Vanoss Public Schools

CALL FOR ARTISTS! The Chickasaw Nation is seeking adult and youth artists to participate in the 2024 Southeastern Art Show and Market (SEASAM).

The competition art show and market is open to artists from federally recognized Southeastern tribes. The deadline for entry for adults is Aug. 12 and Sept. 20 for youth.

To apply visit, SEASAM.net.

ONLINE ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN!!
• To enroll your child(ren) for the 2024-2025 school year you will need to log in to your Wengage (where you check your child’s grades during the school year) account and choose Student Record Portal. Access to the Student Record Portal is not available through student login. You must use your parent login.
• If you have forgotten your password and are unable to recover or change it, contact the appropriate office – (580)759-2251.
• Enrollment forms can also be found on the school website to print and drop off at the school.
• All new students (including siblings of existing students) must come to enrollment in person on July 22ND from 11:00AM - 6:30PM. Please, DO NOT add new students online.
• New students enrolling will need birth certificate, shot record, social security card, proof of residency, CDIB card and/or Tribal Membership card if applicable, for students with an IEP, please provide a copy, if adult enrolling student is not legal guardian proof of legal guardianship is required.

Mark your calendars!

Always thankful for our volunteer firefighters!!

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education administers several scholarships and grants that can help Oklahoma students pay for college. Learn more at OKcollegestart.org and https://tinyurl.com/35d85v9y

Hofanti Chokma PAX Tools offers easy, fun and evidence-based strategies for teaching behavior to children in ways that contribute to more positive relationships now and lead to improved functioning in adulthood.

Being a parent or caregiver in today’s world means being able to create an environment of communication that ultimately helps your children thrive, teaching children to respect themselves and those around them and showing them how much you care. These traits are also steeped in Chickasaw culture.

The next workshop is July 16 from 1-4 p.m. For more information, visit Chickasaw.net/GrowWell.

: The Chickasaw Nation Youth Clothing Grant is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year.

To learn more about the program or apply, visit Chickasaw.net/YouthClothingGrant.

LAST CHANCE TODAY! (Tuesday, July 9th) Summer Up Orientation for New PTC Students (returning students need not attend). You can choose your session time. Sessions are at 9AM, 11AM, 1PM, 3PM, and 5PM. All year students must attend one session. We look forward to seeing you here!

First American and non-First American students enrolled in participating schools and receiving free and reduced-cost school meals may qualify for free food this summer through the Chickasaw Nation Summer EBT Program.

Qualifying families receive an EBT card (works like a debit card) to purchase healthy food for the summer. Funds will be good through Sept. 14.

To apply online or for more information, visit Chickasaw.net/SummerEBT. To apply over the phone, call (580) 272-1178 or (844) 256-3467, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday.

So incredibly proud of this guy! Eli gave up his Alumni Ticket to attend Auctioneer Camp so he could keep getting better at doing what he loves!
Good Luck Eli! Praying you have a GREAT Day!

Vanoss Public Schools is accepting resumes for a full-time certified position teaching Introductory and Advanced Workplace Technology and Desktop Publishing at the high school level. This is a Career Tech program, and includes being the sponsor of the BPA group. CDL is a plus. Please email resume or questions to Principal Charles Hill at [email protected] or call 580-759-2503 x145.

NEXT WEEK, Tuesday, July 9th - Summer Up Orientation for New PTC Students (returning students need not attend). You can choose your session time. Sessions are 9AM, 11AM, 1PM, 3PM, and 5PM. All year students must attend one session. We look forward to seeing you here! (If you need help with your portal or documents, please call Ashley Layton at 580-310-2250 or AshLee Griffin at 580-310-2278.)

The OSSAA Dead Period Policy will be in effect beginning this Saturday, June 29 through Sunday, July 7. No Vanoss students are allowed to use any of the Vanoss Athletic Facilities during this time for any reason.

Please help us follow the policies set forth by the OSSAA.

Attention students who just completed 11th grade and their parents: Monday, July 1, is YOUR LAST CHANCE to apply for the Oklahoma’s Promise scholarship!

Watch: tinyurl.com/4j7jun3y

MyOKPromise.org | |

HS seniors, even if you haven’t chosen your college yet, complete the FAFSA now. Don’t wait! Some types of financial aid are first-come, first-served. Learn more at www.startwithfafsa.org. Watch: http://tinyurl.com/2e4axcj8

The Senior panels just arrived! That means diplomas can now be picked up, just stop by the superintendents office Monday-Thursday from 10am to 3pm.

2024 Pontotoc County
Fair Schedule

Enter your exhibits online only July 15 - August 9, 2024
https://pontotocfairada.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/20259

Happening NOW: Vanoss basketball is selling Webbers Falls sweet corn at the Doctors Park on Arlington in Ada!

Cheer camp 2024 DONE! Congratulations to this AWESOME team! The following is a list of awards received:
3 Spirit Sticks 😊😊😊
5 nominations for All American-Wolfie (Wyatt Morris), Cheyenne C., Lexi A., Karlee B., and Abbi S.
2 Cheerleaders placed as NCA All American Cheerleader-Abbi S. and Karlee B.
Leadership Award given to Lexi A.
Top Team Chant Trophy🏆
And last but not least the Herkie Award

Very proud of this team and ready to see what they can achieve this next school year!! Big thank you to Catherine Ellis for going and helping us out so we could attend camp!

Next year's school calendar!