Broken Bow Schools

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Broken Bow High School would like to congratulate three of our outstanding juniors for being selected as Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) recipients! ⭐️Ember Moyer, Rylan Hanks, and Reagan Sharp were recently selected as RYLA Campers for 2026. Rotary International is an international service organization that will be 121 years old in 2026. The Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) program is a key element of Rotary’s program and is designed to equip outstanding young people to become effective future leaders. RYLA began in Australia in the 1960s as a program to identify and develop those young people with leadership skills. District 5830 hosted its first RYLA in 1996 and since that time over two thousand young lives have been influenced. About 200 scholarship winners will attend RYLA 2026. Rotary of Idabel (McCurtain County) will attend Session #2, February 20th – 22nd, 2026.

🍎🏆Broken Bow Public Schools Celebrates Educator Finalists for State Awards Broken Bow Schools is thrilled to announce our finalists for the 2026 Professional Oklahoma Educators Excellence Awards! We extend our congratulations to Angie Lee and Connie Freeman, both finalists for the Special Education Educator Award, as well as Athena Ogden, a finalist for the Middle School Educator Award. These remarkable individuals represent just a few of the many exceptional educators throughout the state. Winners will be announced at he awards banquet for the Professional Oklahoma Educators in April 2026. Congratulations to all the finalists and ..Go Savages!!!

Spanish club fundraiser Spanish club presents their first Sweetheart dance for students pre-k through 5th grade! 💕Feb 21st from 5-7pm at RJMS. Tickets will go on sale in January. For more information context Ms.Ramirez at jramirez@bbisdapp.org

🌟 SHINE On Staff 🌟 Mrs. Mecca Wortham 4th Grade ELA Teacher Mrs. Mecca Wortham is a wonderful example of what it means to SHINE at Bennett Elementary. With 16 years in education and this being her first year at Bennett, she has already made a meaningful impact on our campus. Mrs. Wortham brings experience, heart, and positivity into everything she does. She has shared how much she loves the administration, teachers, and staff, expressing gratitude for how supportive and pleasant everyone has been to work with. That same warmth and kindness is reflected in the way she connects with students and colleagues each day. She lives by the words of Maya Angelou: “At the end of the day people won’t remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.” That belief shines through in her classroom, where students feel valued, encouraged, and supported as readers, writers, and individuals. When she’s not teaching, you might find Mrs. Wortham enjoying trail mix, sipping on Topo Chico mineral water or water, and bringing calm, steady energy wherever she goes. We are so thankful to have Ms. Wortham as part of the Bennett family. Thank you for making our students feel seen, supported, and inspired—and for helping Bennett SHINE! ✨

🏀It's Championship Saturday at the 2026 Kingston New Years Classic and both Broken Bow teams are set to face the top-ranked teams in Class 2A in tonight's finals. The Class 4A #4 Lady Savages (13-0) will tip off at 6:30 pm against the Class 2A #1 Dale Lady Pirates (13-1). In Friday's semifinals, Broken Bow defeated Class 3A # 5 Kingston 48-37, and Dale knocked off Class 3A #2 Sequoyah Tahlequah 60-56. The Savages (8-4) outpaced Class 3A #15 Sequoyah 62-38 in the semifinals to advance into tonight's championship against one of the state's top basketball programs, perennial powerhouse Dale (12-2), winners of the last four state championships in Class 2A. The Pirates cruised to an easy 82-46 winners over host Kingston in Friday's semifinal. Tonight's boys championship is scheduled to tipoff at 8:00 pm. The games are available to view via livestream on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/live/zXSx8t1LXzU?si=Dz4WXgN5Z7w-WsYG

🏀Both Broken Bow varsity basketball teams advanced into Saturday's championship round at the Kingston Classic with double-digit wins in Friday's semifinals. The Savages (8-4) defeated Sequoyah Tahlequah 62-38 and the Lady Savages (13-0) extended their winning streak with a 48-37 win over the Kingston Lady Redskins. Both teams will play for the tournament championship on Saturday night.

🏀Both Broken Bow varsity basketball teams are back in action again tonight at the Kingston New Years Classic. The Savages tipoff against Sequoyah-Tahlequah at 5:40 p.m. in a boys' semifinal, followed at 7:00 p.m. by the unbeaten Lady Savages against host Kingston in a girls' semifinal game. The tournament is being live-streamed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/live/b3t8bd-M9xs?feature=shared

🏀Broken Bow's varsity basketball teams both advanced into Friday's semifinals at the Kingston New Year's Classic with opening round wins today. The Lady Savages (12-0) remained unbeaten on the season with a 31-point victory margin over Marlow. The Savages (7-4) pulled away from a scrappy Bethel squad in the final period for a 15-point win.

🏀Broken Bow varsity basketball is in Kingston today for the New Year's Classic Tournament. The Lady Savages (11-0) will face off against Marlow at 4:20 pm, followed by the Savage boys (6-4) taking on Bethel at 5:40 pm. The entire tournament is being live-streamed by the host school and can be viewed on YouTube free of charge at: https://www.youtube.com/live/OcaxBWcNol8?si=6sJFt54UAomBghKf

⭐️ Golden Ticket Recipients ⭐️ ✨🎟️ SAVAGE SHINE GOLDEN TICKET MOMENT 🎟️✨ These students were caught shining and earned a Savage SHINE Golden Ticket for the month of December! 🌟 They consistently showed kindness, responsibility, leadership, and a positive attitude—making Bennett a brighter place every single day.

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✨ Savage SHINE – Mr. & Miss December ✨ We are so proud to celebrate our Mr. and Miss December recipients who were selected for demonstrating what it truly means to SHINE at Bennett Elementary! 🌟 These students lead with kindness, responsibility, and a positive attitude—setting the example for others every single day. 3rd Grade • Gabriel Gant • Delilah Pond 4th Grade • Kyrie Moreland • Journye McKinney 5th Grade • Korbin Hayes • Harper Caudle Way to shine bright, Savages! ✨ Keep showing us what excellence looks like—both inside and outside the classroom! #SavageSHINE #BennettProud #StudentLeaders #ShineBright #DecemberStars

🏀The Broken Bow Lady Savages (11-0) continued their unbeaten season with another dominant 65-24 win over arch-rival Idabel Tuesday night. The Savage varsity boys (6-4) also captured an impressive win over the fourteenth-ranked Warriors, 50-38. Both teams are back in action again on Thursday at the Kingston New Year Classic.

🏀The Little River Rivalry resumes tonight in the McCurtain County Sports Complex as Idabel visits Broken Bow. Four games are scheduled with junior varsity games beginning at 4:00 p.m. The varsity games will livestream tonight on YouTube @BrokenBowSavages beginning at 6:00 p.m. https://youtube.com/@brokenbowsavages As always, our livestream telecast is made available at no charge thanks, in part, to our annual media partners. This year's media partners are: 🏦McCurtain County National Bank 🔸Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma 💦The Broken Tiki 🏘️Downtown Broken Bow 👩🏻‍💼Jennifer Broades State Farm Insurance.

🏀The Broken Bow Lady Savages (10-0) extended their winning streak to ten games with a dominating road performance over the McAlester Lady Buffs 54-19. In varsity boys action, McAlester sophomore Rodney Washington was awarded a controversial basket at the buzzer and then added a game winning free throw to give the Buffaloes a 75-74 victory over the Savages. Broken Bow returns home Tuesday night to face arch-rival Idabel.

🌟 SHINE On Staff Spotlight 🌟 Mr. Jeremy O’Gorman (“OG”) 5th Grade Math Teacher Mr. Jeremy O’Gorman—known to students and staff alike as “OG”—is someone who truly embodies what it means to SHINE at Bennett Elementary. Now in his 7th year in education and beginning his 5th year at Bennett, OG brings consistency, heart, and a deep love for learning into his classroom every single day. He is passionate about helping students reach that “light bulb” moment—the instant when understanding clicks and confidence begins to grow. OG believes that “there is no knowledge that is not power,” and he lives that out through his dedication to teaching, encouraging students to think critically, ask questions, and never give up when things feel challenging. His classroom is a place where learning is meaningful, perseverance is celebrated, and success is built one step at a time. Outside the classroom, OG is known for his corny dad jokes, love for anything Reese’s, a Vanilla Dr. Pepper in hand, and a good steak from Texas Roadhouse (or any steakhouse, really!). Fun fact—he has a brother exactly six years older than him, and his wife has a sister six years younger to the day. We are incredibly thankful for Mr. O’Gorman’s commitment to our students and the positive impact he makes at Bennett Elementary. Thank you, OG, for helping our Savages learn, grow, and SHINE! ✨

🏀School is back in session this week following the holiday break and basketball season resumes tonight with a full slate of junior varsity and varsity games tipping off at 4:00 p.m. in McAlester. The JV girls get the action started at 4:00, followed by the JV boys. In varsity action, the unbeaten Lady Savages will attempt to extend their nine-game winning streak against the Lady Buffs, followed by the Savages and Buffaloes in the nightcap game. McAlester Radio provides live stream coverage on YouTube @mccalesterradio1013. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ5Q3ccVL6l93Oq3qPnnxBg

🏀Broken Bow varsity basketball heads into the holiday break with a pair of wins over Atoka Friday night. The Lady Savages (9-0) improved their winning streak to nine games with a dominant 59-25 win. The Savages (5-4) also cruised to an impressive 65-30 win over the Wampuscats. The teams are back in action at McAlester on Monday, January 5th and at home against Idabel on Tuesday, January 6th.

🏀Broken Bow Varsity Basketball celebrated Homecoming with a pair of victories over Heavener Thursday night. The Lady Savages (8-0) remained unbeaten on the season with a 54-15 win over the Lady Wolves. Jaylen Cauthron led all scorers with 15 points. The Savage Boys (4-4) added another win to their record with a 61-40 victory. Greydon Howell led the scoring with 22 points. Both teams are at home again Friday night for games against Atoka. The junior varsity action begins at 4:00 p.m. with varsity games to follow.