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. 🌧️🪨✏️
The Cherokee HS Invitational Basketball Tournament starts today! Just a reminder to enter the gym from the east side of the High School. If you can't make the games you can watch online by visiting https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ok/cherokee/organization/893/cherokee-high-school
🏀 Join us January 8–10 for the Cherokee High School Basketball Tournament, proudly sponsored by AEC!
Come cheer on the teams and enjoy great competition.
📅 January 8–10
🔗 For schedules and details: https://sites.google.com/nwtech.edu/chs-invitational-2026/home
Gear up for game day — support the Sophomore Class with a new Basketball T‑shirt! 🏀 Order online by January 14, 2026: https://cherokeehighschool2026merche.itemorder.com/shop/home/ 🔗 Who’s ordering one? #CherokeeChiefs #SupportSophomores
Calling all foodies! 🔥 Cherokee FFA presents the Call of the Wild Cookoff & Farm to Table Bakeoff on Jan 18! 🌾🍰 Check the flyer for details — who’s ready to taste and compete? 👀 #CherokeeFFA #Cookoff
Welcome Back to School!
Tuesday:
HS Basketball at Waynoka, Lady Chiefs play at 6:30pm and the Chiefs will follow.
Wednesday:
Blood Drive at the HS from 11am to 3pm
Thruday:
HS Basketball Tourn at Cherokee. Lady Chiefs play at 6pm and the Chiefs will follow.
Friday:
No School. HS Basketball Tourn at Cherokee.
Saturday:
HS Basketball Tourn at Cherokee.
Tuesday:
HS Basketball at Waynoka, Lady Chiefs play at 6:30pm and the Chiefs will follow.
Wednesday:
Blood Drive at the HS from 11am to 3pm
Thruday:
HS Basketball Tourn at Cherokee. Lady Chiefs play at 6pm and the Chiefs will follow.
Friday:
No School. HS Basketball Tourn at Cherokee.
Saturday:
HS Basketball Tourn at Cherokee.
Just a reminder! STUCO is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, January 7 in the HS Auditorium Lobby. Stop by and make a life saving donation!
We hope you had a wonderful break — see you back at school Tuesday, January 6th! 🎒✨ Who’s ready for a great new term? #BackToSchool
🏀 Join us January 8–10 for the Cherokee High School Basketball Tournament, proudly sponsored by AEC!
Come cheer on the teams and enjoy great competition.
📅 January 8–10
🔗 For schedules and details: https://sites.google.com/nwtech.edu/chs-invitational-2026/home
Wishing our families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Attention families and athletes! The HS Gym will be closed from December 20–25 while we complete floor work. We’ll reopen and resume normal operations on December 26. Thanks for your understanding!
From Christmas songs to classic movies and picture-perfect holidays 🎄🎶🎬 Kaylee and Hannah are spreading Christmas cheer on Hot Off the Press by interviewing staff about their favorite holiday traditions. Tune in now! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uuDvVsVi92gex7JrGe13F
How lucky are we to have such an amazing cafeteria staff? 💛 They’re sponsoring a monthly coloring contest for our elementary students — and the Second Nine Weeks winners are in! 🎨✨ Join us in congratulating these talented kiddos and thanking our cafeteria team for making school days brighter. Which design is your favorite? Tell us below! 👇
🎄 Who’s excited for festive music and smiles? Join us for the Elementary Christmas Program on December 18 at 6:00 PM in the High School Auditorium! Please have students arrive by 5:45 PM and wear dress clothes. See you there! 🎶✨
Flash Sale on Yearbooks — pay by 12pm on Friday, December 19th!
2020 — $15
2021, 2022 & 2023 — $20 each
2024 & 2025 — $30 each
Perfect gift or memory to keep. Who else is snagging their yearbook today? 👇 Send us a message to buy before the deadline!
2020 — $15
2021, 2022 & 2023 — $20 each
2024 & 2025 — $30 each
Perfect gift or memory to keep. Who else is snagging their yearbook today? 👇 Send us a message to buy before the deadline!
Game Day — Cherokee vs Ringwood at Cherokee High School!
Tonight: Lady Chiefs tip off at 6:00 PM, followed by the Chiefs. Wear your red & black and let’s pack the stands — bring friends, family, and lots of school spirit! Who’s coming out to support our teams?
Letter jackets arriving Tuesday, December 16!
If you ordered a jacket, please check your email (invoices were sent in October to the address listed on the form) and pay any remaining balance. Jostens will accept payments while onsite — jackets that aren’t paid for will not be handed out.
Can’t make the deadline? No worries — Jostens will return in January for anyone who pays after December 16.
If you ordered a jacket, please check your email (invoices were sent in October to the address listed on the form) and pay any remaining balance. Jostens will accept payments while onsite — jackets that aren’t paid for will not be handed out.
Can’t make the deadline? No worries — Jostens will return in January for anyone who pays after December 16.
Weekly Activities for December 15 - 19
Monday:
5/6 Grade and JH Basketball at Medford, tipoff at 4:30pm
FFA: Shadows after school
Tuesday:
HS Basketball at Cherokee vs Ringwood, tipoff at 6:00pm
Thursday:
JH/HS Semester Tests for 5th - 7th hour
FCCLA: Christmas Party
Elementary Christmas Program at 6pm in the HS Auditorium
Friday:
JH/HS Semester Tests 1st - 4th hour
Elementary Early Release at 12:15pm
JH/HS Early Release at 12:30pm
HS Basketball at Cherokee vs Lomega, tipoff at 4:30pm
Classes will resume on January 6, 2026! Enjoy your holiday break!
Monday:
5/6 Grade and JH Basketball at Medford, tipoff at 4:30pm
FFA: Shadows after school
Tuesday:
HS Basketball at Cherokee vs Ringwood, tipoff at 6:00pm
Thursday:
JH/HS Semester Tests for 5th - 7th hour
FCCLA: Christmas Party
Elementary Christmas Program at 6pm in the HS Auditorium
Friday:
JH/HS Semester Tests 1st - 4th hour
Elementary Early Release at 12:15pm
JH/HS Early Release at 12:30pm
HS Basketball at Cherokee vs Lomega, tipoff at 4:30pm
Classes will resume on January 6, 2026! Enjoy your holiday break!