District Contest Results – Hosted by NWOSU

Congratulations to the Alva Middle School and High School vocal students on an outstanding showing at yesterday’s district contest hosted by NWOSU.

Alva Middle School received Highest Superior ratings on stage and Excellent ratings in sight reading.

Three middle school soloists also competed and earned Highest Superior ratings:
• Joplin Bradt
• Jackson Wooten
• Ryne Hansen

In the High School Division, all entries received Highest Superior ratings and will be advancing to State.

Advancing groups include:
• Alva High School Concert Choir (also received a Superior sight-reading score)
• Alva Men’s Ensemble
• Alva Women’s Ensemble
• Avery Goss & Madeline Ryerson – Duet

Soloists advancing to State:
Avery Goss
Madeline Ryerson
Dash Dickey
Kylee Logsdon
Cole Justice
Michael Arndt
Russell Smiley
Merritt Mantz
Frankie Evans
Nevaeh Steffen
Savelina Ofiu
Lyla Schmidt

A special thank you to our accompanists Rejeana Wiebener and Cindy Goss for their support.

Congratulations to all of these students on their hard work and success!

In February, several of Dr. Simon’s Teach Oklahoma students attended NWOSU’s Future Educators Day, where they took part in a wonderful and educational experience.

Students heard from the keynote speaker, the Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, and participated in several breakout sessions throughout the day.

On March 2, Music Appreciation students welcomed special guest Chuck Belknap, professional piano tuner.

He demonstrated how he tunes an upright piano and shared insight into his career in piano tuning. Mr. Belknap also spoke about his background in education, having taught instrumental, vocal, and general music before serving as a principal.

Alva Band Concert 🎶
Join us Thursday at 6:00 PM in the AMS Cafeteria for an evening of great music and student talent.

Come out and support our band!

Giving of the Green! 💚

Join us Monday, March 23 at 6:00 PM in the AHS Auditorium for a great evening in support of our High School Show Choir.

Tickets are available from any HS Show Choir Booster Club parent or can be purchased at the door.

Come out and support these talented students!

AMS 2nd semester STEM classes put their cardboard boat designs to the test at the NWOSU Wellness Center.

1st place:: Emma Nickle, Haylea Murry, Jared Galindo, and Zoey Gagnon

2nd place: Cruz Murrow, Graeson Smith, Olivia Reagan, and Carla Ayala

Special thanks to Olivia and the NWOSU wellness center for letting us use the pool!

The 6th grade Career Fair was a great success, giving students hands-on exposure to a wide variety of career pathways with the help of Northwest Technology Center and several local businesses and organizations.

Lincoln students had an exciting opportunity to experience a mobile planetarium on Friday, February 6. Ron Mallory presented engaging astronomy concepts inside the Ad Astra Mobile Planetarium, and students had a blast exploring and learning all about space.

Gotcha Ride Along with the Police Department

The Alva Middle School and Alva High School Show Choirs attended the Duncan Show Choir Contest on 2/11, enjoying a full day of performances while competing against 24 schools.

AHS Gold Rush! earned Overall Best Choreography and Best in Class 3A, while AMS Gold Rush! Jr. also brought home Best in Class 3A.

The students represented Alva with excellence, and there is great excitement for their upcoming contests in Enid and at Edmond Santa Fe this spring.

Mrs. Hada’s 7th grade students had the opportunity to visit Mrs. Ledbetter’s Pre-K class to read with them!

Our AMS students did a wonderful job sharing stories, modeling strong reading skills, and building connections with the youngest learners in our district. The smiles, laughter, and excitement over books made it such a special time for everyone involved. 📚💛

Congratulations!
The high school TSA group went to Oologah and had a lot of success:
1st in Tech Bowl Ben Kriegh, Endy Barraza, Kayla Maier
1st Extemporaneous Speech Jozlin Campbell
1st Career Prep Jozlin Campbell
1st Forensics Daisy Ceniceros
2nd Pin Design Libby Keller
2nd Extemporaneous Speech Daisy Ceniceros
2nd photographic technology Nelson Zheng
3rd Career prep Nelson Zheng
3rd Pin Design Nelson Zheng

Today is the last day to order!

Congratulations to the February Alva Rotary Students of the Month
Emry Williams and Brynden Hunt

Gotcha Ride Along with the Police Department

Although School Counseling Week was last week, our appreciation continues!

We are incredibly grateful for our outstanding school counselors and the dedication, compassion, and support you show to our students, families, faculty, and staff each and every day. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we truly appreciate all that you do. Thank you for making a difference! 💛

The AHS Band of Gold visited Lincoln Elementary to perform for the 5th graders and hosted an “Instrument Petting Zoo,” giving students the opportunity to see, touch, and try out a variety of instruments. It was a fun and interactive way to introduce them to the world of band and music! 🎶

Alva Public Schools

We are so proud to celebrate Mary Tyree on being selected as a Finalist for Oklahoma Teacher of the Year! This incredible honor is a testament to her dedication, leadership, and the lasting impact she makes on her students each and every day. Mary represents our school and community with excellence, heart, and unwavering commitment to education. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition and Good Luck moving forward.