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Join our Team! Friend School is a Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade school located in a rural community just East of Chickasha. There are around 260 students at Friend and 32 faculty and staff members. The school has a strong academic curriculum, along with extracurricular opportunities such as the Academic Team, Science Fair, Cultural Night, Spelling Bees, and STEM activities in the classroom and . . .
Distance Learning Resources
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Distance Learning Resources Here is a list of distance learning resources all in one place. We have included the websites we believe that will be used the most and those that we think will be to most helpful. Please let us know if you need any help. Remember we are in this together! Falcon Strong! Name Links Topics . . .
Friend School Update 4-27-2020
April 27, 2020 Dear Falcon Families, Over the past weeks our students, families, and staff have worked together as we have faced a new and unexpected experience. I want to thank you for your support and assistance with the distance learning plan. Although this was not what we anticipated as far as ending our school year, I am so grateful to everyone for the hard work in continuing to give our students learning . . .
Updated FAQ's 4-9-2020
Questions Regarding Friend School Closure Updated April 9, 2020 Is Friend going to be closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year? The Oklahoma State Board of Education met on March 25, 2020, and approved a proposal to close all public school buildings for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. All activities in school buildings including in-person instruction, athletics, . . .
A Letter to Our Falcon Family
From Mrs. Schmidt
April 2, 2020 Dear Falcon Families, The faculty and staff at Friend School are looking forward to reconnecting with you on Monday, April 6th to begin distance learning. Teachers have been working hard this week planning and preparing. We have put together a distance learning plan that we believe will be user friendly for everyone, and at the same time will provide opportunities for . . .
Updated FAQ's on School Closure
3-26-20
Questions Regarding Friend School Closure Updated March 26, 2020 Is Friend going to be closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year? The Oklahoma State Board of Education met on March 25, 2020, and approved a proposal to close all public school buildings for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. All activities in school buildings including in-person instruction, athletics, and . . .
Grab and Go Meals
Good news! Friend School has been approved to continue food service during the school closure. We will start a Grab and Go service for students 18 and under on Monday, March 23rd between 9:30 and 10:30 each morning at no charge. We ask you to come to the Auditorium drop off area where we will have a staff member to bring the Grab and Go bags to your vehicle. We will serve lunch and breakfast . . .
Continuous Learning Proposal
March 24, 2020 Dear Falcon Families, State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister announced yesterday that she will be proposing a Continuous Learning Plan to the Oklahoma State Board of Education at their meeting this week on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. The plan will call for completing the school year without school buildings being reopened during the global pandemic. . . .
School Closure Questions
Questions Regarding Friend School Closure through April 5, 2020 When schools close, there are usually many questions that arise. We are in an unprecedented situation, and it continues to evolve by the hour. We know this uncertainty can cause anxiety and worry. Friend School will work to keep you updated during this time. How will I know when school will be back in session? Friend School . . .
School Closed
State mandated school closure
This afternoon, the Oklahoma State Board of Education voted unanimously to enact a mandatory, statewide closure of all public schools until April 6th. The current plan is for students to return to Friend School on the 6th. We will notify you with any additional changes. Stay safe and enjoy the break.
