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Covid-19 Update
November 24, 2020 Dear Falcon Family, We have been informed today that an intermediate and upper grade level student have tested positive for COVID-19. If those testing positive were in attendance at school during the exposure . . .
Positive Case of COVID-19
November 23, 2020 Dear Falcon Family, An upper building student has tested positive for COVID-19. We have identified all the individuals who meet the State Health Department requirements for having been in . . .
Positive Case of COVID-19
November 12, 2020 Dear Falcon Family: Two Friend students in the intermediate grades have tested positive for COVID-19. While we must protect the privacy of the individuals involved, we believe it . . .
Positive COVID-19 Case
November 8, 2020 Dear Falcon Family: Today, we received notification that a Friend teacher has tested positive for COVID-19. While we must protect the privacy of the person involved, we believe it is best to communicate . . .
Positive Case COVID-19
November 04, 2020 Dear Falcon Family: Today, we received notification that an upper building Friend student in the intermediate grades has tested positive for COVID-19. While we must protect the . . .
Office Hours for Teachers
Office Hours for Teachers We need your help please! We want to try a new process with communications with our teachers. We ask that if you need to visit with your child’s teacher that you call the office between . . .
Red Ribbon Week 2020
Friend Falcons Show the Love Say No to Drugs!! Monday, Oct. 26th Spirit Day! Show drugs whose house this is! Wear your school colors with pride. FOOD DRIVE: canned vegetables . . .
Positive Case COVID-19
October 20, 2020 Dear Falcon Family: Today, we received notification that an upper building Friend student has tested positive for COVID-19. While we must protect the privacy of the person involved, we believe it is best . . .
October 2020
October 2020 1st -No Fall Carnival 12th -13th- Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30PM 6:30PM 13th- End of 1st Nine Weeks 14th-16th- Fall Break Please see the athletic page and . . .
Falcon Family Update
9-25-2020
Dear Falcon Family, We have received information today that the Oklahoma State Department of Health has placed Grady County in the Red Covid-19 Alert Level. This is due to the total number of cases county-wide rising above the . . .
Positive Case COVID-19
Positive Case COVID-19 September 21, 2020 Dear Falcon Family: Today, we received notification that an upper building Friend student has tested positive for COVID-19. While we must protect the privacy of the person involved, . . .
2020 Census
Our Community is Counting on You!
What is the Census? The census is a survey taken every 10 years to get an overall look at communities all across the United States and how to better serve them. The census is used by lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others . . .
OSSBA COVID-19 Map and Resources
This Week: RED This map was created by OSSBA using the guidelines set forth in state Education Department’s safety protocols guidance and the county-level case data as reported by the . . .
Letter Concerning COVID-19
September 9, 2020 Dear Falcon Family: Today, we received notification that a Friend student has tested positive for COVID-19. While we must protect the privacy of the person involved, we believe it is best to communicate . . .
Technology and Connectivity Survey
Thank you for your support and help with getting this school year started. We appreciate everyone assisting us with putting safeguards in place to try and keep everyone safe and healthy. We need your help again. In the event it might become . . .
Open House 2020-2021
OPEN HOUSE AT FRIEND SCHOOL 2020-2021 We are very excited about school starting August 13th. Whether you are joining us in the building or online we want to welcome everyone back! The faculty and staff are . . .
Updated Reopening Plan for Friend School
FRIEND SCHOOL RETURN TO LEARN PLAN UPDATED REOPENING TRADITIONAL OPTION 2020 - 2021 . . .
Return to Learn
FRIEND SCHOOL RETURN TO LEARN PLAN REOPENING TRADITIONAL OPTION 2020 - 2021 Printable . . .
2020-2021 School Supply Lists
Printable List Friend Public School 2020-2021 School Supply Lists *Please label all supplies unless stated differently below.* *Students K-8th Need PE shoes to wear on the gym floor. * . . .
Free & Reduced Meal Forms
Please fill out with enrollment forms
Please fill out the forms below with your enrollment forms. Free & Reduced Meal Form
Family Update 7-14-20
July 14, 2020 Dear Falcon Family, Our faculty and staff are continuing to plan for the upcoming school year. We are looking forward to returning to school on August 13, 2020. A traditional calendar for next . . .
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 . . .
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, . . .
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 . . .
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, . . .
Distance Learning Resources
websites and passwords
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
Falcon Baseball 2020
Go Falcons!
Baseball Schedule March 5th @ Verden 4pm March 9th @ Pioneer 4pm March 23rd vs Alex 4pm March 30th @ AMPO 4:30pm April 2nd vs Verden 4pm April 20th vs Binger-Oney 4pm April 21st vs Pioneer 4pm We are . . .
Friend Track Meets 2020
Run!
2020 Track Schedule 5th and 6th Grade March 13th @ Maysville 9am March 25th @ Waurika 9am April 8th @ Lindsay 9am 7th and 8th Grade March 12th @ Duncan 9:30am March 24th @ Chickasha 9am March 28th @ . . .
School Board Meeting Canceled 2-18-2020
Canceled meeting
The School Board Meeting on Tuesday, February 18th has been canceled due to lack of quorum.
Snow Day!
Snow Day No School Thursday, February 6th Stay safe and warm Falcons!
❤ Hello, February! ❤
Love One Another
February 2020 10 th - Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30PM – 6:30PM 11 th - Parent Teacher . . .
January 2020
Welcome to 2020
January 2020 6th- Professional Day 7th- Students return to school 20th- MLK Day and No School
December 2019
December 2019 2nd- 6th : 7 th & 8 th Grade Tournament 5 th : Santa . . .
November 2019
November 2019 1st- Pictures due for the Veterans Day Program 11th- Veterans Day Program at 8:30am 13th- Class Picture Day 18th- School Thanksgiving Day Lunch 25th-29th- Thanksgiving Break . . .
Veterans Day Program
Veterans Day 2019 Friend School will be recognizing our Veterans on Monday, November 11 th at 8:30AM in the auditorium. Please join us as we salute our Veterans. . . .
Hello October
Hello October 2019 3 rd - Fall Carnival 6PM-8PM 7 th - The 8 th Grade . . .
September 2019
September 2019 2 nd - No School Labor Day 12 th - . . .
Open House & Parent University
Students and Families, Please join us on August 12th from 5:30PM to 7:30PM for Friend School's 2019-2020 Open House and Parent University. Students may meet their teachers, see their classrooms, and bring school supplies. Parents . . .
May 2019
May 2019 May 2- 8th Grade Trip and Lock In - The Library Closes at 3:00PM ALL Books are due! . . .
Mark Your Calendars!
APRIL 2019: April 23 – School Board Meeting at 6:30 PM April 24 - 6th - 8th Grade Career Fair 8:15-10:30 April 25 - 5th Grade Field Trip . . .
Friend School earned an A!
Friend Families, Staff and Community, The Oklahoma State Department of Education released the new Oklahoma School Report Cards. In addition to receiving information on academic measures, the report cards now include . . .
Friend School Names the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year and Support Person of the Year
Friend School Names the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year and Support Person of the Year Friend School is proud to announce the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year, Susan Coble. Ms. Coble has taught at . . .
March 2019
March 2019 8th: End of the 3rd 9-weeks 11th: Beginning of the 4th 9-weeks 12th: 3rd and 4th Grade Festival and Friend Fire Department Dinner 13th: Report Cards Go Home 15th: Make-up . . .
February 2019
February 2019 11 th - Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30-6:30PM 12 th - Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30-6:30PM . . .
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences Monday, Feb 11th & Tuesday, Feb 12th 3:30PM to 6:30PM Please be on the look out for a note from your child's teacher.
Red Ribbon Week
'Life is Your Journey - Travel Drug Free' We will celebrate red ribbon week October 23rd through October 31st. Monday 29th- Take Pride in Being Kind and Drug Free” – . . .
Hello Fall, Hello October
Hello October October 11th- Fall Carnival 6PM-8PM October 23rd-31st- Red Ribbon Week October 15th and 16th- Parent Teacher Conferences from 3:15-6:30PM October 16th- State Cross Country Meet 5th-8th Grade . . .
School Supply Lists
Back to School Below you will find printable school supply lists for the 2018-2019 School Year! Printable School Supply Lists
Bonus Box Tops
BOX TOPS BONUS APP Earn even more cash to help your school get what it needs through the Box Tops for Education® Bonus App. Turn your everyday receipts into cash for your school. It’s free and as easy as . . .
Welcome 2018
January 2018 1st- No School 2nd- Back to School 12th- End of the 2nd NIne-weeks 15th- No school MLK DAY 17th- Report Cards Go Home 30th- Homecoming
What Families Need to Know About New Test Results
What Families Need to Know About the New Test Results The Oklahoma State Department of Education has prepared a toolkit to help educators and families understand upcoming state test results and how they . . .
2017 5th and 6th Grade Basketball Festival
GIRLS Friend 5 th and 6 th Grade Basketball Festival Monday, October 30 th Festival Rules: . . .
Sports Physicals
Five Oaks will be having FREE physicals! August 4th and August 18th starting at 8:00am You will need the form below. You can print it or stop by the school office to pick one up. OSSAA Physical Form
2020-2021 Enrollment Forms
2020-2021 Friend School Enrollment Forms Enrollment will be held on July 20th, 21st, and 22nd in the Friend Library. Families whose last names begin with A-F are asked to come on Monday, July 20th; G-N on Tuesday, July 21st; . . .
May 2017
May 2017 1st- 7th /8th State Track Meet 2nd- 5th/6th Track Meet in Alex 4th- 8th Grade Class Trip and Lock-in 5th- NO SCHOOL Spring Dance 6Pm to 8PM 9th . . .
April 2017
April 2017 April 6 th - April 20 th - STATE TESTING April 13 th - PK-3rd Grade Easter Parties 2nd Grade Field Trip April 14 th - NO SCHOOL ~ . . .
March 2017
March 2017 2nd- Culture Night and Science Fair 6PM to 7PM Indian Taco Dinner 5PM to 8PM 6th and 7th- 3rd and 4th Grade Tournament 7th- Fire Fighter Fundraiser Dinner 10th- . . .
Pre-K Enrollment 2020
Friend School will have enrollment for the 2020-2021 Pre-K program from Wednesday, June 3rd through Friday, June 5th by appointment only. Please call 405-224-3822 to schedule an appointment. Enrollment will be held in the office. . . .
Lady Falcons Win State
7th and 8th Grade Lady Falcons Win State! Friend won the finally game against Darlington, 27 to 36! We are proud of you, Falcons! Flying High with Falcon Pride!
December 2016
1st - Santa Pictures Washington D.C. Fundraiser Dinner 6th- 8th Grade Career Day at the Technology Center 8th -Christmas Program Pre K-4th 9th – Washington D.C. . . .
Santa Pictures
Santa Pictures are December 1st! Make sure to send your order forms to school!
Fall Break 2016
Friend School's 2016 Fall Break will be October 20th and 21st. Enjoy the break and time with your family! Stay Safe!
October 2016
October 2016 October 1st- State Softball Tournament October 14th -End of the First NIne Weeks October 13th- 2nd NIne Weeks Begins Fall . . .
May Calendar Changes
Please update your calendar
UPDATED: 5-3-2016 Calendar Changes for May: 4 4th-8th Tobacco free program 5 4th/5th Grade Field trip 6 Spring Dance 6PM to 8PM 6 Snow Day- NO SCHOOL 10 Science/Cultural Night 6PM to 7PM 11 Library . . .
Drive 4 UR SCHOOL!
Join us Saturday, April 16th from 9am to 4pm at Charles Allen Ford! Please invite your families and friends and friends of friends to come out this day for a "NO STRINGS ATTACHED" test drive of a Ford vehicle . . .
Friend Zone! Enroll NOW!
Friend School offers an afterschool program .The Friend ZONE offers homework time, snacks, recreation, exercise, and special guests for students in PRE-K through the 8th Grade. The cost is $10 a day per student. The Friend ZONE is open from . . .
Dress Code Update
* This change was made in January of 2014* Dear Students and Parents, Due to the popularity of tights, leggings, yoga pants, and similar fitted pants a dress code change is needed. The change is as follows: . . .
Online Resources for Home
Helpful Links
Online Resources for Home Below you will find the different online resources you can use at home. The username and password for each program should be that same. Your child will use the same username and password they use at school. . . .
State Testing Information
State Testing Information At Friend School students will be tested in grades 3 rd through 8 th. Below you will find what is tested at each grade level and a 2018-2019 OSTP Parent, Student and Teacher Guide for . . .
One Call Now
One Call If you do not receive the One Call notices or you have changed your phone number, please call the school so we can input you in the system or update your information.
CHILD FIND NOTICE
CHILD FIND NOTICE FRIEND PUBLIC SCHOOL Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and other federal laws, public school districts must make a free appropriate public education available to eligible . . .
Box tops for Education
We are encourage everyone shopping at Homeland to use their ONE card and direct " Dollars for Schools " to Friend School - our code number is 61085. Everyone may be doing this already, but just in case we have new . . .
Sign Up NOW for the News Update
Did you know there is a way to make sure you’re always in the know when it comes to special announcements, schedule changes, and school closings at Friend Public Schools? How? Sign up to receive Friend News Updates. . . .
