Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation

Missed this year’s Wall of Fame event? ?? Catch every inspiring moment, from heartwarming stories to the big announcements! Watch the full program on YouTube and see how our community came together to make a difference for OKCPS students.

Carla Harry, a dedicated OKCPS Foundation Board member, shares her connection to the Foundation and why she gives. Carla’s passion for supporting OKCPS students and teachers is a powerful reminder of the difference we can all make when we come together. As we approach #GivingTuesday (just one week away!), we’re thrilled to invite you to join Carla and others in sharing your own #WhyIGive story.? Here’s how to participate: ? Share your reason for giving in a video or post. ? Use #WhyIGive and #GivingTuesdayOKCPSFoundation. ? Include this donation link: https://bit.ly/3VaFuz3 ? Tag us so we can amplify your story. Carla’s story is just one example of how our community comes together to advance excellence, advocate for equity and build strong support for OKCPS. Let’s keep the momentum going by sharing our stories and inspiring others. Thank you for being an essential part of our mission. Together, we can make this #GivingTuesday unforgettable! ?? #SupportOKCPS

?? Attention OKCPS teachers: don’t miss this opportunity! Get ready for December 3rd, #GivingTuesday—one of the biggest days of the year on DonorsChoose! ALL donations will be matched at least 50%! ??? But here’s the key: You MUST have a project live with DonorsChoose to qualify for donations and matching funds. Submit your project ASAP: https://bit.ly/3OdZVqX Let’s make this GivingTuesday unforgettable for our students! ??

?? Urgent call for volunteers! We have Book Bus visits coming up, and we need volunteers like you to help make them happen! ?? Right now, we have MANY open slots that urgently need filling. Without enough volunteers, students may miss out on having the best possible experience.? Can we count on you??Click below to sign up. ?? Elementary Schools: https://lnkd.in/gzVD3GkD ? Middle Schools: https://lnkd.in/gMZsdbYa Let’s come together to make this holiday season brighter for our kids.

Today at Coolidge Elementary, we witnessed the power of community in action! ?? A huge thank you to Local 157 OKC Firefighters for their incredible support of the Coat-A-Kid program. From funding to showing up with smiles and a fire truck, their dedication to OKCPS students is truly inspiring. Thanks to them and our amazing donors, many students now have the warmth they need to take on winter. ?? It's not too late to join this effort—just $20 provides a coat for a child in need. f Visit www.okckids.com to help.

?? Congratulations to our rookie all-star teachers of the quarter! ?? The OKCPS Foundation, OKCPS and DonorsChoose?are proud to recognize outstanding educators who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to OKCPS schools, students and communities! These rookie all-star teachers have gone above and beyond through their professionalism, innovative teaching, strategic planning and their ability to build strong, positive relationships with students and colleagues alike.? Please join us in congratulating these inspiring teachers! ?? Let’s keep celebrating the teachers who make a difference every day! #TeamOKCPS Congratulations, Rookie All-Stars!:? ? Adriana Luna ? Aislyn Folmar ? Bas Jobe ? Elijah Bowers ? Imani Patterson ? Jerusha Fellers ? Maira Mejia ? McKenzie Hale ? Rebecca Williams ? Saira Zamarripa

Just a reminder that $20 donated for Coat-a-Kid will buy a coat for a child directly in the OKCPS community. Want to help keep a child or two warm? Visit https://bit.ly/coatakid ??

Our recent #ReadOKC Volunteer Appreciation event brought together our incredible volunteers to share stories, celebrate wins, and tackle challenges as a community to instill the love of reading. We also had the joy of unveiling 'Alison’s Corner,' a special new feature honoring Alison Taylor’s dedication to our mission. Cheers to Alison Taylor and all our amazing volunteers who make a difference every day!

?? Double your impact for OKCPS classrooms! ???? Every dollar you donate for STEM supplies on DonorsChoose?goes twice as far today (while matching funds last)! Let’s equip teachers to spark curiosity and make learning unforgettable for OKCPS students. Your support helps bring innovative projects and hands-on learning to life! Donate today to make a difference!

Thank you, Stanton L. Young Foundation! We were honored to have Dan Batchelor and Jill Swisher visit our offices to present a $10,000 check on behalf of the Stanton L. Young Foundation. Their generous support will provide valuable resources for OKCPS students and teachers, helping us foster brighter futures through education. We’re excited to embark on this journey together!