For over forty-one years, Jeannette Askins has invested her whole heart into her students, attending their extracurricular activities, tutoring those who needed extra help, and even serving as a lifelong mentor. She understood the importance of serving her students both … Continued
It takes a unique skill set and special person to succeed as a classroom teacher, coach, and administrator, but Bill Beierschmitt did it all over his forty-nine years in education. During his career, he spent thirty-two years in common education, … Continued
Some of the best teachers educate their students without those students knowing that they are learning. This was one of Ginny (Spencer) Drummond’s gifts. From painting Mount Olympus on her classroom wall at Central when introducing students to the Greek … Continued
Following an unprecedented sellout of the book Goodnight Bartlesville in just three days, a second printing is now available. “It’s just in time for Christmas,” says Blair Ellis, author of the children’s book, and executive director of the Bartlesville Public … Continued
Written by Mia Archambo, BPSF Intern (Class of 2022) The Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation (BPSF) just completed its second cycle of Classroom Grants, and awarded several Professional Growth Grants across the District. Combined, the grants total $12,251.64 and will enrich … Continued
Written by Mia Archambo, BPS Foundation Intern, Class of 2022. The Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation (BPSF) just completed two fall grant cycles, awarding 11 grants to teachers, totaling $15,300. This year’s fall grant cycles consisted of Classroom Grants and NOKACS … Continued
Bruins on the Run wrapped up its 3rd season October 23rd. After training for eight weeks, 112 Bartlesville Public Schools fifth graders and approximately 56 teacher-mentors participated in the Woolaroc 8K race, benefiting Run the Streets. This free, after-school running … Continued
The Oklahoma State School Boards Association has honored two organizations that exhibit a strong commitment to community and furthering education as the recipients of the 2021 Barbara Lynch Community Partner Award. Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation (BPSF) and Tilley Trucking have … Continued
The Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation (BPSF) just launched its new program, the Bartlesville Alumni Association. The program is designed to provide an opportunity for BPS alumni to reconnect with each other and re-engage with Bartlesville Public Schools – whether alumni … Continued
Bruins on the Run, a free, after-school running and mentoring program for fifth-graders, is preparing for its 3rd season. After much success in its first two seasons, the BPS Foundation intends to again offer the program all all six BPS … Continued