SB 139: “Bell to Bell” Cell Phone Ban
State Required
Students are prohibited from utilizing cell phones and personal electronic devices (smartwatches, smart glasses, earbuds, headphones, i-Pods, music streaming devices, and/or any device that connects to the internet or cell network) while on the campus of a public school district from bell to bell. Effective July 01, 2025, all students will be expected to keep personal electronic devices turned off and out of sight during the school day. Each student has the following options:
Leave cell phones/devices at home.
Lock cell phones/devices in their car.
Lock cell phones/devices in their assigned lockers. Lock for lockers will be the responsibility of the student to purchase.
We will not allow cell phones or personal electronic devices during ANY portion of the school day, including lunch, breakfast, or any outside times.
Violations of this policy will follow the Student Handbook Disciplinary Action Schedule.
PARENT RESPONSIBILITY - Parents will pick up the phone at their convenience (during school hours).
For questions/concerns, contact the building principal:
PK-6th - Janna Blaylock
janna.blaylock@mccurtainschools.org
7th-12th - Darren Harber
darren.harber@mccurtainschools.org
Thank you,
Tally Butcher, Superintendent
State Required
Students are prohibited from utilizing cell phones and personal electronic devices (smartwatches, smart glasses, earbuds, headphones, i-Pods, music streaming devices, and/or any device that connects to the internet or cell network) while on the campus of a public school district from bell to bell. Effective July 01, 2025, all students will be expected to keep personal electronic devices turned off and out of sight during the school day. Each student has the following options:
Leave cell phones/devices at home.
Lock cell phones/devices in their car.
Lock cell phones/devices in their assigned lockers. Lock for lockers will be the responsibility of the student to purchase.
We will not allow cell phones or personal electronic devices during ANY portion of the school day, including lunch, breakfast, or any outside times.
Violations of this policy will follow the Student Handbook Disciplinary Action Schedule.
PARENT RESPONSIBILITY - Parents will pick up the phone at their convenience (during school hours).
For questions/concerns, contact the building principal:
PK-6th - Janna Blaylock
janna.blaylock@mccurtainschools.org
7th-12th - Darren Harber
darren.harber@mccurtainschools.org
Thank you,
Tally Butcher, Superintendent
The elementary, JH, & HS fall baseball & fast pitch softball, and the JH & HS basketball schedules have been posted on the events calendar on the McCurtain School website and app. The elementary basketball schedule will be posted as soon as it is made available in late August or September.
* Please note that all sports schedules are subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. All end times posted on the events calendar are approximate.
We will do our best to keep everyone informed of any changes or cancellations with prompt updates to our website and app as soon as the information is made available.
* Please note that all sports schedules are subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. All end times posted on the events calendar are approximate.
We will do our best to keep everyone informed of any changes or cancellations with prompt updates to our website and app as soon as the information is made available.
Enrollment is right around the corner! Please make plans to attend so we can be prepared for the new school year. We are looking forward to seeing you!
Revised 2025/2026 School Calendar
Secondary-level students enrolled or pre-enrolled at a member school may not use any member school’s athletic facilities during the dead period in connection with any athletic activity governed by the OSSAA. Member school coaches, assistant coaches, and sponsors may not have any contact with secondary-level enrolled or pre-enrolled students in that member school in any athletic activity governed by the OSSAA for the purpose of coaching, training, or instructing.
Reminder for tomorrow!!!
Attention all 7th-12th Athletes:
Physicals will be June 6th from 9-12am in the auditorium. Price will be $20/student athlete. Forms will be available that day or students may ask their coach for a form prior to.
Thank you!
Attention all 7th-12th Athletes:
Physicals will be June 6th from 9-12am in the auditorium. Price will be $20/student athlete. Forms will be available that day or students may ask their coach for a form prior to.
Thank you!
Fundamentals camp will continue today!
No Summer Learning today at McCurtain School due to no water in town; two faculty members in town have stated they have no water. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Due to the flooding in the school cafeteria from the storm that just came through and more rain to come, the summer learning students will meet in the auditorium in the morning for breakfast. ~Mrs Blaylock
Going to be a blast as always!
McCurtain Public Schools is accepting applications for the position of School Counselor for the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants should have a current Oklahoma Teacher Certification. Please email application materials (cover letter, resume, transcripts, reference list, letters of reference, and Oklahoma Teacher Certification) to applications@mccurtainschools.org prior to June 2, 2025. EOE
Mighty Kids Day schedule for tomorrow, May 8. (Weather Permitting)
April 28 - End of School Activity Bulletin as of April 28th at 9:25 a.m.
(Menus will be posted on the App and Website)
Updates and changes to this bulletin will be posted on the live feed.
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The McCurtain Senior Class will be sponsoring a BBQ dinner this Sunday, April 27th, from noon to 1:30 p.m., in the school cafeteria.
Main Course: Ribs or Brisket; Sides: Smoked Mac and Cheese or Potato Salad, and Baked Beans; and Dessert: 1 choice per plate
Cost: $10 per plate. All proceeds will go toward Senior Trip expenses.
Spring 2025 End of Year Special Event Dates
Just changed! The Baseball District Tournament has been moved to this Tuesday. They will play at the same times, noon and 2, at Moss.
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Weekly/Bulletin Menu for the week of April 21-25
🐾🥎❤️Lady McCurtain Bulldogs will play districts against Smithville @ Smithville Tuesday April 22nd @ 3:30 best 2 out of 3.🐾🥎❤️
Reminder: HS baseball is at Braggs today (not home). No JH games. Two 5-inning games beginning at 4:00 not 4:30.