Briggs School -

Are you looking for a new school family? Come join us at Briggs Elementary School. We have many opportunities available for your child. If you have questions, please call us at (918) 456 - 4221 ext:100. Enrollment packets are available in our office. Robotics/STEM Sports including soccer 4-H Savvas Math Success for All Reading Program Band Chess Cherokee Culture S.W.A.T. Gifted & Talented Academic Teams and more!

Football equipment checkout is scheduled for July 29-30 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the lower gym.
The first practice is scheduled for July 31st, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, for 7th and 8th grade students only.
The 5th and 6th-grade football teams will start practice on the first day of school.

Reminder: Summer school students that were in attendance Monday and Tuesday will leave tomorrow (6/18) at 8:15 a.m. for their field trip to Amazeum in Bentonville, Arkansas. Students must be at school by 8:00 a.m. Please visit the link for more details: https://www.briggs.k12.ok.us/article/2271985

Scheduled Field Trips Week of June 16-20 Wednesday June 18, 2025 (Must be present Monday and Tuesday to attend) Place: Amazeum - Bentonville, Arkansas Depart time: 8:15 Return: 4:00 *Lunch will be provided/Students will eat at a park. **There is a gift shop (optional) If you are wanting to attend as a parent the admission is $8.00 Friday June 20, 2025 (Must be present Thursday to attend) Hulbert Splash Pad Depart time: 9:00 Return: 4:00 *Make sure and bring a towel, sunscreen, and a bathing suit. **Lunch will be provided at the park. June 20th is our last day of Summer School. We have had such a great time this summer. Thank you for your participation. Have a great summer!!! Briggs Summer School Staff

Reminder: Open gym will be available on June 5th and June 6th from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. This will be for our 2025 -2026, 7th and 8th grade Briggs Basketball players.

Members of our Cheer Squad were able to participate in a stunt camp on Tuesday, June 3rd. These students learned basic tumbling skills as well as building pyramids. They had a blast! We appreciate Russ Turner and State Athletics for this awesome opportunity!!!

2025 - 2026 School Year Calendar

Briggs Robotics Camp June 2nd - June 6th 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Check out our fun summer trips!!! Students must be in attendance two days within the week to participate in the trip for that week. Enrollment forms are available in the front office or print from the link provided. https://5il.co/3detl

Reminder! It's not too late to get your child signed up for the Boys and Girls Club Summer Program. The Summer Program will run May 27th - June 20th from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with extended care available from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. https://5il.co/3detl

Congrats to these lovely ladies! Enjoy your retirement!!! Janet Pickens Lisa Tuttle Molly Doss Lori Galvin Allison Dillard

Reminder: Our end of year awards assembly is Thursday May 15th in the upper gymnasium. 8:30 a.m. Pre-K, 1st and 2nd grade 9:30 a.m. 3rd & 4th grade (Band will perform after 3rd & 4th grade awards.) 10:30 a.m. 5th -7th grade

Tahlequah High School Information for our future Tigers!!! Physicals: May 14th at 2:00 p.m. at the TMAC Football: June 16th at 9:00 a.m. freshman report Softball: May 20th 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (tryouts) Girls Basketball: May 20th 3:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (tryouts) Boys Basketball: May 20th 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (tryouts) Baseball: May 23rd & 24th at 5:00 p.m.

Thank you teachers!

Congratulations to the Class of 2025!!!

We have partnered with Cherokee Capital Blue Star Mothers to help provide items for troop boxes to be sent to deployed military. Our students have been participating by writing letters and coloring patriotic art work. We would like to add to our participation by donating gum, suckers and/or hard candy. If you would like to help with these items for the troop boxes, please bring them by the front office. If you have any questions, please contact Chastity Hicks (918) 456-4221 ext: 107 Thank you in advance for your thoughtfulness and support! Deadline is May 14th!

Tuesday, May 6th at 6:00 p.m. Aprons & Lace OHCE group is hosting Cherokee storyteller, Robert Lewis, at the Cherokee County Livestock Arena (by the county jail). Matt Anderson will also be demonstrating a craft that everyone in attendance will be able to make and take home. This event is open to all ages. Everyone is welcome!

Our Gifted and Talented students participated in a Designation at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma on May 2nd and May 3rd, 2025. Our students met Dr. Tom Furness, the Grandfather of Virtual Reality. Students created Native American themed virtual reality museums through the use of a program called SketchUp. They were then able to tour their museum through VR headsets. Students also learned about 3D scanning! The students had a blast! We are very thankful for this opportunity! Please visit Briggs School on Facebook for more pictures!

8th Grade Awards Ceremony