Partnership Opportunities
There are a number of ways in which to partner with Broken Arrow Public Schools and its school sites through Engage BA. Our partners will have access to a list of specific school site needs and opportunities.
Please contact Engage BA Coordinator of Community Development Amanda Grace at 918-259-7473 for more information on how to get involved.
In addition to specific school site needs, here are suggestions of ways to partner with us!
- Volunteer
- Literacy
- Become a "Reading Buddy"
- Read to classes to stress the importance of literacy.
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
- Develop or assist sites with projects to support real-world oriented connections to math and science.
- Student Development/Citizenship
- Join food drive efforts.
- Upgrade a classroom by painting, updating outdoor spaces, providing supplies, etc.
- Serve as a judge for various school events.
- Literacy
- Mentor
- Become a Big Brother or Big Sister to our students through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma
- Apply online at www.bbbsok.org/volunteer, interview and get matched with a BA student.
- On average, you'll meet for one hour once a week at the child's school.
- Although it takes place at school, this program is not limited to the classroom.
- This program is all about providing friendship and guidance.
- Be a Reading Champion
- Tutor a student for 45 minutes per week during the school year.
- Training will be provided.
- College and Career Readiness
- Provide classroom demonstrations on your business skill.
- Participate in Broken Arrow High School's Career Exploration Program to give students an authentic learning experience in the business world.
- Host a facility tour.
- Host a traditional workplace learning experience.
- Financial Literacy
- Lead class or school presentations on financial management
- Become a Big Brother or Big Sister to our students through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma
- Sponsor
- Be Here BA: Help provide incentives to students who arrive on-time, stay all day and regularly attend school.
- Family engagement activities and events
- Field trips
- Contests
- In-Kind Support
- Donate materials to school sites or classrooms.
- Hold a book drive for a school's classroom or library needs.
- Plan a holiday gift drive or donate food baskets.
- Support families in need.
- Back-to-school supply drive
- Angel Tree
- Provide food or supplies for staff appreciation and recognition
- Publicize and promote the school district in company communications, community events, etc.