New OKCPS Superintendent Shops For School Supplies For Back-To-School Bash

Saturday is Oklahoma City Public Schools' back-to-school bash, so with help from OU Health, it was time to shop for school supplies.

“It’s actually just the atmosphere of the excitement of kids coming back to school,” said OKCPS's new superintendent Dr. Jamie Polk.

Dr. Polk knows that excitement happens when students are able to get what they need for the school year.

“Especially when you get your supplies, and then you go home, and you lay them all out

Dr. Polk and some members of OKCPS shopped to get backpacks and school supplies for students in the district.

“Well, it’s very important for us to give back to the community,” said OU Health Chief Resource Officer Jimmy Duncan.

OU Health supported the back-to-school bash financially and also came out to help shop.

“It’s very important for students to have supplies so that they can be ready to learn. We wanted to make sure that we participated in this and be very visible,” said Duncan. 

They are excited to implement their new telehealth system throughout the district.

“That’s where a nurse can call in and if a student is feeling ill, they can be supported,” said Duncan.

There are two back-to-school bash events planned, the first at Douglas High School this weekend and next weekend the tenth at US Grant, both from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“It’s a back-to-school bash to get your supplies, but also enroll. If you have not enrolled this is a prime time, we will be ready,” said Dr. Polk.

For more information and the back-to-school bash visit https://sites.google.com/okcps.org/enrollment-back-to-school/back-to-school-resources/back-to-school-bash