River had a little fun with April Fools’ Day this year 🤭🧁
He brought in the cutest “cupcakes” to share with his class—complete with swirls of “frosting” and colorful sprinkles. Everyone thought they looked so good!
Turns out, they were actually cornbread with mashed potatoes on top 😄
The kids were definitely surprised, and the teachers got a good laugh watching all the reactions. It was all in good fun and made for a pretty memorable day 💛
Gotta love a harmless prank and a kid who enjoys making people smile!
He brought in the cutest “cupcakes” to share with his class—complete with swirls of “frosting” and colorful sprinkles. Everyone thought they looked so good!
Turns out, they were actually cornbread with mashed potatoes on top 😄
The kids were definitely surprised, and the teachers got a good laugh watching all the reactions. It was all in good fun and made for a pretty memorable day 💛
Gotta love a harmless prank and a kid who enjoys making people smile!
Congratulations to AJ Harmon for being chosen as an Honorable Mention for the 2026 OACA Academic Bowl All-State. We are SUPER proud of all the hard work she has put into the Tonkawa Academic Bowl program and would like to thank her for being an inspiration to all of her team members.
As we approach April, our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will be taking the Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP) assessments. These tests are an important opportunity for students to demonstrate their learning and growth. We want to ensure that every child feels confident and prepared for success.
How to Help Your Child Succeed:
Get a Good Night’s Rest – Ensure your child gets at least 8–10 hours of sleep each night before testing days. A well-rested mind helps with focus and performance.
Arrive on Time – Testing will begin promptly in the morning. Being on time allows your child to start the day stress-free and ready to do their best. Breakfast starts at 7:30 and ends at 7:55. Students need to be in their seats at 8:05.
Encouragement Matters – A positive attitude can make a big difference! Encourage your child to take their time, read carefully, and do their very best.
We appreciate your support in making testing days a smooth and successful experience for all students. If your child has appointments these days please see if you can reschedule as it is difficult to make up tests. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 580-628-2592 or email kvincent@tonkawa.k12.ok.us.
Thank you for your partnership in your child’s education!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Vincent
School Counselor/ Building Testing Coordinator
Tonkawa Elementary School
How to Help Your Child Succeed:
Get a Good Night’s Rest – Ensure your child gets at least 8–10 hours of sleep each night before testing days. A well-rested mind helps with focus and performance.
Arrive on Time – Testing will begin promptly in the morning. Being on time allows your child to start the day stress-free and ready to do their best. Breakfast starts at 7:30 and ends at 7:55. Students need to be in their seats at 8:05.
Encouragement Matters – A positive attitude can make a big difference! Encourage your child to take their time, read carefully, and do their very best.
We appreciate your support in making testing days a smooth and successful experience for all students. If your child has appointments these days please see if you can reschedule as it is difficult to make up tests. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 580-628-2592 or email kvincent@tonkawa.k12.ok.us.
Thank you for your partnership in your child’s education!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Vincent
School Counselor/ Building Testing Coordinator
Tonkawa Elementary School
Tonkawa Public Schools is delighted to share wonderful news! Thanks to the Oklahoma Geological Foundation, our students now have amazing opportunities to explore geology and paleontology. Their generous donation includes high-quality mineral and fossil sets for each student in 6th and 8th grade to provide hands-on learning, sparking curiosity in Earth's history. The Foundation has also significantly boosted our science curriculum with stunning museum-quality specimens for our permanent collection. We're incredibly grateful to the Oklahoma Geological Foundation for inspiring our young scientists!
TONKAWA ELEMENTARY: This Friday, March 27th is the last day to buy a yearbook online. We will still take cash or check but we are down to about 87 yearbooks left to sell.
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Tonkawa will be doing the Summer Food Program again this year and more information will be available soon.
🏴☠️ Ahoy, future Buccaneers! 🏴☠️
We’re ready to welcome our newest little crew members for Pre-K Pre-Enrollment! ⚓🧡🖤
📍 April 8 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fort Oakland Jr/Sr Building
📍 April 9 | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tonkawa Elementary School
Come aboard and let our Pre-K teachers meet and screen your young Bucs as they get ready to set sail on their learning adventure!
Please bring the following items: Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Immunization Record/Exemption Form, Proof of residency, and CDIB card (if applicable)
⚠️ Important Notice for Current Pre-K Families:
All current Pre-K students will NOT attend school on April 9 so our teachers can focus on screening incoming students.
👉 ONLY Pre-K classes will be out that day.
We can’t wait to meet our newest Buccaneers! 🏴☠️✨
We’re ready to welcome our newest little crew members for Pre-K Pre-Enrollment! ⚓🧡🖤
📍 April 8 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fort Oakland Jr/Sr Building
📍 April 9 | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tonkawa Elementary School
Come aboard and let our Pre-K teachers meet and screen your young Bucs as they get ready to set sail on their learning adventure!
Please bring the following items: Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Immunization Record/Exemption Form, Proof of residency, and CDIB card (if applicable)
⚠️ Important Notice for Current Pre-K Families:
All current Pre-K students will NOT attend school on April 9 so our teachers can focus on screening incoming students.
👉 ONLY Pre-K classes will be out that day.
We can’t wait to meet our newest Buccaneers! 🏴☠️✨
CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Reyes and Mrs. Fath for being named 2026 TEACHERS OF THE YEAR for HS and MH! Way to GO!
🏅📚 TES READING OLYMPICS! 📚🏅
Our librarian, Mrs. Bess, came up with a creative and fun way for our school to celebrate the Winter Olympics—by turning reading into its own Olympic event! ❄️
Students in PK–2nd grade and 3rd–5th grade competed in different reading “events” like:
📖 Reading a sports book
📰 Reading an article
❄️ Reading about the Olympics
🎨 Coloring an Olympic picture
📚 Reading a winter-themed book
…and more fun activities designed to keep our students engaged and excited about reading!
Once completed the students did a victory run in the morning assembly and were presented their gold medals. The finalist were awarded a surprise pizza party for participating.
It was a fantastic way to combine learning, creativity, and a little Olympic spirit. We’re so proud of all our readers for going for the gold in reading! 🥇📖
A huge thank you to Ponca City Rotary Club for donating new dictionaries to all our third graders. We appreciate you and your support!
A huge thank you to our amazing PTO for sponsoring our author visit at Tonkawa Schools! Because of PTO’s support, we were able to welcome author Suzanna Lynn to visit with our students.
Her visit was paid for entirely by PTO, using funds raised through generous community support and fundraisers like the Buc Dash. These events truly make special learning experiences like this possible!
Students loved hearing her story about her Corgi, Buddy, and had a great time asking questions and learning about what it’s like to be an author. Thank you again to PTO, Mrs. Bess for setting this event up, and everyone who supports our school!
Her visit was paid for entirely by PTO, using funds raised through generous community support and fundraisers like the Buc Dash. These events truly make special learning experiences like this possible!
Students loved hearing her story about her Corgi, Buddy, and had a great time asking questions and learning about what it’s like to be an author. Thank you again to PTO, Mrs. Bess for setting this event up, and everyone who supports our school!
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