Norman PTA Council

06/11/2026

Share with your teachers!

Hey Oklahoma teachers!
You can apply for the CLASS Grant now!

Eligible educators can apply for up to $5,000 for classroom supplies, materials and equipment. Applications close June 30.

Every purchase from the Imagine Oklahoma Shop helps make a difference.

Proceeds from the Imagine Oklahoma Shop assist in funding the CLASS Grant, helping provide up to $5,000 for classroom supplies, materials and equipment.

Links below ⬇️

imagineoklahoma.shop

oklahoma.gov/education/divisions/teacher-recruitment-retention/office-of-teacher-recruitment-and-retention/teacher-induction-program/oklahoma-classroom-learning-and-school-supplies-class-grant.html

06/01/2026

Happening NOW! Please review and contact your School Board member if you have any thoughts or concerns!

Tomorrow is Norman Public Schools' annual Strategic Plan Meeting. This is a special board meeting and open to the public at the Nancy O'Brian Center. It starts at 8:30 am and goes until ??? Typically, they are a daylong affair, and the Board and Cabinet discuss directions for the next school year.

Among the topics slated to be addressed:
Baldridge Award (8:30-9 am)

Systems for Student Success
-Transcend
-Staffing (Leadership and Staff development)
-Continuous Improvement
-Stakeholder Communication: family and community communication and surveys
-Realignment of district resources

Student Well-Being
-Nutrition
-Safety and security
-Mental health
-Anti-Bullying
-Equity and Affordability

Student Achievement
-AI & Technology (cell phones and labs)
-Student behavior
-Pathways and Portfolios
-Special Needs

If you'd like to send me a note about any of these topics, now is the time. I'd love to see you there if you want to listen in. It is casual come-and-go.

05/14/2026

Only a few more days to apply! Don't miss your chance to recognize your hardest working volunteers and PTA supporters at this summer's OKPTA Convention!

05/01/2026

Tonight we celebrate amazing students, parents, and teachers! At our last meeting of the year, we awarded student scholarships to five amazing seniors from Norman High School PTA, our Elementary and Secondary Volunteers of the Year, and we elected new Council officers! What a great way to end the year and get excited for next year!

Scholarship Winners:
Grant Maher
Collin Patterson
Sydney Rice
Harris Volentine
Owen Westmoreland

Elementary Volunteer of the Year: Andrea Green
Secondary Volunteer of the Year: Grant Rodriguez

Elected Council Officers:
President: Katie Cruz-Long
Vice President: Vacant
Secretary: Kim Osmani

04/24/2026

04/23/2026

Don't miss this fun new event at Norman High School this weekend!

04/19/2026

03/30/2026

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