Tulsa Tough Rides Again

Tulsa Tough Ride & Race organizers opened registration today for the Tough Kids Challenge. As part of the fourth annual Tulsa Tough Ride & Race, set for May 29-31, 225 third – fifth-graders can compete in the Tough Kids Challenge and earn a free Trek bike, presented by The Children’s Hospital at St. Francis, upon successful completion of the program.

TU Rowing Lawless Cup Champs

The University of Tulsa women’s rowing team is very good. Head coach Kevin Harris says, “this is one of best groups of women we have seen come through TU on the whole and they are determined to make an impression.”

Trail Days Rides Again In Owasso

Once again, the Owasso Chamber of Commerce is presenting Trail Days, a celebration of Owasso’s rich heritage. The event will be held May 7-10. The Trail Days carnival will begin Thursday night, May 7 and will run through Sunday, May 10. On Friday and Saturday nights, the IPRA World Championship Rodeo, presented by the Owasso Roundup Club, will be held at 8 p.m. at McCarty Park. Friday is also Bingo Night at the Bailey Education Center starting at 6:30pm.

Bixby Choirs Compete at District

The Mixed Choir, consisting of 31 7th and 8th grade students, received straight superior ratings on stage and in the sight-reading room. Above that, the sight-reading judge, a long-time choral director from Pryor, Okla., stopped them and told the students what an outstanding job they had done in the sight-reading room. He told the choir that their performance “made his day.”

Middle Schoolers Support Special Olympics

North 5th & 6th grade center raised $1370.71 in their penny drive for Special Olympics. With the help of the Peer Mediation Club and Mrs. Thompson, students were encouraged to donate their pennies during the week of February 16th-20th. The overall class winner was Mrs.Youngwirth’s 6th grade class in total donations.

Educator & Support Employees of the Month

The Bixby March Educator and Support Employees of the Month are Kim Bonifield and Brandi Churchill respectively.

Kim Bonifield is an outstanding educator who truly cares about the success of her math students at Bixby High School. On any given day, Mrs. Bonifield’s classroom is open to students who need extra help with their work. Bonifield is patient, kind and willing to give of herself to ensure that her students firmly grasp the concepts being covered. She is truly an asset to the teaching community and very deserving of this honor.

Physicals Offered to Students May 15

Physicals for Elementary through High School will be held May 15 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at the High School. High School athletes, little league football, softball, and cheer as well as kids needing a physical for summer camps can get it accomplished. There will be a variety of doctors again as well as the “take a ticket” system so students do not have to stand in long lines. It really is efficient and easier than going to the typical primary care doctor. The cost for the physical is $15.

Missy Inbody: Educator Of the Year

Bixby Public Schools is proud to announce this year’s District Educator of the Year is Missy Inbody. Inbody teaches 4th grade at Central Elementary, and has been with the district for 18 years.

Interdistrict Transfers Included In TPS Interest-Based Education

Tulsa Public Schools is offering innovation along with education in this age of specialization.

Students in the district and in other districts are being given choices.

Undefeated Bixby Rugby Team Aims at State

2009 has been a year to remember in Oklahoma high school rugby. The league’s official name, Green Country High School Rugby, has been outgrown with member teams in Norman, Edmond and Mustang fielding very strong clubs, and other potential clubs popping up in Bartlesville and even Canton, Okla.