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Oologah-Talala Public Schools

Administration: 918-443-6080
Rick Thomas, Superintendent
Jerry Rutledge, Assistant Superintendent

Oologah Lower Elementary School, Gina Metcalf, Principal
Office and Attendance 918-443-6141

Oologah Upper Elementary School, Mark Williams, Principal
Office 918-443-6041, Attendance 918-443-6049

Oologah Middle School, Melissa Overcash, Principal
Office 918-443-6151, Attendance 918-443-6155

Oologah High School, Robert Schornick, Principal
Brent Payne, Athletic Director
Office: 918-443-6000, Attendance 918-443-6221



OOLOGAH-TALALA SCHOOL CALENDAR
2007/2008

Friday, Aug. 3, 9 am to noon and 1 to 4 pm, athletic physicals, athletic building.
Tuesday, Aug. 7, 5 pm, Varsity softball season opens at home
Thursday, Aug. 9, Noon to 7 pm, new student enrollment, main cafeteria
JOM school supplies, main cafeteria
Monday, Aug. 20, 4:30 to 8:30 pm, Upper/Lower Elementary open house

Wednesday, Aug. 22, First Day of School
Thursday, Aug. 30, 7:30 pm, Football season opens at Claremore
Sept. 3, Labor Day Holiday
Oct. 12, Football Homecoming and Oologah Centennial
Oct. 16-17, Parent Teacher Conferences
Oct. 18-19, Fall Break (State Teachers Meeting)
Nov. 16, Staff Development Day
Nov. 21-23, Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec. 21-Jan. 1, Christmas Holiday

Jan. 2, School Resumes
Jan. 21, Parent Teacher Conferences
Feb. 29, Staff Development Day
March 17-21, Spring Break
March 28, Prom ... Snow make up or no school
April 22, 24, Parent Teacher Conferences
April 25, Snow make up or no school
May 16, Snow make up or no school
May 23, Last Day for students

The Oologah-Talala Public Schools are recognized as one of Oklahoma's best, with outstanding facilities, excellent faculty and high academic standards.

The district includes 179 square miles in the northwest quarter of Rogers County. Enrollment last year was about 1,800 students in grades K-12.

The campus is located on Highway 169 north of Oologah. It includes upper and lower elementary, middle and high school buildings, plus facilities for athletics, vocational agriculture, green house, lighted tennis courts, auditorium, indoor swimming pool, cafeteria, football stadium, track, baseball and softball stadiums.

The district has six computer labs and networked computers in each classroom. The computers are linked to the internet through a high-speed data line. Computer education is integrated into the curriculum.

Oologah-Talala teachers have an average of 14 years of experience, and 40% have advanced degrees.

High school activities include chorus, band, FFA, vo-tech, speech, drama, debate, cheerleading, yearbook, student government, International Club, academic team, FCA, OCF and more.

Competitive high school sports include football, softball, boys and girls basketball, wrestling, boys and girls swimming, boys and girls soccer, baseball, boys and girls tennis, and boys and girls track.

The middle school also offers a variety of activities and competitive sports.

Students consistently score above the state average in math, reading, language and social studies. Half the district's high school seniors go on to college, with an average ACT score of 21.3.

Parents and the community are involved through an active PTA, booster clubs and foundation.

To enroll, visit the appropriate school office. Bring a birth certificate, immunization record, address of the previous school and a transcript if available.









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