Bulldog Blast

Greetings Bulldogs ~
When you're a parent of a senior - the year is filled with a LOT of lasts. I was reminded of this last night as I watched the marching band perform at the OBA preview show. One more marching band weekend left for our senior parents. With that I'm sure comes a bit of relief but also a fair amount of sadness that one journey is ending. Thank you to all our parents of seniors - in all our activities - who are going through a year full of "lasts." Your dedication to your kids and our school is noticed and we appreciate you!!

As you may have heard, our Volleyball program won a 6A state title this past weekend. What an AMAZING accomplishment! When you think about the road to a championship - it's such a long journey. Late night games, miles on the road, wins, losses, good times and struggles - a high school season, whatever the activity, is a true pilgrimage. Congrats to all those EMHS Volleyball families on this accomplishment - you have truly built a LEGACY!!

We will celebrate all our fall sports this next Friday, November 8th, at a full school assembly. This gives coaches and directors a moment to brag on the accomplishments and an opportunity for us as a Memorial family to honor the hard work and SACRIFICE that has taken place this fall. It's a crowded environment but you're always welcome to come and join us.

Have a GREAT weekend Bulldogs. Let's hope for dry weather in Broken Arrow both tonight for football and tomorrow for band so our kids can compete safely. We'll see you at the next home event Memorial - GO DOGS!

- One last thing - there are some new items in the senior section. Be sure to read down to those!

Keith Pautler

Producer/Director/Principal

Edmond Memorial High School

We all know that the EMHS Volleyball program is one of the best in the country! But did you know that this past weekend they won their 2nd state title in 3 years and 6th in program history? AMAZING job to all the players, coaches, and parents on making this a HISTORIC year!!

Our marching band has been EXTREMELY busy this week as they traveled to St. Louis last weekend to compete (DID AMAZING) - competed at the OSSAA contest on Tuesday (DID AMAZING) - and travels to Broken Arrow tomorrow to compete at the OBA end of the year contest. Good Luck to our AWESOME band, guard, and band staff as they finish their season VERY strong!!

Hello Freshmen and Families,

Francis Tuttle Technology Center is coming to Edmond Memorial on Wednesday, November 6th to meet with students interested in joining one of their Academy programs. Starting in their sophomore year, students can attend Francis Tuttle in one of the three college-preparatory Academies: Biosciences and Medicine, Computer Science, or Engineering for half of the school day. You can find more information about these incredible programs on the FTTC Academy page.

Students, if you would like to hear from Francis Tuttle staff and some Bulldogs that are current Francis Tuttle students, about this great opportunity, please sign up to receive an exclusive invitation to attend the interactive presentation on November 6th in the EMHS auditorium. In January, we will also take interested students on a field trip to Francis Tuttle to tour the Academy programs.

Click this Link to Sign Up for the Presentation!!!

As we approach flu season - EMHS will once again be hosting a flu shot clinic through Total Wellness.

Total Wellness will be at our school on Wednesday, November 6th from 12:30pm-2pm offering both VFC (SoonerCare) and Private Insurance Flu and Tdap shots. If you would like your student to receive either shot, please fill out one or both parental consent forms linked in this e-mail and send them back with your student on the date of the service. Your child cannot receive a shot without a signed waiver present.

FLU SHOT CONSENT FORM

TDAP SHOT CONSENT FORM

The EMHS Key Club runs an annual Giving Tree which is a yearly present drive. Families may enroll their students in this if they feel like a little assistence is needed this holiday season. Should you want to take advantage of this opportunity - please complete the form as soon as possible. You DO NOT have to complete all of the wish list fields. If you do not want/need one of the categories, you can leave it blank. If you have any questions or need help, contact Mrs. Hendricks in room 422 (upstairs in the Freshman Academy). Thank you!

CLICK HERE for the Key Club Giving Tree Form

For those students who have registered for any AP exams - the first deadline has already passed. To keep your student registered for the exam, please ensure that payment is made by Monday, November 11. If payment is not received by this date, we will unfortunately need to unregister your student.

If you need more time, you can still order and pay for the exam until Feb. 21st, though the late fee will apply.

CLICK HERE for PAYMENT

Auditions for EMHS musicals are open to all students. If you have a student who might have interest in being a part of - literally - the best musical theatre program in the State of Oklahoma - please see the information below as auditions are approaching.

Wednesday, November 6, is Edmond Memorial PreACT Test Day

ALL sophomores will be taking PreACT test on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. There is not a make-up opportunity for this test.

Information for testing:

• Testing Room Rosters have been posted on the windows of the counseling office. Find your testing location before your test day!

• AM Francis Tuttle students will NOT go to Francis Tuttle on this day. Please make arrangements with Francis Tuttle prior to testing.

• Students completed a pre-registration in their English classes over the past week. There is nothing else needed to register for this test.

• Students are assigned to classrooms in alphabetical order in most cases. Classroom rosters are posted on the counseling office window. Please find your classroom location BEFORE WEDNESDAY morning.

• Report to assigned testing room by 8:10

• Students who have a 2 - 7 schedule, must arrive by 8:00 on this day for testing and be in their assigned classroom by 8:10.

• Testing will be completed during 1st – 3rd hours.

Items to Bring:

• Bring two #2 pencils and eraser – NO MECHANICAL PENCILS

• An authorized calculator is optional, but is not necessary to complete the math portion of the test. Please review the ACT Calculator Policy for accepted calculators and use.

• Students must have school ID or driver's license for test check in

• Drinks and snacks are allowed--but they are NOT allowed during testing—they are allowed only at a break

Items to avoid bringing, if possible:

• Cell phones, smart watches, or and additional electronic devices such as a personal laptop—any of these items must be turned off and placed in their backpack at the beginning of testing and will not be able to be accessed until after the test is over.

Prohibited Items:

• Textbooks, dictionaries in any language, scratch paper, notes or other study aides

• Highlighters, colored pens or pencils, correction tape/fluid

• Reading material

• Hats are prohibited during testing

All Francis Tuttle campuses are closed on November 5th. Students who attend Francis Tuttle will only be responsible for attending their EMHS courses that day. Should a student not have a ride home in the middle of the day, they are welcome to utilize our media center as a study location during their Francis Tuttle time. Francis Tuttle should be sending out communication directly to our FT students regarding any course requirements for that day.

It's time to start thinking about Fall Ball which takes place on November 16th @ EMHS. This annual tradition is VERY popular and we want to make sure it's an AMAZING evening... As a reminder, the Fall Ball is the only dance all year that all students can attend as there are some restrictions on Prom. Tickets are on sale now! If your student would like to take a guest from another school to the Fall Ball - please be sure to have them complete the guest form by the deadline.

CLICK HERE for Fall Ball Guest Form

United States Senator James Lankford will be visiting Memorial High School this Monday afternoon and our Senior class will have the opportunity to hear from him. To be clear, the purpose of this visit is to talk about the mechanics of federal government - and to hear about it directly from our elected official. We're looking forward to this visit and I know many of our kids are as well. It should be AMAZING.

A portion of our Bulldogs will have the opportunity to vote for the first time this next week. We certainly encourage you to make a big deal out of this experience. We know that the voting lines will be long so please plan accordingly. We do not have a coded absence for voting but in most cases - the students should be fine if they either vote very early before school or go directly from school to the poles. Either way - what a great experience for them to get to cast their first vote and let their voice be heard!!

Campus Admin

Keith Pautler - EMHS Principal

Kyle Roberts - Athletic Director

Sally.Stewart - Administrator - Curriculum

Freshman Academy

Carrie Higdon - Administrator

Dawnetta Russell - Counselor (A-K)

Jessica Cook - Counselor (L-Z)

Main Building

Shastin Willman - Administrator - Sophomores

Evan Chada - Administrator - Juniors

Lance Mock - Administrator - Seniors

Erin Bickle - Counselor (A-E)

Kelly Barnes - Counselor (F-Li)

Tina Mays - Counselor (Lj-Ri)

Christine Custred - Counselor (Rj-Z)

James Keeton - Counselor (Career & Francis Tuttle)