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July 2025

This Week at QPS 

July 30-August 2

 

Several back to school activities this week.  Mandatory activity drug testing, band camp, immunization clinic, alumni softball, softball fundraiser tournament, Ottawa County Fair, and freshmen orientation.  School starts on Thursday, August 21.  Building offices open on Monday, August 4.
 
Wednesday, July 30
Summer Weights/Conditioning (8-10)
Band Camp (Noon-3)
Bus Inspections
 
Thursday, July 31
Summer Weights/Conditioning (8-10)
HS Softball Media Day
Ottawa County Health Department Free Vaccination Clinic: Noon-3:00 p.m. (HS Cafeteria)
 
Friday, August 1
HS Softball Practice: 9:00 a.m.
Activity Drug Testing (4-8)
Fr. Orientation: 5:30 p.m. (Cafeteria)
 
Saturday, August 2
Ottawa County Fair
HS Alumni Softball Game: 10:00 a.m.
Softball Homerun Derby: 12:30 p.m.
Slow-Pitch Tournament Fundraiser: 1:30 p.m.
Peoria Tribe Back to School Backpack Giveaway at Buffalo Run (9-11)
Grades PreK-6
Pee Wee Fundraiser Car Wash at Quapaw Fire Station (10-2)
 
 

Coming Soon at QPS

August 4-9, 2025

 

Monday, August 4

Building Offices Open

HS Softball Practice

FFA at Ottawa County Fair

 

Tuesday, August 5

New Student Enrollment (8-3)

HS Softball Scrimmage at Kansas: 10:00 a.m.

FFA at Ottawa County Fair

Route 66 Soda Fountain Back to School Fair Baxter Springs (8-2)

 

Wednesday, August 6

New Student Enrollment (8-3)

HS Softball Practice: TBD

Bus Driver Training: 9:00 a.m.

Coaches Meeting: 10:30 a.m.

FFA at Ottawa County Fair

 

Thursday, August 7

New Student Enrollment (8-3)

MS Softball Scrimmage home Nowata: 10:00 a.m.

HS Softball Scrimmage home Nowata: 11:00 a.m.

FFA at Ottawa County Fair

 

Friday, August 8

Lucky 7 Professional Development Day at Wyandotte (8-3)

Softball Picnic

FFA at Ottawa County Fair

 

Saturday, August 9

Quapaw Nation Marshals Back to School Bash at QPS (10-2)

FFA at Ottawa County Fair

 

QPS Back to School Update
July 23, 2025
With the first day of school approaching, there are a few important dates and reminders I would like to share with the Wildcat family:
Pee Wee Cheer Camp: Monday, July 28, from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Band Camp begins next Monday, July 28. Band Camp will run July 28-30 from Noon-3:00 p.m.
Immunization Clinic will be held on Thursday, July 31, from Noon-3:00 p.m. in the HS Cafeteria.
Student Activity Drug Testing will be held on Friday, August 1 from 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Freshmen Orientation will be held Friday, August 1, at 5:30 p.m. in the HS Cafeteria.
Building Offices Open on Monday, August 4.
New Student Enrollment will begin on Tuesday, August 5.
Teachers and Staff will return on Monday, August 18. Offices will be closed for meetings during the day.
PreK-Grade 12 Back to School Open House: Tuesday, August 19, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. More information will be coming soon about this event.
Title 1 Parent Meetings will take place on Tuesday, August 19, from 5:00-5:30 p.m. at the Elementary School Library and the MS Library.
First Day of School: Thursday, August 21.
MS and HS Softball begins play on Monday, August 11, at Afton.
The Quapaw HS Softball Festival will be held August 14-16.
The HS Football Team will host a scrimmage with Chelsea on Friday, August 22. Action begins at 6:00 p.m.
 
School Supplies
There are several Back-to-School events coming up in August. If you need some items, this is an excellent way to receive free supplies. Please watch the school Facebook page for more information or the school website under qpswildcats.com - Wildcat News.
 
Immunizations
Requirements are listed on the Oklahoma State Department of Health’ website and on the qpswildcats.com web site. A free immunization clinic will be provided next Thursday, July 31, from Noon-3:00 p.m. in the HS Cafeteria. This is hosted by the Ottawa County Health Department.
 
Food Service
We will continue to offer each student free breakfast and lunch this coming school year.
 
Athletic Ticket Prices
No increase in ticket prices for the 2025-26 school year.
High School/Middle School Events
Adults: $5
Students: $5
Family passes go on sale at the HS Office beginning August 4.
 
Transportation
As we begin school, please watch for school buses and students walking around the school area. When picking up students at the MS and HS after school, please do not block the area between the schools from 3:15-3:30 p.m. This is for bus loading only. Please pick up students after buses depart at 3:30 p.m. or park across the street in the student parking lot. Thank you for helping us keep our students and staff safe.
 
Start of School Schedule (August 2025)
• August 1: Activity Student Drug Testing (4:00-8:00)
• August 1: Fr. Orientation: 5:00 p.m.
• August 2: Alumni Softball Game-Fundraiser
• August 2: Ottawa County Fair Begins
• August 2: Peoria Tribe Backpacks (9:00-11:00)
• August 4: Offices Open/Principals Report
• August 5-8: New Student Enrollment
• August 5: Baxter Springs Soda Fountain Back to School Fair (8:00-2:00)
• August 9: Back to School Bash
• August 11: Football Practice Begins
• August 11: Softball Season Begins
• August 12: JOM Meeting: 5:00 p.m.
• August 14: BOE Meeting
• August 14-16: Quapaw Softball Festival
• August 19: Back to School Night: 5:00-7:00
• August 21: First Day of School
• August 22: HS Football Scrimmage home Chelsea: 6:00 p.m.
• August 27: Bus Evacuation Drills
• August 27: School Safety Meeting: 10:00 a.m.
 
As always, we are here to help your family with any concerns or questions you have. The success of our students – including your child – is our focus and mission. We appreciate your support and involvement.
Daily updates can be found on the district Facebook page, district app, and at the district website qpswildcats.com.
Here’s to a great 2025-26 school year!
 
Sincerely,
David Carriger
Superintendent
Quapaw Public Schools

 

 

 

Becoming a QPS School Volunteer (2024-25)

 

At Quapaw Public Schools, we encourage family involvement and support in our school buildings. Family members and individuals are invited to participate in our many engagement opportunities throughout the year. To ensure the safety of our students and staff, all volunteers must abide by the QPS Volunteer policy.


A school volunteer is present in the school for a pre-arranged purpose, donating time and expertise to support QPS students and staff. Examples of school volunteers are individuals that:

  • Help with Class Parties
  • Chaperone Field Trips
  • Support Book Fairs
  • Read to Classrooms
  • Support School-Wide or District-Wide Events

 

Individuals interested in volunteering with QPS may begin the application process by:

  • Submit an information form
  • Authorize a criminal records search
  • Pay the records fee
  • Review the relevant school policies
  • Sign the volunteer compliance agreement

 

(Packets will be available at Parent-Teacher Conferences)

 

The board has adopted this policy to clarify requirements, expectations, and responsibilities related to volunteering for the school district.

The district does not discriminate against volunteers on the basis of race, color, sex,

pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, disability,

veteran status, sexual orientation, age, or genetic information. All individuals who volunteer

for the district should be committed to the district’s non-discrimination requirements and its

goal of providing quality education and related programs to the children of the community.

 

The district has a myriad of needs which can be filled by volunteers, and any individual

interested in being a school volunteer should contact a building principal to begin the

volunteer approval process.

 

No individual will be permitted to volunteer until all the required paperwork has been

submitted and the criminal records check has been reviewed and approved by the building

principal. In the event the criminal records check reveals adverse information regarding

the potential volunteer, the administration will review the facts and circumstances to

determine whether an exception can be granted and in what capacity, if any, the individual

may be permitted to volunteer. All potential volunteers will be given the opportunity to

explain any adverse information which is discovered during the criminal records check

prior to an application being denied.

 

In addition to the foregoing, there are also special considerations for volunteers who are

driving on school field trips or who are volunteering in connection with athletic events.

Individuals who transport students in personal vehicles are required to provide additional

documentation and declarations related to their driving history and insurance. Individuals

who volunteer in connection with athletic events are required to participate in sport-specific education programs.

 

For further information on how you can be a volunteer at QPS, please contact the building principals.  Aa application packet is located at the bottom of this page.

 

 

Student Drug Testing
Quapaw Public Schools requires that all students wishing to participate in extracurricular or co-curricular activities (Athletics, Band, Cheer, FFA, FCCLA, Academic Teams, E-Sports, etc.) complete a mandatory drug screening prior to the beginning of activities.
 
Cost for this screening is $10.
Students will not be permitted to participate in extracurricular or co-curricular activities until the successful completion of a drug screening. If you have any questions, please contact Jake Manning at (918) 674-2501 or by email at [email protected]