Schools, Students, Families, and Learning
Schools are an important part of our neighborhoods.
Decisions about school closings, programs, buildings, and funding affect students, families, teachers, and nearby residents.
This is a place to discuss schools, colleges, libraries, and other places where people learn.
Share news, ask questions, raise concerns, and talk about the future of education in Kendall-Whittier and Tulsa.
Everyone interested in these issues is welcome.
Sequoyah Elementary School
Discuss the school's planned closing at the end of the 2026–27 school year, where students will go, transportation, and the future of the historic Cleveland Junior High School building.
Kendall-Whittier Elementary School
Discuss school programs, bilingual education, student needs, family involvement, and changes affecting the school.
San Miguel Middle School
Discuss San Miguel's educational programs, admissions, financial assistance, student activities, and opportunities for neighborhood families.
Nathan Hale Middle School
Discuss academics, student activities, safety, enrollment, and educational programs.
Nathan Hale High School
Discuss academics, graduation, career preparation, athletics, and opportunities for students.
Will Rogers College Middle School
Discuss academics, school programs, enrollment, student activities, and opportunities for neighborhood families.
Will Rogers College High School
Discuss college preparation, academics, graduation, extracurricular activities, and enrollment.
University School (U School)
Discuss educational programs, admissions, tuition, and learning opportunities at the University of Tulsa's University School.
Tulsa Public Schools (TPS)
Discuss district-wide policies, school funding, enrollment, staffing, educational programs, school closings, and decisions affecting Tulsa families.
TPS Superintendent — Dr. Ebony Johnson
Discuss the superintendent's responsibilities, district leadership, decisions, public statements, and ways families and residents can communicate with the superintendent's office.
Tulsa Public Schools Board of Education
Discuss the full school board, its members, meetings, votes, budgets, policies, and how the public can participate.
TPS School Board — District 2 (Calvin Moniz)
Discuss our school board district, its representative, neighborhood school concerns, board decisions, and how residents can make their voices heard.
Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Discuss statewide public school leadership, the Oklahoma State Department of Education, school funding, academic standards, accountability, and decisions affecting students and teachers. This is normally an elected office. Lindel Fields currently serves as State Superintendent.
Oklahoma Secretary of Education
Discuss the governor's education policies, statewide priorities, school choice, funding, and the role of the governor's cabinet in education decisions. The Secretary of Education is appointed by the governor. Lindel Fields currently holds this position as well.
Oklahoma State Board of Education
Discuss statewide school rules, accreditation, educational standards, public meetings, and decisions affecting local school districts.
TPS Transfers, Magnet Schools & Specialty Programs
How can students attend a TPS school outside their assigned attendance area? Discuss transfers, magnet schools, language immersion, specialty programs, applications, enrollment rules, and transportation.
Private Schools, Vouchers & Tuition Assistance
Discuss private-school choices, Oklahoma's Parental Choice Tax Credit, scholarship and voucher programs, eligibility, costs, and how families apply for financial assistance.
Homeschooling in Kendall-Whittier
Discuss homeschooling, Oklahoma requirements, educational materials, local support groups, costs, and opportunities for homeschooled students.
Which Schools Serve Kendall-Whittier?
Discuss school attendance boundaries, elementary, middle, and high school assignments, changes to school zones, and how families can find their assigned schools.