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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! 🎉👏

Congratulations to the Irving and Longfellow Speech and Debate students who competed this past weekend and earned trophies in their categories! 👏⚖️ 🏆 1st Place in Monologue 🏆 2nd Place in Humorous/Dramatic Interpretation 🏆 2nd Place in Prose/Poetry 🏆 4th place honorable mention in Public Forum Debate Go Cougars and Lions! #NPSProud #NPSGoodThings #NPSFineArts

🥁 And the four Norman Public Schools Teacher of the Year Finalists are... 🔵 Kayla Melton, Kennedy Elementary, Kindergarten 🔵 Brittany Love, Lincoln Elementary, Teacher Librarian 🔵 Shane Zumwalt, Longfellow Middle School, Spanish Teacher 🔵 Dr. Bryan Frenette, Norman High School, Science Teacher One finalist will be named the 2025 NPS District Teacher of the Year at the district’s annual Celebration of Excellence banquet on April 11. Please join us in congratulating these exceptional educators. #NPSProud #NPSGoodThings

It is Kindness Week! 🤗 NPS Elementary Schools will be participating in Kindness Bingo! Talk to your child about their kind acts throughout the week and help them get a blackout! 🔵

🎶✨ What a night to remember! Our Messages of Hope, Determination & Unity: A Black History Month Celebration was a breathtaking celebration of culture, history, and unity. The music. The spoken words. The dances. Thanks to all who participated in the powerful performances that uplifted and inspired us all. Let’s continue to honor, learn, and celebrate Black history every day. 💙🎼

Success Starts with Consistency 🗓️ Regular attendance creates strong habits for lifelong learning.

🌟 Senior Spotlight: Hannah 🌟 While attending Norman High School, Hannah was in cheer, student council, Kindness Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Rotary, AAPIA, FCA, and National Honors Society. She appreciates her time at High because "with the help of amazing mentors and peers, I have been prepared and educated to be the best leader and version of myself for the next steps in life!" Where her next step (college) will be is undecided but Hannah knows she wants to study elementary education. Congratulations and good luck! We are so #NPSproud of you! 🎓 💙

📚 Celebrate Black History Month with the power of storytelling! Our NPS librarians have suggested some great books to explore. These books highlight inspiring stories, history, and voices that deserve to be heard. What’s on your reading list? 📚✨ #BlackHistoryMonth #NPSProud #NPSReads

🌟 Congratulations to the NPS student-athletes who signed their National Letter of Intent today to further their athletic play at the college level. 👏 Thank you to their coaches who played an important role in this process! 💙 #NPSProud #NPSGoodThings

🌟 Congratulations to the NPS student-athletes who signed their National Letter of Intent today to further their athletic play at the college level. 👏 Thank you to their coaches who played an important role in this process! 💙 #NPSProud #NPSGoodThings

KoKo, the Kindness Koala, is bringing Kindness Challenges to Jackson Elementary in the weeks leading up to Kindness Week! At the end of each school day, KoKo goes on an adventure, and it is a surprise which classroom she ends up in! She brings a Kindness Challenge with her to each classroom. For example, she may challenge students to share their supplies, write a kind note to a teacher or another student, or play with a new friend at recess. KoKo is spreading kindness one challenge at a time!

🔵 Learn more about Pre-K in Norman Public Schools 🔵 To help navigate the process of enrollment for Fall 2025 or to learn more about our programs, consider attending one of our community events. Six for you to choose from: Feb 20 • 9am • Intergenerational Pre-K at Grace Skilled Nursing Feb 24 • 9am at Truman Primary Feb 25 • 9am at Lincoln Elementary Feb 25 • 1:30pm at Jackson Elementary March 3 • 9am at Kennedy Elementary March 4 • 9am at Madison Elementary For more information, call the Early Childhood Office at 405-366-0531 or email jaylynnr@normanps.org

It's National School Counseling Week. All this week we're highlighting our outstanding NPS School Counselors on our Facebook and Instagram stories. Watch to read all the #NPSGoodThings our Counselors do for our kiddos! 💙 #NPSProud

Join Norman Public Schools as we celebrate the rich heritage, contributions, and achievements of Black Americans. Today and every day we honor the powerful legacy and resilience of Black individuals who have shaped history. Let's learn, reflect, and uplift together. #BlackHistoryMonth #NPSProud

🎮 Calling all gamers! Think you have what it takes to be the champ? Sign up now for our Nexus eSports Tourney and show off your skills! 🏆🔥 Compete or watch as teams battle it out in PC title Valorant with 16 teams, Xbox title Marvel Rivals with 32 teams, and Switch title Smash Bros with 64 players. Compete or watch as teams battle it out in PC title Valorant with 16 teams, Xbox title Marvel Rivals with 32 teams, and Switch title Smash Bros with 64 players. 📅 Feb. 15-16 | 📍 Center for Arts and Learning | 🎟️ Register at successfund.com/EsportsNexus Don’t miss out on the action—spots are filling fast! 🚀

🎭 Congratulations to the Tigers and Timberwolves performers who earned Superior ratings at the Oklahoma Thespian Festival! 14 in total! 👏 Norman North: Lighting Design: Celia Jilge Solo Musical: Christopher Long Solo Musical: Kamilla Quiambao Duet Musical: Christopher Long, Kamilla Quiambao Thespian Scholar Recipients: Celia Jilge, Christopher Long Improv Challenge 1st Place: Max Dove, Jesse Dupler, Cole Gallagher, Christopher Long, Kamilla Quiambao Norman High: Stage Management: Keira Smith Solo Acting: Fischer Loffland Duet Acting: Maiolica Zinguer-Wojtkowski, Addison Crow Duet Acting: Kalei Smith, Keira Smith Solo Musical: Ava Lockett Duet Musical: Camille Dalton, May Lazar Group Musical: Maiolica Zinguer-Wojtkowski, Addison Crow, Ava Lockett, Zahara Boston, May Lazar Short Play: Kallan Switzer-McKinney All are now invited to compete at the International Thespian Festival in June!

🎉 Huge congratulations to Isaac Hundley for receiving congressional nominations to three prestigious service academies - the US Air Force Academy, US Military Academy at West Point, and US Naval Academy! 🌟 Your hard work, dedication, and leadership have earned you this incredible honor. We’re so #NPSProud of you! 👏 #NPSGoodThings Read more here: https://bit.ly/4hxzYiN

🌟 Senior Spotlight: Jamie 🌟 While attending Norman North High School, Jamie has been involved in DEN, SPUD, Rotary Interact, Beyond Bible Study, and Christians On Campus. She appreciates her time at North because she "experienced teachers who have shown me relationships that I hope to emulate as I move forward in teaching." Congratulations and good luck at OU Jamie! We are so #NPSproud of you! 🎓 💙

Attendance Matters Every Day 🌟 Whether it's Monday or Friday, make every school day count.

Last night, the Tigers and Timberwolves faced off in Clash Wrestling - a showcase of grit and sportsmanship. Both teams gave it their all, and the energy in the gym was electric! 💪🤼‍♂️ High won the girls dual; North won the boys.