Track news:
Results Keys Track Meet
5th-6th Girls:
Harper Potts: 2nd Discus
5th-6th Boys:
RyanLee Romero: 2nd Discus
7th-8th Girls:
Kaydence Johnston: 1st 300m Hurdles, 3rd Long Jump, 2nd 100m Hurdles
Bella Bread 2nd Discus
Pamela Eusebio: 2nd Long Jump
7th-8th Boys:
Jovanni Falcon: 1st 800m Run, 1st Mile Run
Jaxon Crow: 1st 300m Hurdles, 3rd High Jump
Ozziel DeLa Hoya: 2nd Long Jump,
3rd Place, 41 x 100 Relay:
Gavyn Walker, Brayden Gruber, Jaxon Crow, Ozziel DeLa Hoya.
2nd Place, 4x200 Relay:
Gavyn Walker, Brayden Gruber, Jaxon Crow, Ozziel DeLa Hoya.
2nd Place, 4x400 Relay:
Collin Rhodes, Ozziel DeLa Hoya, Gavyn Walker, Shaun Marrs.
7th-8th Boys finished 2nd place as a team out of 19 schools.
7th-8th Girls finished 5th out of 19 teams.
Next meet is Thursday at Maryetta, 5th through 8th grade.
Results Keys Track Meet
5th-6th Girls:
Harper Potts: 2nd Discus
5th-6th Boys:
RyanLee Romero: 2nd Discus
7th-8th Girls:
Kaydence Johnston: 1st 300m Hurdles, 3rd Long Jump, 2nd 100m Hurdles
Bella Bread 2nd Discus
Pamela Eusebio: 2nd Long Jump
7th-8th Boys:
Jovanni Falcon: 1st 800m Run, 1st Mile Run
Jaxon Crow: 1st 300m Hurdles, 3rd High Jump
Ozziel DeLa Hoya: 2nd Long Jump,
3rd Place, 41 x 100 Relay:
Gavyn Walker, Brayden Gruber, Jaxon Crow, Ozziel DeLa Hoya.
2nd Place, 4x200 Relay:
Gavyn Walker, Brayden Gruber, Jaxon Crow, Ozziel DeLa Hoya.
2nd Place, 4x400 Relay:
Collin Rhodes, Ozziel DeLa Hoya, Gavyn Walker, Shaun Marrs.
7th-8th Boys finished 2nd place as a team out of 19 schools.
7th-8th Girls finished 5th out of 19 teams.
Next meet is Thursday at Maryetta, 5th through 8th grade.
It's that time of year again... state testing! 3rd through 8th grade students, it's your time to SHINE!!! Our teachers are ready, our students are ready. Let's do this! State testing begins on TUESDAY, APRIL 14th. Our 3rd and 4th graders will test in the mornings of the 14th - 16th. Grades 5th - 8th will begin on the 20th. Testing can be stressful so to help them do their best, please make sure your child gets a good night's sleep every night. This means at least 9 -10 hours per night with NO electronics at least 2 hours before bedtime. Students need to be ON TIME or EARLY to school on test days. Being late to school creates additional stress and may mean they will have to do make-up testing. We want to make sure their test days are stress free - so help your child by making sure they have good sleep, arrive early, eat breakfast (at home or at school) and have your support at home. To find out what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends for hours of sleep for your child, please visit this link. https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about/index.html As always, thank you for being an important part of your child’s academic success!
Briggs Public Schools is proud to announce the selection of Kair Ridenhour as our new Superintendent, effective July 1, 2026.
Mr. Ridenhour brings 28 years of experience in education and is currently serving as the Executive Director of Elementary Education at Tahlequah Public Schools. Throughout his career, he has served as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, and principal, demonstrating a strong commitment to student success and educational leadership.
We are especially excited to welcome Mr. Ridenhour back to Briggs. He is eager to return to the district and is enthusiastic about the opportunities ahead for our students, staff, and families.
Please join us in welcoming Kair Ridenhour to Briggs Public Schools!
Mr. Ridenhour brings 28 years of experience in education and is currently serving as the Executive Director of Elementary Education at Tahlequah Public Schools. Throughout his career, he has served as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, and principal, demonstrating a strong commitment to student success and educational leadership.
We are especially excited to welcome Mr. Ridenhour back to Briggs. He is eager to return to the district and is enthusiastic about the opportunities ahead for our students, staff, and families.
Please join us in welcoming Kair Ridenhour to Briggs Public Schools!
Track news:
Results of the Tahlequah 5th and 6th grade Track Meet.
5th Grade Girls
Phenyx Osburn 1600m run-Gold Medal
Blaklee Jones Discus-Silver Medal
5th Grade Boys:
Bentley Blake, Discus-4th place
6th Grade Girls:
Harper Potts, Discus-3rd place
6th Grade Boys:
RyanLee Romero, Discus-Silver Medal
Landon Gruber, Discus-4th place
Zander Ramirez, 1600m run-5th place
Results of the Tahlequah 5th and 6th grade Track Meet.
5th Grade Girls
Phenyx Osburn 1600m run-Gold Medal
Blaklee Jones Discus-Silver Medal
5th Grade Boys:
Bentley Blake, Discus-4th place
6th Grade Girls:
Harper Potts, Discus-3rd place
6th Grade Boys:
RyanLee Romero, Discus-Silver Medal
Landon Gruber, Discus-4th place
Zander Ramirez, 1600m run-5th place
NSU is offering some fun learning opportunities for students over the summer. Click HERE for more information!
Student of the Month assembly, Friday, March 27th beginning at 8:15 a.m. in the upper gym.
Spring picture money is due by Friday, March 27th. Orders must be made online after this date.
Yearbooks are on sale now. The cost is $25 until April 1st. After that, the price will be $30. Order forms are available in the office.
5th-8th grade spring dance will be Friday, March 27th from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in the lower gym. Remember the dance is for Briggs students only. There will be concession items available and admission is $5.
Parent/teacher conferences will be Tomorrow, March 26th from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. and Thursday, April 2nd from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Robotics News:
Robotics practice Monday-Thursday.
Briggs Robotics teams that qualified for the World Championship Tournament in St. Louis, Missouri are selling raffle tickets for a $500 Giftcard to Reasors to raise money for the trip. Tickets are $5 a piece or $20 for 5. Drawing will be held April 10th. Find a BananaBotz or PickleBotz team member to purchase your tickets today!
Baseball News:
Friday, March 27th: Briggs vs Maryetta @ Stilwell High School baseball fields beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Soccer News:
The girls' soccer game scheduled for tomorrow (3/26) with Porter has been canceled.
Track News:
5th/6th track meet @ Tahlequah today.
7th/8th track meet @ Fort Gibson, tomorrow, March 26th.
Spring picture money is due by Friday, March 27th. Orders must be made online after this date.
Yearbooks are on sale now. The cost is $25 until April 1st. After that, the price will be $30. Order forms are available in the office.
5th-8th grade spring dance will be Friday, March 27th from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in the lower gym. Remember the dance is for Briggs students only. There will be concession items available and admission is $5.
Parent/teacher conferences will be Tomorrow, March 26th from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. and Thursday, April 2nd from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Robotics News:
Robotics practice Monday-Thursday.
Briggs Robotics teams that qualified for the World Championship Tournament in St. Louis, Missouri are selling raffle tickets for a $500 Giftcard to Reasors to raise money for the trip. Tickets are $5 a piece or $20 for 5. Drawing will be held April 10th. Find a BananaBotz or PickleBotz team member to purchase your tickets today!
Baseball News:
Friday, March 27th: Briggs vs Maryetta @ Stilwell High School baseball fields beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Soccer News:
The girls' soccer game scheduled for tomorrow (3/26) with Porter has been canceled.
Track News:
5th/6th track meet @ Tahlequah today.
7th/8th track meet @ Fort Gibson, tomorrow, March 26th.
Briggs Robotics teams that qualified for the World Championship Tournament in St. Louis, Missouri are selling raffle tickets for a $500 Giftcard to Reasors to raise money for the trip. Tickets are $5 a piece or 5 for $20. The drawing will be held April 10th. Find a BananaBotz or PickleBotz team member to purchase your tickets!
Fundraiser for the Briggs Robotics teams Worlds Tournment 2026 Trip to St. Louis, Missouri
1st-4th grade spring dance tomorrow, March 24th from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. in the lower gym.
5th-8th grade spring dance will be Friday, March 27th from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in the lower gym.
Dances are for Briggs students only. There will be concession items available and admission is $5.
Registration deadline is April 10, 2026: https://pci.jotform.com/form/251174831594158
2026 Red Fern Festival Pageant Guide: https://aptg.co/bSMK8n
2026 Red Fern Festival Pageant Guide: https://aptg.co/bSMK8n
We are currently collecting pictures to include in our yearbook. If you have pictures from school events, activities, or memorable moments from this year, please submit them to be considered. We would love to include as many memories as possible!
Please email your pictures to Ms. Nance by March 20, 2026. Pictures after this date will not be accepted. knance@briggs.k12.ok.us
Please email your pictures to Ms. Nance by March 20, 2026. Pictures after this date will not be accepted. knance@briggs.k12.ok.us
Baseball News:
Baseball today in the Westville Festival. The games will be played at Kansas High School. Westville vs Briggs at 12:30 p.m. and Keys vs Briggs at 2:00 p.m.
Soccer News:
The next soccer action will be Monday, March 23rd against Maryetta. The game will be at Briggs with the girls starting at 5:00 p.m. and the boys at 6:15 p.m.
Track News:
5th/6th track meet @ Tahlequah, Wed., March 25th.
Cheer News:
Cheer tryouts are tomorrow, March 13th.
Baseball today in the Westville Festival. The games will be played at Kansas High School. Westville vs Briggs at 12:30 p.m. and Keys vs Briggs at 2:00 p.m.
Soccer News:
The next soccer action will be Monday, March 23rd against Maryetta. The game will be at Briggs with the girls starting at 5:00 p.m. and the boys at 6:15 p.m.
Track News:
5th/6th track meet @ Tahlequah, Wed., March 25th.
Cheer News:
Cheer tryouts are tomorrow, March 13th.
Yearbooks are on sale for $25.00 until April 1st! The price will increase to $30.00 after the 1st. Order forms are being sent home today! Order forms are also available by visiting this link: https://aptg.co/NSVthT
The Boy Scout meeting has been rescheduled for April 9th from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. and will only be for 5th graders. We appologize for the confusion.
We would like to say thank you to Codey Poindexter for your continued support of our students and school community. Your generosity in donating snacks for the State Basketball Tournament and sponsoring the Indian Taco Dinner for Literacy Night means so much to our students and families. We truly appreciate how you consistently show up for our students’ events and the many ways you support them throughout the year. Your commitment makes a real difference, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you do!
Preschool applications are OPEN for the 2026–2027 school year!
Adventure Head Start helps children grow academically, socially, and emotionally, while supporting the whole family along the way. Your child’s future starts here. ❤️
You can complete an application at www.healthwellnessok.com/adventure-headstart!
Adventure Head Start helps children grow academically, socially, and emotionally, while supporting the whole family along the way. Your child’s future starts here. ❤️
You can complete an application at www.healthwellnessok.com/adventure-headstart!
On March 7, 2026, Phoebe Butler, Noah Decker, Jovanni Falcon, Trent Kennedy, Jaylee Summers, and Robert Vann participated in the Annual Five Civilized Tribes Museum Student Art Show, featuring artwork from Native students in grades 7–12. Our Culture Teacher, Ms. Wolfe, encourages our students’ interest and curiosity in Native Art. We are so proud of these students and their efforts!
Robert Vann received Honorable Mention in Cultural Arts with his basket titled "Hat." Trent Kennedy received 2nd Place in Cultural Arts with his basket titled "Something Precious." Jaylee Summers received Honorable Mention in Cultural Arts for her basket titled "Summers." Phoebe Butler received Honorable Mention in Cultural Arts for her "Corn Husk Doll." Congratulations!
Please visit the link for more information about the art show: https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.2791/subevent.516
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