We have a volunteer to pull the seniors! Thank you Mr. Dean, for hooking us up! We appreciate the rapid response from Mustang Nation!
Anyone have a truck that can pull a trailer full of seniors? Please call the office if you can!!
We would like to allow the opportunity for middle school and high school students to share the joy of Halloween on Friday, October 31st. In doing so, we want to provide guidelines for an enjoyable experience for everyone. If there is any doubt that something may not be appropriate, it is best to find an alternative or contact Spears with questions to clarify beforehand. Happy Halloween!
🎃 Arkoma HS/MS Halloween Costume Guidelines
We want everyone to have fun and show school spirit safely and respectfully this Halloween! To make sure all costumes are appropriate for a public school setting, please follow these guidelines:
👕 Modesty and Dress Code
● Costumes must follow the school’s regular dress code. Masks or costumes that conceal identity are not allowed per safety precautions.
● Avoid clothing that is too revealing, see-through, or shows undergarments.
● Midriffs, low-cut tops, or short shorts/skirts are not allowed.
● If in doubt — ask a teacher or administrator before wearing it.
💀 Gore and Scary Themes
● Costumes should not include excessive blood, realistic wounds, or disturbing imagery.
● Avoid costumes that could frighten younger students or disrupt the school environment.
● Keep it fun and creative, not graphic or violent.
⚔️
Weapons and Props
● No real or look-alike weapons of any kind — this includes toy guns, knives, swords, bats, chains, or other dangerous-looking props.
● Any costume accessories should be clearly safe and school-appropriate.
● If a prop could cause confusion or concern, please leave it at home.
🎭 Respect and Inclusion
● Costumes must not mock or stereotype any group of people, culture, or religion.
● Avoid costumes that could be seen as offensive or insensitive.
● Remember: everyone should feel comfortable and welcome.
🎉 Final Notes
● If a costume is deemed inappropriate, students may be asked to change or remove parts of it.
● Have fun, be creative, and celebrate safely!
🎃 Arkoma HS/MS Halloween Costume Guidelines
We want everyone to have fun and show school spirit safely and respectfully this Halloween! To make sure all costumes are appropriate for a public school setting, please follow these guidelines:
👕 Modesty and Dress Code
● Costumes must follow the school’s regular dress code. Masks or costumes that conceal identity are not allowed per safety precautions.
● Avoid clothing that is too revealing, see-through, or shows undergarments.
● Midriffs, low-cut tops, or short shorts/skirts are not allowed.
● If in doubt — ask a teacher or administrator before wearing it.
💀 Gore and Scary Themes
● Costumes should not include excessive blood, realistic wounds, or disturbing imagery.
● Avoid costumes that could frighten younger students or disrupt the school environment.
● Keep it fun and creative, not graphic or violent.
⚔️
Weapons and Props
● No real or look-alike weapons of any kind — this includes toy guns, knives, swords, bats, chains, or other dangerous-looking props.
● Any costume accessories should be clearly safe and school-appropriate.
● If a prop could cause confusion or concern, please leave it at home.
🎭 Respect and Inclusion
● Costumes must not mock or stereotype any group of people, culture, or religion.
● Avoid costumes that could be seen as offensive or insensitive.
● Remember: everyone should feel comfortable and welcome.
🎉 Final Notes
● If a costume is deemed inappropriate, students may be asked to change or remove parts of it.
● Have fun, be creative, and celebrate safely!
Here are a few notes from the high school and middle school campuses regarding the next couple of days:
-Students who typically park at the school are asked to park at the First Baptist Church parking lot on Thursday in order to provide room for parade staging.
-Students are expected to be at school Thursday and Friday. A part of the educational process and our objectives as a school are to foster teamwork, creativity, service, and cooperation. These attributes prepare our students for a successful future, and without them, they face a difficult future. The celebrations regarding homecoming create a natural opportunity for this to flourish. Students skipping school will be counted absent and considered truant.
-Both the middle school and the high school will share the 11:00 lunch period on Thursday.
-At 11:30, students in the parade will load up & non-parade students will board buses to go to the elementary school. Students will be expected to watch the parade with their class sponsors if they are not in the parade. Students are not allowed to drive to the parade.
-The parade begins at noon and the community pep rally at the football field will follow. Students will then ride buses back to our campus.
-Students must check out from the office upon return if parents are checking them out. If students go missing before the end of the day, they will be counted absent and considered truant.
-Behavioral expectations for students throughout these events are high and are expected to be observed.
-The homecoming dance will be postponed to another date.
-We thank the community for their participation and support in a wonderful celebration and for creating lasting memories for our Mustang family.
Go 'Stangs!!
-Students who typically park at the school are asked to park at the First Baptist Church parking lot on Thursday in order to provide room for parade staging.
-Students are expected to be at school Thursday and Friday. A part of the educational process and our objectives as a school are to foster teamwork, creativity, service, and cooperation. These attributes prepare our students for a successful future, and without them, they face a difficult future. The celebrations regarding homecoming create a natural opportunity for this to flourish. Students skipping school will be counted absent and considered truant.
-Both the middle school and the high school will share the 11:00 lunch period on Thursday.
-At 11:30, students in the parade will load up & non-parade students will board buses to go to the elementary school. Students will be expected to watch the parade with their class sponsors if they are not in the parade. Students are not allowed to drive to the parade.
-The parade begins at noon and the community pep rally at the football field will follow. Students will then ride buses back to our campus.
-Students must check out from the office upon return if parents are checking them out. If students go missing before the end of the day, they will be counted absent and considered truant.
-Behavioral expectations for students throughout these events are high and are expected to be observed.
-The homecoming dance will be postponed to another date.
-We thank the community for their participation and support in a wonderful celebration and for creating lasting memories for our Mustang family.
Go 'Stangs!!
📣 Homecoming Update! 🇺🇸🎉
Due to the change in our Homecoming schedule, we’re also adjusting our dress-up days for this week! Here’s the updated lineup:
👵 Wednesday: Generation Day — Dress like a baby, adult or grandparent!
🇺🇸 Thursday: America Day — Show your red, white, and blue spirit for Homecoming!
🎤 Friday: Rappers vs. Rock Stars — Pick your side and show your style!
Let’s keep the Mustang spirit strong all week long! 💙❤️
Another great opportunity for our kids on Halloween! Thank you Arkoma Police Department!
📣 Homecoming Schedule Change 📣 Due to the forecasted weather, Homecoming has been moved from Friday to Thursday to help ensure the best experience for everyone. ✨ Updated Schedule: • Parade: 12:00 PM • Pictures: 5:00 PM • Homecoming Ceremony: 5:30 PM • Kickoff: 6:00 PM We apologize for the change and appreciate everyone’s understanding and flexibility. We’re looking forward to a great Homecoming celebration — just one day earlier! 💙❤️
Botany class taking care of their plants in the greenhouse!
Update on Tuesday's elementary basketball games: 3rd-4th boys will play first, then 5th-6th boys, followed by 3rd-4th girls and finally 5th-6th girls. First game starts at 4:30PM.
For anyone going to the game tonight, please be aware of their Clear Bag Policy.
Go Mustangs!
Next week is HOMECOMING WEEK! Lets go Big Blue!
Biology 2 and Culinary classes collaborated for a fun class project!
Sophomores will be participating in the Pre-ACT on Wednesday, October 15th, at 9 AM. Please make sure they are well-rested and on time to school to take this valuable and important assessment! This test helps give them an understanding of their progress toward goals with the ACT and helps the school understand progress as well. This data will help drive how instruction is shaped to meet our students' needs, so accurate data through best efforts is needed. Even if a student does not believe they have plans that would necessarily be impacted by the ACT, it is helpful for many life decisions. Thank you for your help in encouraging our students to do their very best!
Go Mustangs!
8th and 9th graders will be taking the pre-Act on Tuesday, October 14th, and the 10th grade will take it on Wednesday. Tuesday's tests will begin at 9. Please make sure students are well rested and ready to go. This not only helps provide data to understand how students are progressing toward the ACT, but it will help us with decisions in instruction throughout the year. Thank you for
helping us in our efforts to see students succeed.
Everyone enjoy fall break!
Designed by: Corey Burton
Designed by: Corey Burton
Shop class building bird houses.
Go Big Blue!
Congratulations to our 3rd/4th-grade boys on winning the Wister Basketball Tournament today. They won the championship game 14-7! Maverick Chestnut was named the tournament MVP!
