Council Grove Elementary School

School Picture Day October 29th! Order forms will come home in Thursday folders!

Council Grove Fall McTeacher's Night Thursday, October 30th 5:00pm-7:00pm Reno & Council location

Indian Taco Sale
WHHS Gym Lobby
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Cost: $12 for taco meal incl. corn soup & drink
Native drum, songs, and dances 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Thank you so much to the families who attended our Parent-Teacher Conferences at Council Grove this evening. We are so happy to partner with you! Please take a moment to complete our 2025 Parent Survey! https://tinyurl.com/59ktzmua

Due to parents teacher conferences there will be NO boys and girls club on Thursday, October 9th or Tuesday, October 14th. If members are a car rider, please ensure that you have your car rider tag at pick up time, Thank you!

📢 Surprise Day Tomorrow – 10/01/2025! 🎉 Get ready because tomorrow is Crazy Hair Day at Council Grove! The crazier the hair, the better! ✨ Students with the craziest hair will win a prize. ✨ Teachers with the wildest hair will also win a prize. So show up and show out tomorrow with your most creative and crazy hairstyles! Let’s make it a fun day full of Thunderbird spirit! 🦅💛💙

Parents/Guardians, Please join us for our Title I and Safe & Healthy Schools Meeting September 18th at 3:30pm.

Council Grove is so grateful for the Caring Van’s continued partnership in bringing vital healthcare right to our campus. They’ll be back in November to host a Flu Shot Clinic. 📌 Who can participate? Parents, staff, and students 💉 Cost: Free 📅 When: November 10 We love being able to keep our Thunderbird family healthy and strong, thank you to the Caring Van for always showing up for our community!

Onsite Enrollment Help - Monday, August 4th
ALL SCHOOL SITES will be OPEN 4-7 pm.

Stop in and get help with your child’s online enrollment!

Check out our 2025-26 WHPS Flyer!
All of our back-to-school information is included! You will find online enrollment information, school supply lists, Meet the Teacher/Open House date & times, and more!
We are excited to see you in August!
https://www.westernheights.k12.ok.us/page/jets-flyer-2025

Happy Independence Day!

Heather Zacarias is an experienced educator with 24 years in public education, including 13 years in school leadership and 11 years in the classroom. Her leadership is grounded in a deep commitment to students, their families, and the educators who support them. Heather most recently served as the Head of School at Western Gateway Elementary, Oklahoma City’s first dual-language immersion charter school. Prior to that, she was the Elementary Director and Interim Superintendent at John Rex Charter School. She also served for six years in school leadership roles within Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS), helping lead efforts focused on instructional improvement, family engagement, and school culture. Heather earned her Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2012 and her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Spanish from Northern Arizona University in 1996. She and her husband, Eric, live in Oklahoma City and are grateful for their close-knit family of five, which includes two daughters and a son. Though their children are now grown, they still enjoy regular family dinners and game nights together. Together, Heather and Eric serve in children's ministry at their local church and have led marriage small groups for over a decade. Her personal motto is: “We don’t say our students can’t do this, we say there’s nothing our students can’t do. -------- Heather Zacarías es una educadora experimentada con 24 años de experiencia en educación pública, incluyendo 13 años en liderazgo escolar y 11 años en el aula. Su liderazgo se basa en un profundo compromiso con los estudiantes, sus familias y los educadores que los apoyan. Recientemente, Heather se desempeñó como directora de la escuela primaria Western Gateway, la primera escuela chárter de inmersión bilingüe de Oklahoma City. Anteriormente, fue directora de primaria y superintendente interina de la escuela chárter John Rex. También ocupó durante seis años puestos de liderazgo escolar en las Escuelas Públicas de Oklahoma City (OKCPS), ayudando a liderar iniciativas centradas en la mejora de la instrucción, la participación familiar y la cultura escolar. Heather obtuvo su maestría en Liderazgo Educativo en la Universidad de Central Oklahoma en 2012 y su licenciatura en Educación Primaria con especialización en español en la Universidad del Norte de Arizona en 1996. Ella y su esposo, Eric, viven en Oklahoma City y están agradecidos por su unida familia de cinco miembros, que incluye dos hijas y un hijo. Aunque sus hijos ya son mayores, aún disfrutan de cenas familiares y noches de juegos juntos. Juntos, Heather y Eric sirven en el ministerio infantil de su iglesia local y han dirigido grupos pequeños de matrimonios durante más de una década. Su lema personal es: "No decimos que nuestros estudiantes no puedan lograr esto, decimos que no hay nada que nuestros estudiantes no puedan hacer".

The WHPS School Board voted to appoint Dawrenda Cooper to the vacant Seat 5 seat during the June 9th Board Meeting. Mrs. Johnson will fulfill the term of departing board member Jerome Johnson.

Elementary Softball Camp: June 9th/10th/12th 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Yesterday, 5/21/2025, we had our End of the year award Ceremony for our 1st - 4th graders. Here are our 1st and 2nd graders who won the principal awards.

Yesterday, we celebrate a very special group of students — our incredible 4th graders — as they take the next big step in their journey: promoting to 5th grade! We are so proud of the hard work, growth, and kindness these students have shown throughout the year. From their bright curiosity to their creative spirits, they've made a lasting impact on our school community. Though we'll miss their laughter, energy, and smiling faces in our classrooms, we know they are more than ready to soar to new heights. Congratulations, 4th graders! Keep being amazing — the future is bright, and it starts with YOU.

What a wonderful way to close out the school year! Yesterday, we celebrated our students’ achievements at our End of the Year Ceremony, and it was a joyful reminder of all the hard work, growth, and dedication our students have shown. We recognized our 1st - 4th grade students for: Excellent Attendance – showing up and giving their best every day Specials Awards – shining in areas like steam, music, P.E., and the Library. Reading Awards – most growth in their reading scores. EDL Awards – making great strides in their English language development We’re so proud of every student who was recognized today—and of all our students for an amazing year of learning and growing. Congratulations to our young achievers! Keep reaching for the stars!

These are our 3rd and 4th grade students who won the principal award.