No school Monday (2/17) due to Professional Development.
Briggs Braves & Maidens basketball teams will both play tomorrow, Feb. 13th at Dale High School in Shawnee. Our teams will leave Briggs in the morning at 8:30 a.m. Girls will play Maryetta at noon and the boys will play Woodall at 6:00 p.m. Briggs girls vs Maryetta will be the first game of the day.
Attention 8th graders!!! 8th grade class dues are being collected until March 13th. These pay for your cap, gown and tassel which will be yours to keep. As soon as we have them paid we can order them so you will have time to get them decorated and beaded.
$40.00 for Non JOM students
$20.00 for JOM students
Briggs families,
We are making goody bags for our basketball players and cheerleaders for the state tournament this week. If you would like to contribute something, you may drop off items at the main office by Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. We have 45 students going.
Let's go Braves and Maidens!!!
February is American Heart Month.
Student council is asking everyone to wear red every Friday in February! Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but it can often be prevented. The fact sheet provides heart-healthy tips to help you take action to reduce the risk of heart disease and its risk factors.
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Congratulations Blaklee Jones ! She represented Briggs 4-H well at the Cherokee County Junior Livestock Show by winning reserve grand champion with her heifer and junior showmanship grand champion.
Save the date!
Kindergarten and Pre-K enrollment is coming March 3rd-7th and March 24th-28th, 8:00 am-4:00 pm, with extended hours and translation available if needed. Please get in touch with 918-456-4221 ext. 100 with any questions.
Cherokee Nation Tribal Council members Codey Poindexter and Candessa Tehee recently donated to Briggs Boys & Girls Club. We appreciate the positive impact the council members have on our students.
The PickleBotz attended the Bixby Battle of the Bots this weekend and won the Think Award.
The Think Award qualifies them for the Oklahoma Vex IQ State Championship. Congratulations PickleBotz!
Congratulations Avery Gibson! She represented Briggs 4-H well at the Cherokee County Junior Livestock Show by winning reserve breed champion with her duroc pig.
Robotics news:
Tomorrow, Feb. 8th: Tournament @ Bixby!
Briggs Braves & Maidens are the ORES Division 1 South Area Champions and are headed to STATE!! They will both play on Thursday, Feb. 13th at Dale High School in Shawnee. Girls will play at noon and the boys will play at 6:00 p.m.
8th grade will be sponsoring a SWEETHEART dance for 1st-4th grades on Tuesday, February 25 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The 5th -8th grade dance will be on Thursday, February 27 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Both dances will be in the school cafeteria. The cost to get into the dance will be $5.00 and there will be a concession.
Briggs Basketball:
*Today, Feb. 6: ORES Area Finals: Girls play Frink Chambers @ 7:00 and boys play Grove @ 8:00. Games are at Frink Chambers.
A victory will send the teams to the ORES State Tournament. Good luck Braves & Maidens!!
If they lose, then girls will play Saturday @ 11 and boys will play @ 12 at Frink Chambers
Image Credit: Leslie Cochran
If you didn't get a chance to purchase your fan gear, the deadline has been extended to Wednesday, February 5th by 4:00 p.m.! Proceeds will go toward the 8th grade class trip! Please use the link below to print the form or ask for one in the front office. NEW DEADLINE: Wednesday by 4:00 p.m.
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Show your Briggs Spirit by purchasing some fan gear! Unfortunately, money is due tomorrow, 2/4 by 4:00 p.m. Proceeds will go toward the 8th grade class trip! Please use the link below to print the form or ask for one in the front office. DEADLINE: TUESDAY BY 4:00 p.m.
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Robotics news:
Saturday, Feb. 8th: Tournament @ Bixby
Briggs Basketball:
*Thursday, Feb. 6: ORES Area Finals: Girls play Frink Chambers @ 7:00 and boys play Grove @ 8:00. Games are at Frink Chambers.
A victory will send the teams to the ORES State Tournament. If they lose, then girls will play Saturday @ 11 and boys will play @ 12 at Frink Chambers
ORES Area South Finals
Thursday, February 6th
Briggs Maidens vs Frink Chambers at 7:00 p.m.
Briggs Braves vs Grove Wildcats at 8:00 p.m.
*ORES image credit: Jamie Marie Neff-Smith
Briggs is excited to welcome Tahlequah Public Schools to our campus to promote a positive and less stressful enrollment experience for our 8th Graders and their families as they make their transition to high school! We will be meeting in the Briggs cafeteria on Tuesday, February 18th from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. We encourage ALL 8th graders and their families to attend this exciting event!
Required Documents:
State Certified Birth Certificate
Immunization Records
CDIB/Tribal ID Card (If applicable)
Address Verification (Required)
*Please provide 2 of the following for address verification:
(Address verification must be in the parent/guardian's name)
Current Utility Bill
Current Lease Agreement
Valid Driver's License
CDIB Photo Card
January 30th 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Briggs Festival, 3rd & 4th Grade Schedule
All games are played at Briggs in the upper gym.
Please view the link below for information from Briggs School Superintendent, Stephen R. Haynes, addressing recent concerns about immigration. It is important to understand that, by law, a child's immigration status (or that of their parents) does not affect their right to receive a public education.
As always, we are focused on providing a safe and welcoming learning environment where every student can thrive. We are here to assist students and families in any way we can, and we encourage you to reach out to the school at any time.
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