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💙 Last Bell, First Steps. 💙 The halls won’t be the same without you. This group has filled our school with laughter, leadership, and unforgettable memories. As you step into your next chapter, know that you leave behind a legacy of kindness, courage, and Whippet pride. We love you, Class of 2025. Always.

🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓 Join us in celebrating Zoe, a proud member of the Class of 2025! Congratulations, Zoe! We’re so proud of you and excited to see where your journey takes you next. 💙🐾 #WhippetStrong #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2025

Trash Bash Success! 🗑️💪🐾 There’s nothing better than when our school and community come together—and today’s Trash Bash at the Corner proved just that! A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make this day such a success, especially to our amazing students who showed up ready to clean up and show pride in our town. Okeene looks better because of YOU! Tracy, Maddee, and Mr. Osmus-we could not have done it without you! After splitting into teams, students set out to compete in fun challenges while making a real difference. The overall winning team earned points for the heaviest object, heaviest bag, most unusual item, and best team name, earning a $50 donation to a club or group of their choice. 🏆 Team Results: Jail Barkers (Juniors & Seniors): Found the most tires and hauled in the heaviest object—a railroad tie! Sassy Sweepers (Incoming 7th, 8th, & Freshmen): Found the most unusual item—a dollhouse—AND had the heaviest bag and best team name! They decided to donate their $50 winnings to Gifted and Talented. (Thank you!) Trash Talkers (Sophomores): Came in with solid effort, great spirit and took great pictures! They certainly take home the win for having more students show up from their class compared to any other grade level. (Their winning photos will be posted later.) Bonus points were given for the best picture, silliest picture, and most tires collected—and those winning photos will be posted soon in a separate post, so stay tuned! Some of the crazy items found included a golf flag, golf ball, golfing glove, muffler, headlights, a turtle, tadpoles, and in the most heartwarming twist of the day—Jayce heard a cry coming from a dumpster. Mr. Hursh emptied it and rescued a tiny kitten, who is now safe, well-fed, and has been lovingly welcomed into a new kitty family with a very sweet mama cat. 🐱 It was truly a great day to be a Whippet—serving our town, making memories, and doing it all together!

REMINDER! 🗑️🌟 Trash Bash at the Corner –TODAY- Saturday, May 17 at 10:00 AM Calling all 7th–12th graders, community members, and anyone who wants to help! Join us for a highway clean-up as we work together to make Okeene look great! ✅ Earn community service hours ✅ Bring your friends ✅ Help us take pride in our town Let’s make a difference—see you there!

🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓 Join us in celebrating Wyatt, a proud member of the Class of 2025! Congratulations, Wyatt! We’re so proud of you and excited to see where your journey takes you next. 💙🐾 #WhippetStrong #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2025

REMINDER! 🗑️🌟 Trash Bash at the Corner – Saturday, May 17 at 10:00 AM Calling all 7th–12th graders, community members, and anyone who wants to help! Join us for a highway clean-up as we work together to make Okeene look great! ✅ Earn community service hours ✅ Bring your friends ✅ Help us take pride in our town Let’s make a difference—see you there!

The Great Water Write-Off: Watermelon Edition! 🍉💧 Today in our Great Water Write-Off challenge, we finally tasted the much-awaited watermelon-infused water—and it was a hit! Not only is this refreshing drink packed with vitamin C, but it also supports muscle recovery and may even help lower blood pressure. According to our classroom data, 99.9% of our 7th–9th graders liked or loved it, and 90% said they'd rather drink watermelon water than plain water! As we sip and reflect, we’re also deep into our water-themed essays and two powerful novels: The Giver by Lois Lowry and Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt. Both stories explore how water—and the choices we make around it—can carry deep meaning. In Tuck Everlasting, a single sip from a hidden spring grants eternal life. It leads us to wonder: 👉 Would you drink water that would make you live forever? Why or why not? In The Giver, people live without color, flavor, or choice—all for the sake of order and safety. 👉 Is a life without pain or risk worth living if it also means giving up joy, beauty, and freedom of choice? Today’s infused water might not change the world—but the conversations it inspires just might. We also felt incredibly lucky to celebrate Logan’s birthday today, a reminder of how special each year truly is—especially when compared to Tuck Everlasting, where time stands still and birthdays lose their meaning.

Attention 8th Grade & Senior Parents: Order forms for professional pictures are due Monday! 🎓📸

🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓 Join us in celebrating Trae, a proud member of the Class of 2025! Congratulations, Trae! We’re so proud of you and excited to see where your journey takes you next. 💙🐾 #WhippetStrong #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2025

Lily Mae Peacock brought home the GOLD MEDAL🥇in Bocce Ball at Special Olympics in Stillwater today! We are so proud of you, Lily! 👏🏼

Day 3 of the Great Water Write-Off: Lemon Lime Lift! 🍋 Today’s water twist was lemon lime, and our students had a lot to say! Described as sour, bitter, and yet super refreshing, this citrusy sip was a big hit. 🔹 75% of students said they’d choose lemon lime water over plain water. 🔹 90% liked or loved today’s flavor — a huge jump from the 42% who felt the same about mint cucumber! We also learned some awesome health facts: lemon lime water is packed with vitamin C, helps with digestion, and supports your liver and kidneys. And the best part? The hype for tomorrow’s mystery water is real — students are buzzing with guesses, and the excitement is through the roof! Stay tuned! 🔍 Clue 1: Riddle Me This I’m red or pink but grow in green, I’m juicy sweet, a summer queen. I’m made of water, mostly so— What fruit am I? Take a guess, let’s go! 🧠 Clue 2: Math + Science Puzzle This mystery fruit is made of approximately 92% water. If you ate 300 grams of it, how many grams would be water? (Hint: Knowing this fruit helps solve the puzzle.) 📚 Clue 3: Trivia Time In ancient Egypt, seeds from this fruit were buried with kings to ensure hydration in the afterlife. It’s also a distant cousin to cucumbers, pumpkins, and squash. What fruit is it? Use these clues to keep the excitement high and the guesses rolling in!

Day 2 of the Great Water Write-Off! 💧 Today we tasted cucumber mint water—and even sampled fresh mint leaves! We debated (with great arguments!) how much you can add to water before it stops being just water. We also explored the water cycle and crunched the numbers on today’s water reviews. 💬 Student Reactions: 14% loved cucumber mint water 28% liked it 58% said no thanks! When given the choice, 68% of students said they’d rather stick with regular water, while 32% would choose cucumber mint again. We added argumentative essays to our writing options and began drafting. We also discovered that cucumber mint water is full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits—bonus! Writing, tasting, learning—we’re soaking it all in!

The Great Water Write-Off! 💧 Day 1 This week, our 7th, 8th, and Freshman English students dove headfirst into a refreshing new project we’re calling "The Great Water Write-Off!" We kicked things off Monday with research about the importance of water—why our Earth and every living thing depends on it. Students read nonfiction books, dug into fascinating facts, and explored how hydration impacts our health and our world. Each day, we’re taste-testing a different type of water (yes, water can be exciting!) and preparing to write one of four papers: opinion, informative, persuasive, or compare and contrast. At the end of the week, we’ll vote on our favorite water and show off our writing skills like never before. Stay tuned—because these students are bringing the flavor to writing!

🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓 Join us in celebrating Sydney, a proud member of the Class of 2025! Congratulations, Sydney! We’re so proud of you and excited to see where your journey takes you next. 💙🐾 #WhippetStrong #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2025

Market Day in 2nd grade was an exciting way to become an entrepreneur and learn all about our economy. Students worked together to design a store front and create items for 1st graders to purchase.🤑

7th–9th Grade Book Report Brilliance! Our 7th–9th ELA students absolutely crushed their Semester 2 book reports! Each student read a fictional chapter book, gave a thoughtful summary to the class, and brought a food item that creatively connected to their book. The level of application and critical thinking it took to link literature with something tangible like food is truly impressive—and they mastered it. They are not just great readers, but confident speakers and skilled presenters. Watching them shine and share their ideas with such clarity and creativity was a highlight of the semester. Their growth this year has been incredible, and I could not be prouder! Creative & Crazy Book Report Foods Our students went all out connecting food to their nonfiction reads! Check out some of the amazing (and wild!) items they brought: 🍝 Cupcakes topped with “spaghetti and meatball” candy 🍬 Gummy bears linked to survival stories 🏍️ Dirt bike track cake—complete with icing trails and ramps 🍰 Homemade cheesecake to represent sweet success 🚫🍹 “Don’t Drink and Drive” mocktails with a powerful message 📿 Candy necklaces to tie in personal journeys and identity 📘 Cakes decorated like the actual front cover of their book 🍕 Pizza, representing teamwork and sharing in a sports memoir 🎨 Apple pie and SO much more! These students didn’t just read—they connected, created, and wowed us all. Their level of insight and creativity was truly unforgettable. Thank you Mrs. Feely for helping us find great books and thank you to the parents for the support at home with their food!

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Update! 8 PM! Celebrate at the Corner and honk them to the Fieldhouse!

🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓 Join us in celebrating Pablo, a proud member of the Class of 2025! Congratulations, Pablo! We’re so proud of you and excited to see where your journey takes you next. 💙🐾 #WhippetStrong #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2025