Mrs. Wilkerson’s 8th grade Science Class have been finishing off the school year by working hard and having fun making Newton’s Cradles, which demonstrate Newton’s Third Law of Motion. These Newton’s Cradles won awards for best working and best design.
After learning about the Rocket Boys in Science, some 8th grade students were inspired to launch their own rockets!
Spanish I & II finished the year with art projects.
Sp. II learned about the origin of the piñata and how to make them.
Sp. I learned about the Indigenous Huichol people of Mexico and how their famous yarn paintings tell a story, myth, or show a sacred vision. Although, we did not use beeswax the students did produce beautiful pieces of art, made entirely of yarn, to tell “their story.”Enjoy their reproductions of Huichol yarn paintings and creative piñatas.
High School Student Council made it possible to add a new sign to remember Steve Randall for his commitment to Tonkawa Schools and our wrestling program. A roof will be added in the coming weeks courtesy of Ty Williams and Chris LaBlue. Thanks to David Fruits and crew for the installation.
We have 80 yearbooks left to sell! Tomorrow is yearbook signing. Get your child their yearbook today so their friends can sign it tomorrow!
TES 4th Graders enjoyed a Field Day! In addition, they were able to have a City Worker Appreciation Lunch and play kickball with Chief of Police Nick Payne with their left over Wax Museum funds they raised.
If you would like to order a 2025 Girls Track and Field State Championship T-Shirt please use the QR code on the image or follow the link
https://www.tonkawatrackandfield.com/
The following is the schedule for High School and Mid-High Students that take semester tests on Wednesday and Thursday.
Wednesday, May 21st- Semester Tests ODD Hours- 1,3,5,7,
8:10-9:20- Study Time in CAP Classrooms
9:25-10:35- 1st Hour
10:40-11:50- 3rd Hour
11:50-12:45- Lunch
12:50-2:00- 5th Hour
2:05-3:20- 7th Hour
Buses Run at normal time
Thursday, May 22nd- Semester Tests EVEN Hours- 2, 4, 6
8:10-9:20- 2nd Hour
9:25-10:35- 4th Hour
10:40-11:50- 6th Hour
11:50-12:20- Lunch
12:20-BUSES Run
We are selling T-Shirts to help offset the cost of State Championship Rings. I have attached a link to order directly from the company. You can also order at school next week.
https://www.tonkawatrackandfield.com/
Thank you, NOC President Diana Watkins, for your visit today!
Sam Fath made an incredible masterpiece from the Connect Junior set his teacher got from their Buc Dash money from PTO! Way to Go Sam!
The Tonkawa High School STYLE Students had a great time at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. They were particularly fascinated by Chihuly's blown glass pieces. The Persian Ceiling, where they had to identify all the cherubs throughout his work, was a favorite. They later were tasked with making their own representation of Chihuly's Macchia Bowls.
Thank you so much GeoKids with the Oklahoma Geologic Foundation for providing each 6th grader with their own set of rocks, minerals and fossils! They were a big hit!
Tonkawa's Destination Education Program, formerly Extended Studies Announcement:
The Tonkawa Board of Education has approved our next trip to Greece during Spring Break, 2028. There will be a parent/student information meeting this Thursday, May 15th at 5:30 in the HS library.
CURRENT 6th - 9th graders are eligible.
You could qualify for as much as $500 in discounts by attending the meeting this Thursday. We hope to see you there!
Teachers have been beyond spoiled this week at the HS/MH. Unlimited snacks have been up for grabs the entire week in our lounge and replenished nightly from the MH/HS parents. Today we enjoyed Los Potros provided by Williams Construction and Cheyenne Technical Services. We also have received notes from our students letting us know the impact we make daily in their lives. Thank you, thank you for everyone who has showed the love that we have felt this week.
Mr. Martin was the winner of the Teacher Appreciation gift basket donated by the MH/HS parents! Congrats!
Recently our Pre-K class had a special guest reader—Yesenia, a 2nd grade student who completely amazed us! She did an incredible job reading to our class, asking thoughtful questions and keeping everyone engaged from start to finish. Her professionalism and enthusiasm were truly inspiring! Our little learners were not only impressed but also motivated to become great readers just like her one day. Way to go, Yesenia!
CONGRATULATIONS to Stony Fath and Marcy Mulligan for winning Teacher of the Year at the High School and Middle School level. They were chosen by their colleagues for their unwavering commitment to the success of all students and their overall passion for teaching. Way to go Mr. Fath and Ms. Mulligan, well deserved!
Tonkawa Pre-K students want to say thank you to Simple Simon’s for the wonderful field trip!
We have been absolutely spoiled this week by some amazing parents and students. Thanks for all the snacks and kind words!
