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Sports physicals are tomorrow in the gym. All athletes grades 3rd and up need a physical to participate in athletics. The cost is $5. Girls physicals will begin at 3pm and boys will begin at 4pm.
If you have difficulty accessing the survey please email me at cjwhelan@webbersfalls.k12.ok.us
June 16, 2020
Dear WFPS Parents and Staff,
I would first like to introduce myself. My name is Chris Whelan, and your school board has graciously given me the opportunity to serve your school and community as Superintendent beginning July 1, 2020. I have been in education for the past 27 years as both a teacher and administrator, and I admire the resilience of this community to overcome the flood of 2019 and now the COVID-19 pandemic.
As we begin to consider a Re-entry Plan for the start of school in August, we have created a committee consisting of community members (parents), teachers, support staff and school board members. Recently we met and discussed many scenarios and ideas, and it was unanimous that we do all we can to have a traditional start to school with reasonable changes to minimize the spread of COVID-19. This is an ongoing plan that has not been finalized, but with the hope of a complete plan by the July School Board Meeting. We are planning to offer a blended model of instruction, utilizing face-to-face teaching and distance learning, as well a virtual learning model, in case the pandemic forces a closure or partial closure. For us to accomplish a successful re-entry, we need your help. Below is a link to a Webbers Falls Parent Distance Learning Form. Please take a few minutes to fill this form out. This will give an idea of areas that need improvement as well things that we are doing well. This form is strictly confidential. Once we compile the results I will share the information with the re-entry team to help us finalize our re-entry plan that will be shared with the Board of Education and you. While we can’t be sure what the virus will bring in August and moving forward, we can assure you that every effort is being made to ensure a safe return to school. I am very proud of our re-entry team who are working very diligently to design and implement our back-to-school plans. The challenges brought on by this pandemic are immense, but please be assured that the students’ and staff’s safety are at the heart of all our decisions.
Thank you for your patience and understanding at this time. If you have any questions that cannot be answered by school site personnel, please reach out to us at covid19@webbersfalls.k12.ok.us. Until our next communication, stay safe and take care of yourself.
Parent Survey
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FQg4gEdNou53TOYJ-yHjCx4N-UhE-UfVIgfFMG6O5iI/edit
Sincerely,
Chris Whelan
The offices at Webbers Falls Pubic Schools will be closed from June 17th to July 6th. If you need assistance, contact Principal Lisa Ward at lward@webbersfalls.k12.ok.us.
It has been a pleasure working with you, Dixie. Your dedication and work ethic has been an inspiration to all of us. I appreciate your wisdom and want to thank you for being a mentor to me. I wish you nothing but the best as you enjoy your retirement with Graham.
District Teacher of the Year Meghan Johnson and Support Staff of the Year Marrissa Taylor were recognized tonight as well. These ladies were selected by the WFS staff because of their extraordinary work ethic and dedication to education. You are both well deserving!
Retirees Bob Beutelschies, Diana Burris, and Brenda Sweat were also honored at tonight's board meeting. We appreciate your service and will miss you dearly.
Dr. Dixie Swearingen was recognized tonight for her 29 years of service in education. She has also been named District 10 Superintendent of the Year. Congratulations, and happy retirement!
Next week, the week of June 8, 2020, will be the last week Webbers Falls Schools will be offering meals. We were very happy to provide these services during the times of COVID 19 restrictions.
Webbers Falls sports physicals will be Wednesday, June 17th. All athletes grades 3rd-high school will need a physical to participate in athletics. The cost is $5. Girls physicals will be from 3-4pm and boys will be from 4-5pm in the gym. Physical forms can be picked up from the office Monday-Thursday 8am-2pm.
Webbers Falls Public Schools is taking applications for a full-time bus driver for the 2020-2021 School Year. If interested, please fill out the support application and contact the main office at 918-464-2334.
https://www.webbersfalls.k12.ok.us/o/webbers-falls-public-schools/page/careers--38
Webbers Falls Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Congratulations to the Class of 2020!
I would like to send out a special thanks to these lovely senior sponsors who worked tirelessly over the last few weeks to arrange a graduation for our seniors. Excellent work, ladies!
The family of former Webbers Falls teacher Mrs. Patty Bedford has asked me to announce that the recipient of the 2019-2020 Patty Bedford "Warrior" Scholarship is Miss Candice Griffith. Congratulations!
Webbers Falls High School students we are needing you to turn in your chrome books and chargers. You can drop them off at the school Tuesday through Friday this week from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
Webbers Falls High School would like to congratulate Blake Wyatt. Blake is the son of Chris and Rena Wyatt and the grandson of Wesley and Debbie Wyatt and John and Janice Russell. Blake has participated in competitive basketball and baseball since first grade. Blake is also a member of FFA. After graduation, Blake plans to attend Connors State College and begin his studies to become a wildlife biologist.
Incoming juniors and seniors should consider doing concurrent enrollment at Connors State College this fall. Their guidelines will be somewhat different this year due to the pandemic.
Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. Hoy Parson, will be 10 AM, Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Timothy Baptist Church, 5530 West Okmulgee, Muskogee, OK. Interment will follow at South Bethel Cemetery in Braggs.
Mr. Parson taught at Webbers Falls Public Schools for 34 years. He was an outstanding math teacher and outstanding coach. He coached basketball, football, and track. He was well known for being a true fundamental basketball coach. Mr. Parson made a huge impact on many of his student’s lives, both on and off the field and in and out of the classroom. He was a colleague, teacher, coach, mentor, and advisor to the citizens of Webbers Falls and beyond. He will be greatly missed.
