This is the itinerary for the “senior reunion” week. Please note that all seniors who plan to walk in baccalaureate and graduation will have to attend all practices. Also, all of the men need black slacks or black jeans, black boots or black dress shoes, a white collared shirt and a tie. All ladies needs black dress shoes, and their dresses cannot hang down lower than their gown.
After being on the call with State Superintendent Hoffmeister then listening to Governor Stitt as he announced the phase 1 reopening of our state on May 1, I am optimistically ready to announce the dates for this year’s baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies. I have attached a flyer for each of these events and will be posting flyers for the other end-of-year events shortly. Please understand that circumstances could change due to this pandemic and the uncertainty that surrounds it. In order to put the safety of our students and families first, we will always follow CDC recommendations and the governor’s orders. At this time, I believe it is safe to schedule graduation in the summer. If things were to regress, we would look for an alternative way of having these events on the same dates. As of right now, though, we are scheduling a traditional graduation and baccalaureate service for the dates shown in the flyers. ~Principal Austin
We have several students that have not completed pre-enrollment. It is very important that all students complete this ASAP and return to your English teacher through google classroom or bring it by the HS and drop it off.
❤️🖤Idabel high school will be making an important announcement tomorrow concerning senior graduation, baccalaureate, special senior events, ceremonies, and prom. Please look for this announcement on our Facebook pages. I will be sharing the news in a video. Also, seniors if you have not filled out the survey I have sent out, this is your last night to do so.❤️🖤
🖤❤️I just got off of a wonderful zoom meeting with IHS 2020-21 STUCO Officers. I am so encouraged after talking to these students and their wonderful leader Mrs. Bethany Farley. We talked about many exciting things such as graduation, a summer outdoor carnival/dance/prom, a back to school bash, a sunrise breakfast, a way to honor our awesome teachers, along with many other things. These kids are doing a great job and they are an inspiration to me! Go Warriors! ❤️🖤
(I asked in advance and they gave me permission to add their picture to this post.)
❤️🖤Last week at Idabel High School our attendance averaged at 91%; this was even after our slow start on Monday while we were getting devices checked out and assignments posted. I really want to send all praise to the teachers and students for getting everything accomplished to make this transition as smooth as possible.
Students: thank you for your motivation last week and please strive to continue it through the end of the year. Make sure you are continuing to check your emails daily and logging in to complete all work in a timely manner. We only have 4 weeks left!
Once again, I want to praise the faculty and staff at Idabel High School for stepping up and providing stellar instruction even in this time of chaos! Go Warriors.❤️🖤
Attention 2020 Seniors and Parents:
Yesterday you should have received an email with a survey attached to it. This survey asks questions about graduation. I want to personally hear your opinion. Your matters to me, and I will do everything possible to make sure you are honored and get to have your special events that you so much deserve. Please take just a couple of minutes and fill out this survey. Make sure that you discuss these options with parents before making a decision. I will let you know the outcome of the survey as soon as it is completed.
Thanks,
Mr. Austin
Today was a great day! I had the opportunity to help deliver meals to the young men and women of Idabel Public Schools. What a great reminder of how fortunate we are to serve our community. It was so nice to see all the smiling faces of our Idabel Warrior family. Warrior Proud!
We have had several people ask about turning in textbooks and locks and here is our answer: During the week of May 1st - May 8th we will be accepting books, locks, and devices for turn in. We will not be accepting them before May 1st since we still have curriculum being conducted for which the textbooks may still be needed.
Thank you to every person who has called to make appointments. We are trying to make everything as smooth as possible during this transition and appreciate your support and patience. Go Warriors!
Distance learning begins tomorrow. Attendance will be taken daily beginning tomorrow. Students should be checking their school email account and into each class daily. If a student does not have access to a device to complete virtual learning, the office should be contacted tomorrow and a time arranged to pick up class assignment materials. If students need to come on campus to retrieve items, call the office tomorrow to schedule a time to do so. -Mr. Austin
Idabel High School has created a guide for virtual learning. I hope that it has addressed all questions and concerns. Please follow the link below and it will lead you to the guide on our website. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me Monday morning when the office opens again. Thank you! Prinicpal Chad Austin
http://www.idabelps.org/o/high-school/browse/119288
Idabel High School students and parents,
First of all, I hope each one of you is staying well during this time of global uncertainty. With that being said, this message is to inform you that all classes begin again on Monday, April 6th. As students, you need to be checking your school email daily, beginning now. This is how each of your teachers will be communicating with you. Attendance will be taken for each class daily and there will also be multiple grades taken each week, so it is imperative that you log on and complete each assignment to its fullest. Although the remainder of the school year will be conducted online and off site, the office at the high school will be open starting Monday at 8 am. If any student or parent needs to come to the school to gather any items that may have been left in your locker over the break, please call the front office at 580-286-7693 to set up an appointment time to come to the school and grab it.
Parents and Students,
Please make sure that all students are checking the school email they have daily. We are about to begin sending out information and pre-enrollment forms during the next couple of weeks. Your teachers are also going to start emailing each student and communicating how classes will be conducted during the remainder of the school year. School based email will be our main source of communication with one another. On a personal note, I want each one of you to know that I miss you dearly. I can’t wait until this is over and we are all together again. But I am not concerned because I know that you are some of the smartest, most capable students I have ever met. If anybody can get through this, you guys can. I promise you we are working our hardest to make sure that we honor our seniors and that we provide each of you with the best education possible. See you soon! Principal Chad Austin
Seniors and senior parents please check your email regularly. Mrs. White is going to be sending you important information about scholarships and graduation. Email is the easiest and most efficient way to communicate.
Good evening.
This is an important message for Idabel Public Schools families. This afternoon, the state Board of Education voted to close all Oklahoma schools, effective immediately, until at least April 6 in an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19. This means, following spring break, Idabel Public Schools‘ students will not return to school for at least two weeks, and possibly longer, if health officials deem it necessary.
For more information about COVID-19 and for answers to questions about the school closure, please visit our website at www.idabelps.org. Again, there will be no school for Idabel Public School students until at least April 6. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. Please be safe and have a wonderful evening.
❤️🖤Thank you to the Idabel Police Department for the use of the drug dog to conduct safety checks at Idabel High School this morning. It is one of our top priorities to maintain a drug free environment at Idabel High and I am please to announce that we had no incidents during the checks today.❤️🖤
❤️🖤Having a blast hanging out with these awesome Warriors! Today was Student Council Spring Conference. Followed by lunch at Cielito Lindos!❤️🖤
❤️🖤Ms. Kirby Smith from the Lt. Governor’s office speaking time IHS seniors today at the 2020 Senior Brunch!❤️🖤
IHS has a drivers education class starting April 6,2020. Students must be eligible academically. The cost is $150 for Idabel stduents. If you are already on the waiting list and have paid $150 your student is enrolled. Class must have 10 students to make and the limit is 15 students. If you have any questions contact Jeff Bell or the IHS office @ 286-7693.
❤️🖤Today Principal Chad Austin presented IHS teacher Jan Devore with the “Superhero Award”. Mrs. Devore devotes so much time and effort to Idabel High School and is an outstanding role model and teacher. She also directed the wonderful Miss IHS pageant in February. Mrs. Devore was presented with a $25 gift card to Taco Alley.❤️🖤
