JV and Varsity basketball games scheduled for Friday, Dec. 19, have been moved up to 2pm (JV) and 3:30pm (Varsity).
ATTENTION PARENTS, STUDENTS, AND STAFF:
HPS will release students early this Friday, December 19th, for Christmas Break. Elementary Buses will run at 1PM and MS/HS Buses will run at 1:05PM.
Blood Drive @ Hartshorne High School - Monday, December 15th from 9am-3pm
Our students put on a great Christmas Concert last night. Both the choir and band sounded fantastic, and we’re proud of all their hard work.
We also started a new tradition that means a lot to our music program. Our band director, Mr. Phelps, reserved a seat in memory of his father-in-law, Mr. Tony Skinner, who taught choir here for many years and passed away on April 21, 2025. Before he passed, Mr. Skinner told Mr. Phelps he’d be at every concert, and Mr. Phelps promised to always save him a seat.
Last night, that promise was honored with a photo and a reserved sign, and Mr. Skinner’s daughter even joined the band on French horn. We’ll continue this tradition at future concerts as a small way to remember Mr. Skinner and the lasting impact he had on our school.
We also started a new tradition that means a lot to our music program. Our band director, Mr. Phelps, reserved a seat in memory of his father-in-law, Mr. Tony Skinner, who taught choir here for many years and passed away on April 21, 2025. Before he passed, Mr. Skinner told Mr. Phelps he’d be at every concert, and Mr. Phelps promised to always save him a seat.
Last night, that promise was honored with a photo and a reserved sign, and Mr. Skinner’s daughter even joined the band on French horn. We’ll continue this tradition at future concerts as a small way to remember Mr. Skinner and the lasting impact he had on our school.
EVENT CENTER
Anyone who wishes to renew or purchase an ad on our video board for the 2025-2026 basketball season can email Kristi Lindley at klindley@hartshorne.k12.ok.us. Ads are $100 and can be invoiced.
Come out and support our talented students as they perform at the Christmas Choir/Band Concert tomorrow, December 9, at 7 p.m. in the High School Auditorium!
Parents of Choctaw students: Please see below.
‘Tis the season to dress festive! 🎄
Our Middle School has a full lineup of fun December dress-up days to help us count down to Christmas Break! #MinersInTheSpirit
Our Middle School has a full lineup of fun December dress-up days to help us count down to Christmas Break! #MinersInTheSpirit
If you're looking for something to do after the Hartshorne Christmas Parade on December 12th @ 6:30 p.m., stop by the MS/HS Cafeteria for a Merry Miner Christmas at 7 p.m. Just enter through the north Middle School doors. Hope to see you there!
💚 National Grinch Day celebrated TOMORROW at Hartshorne Middle School💚
National Grinch Day is officially celebrated on December 1st and encourages everyone to “grow their hearts three sizes” through reading, giving, and community spirit.
Our Middle School students are invited to join the fun by wearing green or Grinch-themed gear tomorrow and bringing a little extra holiday spirit to the halls!
Parents of the Senior Class of 2026:
All caps and gowns must be ordered through the school. Please do not order the cap and gown online. Ordering through the school will save you tax and shipping/handling. The cost of the cap and gown this year is $50.00, and this does include the tassel. Please make a check or money order payable to Hartshorne Public Schools. If paying in cash, exact change is required. Payment is due by January 15th, 2026. If you would like extra tassels, Class of 2025 clothing or memorabilia, graduation announcements, etc., you may purchase those items online from Jostens. They are getting closer to the finish line!
All caps and gowns must be ordered through the school. Please do not order the cap and gown online. Ordering through the school will save you tax and shipping/handling. The cost of the cap and gown this year is $50.00, and this does include the tassel. Please make a check or money order payable to Hartshorne Public Schools. If paying in cash, exact change is required. Payment is due by January 15th, 2026. If you would like extra tassels, Class of 2025 clothing or memorabilia, graduation announcements, etc., you may purchase those items online from Jostens. They are getting closer to the finish line!
Our Middle School basketball teams showed out at the Wilburton Tournament! 🏀💙
🏆 8th Grade Boys – CHAMPIONS
🥈 8th Grade Girls – Runner-Up
🏅 7th Grade Boys – 4th Place
We are so proud of our athletes and coaches for their hard work, teamwork, and grit. What a great way to head into Thanksgiving Break—winning! 💙🤍⚒️
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Child Nutrition team!
Today’s Thanksgiving Dinner was absolutely wonderful, and our students and staff enjoyed every bite. This meal has become a tradition we look forward to each year, and our cafeteria staff continues to outdo themselves with their hard work, care, and dedication.
We are so grateful for all you do to nourish our Miners each and every day—especially on special days like this one. 💙🦃🍽️
Today’s Thanksgiving Dinner was absolutely wonderful, and our students and staff enjoyed every bite. This meal has become a tradition we look forward to each year, and our cafeteria staff continues to outdo themselves with their hard work, care, and dedication.
We are so grateful for all you do to nourish our Miners each and every day—especially on special days like this one. 💙🦃🍽️
📢 OSTP Student/Family Reports Going Home Today
Attention 6th, 7th, and 8th grade parents/guardians:
We just received the official Student/Family Reports from the Oklahoma State Testing Program with last year’s OSTP scores. These reports are being sent home with students today.
Please make sure to get this from your child, review the information together, and contact us if you have any questions. We are happy to help you understand the results and what they mean for your student’s learning.
Thank you for your continued support!
Miners in the Middle
We’re heading toward Thanksgiving Break with grateful hearts, busy schedules, and lots to celebrate! 🦃✨
✔️ MS Basketball plays in the Wilburton Tournament this week
✔️ Food pantry donations accepted through Thursday
✔️ Native American Heritage Month/MS Native American Club kick-off
✔️ Big shout-out to our band, choir, and Student Council for proudly representing HMS!
✔️ Congrats to Archer Spears & Gannon Williams for making the SEOBDA Honor Band! 🎶
🗳️ We also need your help!
There are only a few days left to vote in the Gridiron Giveaway, and Hartshorne is currently sitting in 6th place. The 1st place winner receives $5,000, and we would LOVE to bring that prize home to our school!
👉 Please vote and share with friends, family, alumni, and community!
📲 Link is posted in the newsletter — every vote makes a difference!
Thank you for supporting our students, honoring our community, and helping us grow!
https://secure.smore.com/n/7wv1f
We’re heading toward Thanksgiving Break with grateful hearts, busy schedules, and lots to celebrate! 🦃✨
✔️ MS Basketball plays in the Wilburton Tournament this week
✔️ Food pantry donations accepted through Thursday
✔️ Native American Heritage Month/MS Native American Club kick-off
✔️ Big shout-out to our band, choir, and Student Council for proudly representing HMS!
✔️ Congrats to Archer Spears & Gannon Williams for making the SEOBDA Honor Band! 🎶
🗳️ We also need your help!
There are only a few days left to vote in the Gridiron Giveaway, and Hartshorne is currently sitting in 6th place. The 1st place winner receives $5,000, and we would LOVE to bring that prize home to our school!
👉 Please vote and share with friends, family, alumni, and community!
📲 Link is posted in the newsletter — every vote makes a difference!
Thank you for supporting our students, honoring our community, and helping us grow!
https://secure.smore.com/n/7wv1f
Middle School Student Council at the Veterans Day Parade.
Thank you Mrs. Baker and parent volunteers for your help!
