Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation

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Last night’s Wall of Fame Awards was a true celebration of OKCPS pride and legacy! We gathered to honor the incredible achievements of our 2024 inductees, whose journeys show the power of public education and community support. Our honorees stand as role models for our students and a reminder of the potential within every OKCPS graduate. 🎓 Join us in celebrating the remarkable alumni shaping brighter futures for OKCPS and beyond! 📸 Left to Right: OKCPS Foundation President and CEO Mary Mélon-Tully; 2024 Wall of Fame honoree recipients Ryan Blair Smith (accepted posthumously for Dr. Kenneth Blair, Sr.), L. Michael Dillard, Phil Busey, Sr., Brandon Rehkop (accepted posthumously for Christina Rehkop), Dr. Colleen J. Payne-Nabors; and incoming OKCPS Foundation president and CEO Kendra Horn

A legacy of champions, 40 years strong. 🏆 The OKCPS Foundation Wall of Fame showcases the incredible individuals who've made a lasting impact on our schools and community. As we approach the 40th anniversary of the Wall of Fame event on Monday, we're proud to honor those who continue to inspire and support OKCPS students. We can't wait to add our five honorees next week! #WallOfFame 2024 Wall of Fame Honorees:  •  Dr. Kenneth Blair, Sr. (honored posthumously) •  Phil G. Busey, Sr. •  L. Michael Dillard •  Dr. Colleen J. Payne-Nabors •  Christina Rehkop (honored posthumously, Unsung Hero Honoree) Read more about these incredible people and their impact here:

Join us for the OKCPS River Run on Saturday, November 2nd at the iconic Wheeler District Ferris Wheel 🎡. Whether you're racing in the 8K or enjoying the one-mile Fun Run, this is a day to move, have fun, and support OKCPS students! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ Student athletes participate for FREE Registration is just $25 for the Fun Run & $35 for the 8K. All proceeds benefit OKCPS students through the OKCPS Foundation and go to the OKCPS Athletics & the Simon Greiner Program. Sign up today to make a difference!  🕒 8:30AM 8K | 10AM Fun Run  👉 Register now at

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