Tonkawa Public Schools

TONKAWA ELEMENTARY SIGN UP NOW! Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday October 27th and Thursday 27th at TES from 3:15-6:00 and Wednesday October 28th from 3:30 to 5:00 at the Tonkawa Tribe. Click the link below to sign up.
https://parent-teacher-conferences.replit.app/

REMINDER! LAST DAY FOR MINI CHEER SIGN UPS! PLEASE TURN FORMS AND MONEY INTO THE TES OFFICE TODAY!

OCTOBER BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENUS.

SIGN UP FORMS ARE IN THE TES OFFICE. YOU MUST SIGN UP BY OCTOBER 1ST.

GET READY TO GLOW! CHEER ON OUR BUCS IN STYLE. ORDER FORMS IN THE TES OFFICE.

WE INVITE ALL OUR TES FAMILIES TO JOIN US IN OUR FIRST EVER TRUNK OR TREAT.

Tonkawa Band Booster Club Presents: BUCCANEER GLOW GEAR! Help the BUCS light up the night for the football game at home on October 9th! Order forms will go home this week. ORDERS DUE: OCTOBER 2ND.

Tonkawa Band Show Shirt Fundraiser
Orders due October 2nd
$20 (prepaid orders only)
Youth and Adult sizes available
Pay via Venmo: @mystireeder or CashApp: $MystiReeder
Include name, shirt size(s), and quantity
Contact: Mysti Reeder 580 491 0077

HOMECOMING EARLY RELEASE SCHEDULE.

TES SEE YOU AT THE POLE TOMORROW 9/23/26 AT 7:30 AM!

OUR TES SUPER STUDENTS!

MONDAYS DRESS UP DAY FOR TES! CLASS COLOR DAY!

Reminder! TES Picture day is FRIDAY!!!!

Ms. Heinrich's Summer Training, Impacting Tonkawa Mid-High Student Success!!!

Tonkawa Mid-High Educator Jacqualyn Heinrich Visits United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to Deepen Historical Understanding and Promote Human Rights Education

Washington, D.C. — July 17-20, 2026 — A group of 8 Oklahoma educators traveled to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) in Washington, D.C. this summer for an immersive professional development experience focused on Holocaust history, the dangers of unchecked hatred, and the importance of teaching historical truths.

These educators were chosen for their commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments and strengthening their ability to teach complex and sensitive historical topics. The experience included tours of the USHMM’s permanent exhibition, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the National Museum of the American Indian, as well as collaborative sessions exploring facilitated best practices for classroom use.

“This trip was both intellectually enriching and emotionally powerful,” said Jacqualyn Heinrich, ELA & Reading teacher at Tonkawa Mid-High. “Each museum reminded us of our profound responsibility as educators to not only teach history accurately but also inspire in our students empathy, critical thinking, and a commitment to human rights.”

The USHMM, a living memorial to the victims of the Holocaust, serves as a powerful educational resource and a call to action. Educators explored historical artifacts, personal testimonies, and evidence documenting the rise of Nazi Germany, the systematic persecution and genocide of European Jews, and the broader context of global responses to the Holocaust.

The visits to the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the National Museum of the American Indian offered educators a multifaceted look at the African American and American Indian experience—from slavery and segregation and the Trail of Tears to cultural achievements and modern-day social justice movements. The museums each offered a rich array of exhibits and interactive galleries allowing participants to connect with history through personal stories, primary sources, and cultural artifacts.

Educators described the experience as a crucial step in improving how they address issues of race, identity, and systemic inequality in their classrooms.

The trip was organized and sponsored by SB1671 Oklahoma Holocaust Legislation Coalition to equip teachers with resources to combat antisemitism, racism, and all forms of hatred through education.

“This experience reaffirmed our belief that historical literacy and moral courage go hand-in-hand,” said Jacqualyn. “Our group returns home not only better informed but also deeply motivated to empower our students to be upstanders in their communities.”

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