Wildcat News
This Week at QPS
April 30-May 2, 2026
Thursday, April 30
Elementary School State Assessment Make-up
STAR Grades 3-5 Make-up
State Assessment Testing
Grade 6 ELA, Math
FFA at OSU
Friday, May 1
Elementary School State Assessment Make-up
STAR Grades 3-5 Make-up
State Assessment Testing Grade 8 Science
Chromebook Check-in
Library Book Check-in
Fundraising Forms Due
Principal Day
Lunch Hero Day
QES Career Fair (11:30-2:30)
Saturday, May 2
FFA Fishing at Grand Lake
Regional Track at Stroud: 9:30 a.m. (Admission online $8.35 or $10 at the gate)
Alumni Basketball Game: 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 3
FFA Fishing at Grand Lake
May 3-9, 2026
Sunday, May 3
FFA Fishing at Grand Lake
Monday, May 4
Teacher-Staff Appreciation Week
Tuesday, May 5
Teacher-Staff Appreciation Week
State FFA
State JOM Conference
Music Program/Awards: 6:00 p.m. (Grades 5-12)
Art Show: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Special Board of Education Meeting: 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 6
State FFA
State JOM Conference
AP Exams at QHS
Teacher-Staff Appreciation Week
Grade 5 Visit MS
School Nurse Day
Thursday, May 7
Teacher-Staff Appreciation Week
Free Athletic Physicals (Grades 4-11)
Friday, May 8
Teacher-Staff Appreciation Week
Free Athletic Physicals (Grades 4-11)
Grade 5 Fishing Trip
Class 2A State Track at Western Heights-OKC: 9:30 a.m. (Admission online $11.50 or $13 at the gate)
FFA Banquet: 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 9
Class 2A State Track at Western Heights-OKC
International Science Fair
May 10-16, 2026
Sunday, May 10
Baccalaureate: 5:00 p.m. (First Baptist Church)
International Science Fair
Monday, May 11
International Science Fair
Tuesday, May 12
International Science Fair
Athletic Banquet: 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13
International Science Fair
Elementary School Awards: 9:00 a.m. (Main Gym at HS - Parents Welcome to Attend))
MS-HS Awards Program: 1:00 p.m. (Main Gym at HS - Parents Welcome to Attend))
Thursday, May 14
International Science Fair
Semester Tests
ES Field Day (Parents Welcome to Attend)
Grade 5 vs. ES Staff Kickball Game: 2:00 p.m.
Grade 8 Promotion: 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 15
Last Day of School
International Science Fair
ES Talent Show: 9:00 a.m. (Parents Welcome to Attend)
Senior Graduation Practice: 10:00 a.m.
Senior Luncheon: 1:30 p.m.
Senior Walkthrough at ES: 1:00 p.m. (Parents Welcome to Attend)
HS Graduation: 7:00 p.m.
May 18-23, 2026
Monday, May 18
Staff PD Day
Staff Luncheon
Inventories Due
Tuesday, May 19
Board of Education Meeting: 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 20
Senior Trip to Branson
Thursday, May 21
Friday, May 22
Saturday, May 23
Alumni Reunion
May 25-31, 2026
Monday, May 25
Memorial Day - District Closed
Tuesday, May 26
Wednesday, May 27
ES PLC Training-Tulsa
Thursday, May 28
ES PLC Training-Tulsa
HOBY-Weatherford
Friday, May 29
ES PLC Training-Tulsa
HOBY-Weatherford
Saturday, May 30
HOBY-Weatherford
Saturday, May 31
HOBY-Weatherford
FFA Fishing at Lake Eufaula
FFA Leadership Conference
QPS UPDATE
MARCH 27, 2026
Just a few reminders as we end the month on March.
Report Cards for the 3rd nine weeks were sent home with students on Friday, March 27.
Saturday, March 28, is MS and HS Cheerleading Tryouts.
Also tomorrow, Saturday, March 28, the Community Boosters will host the annual Easter Egg Hunt on the practice football field at 10:30 a.m.
The MS and HS will have a book fair through April 7.
The Lucky 7 Baseball Tournament will be held in Quapaw on April 2-4.
Friday, April 3, there will be no school held at QPS.
Monday, April 6, will be a Virtual Day at QPS. Also on Monday, April 6, will be the Quapaw MS Track Meet beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, April 7 will be Title 1 Reading and Math Night at QPS. This will be held at the elementary school from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
State Assessment testing begins in April. Practice materials can be found on-line to prepare for the assessments. The site for these materials can be found here: https://oklahoma.onlinehelp.
Cookie Dough pickup will be on Tuesday, April 14, from 3:30-6:00 p.m. in the ES Gymnasium/Cafeteria.
Pre-School and Kindergarten Roundup will be held April 20-24. For more information contact the elementary school.
Daily updates can be found on our school Facebook page, website at qpswildcats.com or on the school app. The school app can be downloaded on the App Store or Google Play Store.
Becoming a QPS School Volunteer (2025-26)
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.