Broken Arrow graduation moves to BOK Center

Broken Arrow’s Class of 2014 has already proven to be a special class of seniors, but now, they will also have the distinction of being the first class of seniors to graduate from Tulsa’s BOK Center. “We are thrilled with our . . . read more

Snow days impact school calendar

Like most other area schools, Broken Arrow Public Schools has now missed three days due to the snow and ice that covered much of northeastern Oklahoma, and parents are wondering how those missed days will impact the school calendar. . . . read more

Christmas at the Broken Arrow PAC—Two Unique Shows Capture Spirit of the Season

‘Tis the season at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center for two very unique shows to come to the Rose District and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Back by popular demand for an incredible fourth appearance, David . . . read more

Cheryl Kelly continues service on Board of Education

Broken Arrow Public Schools Board Member Cheryl Kelly went unopposed during the December election filing period, and as a result she will retain her seat on the Board of Education. Kelly was elected in April of 2009 and now will begin her . . . read more

Annual “Dead Turkey Cup” hockey game continues to be a Childers favorite

Childers Middle School students excitedly entered the gym on Dec. 4, in anticipation for their annual “Dead Turkey Cup” hockey game, a culminating event for their Thanksgiving food drive themed “Check Hunger at the Door,” in which . . . read more

Broken Arrow head football coach stepping down for health reasons

Broken Arrow Head Football Coach Steve Spavital has announced his intention to resign his coaching duties at Broken Arrow High School, citing health concerns as the reason for this change. “During the last few years, I’ve been . . . read more

Sequoyah MS students to deliver toys to Salvation Army as part of National Joy Maker initiative

A group of  Sequoyah Middle School students will be delivering Christmas cards and 100 toys to the local Salvation Army on Tuesday, Dec. 3, as part of the national Joy Maker campaign led by generationOn, a global youth service . . . read more

Centennial eighth grade students tour Baker Hughes-Broken Arrow

Eighth grade technology engineering students at Centennial Middle School recently took a field trip to Baker Hughes-Broken Arrow to learn firsthand what it takes to become an engineer. On Nov. 8 and Nov. 14, Ms. RoxAnna Bolding’s classes . . . read more

For Broken Arrow Public Schools Being A Peak Performer Pays Off

PSO Peak Performers Program Pays Companies That Curb Electricity Usage

Broken Arrow Public Schools received a check on Monday for: sustaining reliability of the electricity grid; keeping electricity prices down; reducing greenhouse emissions and reducing its operating costs in the future. Yes, it pays to be a . . . read more

Sequoyah Middle School hosts Math Night to promote school mission

“Together, we can make a difference” is Sequoyah Middle Schools’ mission and the foundation for their inaugural Math Night, an event created to bring the community together while teaching math at the same time. During math night, . . . read more

Oneta Ridge Middle School teacher named Touchstone K20 S.K.I.E regional finalist

Special education teacher Greg James consistently strives to create engaging curriculum by integrating innovative technology into his Oneta Ridge Middle School classroom, and because of this, he was recently named a regional finalist for . . . read more

Tulsa Technology Center host walking tour of their BA campus

On Wednesday, November 13th, Tulsa Technology Center hosted a working breakfast and walking tour of their Broken Arrow campus for secondary principals and assistant principals from Broken Arrow Public Schools. This event included student . . . read more

Veterans Day at Broken Arrow Public Schools

In honor of Veterans Day, Broken Arrow students and staff are finding creative ways to celebrate the sacrifices of former and current military men and women. From assemblies to writing projects and to door decorating contests and Skype . . . read more

BAPS vocal music students participate in the Eastern District Honor Choir

by Karissa Parkhurst | Vocal Music Director

On October 22, the Broken Arrow Vocal Music Department took 53 young singers to participate in the Eastern District Honor Choir (EDHC) rehearsal and concert held in Muskogee at the Boulevard Christian Church. This was Broken Arrow’s first . . . read more

2013-14 Site 'Teacher of the Year' recipients

Prior to leaving for Fall Break, each of the district’s 27 sites announced their 2013-2014 Site Teacher of the Year: Site TOY Recipient Site Grade Level/Subject Elizabeth Guiver Aspen Creek . . . read more

District partners with the University of Oklahoma for longitudinal Pre-K study

Through a collaboration with the University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine, Broken Arrow Public Schools is embarking on a unique study of the Pre-K students enrolled in the district’s Early Childhood Program. The longitudinal . . . read more

Citizens can help Broken Arrow High School win a $100,000 grant

Students at Broken Arrow High School are rallying community members to commit to safe driving and simultaneously help the school win $100,000. By supporting Broken Arrow High School in the Celebrate My Drive ® program, citizens can be part . . . read more

St. John Broken Arrow and Broken Arrow Public Schools Present Annual Community Health Fair

Event to offer free screenings, information and giveaways

by Jason Ervin | St. John Broken Arrow

St. John Broken Arrow will join forces with Broken Arrow Public Schools to present the Broken Arrow Community Health Fair. The free event will be held Saturday, October 5 , from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Creekwood Elementary, 1301 E. Albany . . . read more

2013 Great Graduates honored at Homecoming game

By: Katie Mayhall - BAHS Student Intern

Since 1999, The Broken Arrow High School Alumni Association has been honoring outstanding Broken Arrow graduates for their impact on the community. Known as Great Graduates , the purpose of the program is to recognize those who have . . . read more

BAHS teacher is recipient of an "ING Unsung Heroes Award"

Deborah Pettus, one of our BAHS teachers, is the recipient of an "ING Unsung Heroes Award" for 2013. Mrs. Pettus teaches zoology and forensic science. The "ING UnSung Heroes Award" is an extremely competitive process. Mrs. Pettus was one of . . . read more

Business partnership enhances district services

Monday morning, officials from St. John stopped by the district’s Education Service Center to deliver their $40,000 check as part of their One Club Sponsorship. “We appreciate the support of St. John Broken Arrow and Tulsa Bone and . . . read more