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🎉 The Norman High Band made the finals in their first marching band competition of the year. They received 1st place in Class 6A (prelims,) Best Color Guard Class 6A, Best Drumline Class 6A, and Best Drum Majors Class 6A. Congrats Tigers! 👏🐯 #NPSProud #NPSGoodThings

Let's take a moment on #NationalCustodiansDay to dust off our appreciation for the custodians that make our schools sparkle and shine. 🧹✨ Our custodians never miss a spot and always sweep us away with their hard work! Thanks! #NPSProud #NPSGoodThings

Looks like the Whittier Warriors in the Technology Student Association had a boatload of fun competing in a cardboard boat construction challenge at Riversports OKC! Not only did their boat make it across the water, but they also got second place in their heat! #NPSProud #NPSGoodThings

We’re #NPSProud to announce that NPS students have earned 253 Total AP Awards for outstanding achievements in Advanced Placement studies! Your hard work and dedication continue to inspire us all. 👏📚 #NPSGoodThings

Remember these 3 simple steps you can use year-round to do your part in preventing suicide! Find more information about how NPS addresses suicide prevention at https://www.normanpublicschools.org/page/suicide-prevention #NPSMentalHealthMonday

Congrats to the City of Norman on the opening of Falls Lakeview Park! Thanks for including our kiddos in the ceremony. The park being adjacent to Lakeview Elementary means the kids will get a LOT of use out of it in addition to the playground with the school. #NormanProud #NPSProud #NPSGoodThings

The new 988 Mental Health Lifeline is not only for a crisis. If you or someone you know needs to talk about stress or other mental health-related concerns, reach out to a trained professional by calling or texting 988. For more resources, visit https://www.normanpublicschools.org/page/school-counseling #NPSMentalHealthMonday

We are #NPSProud of Missy Smith! 🌟 The school counselor at Lincoln Elementary is the FIRST school counselor in Oklahoma to become an American School Counselor Association Certified School Counselor. She's one of 57 counselors nationwide recognized this year. 👏 Missy will be honored during a special ceremony at the American School Counselor Association’s Annual Conference next summer. Read more here: https://www.normanpublicschools.org/o/nps/page/press-release-nps-counselor-achieves-asca-cert

Thank you Cavender Subaru of Norman! 💙👏 Through AdoptAClassroom.org and Subaru Loves Learning, Cavender Subaru provided teachers at Adams Elementary with funding to purchase school supplies and/or resources they know are most needed to help their students thrive in the classroom. #NPSProud #NPSGoodThings

Ahoy NPS Mateys! Reagan Elementary celebrated International Talk Like a Pirate Day 🏴‍☠️🦜 The Roadrunners used this unique holiday to dress up, enjoy pirate-themed literacy activities, and read pirate adventures showing reading be the true treasure and books be the maps. #NPSProud #NPSGoodThings

🍞🥪 Fresh and tasty news from NPS and Sodexo! Both Norman High and Norman North now have delis serving up delicious sandwiches daily. Three kinds of bread baked daily... fresh veggies... an option to toast it... these sandwiches are as cool as the lunch crews! #NPSProud #NPSGoodThings

💙 Thank You OECU for loving on our teachers by giving away backpacks full of teaching supplies! Autumn Buckingham, a Resource Teacher at Jackson Elementary School, was one of the lucky recipients! #NPSProud #NPSGoodThings

Welcome to Kennedy Elementary Lisa 💙✨ Previously serving as a special education teacher at Roosevelt Elementary, Lisa has joined Amber and Miranda as the new Assistant Principal at Kennedy Elementary School.

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🌟 Congratulations to our National Merit Semifinalists! 🌟 We are #NPSProud of the students from Norman High and Norman North named National Merit Semifinalists! 🎓 Their hard work and dedication have earned them a place among the top academic achievers in the nation. Let’s celebrate their incredible accomplishments as #NPSGoodThings and cheer them on as they move forward in this prestigious competition! 🎉👏 For more, go to https://bit.ly/25NPSNMSemis

✈️ Thank you Boeing! ✈️ We are incredibly grateful to Boeing for their generous donation of $125,000 to the Oklahoma Aviation Academy! This gift, as part of the Boeing Global Engagement Oklahoma Grant, will support the next generation of aviation professionals right here in Oklahoma. 🚀 Together, we're soaring to new heights in education and innovation! 🌟 #NPSProud #NPSGoodThings

Did you know that students involved in the arts are more likely to excel academically? The arts teach discipline, focus, and perseverance—skills that translate into success in all areas of life. This week, we celebrate the connection between art and academic achievement! #ArtsInEducation #NPSProud #NPSFineArts

Through the arts, students gain confidence by expressing themselves and stepping into new roles. Whether it's on stage, behind the camera, or with a paintbrush in hand, the arts empower our students to shine. Let’s celebrate this confidence-building week! #ArtsInEducation

NPS is changing the narrative on suicide. It's time to break the stigma, start conversations, and remind everyone that help is always available. Together, we can create a community of hope and support. For information about how NPS addresses suicide prevention, go to NormanPublicSchools.org/page/suicide-prevention #NPSMentalHealthMonday

Attendance Matters! 🎒 Every day counts—make sure your child is present and ready to learn! #BePresentYouMatter #NPSProud