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Broken Arrow Public Schools is excitedly hosting its IN-PERSON Support Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, in the lobby and board room at the Education Service Center, located at 701 S. Main Street.
“This job fair is a great way to expedite the introduction process between our school sites and those interested in learning more about what it means to be part of the Broken Arrow family,” Broken Arrow Public Schools Director of Employee Relations Lindsay Drake said. “With 31 school sites, we have crucial support positions that will need to be filled for the 2024-25 school year.”
The district offers fully paid health insurance and retirement, tuition reimbursement, a generous leave policy, professional development and stipend opportunities, and a community atmosphere. View current job support openings.
District representatives will be present to answer any questions, and online applications will be available on site. Applications can also be completed an online application before the job fair. Please contact the human resources department at 918-259-5704 for any other questions.
The Broken Arrow Public Schools Foundation is excited to present its 4th annual BBQ & Bingo fundraiser on Saturday, June 8, at The Property Event Center. Enjoy an evening of food, entertainment and celebration of our school community with dinner, drinks, raffles, live auction items, and, of course, bingo with prizes!
Event Details:
Supporting Our Schools: BBQ & Bingo is a key fundraiser and a chance to thank our sponsors. The BAPS Foundation has been supporting our schools since 1992, providing over $25,000 in classroom grants in 2023 alone. Highlights include:
Special Thanks: We extend a special thanks to our Friends of the Foundation sponsor, WRA Architects. With community support, the Foundation strives to achieve even more in the 2024-25 school year.
Sponsorship and Tickets:
For more details and to register, visit BAPSFoundation.org/bbq-bingo.
Broken Arrow High School's Class of 2024 can pick up their diplomas June 11 through June 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed 11 a.m. to noon for lunch) in Broken Arrow High School's grand lobby. Diplomas may only be picked up by either the graduate themselves, or an emergency contact as designated in Infinite Campus. All individuals picking up diplomas will need a photo ID (driver’s license, 23-24 school ID or other government-issued photo ID).
Students completing requirements during summer school must give two business days to process before picking up their diplomas at the high school.
All books and other debts must be cleared before diplomas are released. Chromebooks will also need to be turned in before receiving diplomas.
Any senior who took the state-mandated testing during Spring 2024 will have their transcript and diploma held until the State Department releases those holds (Aug. 1 availability for these students).
The approximate date of when final official transcripts will be available is Tuesday, June 18. To request official transcript, please visit www.baschools.org/transcripts. (Seniors will not be able to view their report cards in Infinite Campus since they have graduated.)
For more information, please contact the high school at 918-259-4700.
Broken Arrow Public Schools is participating in a summer feeding program that provides free meals to children age 18 and younger at various Broken Arrow school sites and locations. Students are required to eat on-site. USDA does not allow parents to pickup meals for children.
All meals meet U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines and are prepared with a number of locally-sourced ingredients.
Meals are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of meal service. The USDA restricts adults from eating from a child’s plate, but parents/caregivers may purchase a meal for $4.50 at the school sites only. Menus are subject to change.
Questions? Please contact the BAPS child nutrition department at 918-259-4565.
Meals will be provided at the following locations (download flier - English | Spanish):
Broken Arrow High School
Creekwood Elementary School
Rhoades Elementary School
Timber Ridge Elementary School
Vandever Elementary School
Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club
To support students during 2024 summer months with district-issued Chromebooks that are not functioning, Broken Arrow Public Schools is offering Chromebook support starting, Monday, June 3, until Thursday, July 29, at the Freshman Academy located at 301 W. New Orleans on the following days:
Chargers can be purchased for $30 during the support days. Chargers are not covered by insurance unless you provide the damaged charger that was issued with the Chromebook. View and/or print out flier for more information.
If a student is unenrolling from BAPS, the Chromebook and charger can be turned in during one of the above support sessions. This will meet one of the district's unenrollment requirements. Also, graduating seniors that still need to turn in their device can do so during these times.
Questions? Please send email to chromedesk@baschools.org.
Broken Arrow Public Schools is teaming up with the Caring Van program to assist in obtaining immunizations to eligible students 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, June 3.
A registered nurse will be available at the Enrollment Center, Redbud Room, located at 210 N. Main Street to administer FREE immunizations to students who:
Please note that if the student does not meet at least ONE of the above criteria, he or she will be referred to a private physician for required immunizations.
A parent/legal guardian can complete one of the following forms and return it to the Caring Van registered nurse. A parent/legal guardian must accompany their student.
Pre-K students need to have the following immunizations:
• 4 – DTP/DTaP
• 3 – Polio
• 1 – MMR
• 2 - Hepatitis A
• 3 – Hepatitis B
• 1 – Varicella (Chicken Pox)
Kindergarten students need to have the following immunizations:
• 5 – DTP/DTaP
• 4 – Polio
• 2 – MMR
• 2 - Hepatitis A
• 3 – Hepatitis B
• 1 – Varicella (Chicken Pox)
Seventh grade students:
Seventh grade students are required to receive one Tdap booster for immunizations against tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis. This is a booster to the DTP students received before kindergarten.
The Guide to Immunization Requirements in Oklahoma contains essential immunizations information for the state of Oklahoma.
Since the program began in 1999, thousands of children have received immunizations from registered nurses aboard the Caring Vans. Immunization information is entered in the Oklahoma State Immunization Information System (OSIIS), making vaccine history readily available.
For more information about the Caring Van, please contact 918-259-7400.
Broken Arrow Public Schools’ middle school principals are excited to invite incoming 6th grade students to get a “Jump Start” on middle school. This orientation event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 30, from 9 a.m. to noon at the student's designated middle school site for the 2024-25 school year.
Students will get a glimpse of middle school life, meet teachers and administrators, make new friends, take a building tour and eat lunch together. >>Download flier
A free lunch will be provided to the students.
Registration is required for students to participate in this event. Transportation is available if indicated on the online registration form. The deadline to register for transportation is Friday, July 19.
We can’t wait to see our newest middle school students! Additional details about the event will be shared later this summer.
Students currently in grades 9-12 who need high school credits through credit recovery or credit advancement can now enroll in summer school. Students may enroll in up to four classes (2 per session) for credit recovery and two classes (one per session) for credit advancement. There will be two summer sessions:
Courses will be delivered through Edmentum (online platform). Students can complete online coursework from home or in-person at Broken Arrow High School (Building C). Students will need to use their school-issued Chromebooks for summer classes.
This year, the cost of summer school is $45 per session and will cover up to two credit recovery classes. For students on reduced lunch, the cost is $35. For students on free lunch, the cost is $25. Credit advancement classes are offered at $75 per semester course ($45 for students on reduced lunch and $35 for students on free lunch).
Parents/guardians can request registration here:
Summer School Online Registration
The student’s counselor will contact parents to finalize course enrollment, as well as provide the parent with information regarding payment. All payments will be accepted online and are non-refundable.
If you have questions, please contact your school site counselor.
Since 1999, The Broken Arrow High School Alumni Association has been honoring outstanding Broken Arrow graduates for their impact on the community. Known as “Great Graduates,” the purpose of the program is to recognize those who have brought honor to their community and to their Alma Mater through their personal and professional accomplishments.
The BAHS Alumni Association is currently accepting nominations for this year’s group of Great Graduates. To be eligible for the award, nominees must have graduated from BAHS at least 20 years ago, and display both the integrity and courage to motivate them to have a positive impact on their community. Though hard to measure, these qualities can be evidenced by a history of selfless giving of time and talent to community service and building a better future for others. As they continue to live out their commitment to excellence, they serve as a role model to the entire community.
Nominations can be completed online. The deadline for submitting nominations is July 1.
The awards reception for our Great Graduates will be held during the annual Homecoming football game.
Students in grades 6-12 for the 2024-25 school year can purchase their Chromebook insurance online.
The Broken Arrow Public Schools Student Technology Insurance Program has been established to give parents the opportunity to purchase insurance and provide Help Desk support for their child’s Chromebook device. This annual purchase gives parents peace of mind as the insurance package will cover Chromebook repair or replacement costs and damages to the charge cord. Lost or stolen charge cords will not be covered by the insurance (damaged charge cords must be turned in for replacement).
The insurance program is voluntary, but families are highly encouraged to participate.
Purchase 2024-25 Chromebook Insurance
Please keep in mind that if insurance is not purchased at the time of device acceptance, parents/guardians are responsible for the full cost of any repair or replacement of all damage to or loss of the Chromebook and charge cord. Acts of intentional damage will not be covered by the insurance.
Calendar Week of June 30 - July 6, 2024