Webbers Falls Public Schools

I would like to send out a special thanks to Kevin Richardson of Feed the Children, Jenny Jamison of Lake Area United Way, Tammy Toombs of OG&E, and the rest of the crew who coordinated a Teacher Store at the Civic Center today for Muskogee County teachers. Hundreds of area teachers shopped for free throughout the day. They loaded my Suburban down twice full of supplies for our teachers and students. We are so grateful for your continued generosity and support of Webbers Falls Public Schools.

Student Council is selling spirit t-shirts! Order forms went out today! Orders are due September 27th! Help support our STUCO projects and activities by purchasing a t-shirt or hoodie!

September 16, 2020 NOTICE: Confirmed case of COVID-19 in our school Dear Parents, We regret to inform you that a student or staff member at Webbers Falls Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19. The students, faculty and staff who were in close contact with this individual have been notified and advised by local officials on how to proceed with quarantine. If you have not received a call from the Principals, your child has not been identified as being in close contact with the positive individual, however, we are working with the health department on “contact tracing” and will individually notify you if we find out otherwise. We are following CDC guidelines and protocols set by the State Department of Health and our school district to decrease potential spread. Should your child/children start exhibiting COVID related symptoms, it is strongly recommended that you contact their primary care physician or the local health department to have them tested immediately. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact our school office at 918-464-2580. Sincerely, Chris Whelan, Superintendent Webbers Falls Public School

High School Basketball Schedule https://5il.co/kkeb

Elementary Basketball Schedule (click on link) https://5il.co/kpjd

Hagan Scholarship Foundation 2020-2021 Eligibility Requirements: ACT and SAT scores are not Must attend an Eligible Public High School. FAFSA EFC must not exceed $6,500. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must have achieved a 3.75 GPA based on a 4.0 Scale. Must be ranked by the school and in the top 20% of the high school graduating class. Must enroll at an eligible four-year college or university the first semester following high school graduation. Must work 240 hours in the twelve months prior to the start of each year of college. Must apply for eligible Federal and State grants. Must not have a felony conviction. Application Deadline November 15, 2020. To apply click this link: https://haganscholarships.org/application/

September 14, 2020 NOTICE: Confirmed case of COVID-19 in our school Dear Parents, We regret to inform you that a student or staff member at Webbers Falls High School has tested positive for COVID-19. The students, faculty and staff who were in close contact with this individual have been notified and advised by local officials on how to proceed with quarantine. If you have not received a call from the Principals, your child has not been identified as being in close contact with the positive individual, however, we are working with the health department on “contact tracing” and will individually notify you if we find out otherwise. We are following CDC guidelines and protocols set by the State Department of Health and our school district to decrease potential spread. Should your child/children start exhibiting COVID related symptoms, it is strongly recommended that you contact their primary care physician or the local health department to have them tested immediately. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact our school office at 918-464-2580. Sincerely, Chris Whelan, Superintendent Webbers Falls Public School

On Wednesday, September 30th, Jostens will meet with Sophomores for class ring presentation and to pass out ordering information. They will also meet with Seniors for Graduation Products presentation and to pass out ordering information. They will return Wednesday, Oct. 7th, to take orders.

Rogers State University Open House & FAFSA Nights Please choose a night to join us! Open to all prospective students and their parents/guardians interested in learning more about FAFSA and RSU. Thursday, October 1st (Claremore Campus) Tuesday, October 6th (Pryor Campus) Tuesday, October 27 (Bartlesville) Thursday, November 19th (Claremore) Register at: https://www.rsu.edu/admissions/admissions-events/fafsa-nights/ (limited space avilable) Conctact Addison Sewell with any questions by calling 918-343-7999 or email at asewell@rsu.edu

RSU Senior Day is a preview day for high school seniors and their parents interested in attending Rogers State University! When: Saturday, October 31, 2020 @9:00 a.m. Students & Parents: Get a free t-shirt Have a chance to win a scholarship Tour the campus Enjoy a free lunch Participate in a student organization browsing session Hear from students and faculty For more information, please contact Addison Sewell by phone at 918-343-7999 or email asewell@rsu.edu Register at: https://www.rsu.edu/admissions/admissions-events/senior-day/

Rogers State University's Heath Careers Day is Thursday, October 8, 2020. This is a preview day for students that are interested in Nursing, Pre-Med, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy. This event is Thursday, Oct. 8 at 9:00 a.m. Register at: https://www.rsu.edu/admissions/admissions-events/health-careers-day/ Registration Deadline: Oct. 6th For More Information, Please contact Addison Sewell by calling 918-343-7999 or email asewell@rsu.edu

September 12, 2020 NOTICE: Confirmed case of COVID-19 in our school Dear Parents, We regret to inform you that a student or staff member at Webbers Falls Elementary has tested positive for COVID-19. The students, faculty and staff who were in close contact with this individual have been notified and advised by local officials on how to proceed with quarantine. If you have not received a call from the Principals, your child has not been identified as being in close contact with the positive individual, however, we are working with the health department on “contact tracing” and will individually notify you if we find out otherwise. We are following CDC guidelines and protocols set by the State Department of Health and our school district to decrease potential spread. School will resume as normal on Monday September 14th, 2020 except for those individuals that have been contacted by the principals and have been placed on quarantine. Should your child/children start exhibiting COVID related symptoms, it is strongly recommended that you contact their primary care physician or the local health department to have them tested immediately. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact our school office at 918-464-2580. Sincerely, Chris Whelan, Superintendent Webbers Falls Public School

Congratulations to the MS/HS Students of the Month at Webbers Falls School. They are as follows: 5th-Chandler Cramer, 6th-Addison Pense, 7th-Brock Rhoden, 8th-Cheyanne Herrier, 9th-Maddux Shelby, 10th-Samantha Griffith, 11th-Brooke Wyatt, & 12th-Waylon Brasuell. Our Virtual Student of the Month for 6th-12th Grade is Helen Rodden.

Creek Nation is to provide a one-time educational support payment of $850.00 to individual Muscogee (Creek) Nation (MCN) students whose learning opportunities have been negatively impacted as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic. Eligibility: MCN citizen, and must be an enrolled student (PreK-12, Vocational-Technical, Post-Secondary, or Graduate school) for the Fall 2020 school term. Must be able to verify school enrollment. Students under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian to complete the application for them to receive the funding. https://eforms.mcn-nsn.gov/lincdoc/doc/run/muscogeeh/ET_VirtualLearningApp

To enroll in the Oklahoma's Promise program, the student must be: an Oklahoma resident; enrolled in the eighth, ninth or 10th grade in an Oklahoma high school (homeschool students must be age 13, 14 or 15); and. a student whose parents earn $55,000 or less per year. To apply please click the link below: https://www.okhighered.org/okpromise/

Seniors will take a free ACT on Tuesday, October 6 at Webbers Falls High School.

For those who plan to attend the JH football game at Arkoma tonight please know that masks will be required upon entrance. Once you are seated in the bleachers, you may remove your mask. However, you must wear a mask to visit the bathrooms or concession stand.

Lady Warriors 2020 Conference Champions!

Lady Warriors WIN play at 4:30 in the finals.

Good morning. This is Superintendent Chris Whelan, and this message is for Webbers Falls families. First, what an exciting time it is to be a Warrior. Congratulations to Coach Norman and the Ladies Softball team in their victory yesterday at the Stigler Tournament, they will play today at 1:30 against Gore then the championship games will follow. GOOD LUCK! Coach Holt's team won their second football game of the season last night in impressive fashion and we cannot wait to see what the rest of he future holds for them. I would like to thank you for supporting our students and staff during these first few weeks of classes. Even with challenges, we are so happy to be back in school and to have the opportunity to see students each day. Second, I would like to remind you there will be no school on Monday, September 7 for the Labor Day holiday. Please remember: While we relax this weekend, our attention to COVID-19 prevention should not be relaxed. When celebrating the holiday and visiting with family and friends, please continue to be vigilant – wash your hands, wear a face covering and social distance, whenever possible. Muskogee County has been identified as a RED county this week based on the Oklahoma State Department of Health data. This drastic increase is due largely because of nearly 600 positive cases at Eddie Warrior Correctional Center which is included in the Muskogee County COVID count. Have a great weekend, we appreciate your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing students again on Tuesday, September 8.