
Thank you to Coalgate Methodist Church for providing dinner for our staff during Parent Teacher Conference Night. It was greatly appreciated by our entire staff!

REALITY CHECK
On Tuesday, September 19th, 9th grade students from Coalgate High School attended a reality fair at Kiamichi Technology Center in Atoka. The students participated in an interactive real-world money challenge to prepare them for life after high school.











HS ACADEMIC TEAM
The high school academic team beat Achille 280-180. They are currently 4-0 for the season. They travel to OU for NAQT on Saturday. Congratulations!!!!

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FOOTBALL GAME UPDATE
Tonight's football game will be at Coalgate instead of away. The game will begin at 6:00.

The SB game at Antlers this Friday, Sept. 8, has been cancelled. Instead, our girls will play at Soper at 2:30 pm that day.

CHILI BEAN DINNER!!
Come and support the Coalgate Marching Band. See the attached flier for more information.


WATCH COALGATE FOOTBALL LIVE
We know that many sites are offering to broadcast the games, and it can be difficult to know which to choose. To help with this matter, Coalgate Schools will be hosting the games live on the school's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CoalgatePS/ and on our webpage https://coalgatepsok.sites.thrillshare.com. We hop this makes it more convenient to all interested to tune in for what promises to be an exiting season.

SCHOOL PICTURE DAY
School picture day is scheduled for Wednesday, September 6th for all grades 3-11. You can order online or with an order form. The attached picture will have the information for ordering online. If you have questions, please contact Stephanie McNutt at the High School.



GAME TIME CHANGE
The start time for the high school football gamer on Friday, September 1, has been changed to 8:00 P.M.

Coalgate Public Schools will be CLOSED Friday, September 1, for the services for Derby Gearheart. Classes will resume September 5, 2023.

The HS SB game at Latta has been cancelled but the JH will play Latta at home today at 4:30.

SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE CLOSURE The Superintendent's office will be closed Thursday, August 31, for out-of-town training.

OUR HEARTS HURT
We have suffered a loss to our school community. This loss is sure to raise many emotions, concerns, and questions for our entire school. especially our students.
Coalgate Schools will have trained professionals to help with th needs of our students and school personnel. They will be available Monday morning.
Oklahoma Mental Health Lifeline is available by calling or texting 988 at any time. This resource will give free and confidential support.
We are saddened by the loss to our school community and will make every effort to support our students and staff.

22-23 YEARBOOKS ARE IN!!
The 22-23 yearbooks are in!! The yearbook staff has been delivering to each building so be on the lookout in backpacks. We are having HS sign a sign out sheet for their delivered yearbook. If you have a senior, please contact Mrs. McNutt at smcnutt@coalgateschools.org for pickup info. We do have extras and they will be $45


NEW GRANT
Coalgate Public Schools is excited to announce that we have received a grant from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. We are thankful to be able to bring local beef to our campus.

Tomorrow's home fastpitch softball game against Wister will be the Varsity team only
as the JV game has been cancelled. The game will begin at 5:30 pm.

INDIVIDUAL PICTURE DATES
September 6th District Pictures grades K-4 -11th
September 7th Senior formals
October 17th District wide Make-up or Retakes
April 17th Senior Cap and Gown

ATTENTION EMERSON PARENTS
Parents when dropping off students, please do not pass cars in line. Please park in the parking lot across from elementary school if walking them to the door. If you're going to drop off students, please have them ready to exit vehicle when its your turn. Remember to drive cautiously for the safety of our students. Thank you.

COALGATE HIGH SCHOOL BLOOD DRIVE
Tuesday, August 15. Please see attached flyer for more details.
