📢 Longfellow Spell-A-Thon is Here! 📢 Support our students and help fund field trips, AR prizes, PBIS incentives, and more! 🏆✏️ 📅 Now through March 7th 📝 Students will spell 50 words 💰 Sponsors can donate per correct word or give a flat donation Want to donate online? Use the QR code and add your student’s name for credit toward their prize package! 🎉 No student? Just type "donate" when prompted, and we’ll apply your gift to a student in need. Thank you for supporting Longfellow! 💙

Alva Public Schools will be open and resume classes & activities beginning tomorrow, Thursday, February 20th. Wind chills are forecasted to be much better, but it is still cold. Please ensure students are dressed appropriately for the weather. Thank you for your support of APS. It's a GREAT DAY to be a GOLDBUG!

Please disregard the previous message. Due to extremely cold temperatures APS will hold a virtual day tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19th. Please check your Rooms for information regarding virtual assignments. Stay safe and warm.

🌟Longfellow Students of the Week

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🎉💖 Mrs. Thomas' class had a fun-filled Valentine's Day celebration! 💖🎉 The students learned how to make heart-shaped quesadillas and indulged in some scrumptious chocolate mug cakes! 🍽️🍫 It was a day full of creativity, laughter, and tasty treats. 🧑‍🍳❤️ Thank you to the Woods County Extension office for letting us borrow their heart-shaped cookie cutters and Mrs. Hurst for letting us use your FACS kitchen. Happy Valentine's Day from our class to yours! 💌

🌟Longfellow Ride Along Officer Jayce Cline, David Self, Max Robison, Officer Tim Clapp Officer Jayce Cline, Sawyer Woodruff, Eliana Clapp, Officer Tim Clapp

Alva Public Schools 2025-2026 District Calendar. Please click or copy the link to view the 2025-2026 Alva Schools calendar for next year. https://5il.co/37mm4

Washington ECC has been full of great behavior during the month of January! Here are our three Top Gotcha Recipients for January! Congratulations!

Due to adverse weather conditions, Alva Public Schools will be closed today, February 12. Please stay safe! Thank you for your support of Alva Public Schools. It's a GREAT DAY to be a GOLDBUG!

🌟 Celebrating Our Amazing School Counselors! Alva Public Schools would like to recognize this incredible team of school counselors for their dedication and hard work! 💙✨ Last week was Counselor Appreciation Week, and we want to make sure they know just how much we value everything they do for our students and staff. Thank you for your guidance, support, and commitment to making a difference every day!

🚨 Reminder! Tomorrow, APS students will have an early release day!

These members of Dr. Halah Simon’s Teach Oklahoma Class had the opportunity to attend Future Educators Day at NWOSU. It was a wonderful event. The 2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Rachel Keith, a high school teacher in Ada, served as the event's keynote speaker.

🌟Longfellow Students of the Week

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Week, one of our classes had a special guest reader from OG&E! 🌟 She shared an inspiring children's story about Dr. King and even gifted our library a free copy of the book! 📖💙 A huge thank you to OG&E for this wonderful partnership and for helping us celebrate the legacy of Dr. King in such a meaningful way

🌟Longfellow Students of the Week

🌟Josie Melton's "flamboyant" victory at the AMS Spelling Bee has us all in awe! 🌟 She, along with runners-up Jaydia Green and Anna Kelly, showcased their exceptional spelling skills through five challenging rounds. Best of luck to Josie as she prepares for the online test to qualify for the regional bee on March 8 at OCCC in OKC. Keep shining bright!

🌱🔬 Exploring Life & Reproduction! 8th-grade science students at Alva Middle School took a deep dive into the fascinating world of life cycles and reproduction strategies! 🎓✨ They researched a plant or animal of their choice, exploring how these organisms ensure their genetics are passed on to future generations. Students then showcased their findings through engaging presentations, demonstrating their knowledge of survival, adaptation, and the science of reproduction.

🌟Longfellow Elementary Fire Department Ride Along Firefighter Bennett Sam, Paxton Graham, Memphis Bradt, and Waylon Vickery

🎙️ Goldbug Media Network Presents: Podcast Episode 1! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA7j02yp0ww&themeRefresh=1 Tune in to our very first episode featuring Dr. Nighswonger, Mr. Brashears, Mr. Eckhardt, and Willy McClure as they bring insights, stories, and conversations you won’t want to miss! Stay connected, stay informed, and be part of the conversation!