and proper techniques. FOX23 News recently joined us to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gcD3G58a

Our Unified Cheer Broken Arrow Special Olympics Team - BASO and our 9th grade Tigettes competed in the State qualifying round today in Stillwater—and they took first in their division! We're excited to announce that they’ve officially qualified for OSSAA State in Game Day! Next stop: Moore on Nov. 15! Let's go, Tigers!

Our Vanguard Academy of Broken Arrow students have been hard at work this past month! From building cell models to leading community tours, creating drag racers, crunching data and even researching volcanoes—there’s no shortage of creativity and learning. Great job, students!

We were there to help cut the ribbon at Elam Park, a new adaptive park in south Broken Arrow. This incredible space is designed for inclusivity, with accessible equipment and features for everyone to enjoy. Such a great addition to Broken Arrow!