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The start of the new academic year at Okmulgee High School has been postponed due to unexpected structural issues discovered in the building. Inspections revealed severe damage, necessitating the closure of certain areas for safety. As a precaution, all high school classes will be relocated to the Center for Aviation and Advanced Technologies. Despite the move, class schedules and curriculum will remain unchanged. Community support has been essential in this transition, ensuring students can continue their education safely during repairs.
Okmulgee – The start date for Okmulgee High School’s new academic year has been postponed to Tuesday, August 19, 2025, due to unexpected structural issues discovered just two weeks ago. The delay was mandated after inspections revealed significant damage to parts of the school building, including loose bricks and the deterioration of supporting materials.
The schools’ superintendent, LuVona Copeland, stated that certain areas of the existing building would need to be closed for safety reasons. Following these inspections, the decision to relocate all high school classes was made out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of students and staff.
An emergency board meeting was called to discuss the situation and resulted in the approval of the relocation plan. All high school classes will now be held in the district’s CAAT Building (Center for Aviation and Advanced Technologies), which is currently home to the Green Country Technology Center. Fortunately, there is sufficient space for both schools to operate concurrently.
Despite the move to the CAAT Building, there will be no changes to class schedules or curriculum. Administrators and teachers have been actively preparing the new location to ensure a smooth transition for students. Buses will be made available to transport students participating in extracurricular activities to the appropriate locations during this transition period.
The adjustment in the school schedule comes as other students within the district, specifically those at the primary and intermediate school levels, began their academic year on August 14. To compensate for the missed school days caused by this delay, the Okmulgee School District will utilize three of their six allocated snow days for this academic year.
Community support has played a crucial role in facilitating this transition. Local businesses have stepped up to assist the district in relocating classes and providing food for the affected students. As the situation stands, it is currently unknown whether high school students will eventually return to their original building once necessary repairs are completed.
The discovery of the structural issues highlights the ongoing challenges that schools face in maintaining safe and secure learning environments for students. The swift action taken by district officials, as well as the collaboration with community partners, reflects a proactive approach to safeguarding the academic year for Okmulgee High School students.
The relocation efforts will ensure that high school students can continue their education without significant disruptions during this critical time for the academic community. The school district remains committed to providing a safe learning atmosphere for all its students.
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