
SENIOR LUNCHEON
Thank you Coal County Chamber of Commerce for hosting the Senior Luncheon! Thank you FirstBank for the senior gift.




MIDDLE SCHOOL TESTING DATES
April 20 - 8th grade - all day
April 24 - 7th grade - AM only
April 25 - 8th grade - AM only
April 26 - 7th grade - AM only
April 27 - 8th grade - AM only

CONGRATULATIONS CALEB
Caleb "Chief" Perry! Chief is trading in his Purple and White for Blue and Gold. He will start his next chapter as a Norsemen with NEO!





INTERNET SAFETY
The Internet has become an integral part of our lives. We have access to information from around the world. However, along with the positive aspects of being online, we will encounter many dangers from malware, viruses, malicious sites, and obscene sites. Coalgate Public Schools has a webpage devoted to keeping staff, parents, and students up-to-date on the dangers of being online and how to avoid those dangers. The address for the Online Safety Site is https://coalgateschools.onlinesafetyhub.io We strongly suggest that all concerned visit this site regularly to stay updated on sites, games, chat rooms, etc.
As an example, Coalgate Public School’s online filtering program has shown a rise in hits on Anime sites. Anime is hand-drawn or computer-generated images that originated in Japan. When Anime first appeared, the drawings and stories were appropriate for young children. However, we have noticed that many of these sites have an adult section buried in the pages. These adult drawings are easily accessible to any person who navigates these sites. Therefore, Coalgate Public Schools has blocked many of these sites. However, new ones continue to appear. Coalgate Public Schools strongly suggests parents/guardians monitor online usage with special attention to these Anime sites.
Please spread the word about our Online Safety Site.
Thank you
David Unsell
Technology Director
Coalgate Public Schools

Congratulations, Coalgate Lady Cats!!!
2023 District Champs.


Q&A WIUTH COALGATE'S CADE COMETTI
See the following links:
https://durantsportszone.com/2023/04/05/qa-with-coalgates-cade-cometti-presented-by-safeguard-insurance-solutions-and-cash-first/
https://twitter.com/VYPEOK/status/1643628831742341120/photo/1
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=606894494789082&set=a.454372633374603i

PICTURE DAY WEDNESDAY!!
Emerson Elementary will be having Spring pictures this Wednesday, April 12. The photographer will be sending home proofs soon after picture day and it will have an order form attached.
Cap and Gown pictures for seniors will be this Wednesday in the snack shack. The photographer will be sending home proofs soon after picture day and it will have an order form attached.

SUMMER EBT FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM
Families with children receiving free or reduced-cost school meals may qualify for free food this summer.
Chickasaw Nation Nutrition Services is now accepting applications for the Summer EBT for Children program.
This federally funded program is available to anyone; you do not have to be First American to qualify. Qualifying families will receive approximately $60 of free food per child per month for May, June and July. Benefits are placed on an EBT card (works like a debit card) that allows you to purchase healthy food during the summer months.
Participation in this program will have no impact on other government assistance you and your child receive.
Information provided by you on the consent form or any records obtained for this program will be kept confidential as required by law and will be used only for this project.
Once approved, Summer EBT cards will be mailed to the address provided, along with a list of participating stores. You will also receive a food card (shopping list) to help you identify approved food items.
To apply online, click the “Apply” button at the top right of this page.
To apply over the phone, call the Chickasaw Nation SEBTC at (580) 272-1178 or (844) 256-3467 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday). Para presentar una solicitud por teléfono, llame a SEBTC de Chickasaw Nation al (580) 272-1178 o (844) 256-3467 (8:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m., de lunes a viernes).
ELIGIBILITY
• Enrolled in a participating school district in grades Pre-K – 12th grade
• Receive free or reduced-cost meals at school*

NO AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM THURSDAY
There will be no After School Program tomorrow, April 6th.

SENIORS
Cap and gown portraits Wednesday, April 12th. See the attached flyer for more information.


ATTENTION JUNIORS: ACT TEST TOMORROW
ALL JUNIORS -- REMINDER ACT TEST TOMORROW
On Wednesday, April 5th, juniors will be taking the ACT exam as part of Oklahoma's state testing program.
Taking the ACT during the State testing window is required by all juniors.
Students will be in the Sandmann computer lab all day on Wednesday (lunch will be provided).
Students must complete the test in one setting.
A student can not be checked out of school during testing.
Students who are absent on April 5th will be tested on a make-up day.
Students who have previously taken the ACT will need the username and password they created when they registered to take a past ACT.
An online calculator will be provided but students may want to bring a calculator they are familiar with.
Test prep information can be found here:
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/state-and-district-solutions/act-info-for-examinees.html
Thank you!
Angie West, Counselor

THANKS FOR THE HELP!
Thank you to Sheila Jackson and Carminia Magby from Kiamichi Tech for teaching CPR Awareness to our seniors.





GOING TO STATE FOR ESPORTS:
Ruger Tucker, Denim Brown, Elija John, Ernest Smith, and Austin Barnett have qualified for State! They will compete April 29th in Tulsa at Union Academy.


PROM LINEUP
Students are to lineup on Railroad at the gym. Please head south, take a right turn on bus road, and head west.

CONGRATULATIONS!!
Oklahoma Christian Esports Qualifier. We had 3 middle school students place 3rd, 5th, and 6th. Those 3 should qualify to go to State April 29th in Tulsa.


Coalgate Esports Overwatch2 Team finished the season 8-1 2nd place in our group. Playoffs start next Monday, April 2nd. They are striving to make state on April 29th.


Congratulations Medal Winners of Southeastern Curriculum Contest!!
Aaron Mauk Trigonometry 1st
Alyssa West Art - Figure Drawing II 1st
Blazen Ward Physical Science 1st
Ridge Duncan Music Literature 2nd
Kayla Christman Anatomy & Physiology 2nd
Laney Brown English III 1st
Mikayla Brown English II 2nd
Sean Sutterfield General Safety 3rd
Outstanding performances!

We want to say, "Good luck," to our Choir as they head to the State Contest. May your voices touch ears and hearts.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
COALGATE SCHOOLS FOR 2023-24
Emerson Elementary-
4th Grade Reading Teacher
Send your Cover letter, Resume, Transcript and Oklahoma Teaching Certificate to cscanida@coalgateschools.org Charles Canida
Wallace Byrd Middle School
Stem/Science Teacher
English Language Arts Teacher
Send your Cover letter, Resume, Transcript and Oklahoma Teaching Certificate to pwilkinson@coalgateschools.org Phillip Wilkinson
High School
Send your Cover letter, Resume, Transcript and Oklahoma Teaching Certificate to chyatt@coalgateschools.org Christie Hyatt
Special Education
Elementary Special Education Teachers
Para Professionals
Send your Cover letter, Resume, Transcript and Oklahoma Teaching Certificate (Para professionals need to have a Para certificate) to platimer@coalgateschools.org Paula Latimer

Summer EBT Program
