🚨National FFA Convention Update🚨
💥 A HUGE congratulations to Wyatt Parker who has been named a NATIONAL CHAMPION with his Agricultural Services Entrepreneurship/Placement FFA proficiency!!
The process of applying for a proficiency area award is intense. In addition to a state application, being a state winner, a national application, and a national interview, Wyatt committed countless hours and much money into the work of his projects used in these applications.
Congratulations, Wyatt!! We are proud of you and all of your efforts to achieve this goal! This is truly a great achievement!
RED RIBBON WEEK: DRESS UP DAYS!
Get ready for a week of superhero fun at Cherokee Public Schools! Join us October 26–30 as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week with themed dress-up days! 🎉
🦅 Monday: Captain America Day 🇺🇸
Wear your patriotic attire!
🏙️ Tuesday: Clark Kent vs. Tony Stark
Country or city — show off your style!
🎖️ Wednesday: Military Heroes
Wear your camo!
🦸 Thursday: Marvel vs. DC
Which side are you on?
💚 6th, 8th, 10th & 12th grades: Marvel
💙 7th, 9th & 11th grades: DC
🎃 Friday: Halloween/Chief Day ❤️🖤
Wear your Chief gear or Halloween costume!
Let's show our school spirit, have fun, and stand together for a healthy, drug-free future! ❤️🖤
#CherokeeChiefs #RedRibbonWeek #DrugFreeLooksLikeMe
Get ready for a week of superhero fun at Cherokee Public Schools! Join us October 26–30 as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week with themed dress-up days! 🎉
🦅 Monday: Captain America Day 🇺🇸
Wear your patriotic attire!
🏙️ Tuesday: Clark Kent vs. Tony Stark
Country or city — show off your style!
🎖️ Wednesday: Military Heroes
Wear your camo!
🦸 Thursday: Marvel vs. DC
Which side are you on?
💚 6th, 8th, 10th & 12th grades: Marvel
💙 7th, 9th & 11th grades: DC
🎃 Friday: Halloween/Chief Day ❤️🖤
Wear your Chief gear or Halloween costume!
Let's show our school spirit, have fun, and stand together for a healthy, drug-free future! ❤️🖤
#CherokeeChiefs #RedRibbonWeek #DrugFreeLooksLikeMe
🎃 Join Us for Fall Festival Night! 👻
Mark your calendars for a fun-filled evening with family and friends!
📅 Monday, October 26
⏰ 5:30–7:00 p.m.
📍 Elementary School Gym
Enjoy an evening of games, prizes, and fun activities for everyone! Families will also have the opportunity to learn helpful information about the importance of handwriting and literacy.
🎟️ Important Reminder: All elementary students will bring home a ticket. Every family attending Fall Family Night must present a ticket to enter. Be sure to bring your ticket with you!
🎃 Students are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes!
We look forward to seeing our families for a fun evening of learning, laughter, and fall festivities! 🍂🧡
Mark your calendars for a fun-filled evening with family and friends!
📅 Monday, October 26
⏰ 5:30–7:00 p.m.
📍 Elementary School Gym
Enjoy an evening of games, prizes, and fun activities for everyone! Families will also have the opportunity to learn helpful information about the importance of handwriting and literacy.
🎟️ Important Reminder: All elementary students will bring home a ticket. Every family attending Fall Family Night must present a ticket to enter. Be sure to bring your ticket with you!
🎃 Students are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes!
We look forward to seeing our families for a fun evening of learning, laughter, and fall festivities! 🍂🧡
Life of Prime Time is here!
Join our Prime Time hosts as they visit with each other, talk sports, share opinions, and have some fun along the way! Get to know the personalities behind the mic as they bring you their take on the world of sports.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify and support our Cherokee Chiefs student podcasters! https://open.spotify.com/show/5v8EsUJKVqV7chbxCVaIit
Join our Prime Time hosts as they visit with each other, talk sports, share opinions, and have some fun along the way! Get to know the personalities behind the mic as they bring you their take on the world of sports.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify and support our Cherokee Chiefs student podcasters! https://open.spotify.com/show/5v8EsUJKVqV7chbxCVaIit
💙💛 We are excited to share news about Cherokee FFA Alumni! 💛💙
🏅 We proud to celebrate former Cherokee student Davin Budy, who will be receiving his American FFA Degree on Saturday! This is a tremendous accomplishment and a wonderful recognition of his dedication and hard work.
Help us congratulate Davin this exciting achievements! We are proud to see a Cherokee Alumni representing us on the national stage! ❤️🖤
📺 Watch the livestream: https://convention.ffa.org/
💙💛 We are excited to share some outstanding news about our Cherokee FFA family! 💛💙
🎶 Brenner Means will be performing with the FFA Chorus during the National FFA Convention! This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the FFA Chorus, and Brenner will perform during all general sessions Wednesday through Saturday. What an incredible opportunity!
Help us congratulate Brenner this exciting achievements! We are proud to see a Cherokee student representing us on the national stage! ❤️🖤
📺 Watch the livestream: https://convention.ffa.org/
🎶 Brenner Means will be performing with the FFA Chorus during the National FFA Convention! This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the FFA Chorus, and Brenner will perform during all general sessions Wednesday through Saturday. What an incredible opportunity!
Help us congratulate Brenner this exciting achievements! We are proud to see a Cherokee student representing us on the national stage! ❤️🖤
📺 Watch the livestream: https://convention.ffa.org/
Our 8th graders are selling Okarche cinnamon rolls and dinner rolls! Stock up for your Thanksgiving celebrations while supporting our Cherokee students!
🛒 ORDER OPTIONS:
🍥 1 dozen large cinnamon rolls — $15
🍥 3 dozen mini cinnamon rolls — $15
🥖 35 dinner rolls — $15
📅 Order Deadline: Friday, October 30
💵 Payment is due at the time of ordering.
❄️ Delivery: Wednesday, November 18, after school. All items will be delivered frozen.
📩 Ready to order? Contact any 8th grader or reach out to:
📧 Mrs. Failes: failesg@cherokee.k12.ok.us
📧 Mrs. Lancaster: lancasterk@cherokee.k12.ok.us
Thank you for supporting our 8th graders!
#CherokeeChiefs #ClassOf2031 #StudentFundraiser #ThanksgivingBaking
🛒 ORDER OPTIONS:
🍥 1 dozen large cinnamon rolls — $15
🍥 3 dozen mini cinnamon rolls — $15
🥖 35 dinner rolls — $15
📅 Order Deadline: Friday, October 30
💵 Payment is due at the time of ordering.
❄️ Delivery: Wednesday, November 18, after school. All items will be delivered frozen.
📩 Ready to order? Contact any 8th grader or reach out to:
📧 Mrs. Failes: failesg@cherokee.k12.ok.us
📧 Mrs. Lancaster: lancasterk@cherokee.k12.ok.us
Thank you for supporting our 8th graders!
#CherokeeChiefs #ClassOf2031 #StudentFundraiser #ThanksgivingBaking
Weekly Activities for October 20 - 25
Tuesday:
FFA Shadows after school.
Wednesday:
Blood Drive in the Auditorium Lobby from 11am to 3pm.
FFA: National FFA Convention
Fields of Faith at the Football Field
Thursday:
FFA: National FFA Convention
Friday:
FFA: National FFA Convention
Sunday:
FFA: Local Sporting Clay Contest
Tuesday:
FFA Shadows after school.
Wednesday:
Blood Drive in the Auditorium Lobby from 11am to 3pm.
FFA: National FFA Convention
Fields of Faith at the Football Field
Thursday:
FFA: National FFA Convention
Friday:
FFA: National FFA Convention
Sunday:
FFA: Local Sporting Clay Contest
Congratulations to both of our Cherokee Golf teams on another great day of competition!
🥇 Congratulations to Autumn for taking 1st Place with a score of 79!
🥈 Congratulations to both our Boys’ and Girls’ teams for bringing home 2nd Place!
We are proud of our Cherokee Chiefs and Lady Chiefs for representing our school so well! Keep up the great work! ❤️�
Schedule update! Unfortunately this week’s football game at Burns Flat has been canceled. Burns Flat has elected to forfeit due to lack of available players. We look forward to seeing everyone at home for Sr. Night on October 30th vs Pioneer!!
Yesterday, we celebrated students who met their 1st 9-Weeks Accelerated Reader (AR) Goal with a delicious ice cream sundae and a movie! 🍨🎬
All students also had the opportunity to shop at the AR Store and use the AR Bucks they earned to pick out something special! 🛍️💰
We are proud of our students for working hard, setting goals, and growing as readers! Keep up the great work, Chiefs! ❤️🖤📖
All students also had the opportunity to shop at the AR Store and use the AR Bucks they earned to pick out something special! 🛍️💰
We are proud of our students for working hard, setting goals, and growing as readers! Keep up the great work, Chiefs! ❤️🖤📖
🎃 Pumpkins: Sink or Float? 🎃
Yesterday, our 3rd graders had fun exploring science with a pumpkin-themed activity! 🍂 Students made predictions and tested whether pumpkins would sink or float in water. They got to learn through hands-on discovery while practicing their observation and critical-thinking skills!
🚜🚦 CHEROKEE STUDENTS: FARM & TRAFFIC SAFETY DAY! 🚦🚜
Cherokee students in 8th–10th grade will attend the Oklahoma Challenge & Northwest Technology Center’s Farm & Traffic Safety Day on Wednesday, October 14!
📍 Location: Salt Fork Event Center – Alva, OK
🚌 Bus Departure: 8:05 AM from Cherokee
🍽️ Lunch: Provided for all attending
Students will have the opportunity to learn important farm and traffic safety information to help keep themselves and others safe!
Cherokee students in 8th–10th grade will attend the Oklahoma Challenge & Northwest Technology Center’s Farm & Traffic Safety Day on Wednesday, October 14!
📍 Location: Salt Fork Event Center – Alva, OK
🚌 Bus Departure: 8:05 AM from Cherokee
🍽️ Lunch: Provided for all attending
Students will have the opportunity to learn important farm and traffic safety information to help keep themselves and others safe!
📱 NOT GETTING OUR TEXT MESSAGES?
Did you accidentally opt out of our text messages? No problem! Just text START to 98900 to get back in the loop! 💬
📲 IS YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION UP TO DATE?
Make sure we have your current phone number and contact information so you don't miss important school updates!
✅ Open the Sylogist App or visit https://oked.sylogist.com/cherokee
✅ Navigate to the Student Records Portal
✅ Click "Update Student" to review and update your information.
🆘 Need help? Stop by Mrs. Tucker's classroom at the High School or Ms. Amantha's office at the Elementary, and we'll be happy to help!
Help us keep you informed! ❤️🖤
#CherokeeChiefs #SchoolUpdates #StayInformed
Did you accidentally opt out of our text messages? No problem! Just text START to 98900 to get back in the loop! 💬
📲 IS YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION UP TO DATE?
Make sure we have your current phone number and contact information so you don't miss important school updates!
✅ Open the Sylogist App or visit https://oked.sylogist.com/cherokee
✅ Navigate to the Student Records Portal
✅ Click "Update Student" to review and update your information.
🆘 Need help? Stop by Mrs. Tucker's classroom at the High School or Ms. Amantha's office at the Elementary, and we'll be happy to help!
Help us keep you informed! ❤️🖤
#CherokeeChiefs #SchoolUpdates #StayInformed
🎙️ A MINI CHECK-IN WITH OUR STORY! 🍂🎃
Our hosts are back for a little fall fun! Join them as they share their favorite fall festivities, talk about their favorite snacks, and play a fun round of Would You Rather! 🍿🍁
🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of Our Story Podcast and join in on the fun! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uuDvVsVi92gex7JrGe13F
Our hosts are back for a little fall fun! Join them as they share their favorite fall festivities, talk about their favorite snacks, and play a fun round of Would You Rather! 🍿🍁
🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of Our Story Podcast and join in on the fun! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uuDvVsVi92gex7JrGe13F
📢 CHEROKEE FAMILIES: LUNCH BALANCES & APPLICATIONS
🍽️ Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
You can easily check your student’s lunch balance through the Guardian Portal in the Sylogist App or online at https://oked.sylogist.com/cherokee.
💳 You can pay lunch balances directly through the portal! Simply click the “Make Payment” link next to your student’s Lunch Room Balance and follow the prompts to PayPal. You can enter a different payment amount for each child in your household, and payments will be applied automatically.
Please note: If the balance appears in parentheses, that is the amount owed.
Need help logging in or confirming your balance? Call the school at 580-569-3391.
📝 Have You Completed Your Lunch Room Application?
The Lunch Room Application is about more than just school meals! The information collected helps Cherokee Public Schools qualify for important state and federal funding that supports our students and school programs. These funds can impact technology, classroom resources, educational programs, and other valuable services.
📲 Log in to your Sylogist Online Enrollment account today to submit your application.
✅ Only one application per household is needed each school year.
🔔 Enrollment status resets every year, so be sure to complete your application for the current school year!
Questions or need a paper application? Please contact Amantha Sanborn at sanborna@cherokee.k12.ok.us.
Thank you for helping us support our Cherokee students! ❤️🖤
🍽️ Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
You can easily check your student’s lunch balance through the Guardian Portal in the Sylogist App or online at https://oked.sylogist.com/cherokee.
💳 You can pay lunch balances directly through the portal! Simply click the “Make Payment” link next to your student’s Lunch Room Balance and follow the prompts to PayPal. You can enter a different payment amount for each child in your household, and payments will be applied automatically.
Please note: If the balance appears in parentheses, that is the amount owed.
Need help logging in or confirming your balance? Call the school at 580-569-3391.
📝 Have You Completed Your Lunch Room Application?
The Lunch Room Application is about more than just school meals! The information collected helps Cherokee Public Schools qualify for important state and federal funding that supports our students and school programs. These funds can impact technology, classroom resources, educational programs, and other valuable services.
📲 Log in to your Sylogist Online Enrollment account today to submit your application.
✅ Only one application per household is needed each school year.
🔔 Enrollment status resets every year, so be sure to complete your application for the current school year!
Questions or need a paper application? Please contact Amantha Sanborn at sanborna@cherokee.k12.ok.us.
Thank you for helping us support our Cherokee students! ❤️🖤
Missing a yearbook or want to preorder the 2027 edition? 🎓 Yearbooks on sale tonight & tomorrow during Parent–Teacher Conferences. Come visit Mrs. Tucker’s classroom at the High School to buy yours — perfect chance to capture those memories!
JH/HS Parents: We will not be printing progress reports for Parent-Teacher Conferences. You can easily view your student's grades online through the Parent Portal.
💻 Need help accessing the portal? We're happy to help! You can call the school office at 580-596-3391 between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM or stop by Mrs. Tucker's classroom during conferences for assistance.
🚜🚦 CHEROKEE STUDENTS: FARM & TRAFFIC SAFETY DAY! 🚦🚜
Cherokee students in 8th–10th grade will attend the Oklahoma Challenge & Northwest Technology Center’s Farm & Traffic Safety Day on Wednesday, October 14!
📍 Location: Salt Fork Event Center – Alva, OK
🚌 Bus Departure: 8:05 AM from Cherokee
🍽️ Lunch: Provided for all attending
Students will have the opportunity to learn important farm and traffic safety information to help keep themselves and others safe!
Cherokee students in 8th–10th grade will attend the Oklahoma Challenge & Northwest Technology Center’s Farm & Traffic Safety Day on Wednesday, October 14!
📍 Location: Salt Fork Event Center – Alva, OK
🚌 Bus Departure: 8:05 AM from Cherokee
🍽️ Lunch: Provided for all attending
Students will have the opportunity to learn important farm and traffic safety information to help keep themselves and others safe!
Weekly Activities for October 12 - 17
Monday:
Book Fair at the Elementary.
HS Academic Meet at Cherokee at 10am.
Cherokee Strip All Conference Softball game at OBA, Awards at 5:30pm and Game at 6pm.
JH Football at Pioneer, kickoff at 6pm. HS JV Football game will follow.
Tuesday:
Book Fair at the Elementary.
One Act Regional Competition in Alva.
FFA: Alva Regional Greenhand and Opening/Closing Ceremony Competition.
Parent-Teacher Conferences from 4pm to 7pm at both sites.
Wednesday:
Book Fair at the Elementary.
Fram and Traffic Safety Day for 8th - 10th Grade at Alva.
Parent-Teacher Conferences from 4pm to 7pm at both sites.
Thursday:
No School - Fall Break.
HS Football at Waukomis, kickoff at 7pm.
Friday:
No School - Fall Break.
Saturday:
Regional Cross Country Meet at OBA.
Monday , October 19:
No School - Fall Break.
HS Boys and Girls Golf Tournament in Alva.
Monday:
Book Fair at the Elementary.
HS Academic Meet at Cherokee at 10am.
Cherokee Strip All Conference Softball game at OBA, Awards at 5:30pm and Game at 6pm.
JH Football at Pioneer, kickoff at 6pm. HS JV Football game will follow.
Tuesday:
Book Fair at the Elementary.
One Act Regional Competition in Alva.
FFA: Alva Regional Greenhand and Opening/Closing Ceremony Competition.
Parent-Teacher Conferences from 4pm to 7pm at both sites.
Wednesday:
Book Fair at the Elementary.
Fram and Traffic Safety Day for 8th - 10th Grade at Alva.
Parent-Teacher Conferences from 4pm to 7pm at both sites.
Thursday:
No School - Fall Break.
HS Football at Waukomis, kickoff at 7pm.
Friday:
No School - Fall Break.
Saturday:
Regional Cross Country Meet at OBA.
Monday , October 19:
No School - Fall Break.
HS Boys and Girls Golf Tournament in Alva.