We love seeing our students lead and serve! 💙
Earlier this week, our middle school Speech & Debate students took time out of their busy schedules to partner with our first graders—helping them read, build confidence, and reach their AR goals. 📚
Moments like these show the power of mentorship and the impact our older students can have on the next generation. We’re proud of these young leaders for setting the example and making a difference in our school community!
#KeysPride #StudentLeaders #ReadersAreLeaders
We are incredibly proud of our 6th grade Character Education class representatives who did an outstanding job at tonight’s Board of Education meeting! 🇺🇸
These students confidently led the Pledge of Allegiance and shared about the impact of our Character Ed assemblies with our board members and guests. They represented our school with poise, leadership, and Cougar pride!
Thank you for being such great role models and for showcasing the importance of character, leadership, and student voice in our school. Keep up the great work—we are proud of you!
Welcome to the Cougar team, Kevin Wade! 🍎
Keys Public Schools is thrilled to announce that Kevin Wade will be joining our district as the new PreK-8 Principal. Kevin is a veteran educator with over 35 years of experience serving as a building principal, school counselor, and teacher. He joins us most recently from Baxter Springs, Kansas, where he served as an elementary principal. Kevin is a familiar leader in the region, having spent over two decades as a principal in Commerce, Oklahoma. During his tenure there, he was honored by his peers as the Principal of the Year for District 6A by the Oklahoma Association of Elementary School Principals.
A few highlights about our new principal:
Experienced Leadership: Kevin has a proven track record of fostering positive school cultures and successfully implementing student support systems like MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports).
Student-Centered Philosophy: His approach is rooted in the belief that meaningful relationships are the foundation of a successful school.
Local Roots: He is a proud alumnus of Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Education and his Master’s degree in School Counseling.
A Message from Principal Wade:
"I am deeply appreciative and honored to be offered the Keys Elementary Principal position. I am excited to join the Cougar team and contribute to the wonderful school program already in place. I look forward to working with the outstanding teachers, staff, parents, and community. Most importantly, students will always be my top priority as we help prepare them for a successful future. I feel truly blessed and cannot wait to get started."
Please join us in giving Principal Wade a warm "Cougar Country" welcome! 🐾
#KeysPublicSchools #WelcomePrincipalWade #CougarPride #EducationLeadership
Congratulations to the HS Boys Golf Team, 3rd Place at the Roland Tournament at Ben Geren Golf Course. Chase Jones finished 7th to lead the team.
Keys Public Schools is now hiring a High School Principal for the 2026–2027 school year!
Join a strong school community in beautiful Park Hill, Oklahoma, near Lake Tenkiller. We are seeking a collaborative, student-focused leader committed to academic excellence and a positive school culture.
📅 Start Date: July 1, 2026
📍 Location: Keys High School - Park Hill, OK
Interested applicants should submit required materials and complete the certified application at www.kpscougars.org
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For questions, contact Jon Mages at jmages@kpscougars.org
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Come lead, inspire, and make a difference at Keys!
Congratulations to Julie Mata and Azel Garsula for placing in the Top 3 at the Cherokee County Art Show.
📱🍕 Digital Safety Night for Parents (Grades 5–8) 🍕
Keys Elementary School invites all parents of 5th–8th grade students to join us for an important Digital Safety Meeting on:
📅 April 27th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Keys Elementary Cafeteria
In today’s digital world, keeping our students safe online is more important than ever. This session will provide practical information, current trends, and tools you can use to help protect your child and guide responsible technology use.
🎤 Special Presentation: Led by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Computer Forensic Analyst, Anthony Meter, based in Tulsa, OK, bringing real-world expertise on online risks and student safety.
🍕 Bonus: The first 80 attendees will receive FREE pizza!
We strongly encourage all parents to attend—this is a valuable opportunity to stay informed and proactive about your child’s safety.
We hope to see you there!
Congratulations to Senior Joe Green for being selected to OCA All Star by Class in basketball
Congratulations to the JH Girls Golf Team, they finished Runners Up as a team at the Tahlequah Tournament at Cherokee Springs. Allie Goss finished 2nd and Akya Lucas finished 8th individually.
Weekly Schedule for April 6-12
📣 Keys Elementary Pre-Enrollment is NOW OPEN for ALL grades! 📣
It’s time to get ready for the upcoming school year!
✅ Current Keys Students:
Enrollment update forms will be sent home with your child—just complete and return them to the school.
🆕 New Students or Families Wanting to Join Keys Public Schools:
We’d love to have you! Please complete the enrollment packet here:
📱 Or simply scan the QR code!
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help! Phone: 918-456-4501
We’re excited to continue building something great at Keys Elementary! 💙🐾
#KeysElementary #PreEnrollment #JoinTheKeysFamily #FutureCougars
🎒✨ It’s time for PreK & Kindergarten Roundup at Keys Elementary! ✨🎒
Join us May 12th & 13th from 8:30–2:00 to get your child registered and ready for an exciting school year ahead! 🍎✏️
📅 By appointment only
📞 Call 918-456-4501 to schedule your time
We can’t wait to meet our newest Cougars and welcome your family to Keys Elementary! 🐾💙
#KeysElementary #RoundupTime #FutureCougars #PreK #Kindergarten
Join us May 12th & 13th from 8:30–2:00 to get your child registered and ready for an exciting school year ahead! 🍎✏️
📅 By appointment only
📞 Call 918-456-4501 to schedule your time
We can’t wait to meet our newest Cougars and welcome your family to Keys Elementary! 🐾💙
#KeysElementary #RoundupTime #FutureCougars #PreK #Kindergarten
Fourth-grade students conducted research on a variety of fascinating and unique creatures last week and created dioramas to represent their habitats. Some of the species studied included the flying fox bat, red-lipped batfish, blobfish, roundworms, tapeworms, Goliath bird-eating spider, and the blood-squirting lizard.
Outstanding projects were recognized for their quality and creativity. First place was awarded to Sam Mallot for the Peregrine Falcon diorama. Second place went to Macie Hayes for the Secretary Bird, and third place was earned by Lillian Vintges for the Rosy Maple Moth.
Students greatly enjoyed the opportunity to explore and learn about these unusual creatures through hands-on research and creative presentation.
The Keys HS Track Teams had a great showing at the Checotah Track Meet Thursday. The Boys team led by Tristan Scott's 1st Place finished in the 1600 and 3200 meter runs placed 6th out of 20 teams. The Girls team led by the 1st Place finish of the 4 x 400 meter relay (Paizlee Zodrow, Riley Thomas, Aliviah Stricker & Payton Zodrow) placed 4th out of 21 teams.
Congratulations to Keys Senior Golfer Chase Jones... Chase has placed 4th at the Tahlequah Tourney, 5th at the Keys Tourney and 6th at the Kansas Tourney in the last two weeks.
Weekly Calendar
🚨5/6 Track Information 🚨
Monday March 30th:
Students will be picked up from the elementary and taken to the high school track for the Keys JH Meet. The meet will probably last longer than the school day and parents will need to make arrangements to pick the up from the high school track. If a student needs to ride the bus, please let us know immediately and we will get the sent back over to the elementary.
Wednesday April 1st:
Students will be picked up from the elementary at 8:45 and we will take them to the Warner 5/6 Meet. There is a good possibility we will return before school is out, but if not we will notify all students parents. If you are not okay with that, please let us know and the child can stay at the school.
Contact: klynch@kpscougars.org
Congratulations to Keys Speech and Debate, Regional Champions!
Congratulations to HS Baseball for getting the Win at Roland!
☀️🏕️ Get Ready for a Summer of Learning & Fun at Keys Public Schools! 🎨⚽🔥
Enrollment is now open for 21st Century Camp Learn-A-Lot, our exciting summer school program for Kindergarten through 12th Grade students during the 2025–26 school year! Applications available at the elementary office or email hbrozovich@kpscougars.org to request one via email.
📅 May 26 – June 25
🗓️ Monday – Thursday
⏰ 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🍳🥪 FREE breakfast and lunch provided!
🚌 Applications for bus transportation home are due May 8.
To learn more or sign up, contact your child’s teacher, the front office, or email hbrozovich@kpscougars.org. 🌞🐾
