Sand Springs Public Schools

Dear Sandite Families, After careful consideration, Sand Springs Public Schools will be OPEN on Thursday, January 18. School will be back in session, and classes will resume their regular schedule. As we return to school, we ask families to keep a few things in mind: - According to recent forecasts, temperatures will be in the mid-20s in the early morning and low-40s in the afternoon. - Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately in warm layers. - Buses may experience some delays as they carefully navigate their routes. - To prevent further bus delays, we ask that each rider is ready to board the bus promptly once it arrives. As always, the safety of our students and employees is central to our decision making. Thank you for your help making our return to school as smooth as possible. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow, Sandites!

Sand Springs Public Schools will be closed Wednesday, January 17 due to hazardous road conditions in neighborhoods and side streets. This will be a traditional snow day, not a distance learning day. As always, the safety of our students and employees is central to our decision making. Please stay tuned to Sandites.org for updates. Stay warm and safe, Sandites!

Sand Springs Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 16 due to inclement weather. This will be a traditional snow day, not a distance learning day. The Bond Information Session scheduled for Tuesday evening will be moved to Thursday, January 18 at 5:30 p.m. In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be no school on Monday, January 15. As always, the safety of our students and employees is central to our decision making. Please stay tuned to Sandites.org for updates. Stay warm and safe, Sandites!

REMINDER: In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be no school on Monday, January 15, 2024. View our full district calendar: https://www.sandites.org/page/approved-school-calendars

Sandites, Winter Break is right around the corner! There will be no school December 18, 2023 – January 1, 2024. View our full district calendar: https://www.sandites.org/page/approved-school-calendars

In-person District Dialogue is back! You are invited to join Superintendent Sherry Durkee and district leaders for a conversation about the upcoming 2024 bond proposal, inclement weather protocol, and absenteeism. WHEN: Monday, December 4, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Central Administration Services Building/Board of Education Room | 14 W 4th St. Sand Springs, 74063

Our future starts with Sandites. 🚀 At the November Sand Springs Board of Education meeting, the board unanimously voted to send a two-part, $114.5 million bond package to voters on February 13. Learn about the Future-Ready Sandites plan: bit.ly/sanditebond24

Sandite families, we want to hear from you! Please take a moment to complete our Family and Community Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VRD3889

Fall Break starts this Wednesday, Sandites! There will be no school October 18 - 20, 2023. Classes will resume as normal on Monday, October 23. View our full district calendar: https://www.sandites.org/page/approved-school-calendars

Sandites, can you believe it's already October? There will be no school October 18-20 due to Fall Break. Parent/Teacher conferences will take place October 16 and 17. Contact your site for more details.

6th - 12th Grade Parents: The deadline to pay for Chromebook insurance is this Friday, September 22nd. 6th - 8th Grade students may pay in person at CBMS with cash only. 9th - 12th Grade students may pay in person at CPHS with cash or credit card. The district is unable to accept personal checks. Parents may pay online through the Infinite Campus portal in the School store. If you have any questions/concerns you can email bridget.beard@sandites.org for grades 9-12 or cayla.wilson@sandites.orgfor grades 6-8.

Last week, SSPS announced new security procedures for football games and other athletics events hosted at Sand Springs. After much consideration, an additional measure will be taken: wand metal detectors will also be implemented at entry. Please view details here: https://www.sandites.org/article/1230757

Happy Friday, Sandites! Don't forget, every Friday is an early release day. Early Dismissal Times: ECEC Pickup: 1:45 - 2:15 p.m. Elementary Sites: 2 p.m. Secondary Sites: 3 p.m.

REMINDER: In observance of Labor Day, there will be no school Monday, September 4, 2023. View the full Sand Springs Public Schools district calendar: https://www.sandites.org/page/approved-school-calendars

Welcome Back, Sandites! Whether you're a familiar face or a new friend, we are excited to begin another year of learning, growth, and fun! Our first day of school is Tuesday, August 22. To find school supply lists, Meet the Teacher events, schedule pickup dates, and more, visit bit.ly/backtoschoolsandites

Sandite Athletics Physical Night is Tuesday, May 16 from 5-7 p.m. $20. All proceeds are donated to Sandite Athletics by Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma. View form: https://5il.co/1u0mf

Mark your calendars, Sandites! Spring Break is almost here. 🌷 There will be no school March 10 – 17. March 10 is a districtwide conference day, and March 13-17 is Spring Break. Classes will resume on Monday, March 20. View the full district calendar: https://www.sandites.org/page/approved-school-calendars

📣 ENROLLMENT IS OPEN 📣 Enroll now for the 2023-24 school year! Beginning today, enrollment is open for: • All current students • Transfer students already attending SSPS • Incoming pre-K students • Incoming kindergarteners who live in district but did not attend pre-K at SSPS Learn how to enroll in Infinite Campus: https://5il.co/1puil

REMINDER: In observance of Presidents Day, there will be no school Monday, February 20, 2023. This will be a professional development day for SSPS employees.

Sand Springs Public Schools will resume in-person instruction tomorrow, February 3, at regular start times. Don't forget, every Friday is an early release day. Here are the dismissal times: ECEC Pickup: 1:45 - 2:15 p.m. Elementary Sites: 2 p.m. Secondary Sites: 3 p.m. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow, Sandites!