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Three Things to Know

1. Enroll now – application window closes February 16

2. File your taxes FREE with TulsaResponds at the TPS Parent Resource Center

3. Tulsa Public Schools Board Elections and Candidate Forum

Enrollment is open – visit EnrollTulsa now!

Enrollment is open for the 2024-2025 school year. The first enrollment window will close on Feb. 16. Families can submit enrollment applications and find more information at www.tulsaschools.org/enroll. 

TPS Enrollment Center – your place for in-person enrollment in Tulsa Public Schools 

If you prefer to enroll or get your questions answered in person, our Enrollment Center team is eager to meet and assist you! Visit 2819 S. New Haven Ave. (enter at the North doors) the following days and times:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Enrollment is open 24/7 online at tulsaschools.org/enroll.

Contact our enrollment team with questions at: 918-746-7500 or enroll@tulsaschools.org

FREE Tax Filing with Tulsa Responds and at the TPS Parent Resource Center

Join Tulsa Responds and the PRC team to get your 2023 taxes filed for FREE  and make sure any refund or credit you’re entitled to stays with you and your family. Families in Tulsa County who earned $64,000 or less in 2023 can file their taxes with an IRS-certified tax preparer at no cost through Tulsa Responds.

Through February 29, meet with TulsaResponds at Tulsa Public Schools’ Parent Resource Center (525 E. 46th St. N., in the Alcott building next to North Star Academy). They are available the following days/times:

Tuesday – Friday, from 10 a.m. – 3p.m. (PRC, room 24) 

Free tax filing appointments with Tulsa Responds are also available until April 15. Visit www.tulsaresponds.org/taxes or call 918-900-0918 to make an appointment.

Tulsa Public Schools Board Elections and Candidate Forum

The University of Tulsa, the Tulsa World and the Tulsa Press Club are sponsoring a free public forum for candidates running in the upcoming Board of Education election for Tulsa Public Schools. 

Each candidate is invited to participate in the forum, which is free and open to the public. Online registration is required. The forum is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lorton Performance Center on the TU campus, 550 S. Gary Place. 

Register to attend: go.tulsaworld.com/publicforum.

March 8 is the last day to register to vote in the April 2 school board elections. Visit the Tulsa County Election Board website for voter registration information.

Youth Medical Mentor Summit @ TulsaTech

Your 8th-12th grade student is invited to the Youth Medical Mentor Summit on March 12th. Students can explore the world of medicine through hands-on clinical activities and connect with professionals in the field. Complimentary lunch is provided for all participants.

Secure a spot for your child at bit.ly/YouthMedicalSummit. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your child to encounter the medical field and make connections that could shape their future endeavors.

Multilingual Parent Advisory Committee (MPAC) – Next Meeting Feb 29

The Tulsa Public Schools’ MPAC (Multilingual Parent Advisory Committee) is having a meeting on February 29, 2024, from 5:30pm–6:30pm The MPAC is comprised of parents and guardians of multilingual learners enrolled in Tulsa Public Schools. The MPAC meets monthly to advise the district on matters that are important to multilingual learners and learn about ways they can advocate and support their children’s education. Parents can register to attend this session and receive the Zoom link by completing the MPAC Parent Registration Form. Sessions are currently presented in English and Spanish. Parents who need language supports in additional languages can request an interpreter by completing the online registration form no later than February 19..

Parents will receive the Zoom link through TalkingPoints. MPAC flyers are available here.

Kravis Summer Arts Camps from TPS – Scholarships Available!

Kravis Summer Arts Camp provides an opportunity for students from across the city of Tulsa to express their creativity and be immersed in the fine arts for two full weeks each summer (2024 camp dates: June 3-14). Learn more on the TPS website (general registration for these arts camps opens February 26). 

Scholarships are available for students who require financial assistance to attend these arts camps. To apply for a scholarship, please fill out this form - due Feb 16 for elementary and middle school camps; April 26 for the high school camp.

Key Dates

• Friday, Feb. 16: First enrollment window closes.

• Monday, Feb. 19: District closed in observance of President’s Day.

• Tuesday, Feb. 20: Professional Day for teachers; no classes.

• Tuesday, Feb. 20 - Friday, Feb. 23: Enrollment Center closed to the public for 2024-2025 application processing.

• Monday, Feb. 26 at 6:30pm: Regular meeting of Tulsa Board of Education. 

• Thursday, Feb. 29 at 5:30pm: Multilingual Parents Advisory Committee meeting

• Friday, March 8: last day to register to vote in the upcoming TPS school board elections (April 2)

Seen around our district

• The cast of the The Outsiders Broadway musical visited with theater students at Rogers.

• Tulsa Changemakers students from across the district presented community projects.

• Tulsa Public Schools enrollment window closes on February 16.

Thanks to federal recovery funds, we were able to invest in air quality improvements in our buildings, Ready. Set. Summer! programming, and enrichment programs to address learning loss. Learn more about ESSER (federal recovery) funding here.

Tulsa Public Schools students lead through literacy, are empowered through experience, and contribute to their community. We honor the diversity, creativity, and passion of our students, elevating every student to be designers of their destiny. Learn more about Pathways to Opportunity, our plan for the next five years.

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