Another surprise visitor at the Lower today. Santa!!! GLE was one of the winners of a statewide competition to convince Santa to come read to their school. Thanks to the video the kids and Mr. Marshall created, we won!










The students in Mrs. Crawford's Culinary classes participated in a cookie exchange. The students shared recipes and their cookies.... So much sugar, but so much fun!!



GMS Parents: GMS students will be taking semester tests on Thursday and Friday of this week.
On Thursday, students will complete odd-hour tests and have 7th-hour study time, while Friday will be dedicated to even-hour tests with 7th-hour testing.
Exempt students have already received, or will receive, a signed Semester Test Exemption Ticket from their homeroom teacher, which includes the Semester Test Bell Schedule on the back.
The Semester Test Exemption Policy can be found on page 6 of the GMS Student Handbook. Please contact the GMS Office if you have any questions.
On Thursday, students will complete odd-hour tests and have 7th-hour study time, while Friday will be dedicated to even-hour tests with 7th-hour testing.
Exempt students have already received, or will receive, a signed Semester Test Exemption Ticket from their homeroom teacher, which includes the Semester Test Bell Schedule on the back.
The Semester Test Exemption Policy can be found on page 6 of the GMS Student Handbook. Please contact the GMS Office if you have any questions.


Congratulations to the November Ridgy Student of the Month Nominees!!!
Each student was nominated by an educator for their outstanding conduct exemplifying The Rigdy Way!!!
Lane Davis
Jeremy Conklin
Landon Luu
Blacey, Reece
Lillian Shobe
Katelyn King
Lily Shriver
Kylie Doublehead-Neas
Frankie Fields
Ashlyn Napier
Isaac Sheffield
Joseph Smith
Sebastian Bermudez
Hannah Johnson
Heidi Rangel
Ethan Pick
Allison Case
Jakoby Downing
Piper Lynch
Paul Kelly
Braxton Goad
Pete Martinelli
Maddie Montgomery
Erika Thomas
Aaron Ballou
Zoe Pettigrew
Lonnie Coats
Gracie Barton
Aniston Pollett
Phoenix Shipley
Each student was nominated by an educator for their outstanding conduct exemplifying The Rigdy Way!!!
Lane Davis
Jeremy Conklin
Landon Luu
Blacey, Reece
Lillian Shobe
Katelyn King
Lily Shriver
Kylie Doublehead-Neas
Frankie Fields
Ashlyn Napier
Isaac Sheffield
Joseph Smith
Sebastian Bermudez
Hannah Johnson
Heidi Rangel
Ethan Pick
Allison Case
Jakoby Downing
Piper Lynch
Paul Kelly
Braxton Goad
Pete Martinelli
Maddie Montgomery
Erika Thomas
Aaron Ballou
Zoe Pettigrew
Lonnie Coats
Gracie Barton
Aniston Pollett
Phoenix Shipley

Attention high school seniors and their parents: Wednesday, December 31st, is YOUR LAST CHANCE to apply for the Oklahoma’s Promise scholarship! Go to https://okpromise.org/ to apply.
Contact GEAR UP Site Director Lycrecia Atkins at latkins@ridgerunners.net if you need help with your application.
Contact GEAR UP Site Director Lycrecia Atkins at latkins@ridgerunners.net if you need help with your application.

GHS Prom will be here before we know it!!! 4.25.26!!!

Mrs. Kosters' 3rd grade class got in on today's Christmas fun by decorating cookies. I wonder if any will be saved for Santa?




Mrs. Clause was able to celebrate a Positive Office Referral at the Lower today. She had a busy day!

Spreading holiday cheer one cup at a time!
GMS Student Council rolled out the December Teacher Trolley to treat our amazing staff to hot chocolate and Christmas cookies as a small thank-you for all they do.
A big thank-you to the families of Dylan Grant and Pierce Jones for generously donating the treats!

The Lower has a special visitor today! Mrs. Clause heard the elves and Santa's helpers were visiting, so she came to join the fun!









Congrats to our GUE NBA team for the first 9 weeks!! To be a member of the team you must have Never Been Absent (or tardy!) for the first quarter. We are proud of these kids for their commitment to coming to school! They all received a basketball and house points! 🏀

Congratulations to Isaac Sheffield!!! Accepted to Pittsburg State University! Well done, Seniors!!! Keep the good news coming!!!

Congratulations to Chloee Smith!!! Accepted to Baylor University! Well done, Seniors!!! Keep the good news coming!!!

A big shoutout to GEFFE from GMS Yearbook and Journalism! Your continued support of all things GPS is greatly appreciated!

Mrs. Mandrell's 2nd grade was treated to popcorn with special add ins and Christmas story time with Ms. Smith for winning the 2nd grade reading challenge.







Third grade finished up the week of Christmas programs at GLE. The kids were magnificent! Miss Gentry sung a beautiful solo.










Mrs. Pitt's classes were working on the Skeletal System --
Practicing names and locations of bones with sticky notes on each other and the skeletons!!!
Practicing names and locations of bones with sticky notes on each other and the skeletons!!!








The Lower kids LOVE the bikes! Thank you for the donations!



Fresh Egg Sale!
Our WINGS and Alternative Education hens have started laying! We’ll have 3.5 dozen eggs available for pick-up tomorrow, Friday (12/12/25) at the WINGS classroom — 2 cartons with a dozen eggs each and one 18-count carton.
These early eggs are medium-sized with thinner shells, so we’re offering them at a reduced price:
• $2 per dozen
• $3 per 18-count
To claim your eggs, email Keelee Martin at klmartin@ridgerunners.net.
The first three people to schedule a pick-up time will receive the eggs.
All proceeds support our Life Skills Activity Fund, which helps maintain our chicken coops, supplies, and Life Skills classroom materials.
Thank you for your support! 🐓🥚
Our WINGS and Alternative Education hens have started laying! We’ll have 3.5 dozen eggs available for pick-up tomorrow, Friday (12/12/25) at the WINGS classroom — 2 cartons with a dozen eggs each and one 18-count carton.
These early eggs are medium-sized with thinner shells, so we’re offering them at a reduced price:
• $2 per dozen
• $3 per 18-count
To claim your eggs, email Keelee Martin at klmartin@ridgerunners.net.
The first three people to schedule a pick-up time will receive the eggs.
All proceeds support our Life Skills Activity Fund, which helps maintain our chicken coops, supplies, and Life Skills classroom materials.
Thank you for your support! 🐓🥚

The spectacular second grade music program was perfect! Thank you Mississippi for an amazing job!



