Due to heavy rain and flooding, many routes may be difficult to navigate during today's trip home. If you're concerned about road conditions in your area, you are welcome to pick up your child early.
The black bus route will be running late this morning. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Today, Wilson Elementary was put on a brief lockdown after a concerning report was made to the local police of a person walking near the school with what appeared to be a gun. This raised immediate concerns for safety, and law enforcement quickly responded to the situation. They arrived on the scene to assess the situation and ensure the safety of students and staff. After a thorough investigation, it was determined that the object in question was not a real firearm, but rather a BB gun.
Although the situation was resolved quickly and there was no actual threat, the lockdown was a precautionary measure to keep everyone safe while law enforcement handled the matter. We are incredibly grateful for the swift and professional response from both our school resource officers and the Seminole Police Department.
The brown bus route will be running late this morning. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Today, it was brought to our attention that an oil-like substance appeared to be coming from the drains of our recently updated playground. Local emergency officials, the playground contractor, and representatives from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission promptly responded to Northwood to assess the situation and ensure the safety of our students.
After investigation, it was determined that the substance is tannin, a naturally occurring material, and it poses no risk to students. As a precaution, it has been recommended that we pump the standing water and tannin mixture off the playground. Until this process is complete, the affected area will remain taped off and inaccessible to students.
As always, the safety of our students remains our top priority. We will continue to work closely with the aforementioned parties to ensure that our playground remains a safe and enjoyable space for all.
Josh Edenborough
Northwood Elementary Principal
jedenborough@sps.k12.ok.us
The WHITE bus will be running late this afternoon. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The yellow and brown bus routes will be late this afternoon.
SSLAC was honored to be invited to a community breakfast hosted by Seminole Chamber of Commerce and Seminole State College. Governor Kevin Stitt spoke with community and business leaders and answered questions about the future of energy and business in Oklahoma.
The brown and yellow bus routes will be running late this morning. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
The brown bus route will be running late this afternoon. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The blue bus route will be running late this afternoon. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Seminole Public Schools will return to classes tomorrow, Friday February 21st.
Buses will run their regular routes, however we ask parents to keep bus riders inside the house or vehicle until you see the bus or hear the driver honk. Drivers will wait a few minutes as necessary and honk again. This will mean some delays.
School will start at the regular bell schedules, with tolerance for unavoidable tardies first hour.
Please remind students to dress for cold temperatures in the morning. The forecasts are expected to see temperatures above freezing for much of the day tomorrow.
We hope all of our students and families, along with our school employees and community members have endured this unusually cold and icy winter weather without undue hardships. We look forward to getting back to our regular routines here at school and having your students back to in person learning.
Respectfully,
Dr. Bob Gragg
Superintendent
Seminole Public Schools
School closing update:
Considering the safety of students, parents, employees and community members,
Seminole Public Schools will be closed again Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Dr. Bob Gragg
Superintendent
Seminole Public Schools
The JOM meeting scheduled for tomorrow has been rescheduled for next Tuesday, February 25th.
Due to the prediction of inclement weather, Seminole Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, February 18th and Wednesday, February 19th.
ATTENTION BUS RIDERS: As frigid temperatures are expected tomorrow morning, those waiting for buses to run are encouraged to remain in their home or in a vehicle. Pleased be patient as pickup times may be delayed resulting from this slower loading procedure. Seminole Public Schools number one priority is the safety of its students. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to the possibility of unsafe travel conditions, Seminole Public Schools will be closed Wednesday, February 12th.
WILSON ELEMENTARY ONLY
Due to a high number of illnesses affecting both students and staff at Wilson Elementary, the school will transition to a virtual learning day on Friday, February 7, 2025. This precautionary measure is being taken to safeguard the health and well-being of the entire school community. During this time, the school will also carry out extensive cleaning and disinfecting to ensure the building is prepared for a return to in-person learning on Monday.
While Wilson Elementary will be closed for in-person classes, all other Seminole Public School sites will remain open and operate as usual.
Students at Wilson Elementary will receive work packets today, which will include assignments and materials for the virtual learning day. These assignments should be completed and returned by Monday, February 10, 2025.
JOM Parent Meeting February 18th at 6:00 p.m.
