BROKEN ARROW PUBLIC SCHOOLS • BROKEN ARROW, OKLAHOMA
THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF BROKEN ARROW PUBLIC SCHOOLS • VOL. 42, ISSUE THREE • WINTER 2017
FROM SUPERINTENDENT DR. JANET DUNLOP
BAPS to remain steadfast in commitment to 'Literacy, Engagement, Graduation'

ArrowVision's video production team recently sat down with Superintendent of Broken Arrow Public Schools Dr. Janet Dunlop to talk about her vision for the district and much more! Check out the video below.

Early Bird Enrollment for Pre-K to begin on Feb. 20

Broken Arrow Public Schools (BAPS) is proud to have four Early Childhood Development Centers (ECC), including Creekwood, Aspen Creek, Park Lane and Arrow Springs that give students a place to embark upon new adventures in a classroom environment. All children who turn four years old by Sept. 1 are eligible for enrollment as a 2017-18 Pre-K student.

Parents can pick up Pre-K enrollment packets at the Enrollment Center, located at 210 N. Main St. Parents will need to complete the required paperwork and finish the enrollment process at the Enrollment Center. Click here to access the convenient Student Enrollment Checklist, which outlines the documents required for the enrollment process. 

“Early Bird” enrollment for Pre-K is Feb. 20 through March 3. General Pre-K enrollment opens on March 6.

Support Class of 2017's Project Graduation through donations, volunteerism

For more than 20 years, Broken Arrow High School’s (BAHS) Project Graduation has given graduating seniors a way to celebrate their achievement with classmates in a supervised, fun and safe environment. This all-night “lock-in” party in the BAHS main lobby will bring the Class of 2017 together for one last hoorah following this year’s commencement ceremony on May 15.

Nationwide, prom and graduation nights are statistically the most fatal for high school students. Project Graduation offers each and every graduating senior a safe place to experience their achievement, and Broken Arrow families may take comfort knowing that their children remain safe while celebrating.

How you can help! 

Become a project Graduation sponsor and receive visibility at the graduation ceremony on Monday, May 15  and at Project Graduation later that evening. You can also become involved as a volunteer or donate items for the event such as food, drinks or prizes.

Please click here for more information on how you can help.

BAHS Drama encourages literacy to promote production of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Feb. 9-12

A beloved library, the enchanted rose and a magic mirror all set the stage for Broken Arrow High School’s (BAHS) presentation of one of the most beloved Disney classics of all time, “Beauty and the Beast,” taking place at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center Feb. 9-11 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 12 at 2 p.m.

In an effort to promote the production, BAHS Drama Teacher Jana Ellis and her cast members wanted to also promote the importance of literacy to Broken Arrow's youngest readers with "Belle's Book Buddies" program. 

Belle, who is played by BAHS Junior Sophia Krist, visited a number of early childhood centers and elementary schools to encourage every student to read at least three books. 

The students who participated were put into a special drawing and will be randomly chosen to perform in the opening scene of the production.

"Through this initiative, if every elementary student took the challenge, more than 12,000 books could be read," said Ellis, who is enjoying watching her students inspire the younger ones. "This year’s cast and crew are definitely giving it their all." 

General admission tickets are $15 and children 10 and under are $5 (cash or check only). Tickets are available at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center (BAPAC) box office from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

Senior athletes sign letters of intent during 2017 National Signing Day

Nearly 40 Broken Arrow High School athletes signed their national letters of intent, officially announcing where they will continue to showcase their athletic talents beyond high school. These signings were part of National College Signing Day on Feb. 1 in the indoor practice field at Broken Arrow’s Multipurpose Facility.

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BAHS juniors to take the ACT at no cost March 21

For the second year, the Oklahoma State Department of Education is providing all public high school juniors with the opportunity to take the ACT exam at no cost. Broken Arrow Public Schools is pleased to participate in this program, and the test will be administered to all 11th graders during the school day on Tuesday, March 21.

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Darrin Davis honored as Citizen of the Year at BA Chamber banquet

Hundreds of Broken Arrow community members and leaders gather every year to show their support towards one another during the annual Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet. This year, Broken Arrow Public Schools’ (BAPS) Director of Bands Darrin Davis was named Citizen of the Year during this year's formal gala.

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Please update your contact info in case of emergency
Broken Arrow Public Schools is committed to the safety and well-being of its students and staff.

The district utilizes a number of communications channels to contact parents in case of an emergency, inclement weather closings and attendance calls. 

Parents should ensure their emergency contact information, including their phone number and email, is up-to-date by contacting their child’s school site.   

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