Western Oaks Middle School

Did you know? Being just 10 minutes late every day adds up to nearly a week of lost learning by the end of the year! 📚✨ 𝔼𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕪 𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕦𝕥𝕖 𝕔𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕥𝕤! 📌 Attendance and punctuality are key to success in school—and in life. When students are present and on time, they’re better prepared to learn, grow, and achieve their goals. 🏆 💻 Learn how you can #BePresentBeBold on our website: putnamcityschools.org/page/attendance

It was a great morning for a run with over 300 fellow cancer research supporters! The 16th Annual Putnam City Cancer Classic 5K & Fun Run benefiting OMRF went off without a missed step ✅ Congratulations to our top placers! 🏅Madalyn Harper 🏅Greg Kipf 🏅Sawyer Edwards

🪖 Veterans Day is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about the courage, resilience, and dedication of those who have defended our Nation. Today, we honor all those who have served. Thank you, Veterans! 🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day!

It's all strategy, patience, and sportsmanship at the annual Putnam City Schools middle school chess tournament! ♟️

#OnTheRoadWithRhodes 📍Visiting Our Schools One Stop at a Time with Dr. Rhodes at the Wheel 🚙 Superintendent Dr. Rhodes ventures every week to visit our schools, see the action, talk to students and teachers, and participate in fun activities that he finds along the way. Today, we road along on his trip to visit the Lake Park Lions, Western Oaks Elementary and Middle School Warriors, Central Cubs, and the PC Aviation Academy. Kids will truly say the best things, including one today asking Dr. Rhodes, "Are you the President?" 🤓

🚔 Protecting and Serving Putnam City 🚓 Putnam City Campus Police Officer Parker Mauk, Officer Davon Spencer, and Officer Jake Bradley have graduated from the State of Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training Basic Police Officer 16-week Academy in Ada, OK! We are thankful for their commitment to our students, staff, and PC Community.

🇺🇸 Stars, Stripes, and School Spirit! 🎇 The Putnam City Schools Campus Police Department and Putnam City West High School JROTC proudly marched in the Bethany Boom Independence Day Parade, showing off our patriotic pride and community spirit!

🚜 Moving Dirt for the New PC Centennial Center 🚜 Another School Bond project is underway with the construction on the PC Centennial Center officially beginning. The PC Centennial Center will be the home of a new community park, outdoor amphitheater, fine arts auditorium, meeting halls, School Board room, and administrative offices. We look forward to keeping up with the updates and, of course, the opening in a couple of years! 🛠️

🚌 Congratulations are in order for two from our Transportation Department! Huge shout out to Shelly Armstrong and Zachary Wouters for being distinguished as Nationally Certified Supervisors of Pupil Transportation through the National Association of Pupil Transportation. There are only three Nationally Certified Supervisors in the State of Oklahoma and two of them are right here in Putnam City Schools!

🚌 Congratulations are in order for two from our Transportation Department! Huge shout out to Shelly Armstrong and Zachary Wouters for being distinguished as Nationally Certified Supervisors of Pupil Transportation through the National Association of Pupil Transportation. There are only three Nationally Certified Supervisors in the State of Oklahoma and two of them are right here in Putnam City Schools!

Just like that, Summer Recharge has come to a close. We always love the creativity that is unleashed, the friendships that are made, and the lessons that are learned during Summer Recharge. We want to thank all of our teachers and students for participating and wish you a safe and happy rest of your summer! 😎

Hey, Parents/Guardians! Are you looking to get an early start on gathering those school supplies? ✏️ ✂️ School supply lists are now available on our website! Now you can find the perfect pens, those #2 pencils, and the very best folders before anyone else! 📎 Check the lists on our website under the Families tab or just click - putnamcityschools.org/page/school-supply-lists

🐞 Buzzing with Curiosity 🐜 7th Grade Summer Recharge students went on a bug-tastic adventure, turning the creek that runs under Capps Middle School into their own scientific playground for insect sampling! 🔬🌿

☀️Here Comes The Sun... And Summer Break!☀️ After the last week of meetings, Principals got to soak up the sun today by Lake Hefner and celebrated their hard work throughout the 2023-2024 school year!🎉

🎓 Bridging the Past and the Future, One Step at a Time 🎓 Seniors from across the District took a stroll down memory lane at their former elementary schools today for their "Senior Walk" as current elementary students and their former teachers cheered them on. There was no shortage of hugs, laughs, high fives, and even embarrassing photos shared by all. It seems like just yesterday these "little learners" were walking these halls, and now they are walking across the stage as the "big kids."

Putnam City Staff and Families, The decision has been made to cancel tonight’s School Board Meeting due to the updated timelines of the severe weather potential. The School Board Meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 9th at 5 pm. Additionally, the PC Staff Retirement Reception has also been rescheduled for Thursday, May 9th at 4 pm in the PC Administration Building West Conference Room. As a reminder, all afternoon/evening student activities have been canceled for today, May 6th. Please stay safe and weather-aware. -Putnam City Schools

Due to the forecasted high risk of severe weather this afternoon and evening, all student activities that are scheduled for after regular school hours are canceled out of an abundance of caution. Teachers, Coaches, and Sponsors will communicate with their respective families about rescheduling events/activities from tonight. The regularly scheduled Board Meeting will continue at 5pm. Please stay safe and weather-aware. Thank you. -Putnam City Administration

🪶 From the beat of the drum to the beautiful colors of the regalia, PC Powwow keeps traditions alive 🥁 The heart of Native American culture was on full display as spirits were united in rhythm and dance, and as past and present were unified at the Putnam City Native American Student Services Powwow this weekend.

#PCProud: 🏁On Your Mark, Get Set, And Go🏁 👟The 14th Annual Putnam City Cancer Classic was this weekend in support of OMRF to raise funds for medical research. Although the windchill was a little harsh, it did not stop our participant's presence, camaraderie, and strive for that finish line!

🌓It's A Total Eclipse Of Our School Day🌗 Students across our District were immersed into infinity as they watched the shadows of the moon overcome the sun during the rare celestial spectacle that is called the Great Solar Eclipse. Thank you to our teachers for going above and beyond in prepping our students for this special event. Our District shined bright with KOCO Meteorologist Sabrina Bates and StateImpact Oklahoma National Public Radio joining some of our students to watch totality, turning this magical scientific moment into a fascinating storytelling adventure!