Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation

The Fall Reading Challenge is in full swing, and we’re inviting all students to join in the fun. Cozy up with a new story and track your progress for a chance to win some exciting prizes! 🏆 Let’s make this season all about learning and growing through reading. Are you up for the challenge? 📚

We’re SO close to raising $130,000 for Coat-A-Kid, and we need your help to cross the finish line! A gift of just $20 can keep a student warm all winter long. Will you help us provide the final coats needed for OKCPS students? 🧥 Every donation counts!  https://bit.ly/coatakid #CoatAKid

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, our #ReadOKC On the Go! Book Bus joined the 19th annual Fiestas de las Américas Parade and Street Festival in Capitol Hill, and distributed 496 books! 🚌 Throughout the day, children got to board the bus to select brand-new books, while students and families delighted in finding stories written in their native language, covering topics that sparked their curiosity and passion.  Events like these remind us of the power of literacy to connect cultures and communities—together, we can continue fostering a love for reading that transcends generations. #HispanicHeritageMonth  📚Learn more about ReadOKC and how you can get involved:

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 40th annual Wall of Fame Humanitarian Awards on October 28th! 🌟 We'll be honoring Dr. Kenneth Blair, Sr., Phil Busey, Sr., L. Michael Dillard, Dr. Colleen J. Payne-Nabors and Christina Rehkop.  Come celebrate their remarkable contributions to our community at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Get your tickets today and be part of this special night! 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/gRKF924w #OKCPSWallOfFame

⭐ Honoree Spotlight - Christina Rehkop ⭐ Remembering Christina Rehkop, our posthumous Unsung Hero honoree. Christina was the Director of Community Relations at Devon Energy, where she championed STEM education and equitable opportunities for students. She established partnerships that brought STEM centers and mobile labs to OKCPS schools, significantly enhancing educational resources. Christina’s lifelong dedication to community service and education continues to inspire and impact lives. Please join us in celebrating her remarkable legacy as we honor her on the OKCPS Foundation Wall of Fame. To read more about our Wall of Fame honorees and to buy tickets for this year’s event, visit okckids.com/wall-of-fame #OKCPSWallOfFame

Missing just two days a month of school is missing too much school and can lead to students falling behind! All absences, excused and unexcused, mean lost time in the classroom and opportunities to learn. We encourage families to practice good school attendance as much as possible! Let’s work together to ensure we have no empty seats in our classrooms! #noemptyseats

Bringing stories to life! 📖 Because of our amazing supporters, Pastor Chauncey Shillow and his book club had an unforgettable evening watching Hamlet at Shakespeare in the Park. Dinner, conversation and live theater—an experience made possible by YOU.  If you're interested in leading a book club or being reading buddy, you can learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gjdpS8wi

We’re excited to announce that Kendra S. Horn, former U.S. Congresswoman and proud Oklahoman, is joining the OKCPS Foundation as our new President & CEO. Kendra brings a wealth of experience in leadership, coalition building, and advocacy for public education. “As a product of Oklahoma public schools, I am deeply honored to join the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation and to serve all of the students, families and educators," said Horn. "Quality public education is essential to building a strong workforce, robust economy and thriving community. I look forward to continuing the Foundation’s mission of advancing excellence and advocating for equity in our schools.” We can’t wait to see the incredible impact she’ll make on our students, families, and schools. Please join us in welcoming her to the OKCPS family! 🎉

It’s a great day to get brand new books into the hands of OKCPS students! Every donation for books on DonorsChoose will be doubled, while funds last. 📚 Let’s help students explore the world through the page-turning magic of books! #FillEveryShelf Click here: https://lnkd.in/giikBhXc

There's still time to help us Coat-A-Kid before Fall Break. Can you donate $20 to provide a coat to a local OKCPS kid? #coatakid ♥️ https://bit.ly/coatakid Thanks for helping us spread the word, KFOR and other media that came out to our event yesterday!