Camp Cherokee 2026 is coming soon! Students in grades 1-12 will have the opportunity to participate in numerous cultural and academic activities this summer.
Online registration for Camp Cherokee opens on March 13.
For more information call 918-453-5410
Online registration for Camp Cherokee opens on March 13.
For more information call 918-453-5410
Congratulations to Shady Grove! They were the champions of our Briggs Maiden Volleyball Tournament, defeating Grand View’s #2 team. The tournament featured 17 teams in a double-elimination format, and Shady Grove remained undefeated throughout the competition.
We appreciate everyone who participated in making this tournament a success!
We appreciate everyone who participated in making this tournament a success!
Literacy Night, Thursday, March 5th from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. There will be literacy activities and informational booths set up in the middle school. Please be sure to visit our Braves and Maidens Care Closet! You will find FREE gently used and new clothing and hygience products. All those attending are welcome to stay and enjoy an Indian taco and Miss Molly's cinnamon rolls from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. There will be fun for the whole family.
Robotics News:
Robotics practice Monday-Thursday. Just a reminder, practice is only for the teams that qualified for state. State robotics tournament will be March 6th & 7th at the Cherokee County Fairgrounds.
Volleyball News:
Briggs volleyball tournament today (3/2) 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in the upper gym.
Baseball News:
Briggs vs Westville at Westville Tuesday, March 3rd beginning at 4:00 p.m.
Soccer News:
Wednesday, March 4th: Briggs vs Trinity Catholic at Ft. Smith-girls start at 5:00 p.m. and boys at 6:15 p.m.
Track News:
Thursday, March 5th: 7th/8th at Tahlequah
Cheer News:
Cheer tryout clinic will be March 2nd, March 3rd, 9th, and 10th beginning at 3:15 p.m. Tryouts will be March 13th. Anyone in grades 4th-7th this year is welcome to try out. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Cochran.
Upcoming Events:
March 16-20 Spring Break
March 26 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:00
April 2 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:00
April 3 No School - Good Friday
Robotics News:
Robotics practice Monday-Thursday. Just a reminder, practice is only for the teams that qualified for state. State robotics tournament will be March 6th & 7th at the Cherokee County Fairgrounds.
Volleyball News:
Briggs volleyball tournament today (3/2) 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in the upper gym.
Baseball News:
Briggs vs Westville at Westville Tuesday, March 3rd beginning at 4:00 p.m.
Soccer News:
Wednesday, March 4th: Briggs vs Trinity Catholic at Ft. Smith-girls start at 5:00 p.m. and boys at 6:15 p.m.
Track News:
Thursday, March 5th: 7th/8th at Tahlequah
Cheer News:
Cheer tryout clinic will be March 2nd, March 3rd, 9th, and 10th beginning at 3:15 p.m. Tryouts will be March 13th. Anyone in grades 4th-7th this year is welcome to try out. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Cochran.
Upcoming Events:
March 16-20 Spring Break
March 26 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:00
April 2 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:00
April 3 No School - Good Friday
Congratulations to our Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the 2025-2026 school year!
Valedictorian – Anya Parson
Anya has demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership and academic excellence throughout her time at Briggs. Her consistent effort, positive attitude, and dedication have set a high standard for academic success in our school.
Salutatorian – Pamela Eusebio
Pamela has shown outstanding achievement, perseverance, and commitment to excellence. Her hard work, determination, and passion for learning have inspired both her peers and teachers.
We are incredibly proud of Anya and Pamela and all they have accomplished. Please join us in congratulating these remarkable students on their well-deserved honors!
Valedictorian – Anya Parson
Anya has demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership and academic excellence throughout her time at Briggs. Her consistent effort, positive attitude, and dedication have set a high standard for academic success in our school.
Salutatorian – Pamela Eusebio
Pamela has shown outstanding achievement, perseverance, and commitment to excellence. Her hard work, determination, and passion for learning have inspired both her peers and teachers.
We are incredibly proud of Anya and Pamela and all they have accomplished. Please join us in congratulating these remarkable students on their well-deserved honors!
Congratulations to our January and February Students and Staff of the Month!
We are proud to announce that Mr. Cox has been named as our 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year!
Mr. Cox consistently goes above and beyond to support, inspire and challenge his students each day. His dedication to academic excellence, positive relationships and student success makes a lasting impact both inside and outside the classroom.
He is a valued member of our school community and we are incredibly grateful for the passion, leadership and care he brings to our school and students.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Cox on this well deserved honor!
Mr. Cox consistently goes above and beyond to support, inspire and challenge his students each day. His dedication to academic excellence, positive relationships and student success makes a lasting impact both inside and outside the classroom.
He is a valued member of our school community and we are incredibly grateful for the passion, leadership and care he brings to our school and students.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Cox on this well deserved honor!
Join us for Literacy Night on March 5 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School. You will find fun, grade level literacy games and activities for our students and families. Informational booths will also be available.
Indian tacos will be served in the cafeteria from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for everyone that participates in our activities. Please come out and join us for a fun family event and enjoy some delicious food!
Indian tacos will be served in the cafeteria from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for everyone that participates in our activities. Please come out and join us for a fun family event and enjoy some delicious food!
Cheer Tryout Clinic will be held on March 2, 3, 9, and 10, beginning at 3:15 p.m. Tryouts will be March 13th. Anyone in grades 4th -7th are wecome to try out. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Cochran. (918) 456-4221 ext. 127 or by email lcochran@briggs.k12.ok.us
Academic Team News:
ORES CLASSIC state academic testing competition Saturday, February 28th at Grove in Shawnee. Students participating received a note last week. Please let Mr. Cox or Ms. Ashlock know if your child cannot attend.
Volleyball News:
Briggs volleyball tournament Monday, March 2nd 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Briggs.
Baseball News:
Briggs vs Westville at Westville Tuesday, March 3rd beginning at 4:00 p.m.
Soccer News:
Wednesday, March 4th: Briggs vs Trinity Catholic at Ft. Smith-girls start at 5:00 p.m. and boys at 6:15 p.m.
Track News:
Thursday, March 5th: 7th/8th at Tahlequah
ORES CLASSIC state academic testing competition Saturday, February 28th at Grove in Shawnee. Students participating received a note last week. Please let Mr. Cox or Ms. Ashlock know if your child cannot attend.
Volleyball News:
Briggs volleyball tournament Monday, March 2nd 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Briggs.
Baseball News:
Briggs vs Westville at Westville Tuesday, March 3rd beginning at 4:00 p.m.
Soccer News:
Wednesday, March 4th: Briggs vs Trinity Catholic at Ft. Smith-girls start at 5:00 p.m. and boys at 6:15 p.m.
Track News:
Thursday, March 5th: 7th/8th at Tahlequah
PickleBotz and BananaBotz are headed to the Robotics State Tournament on March 6–7, 2026, in Tahlequah at the Cherokee County Fairgrounds!
We couldn’t be more proud of all the hard work, long hours and dedication that got you here. Let’s go, teams!
We couldn’t be more proud of all the hard work, long hours and dedication that got you here. Let’s go, teams!
Dr. Seuss Dress Up Week will be March 2 - March 6, 2026.
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be on March 26 and April 2 from 4:00 p.m.-7:00p.m. No school on April 3rd. Parents, if you are not signed up to communicate with your child's teacher through Rooms, please contact Ms. Hicks at (918) 456-4221 ext. 107. Thank you!
Briggs School Robotics participated in the Gathering of America’s Tribes Tournament on February 18 and 19, 2026.
BananaBotz won Teamwork Champion, Skills AND Elementary Excellence!!! The Triple Crown!!! They are Double qualified for Worlds. PickleBotz won 2nd place in Teamwork and 2nd place in Skills and Design!! Congratulations to everyone that participated!
The Robotics State Tournament will be held March 6th and 7th, 2026 in Tahlequah at the Cherokee County Fairgrounds.
BananaBotz won Teamwork Champion, Skills AND Elementary Excellence!!! The Triple Crown!!! They are Double qualified for Worlds. PickleBotz won 2nd place in Teamwork and 2nd place in Skills and Design!! Congratulations to everyone that participated!
The Robotics State Tournament will be held March 6th and 7th, 2026 in Tahlequah at the Cherokee County Fairgrounds.
Tahlequah High School Pre-Enrollment Night will be on Tuesday, February 17th from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 8th Grade students received a packet today. Please ask your 8th grader about this packet.
On Pre-Enrollment Night, only parents/guardians with legal custody may enroll a student. Parents/Guardians must bring a photo ID for enrollment.
Items Required for enrollment:
State Certified Birth Certificate (Required)
Immunization Records (Required)
CDIB Card (If applicable)
Address Verification (Required) This must be in the parent or guardian's name. Items that may be used are current utility bill, current lease agreement, valid driver's license or CDIB photo ID.
On Pre-Enrollment Night, only parents/guardians with legal custody may enroll a student. Parents/Guardians must bring a photo ID for enrollment.
Items Required for enrollment:
State Certified Birth Certificate (Required)
Immunization Records (Required)
CDIB Card (If applicable)
Address Verification (Required) This must be in the parent or guardian's name. Items that may be used are current utility bill, current lease agreement, valid driver's license or CDIB photo ID.
No soccer practice today after school. Instead, there will be volleyball practice.
Dental Health Day for Kindergarten-2nd grade on Friday, February 13th.
Valentine's Day parties will be Friday, Feb. 13th beginning at 1:45 p.m.
Spring pictures will be Tuesday, Feb. 17th. We will also be taking group & team pictures that day.
No school Monday, Feb. 16th due to staff development.
Basketball News:
Our Briggs Braves are the ORES Division 1 East Area Runner-up Champions and are headed to STATE!!! They will play South Rock Creek in the first round of the state tournament on Thursday, Feb. 12th at 12:00 p.m. The game will be played at North Rock Creek in Shawnee. Congratulations boys and Good Luck!
Archery/Cherokee Challenge Bowl News:
Archery practice Wednesday & Friday.
Cherokee Challenge Bowl practice today.
Archery at Locust Grove Friday and Saturday (Feb. 13th & 14th)
Robotics News:
Robotics practice Monday-Thursday.
The next robotics competition will be on Thursday, Feb. 12th at the Tahlequah Middle School and Saturday, Feb. 14th at Cherokee Elementary.
Dental Health Day for Kindergarten-2nd grade on Friday, February 13th.
Valentine's Day parties will be Friday, Feb. 13th beginning at 1:45 p.m.
Spring pictures will be Tuesday, Feb. 17th. We will also be taking group & team pictures that day.
No school Monday, Feb. 16th due to staff development.
Basketball News:
Our Briggs Braves are the ORES Division 1 East Area Runner-up Champions and are headed to STATE!!! They will play South Rock Creek in the first round of the state tournament on Thursday, Feb. 12th at 12:00 p.m. The game will be played at North Rock Creek in Shawnee. Congratulations boys and Good Luck!
Archery/Cherokee Challenge Bowl News:
Archery practice Wednesday & Friday.
Cherokee Challenge Bowl practice today.
Archery at Locust Grove Friday and Saturday (Feb. 13th & 14th)
Robotics News:
Robotics practice Monday-Thursday.
The next robotics competition will be on Thursday, Feb. 12th at the Tahlequah Middle School and Saturday, Feb. 14th at Cherokee Elementary.
7th/8th: ORES area basketball tournament tomorrow, Feb. 7th at Maryetta. Our boys will be playing in the ORES East Area Runner Up Finals. Briggs will be playing Brushy at 1:00 p.m. A win will send our boys to the state tournament. We need a big and loud crowd at the game tomorrow to help cheer for our Braves!!! Good luck boys!!!
Celebrating 101 Days of School in Early Childhood!
Student of the Month assembly Friday, Feb. 6th at 8:15 a.m. in the upper gym.
Friday, Feb. 6th, Book Fair during after school.
Basketball News:
Briggs 3rd/4th grade festival today, February 3rd
4:00 Briggs v. Woodall Girls
4:30 Briggs v. Woodall Boys
5:00 Woodall v. Grandview Girls
5:30 Woodall v. Grandview Boys
6:00 Briggs v. Grandview Girls
6:30 Briggs v. Grandview Boys
7th/8th: ORES area basketball tournament Thursday, Feb. 5th at Maryetta. Girls will play Brushy at 5:00 and boys will play Woodall at 6:00. Winners will advance to the area runner-up finals on Saturday.
Archery/Cherokee Challenge Bowl News:
Archery practice Wednesday & Friday.
Cherokee Challenge Bowl practice Monday.
Chess Club News:
Chess Club for all grades will be tomorrow in the middle school breakfast room from 3:20 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Robotics News:
Robotics practice Monday-Thursday.
The next robotics competition will be on Feb. 12th at the Tahlequah Middle School.
Friday, Feb. 6th, Book Fair during after school.
Basketball News:
Briggs 3rd/4th grade festival today, February 3rd
4:00 Briggs v. Woodall Girls
4:30 Briggs v. Woodall Boys
5:00 Woodall v. Grandview Girls
5:30 Woodall v. Grandview Boys
6:00 Briggs v. Grandview Girls
6:30 Briggs v. Grandview Boys
7th/8th: ORES area basketball tournament Thursday, Feb. 5th at Maryetta. Girls will play Brushy at 5:00 and boys will play Woodall at 6:00. Winners will advance to the area runner-up finals on Saturday.
Archery/Cherokee Challenge Bowl News:
Archery practice Wednesday & Friday.
Cherokee Challenge Bowl practice Monday.
Chess Club News:
Chess Club for all grades will be tomorrow in the middle school breakfast room from 3:20 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Robotics News:
Robotics practice Monday-Thursday.
The next robotics competition will be on Feb. 12th at the Tahlequah Middle School.
7th/8th: ORES Area Basketball Tournament Thursday, Feb. 5th at Maryetta. Girls will play Brushy at 5:00 p.m. and boys will play Woodall at 6:00 p.m. Winners will advance to the area runner-up finals on Saturday.
Updated Robotics Schedule
