Cherokee Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 9th. This will be a snow day. If additional days are necessary to be out of school this week they will be virtual days. Devices were sent home today with Elementary students in case this is needed, all 5th - 12th students should have devices with them also. Updates will be given as needed tomorrow.
Thank you
Cherokee Schools will start classes at 10am today. There will not be any Career tech classes in Alva this morning. Roads are slick so please take extra time and be cautious as you bring students to school.
No boys basketball open today.
The HS Boys Basketball game scheduled for Monday at Burlington has been cancelled.
The 5/6 & JH basketball bus will be in Cherokee around 7pm.
Today's basketball games will be streamed online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJvynXhb05A.
5/6 grade basketball bus will leave at 12:30 on Thursday for games at Pond Creek.
JH Basketball bus will leave at 2:30pm.
If 5/6 and JH Basketball players are riding the bus home they will leave immediately following the JH games. They should arrive home approximately between 5:45-6:15pm.
Tomorrow 5/6, JH & HS Basketball Teams will play at Pond Creek-Hunter. Each player will be given tickets to hand out. Attached are the guidelines for attending the game.
Basketball Update: Today's games will begin with the Boys JV at 5pm, Girls at 6:30pm & Boys at 8pm.
All games will be streamed on Skordle!
You can order your 2020-2021 Yearbook online! Visit https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/
Yearbook ID: 12697721
*2019-2020 Yearbooks will be available for purchase in April.*
Basketball Playoff Brackets have been posted.
Girls - https://5il.co/p6aa
Boys - https://5il.co/p6ab
Attached are the February Menus.
Weekly Activities!
On Monday, February 1, we will take elementary spring individual pictures and class group pictures. We will also take HS girls and boys basketball pictures.
Boys open gym tonight from 5pm to 6pm.
Basketball Update: The HS basketball game scheduled for February 6 with Laverne has been canceled. Senior Night will now take place during the basketball game on Monday, February 1.
Upward Bound is a great program for our High School students who are college bound. Students may qualify between their 8th & 10th grade years for the program based on financial income and if the student will be a 1st generation college student. This program is hosted by NWOSU where students take summer classes to better prepare for their education. Check out the link to find out more about Upward Bound and if you would qualify. https://www.nwosu.edu/student-services/upward-bound
An application form for Upward Bound can be found on our CPS website https://5il.co/p49n or see Mrs. Jordan for a copy.
Cherokee Chief Families and Basketball Fans
In accordance with Governor Stitt’s Covid 19 Mitigation measures concerning indoor events our home basketball game attendance will be limited effective immediately. We will only be able to allow four spectators per participant.
● Tickets will be handed out to all participants before the scheduled home game and sent home. You must have a ticket to get in the game. No exceptions.
● Tickets will be sent to the visiting schools for distribution in advance.
● This ticket does not waive the price of admission; it only gives the holder admittance to the game(s).
● Once the game you are in attendance to watch has been completed we ask that you please exit the gymnasium within 10 minutes to allow for social distancing.
● Please do not arrive earlier than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled game time for your student athlete’s game.
*Some games may run late, gate times will remain the same.
*Some game times may be different and/or subject to change, please see the schedule changes on the school website. Please social distance at all times, wash your hands and wear a mask as recommended.
Games will be livestreamed at Cherokeechiefs.tv for those that cannot attend.
Coronation will start at 6:00pm
Girls Game will start at 6:30pm
Visit www.timberlaketigers.tv to watch the Medford JH Basketball Tournament. They will start streaming at 12:30pm.
On Monday, February 1, we will take elementary spring individual pictures and class group pictures. We will also take HS girls and boys basketball pictures.