📚 The Boots, Bandanas & Books Book Fair is Coming!

Yeehaw, partners!
Get ready to ride into a rootin’-tootin’ good time at our
Book Fair!

🎯 Round up your favorite reads
💰 Strike gold with new stories
👢 Shop with your little buckaroo
📖 Support our school library

Set up your students ewallets today.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/cherokeeelementaryschool4
8 days ago, Amanda Tucker
western themed book fair flyer for the elementary book fair from March 9-12, 3026

Who’s ready for a fun night out? 🎉 Join us TONIGHT, March 3 for the Seniors vs Faculty Game — a community event full of energy and laughs! 🏀 Enjoy a Baked Potato Dinner (by donation), watch the Pie-in-the-Face and Duck Toss contests, and catch youth basketball between quarters. Bring friends and family for great food, friendly rivalry, and community spirit. Who will you cheer for — Seniors or Faculty?

9 days ago, Amanda Tucker
Flyer for Seniors vs Faculty Games on March 3,  2026 to be held at the High School.  Meal from 5:30pm -6:30pm will be by donation.  Cost to get into the game will be $5 and it starts at 7pm.  Games and auction items will happen throughout the evening.
🚜💛 Cherokee FFA is celebrating National FFA Week — Drive a Farm Vehicle to School Day is TOMORROW, Wed, March 4! The convoy will roll past the elementary at 2:00 PM, then start from south of town for a parade up Grand (they’ll be south of town by ~2:20 PM). Come snap photos, wave, and support our members! 📸✨ #CherokeeFFA #FFAWeek #FarmLife
9 days ago, Amanda Tucker
Have you heard? The Lady Chiefs are the STATE Academic Champions for Class A Basketball! 🏀🎓 These outstanding student-athletes will be honored Wednesday, March 4 at 12:00 PM at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. Their dedication to both academics and athletics deserves a big round of applause — will you be there to celebrate with us? Drop a congrats below and share this post to spread the news! 👏🏽🎉
9 days ago, Amanda Tucker

Looking for an exciting, FREE summer opportunity for rising 8th–12th graders? 🎓✨ Our Summer Academies on college campuses let students:

➡️ Explore robotics, drones, renewable energy, engineering & more
➡️ Experience real college life (residential & commuter options)
➡️ Join hands-on activities taught by college instructors
This is a fantastic way to build confidence, discover future interests, and get a head start on college planning — at no cost. Applications are OPEN now, but spots fill fast! 📚💡

Apply: secure.okcollegestart.org Have questions or need help applying? Contact Mrs Jordan!

9 days ago, Amanda Tucker
Summer STEM Academies program.  Green flyer with a road map.  QR Code in the top left corner. Visit secure.okcollegestart.org for more information.

Curious about an early-morning astronomical event? 🌙 Weather permitting, a lunar eclipse will begin with a partial phase around 2:00 am tomorrow, followed by the total eclipse — the “Blood Moon” — from 5:04 am to 6:02 am, visible in the western sky. It’s a beautiful reminder that natural phenomena sparks curiosity and learning. Want to learn more? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VW2xRR75lKE&t=30s&authuser=0 or ask Mrs Lancaster #Astronomy #STEMEducation #Science

10 days ago, Amanda Tucker
Weekly Activities for March 2 - 6

Monday:
JH/HS baseball vs. Kremlin-Hillsdale at Cherokee, games start at 4:30pm.
NWDJLS Premium Sale in Enid
Mandatory Cheer Practice for Tryouts

Tuesday:
District Vocal and Ensembles

Wednesday:
HS basketball girls State Academic Champ award at OKC time TBA
PK-5 Spring Pictures for Elementary

Thursday:
JH Baseball at Ringwood, games start at 4:30pm
Cheer Tryouts at 4pm

Friday:
Regional Powerlifting in Enid
HS Baseball at Arnett, games start at 5:00pm
JH Spring Fling 7:00pm-9:00pm
10 days ago, Amanda Tucker
🎙️ Hot off the Press – New Episode!

This week, Kaylee and Hannah sit down with Christina to talk about FCCLA, FFA, and how she balances practices, competitions, schoolwork, and everything in between. 👏

From leadership to life lessons, Christina gives us a behind-the-scenes look at staying involved and making it all work.

🎧 Tune in now and see how she does it all! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uuDvVsVi92gex7JrGe13F
#HotOffThePress #StudentLeaders #FCCLA #FFA
13 days ago, Amanda Tucker
Menus can be found online!
Breakfast - https://aptg.co/jY3hXv
Lunch - https://aptg.co/HtCsXf
13 days ago, Amanda Tucker
Big congratulations to the Lady Chiefs — STATE Academic Champions for Class A Basketball! 🎉🏀🎓 These amazing student-athletes will be recognized Wednesday, March 4 in Oklahoma City at the State Fairgrounds. Their dedication to excellence in the classroom and on the court makes our whole community proud. Share your congrats below! 👏💬 #LadyChiefs #StateAcademicChamps #StudentAthletes
15 days ago, Amanda Tucker
Flyer that shows the Lady Chiefs Basketball team.  They are the 2026 State Academic Champions for Class A Basketball.
Who’s ready for a fun night out? 🎉 Join us on March 3 for the Seniors vs Faculty Game — a community event full of energy and laughs! 🏀 Enjoy a Baked Potato Dinner (by donation), watch the Pie-in-the-Face and Duck Toss contests, and catch youth basketball between quarters. Bring friends and family for great food, friendly rivalry, and community spirit. Who will you cheer for — Seniors or Faculty?
16 days ago, Amanda Tucker
Flyer for Seniors vs Faculty Games on March 3,  2026 to be held at the High School.  Meal from 5:30pm -6:30pm will be by donation.  Cost to get into the game will be $5 and it starts at 7pm.  Games and auction items will happen throughout the evening.
Hot off the Press – 6th Grade Takeover!

This week, Kaylee and Hannah are joined by our awesome 6th grade class!

They’re sharing classroom highlights, favorite memories, and what makes their class one of a kind. You won’t want to miss this fun and energetic episode!

🎧 Tune in and hear from the future leaders of our school! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uuDvVsVi92gex7JrGe13F

#HotOffThePress #6thGradeSpotlight
16 days ago, Amanda Tucker
Congratulations to Joel and Gavin on winning the Ag Mechanics Championship at the NW District Livestock Show in Enid.
17 days ago, Amanda Tucker
Photo of 2 students with a division championship banner for Ag Mechanics in 2026.
Weekly Activities for February 23-28

Monday:
FFA: NW District Livestock Show - Enid

Tuesday:
FFA: NW District Livestock Show - Enid
JH Academic Meet at Aline-Cleo
FFA: Stamp out Starvation

Wednesday:
FFA: NW District Livestock Show - Enid

Thursday:
FFA: NW District Livestock Show - Enid

Friday:
FFA: NW District Livestock Show - Enid

Saturday:
FFA: NW District Livestock Show - Enid
17 days ago, Amanda Tucker
Cheer tryouts for ALL levels will be on March 5! A mandatory practice for JH & HS participants is March 2. Signups and information sheets are available in the office.
21 days ago, Amanda Tucker
Cheer Tryout Flyer. JH & HS Cheer Tryouts will be March 5, mandatory practice will be on March 2.  Contact Mrs Rieger or Mrs Raven for more information.
Ready for a night of basketball? 🏀 Join us THIS THURSDAY in Okarche to support our students!

🖤 Lady Chiefs vs. Turpin — 6:00 PM
🖤 Chiefs vs. Laverne — 7:30 PM

Tickets are $10 at the gate or purchase online via GoFan: https://gofan.co/event/6126161?schoolId=OSSAA. Bring your family, wear your school colors, and let’s pack the stands! Who’s coming out to cheer?
22 days ago, Amanda Tucker

Need an easier way to check your student’s grades and lunch balance? Log into the Guardian Portal on the Sylogist App or visit https://oked.sylogist.com/cherokee. A new feature now lets you pay lunch balances directly — just click the “Make Payment” link next to your Lunch Room Balance and follow the prompts to PayPal. You can enter a different amount for each child in your household and payments apply automatically. If the amount is in parentheses that is the amount owed. Need help logging in and want to confirm you balance? Call the school at 580-569-3391.

23 days ago, Amanda Tucker
Weekly Announcements for February 17 - 21

Tuesday:
Senior Scholarship work night with Mrs. Jordan 4:00-7:00 in the HS Library

Wednesday:
FFA Day at the Capitol

Thursday:
Regional Basketball at Okarche. Lady Chiefs play Turpin at 6:00pm. Chiefs play Laverne at 7:30pm.
FFA: Stamp out starvation

Friday:
Regional Basketball TBD
FFA: NW District Junior Livestock Show in Enid
Cherokee Speech and Debate Contest

Saturday:
Regional Basketball TBD
Cherokee Speech and Debate Contest
FFA: NW District Junior Livestock Show in Enid
JH Academic Meet Regionals at Kremlin
23 days ago, Amanda Tucker
Yesterday 5th grade had a great trip to the Oklahoma Museum of Art with Ms. Smith! Students got to look at some great art and make some art of our own!
26 days ago, Amanda Tucker
photo of blown glass artwork taken at the OKC Art Museum
photo of students making art
photo of students making art
photo of students making art
photo of students making art
photo of students making art
photo of students making art
photo of students making art
Enjoy the long weekend! No school on Monday, February 16 — rest, recharge, and make memories. What are your family’s plans?
26 days ago, Amanda Tucker