The 2026–2027 Alva Public Schools Enrollment is NOW OPEN! It’s time to enroll for the upcoming school year! We can’t wait to welcome our students back for another great year. New APS Students: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/5044/Aps/a7adfddc-369c-4725-b9ec-0b77794447b3/Sylogisted__WenGage__user_accoutn_request.pdf?disposition=inline Returning APS Students: https://oked.sylogist.com/Alva/account/login?ReturnUrl=%2fAlva Enroll today to ensure your student is ready for the first day of school. If you have any questions during the enrollment process, please contact your child’s school site, and they’ll be happy to assist you.

Alva Public Schools is excited to welcome Daniel Riojas to Alva Middle School as the 7th Grade Geography teacher and coach. Originally from Laverne, Oklahoma, Daniel earned his bachelor's degree in Health and Sports Science Education from Northwestern Oklahoma State University. He and his wife, Edna, who also graduated from NWOSU with a bachelor's degree in Psychology, are excited to begin this new chapter. As he starts his first year in education, Daniel is looking forward to meeting his students and fellow educators while learning something new every day. Welcome to the Goldbug family, Daniel!

Alva Middle School is excited to welcome Lanae Love as the new Secretary at AMS for the 2026–2027 school year!

Lanae is excited to begin this new chapter at Alva Middle School. She and her fiancé, Brandon, have a one-year-old son named Kai, who keeps them busy and smiling.

Lanae is looking forward to getting to know the students and staff, building relationships, and making many great memories throughout the school year. Welcome to the Goldbug family, Lanae!

Alva Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar

Our Alva High School TSA students recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to compete at the National TSA Conference after qualifying for nationals. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community and everyone who donated, these students were able to have an unforgettable experience while representing Alva on the national stage.

National Competitors & Results
▪️Daisy Ceniceros – Top 10 National Finalist in Photography
▪️Kynlee Murrow & Kayla Maier – National Qualifiers in Forensics
▪️Daisy Ceniceros & Jozlin Campbell – National Competitors in STEM Mass Media
▪️Daisy Ceniceros, Jozlin Campbell & Kynlee Murrow – National Competitors in On-Demand Video

Congratulations to these outstanding students on their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments. We are proud of the way they represented Alva High School and our community on the national stage.

Alva Public Schools 2026–2027 Enrollment Opens July 22! Enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year opens Wednesday, July 22! The enrollment link will be available that day. We are looking forward to another wonderful school year and can’t wait to welcome our students back! If you have any questions during the enrollment process, please contact your child’s school site, and they’ll be happy to assist you.

Alva Public Schools is excited to announce Mr. Dalton Beeler as our Alva High School Interim Principal for the 2026-2027 school year! A proud Alva native and AHS Class of 2010 graduate, Mr. Beeler earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Entering his 12th year in education, he has experience teaching, coaching, and serving as Assistant High School/Middle School Principal and District Athletic Director. Mr. Beeler and his wife, Emily, are proud parents to Sutton, Grady, Townes, and Ruthie, and are excited to continue serving the Alva community. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Beeler as he begins this new role. We look forward to a great school year ahead!

Have a safe and happy 4th of July!

Pre-K Screenings for the 2026–2027 School Year! •Will be held July 7, 8, and 9. 📅 Choose the date and time that works best for your family by signing up using the link below or by scanning the QR code. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BACA629ABF85-64633747-2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in today's election. No matter how the election turns out, Alva Public Schools is grateful to this community for your engagement and your time.

#ASymbolOfExcellence

TODAY is the LAST Come-and-Go Site Tour at Washington, Longfellow & Lincoln Elementariesy — 1:00–4:00 PM. No registration needed. Come at any time during that window.

Today is also the last day of early voting (polls close at 2 PM).

#ASymbolOfExcellence

Thank you for your dedication to our students and to Alva Public Schools. Your commitment to students, colleagues, and our community has left a lasting impact on countless lives. Your years of service reflect not only loyalty and perseverance, but also a genuine passion for making a difference. We are grateful for the positive influence you have had on our schools and the legacy you leave behind.

TONIGHT: Town Hall Meeting at the Alva Middle School cafeteria — 6:30 PM. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from Alva Public Schools about the 2026 Student Investment Plan. All community members are welcome. Livestream is available by clicking the link below.

https://youtube.com/live/FOWW-TDKgh4?feature=share

#ASymbolOfExcellence

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Congratulations to our District Rising Star, Delaney Blankenship!

Just five years ago, Mrs. Blankenship was sitting in these very classrooms as a student. Today, she stands at the front of one, inspiring and educating the next generation. As a first-year teacher and our district's Rising Star nominee, she has already demonstrated that teaching is exactly where she is meant to be.

Her passion for students, commitment to excellence, and ability to build meaningful connections with learners make her an outstanding educator and role model. We are proud to recognize Mrs. Blankenship and look forward to the positive impact she will continue to make in the lives of her students for years to come.

📣 Early voting starts TODAY.
June 11 & 12 — 8 AM to 6 PM
June 13 — 8 AM to 2 PM
Woods County Election Board: 407 Government St
Find your polling location: oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp.html

Join us for a town-hall discussion this Friday at Alva Middle School to answer any questions you have about the upcoming school bond election! This was originally scheduled as a virtual meeting, but has been moved to an in-person meeting to better answer any questions you may have. Please submit questions you would like addressed by 12:00 noon on Friday at the link below. The meeting will be live streamed for those who want to watch from home. A link to the live stream will be posted to the school website at https://www.alvaschools.com/page/aps-2026-bond-issue and also shared on social media prior to the event.

https://forms.gle/18KfDAKuXMKuZRJw6

You are also invited to tour the elementary school buildings on Saturday from 1:00-4:00.

Happy Retirement to Karen Mead and Rhett Wooten!

Thank you both for your many years of dedicated service to Alva Public Schools and for the positive impact you have made on countless students throughout your careers. Your commitment, passion, and contributions to our school community have left a lasting legacy.

You will be greatly missed by students, staff, and families alike. Wishing you both happiness, good health, and many wonderful adventures in this exciting new chapter of life. Enjoy your retirement, you have certainly earned it!

Some have suggested this bond is about attracting new families to Alva. That's part of the conversation, but it's not the main one. Alva’s elementary enrollment has stayed relatively steady for more than a decade.

Here's what Alva's elementary (PK-5th Grade) average daily membership actually shows:
📊 2011: 483.85 students
📊 2015: 572.25 students
📊 2020: 553.25 students
📊 2025: 550.49 students
📊 2011-2025 Average: 544.77 students

Alva Public Schools has maintained stable enrollment for years — through the oilfield leaving in 2017–18 and through COVID. That stability reflects a community committed to its kids and its schools.

Congratulations to Kanon Collins on being named District Teacher of the Year!

For the past eleven years, Kanon has made a lasting impact on the students and families of Alva Public Schools through her dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence in education. Her passion for teaching and genuine care for her students are evident in everything she does.

Thank you, Kanon, for the positive difference you make each day and for the countless lives you have influenced along the way.

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!

Several members of the Alva Band of Gold had the opportunity to participate in the K101 Classic Bowl Honor Band. Students spent three days at camp rehearsing, building friendships, and sharpening their musical skills before delivering an outstanding halftime performance at the K101 Classic Bowl football game.

Congratulations to our K101 Honor Band participants:
Franco Alvarez-Cruz
Itzel Cruz
Ember Andrews
Jack Barker
Emma Eckhardt
Kyler Fowler
Hudson Killman
Jace Kirkpatrick
Nolan Lau
Kaydance McGee
Dayton Murry
Elijah Newton
Samuel Newton
Matthew Pannell
Lyla Schmidt
Emry Williams

We are proud of these students for representing Alva with excellence and showcasing their talent, dedication, and hard work throughout the weekend. 🎶💛🖤