


Local law enforcement has given us the all clear. We are grateful for your support, patience, and cooperation as we worked through this together. A special thank you to our local law enforcement for keeping our school and community safe. We are now back to our regular school day. Student safety will always remain our top priority.

Cherokee Public Schools is currently on lockdown out of an abundance of caution at the advisement of local law enforcement. At this time, there is no immediate threat to our school or students.
We will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

All orders must be submitted by Wednesday, August 28th.
https://stores.inksoft.com/cherokee_ffa_218280/shop/home
📦 Delivery Details:
All shirts will be delivered to the school.
Be sure to list a current a FFA member’s name or Mrs Snider for pickup.
✅ No shipping charges when delivered to the school!
👉 Note: Current FFA members do not need to order online unless they want an extra shirt.
Show your support and grab your Cherokee FFA gear today!

The Sophomore Class is selling shirts for Football, Softball, Cross Country, PLUS a classic Chiefs shirt! 🙌
🗓 Orders are due August 31
💻 Order online: cherokeemerch.itemorder.com/shop/home
📄 Paper order forms are also available in the office.
Grab your gear today and support the Sophomore Class! ❤️🖤 #Chiefs

The games scheduled for Tuesday, August 19th have been canceled.



Parents — the 2025-2026 Oklahoma’s Promise application is NOT open yet!
They are in the final stages of updating the application to reflect new requirements and will release it in Fall 2025.
📢 Important Update from the 2025 Legislative Session
The Oklahoma Legislature have passed House Bill 1727, creating a new teacher eligibility track for the Oklahoma’s Promise program! 🍎
They have created a FAQ page to answer the most common questions. While it may not cover every unique situation, it’s a great place to start.
📄 Learn more & read the HB 1727 FAQ: okpromise.org
#OklahomasPromise #OKed










Huge congratulations to our Cherokee FFA members who competed in the National FFA Proficiency Awards!
🏅 Gavin Guffy – Gold Level, Diversified Livestock Production P/E
🏅 Wyatt Parker – National Finalist, Diversified Crop Production E
🏅 Joel Parker – National Finalist, Diversified Ag Production P/E
FFA members are ranked nationally as Gold, Silver, or Bronze. The top four Gold-Level students in each area are named National Finalists and will now complete final interviews to determine the winners!
🎤 Wyatt and Joel will be recognized on the big stage this fall during the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN — with national winners announced live!
We are so PROUD of your hard work, leadership, and dedication. 🌾💙💛 #CherokeeFFA #NationalFinalists #ProudMoment



Check out what's cooking this month — menus are attached!
📢 Attention JH & HS Students: Order Ahead begins Monday, August 11.



Let’s kick off senior year with a beautiful sunrise and unforgettable memories!
📅 Senior Sunrise
🕡 Thursday, August 7 | 6:30 AM
📍 Cherokee Football Field
🎓 Breakfast will be provided for all seniors.
We can’t wait to celebrate the start of this special year together!



🍽️ Now Open: 2025-26 Free & Reduced Lunch Application!
🛑 Important Reminder: Eligibility does NOT roll over from previous years. A new application must be completed each year.
📌 Only one form is needed per household.
📲 Apply today in the Sylogist Online Enrollment Portal:
🔗 https://oked.sylogist.com/cherokee
Or use the Sylogist by Wengage app.
How to Apply:
1️⃣ Log in to the Student Records Portal
2️⃣ Click Lunchroom Application
✅ Every Form Counts — Even If You Don’t Qualify!
Submitting this short form helps support:
▪️ School funding
▪️ Academic programs & student services
▪️ Classroom technology
💢 Even if you think you may not qualify, filling it out still makes a big difference for our school! 💢
📞 Need help logging in or submitting the form? Contact the school—we’re happy to help!
Let’s work together to support our students and community!
