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Finishing the School Year Strong!
As we approach the end of the school year, we want to encourage our students to finish strong! Attendance plays a key role in their success, and we are here to support families in ensuring students stay engaged and on track.
If your student is facing any challenges that may impact their ability to finish the year successfully, please reach out to your school for assistance. We are here to help—your student’s success is our success!
Need Language Assistance?
If you prefer to ask questions or get information in languages other than English, our Tulsa Public Schools Language Line can assist. Contact information is provided below—don’t hesitate to reach out!
The following dedicated phone numbers have been created for Spanish, Hmong, Pashto, Dari, Marshallese, and Arabic. To access an interpreter, parents need to dial the corresponding phone number and their call will be automatically routed to an available professional interpreter who will remain with them on the line for the entire duration of the call.
- Spanish Line: (918) 387-8580
- Hmong Line: (918) 771-9617
- Pashto Line: (918) 771-9382
- Dari Line: (918) 890-1439
- Marshallese Line: (918) 228-4944
- Arabic Line: (918) 818-3536
Thank you for your partnership in supporting our students!
Summer Programs at Tulsa Public Schools
To best serve students who can benefit the most from extra support, summer learning for summer 2025 will be available for a limited group of students in 3rd through 8th grade at select school sites. Families whose elementary students are eligible to register for summer learning should have received email and phone notifications last week. Families of middle school students will be notified soon. You can email TPSsummer@tulsaschools.org for assistance if you have any questions. Additional summer opportunities open to Tulsa Public Schools students and families can be found at www.tulsaschools.org/summer.
School calendars for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027
As a reminder, our Board of Education approved the calendars for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. Our calendar committee worked diligently to develop calendars for the next two school years in order to provide ample time for planning both families and staff.
As in prior years, the calendar development process includes the consideration of feedback from families, team members, the Tulsa Classroom Teachers Association (TCTA), the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), and the elementary and secondary principals associations.
The 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 calendars will include 168 instructional days for students. With these calendars, we aimed to minimize short weeks. Based on community feedback, we will return to a full week for Fall Break while maintaining a full week holiday for Thanksgiving. For next school year, school will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 and the last day will be Thursday, May 28, 2026. You can find printable versions of the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 calendars on our website at www.tulsaschools.org/calendar.
Oklahoma state testing season is here
Students in grades 3-8 and 11th graders will be taking state assessments over the next month and a half. Check with your school for specific dates that your student will be testing so that you can help them prepare and know what to expect. Plan to set your student up for success by discussing state assessments with them ahead of their scheduled test dates Here are some simple tips your student can follow to do their best on the tests!
- Get a good night’s sleep
- Eat a balanced breakfast
- Arrive at school on time
- Read the test instructions carefully
- Pace yourself - don't rush through the questions
- Think positively!
Indian Education Student Honor Dance
The Tulsa Public Schools Indian Education team will be celebrating Indigenous culture with an Intertribal Social Dance on April 12 from 2-10pm at the Rogers College High School Gymnasium at 3909 E. 5th Pl. Everyone is invited to come out to participate and observe. To help prepare students, the team is available to teach about social dances, protocols and what to expect at this event. You can find a guide to Social Dance and Pow Wows here.
2025 Children’s Mental Health Fair
The Student and Family Support Services team invites you to join us for the 2025 Children’s Mental Health Fair! This free, family-friendly event will be held Thursday, April 17 from 4-7:30pm at Guthrie Green at 111 Reconciliation Way. Join the TPS team supported by local partner organizations for mental health resources, fun and interactive activities, and a free showing of the movie Inside Out 2 (movie begins at dusk). Food trucks will also be available for food purchases!
Parent Resource Center (PRC) Drop-in Weekday Hours and Spring Extravaganza
Families stop by the Parent Resource Center located in 525 E. 46th St. N (inside the Alcott building next to North Star Academy)! They are open Monday – Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, offering a range of services in partnership with local organizations. Don’t miss out on the Spring Extravaganza on April 12th, from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, featuring fun activities for the whole family! Check out their calendar for upcoming events and for more information about their services click here.
Key Dates
- Saturday, April 12 from 10am-1pm: Spring Extravaganza at the Parent Resource Center.
- Saturday, April 12 from 2pm-10pm: Indian Education Student Social Intertribal Dance at Rogers College High School.
- Thursday, April 17 at 12pm: Parenting Classes Topic- Bullying Breakfast and Lunch will be provided to register click here Parent Resource Center 525 E. 46th St. N. (in the Alcott building next to North Star Academy)
- Thursday, April 17 from 4-7:30 pm: 2025 Children’s Mental Health Fair
- Monday, April 21 at 6:30pm: Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. Find the agenda here.
- Tuesday, April 22 from 5:15pm-6:15pm: Virtual Parent Academy night Reading and Math connections at home (via zoom) Join us to get a $25 gift card at the end of the workshop. Hosted by the Parent Resource Center. Click here to register.
- Tuesday, April 22 at 9am : Parenting Classes Topic- Managing Strong Emotions. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to register click here. Parent Resource Center: 525 E. 46th St. N. (in the Alcott building next to North Star Academy).
- Friday, April 25: No classes for April Holiday.
- Monday, April 28: Second enrollment window for 2024-2025 school year opens
Seen Around Our District
- Photo Gallery: Global Gardens at Greenwood Leadership Academy
- Seven Tulsa Public Schools students receive full-tuition scholarships
- Students visit Keystone Ancient Forest to study ecosystems
- Celebrating successful winter season for Tulsa Public Schools student-athletes