Jr. High and High School Cross Country Meeting.
Tuesday, July 15
8:15pm (after physicals)
Tuesday, July 15
8:15pm (after physicals)
Paying for school lunches just got easier! 💻🍴
Online payments are now available through Sylogist, and we’ve got a quick guide to help walk you through it.
Full info here: https://www.chs.k12.ok.us/article/2303000
Online payments are now available through Sylogist, and we’ve got a quick guide to help walk you through it.
Full info here: https://www.chs.k12.ok.us/article/2303000
🚨 Meeting Update 🚨
The regular school board meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday July 9 at 6 PM has been canceled due to lack of a quorum.
It has been rescheduled for Monday, July 14 at 6:00 PM.
Thanks for your understanding!
Free Athletic Physicals
📅 Tuesday, July 15th
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
All JH and HS athletes must have a current physical to participate in sports this year.
➡️ Pick up Physical and OSSAA forms in the HS office (Mon–Thurs, 8 AM–Noon).
📝 Forms must be signed by a parent/guardian and turned in the night of physicals.
Take care of this important step before the season starts! Questions? Call the HS office.
📅 Tuesday, July 15th
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
All JH and HS athletes must have a current physical to participate in sports this year.
➡️ Pick up Physical and OSSAA forms in the HS office (Mon–Thurs, 8 AM–Noon).
📝 Forms must be signed by a parent/guardian and turned in the night of physicals.
Take care of this important step before the season starts! Questions? Call the HS office.
🍎 Meet Mrs. Katy Major – Our New 2nd Grade Teacher! 📚
We’re excited to announce that Mrs. Katy Major is stepping into a new role as Calumet’s 2nd Grade Teacher starting this August! Mrs. Major has been an incredible part of our team since 2022, serving as a dedicated teacher’s aide across multiple grades. Now, she’s bringing her passion and experience to her very own classroom!
Mrs. Major earned her Bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University. She and her husband, Phillip, have three wonderful kids: Merritt (10), Deacon (8), and Laney (3), plus six show pigs that keep things lively! In her free time, she loves spending time with family and friends, vacationing in Red River, and enjoying a good audiobook.
Mrs. Major shared, “My family and I love working and living in Calumet. I’m excited for my new second graders to get back to school!”
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Major on her new adventure!
We’re excited to announce that Mrs. Katy Major is stepping into a new role as Calumet’s 2nd Grade Teacher starting this August! Mrs. Major has been an incredible part of our team since 2022, serving as a dedicated teacher’s aide across multiple grades. Now, she’s bringing her passion and experience to her very own classroom!
Mrs. Major earned her Bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University. She and her husband, Phillip, have three wonderful kids: Merritt (10), Deacon (8), and Laney (3), plus six show pigs that keep things lively! In her free time, she loves spending time with family and friends, vacationing in Red River, and enjoying a good audiobook.
Mrs. Major shared, “My family and I love working and living in Calumet. I’m excited for my new second graders to get back to school!”
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Major on her new adventure!
📚 Robin Young Is Our New Reading Specialist! 📖
Mrs. Young is starting her 13th year at Calumet and brings 20 years of teaching experience. She graduated from NWOSU with a BA in Education and is certified in K-12 Music, K-6 Elementary, and continuing her education with LETRS in the Science of Reading.
Robin is moving from teaching 2nd grade to her new role as Reading Specialist. She has been married for 38 years to Rod Young, pastor at Trinity Baptist Church in El Reno. They have 3 children, 4 grandchildren, and a 5th on the way!
She shared, “I have always enjoyed teaching a class full of students, and though I will dearly miss the 2nd grade classroom, I am very excited about helping students excel in their reading skills.”
We’re thrilled to have Mrs. Young in this important new role!
Mrs. Young is starting her 13th year at Calumet and brings 20 years of teaching experience. She graduated from NWOSU with a BA in Education and is certified in K-12 Music, K-6 Elementary, and continuing her education with LETRS in the Science of Reading.
Robin is moving from teaching 2nd grade to her new role as Reading Specialist. She has been married for 38 years to Rod Young, pastor at Trinity Baptist Church in El Reno. They have 3 children, 4 grandchildren, and a 5th on the way!
She shared, “I have always enjoyed teaching a class full of students, and though I will dearly miss the 2nd grade classroom, I am very excited about helping students excel in their reading skills.”
We’re thrilled to have Mrs. Young in this important new role!
⚫🟠 Big News at Calumet Schools! 🟠⚫
We’re excited to announce that Mr. Phillip Major is stepping into a new role as Junior High and High School Principal!
Mr. Major brings 15 years of teaching experience, including the past four years leading our Ag program. He earned his Bachelor’s in Agricultural Education from Oklahoma State University and his Master’s in Education Administration from SWOSU.
Outside of school, Mr. Major loves spending time with his wife, Katy, and their three kids: Merritt (10), Deacon (8), and Laney (3). He also enjoys showing pigs and playing golf.
Mr. Major shared, “Four years ago Calumet welcomed us with open arms and we really like it here. I am looking forward to serving the school and community in this new role.”
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Major as he begins this exciting new chapter! 🎓
We’re excited to announce that Mr. Phillip Major is stepping into a new role as Junior High and High School Principal!
Mr. Major brings 15 years of teaching experience, including the past four years leading our Ag program. He earned his Bachelor’s in Agricultural Education from Oklahoma State University and his Master’s in Education Administration from SWOSU.
Outside of school, Mr. Major loves spending time with his wife, Katy, and their three kids: Merritt (10), Deacon (8), and Laney (3). He also enjoys showing pigs and playing golf.
Mr. Major shared, “Four years ago Calumet welcomed us with open arms and we really like it here. I am looking forward to serving the school and community in this new role.”
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Major as he begins this exciting new chapter! 🎓
🚜 Meet Trever Stelzig: Our New Agricultural Educator & FFA Advisor! 🌾
We’re excited to welcome Mr. Stelzig to Calumet Schools! Trever comes to us from Minco High School with 3 years of experience and a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education & Agribusiness.
Outside the classroom, he enjoys duck hunting, fishing, and going to concerts. He and his fiancée, Keely, are getting married this November. They have a toy poodle and a Sheepadoodle! 🐾
Mr. Stelzig says, “I’m excited to work with the students of Calumet to inspire them to dream big and help them to be the best version of themselves!” Welcome to Calumet, Trever! 🎉
We’re excited to welcome Mr. Stelzig to Calumet Schools! Trever comes to us from Minco High School with 3 years of experience and a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education & Agribusiness.
Outside the classroom, he enjoys duck hunting, fishing, and going to concerts. He and his fiancée, Keely, are getting married this November. They have a toy poodle and a Sheepadoodle! 🐾
Mr. Stelzig says, “I’m excited to work with the students of Calumet to inspire them to dream big and help them to be the best version of themselves!” Welcome to Calumet, Trever! 🎉
Hey Chieftains! The OSSAA's Dead Period is here!
🗓️ June 28 – July 6 is the official OSSAA Dead Week.
🏋️♂️ No school facilities will be open for students.
📵 No contact with coaches during this time.
This 9-day pause lines up with the 4th of July—enjoy your holiday, stay safe, and we’ll see you after the break!
🚨Calling all incoming 1st-7th graders! 🚨
Please join us for our Lady Chieftain Softball Camp! Campers will work on learning & improving basic skills and strengthening their love of the game!
🚨For extra fun, campers will get to enjoy a Slip N' Slide on the last day!
🗓️ June 23-24
⏰ 9:30AM-NOON
📍Lady Chieftain Softball Field
I hope everyone is having a great Memorial Weekend!
🚨 Don’t forget Summer Pride starts Tuesday, May 27th!
⏰ JH Boys & JH/HS Girls at 7AM and HS Boys at 8AM!
Can’t wait to see everyone there!
🌟 Congratulations to Kyler Thiessen!
Kyler has been selected as an infielder for the OBCA All-State Game! He’ll represent the Small West Team on Sunday, June 8th at 2:30 PM at David Allen Memorial Ballpark in Enid, Oklahoma.
⚾ Father & Son Duo in the All-State Game!
Head Coach Cody Thiessen will join his son, coaching the Small West Team in this special game.
Way to go, Kyler and Coach Thiessen — we’re proud of you both! ⚾👏
Calumet Basketball Camp is this Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8am-11am for 1st-6th grade boys and girls. Please arrive early to sign release waiver at drop off. *Gyms will be closed Monday until Thursday at 12pm for daily camp clean up and set up.
A little dodgeball tournament for the 1-6 graders! Team Chicken Jockey took home the gold for 1-3 and Team Skibidi Toilets took the win for 4-6. We had a great time and memories were definitely made!!
Pictures by Mr. Young: https://www.dillonyoungcreative.com/elementarydodgeballtournament/
Thank you to everyone who voted in Tuesday's bond election.
The bond has passed, and a new Performing Arts Center is coming to Calumet.
SoftSeven Shoutouts!
Isaac Stanke got an award for school WordRace Champ & school Addition Champ!
Silas Taylor got an award for being in the Top 100 in the nation for Word Race competitions!
& Asher Curtis cleaned house with awards for Top 100 in the nation for WordRace & Newton competitions, in addition to the school Multiplication & GeoStates Champion!
It truly was a Run to Remember this morning as our elementary runners completed their 26th mile in honor of those who lost their lives 30 years ago in the OKC bombing.
A big thank you to the Peters family for making signs of all those Oklahoma lost & providing snacks and drinks for the runners.
Our run in OKC got rained out so we made the magic happen here in Calumet this morning. We are so proud of our runners for representing our school in this event!
🍧 The Freshmen are back at it with SNOW CONES!
$1.00 each — starting at 2:30 PM tomorrow (Wednesday) and continuing after school!
But don’t wait… we’ve got a limited batch of special flavors this time:
• Lemon Lime
• Cherry
• Grape
• Tiger’s Blood
• Wedding Cake
• Cotton Candy
Don't forget!
🎭 Bond Vote Tomorrow! 🗳️
Tomorrow, May 13, Calumet voters will decide on a bond proposal for a new Performing Arts & Event Center. This facility aims to serve both our students and the wider community by hosting school programs, graduations, banquets, and more.
🗓️ Election Day: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
🕖 Polls Open: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
📍 Voting Location: Your regular polling place
For more information, including renderings and FAQs, visit: https://www.chs.k12.ok.us/article/2146899
