In the first two weeks of her 100-Day Transition Plan, incoming Superintendent LaDonna Chancellor visited every classroom in all nine Bartlesville Public Schools to personally thank teachers for their dedication, care for students, and daily impact on learning. #BvilleBruWIN

Congratulations to Bartlesville High School which has been named to the 2025 AP School Honor Roll! Bartlesville High School is a bronze member of the Honor Roll.
In order to qualify, high schools must have 40% or more of their most recent senior class sit for at least one Advanced Placement exam during their high school career, have at least 25% of their most recent senior class score a 3 or better on at least one exam and have at least 2% of their most recent senior class sit for five or more exams over the course of their high school career with at least one taken as either a freshman or sophomore.
In order to qualify, high schools must have 40% or more of their most recent senior class sit for at least one Advanced Placement exam during their high school career, have at least 25% of their most recent senior class score a 3 or better on at least one exam and have at least 2% of their most recent senior class sit for five or more exams over the course of their high school career with at least one taken as either a freshman or sophomore.

Bartlesville Public Schools is now hiring 2026-27 Administration positions. Apply at applitrack.com/bpsok/onlineapp

Current 8th graders enrolling into 9th grade for 2026-27: Join us on January 27 from 6-7pm at the BHS Fine Arts Center.

Please join us in thanking our Board of Education members in honor of School Board Recognition Month. These seven men and women volunteer their time to serve our students, staff, and community, and we are thankful for them!
Scott Bilger, President
Andrea Nightingale, Vice-President
Kinder Shamhart, Clerk
Randy Herren
Suzy Keirsey
Mandy Johnston
Kristen Lindblom
Scott Bilger, President
Andrea Nightingale, Vice-President
Kinder Shamhart, Clerk
Randy Herren
Suzy Keirsey
Mandy Johnston
Kristen Lindblom

Bartlesville Public Schools is in search of bus drivers! Apply at applitrack.com/bpsok/onlineapp

The Bartlesville Elks Lodge donated and delivered $4,000 worth of food to students in need today. 40 boxes of food will be given to BHS students. Left to right are Elks Lodge members Christine Kiddy, Kris Rainwater, Leland Janssen, and David LeRoy, and BPS Family Coordinator Sara Rowe in the middle.

A New Year's Eve party for ages 11 and under will be held at the Bartlesville Area History Museum at noon on December 31, 2025. Ranch Heights teacher Jeff Cauthen will be entertaining them with his magic and ventriloquism.
(This third-party non-profit event is not sponsored by Bartlesville Public Schools.)
(This third-party non-profit event is not sponsored by Bartlesville Public Schools.)

The Grinch will be at the Bartlesville Area History Museum on December 23, 2025.
(This third-party non-profit event is not sponsored by Bartlesville Public Schools.)
(This third-party non-profit event is not sponsored by Bartlesville Public Schools.)

The Young Scholars of Bartlesville non-profit is having a fundraiser on December 2 via donations at https://givebutter.com/kissapig25. If $500 is raised, Supt. McCauley will kiss a stuffed animal pig, but if they reach $1,000 he gets to kiss a real pig.
DISCLAIMER: Bartlesville Public Schools is not sponsoring this event.
DISCLAIMER: Bartlesville Public Schools is not sponsoring this event.

Wilson Elementary teacher Tasha Posch has been awarded a plaque and a $300 check for being selected a Bartlesville Teacher of the Month by Arvest Bank and Patriot Auto Group. #bvillebruwin

Join the Bruin team! BPS Job Fair - Nov 12, 4-5:30 PM @ BHS Commons
https://www.applitrack.com/bpsok/onlineapp/
https://www.applitrack.com/bpsok/onlineapp/

Apply online at ossba.org/bartlesville.

Since 2018, Bruin staff have competed in a Wellness Challenge to have the most participants in a race. After 7 straight wins, Wilson Elementary shared the crown this year, tying with Richard Kane Elementary at 100% participation for the Bruin 5k + Fun Run!

The search for our next superintendent is underway. Let us know your thoughts by participating in a short online survey on our website. We appreciate your participation!
bps-ok.org/page/superintendent-search

On October 18, 2025 the Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra will present To Broadway and Back featuring Bruin alumna Caitlyn Caughell at 7:30 p.m. at The Center. This concert includes several other Young Artists Competition winners including Katie McCollum, Jacinta Johnson, and Carla Fish. The Symphony is offering a free student ticket with purchase of each adult ticket for in-person and phone sales at 918-337-2787. See https://www.bartlesvillecenter.com/ready-set-pops-event-details_445 for more information.
Third-Party Non-Profit Disclaimer: Bartlesville Public Schools is not sponsoring, endorsing, or recommending these activities. Student participation is voluntary and subject to parental approval.
Third-Party Non-Profit Disclaimer: Bartlesville Public Schools is not sponsoring, endorsing, or recommending these activities. Student participation is voluntary and subject to parental approval.

The Bruins face the Roughers tonight in the Homecoming Game.

The BPSD Transportation Department is celebrating bus driver Teresa Johnson's second completion of radiation treatment. Ms. Johnson is pictured fourth from the right, standing while wearing sunglasses. The Bruin community extends its gratitude for her service and its support in her fight.

September had somewhere to be, didn't it?
Academic Year Calendars: https://www.bps-ok.org/documents/school-year-calendars/148060
Academic Year Calendars: https://www.bps-ok.org/documents/school-year-calendars/148060

The 30th Anniversary BRUIN MILE will be run by elementary school students on Wednesday, October 1 at Madison Middle School, starting at 4:30 p.m. Anyone above high school age who has ever run the BRUIN MILE is invited to join in the Alumni Run around 5:30 p.m.

