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Mrs. Andrews nominated Mrs. Kinion for Arvest Bank's 'We Love Teachers' campaign, which awards $500 to each of its winners. Today they visited the high school campus to surprise Mrs. Kinion, letting her know that she was selected as a winner! Mrs. Kinion teaches 8th grade math, high school honors sciences, and ACT prep. She also coaches elementary cross country and serves at the Gifted & Talented sponsor. Congratulations, Mrs. Kinion, and thank you for the hard work you do with our students each and every day!

🎤 Gore Elementary Students Shine on the Air! Three 5th graders from Gore Elementary learned how to interview people for the news — and then how to broadcast like pros! Jordyn Davenport, Kase Peevy, and Ganon Webb each interviewed a different member of the Gore community. They wrote their own questions, conducted the interviews, typed up their stories, and recorded them at Mix 105.1 in Sallisaw. The interviews will air at different times, and we’ll share that schedule soon. We know you’ll be impressed with their talent and hard work!💚🏴‍☠️

The 5th-grade Character Council recently sponsored the Extra Yard Program in cooperation with Sonic and the College Football Playoff Foundation. As part of this program, students were invited to nominate a teacher who has made the greatest impact on their lives — someone who has helped them see their own potential and influenced how they think about themselves and others. In short, a teacher who truly goes the Extra Yard for students and their education at Gore Public Schools. This was not an easy choice for the students, as 21 teachers and coaches were nominated! What an incredible reflection of Gore Schools — our educators are making a positive difference every day. Those positive influencers include: Coach Carter, Mr. Chapman, Mr. Constant, Mrs. Edgmon, Coach Ellis, Coach Estes, Mrs. James, Mrs. Kinion, Mrs. Lufkin, Mrs. Mattox, Mrs. Montgomery, Mrs. Morris, Mr. Murray, Mrs. Queen, Mr. Reading, Coach Reasoner, Mrs. Ridinger, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Spears, Coach Thouvenel, and Mrs. Walker. Thank you to each of these outstanding educators for going above and beyond for Gore students. This year’s “Extra Yard” award recipient was Mr. Calvert Reading. He received an Extra Yard Teacher t-shirt, a DonorsChoose gift card, a Sonic gift card, and an Extra Yard certificate. The Character Council, Sonic, and the College Football Playoff Foundation would like to say: “Thank you, Mr. Reading, for making Gore Public Schools a better place by caring and always going the Extra Yard for our students.”

📣 Go Lady Pirates! 💚🏴‍☠️ Saturday, November 8th, is the High School Cheerleaders’ Regional Competition in Moore, Oklahoma! The competition starts at 1:20 PM. 👏Come out and support our girls as they show their Pirate pride!

📣 Go Pirates! 💚🏴‍☠️ Saturday, November 8th, is the High School Cheerleaders’ Regional Competition in Moore, Oklahoma! The competition starts at 1:20 PM. 👏Come out and support our girls as they show their Pirate pride! 🎟️ Attached is the QR code for tickets and spectator information.

It’s the final day of Red Ribbon Week! Thank you for being a part of this week’s focus on healthy, drug-free lifestyles. This year’s theme, “Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free™,” reminds us that every choice we make is a piece of our future. By making healthy decisions, you’re building a puzzle filled with success, happiness, and purpose. We are so proud of you and excited to see the incredible picture you’re creating for yourself. Keep adding those positive pieces – the best is yet to come!

Good morning! “Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free™” is this year’s Red Ribbon Week theme. Here at [INSERT SCHOOL NAME], we care about every single one of you and want to see you live happy, healthy, and fulfilled lives. By making healthy choices and staying drug-free, you’re creating a brighter, more complete puzzle for your future. Take a moment today to commit to yourself and your future – you’re shaping a masterpiece, and we can’t wait to see it come together!

Good morning, and happy Red Ribbon Week! Remember this year’s theme: “Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free™.” Just like every puzzle piece is unique, so are you! Staying drug-free means protecting your health and embracing what makes you special. You don’t need drugs to fit in – the best puzzles are made when all the pieces are unique yet work together beautifully. Celebrate your uniqueness today and add another positive piece to your life’s big picture.

📣 The Wrestling Booster Club will be selling Chick-Fil-A sandwiches this Friday during Senior Night and the football game! Find them on the visitors’ side and grab a sandwich to support our wrestlers!

Cancelled - Gore Elementary Pumpkin Patch Trip 🎃 Due to weather and road conditions, we will not be able to attend the farm today. A big thank you to Sloan Farms for inviting our students to visit and learn about a local farm. We look forward to seeing you next fall!

📸 Senior Yearbook Pages on Sale! 📚 We have a limited number of senior pages available, and they’ll be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t miss your chance to reserve a spot! The deadline to submit forms and photos is April 1, 2026. Page cost $150.

Happy Red Ribbon Week! This year’s theme is “Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free™.” Each healthy choice you make is like a perfect puzzle piece that strengthens your future. By staying drug-free, you’re showing yourself and the world how much you value your health, community, and dreams. When you choose health and positivity, you’re putting together a masterpiece where you can aim for the stars and achieve your goals. Keep adding those bright pieces to your puzzle – we believe in you!

A.R. Checkpoint 2 is fast approaching. All middle and high school students must have 9 A.R. points by this Friday in order to remain academically eligible.

🏈 Senior Night – Friday, October 31! Join us Friday night as we celebrate our seniors! • Senior Night Ceremony: 6:30 PM • Kickoff: 7:00 PM The theme for the game is Blackout or Halloween Costume — show your school spirit and come dressed up! Let’s pack the stands and support our Pirates! 🏴‍☠️🎃

This morning, Gore Elementary participated in Walk to School Day! The event was sponsored by Cherokee Nation Public Health, TSET Healthy Living, OSU Extension Community Health, and People INC. It was a wonderful morning of fun, fitness, and community spirit! Thank you to all the students, parents, and community members who joined us and helped make the event a success. 🚶‍♀️👟❤️

This year’s Red Ribbon Week theme is “Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free™.” Think of life as a giant puzzle – each choice you make is a piece that fits into the bigger picture of your future. By making healthy choices and staying drug-free, you’re building a picture full of positivity, bravery, and strength. Together, we can create a beautiful, connected community where everyone thrives. Let’s start solving this puzzle – one healthy choice at a time!

"With deep gratitude and respect, we invite you to our Veterans Day program. We ask you to join us in honoring our nation's veterans—the heroes who have proudly served and protected our freedoms. Your presence would be our greatest honor."

📢 Cookie Dough Orders Are Ready! Pickup today anytime between 2:00–3:00 PM from the Elementary Cafeteria 🍪