Hartshorne Public Schools

Back to School Basics: Post #1 – Cell Phone Policy Update

We’re kicking off our Back to School Basics series with an important update about personal electronic devices. 📵

Oklahoma law now prohibits student cell phone use from bell to bell during the school day. While this isn’t a big change for us — Hartshorne already had a policy in place — it will now be enforced as state law. That means all personal electronic devices (including phones, earbuds, smartwatches, etc.) must be off and put away during the school day.

✅ Devices may be used before school and after school only.
🚫 Devices used during the school day will be confiscated and subject to school consequences.

Let’s work together to keep our students focused and distraction-free!
Look for another post in our series in a day or two! 📚

📚✨ Ready, Set, Enroll!
The 2025–2026 school year is just around the corner! ✏️📅
Check out the images below for everything you need to know.

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HS Band Summer Rehearsal Schedule:
Monday, 7/28 - 8am-4pm
Tuesday, 7/29 - 8am-4pm
Wednesday, 7/30 - 8am-Noon
Thursday, 7/31 - 8am-4pm
*Specific daily schedules to be released later.

We will meet on Monday morning at 8:00 a.m. in the band room - please plan to be a few minutes early so we can start on time. If you own and use your own instrument, please bring it with you.

We will spend most of the four mornings outside, weather permitting, so please plan ahead. Students should plan on wearing school-appropriate light-colored clothing (no tank tops, crop tops, etc.). Jeans, hoodies, and dark colored or heavy clothing are STRONGLY discouraged. Please also bring any sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, or any other necessary sun protection.

Water will be available all four days, but students are welcome to bring their own. Energy drinks and sodas are highly discouraged. Any Gatorades or similar drinks will be on your own if desired.

Lunch will be provided on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, so students will not need to leave campus for food. Wednesday rehearsal will end at Noon.

HS Band students who need to enroll on a specific day Tuesday through Thursday of that week will be released from rehearsal no later than 10:30 am on the day their grade’s enrollment takes place.

These rehearsals are required - please plan on attending all four days for the benefit of the band, as well as for the individual. Students who miss summer band rehearsals will be responsible for catching up on what they have missed once school starts.

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DEAD WEEK As of today, June 27 ALL Hartshorne School facilities are CLOSED. Students are to have no contact with coaches or sponsors again until 6am on Monday, July 7th. This is time for students and families to spend time away from the activities that require so much of their time throughout the year. Enjoy this week and have a Happy and SAFE 4th of July.

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WEATHER UPDATE The HEC is now CLOSED.

WEATHER UPDATE The HEC will be OPEN as a Storm Shelter at 6:15.

WEATHER UPDATE The HEC is now CLOSED.

WEATHER UPDATE The HEC will be OPEN as a Storm Shelter at 8:20pm.

OSSAA - Hardship Waiver

Congratulations to our 2024 Teachers of the Year! Cyndie Milligan (High School) and Vhitney Morgan (Elementary) were selected for their outstanding dedication and impact in the classroom.

Join us in celebrating the retirement of three incredible educators (from left to right): Carol Rosso (Band/Elementary Music), Janice Weaver (HS Special Education), and Beth Bowman (3rd Grade). Thank you for your years of service and the legacy you leave behind! 💙

WEATHER UPDATE The HEC is now CLOSED. We will continue to monitor the weather and post updates as necessary.

WEATHER UPDATE If you are at the HEC for sheltering, you MUST enter into the dome and sit in the stands. We cannot ensure safety for everyone with people waiting outside the dome or in the parking lots. Once doors are locked, they will not be opened until the all clear is given

WEATHER UPDATE The HEC is now OPEN as a Storm shelter. The nearest Severe Thunderstorm Warning Includes the Haileyville area.

UPDATE -- Middle school report cards and 8th grade diplomas will be available for pickup on Wednesday, May 21st, from 12 to 2:30 p.m. at the middle school office. High school report cards and senior packets (including diplomas and transcripts) will be available Tuesday, May 27th, from 12 to 2:30 p.m. at the high school office.