Norman Public Schools

🎉 Congratulations to four outstanding students from Norman North High School who have been named 2026 National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarship winners! 🎓

👏 Georgia Oubre
👏 Reid Buss
👏 Hudson Hart
👏 Ethan Parrish

These exceptional students are among a select group of seniors nationwide recognized through the National Merit Scholarship Program for their academic achievement, leadership and dedication to excellence.

We are incredibly proud of Georgia, Reid, Hudson and Ethan for this remarkable accomplishment and wish them continued success as they begin the next chapter of their educational journeys!

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🎉 Celebrating Excellence Across Norman Public Schools! 🎉

At the recent Board of Education meeting, we recognized outstanding students and educators whose achievements reflect the very best of NPS!

🏆 Norman High School
• Benson Diehm – All-State Boys Golf
• Henry Moen – All-State Boys Soccer
• Colin McGeisey – State Runner-Up Boys Track (Discus)
• Cole Graves – All-State Boys Soccer
• Avery Raney – All-State Girls Soccer
• Boys Golf Class 6A State Academic Champions
• Boys Soccer Class 6A State Academic Champions

🏆 Norman North High School
• Alyssa Pool – State Champion Girls Track (Pole Vault)
• Mia Leary – State Runner-Up Girls Track (Discus)
• Harlow Gregory – State Runner-Up Girls Golf
• Juliana Hong – All-State Girls Golf
• Jolie Elmore – All-State Girls Soccer
• Gabi Bedigrew – All-State Girls Soccer
• Drew Park – All-State Boys Soccer
• Aiden Williams, Lennon Connaughton, Vlad Afanasiev and Jo’Von Reed – State Runner-Up Boys Track 4x400 Relay Team

🗣️ Speech & Debate
Norman High: Reese Alton (National Qualifier, Informative Speaking), Brogan Jones (National Qualifier, Lincoln-Douglas Debate; 2nd Place State Finalist, Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking) and Maxwell Mullican (6th Place State Finalist, Prose).

Norman North: Eloise Tucker (National Qualifier, Informative Speaking), Hannah Joo (National Qualifier, Lincoln-Douglas Debate), Selah Lee (State Finalist and National Qualifier), Wylie Little (National Qualifier, Extemporaneous Debate) and Janvi Patel (National Qualifier, Extemporaneous Debate).

🍎 Teacher Excellence Award
Congratulations to Darcy Pippins, Norman High Spanish teacher and World Languages Department Chair, for being named a 2026 Oklahoma Medal for Excellence recipient.

👏 Join us in congratulating these outstanding students and educators for their incredible achievements!

Ready, Set, School!
Don’t forget—online registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open. Log in to your Parent Portal and complete your student’s registration as soon as possible.
We can’t wait to see you this fall!

We're excited to welcome two outstanding educational leaders to Norman Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year! 🎉

Megan Chavez has been named Principal of Cleveland Elementary. With more than 12 years of experience in education and leadership, Megan is passionate about creating inclusive, high-achieving learning environments where every student can thrive.

Mary Castillo Mullican has been named Principal of Madison Elementary. A bilingual educational leader with more than 26 years of experience, Mary brings a proven track record of academic excellence, collaborative leadership, and support for diverse student populations.

Please join us in welcoming Megan and Mary to the Norman Public Schools family! We look forward to the positive impact they will have on our students, staff, and school communities.

📚🚀 Give your child a head start on 3rd grade this summer!

AlphaBEST Education and Club Z! Tutoring Services are partnering to offer The Literacy Launchpad: Second Grade & Growing — a fun and engaging literacy program designed to help students build strong reading and comprehension skills before entering 3rd grade.

📅 June 22 – July 31
📍 Madison, Jefferson, Truman Primary and Wilson Elementary
👧 Open to all students entering 3rd grade in the 2026-2027 school year
✅ Students do NOT need to be enrolled in AlphaBEST Summer Excursions to participate

Through interactive learning, advanced phonics and collaborative storytelling, students will strengthen the foundational skills they need for future success.

For registration information, scan the QR code or visit the AlphaBEST website.

Combat the Summer Slide with ParentGuidance.org!

Simple activities like reading, playing, or exploring outside help kids stay on track while boosting confidence and mental well-being. 💛
✨ Get easy ideas for your family:
👉 https://parentguidance.org/the-power-of-parental-engagement-fight-the-summer-slide/

🌐 June is Internet Safety Month! 🔒💻

As technology continues to play a bigger role in our daily lives, it's important for students and families to practice safe and responsible online habits. Whether you're learning, connecting with friends or exploring new interests, staying safe online helps create a positive digital experience for everyone.

Here are a few simple reminders:
✅ Think before you click
✅ Use strong passwords
✅ Protect personal information
✅ Be kind and respectful online
✅ Talk with a trusted adult about online concerns

At Norman Public Schools, we are committed to helping students become responsible digital citizens both in and out of the classroom.

Looking for additional internet safety resources? Visit:
https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/events/internet-safety-month
https://www.icactaskforce.org/internetsafety

Let's work together to keep the internet a safe place for learning, creativity and connection. 💙

🎭✨ Congratulations to Norman North High School graduate Lillian Clark on an incredible achievement!

Lillian was recently honored with the Kelli O'Hara Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actress, recognizing her exceptional talent and dedication to the performing arts. This prestigious award celebrates some of Oklahoma's top high school musical theater performers and provides opportunities to showcase their talents on a larger stage.

We are so proud of Lillian for representing Norman Public Schools with excellence. Your hard work, passion and talent continue to inspire our community. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!

https://www.normantranscript.com/news/lillian-clark-wins-kelli-ohara-award-for-outstanding-performance-by-an-actress/article_bd6356c6-a095-4a8f-ad0d-cd346ef01913.html

Lillian Clark wins Kelli O'Hara Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actress Lillian Clark, a recent graduate of Norman North High School, will represent Oklahoma in New York this summer after winning a Kelli O’Hara Award.

📚🚌 The NPS Learning Bus is hitting the road this summer!

Join Norman Public Schools Libraries for a summer full of books, learning and fun as the Learning Bus visits neighborhoods across Norman throughout June and July. Students can explore great books, participate in activities and stay connected to learning all summer long.

📅 June 1–25
📅 July 7–23 (evening stops only in July)

Check the schedule below to find a stop near you and come see us this summer! We can't wait to learn with you. ☀️📖

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🍎☀️ Free Summer Meals for Kids! ☀️🍎

Norman Public Schools is helping keep kids fueled all summer long with FREE breakfast and lunch available at multiple locations across Norman!

📅 June 1 – July 31
⏰ Breakfast: 7:00–9:00 a.m.
⏰ Lunch: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
🚫 Closed Saturdays and Sundays

Meals are available at:
📍 Jefferson Elementary
📍 Madison Elementary
📍 Norman High School
📍 Norman North High School
📍 Reagan Elementary
📍 Truman Primary School
📍 Wilson Elementary

No registration required—just stop by and enjoy a nutritious meal. We look forward to serving our students and community this summer! 💙

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