Big congratulations to Aiden and Joel — they just received their Class B2 All‑Star Football Jackets today! Send them some love with a 🏈 or leave a message below.
Attached are the updated brackets for the Medford JH Basketball Tournament.
Weekly Activities for January 26 - 31
Tuesday:
Cherokee Strip Boys Consolation Game at Helena. JV Boys at 5:30pm and Varsity Boys at 6pm.
Wednesday:
Soph. tours at NWTech - bus will leave at 8:05am
Medford JH Basketball Tournament
FFA: NOC Interscholastics
Thursday:
Medford JH Basketball Tournament
FCCLA: State Officer Interviews
Required Parent Meeting for Soph or Jr planning to attending NWTech or NWOSU next year at 5:15pm or 6pm.
Friday:
Edmond Speech and Debate
Saturday:
Edmond Speech and Debate
Skordle Festival - HS Basketball vs Morrison at Enid High - Lady Chiefs tip-off at 11am, Chiefs will follow.
Tuesday:
Cherokee Strip Boys Consolation Game at Helena. JV Boys at 5:30pm and Varsity Boys at 6pm.
Wednesday:
Soph. tours at NWTech - bus will leave at 8:05am
Medford JH Basketball Tournament
FFA: NOC Interscholastics
Thursday:
Medford JH Basketball Tournament
FCCLA: State Officer Interviews
Required Parent Meeting for Soph or Jr planning to attending NWTech or NWOSU next year at 5:15pm or 6pm.
Friday:
Edmond Speech and Debate
Saturday:
Edmond Speech and Debate
Skordle Festival - HS Basketball vs Morrison at Enid High - Lady Chiefs tip-off at 11am, Chiefs will follow.
Our breakfast and lunch menus have been updated for the week — tap the link to see what's on the menu: https://www.cherokee.k12.ok.us/dining
🏀 GAME UPDATE 🏀
Cherokee vs. Timberlake
(Boys only)
At Helena
Tuesday, January 27
JV Boys: 5:30 PM (one half)
Varsity: 6:00 PM
This is a makeup game from the Boys Consolation game at the Cherokee Strip Conference Tournament.
Concessions will be limited.
Fan Appreciation Night sponsored by AEC — FREE ADMISSION for all fans!
Come out and support the Chiefs!
🚨🚨UPDATE @ 5pm (1-26-26) games at Canton have been postponed!!🚨🚨
Cherokee Public Schools will be back in session Tuesday, January 27th. All classes will start at regular time. NW Tech will be in session also and the bus will leave at the normal time. City streets are still covered in snow so please take your time and be careful. We look forward to seeing you back tomorrow!
Thank you to our maintenance staff for getting the campus cleared and ready! We also want to thank Alfalfa County’s crew for clearing our parking lots. We appreciate your hard work!!
Have a 10th or 11th grader at Cherokee High School? Join us Thursday, Jan 29 in the CHS Library to begin enrollment for Fall 2026 Northwest Technology Center programs and NWOSU Concurrent classes. Meetings are required for any student planning to participate (including 2nd‑year NW Tech and returning NWOSU students).
Choose one session: 5:15 PM or 6:00 PM. A parent must attend. We’ll:
• Review program options
• Answer questions
• Distribute info packets
• Sign permission & enrollment forms
• Enroll students in NW Technology Center courses
• Begin NWOSU Concurrent admission steps (enrollment opens in March)
Note: All 10th graders will tour NW Tech on Jan 28. Students won’t be enrolled until the parent meeting and forms are completed. If you can’t attend, contact us to schedule a meeting. Have questions? Reach out — we want parents involved in these important academic decisions. 👏📚
Choose one session: 5:15 PM or 6:00 PM. A parent must attend. We’ll:
• Review program options
• Answer questions
• Distribute info packets
• Sign permission & enrollment forms
• Enroll students in NW Technology Center courses
• Begin NWOSU Concurrent admission steps (enrollment opens in March)
Note: All 10th graders will tour NW Tech on Jan 28. Students won’t be enrolled until the parent meeting and forms are completed. If you can’t attend, contact us to schedule a meeting. Have questions? Reach out — we want parents involved in these important academic decisions. 👏📚
🏀 Game update: No games on Monday for the Medford JH Basketball Tournament. We'll share an updated bracket when it's available. We plan to resume play Wednesday — stay tuned for any changes.
Cherokee Public Schools will be closed and activities canceled on Monday, January 26th. Classes at NWTech have also been canceled.
Due to impending weather the Cherokee v Timberlake boy consolation game has been postponed. Rescheduling information will be provided at a later date. Thank you!
UPDATE @ 11:15am. The boys game has been postponed to another day. The girls game will still be played as scheduled. Final Day of the 2026 Cherokee Strip Conference Tournament at Pioneer High School! 3rd Place Game: Lady Chiefs vs. Timberlake — 12:40 PM Consolation Game: Chiefs vs. Timberlake — 4:40 PM Can’t make it to the games? https://cherokeechiefs.tv
Heads up, basketball fans! Big schedule update for the Cherokee Strip Basketball Tournament: all games have been moved to FRIDAY, January 23 at Pioneer. Games will be played in reverse order, starting with the Girls Championship Game. They will not be playing the 7th & 8th place games!
🎙️ Hot off the Press! Join Kaylee and guest co-host Jae’lyn as they interview Mr. Paris about the Fine Arts Program at Cherokee! 🎨🎭🎶
They dive into creative opportunities, student involvement, and why the arts play such an important role at CHS. Be sure to check out this episode—you won’t want to miss it!
Listen online: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uuDvVsVi92gex7JrGe13F
They dive into creative opportunities, student involvement, and why the arts play such an important role at CHS. Be sure to check out this episode—you won’t want to miss it!
Listen online: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uuDvVsVi92gex7JrGe13F
Chief Nation ⛈️ We’re keeping a close eye on the weather and want you to stay informed!
• Download the Cherokee Public Schools App 📲
• Follow us on social media 🔔
• Update your phone number in the Student Records Portal or call the school today before 3 PM ☎️
Turn on notifications so you don’t miss a thing! #ChiefNation #CherokeeSchools
• Download the Cherokee Public Schools App 📲
• Follow us on social media 🔔
• Update your phone number in the Student Records Portal or call the school today before 3 PM ☎️
Turn on notifications so you don’t miss a thing! #ChiefNation #CherokeeSchools
Ready for Day 2 at the Cherokee Strip Basketball Tournament at Pioneer? 🏀 The Chiefs take the court at 2:00 PM and the Lady Chiefs follow at 3:20 PM. Come out, bring the noise, and show your team spirit! Can't make the game? Tune in to www.cherokeechiefs.tv.
Cherokee Public Schools held its annual Spelling Bees on January 20, recognizing students for their academic excellence and dedication to rigorous vocabulary study.
Cherokee Elementary School and Cherokee Junior High School participated as official Scripps National Spelling Bee–sponsored events. Through this process, students advance from the school level with opportunities to qualify for district and regional competitions and, ultimately, the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the nation’s largest and longest-running educational competition promoting literacy, vocabulary development, and academic achievement.
Cherokee High School also hosted a Spelling Bee as an academic enrichment opportunity, giving students the chance to showcase their spelling skills while earning well-deserved bragging rights among their peers.
This year, Cherokee Elementary introduced a new Honorable Mention category to recognize and celebrate younger grade-level competitors, further encouraging participation and confidence in academic pursuits.
Each Spelling Bee champion received a prize bag containing several donated items, along with a cash award provided by the Cherokee Educational Foundation. In addition, the Cherokee Education Association, the district’s teachers’ organization, awarded scholarships to the Junior High and High School winners, to be presented upon their graduation from Cherokee High School.
Winners from this year’s competitions include:
Elementary School Champion: Ryker Payne, 5th Grade
Elementary Honorable Mention (Grades 1–3): Jacob Lopez, 3rd Grade
Junior High Champion: Nolan Kimminau, 6th Grade
High School Champion: Tessa Littlefield, 12th Grade
In total, awards valued at more than $600 were presented to Cherokee’s Spelling Bee champions, underscoring the district’s continued commitment to academic excellence and student achievement. Cherokee Public Schools is proud of all participants and winners for their hard work, preparation, and commitment to academic excellence.
Cherokee Elementary School and Cherokee Junior High School participated as official Scripps National Spelling Bee–sponsored events. Through this process, students advance from the school level with opportunities to qualify for district and regional competitions and, ultimately, the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the nation’s largest and longest-running educational competition promoting literacy, vocabulary development, and academic achievement.
Cherokee High School also hosted a Spelling Bee as an academic enrichment opportunity, giving students the chance to showcase their spelling skills while earning well-deserved bragging rights among their peers.
This year, Cherokee Elementary introduced a new Honorable Mention category to recognize and celebrate younger grade-level competitors, further encouraging participation and confidence in academic pursuits.
Each Spelling Bee champion received a prize bag containing several donated items, along with a cash award provided by the Cherokee Educational Foundation. In addition, the Cherokee Education Association, the district’s teachers’ organization, awarded scholarships to the Junior High and High School winners, to be presented upon their graduation from Cherokee High School.
Winners from this year’s competitions include:
Elementary School Champion: Ryker Payne, 5th Grade
Elementary Honorable Mention (Grades 1–3): Jacob Lopez, 3rd Grade
Junior High Champion: Nolan Kimminau, 6th Grade
High School Champion: Tessa Littlefield, 12th Grade
In total, awards valued at more than $600 were presented to Cherokee’s Spelling Bee champions, underscoring the district’s continued commitment to academic excellence and student achievement. Cherokee Public Schools is proud of all participants and winners for their hard work, preparation, and commitment to academic excellence.
Game day! The Lady Chiefs and Chiefs head to Pioneer for the Cherokee Strip Basketball Tournament. The Lady Chiefs tip off against Kremlin-Hillsdale at 12:40 PM, followed by the Chiefs vs. Burlington at 2:00 PM. Can't make it in person? Watch every play live at cherokeechiefs.tv
Game Day Alert! 🏀🎉 It’s game day at Cherokee — come out and support our teams! JV Girls tip off at 4:00 PM, JV Boys at 4:45 PM, and Varsity starts at 6:00 PM. Let’s fill the stands and cheer on the Lady Chiefs and Chiefs loud and proud!
Ready for tournament time? 🏀 The JH Medford Basketball Tournament runs January 26, 28 & 29 — check the bracket for game times. Please note games may run ahead of schedule, so arrive early and cheer loud!
