Thelma R. Parks Elementary School

🚨 We’re Hiring at Thelma Parks Elementary! 🚨

Join a purpose-driven, data-driven, and student-centered team committed to helping every child learn, grow, and thrive.

We are currently seeking:
🍎 1st Grade Teacher
📊 Instructional Coach
💙 Special Education Teacher

At Parks, educators are supported, empowered, and encouraged to make a lasting impact. Apply today at okcps.org/careers or contact Principal Jessica Johnson at [email protected] or 405-587-4000 for more information.

📚 Reminder: Our first Back-to-School Bash of the year is Saturday, July 25, at Douglass High School!
Join OKCPS and our presenting partner, OU Health, for a fun day of back-to-school preparation! Families can connect with community resources, pick up school supplies, and get everything they need for a successful start to the new school year. See less

🎒 Get ready for the new school year at the Back-to-School Bash!

Presented in partnership with OU Health, this FREE event for enrolled OKCPS families offers everything you need to start the school year strong, including:
• School supplies
• Health screenings
• Enrollment assistance
• Community resources
• And more!

A special thank you to St. Luke's Methodist Church, TTCU Federal Credit Union, Cox, BancFirst and our many other partners for their generous donations to make this event possible!

📍 July 25 | 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Douglass High School

📍 August 1 | 1–4 p.m.
U.S. Grant High School

Learn more: https://sites.google.com/okcps.org/enrollment-back-to-school/back-to-school-resources/back-to-school-bash

📅 Planning your next getaway? The best time to take a vacation is when school is already out! By scheduling vacations during school breaks, students can stay on track with their learning, build strong routines and avoid missing valuable classroom instruction.
Every day in school matters, and being present helps students stay connected with their teachers, classmates and learning. Check out our vacation planning guide before booking your next trip! 📚
View the OKCPS 2026-27 Student Calendar here: https://bit.ly/3RbMjln See less

📅 Planning your next getaway? The best time to take a vacation is when school is already out! By scheduling vacations during school breaks, students can stay on track with their learning, build strong routines and avoid missing valuable classroom instruction.

Every day in school matters, and being present helps students stay connected with their teachers, classmates and learning. Check out our vacation planning guide before booking your next trip! 📚

View the OKCPS 2026-27 Student Calendar here: https://bit.ly/3RbMjln

💙 Parks Enrollment Update! 💙

We're making great progress! As of July 23, 79% of our Timberwolves are officially enrolled for the 2026–2027 school year! 🎉

Thank you to all of our families who have already enrolled. If you haven't completed your child's enrollment yet, we're here to help!

📍 Join us TONIGHT at Thelma Parks Elementary
🕟 4:30–7:00 p.m.

Our team will be available to answer questions, assist with enrollment, and help your family get ready for an incredible school year.

🎯 Our goal is 100% enrollment by August 1!

Let's get ready to lift off into an amazing 2026–2027 school year. We can't wait to welcome every Timberwolf home! 🚀💙

📣 Join the Wolf Pack at Thelma Parks Elementary! 🐺💙

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? Thelma Parks Elementary is looking for exceptional educators to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year!

We're hiring:
🍎 4th Grade Teacher
📚 Special Education Teacher
🔬 STEAM Teacher
⭐ Instructional Coach

At Parks, you'll find a collaborative team, instructional coaching, strong community partnerships, meaningful professional growth, and a culture where both students and staff thrive. We are Purpose Driven. Goal Focused. Student Centered.

Apply through the OKCPS Careers website, and if you're interested in joining the Parks family, we'd love to hear from you! Reach out directly to Principal Jessica Johnson at [email protected].

Come make an impact where every student matters. 💙

Mark your calendars!

The OKCPS Office of Early and Exceptional Services (OESS) will host a series of free developmental screenings for children ages 3 and 4 throughout July.

These screenings help families better understand their child's developmental progress by evaluating speech and language, motor skills, cognitive abilities and other important milestones.
No appointment is necessary, just stop by!

🐺 Join the Wolf Pack at Thelma Parks Elementary! 💙

We’re looking for passionate educators to join our amazing team for the 2026-2027 school year!

✨ Current Openings:
• 3rd Grade Teacher
• 4th Grade Teacher
• Special Education Teacher
• STEAM Teacher

At Parks, you’ll find a supportive team culture, instructional coaching, strong community partnerships, mentor support, staff appreciation events, and a shared commitment to helping every student succeed.

If you’re looking for a school where relationships matter, growth is celebrated, and students are at the center of every decision, we’d love to meet you!

📧 Send your resume to: mailto:[email protected]

☎️ 405.445.2391

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Join the Parks Family! We're Hiring for the 2026-2027 School Year! 🐺💙

At Thelma R. Parks Elementary, we believe in being Purpose Driven. Goal Focused. Student Centered. We are looking for passionate educators who are committed to helping students see and believe that their dreams can become a reality.

📚 Current Openings:
✅ Kinder–4th Grade Teachers
✅ ELL Teacher (Full-Time)
✅ SPED Teacher
✅ STEAM Teacher

✨ Why Parks?
• Strong instructional coaching and teacher support
• Paid after-school planning opportunities
• Mentor Teacher Program
• Caring school community and volunteers
• Meaningful community partnerships
• Monthly staff celebrations and lunches
• Positive, collaborative team culture

At Parks, you'll find a team that works hard, supports one another, and is deeply committed to student success. If you're looking for a place where relationships matter and educators are valued, we'd love to connect with you!

📧 Send your resume to [email protected] or call 405.445.2391

📍 Thelma R. Parks Elementary
1501 NE 30th Street, Oklahoma City, OK

Come grow, lead, and make a difference with us. 💙🐺

OKCPS Summer Sports Camps are BACK! ☀️🏃🏾‍♂️🎾⛳⚽

We are excited to share some great summer opportunities for our It’s that time of year - OKCPS Summer Sports Camps are BACK! ☀️🏃🏾‍♂️🎾⛳⚽

We are excited to share some great summer opportunities for our elementary-aged OKCPS scholars and families! Thanks to our amazing partners - Fields & Futures, First Serve OKC, and First Tee - our scholar-athletes have the chance to stay active, build skills, connect with coaches, and have fun over the summer break.

Families, please check out the flyer below for camp details and make sure you register/RSVP so your scholar can be part of these awesome opportunities!

Register here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXETu1X9Do7-1wwZZF5Dqj__NrL_CZqBoqWxYyb_ry5lUkfw/viewform