Jenks Public Schools - A Tradition of Excellence with a Vision for Tomorrow.

20 deserving employees have been awarded with one of the highest honors a JPS employee can receive. To be a Vision of Excellence award winner is being recognized for demonstrating outstanding qualities of leadership, continuous improvement, customer focus, and teamwork. Employees are nominated by peers and members of the public. Winners are selected by the JPS Foundation and announced at the annual Back to School Rally. Congrats to all of the 2023 winners , and thanks for all you do for our students and our sites! Thank you to the JPS Foundation for recognizing our employees and making this program possible!

We are... Excited ✔️ Inspired ✔️ Encouraged ✔️ for the 2023-24 school year! This morning, all 1,600 JPS employees gathered at the Frank Herald Fieldhouse for our annual Back to School Rally. We laughed, we cried, we celebrated, and we did a few TikTok dances- it couldn't have been a more perfect start to the new school year! A special thank you to the 2023 National Teacher of the Year, Rebecka Peterson, for taking the time to share an incredible message with our employees, the Jenks Public Schools Foundation for sponsoring the t-shirts, and all community partners, food sponsors, and volunteers who made this event a success. Be the one who makes an impact this year, Trojans!

Jenks Public Schools is instituting a clear bag requirement for admission into Allan Trimble Stadium. This requirement is effective immediately. Please take a moment to look over the graphic or read below for a list of approved bags. Bags meeting the following criteria are allowed into Allan Trimble Stadium: • Clear plastic tote bags that do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags • Small clutch bags (with or without handle or strap) not exceeding 4.5” x 6.5” • An exception will be made for medically necessary items and diaper bags when accompanied by a child This clear bag requirement is very similar to many professional and collegiate stadiums, as well as other school districts and event venues around the country. Students in grades PK-6 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian while inside the stadium. Students must remain in the stands unless going to the restroom or concession stand. Please have a conversation with your students about staying aware and vigilant of their surroundings. Remind them to say something if they see something or hear something that may be suspicious or cause concern. All previous admission requirements remain in place. Thank you for your cooperation with this additional safety measure as we work together to keep our community safe. Safety is always the top priority at Jenks Public Schools. Thank you!

REMINDER: There is no school tomorrow, Friday, September 1, or on Monday, September, 4. Enjoy your Labor Day weekend, Trojans! See you Tuesday.

More than 70 colleges and universities were represented at the Jenks High School Dining Hall this afternoon as JHS hosted the Tulsa area's "First College Fair of the College Season." What a sensational opportunity for our students to learn, ask questions, and become more informed on what might come next in their educational journey! Thanks to our terrific counselors for making this happen and thanks to all college reps for being here today!

Watch the Trojans from anywhere in the world! Trojan TV will be live streaming all home football and basketball games this season on YouTube. Just search for Trojan TV and be sure to like, subscribe, and WATCH tomorrow night at 7:30 as the Trojans kick-off the 2023 season against Edmond Santa Fe at Allan Trimble Stadium!

It's a great day to be a Trojan and a Cowboy! 🤝 Oklahoma State University's Pistol Pete and Pom Squad member and Miss Oklahoma Teen USA, Jaselyn Rossman, visited Mrs. Briody's 3rd grade class at Jenks East Elementary today. Pistol Pete handed out cards and autographed water bottles while Jaselyn read a book to the class about the importance of being kind to others. What a fun morning! Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Monday, Trojans! It's great to have you back. Here's to the first week of the 2023-24 school year! 😁

Day 1 ✅ Let's run it back tomorrow, Trojans! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbJc2oeY0_8

Welcome back, Trojans! 😁 Nothing beats these first-day-of-school smiles. Let's make this the best year yet! #JPSFirstDay23

Elementary and intermediate Trojans, get ready to meet your teachers today! If you did not receive an email from your students teacher, please call the site where your student is enrolled. Call 918-299-4415 and dial the extension: Jenks East Elementary: 5501 Jenks Northwest Elementary: 1709 Jenks Southeast Elementary: 5800 Jenks West Elementary: 5650 Jenks East Intermediate: 5531 Jenks West Intermediate: 2900

The countdown is on! We're less than a week out from the first day of school! Today, Jenks West Elementary, Jenks West Intermediate and Jenks Middle School met with their staff to excite and inspire them for the upcoming school year. We can't wait to see you on Thursday, Trojans! 🤩

Apply now for your student(s) to receive free and reduced-price meals for the 2023-24 school year. Free and reduced-price meals are available to families who qualify. Eligibility is based on family size and income guidelines developed by the USDA. The information shared in the application is completely confidential and is sent directly to the Child Nutrition Coordinator for JPS. To apply for free and reduced-price meals, click here https://bit.ly/3oTmKnk To create a MySchoolBucks account to pay for meals online, click here https://bit.ly/3vH2CZq To view pricing and learn more about the food offerings at JPS, click here https://bit.ly/3Q2E853 Breakfast price is the same for all students, lunch prices vary by grade. Menus for August will be published next week. Thank you!

The JPS Help Desk is open now! Do you have questions about completing your student's Back to School Registration or need help logging in? Our staff members are ready to take your calls and help however they can! Call (918)298-4343 to speak with someone on the Help Desk or click the link to fill out a Help Ticket. https://jenksps.co1.qualtrics.com/.../SV_6YcCEeISRn9c02W

***REMINDER*** If you have not done so already, please complete the Back to School Registration process as soon as possible. The registration process is completed through your PowerSchool Parent Portal account. The web address for PowerSchool Parent Portal is https://powerschool.jenksps.org/public/home.html PLEASE NOTE: If your student did not attend Jenks Public Schools last school year (2022-23) and your student is enrolled for the upcoming school year (2023-24), you do not need to complete the Back to School Registration. Your information is already current based upon your student's recent enrollment. Click here to view a complete list of instructions, get answers to frequently asked questions, and submit an online help ticket https://www.jenksps.org/article/1163858

BUS ROUTE INFORMATION AVAILABLE THIS WEEK! At some point this week, you will receive an email from the JPS Transportation Department with the following information: Bus number Bus stop location Pick-up/Drop-off time If you do not see a schedule for your student, you have opted out for transportation. If the information is blank but your student will be riding a bus this year, please contact the JPS Transportation Department at 918-299-1549 or local.trans@jenksps.org. Again, these emails are being sent in batches. Some parents may receive the email today, others may not receive the email until Friday. This year, the JPS Transportation Department will use the Stopfinder app to allow parents/guardians to easily view student’s daily transportation information, securely share information with caregivers, send messages directly to JPS Transportation, and receive notifications related to transportation. More information about the Stopfinder app is coming soon!

REMINDER! If you haven't done so already, log on today to complete the Back to School Registration for each of your students. This must be completed prior to Schedule Pick-up, Seventh Grade Orientation, or Meet the Teacher events. Information about these events will be sent from your student’s site. The registration process is completed through your PowerSchool Parent Portal account. The web address for PowerSchool Parent Portal is https://powerschool.jenksps.org/public/home.html ***PLEASE NOTE: If your student did not attend Jenks Public Schools last school year (2022-23) and your student is enrolled for the upcoming school year (2023-24), you do not need to complete the Back to School Registration. Your information is already current based upon your student's recent enrollment.*** Step-by-Step Instructions for Completing Registration: Login to PowerSchool Parent Portal at https://powerschool.jenksps.org/public/home.html Click on the white arrow, located in the upper right corner of the screen. Click on “Back to School Update (2023-2024)” DO NOT CLICK on New Student Registration 2023-2024 unless you are enrolling a student who did not attend Jenks Public Schools in 2022-2023. Click "Next" at the bottom of each page until you get to the "Summary" page. Click "Submit" when all pages are complete and you only see green check marks. Follow the same process for each student. To access a different student, click on the name at the top of the Parent Portal page and follow the same process. If you do not have access to a computer, the Tulsa City-County Library System has computers available for public use. If you have questions about completing the Back to School registration process, please contact your student’s site or click here to submit a ticket for help. The District will also have a Back to School Hotline answering calls beginning Monday, August 7, 2023. The Back to School Hotline can be reached at (918) 298-4343. Thank you for your attention to this important matter!

JPS STEM + Tesla = the best learning experience! Today, JPS STEM Facilitators experienced and learned all about Tesla. A team from Tesla brought a few vehicles to show how they represent STEM in our community and gave our employees the opportunity to drive them. Thank you, Tesla, for giving our STEM Facilitators this great experience!

Only a few weeks left to enter JPS Traveling Trojans contest. Whether you're traveling Puerto Rico, South Dakota, or OKC, be sure to snap a pic reppin' your school pride and use #TravelingTrojans23 and tag us @jenksps to be entered! The 3 Trojans who travel the farthest from Jenks sporting their JPS spirit wear will win a gift provided by The Trojan Shop! Each winner will get: 💳 $25 Trojan Shop gift card 🥤 Silicone Cup 😎 Sunglasses 🔑 Keychain 🖊 Pen The winners will be announced before school starts in August. Safe travels, Trojans! ☀️🚗✈️🛳🏖🏔🗽🕌⛩🏜

See you soon, Trojans! The first day of school for the 2023-24 school year is August 17! Important dates and events for every school site can be found using the link below. https://www.jenksps.org/article/1172549 Please contact your student's school site with any questions regarding back to school activities. Thank you!