WELCOME BACK, GOLDBUGS! Alva Public Schools is excited to welcome all of our students and staff back for the 2026–2027 school year! We hope everyone has a fantastic year filled with learning, growth, great memories, and plenty of Goldbug pride! 📸 We want to see your Goldbugs! Share your first-day-of-school pictures in the comments below! Have a great year, Goldbugs! Go Bugs! 💛🖤

Alva Public Schools welcomes Tori Tyler!
Tori joins Lincoln Elementary as a 5th Grade Paraprofessional. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Counseling.

Tori is excited to work with students who need extra support, gain valuable experience, and learn alongside the wonderful staff at Lincoln. Her future goal is to work with children in the 1st–5th grade age range.

Outside of school, Tori enjoys spending time with her two children, four sisters, and eight nieces and nephews.

Welcome to Alva Public Schools, Tori! We’re excited to have you on the Goldbug team! 💛

Before the first day of school, please make sure you have completed AND SUBMITTED your student’s online enrollment. To complete enrollment: alvaschools.com → Sylogist Login → Student Records Portal Please double-check that all information is complete and that you have clicked SUBMIT so your student’s enrollment is finalized. Also, please remember to complete the AHS Handbook Acknowledgement Form that was previously shared. Thank you for helping us get everything ready for a great start to the 2026–2027 school year. Go Goldbugs! 💛🖤

Alva FFA Members 🍦
The Alva FFA Chapter would like to invite all FFA members to our Annual Ice Cream Social on Monday, August 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the Alva Pool!

Hot dogs will be provided, and if you're able to bring ice cream to share, we'd greatly appreciate it.

We look forward to a fun evening of food, fellowship, and kicking off another great year. We hope to see you there!

Lincoln Parents & Students! •Back To School Night

Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, Alva Public Schools has updated its bell schedule to comply with Oklahoma Senate Bill 1481. The new law requires elementary students (Kindergarten-5th grade) to receive a minimum of 40 minutes of daily recess. To meet this requirement while maintaining the state’s required instructional time, adjustments were made to the school day. Thank you for your understanding and support as we implement these state-mandated changes.

Washington Families, You're Invited! Join us for Health University during Back-to-School Night on Tuesday, August 11, from 4:00–7:00 PM in the Washington Gym! 🏫 👩‍🏫 Meet your child's teacher, then head over to our Health Fair where you'll meet a variety of local health and wellness professionals dedicated to helping your family stay healthy, active, and informed! ❤️🩺🥦🏃‍♀️ ✨ Learn about healthy habits ✨ Discover fun ways to stay active ✨ Connect with community resources ✨ Get the new school year started on the right foot! We can't wait to see all of our Washington families there! Let's kick off an amazing school year together! 🍎✏️💙💛 #WashingtonWECC #BackToSchool #HealthUniversity #HealthyFamilies #GoldbugPride

Keystone Food Service is hiring Kitchen Staff at Alva Public Schools. For information or to apply, contact Nelda Guthrie, Regional Manager for Keystone Food Service. 405-612-0938 or email at neldag@keystonefoodservice.com

All Alva High School parents are asked to click on the link below to view the AHS Student Handbook and check the box at the bottom of the form to agree that you have been informed of all rules and expectations for your high school students. https://forms.gle/b4kNx4amDLTTNJut8

AHS Important Dates!

Attention, Incoming AHS Freshmen!
The Alva High School Student Council invites all incoming freshmen to attend Freshman Orientation!

This is a great opportunity to:
▪️Pick up your class schedule
▪️Tour the high school
▪️Learn everything you need to know about AHS
▪️Get your questions answered before the first day of school

We can't wait to welcome the Class of 2030 to Alva High School! Go Goldbugs!

Dear Families 🖤💛 We are excited to announce that we adopted a new form of school-to-home communication at ALVA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. ParentSquare is designed to keep parents informed and facilitate participation at school. It provides a safe way for the school principal, teachers, staff, and parents/guardians to: •Send and receive school and class information •Share pictures and files •See calendar items •Sign up to volunteer and much more . . . all in one centralized place! All school/grade level and classroom information will now be sent to your computer or phone via email and/or text or you can download the free App. Make sure to download the app to join in and not miss out on information!

AMS Info! We are excited to hand out student schedules! Before a schedule can be released, the student’s enrollment must be fully completed by a parent or guardian. If you have not yet enrolled your student, please complete the enrollment process before coming to pick up their schedule. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for a great school year! 🖤💛

AHS Class Schedules will be ready for pick up next week!

Alva Public Schools is excited to welcome Mia Wade as a 4th Grade Teacher at Lincoln Elementary! Mia brings 10 years of experience in education and holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.
She and her husband, Ronnie, have been together for 11 years and have a 13-year-old son, Weston. Their family stays busy with three dogs and a farm full of cows, pigs, chickens, ducks, a goose, turkeys, and cats! Mia is looking forward to meeting new faces, building relationships, and working with students and staff throughout the school year. Welcome to the Goldbug family, Mia!

The 2026–2027 school year is quickly approaching!

Be sure to mark your calendars for Meet the Teacher! This is a great opportunity to visit your student’s school, meet their teachers, and get ready for another great year at Alva Public Schools.

We’re looking forward to welcoming our students and families back and seeing you soon!

Alva Public Schools is Hiring!
We are looking to fill a few paraprofessional positions for the upcoming school year!

We’re searching for individuals who have a positive, compassionate outlook and a heart for supporting students. If you’re dependable, caring, and would love the opportunity to make a difference each day, we’d love to have you join our team!

Come be a part of the Goldbug family!

Apply Online Today!
https://www.alvaschools.com/page/employment-at-aps

Alva Public Schools is excited to welcome Ronda Martin as a Speech-Language Pathologist at WECC! Ronda brings 19 years of experience and holds a Master of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Oklahoma State University.
A graduate of Alva High School with family in the area, Ronda is excited to be back in the Alva community. She is looking forward to getting to know the staff and students and making connections throughout the school year.
Welcome to the Goldbug family, Ronda!

Miss Alva • August 22nd

Join us for a fun and exciting evening as we come together to support and celebrate our outstanding teens! We look forward to a wonderful night showcasing these incredible young ladies and all their hard work.