Cherokee Public Schools

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!

Heads up, basketball fans! Due to predicted inclement weather, the Cherokee Strip Basketball Tournament schedule has changed. Games will now be played on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday at Pioneer — game times remain the same. There’s a chance Saturday’s games could be moved to Monday at Medford. 🏀🌧️

Weekly Activities for Jan 19 - 24!

Monday:
Cherokee Strip HS academic meet at Kremlin-HIllsdale
5/6 grade & JH Basketball at Ringwood, games start at 4:30pm

Tuesday:
HS basketball vs Kremlin-Hillsdale at Cherokee, games start at 6:00pm
Spelling bee at Cherokee Elementary at 9:00am, JH will follow. HS at 11:45am
FFA State Officers visit

Thursday:
Cherokee Strip conference Basketball Tourn at Pioneer. Lady Chiefs play Kremlin-Hillsdale at 12:40pm, Chiefs play Burlington at 2:00pm
JH Academic Team District at Medford

Friday:
No School!
Cherokee Strip Basketball Tournament at Pioneer
Alva Speech and Debate

Saturday:
Cherokee Strip Basketball Tournament at Pioneer
Alva Speech and Debate

The 5th/6th grade bus will leave at 3:15 PM tomorrow for games at Ringwood. The JH bus will leave at 4:00 PM. 5/6 Grade games begin at 4:30 PM.

Exciting news! The 2026 yearbook is now open for pre-order — delivered in August! Plus: we’re offering Senior Recognition ads to celebrate our graduates!! Want to reserve a book or create an ad? Visit https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A06734300 Need help or have questions? Contact the yearbook staff at yearbook@cherokee.k12.ok.us

The Chiefs & Lady Chiefs are heading to the Cherokee Strip Basketball Tournament — Jan 22–24 at Pioneer. Swipe the brackets for game times and mark your calendars! Let’s bring the noise, pride, and packed stands. Who’s ready to cheer them to victory? 📣🔥 #CherokeeStrip #GameDay #ChiefsNation #LadyChiefs #HoopsSeason

Ready for game day? 🏟️ Get printable schedules for all Cherokee Public Schools teams here: https://www.cherokee.k12.ok.us/documents/athletic-schedules/63127. *Schedule changes will be posted to the app and social media channels.

Who’s ready for a full evening of basketball? 🏀 Come out and cheer our JH & HS teams as they face Timberlake at Cherokee — JH Girls start things off at 4:00 PM! Bring the energy and school pride! 🎉 Can’t be there? Catch every play live: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ok/cherokee/organization/893/cherokee-high-school

Let’s pack the stands — who’s coming? 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️
#GameDay #CherokeeChiefs

Kaylee and Hannah are back with a fresh episode of Hot Off the Press! This week, they’re visiting with Montana to talk all things FCCLA and what it’s like heading into her last year of junior high.

It’s a great conversation filled with memories, leadership, and looking ahead.

https://open.spotify.com/show/0uuDvVsVi92gex7JrGe13F

Could this be the scholarship that helps fund college? 🎓 Open to grades 9–12: students test their knowledge of Oklahoma history for a chance to win a minimum $1,000 scholarship. At least 10 scholarships are awarded in each of Oklahoma’s 77 counties. Registration opens Jan 5, 2026 and closes Feb 27, 2026. https://www.oklahomahof.com/programs/scholarships-awards#ok-scholarship-competition

Need help? Reach out to Mrs. Jordan.

Report cards for JH–HS have been emailed to the primary guardian. Want to see grades or view the report card online? Log in to Sylogist and click the Guardian Portal icon. Have questions? Contact the school at 580-596-3391.

Basketball Fans! We have added JV Games on Thursday! JV Girls will play at 4:30pm, JV Boys will play at 5:00pm and the varsity game will tip-off at 6:00pm! Games are at Cherokee!

Weekly Activities for January 12 - 16!

Monday:
5/6 and JH Basketball at Cherokee vs Kremlin-Hillsdale, games start at 4:30pm.

Tuesday:
FFA: Trophy Auction at 6:00pm at the Fairgrounds.

Wednesday:
5/6 Grade Basketball at Cherokee vs Timberlake, games start at 12:30pm.

Thursday:
HS Basketball at Cherokee vs Waukomis, games start at 6:00pm.

Friday:
JH & HS Basketball at Cherokee vs Timberlake, games start at 4:00pm.

Saturday:
HS Academic Meet at Pioneer.

Ready for an action-packed finish? 🎉🏀 It’s the final day of the Cherokee High School Basketball Tournament! Lady Chiefs vs Kremlin‑Hillsdale Lady Broncs — 12:40 PM Chiefs vs Buffalo Bison — 4:40 PM Come out, wear your colors, and cheer our teams on — the energy will be electric! Who are you most excited to see play today? 👏📣 Visit for updated brackets and team info: https://sites.google.com/nwtech.edu/chs-invitational-2026/home

Ready for Day 2 of the Cherokee High School Basketball Tournament? 🏀🎉

Lady Chiefs vs Okeene Lady Whippets — 10:00 AM
Chiefs vs Balko‑Forgan Bulls — 7:20 PM
Come out and support our teams, cheer loud, and enjoy the action! Which game are you most excited to see? 👏📣 Visit for updated brackets and team info: https://sites.google.com/nwtech.edu/chs-invitational-2026/home?authuser=0

Heads up, basketball fans! 🏀 Schedule changes for Day 2 of the Cherokee Basketball Tournament (affects winners' bracket only). Girls: Balko‑Forgan vs Garber — 3:20 PM Seiling vs Newkirk — 6:00 PM Boys: Buffalo vs Garber — 4:40 PM Balko‑Forgan vs Cherokee — 7:20 PM

Did someone say hands-on science? Mrs. Shepard’s 1st grade class dove into weathering yesterday! Students shook chalk with just rocks, with rocks + water, and with water alone—then compared what happened. They were so engaged and excited to see how different conditions change materials. 🌧️🪨✏️