A large group of educators sits at tables in a conference-style training room while a presenter speaks at the front beside a large display screen. Participants listen attentively with notebooks, folders, and learning materials spread across the tables during a professional development session.
Student smiles while posing beside the Clifford the Big Red Dog mascot and holding a copy of “Clifford Goes to Dog School.” A display table filled with children’s books and a Charles Page Sandites backdrop frame the scene during a school literacy event celebrating reading and books.
Superintendent Sherry Durkee and Executive Director of Compliance Angelia Noel hold a plaque recognizing Sand Springs Public Schools as a “2026 OPSRC Breakthrough School” while presenters pose together to celebrate the achievement.
Student wearing a bright green “I’m Just Here for Field Day 2026” shirt stands inside the Oklahoma City Thunder Book Bus holding a copy of “Fly Guy! Fly Guy!” Behind the student is a Thunder-themed reading nook decorated with team memorabilia, including pom-poms, a basketball, a pennant, and a sign reading “Oklahoma City Thunder,” while a wall graphic reads “Rolling Thunder Book Bus.”
Brick school building with the word "GARFIELD" above the door.
Student stands beside a board member and school administrator while holding a framed “Sandite Spirit Award” certificate during a Sand Springs Public Schools Board of Education recognition ceremony. All smile toward the camera in the board meeting room, with board members seated in the background and large wall lettering visible behind them.
Large group of students, staff, and community members stand on the steps outside Sand Springs Public Schools Page Academy for a group photo. A sign with the Sandites logo reads “Sand Springs Public Schools Page Academy” beside the historic brick school building as participants smile toward the camera.
Graduation commencement with yellow and white streamers flying in the air.
Oklahoma Secretary of Education Dr. Daniel Hamlin sits with and interviews Charles Page High School Teacher Faith Liston
Graduates tossing their graduation caps in the air.
High school Speech and Debate students receive certificates of recognition from school officials and school board members.
Elementary student at the Oklahoma State Capitol, holding a citation, and surrounded by his family and legislators.
Three women stand together indoors during an award presentation while one holds a framed certificate of recognition. Behind them is a large green white and gold balloon display with illuminated numbers reading 20, suggesting a twentieth anniversary or milestone celebration.
Group of middle school students being recognized by administrators for their acceptance into the TCC EDGE cohort.
Media specialist Amy Pennington receives certificate of recognition from school administrators.
Two school administrators standing next to shrink-wrapped pallets of boxes.
Students acting on stage. Set features a ladder and tattered Union Jacks.
Teacher Lisa Wolf stands in front of a packed stadium and waves to people in the stands.
High school students and school officials sit at a table in the biomedical classroom. DNA models and anatomical displays decorate the room. The words "Sandite Chat" next to the Sandite minuteman logo and a microphone.
School district employees holding signs expressing thanks to Spark Good for a $1,000 grant.