May 13, 2026
Superintendent Newsletter – May 2026
Dear Students, Families, Staff, and Community Members,
As we wrap up another incredible school year, we want to take a moment to celebrate the achievements, growth, and memories made throughout the year. Thank you for your continued support, partnership, and dedication to our school community.
This year has been filled with academic success, artistic creativity, athletic accomplishments, and meaningful connections. Our students have worked hard, demonstrated resilience, and continued to grow both inside and outside the classroom. We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished.
As we prepare for the upcoming school years, we want to make you aware of several new pieces of state legislation that will impact public schools moving forward:
• HB 1276 continues the “Cell Phone-Free from Bell to Bell” requirement. Students will continue to keep personal electronic devices put away during the instructional day in order to support student focus, engagement, and learning.
• SB 1481 requires all elementary schools serving grades K–5 to provide at least 40 minutes of recess daily beginning next school year. We are excited to continue supporting student wellness, movement, and social development through expanded recess opportunities.
• HB 3151 increases the minimum number of instructional days required for Oklahoma public schools from 166 days to 173 days. This change will begin with the 2027–2028 school year and will add approximately three additional days to our annual school calendar.
• SB 1778 places a heavy emphasis on science-based reading instruction and imposes stricter requirements for student promotion to fourth grade.
• SB 201 increases the minimum teacher salary by $2,000 starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
We will continue to share updates and additional information as guidance becomes available. Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our students, staff, and schools.
High School Graduation will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026, at McIlvain Field. We hope you can join us in celebrating the graduating Class of 2026!
We are already excited for the 2026–2027 school year and look forward to welcoming everyone back in August. Additional information regarding schedules, registration, and back-to-school events will be shared over the summer.
On behalf of myself and the P-T Board of Education, thank you for a wonderful year. We wish all of our students, staff, and families a safe, relaxing, and joyful summer break!
Doug Ogle
P-T Superintendent
#TeamPT
Dear Students, Families, Staff, and Community Members,
As we wrap up another incredible school year, we want to take a moment to celebrate the achievements, growth, and memories made throughout the year. Thank you for your continued support, partnership, and dedication to our school community.
This year has been filled with academic success, artistic creativity, athletic accomplishments, and meaningful connections. Our students have worked hard, demonstrated resilience, and continued to grow both inside and outside the classroom. We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished.
As we prepare for the upcoming school years, we want to make you aware of several new pieces of state legislation that will impact public schools moving forward:
• HB 1276 continues the “Cell Phone-Free from Bell to Bell” requirement. Students will continue to keep personal electronic devices put away during the instructional day in order to support student focus, engagement, and learning.
• SB 1481 requires all elementary schools serving grades K–5 to provide at least 40 minutes of recess daily beginning next school year. We are excited to continue supporting student wellness, movement, and social development through expanded recess opportunities.
• HB 3151 increases the minimum number of instructional days required for Oklahoma public schools from 166 days to 173 days. This change will begin with the 2027–2028 school year and will add approximately three additional days to our annual school calendar.
• SB 1778 places a heavy emphasis on science-based reading instruction and imposes stricter requirements for student promotion to fourth grade.
• SB 201 increases the minimum teacher salary by $2,000 starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
We will continue to share updates and additional information as guidance becomes available. Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our students, staff, and schools.
High School Graduation will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026, at McIlvain Field. We hope you can join us in celebrating the graduating Class of 2026!
We are already excited for the 2026–2027 school year and look forward to welcoming everyone back in August. Additional information regarding schedules, registration, and back-to-school events will be shared over the summer.
On behalf of myself and the P-T Board of Education, thank you for a wonderful year. We wish all of our students, staff, and families a safe, relaxing, and joyful summer break!
Doug Ogle
P-T Superintendent
#TeamPT