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Construction to Albany Street (61^st Street) from 9^th Street (Lynn Lane) through 23^rd Street (Country Line Road) will begin on Monday, April 10.

The project is being administered through the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) and will consist of widening Albany Street (61^st St.) to five lanes from 9^th Street (Lynn Lane) through the intersection of 23^rd Street (County Line Rd.) and will also include installation of two new traffic signals (Albany & 23^rd as well as Albany & 12^th intersections).

Phase I project traffic impacts are as follows:

• Traffic on Albany Street will be shifted to the south and will be one lane in each direction (no dedicated lane turn lane will be available).
   
• North/south traffic through the Albany & 23^rd Street intersection will be shifted to the west and will be one lane in each direction. No left hand turns, in any direction, will be allowed at the Albany & 23^rd intersection.
   
• Left hand turns will be allowed along the Albany Street Corridor between 9^th & 23^rd Streets. Again, no left hand turns, in any direction, will be allowed at the Albany & 23^rd intersection.
   
• Off duty police officers will be utilized to direct traffic and facilitate turning movements for school entrances at the following locations/times:

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• Eastern most entrance from Albany (A.M. ONLY)
• Western most entrance from Albany (P.M. ONLY)

Creekwood Elementary & Creekwood Early Childhood Center (ECC) - view map

• Western most Creekwood Elementary entrance from Albany (A.M. ONLY)
• Eastern most Creekwood Early Childhood Center entrance from Albany (P.M. ONLY)
   
• The 23^rd Street entrance to the High School will be open to traffic during the morning, lunch time and afternoon peak hours only. This entrance will be closed at all other times.
   
• Right turns only are required at the following school exists/times:

1. Eastern most High School exit onto Albany (ALL TIMES)
2. High School exit onto 23^rd (P.M. ONLY)
3. Western most Creekwood Elementary exit onto Albany (P.M. ONLY)

If you have any questions, please call the Engineering and Construction Department at 918-259-7000 ext. 5414.

The district’s next Distance Learning Monday of the 2022-23 school year is Monday, April 3, 2023, and all students will complete coursework at home. All employees are expected to report to work as normal.

WHY DISTANCE LEARNING?

1. Eight Distance Learning Mondays replaced Late Start Wednesdays and shortened the school day for the 2020-21 school year.
    
2. Distance Learning Mondays allow students and teachers to continue practicing distance learning days throughout the year in the event of having to stay home for an extended period of time.
    
3. Independent learning allows students to access previously learned concepts at their own pace and to review virtual materials until they grasp key concepts.
    
4. Nearly 67% of the day provides time for professional development, collaboration, instructional planning and mandated training. The remaining 33% allows for distance learning student/parent support and lunch.
    
5. Distance learning days may also be used as an option for school closures as to not extend the last day of school.

For more information, please contact your child’s principal or teacher.  

(Note: According to the State Department of Education, grab-and-go meals are no longer able to be provided on distance learning days.)

Broken Arrow Public Schools juniors will take the ACT exam on Tuesday, April 4. Juniors from Broken Arrow High School, BA Options Academy, Virtual Academy, Vanguard Academy and Early College High School will take all assessments online during the school day at the BAHS campus.

Students at the following sites will be Distance Learning on April 4:

• BAHS: All sophomores and seniors
• BA Options Academy: All freshmen, sophomores and seniors
• ECHS:  All freshmen, sophomores and seniors
• Vanguard Academy: All freshmen and sophomores

Students will need to charge their school issued Chromebook to full capacity the night before and will need to bring a power cord. Tests will take approximately five hours to complete, and many Chromebooks will not last this long. Extension cords will be provided for students to plug in their Chromebooks. 

Students do not need to bring a calculator and will be able to use the online calculator. However, if a student would like to use a handheld calculator, they will need to bring an approved ACT calculator on test day.

Make-up days for the ACT are April 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13.

For additional information on state testing, please contact student's school site.

How to prepare for the ACT exam:

ACT provides students with ACT resources on their website, which includes information on preparing for the ACT, setting up MyACT Account, tips for taking the ACT and practice tests. In addition, practice test in English and Spanish can be downloaded here.

Broken Arrow Public Schools is excitedly hosting its IN-PERSON Teacher Job Fair from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, in the lobby and board room at the Education Service Center, located at 701 S. Main Street.

“This job fair is a great way to expedite the introduction process between our school sites and those interested in learning more about what it means to be part of the Broken Arrow family,” Broken Arrow Public Schools Director of Employee Relations Lindsay Drake said. “With 31 school sites, we have crucial teaching positions that will need to be filled for the 2023-24 school year.”

The district offers fully paid health insurance and retirement, tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs for first year teachers, a generous leave policy, professional development and stipend opportunities, and a community atmosphere.

District representatives will be present to answer any questions, and online applications will be available on site. Applications can also be completed online before the job fair by visiting www.baschools.org/careers. For more information, please call the human resources department at 918-259-5704.

The fine arts department of Broken Arrow is excitedly presenting its annual districtwide art show, April 4-14, on the campus of NSU-Broken Arrow, located at 3100 East New Orleans Street. The multi-building galleries will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature art from every single school site in the Broken Arrow school district.

“Our visual arts students showcase an undeniable talent from the very beginning of their academic careers,” said Adam J. Foreman, assistant director of fine arts. “And to see this transition from elementary up through secondary students is nothing short of astounding.”

Situated across the entire campus of NSU-Broken Arrow, patrons will be able to see their students’ artwork alongside their school peers, as well as enjoy talent from all four corners of the district. Each school site will also hold an open “fan favorite” award where patrons can vote for their artist of choice.

In addition, 14 different student artists will be chosen for the prestigious Superintendent’s Award, where their works will be displayed and recognized for one year in the office of the superintendent in downtown Broken Arrow at the Education Service Center.

All award winners will be recognized at a special closing reception and ceremony on April 13 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with awards being announced at 6:30 p.m.

“It’s one of the biggest events of the year, and one that encompasses literally every age group and grade from across our nearly 20,000 students,” said Foreman. “No other event brings the district together like this one, and we are always proud to make it something special.”

Wayfinding signage and maps will direct patrons to their students’ school site displays on the NSU-Broken Arrow campus. The show will close on April 14.

Broken Arrow Public Schools is partnering with Jenks Public Schools to host the annual Community Resource Night for students with disabilities and their families on the following dates (Download flier):

• Thursday, March 23, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event will take place in the media center and grand lobby at Broken Arrow High School, 1901 E. Albany in Broken Arrow.
   
• Thursday, March 30, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event will take place at Jenks High School, Building 6 in the multi-purpose room located at 205 East B Street in Jenks.

This longstanding event allows all age levels of students and parents to learn firsthand about support programs and services offered to individuals with disabilities by community agencies, universities and technology centers.

“Whether students are entering the work force, heading to college, or will need lifelong assistance, this event will feature representatives from across the region who will discuss the academic and vocational support services offered to students with disabilities after graduation,” said April Lodes, transition coordinator at Broken Arrow Public Schools. “It is never too early to begin planning for the future.”

During these events, top professionals from high school and post-secondary education will discuss transition issues that students with disabilities may experience after graduating high school and moving into the next phase of their educational career or the workforce.

"It is imperative for students with disabilities and their parents to start at an early age learning about resources available to them throughout all stages of life," Lodes said. "The Community Resource Night provides a fantastic opportunity for students and parents to visit with representatives from community agencies and post-secondary educational institutions that offer services, employment opportunities and programs to students with disabilities."

For more information or questions regarding the Community Resource Night, please contact April Lodes at alodes@baschools.org or 918-505-5190.

Broken Arrow Public Schools Board of Education released the 2023-24 instructional calendar (pdf) and the 2024-25 instructional calendar (pdf) during its regularly scheduled meeting on March 6.  

New for the upcoming school year:

• There are still eight pre-planned Distance Learning Days built into the calendar for teacher collaboration and instructional planning. However, these dates will now take place on Fridays instead of Mondays to provide more flexibility for families.
   
• There are five snow days built into the calendar, meaning if the district does not use any snow days, the last day of school will be five days sooner. In certain circumstances or emergencies, distance learning may still be used.
   
• The date and location of graduation will be released every winter.

For questions or concerns, please contact your child’s school site.