REMINDER: JH/HS New Student Enrollment (Grades 7-12) is set for August 6th from 9 am – 2 pm. Returning students should be enrolled through TeacherEase; there will be no in-person enrollment for returning students. For full enrollment information, click here:
https://www.amposchools.org/article/275465?org=ampo-schools
AmPo's 2020-2021 Return to School Framework is available by clicking the following link:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/836022/Return_to_School_Framework.pdf
The Application for Optional Virtual Delivery of Education is now available online. If you desire for your student(s) to forgo in-person classes and participate in virtual education, please follow the link below:
https://forms.gle/gJmxJHbqtCKQZGp58
School is scheduled to begin on August 19 with in-person classes. There will also be a virtual option if parents and students so choose. Detailed information will be released soon. Please understand that our delay is due to the enormous responsibility we feel to make sure we create the safest environment possible for all of our students and staff. Please stay safe and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Graduation DVD's will be available for pickup at the high school on Monday July 27th through Thursday July 30th between 9-2. If you ordered additional DVD's, they may be picked up at this time as well. Make checks payable to Am-Po Schools for $15/DVD. You only pay for additional DVD's. Each senior receives a free copy.
AmPo Elementary Enrollment will be August 4-5 from 8am-4pm, not August 3 as previously posted.
Amber-Pocasset HS/JH Enrollment information
7th - 12th grades
We are in the process of finalizing student enrollment procedures for the 2020-2021 school year. Sometime during the week of July 20, this information should be published on the school website, school social media outlets, and through email for returning students.
** There will be procedures for students who are returning Am-Po students.
** There will be different procedures for students who are new to the Am-Po school district.
** There will be NO IN- PERSON student enrollment date for returning Am-Po students.
** NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT (7th - 12th grades) is scheduled for Aug. 6, 9am - 2 pm. to take place at Am-Po High School.
Show your Panther Pride when you mask up in one of our Am-Po face covers! These gaiters/buffs and masks are available in youth and adult sizes. Gaiters are $13.50 and masks are $10. Pre-order now! bit.ly/APmask
Any questions contact kkennedy@amposchools.org
AmPo Elementary Enrollment will be August 3 & 4 from 8am to 4pm. For returning students, enrollment may be completed online through TeacherEase. For supply lists, click on the following link:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/797046/APElem_Supply_2020-2021.pdf
Follow this link for the 2020 Amber-Pocasset Virtual Graduation Video. We are so proud of our 2020 Seniors and wish them all the very best! https://youtu.be/TrG0dj1V_ZI
We hope everyone will join us at Chickasha's Chief Drive-In tomorrow night, June 16, for the premiere of our Class of 2020 Graduation Video! Gates open at 8pm and close at 8:30pm; the video will begin at 9pm. Full concessions will be available and outside food and drink is prohibited. Come out celebrate the class of 2020 with us!
Friends and community members! You are invited to attend the premiere of the Class of 2020 graduation video at the Chief Drive-In on Tuesday, June 16. Gates will open at 8pm and the video will begin at 9pm. The first three rows will be reserved for graduates & families. Outside food or drink is prohibited but concessions will be available. We hope you will join us to congratulate our Seniors one final time!
Amber-Pocasset has an opening for a certified educational interpreter. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Oklahoma State Department of Education for educational interpreters; Level 4-5 preferred but not required. Interested parties should call (405) 224-5768.
To view directives for Am-Po Summer 2020 - Voluntary Athletic Training Opportunities, click the link below:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/733500/summer_2020.pdf
Congratulations to Erin Blancett, named this year's Masonic Lodge Teacher of Today!
Congratulations to Aubrey Wallace and Luke Jones, named this year's AP Best All-Around Seniors.
Congratulations to Makayla Grier, this year's recipient of the Brandy Brown Award.
Congratulations to this year's recipients of the Ben Parr Difference Maker Award, Aubrey Wallace and Hunter Hill.
Congratulations to this year's Senior recipients of the Masonic Lodge Student of Today Award, Aubrey Wallace and Jacob Hinkle.
Congratulations to Hannah Gelnar and Jackson Caves, Senior recipients of the American Legion Award.
Congratulations to Abbie Savage and Cash Parrish, recipients of the AP Best All-Around Award.
Congratulations to the Junior High recipients of the Masonic Lodge Student of Today Award, Abbie Savage and Cash Parrish!
Congratulations to Sarena Lally and Karter Caves, Am-Po's Junior High recipients of the American Legion Award.
Thank You Am-Po community for coming out and supporting our graduates!!!
REMINDER: Senior Drive-Thru Recognition tonight from 6:15-7:00pm. Come out and show your support for our graduates!
Due to the likelihood of severe weather, the Drive-Thru Recognition for our Seniors will be moved to tomorrow, May 16, from 6:15-7:00pm. Please come out and support our Seniors!
Drive-through Senior Recognition is this Friday, May 15, from 6:15 - 7:00pm. Find full details at the link below:
https://www.amposchools.org/article/245548?org=ampo-schools
AmPo All-Conference Recognition
1st team all conference: Caton Muncy, Devynn Harris,
2nd team all conference: Taygan Graham
MVP : Caton Muncy
Boys Basketball
1st team all conference: Skylar Croskey
Academic Team
1st team all conference: Tillman Savage
Congratulations to Lydia Lee, who placed first in Wellness & Nutrition, Jr. level at FCCLA State Competition and will be advancing to Nationals this summer and will compete virtually in July!
FCCLA State Competitions:
Brooklyn Chaney, 3rd Place-Job Interview, Jr. Level
Sarena Lally, 2nd Place-Children's Literature, Jr. Level
Aiden Callahan, 1st Place-New Member Creed Speaking & Interpretation, Level1
*Lydia Lee, 1st Place-Wellness & Nutrition, Jr. Level
Grady County 4-H Weekly Activity Sheets may be accessed here:
http://www.amposchools.org/4-h-at-home
Seniors will be able to pick up your caps and gowns on Monday, April 20 and Tuesday, April 21 from 1-2pm at the Ag Building. Drive-thru service only; please do not exit your vehicle.
We have had many questions regarding yearbook orders. If you would like to reserve a 2020 yearbook, email kkennedy@amposchools.org to have one reserved and you pay when picking it up next fall. Price will remain the same $35.
Yearbook needs your help: Send those photos of your kids doing "distance learning", even "recess" to kkennedy@amposchools.org or upload to the Jostens ReplayIt app just choose Amber Pocasset High School. We need PreK-Seniors pics! Thanks -
The Grady County 4-H is making weekly "Fun" activity sheets to go out to families during this time. You may access this week's activity at the link below:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/666494/4H_at_Home1.pdf
We Are AmPo
We Love our Kids
AmPo JH/HS Distance Learning Plan: Letter to Parents can be accessed by clicking the following link:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/645971/Distance_Learning_Plan_-_AmPo_JH-HS.pdf
Meal Program Update
I want to start by saying a huge “Thank You!” to OPAA Food Management for preparing the meals and Williams Grocery in Tuttle for providing the bags. So far we are scheduled to provide 132 meals on Monday. If you are scheduled for delivery please be expecting delivery between 9:45-10:30. If you are planning on meeting us at Friend school we will likely be there before 10:00. After the first day we should be able to narrow down a more accurate time.
If you are picking up at Pocasset, pick up will be between 10:00 and 10:30. Please pull around to the back side of the cafeteria (west side). We will have individuals bring the meals out to your vehicle. Access to the building will not be allowed.
If you are picking up at Amber, pick up will be between 10:00 and 10:30. Please pull up to the east side of the building (by the flag pole). We will have individuals bring the meals out to your vehicle. Access to the building will not be allowed.
If you have not been contacted or able to respond back to request a meal please contact us at sguthrie@amposchools.org. We also ask that you help us share this information so we can serve everyone that needs it. When contacting us please provide us with the following information:
• Will you be picking up? If so at the Amber campus or the Pocasset campus.
• If you need delivery we will need your address and if you normally ride a bus route who is your driver.
• Number of meals you are requesting
Finally, we have received several offers from individuals willing to volunteer and we appreciate each and every one. However, we want to make sure we are being responsible to the safeguards recommended by the CDC, so we are limiting the number of workers to just the minimum needed. If the situation changes and the program grows we may be reaching out but at this time we feel we are able to staff the program adequately.
We have just received word that all OSSAA Tournament games are postponed indefinitely. As we receive additional information we will pass it along.
This information was just received from the Oklahoma Secondary Athletic Association;
UPDATE: 9:25 a.m.- Thursday, March 12--The OSSAA continues to actively monitor the public health concerns related to COVID-19. Our Staff has been in contact with the Oklahoma Department of Health this morning and based on the updates we have received, we will we proceed with all tournaments being played as scheduled. We do advise players, coaches, officials, contest workers and spectators to practice good hygiene by washing hands thoroughly and frequently; coughing and sneezing into kleenex and then immediately disposing of it are also recommended. If you have a fever or do not feel well, we ask that you not attend any games. Most games will be live-streamed on the NFHSNetwork.com. A link can be found on the homepage of OSSAA.com. Our Staff will continue to work with the State Health Department in monitoring the situation. The health and safety of all Oklahomans is a priority.
OSSAA Bracket for 2A State Tourney can be accessed through the following link:
http://www.ossaa.net/docs/2019-20/Basketball/BK_2019-20_2AStateBrackets.pdf?id=21
HS Girls v. Vanoss @ Mustang HS in State Tourney on Thursday, March 12 @7pm. Gates open at 6pm; admission is $7/person. No noisemakers, posters, banners, balloons, laser lights, or the like are permitted inside the gym. AmPo fans are asked to sit on the east side of the arena.
Basketball STATE shirts
$15 youth & adult
Order by 4:00 pm Monday March 9, 2020.
Message Leah Thomason or Taylor Longley.
The Lady Panthers are headed to
The Big House!!
Congratulations to the JH Academic Team, who finished third in regionals, qualifying for the State Tournament in April!
AmPo students supporting the Lady Panthers!
Up 24-9 at the half!!
Congratulations to Pace Mittelstaedt for being selected by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence as a member of the 2020 class of Oklahoma Academic All-Staters!
Full Story: http://www.amposchools.org/article/200467?org=ampo-schools
Below is a link from the OSSAA for the Lady Panthers Area matchup v. Stroud on Thursday:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/playoffs/state/oklahoma
(Stroud student broadcast)
AmPo Sophomores and Juniors receiving information regarding Concurrent Enrollment opportunities through Redlands.
We are underway in the Regional Championship!!! Let’s go Lady Panthers!!!
Congratulations Pocasset Lions Club
Student of the month HS: Hunter Hill
& JH: Ainslee McComas.
Per OSSAA, Thursday's Regional tournament games vs. Sayre will be broadcast at https://www.kkzufm.com.
The links below provide a playoff bracket that the OSSAA keeps updated:
Boys: http://www.ossaa.net/docs/2019-20/Basketball/BK_2019-20_2ABArea1.pdf?id=17
Girls: http://www.ossaa.net/docs/2019-20/Basketball/BK_2019-20_2AGArea1.pdf?id=17
Congratulations AmPo Lady Panthers!
District Champions!
We are so very proud of all TSA members that competed today! Leaving at 5am & riding 3hrs didn't detour them. That is commitment!
Great job TSA!
1st place Leadership Strategies: Harper McCarty, Kaylee Ferrell & Coby Hunter
1st & 2nd place Creed: Lola Morgan & Harper McCarty, respectively
2nd place Video Gaming: Kailenn Lange & Jaydin Ortiz
3rd place Digital Photography: Lola Morgan
There sure are a lot of students competing for TSA in Claremore! I can't wait to see how our students do!
Thank you First National Bank!
Due to the conditions of some of our side roads school will be cancelled again on Thursday Feb. 6th. The JH basketball games are also cancelled. Stay safe!
Due to the threat of severe winter weather tomorrow school will be cancelled.
Click on the link below to view the 2020-2021 School Calendar:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/579755/2020-2021_AmPo_School_Calendar.pdf
Baked Potato Bar is this Friday night 4:30-7:30 for Senior Night against Okarche. Please share!
Homecoming King Hunter Hill & Queen Aubrey Wallace & court.
Saturday's Homecoming Schedule:
1:00pm - JH Girls & Boys v. Dibble
3:15pm - Homecoming Coronation
4:00pm - HS Girls & Boys v. Dibble
Spring Photos: Feb. 11, 2020
Elementary classroom groups, 4H, Cloverbuds & music group pics
High school FFA, FCCLA, TSA, 4H, etc.
Setting up the new flashing lights for the school zone in Pocasset!
TSA swept the competition for creed! 1st-Collin Murray,
2nd-Lola Morgan &
3rd-Harper McCarty
We are especially thankful for Marla Tharp's willingness to always help. They couldn't have done it without her!
There were several hundred students that competed today!
TSA had a large group attend an EARLY morning conference way up North! We came home with a few trophies & lots of lessons! We are so proud of all the time & effort they put into their work! A shout out to George Russell for driving one of the vehicles!
Congratulations to Devynn Harris & Caton Muncy. All tournament Team 2020 Grady county tournament.
Congratulations a AmPo Lady Panthers
Runner Up 2020 Grady county tournament.
Congratulation to our high school boys. 2020 Grady countyTournament 3rd place
Congratulations Coby Hunter & Jacob Tampkins Pocasset Lions Club JH & HS students of the month
AmPo teachers are spending the day having great conversations about student achievement and best practices. #leadingtheway #weareampo
Can't make it to the game tonight? Watch it on live stream at the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyT46ORMfj8E4d0Zu9rMnyw
AmPo Homecoming is coming February 1! Order your HoCo2020 shirts now! Order form can be downloaded here:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/561879/AmPo_Homecoming_2020.pdf
Attached are the Girls and Boys brackets for the 2020 HS Grady County Tourney in Alex:
Attached are the Girls and Boys brackets for the 2020 JH County Tournament:
Congratulations Lady Panthers Champions Hinton Comet Classic! Congrats to Devyn Harris All-Tournament team & Caton Muncy MVP!!
Congratulations AmPo Boys 3rd @ Hinton Comet Classic & Kaleb Tampkins all tournament team!
Both teams won first round games in the Hinton Tourney on Thursday. Panthers continue play Friday at 5:40pm; Lady Panthers follow at 7pm. Good Luck!
Lady Panthers open play in the Hinton Tourney on Thursday, Jan. 9 @ 11am. Boys open play @ 8:20pm
Start time for 7/8 BB @ Pioneer on 1/6 has been moved to 6pm for girls, 7pm for boys.
No those aren’t Christmas stars shining in Amber, softball ball lights are burning bright!!
Congrats to Cat Muncy on joining the 1,000 point club!
Surplus vehicle up for bid. 1997 Ford F-250 Heavy Duty, Power Stroke 7.3 Diesel, Crew Cab, 247,243 miles. Sealed bids will be accepted until 6:00 pm, December 2, 2019 in the superintendents office.
We are still taking orders for hams! We have more coming in than we've sold! Please help TSA out!
HS and JH Basketball Schedules for 2019-2020:
This is a BIG shout out to Aggreko for coming to the High School STEM class and bringing Hydrogen Powered car kits & goodies for the students! They also learned about future employment opportunities with Aggreko.
(Notice the new wall in the STEM room/old cafeteria)
7th grade STEM classes enjoyed a virtual field trip in the Tundra to learn more about the polar bears today.
The Elementary Veterans Day Program has been rescheduled for Thursday, November 14, 7pm at the Elementary Gym.
It's HAM time! Please support TSA by ordering hams for Thanksgiving!
These are AMAZING high quality hams!
Due to an increase in the cost of hams, we've had to raise the price to $40.
Am-Po is proud to announce a partnership with the NFHS network to broadcast all Panther events in the HS gym. You can watch the events live or recorded. Please follow the link below for subscription information and instructions.
NFHS Network
Tonight's Veterans program at the elementary has been cancelled due to the weather.
SCHEDULE CHANGE: There will be no 7-8 Grade games tonight! The JH girls will play @6:30pm at Okarche, with JH boys to follow.
The JH Basketball game @ Dibble scheduled for November 14 has been moved Saturday, February 1st at home.
Am-Po elementary welcomed a special visitor today, Governor Kevin Stitt. He was invited by 4th grader Madilyn Norvell last spring after OYE. Thank you for coming Governor Stitt, it was a pleasure to have you!
Congratulations to our students of the month.
Hs - Luke Jones and Jh Parker Fairbanks.
Mrs. Carpenters Second grade class using the new Promethian board for heated spelling race matches!!
State Softball Bracket is out! The Lady Panthers take on Oktaha at 6pm at The Ballfields at Firelake in Shawnee. Good luck ladies!
Our ladies are headed back to the state tourney! These shirts and are available in reg or soft for $15 Youth- adult XL and $17 for 2X and up. Orders are due Monday no later than 3:00. They will be available for pick up in the HS office on Wednesday. Thanks for your support!
Senior night tonight come support AmPo Volleyball.
JH starts at 4:30
AmPo is hosting the OSSAA Region 3 fast-pitch softball tournament on October 3 & 4. Admission is $5; only OSSAA passes will be accepted. See attached bracket for game times.
Volleyball Regionals @ OBA in Enid
Volleyball Senior Night Oct 1
Come support the Lady Panthers in their last home game.
Junior High 4:30 followed by Jv and then Varsity approx @ 6:30
Seniors recognized before the varsity game
Panthers fall to Drummond 3-2 in first round of District play, and will take on Union City at 5pm @ Amber.
District Baseball Bracket
Sept 26-28, 2019 @ AmPo
Hats off to the HS Baseball guys for volunteering at Moore's Courage Baseball League as shadows. Thanks for making a difference, guys! Well done!
Congratulations to Lydia Darce and Easton Green. High school and junior high students of the month!!
Order date for letter jackets is Thursday, September 26. Orders require a $150 deposit.
Below is a link to our construction camera, if the direct link doesn't work just copy and paste it directly in to your browser. We are also working to add the link to our website.
http://ampo.digicamstaging.com
Amber-Pocasset FFA students shared Ag books with our first grade students!
Pay It Forward at AmPo High School!!
Sept 11, 2019, watch News 4 @ 10 pm
to find out who the special recipient is!
TECH ED/ Computer Apps is LOVING some of their new audio digital technology!
TECH ED/ Computer Apps is LOVING some of their new audio digital technology!
Mrs. Clawson’s FACS class had a visitor today!
More demo pics...
The first blow! South library wall.
Here we go!!!
It seems everyone is excited for the “OPPORTUNITY” for a new high school!! This poster was hanging in the library.
Nothing like the smell of demo in the morning; big boys are here!
Demo is under way!!!
RETURNING STUDENT ENROLLMENT
Aug 5: 7th/8th 9 am - 2 pm
Aug 6: 9th/10th 9 am - 2 pm
Aug 7: 11th/12th 9 am - 2 pm
NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT
Aug 8: 7th - 12th 9 am - 2 pm
High School Office
7th & 8th Enrollment
Monday August 5, 2019
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Athletic physicals will be conducted on July 11, 6:15pm at the HS Gym. The cost is $20 (cash only). Athletes can obtain forms from coaches prior to July 11. Completed physicals must be on file by July 15.
Almost ready for graduation! Friday, May 17, 7pm at the HS gym.
Congratulations to Kiera Blankinship, who placed 5th in State in the High Jump! Way to go!
The Panthers baseball team was named 2A academic state champs, with a 3.657 team GPA. They will receive this award at the 4 pm state baseball game in Shawnee on Thursday, May 9. Congratulations guys, excelling on and off the field!
Parents please send in your Box Tops. Thanks
The Lady Panthers finally take the field at 1pm today in the 3A Slow-Pitch State Tourney @ The Ballfields at Fire Lake in Shawnee. Let’s go, ladies; time for a State softball sweep!
Am-Po the High School Library is boxing up & getting ready to move for next year. We have some extra things we are giving away. They are: yearbooks from the years 1984,1988,1999-2003,2008,2010-2012. We also have several sets of older encyclopedias that we can no longer use.
Regional baseball play resumes Saturday, May 4, 12 Noon @ WOSC in Altus.
Today’s Regional baseball at Mangum has been cancelled. We will post rescheduling information when we have it.
State Slow-pitch tournament has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 7.
Time ran out on the JH Academic Team, but they had a great run to State this year! Congratulations!
Congratulations to the Lady Panthers Slow-Pitch team, named 3A Academic State Champions! Way to go, ladies!
Baseball Regional Tournament begins Thursday @ Mangum. The Panthers play Walters @ 1pm. Access the bracket through the link below:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/347263/BB_Regional.pdf
State Slow-Pitch updated bracket can be accessed here:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/347258/State_SB_Bracket.pdf
The Slow-Pitch State Tourney at Fire Lake has been moved from Tuesday to Thursday, May 2. The Lady Panthers take on Strother at 1PM. Follow the link below for the bracket:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/347242/State_SB_Bracket.pdf
Many AmPo students and teams are competing today in the State FFA Interscholastics at Stillwater. Best of luck to all Panther competitors!
Congratulations to the AmPo Panthers, defeating Minco 8-6 for the District Championship!
Panthers split with Minco tonight, play a single elimination game tomorrow at 4pm at Amber. Good luck, guys!
Congrats to the Lady Panthers, advancing to the State Tourney!
Lady Panthers advance to the Slow Pitch State Tournament with a 13-3 victory over Mooreland!!!
Panthers Softball competes in Regional tourney at Navajo tomorrow, taking on Merritt @ 2:15pm. Best of luck, ladies!
Lady Panthers defeat Elmore City 12-0; they play Healdton at 12pm & 1pm.
2019 TSA State Competition
6 of the 8 teams we had competing placed 8th or better! That is AMAZING, especially since there were well over 2000 other competitors!
1st- Digital Photography: Lola Morgan
1st- career prep: Karter Caves
3rd- Prepared Speech: Lydia Darce
5th- Leadership Strategies: Faith Carpenter, Parker Fairbanks & Harper McCarty
6th- Creed: Cody Watson
8th- Flight: Alex Terry
These groups along with VEX Robotics & Oklahoma Tshirt Design spent countless hours in preparation. We are so very proud of all the TSA competitors!
Cont. TSA State Competition 2019
Softball districts have been moved to Wednesday @10am due to potential rain Wednesday evening. Lady Panthers will play their first game @11am.
The Mighty Panthers Special Olympics Team is hosting a Pulled Pork Dinner on Monday, April 15, from 4:30-8pm at the High School Cafeteria. Cost is $8 and includes a pulled pork sandwich, drink, side, and dessert. Come out and support these Special Olympians!
Below is the link for the Marlow JH Baseball Tourney, April 11-13 at Marlow:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/333928/JHMarlowTourney.pdf
JH County Tournament April 8 & 9 at Verden; championship game will be played Saturday, April 13 at 9am. Follow the link below for a bracket:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/330972/JH_County_Baseball_Tourn.pdf
Congratulations to Aubrey Doke and Travis Clift, March’s JH and HS Pocasset Lions Students of the Month!
Congratulations to Jackson Caves on being selected as a winner of the OEC Youth Tour! Jackson wins a trip to Washington, DC this summer for leadership training!
Blood Drive Tuesday, April 2, 10am-3pm in the HS Auditorium. Sponsored by FCCLA.
ACT Math Prep, April 1, 6-8pm. Sign up by Ms. Smith’s room; test is April 3.
The 2019 AmPo Baseball Classic is this weekend, March 28-30. Here is a link to the bracket:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/325609/AmPo_Tourney_2019.pdf
Congrats to the Lady Panthers, 2019 Grady County Slow-Pitch Tournament Champions!
Congrats TSA Rush Spring Mini Conference winners! Cody Watson for 2nd place in TSA Creed & Dragsters: Ashton McKinney & Conner Lange 3rd in Problem Solving; Samantha Guyton & Cody Watson 2nd in Leadership Strategies; Steven Harrelson 1st in High School Dragster
Book Fair starts in the morning at the grade school. Come see all the new books. Don't forget to send those Box Tops to your child's teacher. We are having a contest.
Congrats TSA Regional Winners! 1st-Lydia Darce in Prepared Speech
2nd- Faith Carpenter, Parker Fairbanks & Harper McCarty in Leadership Strategies
AmPo Spring Golf Schedule is accessible here:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/315261/2019_Golf_Schedule.pdf
Spring Baseball and Softball schedules are accessible below:
Baseball: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/315256/JH-HSBaseballSpring2019.pdf
Softball: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/315257/SBSpring2019.pdf
HS Girls defeated Allen 46-22, and play Konawa today at 1:30pm in Shawnee! Best of luck, Lady Panthers!
Congratulations to our Grady County Jr. Livestock Champions, and to our many other students who made the sale!
2A Girls Area Tournament begins Thursday@Shawnee HS. Lady Panthers play Allen@6:30pm. Attached is the Area bracket.
#11 AmPo HS girls lost a close one in Regional Winners bracket to #16 Konawa and will play Minco on Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Latta. AmPo HS boys lost to #12 Canadian and will play Friday at 3:00 p.m. at Latta against Latta. Go Panthers!
Per OSSAA, these groups have been granted permission to live stream our regional.
At Konawa and Latta – Konawa Sports YouTube Page (Konawa Broadcast)
At Konawa and Latta – The Bulldog Wayne Public Schools Facebook Page (Wayne Student Broadcast).
Girls play @6:30pm, boys @8:00pm.
In Regional Tourney action, the Lady Panthers face Konawa@Konawa on Thursday at 6:30pm. The Panthers face Canadian@Konawa on Thursday at 8:00pm.
Amber-Pocasset Schools will be closed Tuesday Feb. 19 due to the threat of winter weather. Please be safe if you have to travel.
Panthers defeat Wayne 50-46 to claim District title.
Lady Panthers are District champs with a 70-27 win over Wayne.
The bond passed! Thank you to all of our stakeholders and your commitment to our kids!!! Your support is inspiring and humbling.
Big night @ tonight's final home game! Senior night at 5:45pm, and Little Dribblers performances at the half of each game!
Please remember to vote on the Bond Issue on Tuesday, February 12. Polls are open from 7am-7pm.
HS Basketball playoffs begin this weekend; girls and boys both received byes for the first round of Districts, and will play Saturday night at Wayne. Below are links to full Area 4 playoff brackets:
Girls: http://www.ossaa.net/docs/2018-19/Basketball/BK_2018-19_2AGArea4.pdf
Boys: http://www.ossaa.net/docs/2018-19/Basketball/BK_2018-19_2ABArea4.pdf
Brisket Sandwich Dinner tonight, February 11, from 4:30pm to 7:30pm at the HS cafeteria. Just $7 gets you a brisket sandwich, chips, a drink, and dessert. All proceeds go to Oklahoma Ambassadors of Music European Tour!
Congrats to the Freshman Academic Team, Regional runner-up, and State Qualifier! Great job!
Orders Due Tuesday, February 12th
Orders Due Tuesday, February 12th
Orders Dues Tuesday, February 12th
FCCLA Valentine’s Fundraiser
Freshmen Academic Team in Regional action at Dale today! Good luck!
Parents and students, all activities are cancelled today as well. No games tonight. Thank you.
Parents and students, there will be NO SCHOOL today, Thursday, February 7.
REMINDER: The 7-8/JH games tomorrow, originally scheduled to be home games, will be played at Minco beginning at 4:30pm.
The start times for the HS games at Dibble on February 2 have changed. Girls game will begin at 4:00pm, boys will follow at 530pm.
The start times for the 7/8 grade games @ Friend on January 31 have been changed. Girls will start at 6pm; boys will follow at 7pm. The bus will leave at 515pm.
Am-Po Lady Panthers defeat Rush Springs to claim the Grady County Championship!!!!
101st Grady Co. Basketball Tourn 6:30 @ Minco! Come cheer on your class 2A #11 AmPo Lady Panthers as they play Rush Springs and AmPo Panthers as they take on class 2A #4 Minco in the finals. Wear Green & Be Loud!
Girls advanced to County Finals with win over OCA Thursday night. Boys in action @ 5:45 tonight against OCA for a trip to the finals.
Congratulations to Lola Morgan and Travis Clift, January’s JH and HS Pocasset Lions Students of the Month!
JH County Tourney action continues tonight at Ninnekah, as the girls take on Ninnekah @6:30, and the boys take on Ninnekah @7:45.
It’s Homecoming Week! Here are the theme days:
Below is a link for the JH Grady County Tournament brackets:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/285168/2019_Grady_Co_JH_Tournament_Brackets__1_page_.pdf
Below is a link to the HS Grady County Tourney brackets:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/283802/HS_Grady_County_tournament_2019.pdf
HS Basketball will play in the Hinton Invitational Tourney this Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 10-12. Below is the link for the boys' and girls' brackets.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/281544/Hinton_Brackets.pdf
The 8th grade class will be serving Walking Tacos at Monday’s games v. Pioneer/Verden. Dinner will begin @4:30, and cost is $5. Come out and support AmPo students!
7/8 Grade will play Pioneer Monday at 4pm, followed by HS vs. Verden at 6:30pm. This is to make up Friday’s game v. Verden.
ACT Prep class scheduled for tomorrow at the high school has been canceled.
Friday night’s games with Verden have been cancelled, as well as the 8th grade dinner. We will post a makeup date when one is set.
The 7/8 grade games @ Verden scheduled for tonight (Thursday) have been cancelled. Please stay safe if you have to get out!
The Freshmen will hold an Indian Taco dinner on December 18 from 4-7pm at the HS cafeteria. Cost is $7, and proceeds benefit the Freshman class. Thanks for supporting AmPo schools and our students!
The Junior Class is holding a dinner on Friday, December 14, from 4-7pm, or until everything is gone. Dinner is $5 and includes a BBQ beef sandwich, chips, dessert, and a drink. Thanks for supporting the AmPo Junior Class!
Congratulations to the Lady Panthers, 2018 Comet Classic Champions! Great job, ladies!
Monday's JH BB games with Minco have been rescheduled for Friday, December 14, at AmPo. Games will precede the HS games and will begin at 4pm.
JH games v. Minco on 2/4 will be played at Minco.
Girls BB opens Comet Classic play at Velma today @ 4:20 v Wayne; Boys follow @ 5:40 v Turner. Best of luck to both teams this weekend!
A printable version of the JH & HS basketball schedules is available here:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/267687/JH-HS_Basketball_Schedule_2018-2019
The link to the basketball schedules has disappeared; here are copies while we work to get the others back up.
7/8 Boys finished as runner-up in the Friend Tourney. Great job, guys!
JH Girls and Boys basketball teams both won the championship of the Caddo-Comanche JH Basketball Tourney! Great job, & congrats!
7/8 Friend Tourney: Girls advance to consolation finals @ 2:30pm today. Boys advance to the finals against Friend @ 7:30pm today. Good luck, Panthers!
JH Boys and Girls advance to the Finals of the Caddo Comanche Tournament @ Cyril on Saturday. Girls will play Sterling @ 2:40pm; Boys will play Apache @3:50pm. Good luck to both teams!
Brackets for the Comet Classic, December 6,7, and 8 @ Velma-Alma:
Congratulations to Blake Janssen and Kaleb Tampkins, November’s JH and HS Pocasset Lions Students of the Month!
Tournament brackets for Friend 7th-8th Grade Tourney:
JH Caddo Comanche Tourney Brackets:
Well today is the day of the Big Game! So we wanted to be the first to wish the AmPo Academic Team GOOD LUCK at Regionals today! Their first match is against Dale @ Crossings Christian School.
AmPo Jr/Sr high school proudly hosting this years Veteran Luncheon and program. Thank You to all Veterans!!
Elementary Veterans Program is tonight at 7PM at the elementary gym. Come join us as we say thank you to all our veterans!
The Am-Po panther visited the elementary today to congratulate the winners of the Red Ribbon Week coloring contest.
A big THANK YOU from Coach Muncy and the softball team to everyone who came out to support us at the carnival and silent auction!
The AmPo FFA Opening and Closing Ceremonies team will compete in the State contest in Stillwater on Tuesday, October 30. The team qualified by finishing second in the Chickasha region. Good luck, team! Take State!
DON’T FORGET!!!
The Halloween Carnival is tonight from 6:30-8:30pm in the old gym! Food, games, and a silent auction, and all proceeds go to support the Softball girls in the purchase of their championship rings!
RED RIBBON WEEK IS HERE!!!
HS/JH
Monday: Wear Your PJs
Tuesday: Tacky Tourist
Wednesday: Halloween Costumes (NO MASKS!!)
Thursday: Dress Like You’re Old
Friday: Wear RED!!!
ELEMENTARY
Wednesday: Panther Pride
Friday: Wear RED!!!!
Just a reminder that all class dues fundraising money for grades 7-12 must be turned in by Friday, October 26.
The AmPo State Champion softball team will be hosting a Halloween Carnival on Monday, October 29, from 6:30-8:30pm in the old High School gym. Come have some carnival fun, and help the girls raise money for their championship rings!
BOX TOP"S RESULTS
1st place Mrs. Rodenberger's class
2nd place Mrs. Carpenter's class
3rd place Mrs. McComas's class
Student that brought the most BOX TOPS was Adee Keeling. Congratulations to all! Great Job!!!
Congratulations to Lydia Darce and Makayla Grier, October’s JH and HS Pocasset Lions Students of the Month!
The Book Fair is going on at the Elementary School. Don't forget to send those Box Tops to your child's teacher. We are having a contest for free books.
#WEAREAMPO!!!
Final5-1!!!! STATE CHAMPIONS!!!!
2 OUTS!!!!!
1OUT!
Here we go, bottom of the 7th, Lady Panthers lead 5-1!!!
Six innings down and the Panthers are at bat leading 4-1!!!
Lady Panthers take the lead in the top of the 6th, now lead 4-1!!
Entering the 6th inning the score is tied 1-1.
Through 4 innings the Lady Panthers still lead 1-0!
After three innings the Lady Panthers are up 1-0!!!
After two innings the Lady Panthers are tied 0-0 with Ripley.
Final!!!! Panthers win 9-3!! On to the Championship! Play Ripley at 6:30!
Looooong inning but after 6 the Lady Panthers are up 8-3!!!!!
After the fourth inning Lady Panthers lead 6-1!!!
Three innings in the books and the Lady Panthers have increased the lead to 6-0!!
Two innings complete, Lady Panthers lead 2-0!!
After one inning the Lady Panthers lead 1-0!!!
And we are under way!! The Lady Panthers face Canute and will be the visitors on the scoreboard. Lead off double by Muncy!!! Let’s Do This!!!
New bracket for tomorrow! School will be cancelled!
PANTHERS WIN! PANTHERS WIN! 12-8
How about we play some softball! Entering the 9th inning still tied 8-8.
Bottom of the 8th still tied 8-8.
And we go to extra innings!! Tied 8-8!
Bottom of the 7th Lady Panthers take the field leading 8-5!!!
Top of the 6th inning and the score is tied 5-5.
After 4 Lady Panthers still lead 4-1!!
After three innings the Lady Panthers increase their lead to 4-1!!
After two innings Lady Panthers are still up 2-1!
After one inning Am-Po leads 2-1!
Lady Panthers take the field in the bottom of the first leading Stonewall 2-0!!
And so it begins, the Lady Panthers will be the pairing team and lead off the first inning.
JH/HS music presents, ‘Rock Is Here To Stay’ tonight, October 2, @ 7pm at the HS auditorium. Taco dinner is in cafeteria from 6-7pm. Come out for a great show and support our music program!
Maguire Biggs and Mrs. Carpenter were the winners of the Box Top contest for September. They will each receive a free book from the Book Fair. There will be two more winners for October so bring those Box Tops to your teachers.
Despite a strong comeback effort the Lady Panther Volleyball team falls in straight sets to OBA. Congratulations ladies on a great season!!!!
Lady Panthers fall in a close second set to Oklahoma Bible, trail 2-0 in a best of five match.
Lady Panthers fall in first set of volleyball regionals, trail 1-0.
Lady Panthers advance in regional play defeating Empire 17-3 in five innings. Next game at 6:00 pm.
Entering the fifth inning Lady Panthers still lead 10-0!
Three innings down, Lady Panthers in control leading 10-0!
After two innings Lady Panthers lead Empire 8-0!!
Lady Panthers lead 4-0 after one in the first game of regional play!
Am-Po Volleyball Regionals will be Thursday @ 5:30 at Heritage Hall in OKC.
Thursday’s Regional Softball games have been moved to USAO in Chickasha. Game times will remain the same.
The Box Top Contest for September will end Friday Sept. 28th. The elementary student that brings the most Box Tops to their teacher will win a free book from the Book Fair.
Am-Po FFA members were recently at the Oklahoma State Fair, working to broaden the public’s understanding of agriculture at Agtropolis.
Congratulations to Elyse Guthrie and Cache Anglin, this month’s JH and HS Pocasset Lions Students of the Month!
Am-Po Softball District Information:
Am-Po vs Alex @ Am-Po
Sept 20 - 5 PM (2 games)
Sept 21 - 5 PM (1 game - if necessary)
Admission:
$5 (Adult/Student/Seniors)
Am-Po Schools has two openings for part time help in the cafeteria, one at each site. The hours would be from 10am-2pm. If you are interested please contact the school at (405) 224-5768 ext 101.
Mark your calendars! The 4th-6th Grade music classes will present their EDUCATION ROCKS music program on Friday, September 28, from 8:45-9:30am in the Elementary gym.
Several students recently participated in AFR Insurance’s Gold Star Classic. You can view the story here: https://www.facebook.com/CaitlinWilliams7News/videos/1799774436804569/
Just a reminder that tomorrow is picture day for all students grades Pk-11. Senior pictures will be Tuesday Sept. 4, 2018.
We will have a representative at the school on September 19th at 9 AM to discuss/order letterman jackets. You MUST have a $100 deposit to order a letterman jacket. You may also order additional patches as needed.
Senior jackets will also be discussed with the senior class.
Any checks should be made to Athlon II. Please do not make checks payable to Am-Po schools.
AmPo Blood Drive, Tuesday, August 27, from 10am-3pm at the HS Auditorium.
FCCLA Fundraiser-POP SOCKETS Coming Soon $10 Order forms will be handed out next week.
Cayden Copeland, 2nd Runner-Up Miss Grady County.
You can access the school menu at the following link, or download the app from iTunes or the Google store: https://ampo.nutrislice.com/menu/menus-eula-splash
JH/HS Open House is Thursday, August 16, from 6:30-8:00pm at Amber.
Elementary Open House is Thursday, August 16, from 4:30-6:00pm at Pocasset.
JH/HS Enrollment Info
August 7 - 7th and 8th grade
August 8 - 9th and 10th grade
August 9 - 11th and 12 grade
Enrollment is 9am-3pm each day.
Panther JH and HS schedules; we will try to update here as games are added/changed
It’s that time of year again!! Here is your Lady Panthers 2018 Softball schedule:
Elementary enrollment is scheduled for August 2-3 from 7am-5pm. Supply lists are attached.
The 2018-2019 AmPo Schools Calendar can be accessed through the following link:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/189890/2018-2019_AmPo_School_Calendar.pdf
Panther baseball tops Fort Cobb-Broxton 10-5 in the first round of the state tournament! Semifinal action against Tushka today at 2:30 p.m.
The baseball game tonight has been pushed back to 8:30 pm.
Ag Sales State Champs! Tanner Wallace, 1st High Individual, Jamee Parker, 2nd High Individual, Emile Mittelstaedt, 4th High Individual, Audrey Bradford, 5th High Individual
Freshman Agriscience Quiz Bowl - 5th Place
Farm Business Management State Champs!
Nick Savage, 1st High Individual
Nathan Ratcliff, 2nd High Individual
Carson Shaw, 10th High Individual
Cache Anglin, 14th High Individual
FFA State Contest Results:
Animal Science Quiz Bowl - 6th Place
Pace Mittelstaedt - 5th Place, Speech Ag Policy Division
Aubrey Wallace - Top 10, Speech Ag Business Division
Am-Po Lady Panthers softball named Academic State Champions! Way to go ladies!
Panthers baseball and Lady Panthers softball are both headed to State!
Baseball Regional Schedule Change: Due to the potential for severe weather on Friday the District games are being pushed back to start on Wednesday. Am-Po will play @ 12:00 and 4:00.
The month of April, WingT's of Chickasha is partnering with the Ben Parr Difference Maker Scholarship Fund in Amber-Pocasset. Ben Parr was a young man who made a big difference in the short life he lived here on earth. This scholarship means so much to the community of Amber-Pocasset along with the family that Ben left behind. Buy purchasing this Blessing T, you will help two Amber-Pocasset High School seniors who exhibits the qualities of a difference maker in their school and community.
Congratulations to the 2018 JH Grady County Slow-Pitch Softball Champions!! Way to go Lady Panthers!!!!
Also want to congratulate Mitchell Parker (4th place) and Jonah Fairbanks (6th place) for placing as top individuals at the Ninnekah JH tournament on Tuesday!!
This is a couple of days late because we just got the plaque but Congratulations to the JH Golf Team for finishing 2nd at the Ninnekah Tournament on Tuesday!!!!
Congratulations to the HS Boys for finishing 3rd in the Ninnekah golf tournament. All four boys placed individually: Justin Gelnar 3rd, Ivan Carro 4th, Landon Wasson 5th & Jackson Caves 6th!!!
Congratulations Ivan Carro and Kolby Riley for finishing 6th and 8th individually in the Noble Tournament!!
Congratulations to the HS Boys Golf team for finishing 4th in the Noble Tournament!!
Parent-teacher conferences today from 3:30pm-9:00pm. No school tomorrow, and Spring Break next week!
Book Fair begins today and runs through March 8th.Bring your BOX TOPS.
The Panthers open Area tourney play v. Christian Heritage tonight, 8pm @ Chickasha. Turn out and support the Panthers!
AmPo schools WILL BE OPEN TOMORROW 2/23. I have told the bus drivers to take their time so if buses are running late please be patient. We also encourage all students to allow additional time for travel and drive with care.
Regional Basketball Games Cancelled for Today: Games will resume tomorrow 2/23, @ 3:30,5:00,6:30 & 8:00. AmPo boys will play @ 5:00 and girls @ 6:30.
Mike Mogan just wanted to make sure you got the word....No School for AmPo tomorrow!
School Cancelled for Thur. Feb. 22: With the continued threat of winter weather we will again be closed tomorrow. A decision on the Regional Basketball games will be made tomorrow morning.
Regional Tournament Update: Game times for tomorrow's regional games have been pushed back. Game times will be as follows; 3:30(G), 5:00(B), 6:30(G) & 8:00(B). AmPo will play at 5:00 & 6:30.
Due to the threat of winter weather AmPo schools will be closed Wednesday Feb. 21 and all activities will be cancelled. Stay safe and warm!
Buy Your Yearbook Online
https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/8436
Order Forms will be going home later this week.
Panthers fall in first round of State Academic meet. Face Thomas in an elimination match.
Academic team about to begin State Tournament v Regent Prep!!
Come out tonight, have an Indian Taco, and support the Sophomore class!
8th Grade Pancake Dinner. Monday Feb. 5, 2018 4pm -7pm $5 Come watch the 7/8 & JH beat Minco and have some delicious pancakes, too!
Congratulations to Caden Bartlett, who signed this morning to play baseball with SW Christian in Bethany! Best of luck, Caden!
Congratulations to Hunter Hughes, who signed today to play baseball with Oklahoma City University!
Academic Team is area runner-up! Headed to state!
“Memories at Amber” is a history of Amber-Pocasset and affiliated schools done by the Alumni Association in 1980. Access it here:
http://amberpocassetok.apptegy.us/o/ampo-schools/browse/19650
Turn in box tops by Friday, January 5th, for the December contest.
Mrs. Schenk's class enjoying lunch at BJ's after a Christmas service project!
Merry Christmas!!
Basketball Schedule Change: The JH/HS games originally scheduled with Wayne on Jan. 2 have been moved to Tuesday Dec. 19. Game times and location will stay the same.
New chairs are in the HS auditorium - they look great!
Boys bracket for the Velma-Alma Tournament next Thur. -Fri.
Girls Bracket for the Velma-Alma Tournament next Thur. -Fri.
Be sure to turn in your Box Tops to your teacher by Thursday for a chance to be the November Box Top winner. December contest starts Friday.
Am-Po Academic Team: REGIONAL CHAMPS!!!
Tomorrow night’s 7/8 grade game v Rush Springs has been cancelled. JH Girls will play @ 5:30 and the boys will follow @ 6:30.
Order your holiday ham through the local TSA. Pecan wood, spiral cut, 8-10lb, smoked hams. $35. Order by Friday, Nov 10th. Hams smoked on the 21st. To order, email Mr. Bush, hbush@amposchools.org
Jack Jerman received the Pioneer Award tonight at the Organization of Rural Oklahoma Schools Fall Banquet, for his years of dedication and service to Oklahoma public education. We are all very proud of him! #alwaysapanther
Work is underway on the HS auditorium.
Sending off the Lady Panthers for the semifinals! Take State! #weareampo
Lady Panthers advance to the semi-finals of the State Softball Tournament!!! Play tomorrow at 1:30! #weareampo
And the Lady Panthers finish off the Caddo Bruins 5-4 to advance to the semifinals!
Heading into the final inning, Lady Panthers hanging on to a 5-4 lead. Lets do this!
Lady Panthers at bat in the top of 6, leading 5-3!
After 4, Lady Panthers lead 3-1!
Lady Panthers tied at 1 with Caddo after 2 innings.
Softball game is being moved up to 6:00 due to incoming weather.
Lady Panthers Softball begins State Tourney action against Caddo tonight, 6:30pm, on the main field at Hall of Fame Stadium in OKC. We're proud of you, ladies! Best of luck!
Panther Baseball defeats Ft. Cobb 4-2. Advances to play Dale in the Regional Semis.
Lady Panthers VB comes up short to SW Covenant but congratulations on a great season!!!
One State Tournament ticket punched!!! Lady Panther Softball defeated Canute 5-4. State Tournament Bound!!!!
Lady Panther VB & SB take the field/court at 2:00 in Regional Final action! Good luck ladies!!! #weareampo
The Lady Panther VB team defeated Millwood 3-0 to advance to the Regional Finals!!!!
Lady Panthers defeat top seed Canute 2-0 to advance to the Regional Finals!!!'
Lady Panthers defeat Navajo 5-2 to advance to the winners bracket in Regionals.
Panthers defeat Union City 8-7 in 10 innings to claim the District Championship!!!
Thanks everyone for making the Book Fair a success. The winners of the Box Top contest are: 1st place Mrs. Richardson's Kindergarten class, 2nd place Mrs. McComas's Pre-K class and 3rd place Mrs. Carpenter's 2nd grade. Keep saving those Box Tops because we will have a new contest in November.(More information on this to come later)
We got new posters in for the Book Fair today. The Book Fair will run through Tuesday morning then we will pack it up and send back until Spring. Be sure to send those Box Tops in. Thanks for supporting the elementary library.
Book Fair in the new elementary library all week. Be sure to send Box Tops to your child's teacher. We are having a contest.
Order your AmPo clothes!! Contact Kim Kennedy asap!!
Extra 2016-2017 yearbooks are available. $40 each.
Stop by or send check or cash to Mrs. Kennedy @ the high school.
Lady Panthers Volleyball in action v Union City!
Well it's official, the elementary building passed inspection and the teachers are busy moving in and getting ready. We will be having Open House at both sites on Tuesday the 22nd from 6-7pm.
Panther yearbooks thru 2012 are now available for viewing online:
http://www.amposchools.org/o/ampo-schools/browse/2668
Am-Po Open House (both sites) postponed pending completion of the new elementary building. See everyone on the First Day of School, August 21st.
1967-1990 Am-Po yearbooks now digitally available for viewing here: http://amberpocassetok.apptegy.us/o/ampo-schools/browse/2668
File size is approximately 20mb/book.
Kids Basketball Camp is still on for today but it will end at 3:00 to get ahead of any bad weather.
Final score Binger-Oney 10 Panthers 0. Very proud of the team and coaches on a great season. Thank you to all of the parents, families, friends, faculty, students and alumni that we able to make it out today!!
Four innings complete and the Panthers still trail 9-0.
Adter three innings Panthers trail 9-0.
Two innings complete and the Panthers trail 5-0
Binger-Oney jumps out quick to take a 4-0 lead after the first inning.
And we are under way, Panthers lead off to start the game!
The Panthers take on Binger-Oney today, 4pm, at Dolese Park in the semifinal game! Come out and support our boys!
There will be a fan bus going up to the baseball game tomorrow. Leaves the hs at 2:30, cost of the game is $7. LETS GO PANTHERS!!!
Final, Panthers Win 11-8!!!!
Panthers pick up one insurance run to lead 11-6 going to the bottom of the 7th.
As we enter the 7th Panthers still lead 10-6!
After 5 Panthers still lead 10-6, strong 4 and 2/3 innings from Nathan Ratcliff. Cody Williams now on the mound.
After 4 innings Panthers lead 7-2!!!
Behind a clutch hit from Stanton James and a great catch by Travis Clift Panthers lead 4-2 after three.
After 2 innings Panthers still lead 3-1
After 1 the Panthers lead 3-0.
Good luck to the AmPo Panthers tomorrow in the State Baseball tournament. They are leaving the school at 8:15 - show up, line main street - let's give them a championship send off!! GO PANTHERS!!!
The phishing virus from earlier seems to have been contained. It was apparently bigger than just our district. If you receive a suspicious email from Google delete it.
The State Tournament T-Shirts have been delivered. You can pick them up in the high school office. GO PANTHERS!!!!
Parents and staff, apparently we have been infected with a computer virus and an email is going out to everyone as if it was sent from us stating that a google doc has been shared. It is not from us, do not open it.
Due to state baseball game, the athletic banquet and awards assembly have been moved to next Monday, May 8th. Awards assembly will start at 1pm, and the athletic banquet will start at 6pm.
Some things never change, 2017 FFA Single Teacher Sweepstakes winner! Congratulations!!!
The Panthers take on Fort Cobb-Broxton on Thursday, May 4, on Palmer Field at Dolese Park in the first round of the State tourney. Go Panthers!
State baseball tourney bracket. Go Panthers! Take State!
The grade school is having a Box Top contest. The class that turns in the most Box Tops by May 10th will win a pizza party. Send in those Box Tops to your child's teacher by Wednesday May 10th.
Panther baseball takes the Regional title and advances to State! Way to go guys!
Fifth grade ridin' the rail!
AR party!!!
Lady Panthers defeat Minco 14-6 to claim District title!!
After 4 the Lady Panthers lead Minco 9-6!!!
Lady Panthers fall in game two 5-2. Rubber game with Minco up next. Winner advances to Regionals!
Rally time!!! Lady Panthers trail 5-2 in the bottom of the 7th.........
Lady Panthers win game one 7-2!! Game two is underway.
After the fourth inning the Lady Panthers lead Minco 7-1!
Due to threat of inclement weather tonight, today's district game with Minco will start at 1:30.
Am-Po FCCLA is sponsoring a Blood Drive on Monday, April 3, from 10am-3pm in the HS Auditorium. Students under 16 who wish to donate must obtain a form from the office or from Mrs. Clawson's room.
Today's game times for the Am-Po Classic Baseball Tournament being played at Am-Po:
4:00 - Sterling v. Cordell
6:00 - Roff v. winner 4:00 game
8:00 - Am-Po v. Ripley
4th grade girls....
4th grade boys jammin on recorders!
4th-6th grades putting on another great music program! 🎼
Due to field issues at Minco, today's softball games will be played at Am-Po high school.
Spring is showing her pretty face in our elementary flower bed! Thank Nathan and David Ratcliff for keeping it beautifully maintained.
Come to the HS Cafeteria tonight from 5-8pm and support our special olympians! Get a pulled pork sandwich, chips, a drink, and dessert for only $7. While you're here, bid on several silent auction items! All proceeds go to support the Am-Po Mighty Panthers Special Olympics team.
Seth Fairbanks just carded his first HOLE IN ONE!!!!! At Pebble Creek in Mustang!!!
Golf practice today at Pebble Creek in Mustang. Leave at 3:15 back around 6:15. The cost is $5.
Valuable information for families on free/reduced lunches...
Mr. Ray's Science students sharing their knowledge through cool science activities with our elementary students!
Am-Po Music program presents 'Grease' tonight at 7pm in the HS auditorium. Come out and support our student performers!
Panthers battle to the very end but come up just short. Very proud of them all, what a great season!!!
Down by 2 with 1:46 to go, LETS GET FIRED UP!!!!!!
Panthers still trail 42-40 after 3
At the half Panthers trail Silo 27-25.
The Panthers take on Silo this afternoon at 3pm in Chickasha; two wins to state!
Elementary Science Day at the HS will be next Tuesday, March 7th.
Panthers survive and advance! Final score Panthers 42 Mangum 38. Play again tomorrow at 3:00 pm at Chickasha High School.
Panthers rally to take the lead after 3!!!!
At the half Panthers still trail 18-15.
After qtr 1 the Panthers trail Mangum 9-7.
We have steel going up!
Progress on the new elementary building!
The Panthers open Area tourney play against Mangum in Chickasha on Thursday @ 3pm. Three wins to state!
The Panthers fall short against Wewoka, 54-41.
The Panthers opponent in the Regional finals will be Wewoka, the #1 team in 2A. Saturday, 8pm @ Minco; we'll see you there!
The Panthers take care of business with an impressive 65-35 win over Hobart, moving on to the Regional finals at Minco on Saturday!
Tuesday March 3rd the Elementary students will be coming to the HS to listen/watch to Science Club students perform several discrepant events!
Tuesday the AmPo Science Club heard Benton Shriver and his hawk "Callie" discuss hawks and the art/science of falconry.
The Panthers play Hobart tomorow @8pm @Amber in the regional tournament winner's bracket.
Congratulations to the Panthers, District Champions!!!!!
The Panthers are District Champs after a 50-42 win over Boone-Apache, and will play Thursday @ 8 at Am-Po in the regional winner's bracket! Way to go guys!
The Freshmen class is having a dinner tonight from 4:30-7:00pm at the HS cafeteria. Beans, cornbread, dessert and a drink - $7 for adults, $5 for children. Come out and support the Freshmen class!
The Panthers play for District championship Saturday night @ 8:00pm against either Boone-Apache or Navajo. Here is a full playoff bracket...
The Lady Panthers begin District play tonight at 6:30pm vs. Boone-Apache Lady Warriors. Here is a complete playoff bracket...
Panthers defeat Hinton 67-35 to close out the refular season on senior night!
Freshman class dinner has been moved from this Friday, Feb 10, to next Friday, Feb 17 due to the cancellation of Friday's game against Minco.
AmPo Panthers defeat Binger-Oney 54-36!!!
Lady Panthers fall to Binger-Oney 39-36
2017-2018 School Calendar
https://www.dropbox.com/s/elkdvjxfiujgq62/2017-2018%20School%20Calendar.pdf?dl=0
We would like to wish Mr. Spears a very happy 52nd Birthday!!!! Ole!
Nice piece of hardware for the Academic Team! Congrats!
Congratulations to all the kids!! And yes spelling class starts on Monday!!!!
In what amountes to a fourth qtr buzzer beater the Panthers fall to Vanoss 160-150. Very proud of all of them!!!
At the half Panthers lead Vanoss 110-70!!
Yes it is an a academic meet and this is the correct spelling of "elimination", user error trying to type too fast!
Panthers defeat Cashion 190-160!!! Advance in eliminatuin bracket!!
In an elimination round the Panthers face ruval Cashion in a rubber match.
Panthers fall to Morrison in Rd 2 190-140. Move to elimination rounds.
At the half Panthers trail 130-90.
The "herd" is ready for action!!!!
Rd 2 pits the Panthers against Morrison!
Panthers defeat Burns -Flat in Round 1 210-160!!! Rd 2 starts at 10:50.
At the half AmPo leads 120-110!
Game faces are on!!! Bring it!!
Panthers face Burns-Flat in first round of the state academic meet!
And so it begins!!!! Good luck Academic Team........TAKE STATE!!!!
Its a final, Panthers fall 48-39.
After 3 qtrs Panthers trail 34-27.
At the half Panthers trail 23-17.
After qtr 1 Panthers trail 8-7.
Panthers are underway at Okarche!
HS Academic Team competes in the State Tourney at Redlands on Saturday! Take State!
Box Tops are due. Bring to your teacher or turn in to library.
Just a reminder that the basketball games tomorrow at Dibble start at 1:30pm. Hwy 39 is also closed for construction. You will need to take Hwy 62 to Blanchard and then take Hwy 76 to Dibble.
Remember to send your Box Tops with your elementary students. The class that brings the most Box Tops will win $50 in books for their classroom from the Book Fair. The Book Fair runs Feb. 6-13.
Homecoming festivities begin at 6PM, followed by girls' and boys' basketball games. Am-Po students close out the night with a homecoming dance.
Mini Cheer Clinic
Feb 4, 2017
Choose session
9 - 11:30 am
1- 3:30 pm
$25
Sign up by Jan 27, 2017
Performance Feb. 10, 2017
Includes t-shirt.
Call Mrs. Kennedy or Mrs. Kincer for information
224-4017
This Saturday's basketball games at Dibble have been moved to 1:30 pm (girls) and 3:00 pm (boys).
HS Academic team wins against Elmore City 190-120 to advance to STATE!!!!
HS Academic team drops third match 220-190. Still alive...
HS Academic team wins second round 170-160 over Maysville, but not without a little controversy!
HS Academic team wins first round 170-160 in sudden death!
HS Academic team beginning Area tourney right now!
JH Lady Panthers finish Runner-Up in the Grady County Tournament after falling to Ninnekah.
JH Boys take 3rd in the Grady County Tournament after defeating Ninnekah!
All JH Grady County Tournament games have been cancelled for tomorrow. Rescheduled times and dates TBD.
Due to an abundance of caution classes have been cancelled for tomorrow. Reminder that we will also be out on Monday. Have a safe weekend.
Friday nights games with Ft. Cobb have been cancelled due to the threat of inclement weather.
Panthers defeat Alex 70-55!!
Panthers lead the Alex Longhorns 37-31 at the half!
Lady Panthers defeat the Alex Lady Longhorns 33-26!
It's a final! Lady Panthers win 55-38!
After 3 qtrs the Lady Panthers lead 42-29!
At the half the Lady Panthers lead 33-21!
After qtr one the Lady Panthers lead Corn Bible 19-11!
The games at Hinton are tomorrow, the 7th. 3rd round games will be played on Monday. Sorry for the confusion.
Updated Hinton Tournament bracket. Girls will play @ 1:40 and the boys will play @ 5:40.
Today's HS Basketball games at Hinton have been cancelled. Still waiting to hear what the adjusted schedule will be. Once it is released we will send out notification.
School is cancelled for today due to the weather. Have a great weekend and stay safe!
Panthers roll to victory over Minco 61-40 in the 1st Rd of the Hinton Classic to advance to the semi-finals.
Lady Panthers fall 50-38 v Lookeba-Sickles in the 1st Rd of the Hinton Classic. Play again tomorrow at 4:20 v Crossings.
This afternoon we sent out a test call using our new calling system. The call came through from Little Rock Ark. where the company is located. Please let us know if you did not receive a call.
AmPo FCCLA volunteering at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
Panthers defeat the Wayne Bulldogs 61-28!
At the half the Lady Panthers lead Wayne 20-13!
Just a reminder that school will resume on Tuesday January 3rd. Wishing everyone a safe and happy New Year!
Panthers close out 2016 with an impressive 76-66 win over the Minco Bulldogs!!
The Cheerleaders would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
After 3 qtrs the Panthers have pulled away to lead 57-35!
At the half Panthers lead 38-20!
After one qtr the Panthers have fought back from an early deficit to lead Minco 16-10!
Lady Panthers hold on for the victory 40-39!!
After 3 quarters Lady Panthers still lead 31-26!
At the half Lady Panthers lead 21-13!
After quarter 1 The Lady Panthers lead 13-3!!
There's plenty of time for Christmas Spirit later...Tonight it's time for Bulldog Bashing!!
7/8 Boys defeat Friend Falcons 46-24!
7/8 Girls fall to the Friend Falcons 34-19!
Join us at 7pm for an outstanding performance by Am-Po Prek-3rd grades in "How The Grinch Stole Christmas"!
Join us at 7pm for an outstanding performance by Am-Po Prek-3rd grades in "How The Grinch Stole Christmas"!
Senior Class Dinner tonight! Come have an Indian Taco and support the senior class!
Panthers roll to victory 78-40!
After 3 Panthers in control, leading 62-27!!
At the half Panthers lead 43-20!!
Panthers are flexing their muscle early, lead 21-9 after 1qtr over Rush Springs!!
Lady Panthers come up short against the Redskins.
After 3 qtrs the Lady Panthers still trail 47-31.
7/8 grade boys defeat the Minco Bulldogs 36-28!
7/8 Girls defeat Minco 15-7!
CHAMPIONS!!!! Panthers defeat Velma-Alma 53-39!!!!
After 3 the Panthers lead the Comets 34-25!
At the half Panthers lead 25-15!
After 1 qtr Panthers lead Velma-Alma 15-7!
3:12 left in the first and the Panthers are imposing their will!!
LETS GET READY TO RUUUUMMMMMBBBBBLLLLEEEEE!!!!
Lady Panthers fall short to the Comets, back in action next Tuesday @ Rush Springs.
Lady Panthers need a rally as the fourth qtr begins!
Lady Panthers still trail by one at the half, 14-13.
Despite having to play against "7" the Lady Panthers only trail Velma-Alma by 1 after qtr one. 8-7
Panthers defeat Sterling 45-40 to advance to the finals of the Velma-Alma Classic tomorrow night at 7:20pm.
Y-E-L-L Everybody Yell APS!!!!! APS!!!!!!
After 3 the Panthers and Tigers are all tied up at 29!
Panthers trail the Sterling Tigers at the half 22-18.
After Qtr 1 the Panthers lead 10-9 over Sterling!
Time to take some Sterling Tigers, LETS GO PANTHERS!!!!
Lady Panthers fall to Rush Springs 53-41, they will play for 3rd place tomorrow at 3:20pm.
After three qtr's the Lady Panthers trail 43-29.
At the half Lady Panthers trail 28-17.
After one the Lady Panthers trail Rush Springs 19-9.
They are mean ones!
Lady Panthers advance to the semi-finals after defeating Empire 47-32, next game is tomorrow at 4:20pm
Lady Panthers lead 32-21 after 3.
Lady Panthers lead the Bulldogs 20-11 at the half!
Lady Panthers lead 9-7 after 1st qtr.
Lady Panthers tip it off in the opening round of the Velma-Alma Classic vs Empire Lady Bulldogs.
Panthers advance to the semi-finals after defeating Turner 59-20. Tomorrow's game will be at 5:40pm.
Panthers remain in control after 3 quarters up 44-19.
Panthers continue to lead at the half 34-9!
After qtr 1 Panthers lead the Falcons 17-3!
Panthers open up play in the first round of the Velma-Alma Classic vs Turner!
Purchase a $5 chance on 1/4 beef or 6 for $25. 4 Winners drawn on Dec. 12, 2016. You do not have to be present to win. Choose your cutting order. Support Am-Po Basketball. Call school for tickets.
Congratulations to the JH girls for winning the Caddo/Comanche Tournament!
The girls JH basketball team are the Caddo Comanche tournament champs!
Panthers defeat Walters 61-45! Next up is the Velma Tournament.
Am-Po elementary teachers sporting their Grinch shirts produced by TSA.
7/8 Boys fall in the semi-finals 53-34, they play again tomorrow at 5:00.
7/8 Boys trail 30-15 at the half in Friend Tornament.
7/8 Girls advance to the Finals of the Friend Tournament tomorrow defeating Banner 20-14.
At the half Am-Po 7/8 Girls lead Banner 10-4 in the Semi-Finals of the Friend Tournament.
From all of us here at Amber-Pocasset Schools we wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving Break!
Due to an emergency situation tonight's JH girls basketball game has been cancelled. The JH boys will begin play at approx 6:30pm
The party has started! Everybody Cut Footloose!!
Panthers fall short to the Pirates 39-35.
Panthers lead the Dale Pirates 20-18 at the half.
Lady Panthers fall to the Dale Lady Pirates 48-23.
Construction is underway at the elementary. And don't worry, we have some of our best men keeping an eye on the project! They are even willing to miss a little recess time to supervise.
In JH Basketball the Panthers complete the sweep over Dibble! Next up are the Verden Tigers Monday night @ home.
7/8 Grade BB Friend Tournament Brackets are available for download on the schools website under the Documents section.
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Reminder that we have a Daddy-Daughter Snow Ball planning meeting today at 3:30 in the elementary cafeteria!
Captain Matt Savage accepts the academic team regional champion trophy.
Am-Po Academic team is regional champs!
Honoring all Veteran's tonight at the game.
Elem choir did excellent.
We want to wish our Academic Team the best of luck tomorrow @ Regionals. They are the #1 Seed and will be competing @ Ft Cobb.
Next Friday night STUCO will be hosting a High School Street Dance in the baseball parking lot after the basketball game. The dance will be free to all 7th-12th grade Am-Po students. Yummy S'mores will be served. Come support the PANTHERS and then enjoy some great music and dancing
Veteran's Program
Don't forget @ tonight's basketball game we will be honoring all Veterans in attendance during halftime of the girls game. Veterans and their spouses will be admitted free of charge.
Am-Po elementary preparing to honor our Veterans in tonight's program.
There will not be a 7/8 Boys BB game tomorrow at Rush Springs. 7/8 girls @ 5:30, JH Girls @ 6:30 & JH Boys & 7:30.
Great news for Android users! The Am-Po app is now available here: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Amber-pocasset&hl=en
Final score Panthers 67 Owls 36, see you Friday night at home v Calumet. All veterans and spouses get in free, there will be a special tribute at halftime of the girls game.
Start of the fourth and the Panthers are in command!
Panthers off to a quick start, lead 14-3 after one!
Cheerleaders getting the team fired up!
AmPo boys pregame 2016-2017. Tipping off this season.
Lady Panthers defeat Ninnekah 44-19! Way to go ladies!
After 3 quarters Lady Panthers lead by ten, 27-17!
Lady Panthers up at the half!
Lady Panthers up 9-7 after 1st period.
Tipping off the 2016-2017 season. Go Am-Po!!
Pig sale this Saturday at the Amber-Pocasset show barn.
Pocasset Lion's Club Student of the Month winners from the JH and HS are: Lance Thompson (9th) and Cache Anglin (10th). Congratulations!
Pocasset Lion's Club October Student of the Month at the Elementary was 2nd Grader Haddon Guthrie. Congratulations!
The JH Basketball game this Thursday @ Calumet will start @ 5:30 with 7/8 girls. followed by JH girls and then JH boys.
TSA Smoked Ham Sale!!!
Order your holiday ham from the AM-PO TSA. Hams will be ready Nov. 22.
To order, contact Mr. Bush, hbush@amposchools.org
TSA will be selling smoked Thanksgiving hams thru November 8. Smoked hams are $35; unsmoked hams are $30. Contact a TSA member for ordering info.
Come eat pancakes and support our softball program tomorrow morning 8:30-11:00
PreK-3rd Fall Music Program
D.A.R.E Assembly
D.A.R.E program
Mrs. Schenk's class living it up at the Orr Family Farm Pumpkin Patch!
Am-Po students are learning about fire safety thanks to the Oklahoma Farm Bureau and the Pocasset Fire Department.
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Fire Safety House is at the elementary this morning!
HS Academic Team advances to Regionals with a District championship over Minco and Union City.
Solid scrimmage against Sterling. Go Panthers!
A big thanks to PTO and David Jay for the concrete work at the high school campus!
HS Academic Team defeats Minco and Union City to take first place in the District tournament! Congratulations!
You can support our TSA Chapter by ordering your next custom shirt through us! We can make shirts for individuals, teams, and organizations for only $10-$12. Email Mr. Bush, hbush@amposchools.org
HS & JH with Pistol Pete at the OSU cheer clinic
TSA Officers attend fall leadership conference.
TSA Officers attend fall leadership conference.
Great show going on at the HS! Talented group of students!
The place to be tonight!
Know of a newsworthy accomplishment by Am-Po students? Report it using the Am-Po app! Simply click on the 'Celebrate' option in the menu and fill in the details!
Tonight JH/HS Music presents "Back in Time," dinner and a show featuring music from the 50s, 60s, 70s, & 80s. Cost is $5 and includes spaghetti dinner and show. Dinner begins at 6pm; showtime is 7pm.
Am-PO elementary girls beat Friend advance to semi-finals Thursday at 5:00.
Spaghetti lunch to support after prom between 11-2. Come get some!
Final score Dale 13 Panthers 2.
Top of 5th Panthers trailing 13-2
Panthers trailing 9-2
3-1 Dale top of 4th
Spaghetti Dinner this Sunday,11am-2pm in the HS cafeteria. Adults $7 kids $5. Proceeds go to support the After Prom Program which provides a fun and safe place for our Jrs & Srs to go after prom
1-1 bottom of the 3rd
Panthers trail 1-0 after two.
0-0 heading into 2nd inning
Ampo vs. Dale Game time. Bring it !
Salsa making contest in Mr. Scott's Agriscience II class. Congrats to the champs-Audrey Bradford, Hannah Morrison, Tanner Wallace!
Congratulations Lady Panthers on a great season!!!
Panthers lose in set 3. Put up a good fight and never gave up.
Set 3 and panthers trail by 1
Set two crossings 25, panthers 16
Tied 7-7 second set
Panther Spirit in full force cheering in the Lady Panthers in Regional Finals!!!
Panthers lose first set. Starting set 2
First set panthers trail 4-2
Final, Bobcats 5 Panthers 0. Next game tomorrow at 2:00, back here at Dale to face the Pirates.
Girls beat Harding in 3 sets to play Crossings Christian next
Volleyball girls win second set...starting third now! Go panthers!
7th inning, down 5-0. Caden Bartlett (Jr), Cache Anglin (So) and Jordan Torres (Sr) lead the charge.
After 5 Panthers still down 5-0. Hayden Savage (Jr) leading off followed by Seniors Cody Williams and Stanton James.
Lady panthers beat Harding in first set, lead 21-8 in second
Starting pitcher Nathan Ratcliff (Jr) throws two shutout innings through four. Replaced by Blake Ryan's (Jr).
After four Panthers still trail 5-0.
Panthers stop the bleeding setting down Binger-Oney in order. Still down 5-0, now it's time for the bats! Senior Cody Williams leading off.
An error and a phantom hit by pitch allow three more runs to score. Panthers trail 5-0 after 2.
Panthers trail 2-0 after one.
The ladies are in the house!!
All most game time!!
All most game time!!
Volleyball regionals today at 5:30pm @ Crossings Christian School. Good luck ladies!
Baseball Regionals today at Dale High School, first game at 4:00. GOOD LUCK PANTHERS!!!!!!
Panthers defeat Union City 3-1 this morning to win the District Championship!!!!
Panther Baseball kicks off District play this morning at 11:00 @ home. Come watch some great baseball and support the Panthers!
The softball game scheduled for today has been cancelled due to weather.
Remember Parent-Teacher conferences tomorrow, September 15, from 3:30pm - 9:00pm!
The Book Fair is coming to the Elementary cafeteria September 12-19! Send those box tops with your kids!
We are proud to announce our new App on iPhone and Android!
