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THEY DID IT! GRAND NATIONAL CHAMPS! Congrats to The Pride of Broken Arrow, we are so proud of you!!! @bapride
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There is nothing that can prepare you for times like these, but we thank u for the continued outpouring of support for our students & staff.
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Broken Arrow Public Schools will not be in session on Monday, April 2, to allow teachers to visit the State Capitol in an effort to respond to the ongoing fight to restore cuts to public education and end the teacher shortage in Oklahoma.
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GOLD LOOKS BETTER ON US! Our Tigers are STATE CHAMPS!!! BA-28; Jenks-20
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On behalf of the Broken Arrow family, we salute @coachtrim55 on a legendary career @JenksFootball . The opposing sideline won't be the same without you. All our best to Coach Trimble and his family as he officially steps down today. #OKPreps @jenksps
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Thank you @KChenoweth for donating $20,000 to @BAPSFineArts today! Read more:
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After leaving for brain cancer treatment in the middle of last year, Oliver Middle School student Jude Hawpe returned to school this week, and our students and staff lined the halls to welcome him! We are so glad you're back, Jude! 💛
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Warning: This tweet WILL warm your heart! This morning, @BAHSTigers teachers placed congratulatory signs in the yards of our 98 AP Scholars! It's awesome to see our teachers being so passionate about our students' academic achievements. To our AP Scholars, we are PROUD of you!
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Due to road conditions in parts of the district, school will be closed tomorrow, Feb. 24th.
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SHE DID IT! Mrs. Donna Gradel was just named the 2018 OKLAHOMA TEACHER OF THE YEAR by @oksde ! MORE #OKTOY #WeAreBAPS
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World War II veteran Mr. Oscar Nipps Jr. just received his high school diploma from Superintendent Dr. Janet Dunlop. We are overjoyed to celebrate this gentleman who is the definition of perseverance and sacrifice. His story is a great lesson to us all, especially our graduates!
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Your Broken Arrow Tigers are headed to STATE!!! Final score against Edmond Santa Fe, 49-30.
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Due to inclement weather, BAPS is not in session tomorrow, March 5. Stay safe and warm!
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We caught one of our favorite alums hanging out in the halls of Broken Arrow High School! THANK YOU Ms. @KChenoweth for always inspiring our students and staff. #oklaed #WeAreBAPS
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Congrats to Allison Hynes for becoming the first female wrestling champion at the Ted Anderson Memorial Junior High Tournament in Edmond!
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After dropping everything to serve his country during World War II, Broken Arrow veteran Oscar Nipps Jr. will graduate from @BAHSTigers with the Class of 2020 tomorrow evening! We are so excited! MORE: #oklaed #brokenarrow
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Your Broken Arrow Tigers defeat the Jenks Trojans, 35-34!!! GREAT GAME, BA! #baway
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Due to the projected forecast, BAPS is not in session tomorrow, March 4.
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Congratulations Kohl Franklin @kohlrf on signing with @Cubs and starting your pro baseball journey. We know you’ll make Broken Arrow proud! #okpreps #MLBDraft
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Congratulations Class of 2016! @BAHSTigers #BAHS2016
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Gold looks better on us - TAKE STATE @BATigersFootbal ! 7:05 kickoff at @utulsa ’s Chapman Stadium, $7 tix at the gate
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To our Student Activities Director @jjedamski – Before you begin your new adventure, we wanted to say THANK YOU! You have truly transformed student culture at @BAHSTigers in a way that our students will NEVER forget. You will be missed by so many:
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HAPPY TEARS ALERT: We had the honor of helping U.S. Army Master Sergeant Kent Simpson surprise his children today at school! He made it back home from his deployment in Afghanistan late last night for some well-earned R&R. Thank you for your service!
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UPDATE: Broken Arrow Public Schools will remain closed Tuesday, April 3, to allow state legislators the opportunity to respond to teacher advocacy regarding the need for more operational funding for public education in Oklahoma. Read more:
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The Broken Arrow Tigers are playing for their first state football championship in school history Friday night vs. Jenks and the entire town of BA is behind them! GO BA - TAKE STATE! See someone you know? Tag them and share the video!
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NOW INTRODUCING … Dr. Janet VINSON! Congratulations to our fearless leader and superintendent of schools on her recent nuptials. Please help us in wishing her a lifetime of happiness!
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SHE DID IT! @BAHSTigers environmental science teacher & 2018 OK Teacher of the Year Donna Gradel has been named one of four finalists for the 2019 NATIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR! Congratulations, @GradelBAHS !  Read more: #oklaed #OKTOY #NTOY19
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Congratulations Class of 2017! @BAHSTigers #BAHS2017
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It’s #MeritScholarMonday at Broken Arrow Public Schools! Today we shine a spotlight on @BAHSTigers student Easton Moore. #oklaed
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. @bapride travels to St. Louis to compete in the @BANDSOFAMERICA Super Regional this weekend. Good luck, Tigers! #BOA2017
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Ms. Shelly Swisher from @BAHSTigers was just announced as our 2018 District Teacher of the Year!!! Congrats, Ms. Swisher!
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We are saddened by the recent death of Mr. Chuck Bowlin, science teacher at @BAHSTigers , who suffered a heart attack earlier this week. Mr. Bowlin was a valuable member of the BA family and beloved by his students and colleagues. Service info:
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The most spirited high school in the nation was up before sunrise, getting pumped up for big game tomorrow! @espn , we are ready for you.
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BIG NEWS BA! Not only will @BATigersFootbal be playing in the State Championship vs. Jenks on Friday, Nov. 30 at TU’s Chapman Stadium... We can now announce @bapride will be performing their incredible show, “THE United States of America” one last time at halftime!
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In an effort to properly celebrate the Class of 2020, Broken Arrow Public Schools is announcing that graduation has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. on Tues., June 30, at the BOK Center. This date is contingent on whether all COVID-19 bans are lifted from the state & city by June 15.
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It’s a happy Monday in BA because ALL seven of our National Merit semifinalists attained finalist standing! Congrats to Mason Bishop, Hunter Janway, Edward Lambert, Jacob Mattke, Easton Moore, Darren Nguyen and Jake Wilcoxen! MORE: #oklaed #WeAreBAPS
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What a big day! Broken Arrow's own Donna Gradel, Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, was honored at today’s @okcthunder game. We are your biggest fans, @GradelBAHS !
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UPDATE FOR REMAINDER OF THE WEEK: BAPS will remain closed through Friday, April 6, due to the teacher walkout to advocate for more public education funding from the Oklahoma Legislature. Details:
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Broken Arrow Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, March 3.
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UPDATE FOR APRIL 4: Broken Arrow Public Schools will remain closed Wednesday, April 4, to allow legislators additional time to respond to education funding advocacy. Details:
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Broadway star & BA alumna @KChenoweth returns home next week to make a sizable monetary donation to @BAPSFineArts .
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BA WINS, 56-21! Great game, @BATigersFootbal ! http://t.co/Am8eFHPZ01
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Great win, BA! Final score, 14-10
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HEY BROKEN ARROW!!! We will be featured nationwide on an ABC Thanksgiving special called “I’m Coming Home,” a documentary featuring Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and @BAHSTigers graduate @KChenoweth ! Get the details: #oklaed
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WE HAVE EXCITING NEWS, TIGERS! Broken Arrow Public Schools is investing $4.2 million into its teachers! Read more about our substantial increase in teacher pay: #oklaed #BrokenArrow
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Broken Arrow Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, March 4, due to cold weather. 12-month employees should report to work as scheduled.
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We are deeply saddened by the news that high school senior Noah Schriner and longtime BA supporter Tracy Fulps have passed away as a result of a car accident Friday night. Our thoughts are with both families.
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ALERT: Broken Arrow Public Schools will remain closed Monday, April 9, due to the ongoing teacher walkout. District leaders continue discussions with teacher groups and are monitoring the legislative situation at the Capitol. MORE:
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It’s a chilly Monday in Broken Arrow, but that isn’t stopping our teachers, students and Superintendent @Dr_Dunlop from supporting public education in Oklahoma! #ConnectEDwithDrD #oklaed
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The CHAMPS are leaving snowy Indianapolis and coming home! Stay tuned for details on their arrival later tonight! @bapride #BOA21 #bapride #babands
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Big thanks to Broken Arrow football for helping move furniture at the Freshman Academy to get it ready for the upcoming school year!
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We just announced a groundbreaking partnership with Mullin Plumbing to provide high school students with paid apprenticeships while earning elective credit hours to prepare them to enter the skilled workforce upon graduation! Get details: #oklaed
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Due to inclement weather & cold temperatures, all schools will be closed today, Friday, Jan. 6, and all school events for today are canceled
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Final: BA-14; Jenks-35. It’s still a great day to be a Tiger! Great season, boys!
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To help w/ the #HurricaneHarvey relief effort, we are encouraging fans to bring a little extra $ to Friday's game!
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Congrats to @BAHSTigers senior Jada Holliday for being named a finalist in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program!
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. @BAStudentSec leading our teachers in spirit chants before today's PD sessions! #oklaed
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ICYMI: Broken Arrow High School was named America’s Most Spirited High School by @varsitybrands & here's why:
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Congrats to BA's Ms. Donna Gradel for being selected as a state Teacher of the Year finalist! MORE: #oklaed #OKTOY
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Today @GovStitt paid tribute to Donna Gradel, @BAHSTigers science teacher & one of four finalists for 2019 Natl Teacher of the Year, during his State of the State address. She was praised for teaching her students through innovative projects that make an impact on the world!
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TIGERS WIN, 28-27!!! Thank you to BA students, patrons and alumni for making #BAhomecoming2015 so memorable!
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Thank you @GovStitt and Superintendent @joy4ok for visiting Broken Arrow High School, the place where Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Ms. Donna Gradel calls home! #oklaed #WeAreBAPS
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TIGERS WIN, 33-9! Thank you BA students, patrons and alumni for making #BAHOCO16 so memorable.
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Great win @BATigersFootbal ! Next up: home opener VS Union! It's a great day to be a Tiger. http://t.co/xISoNY8LCC
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The CHAMPS are coming home with some hardware! They will arrive at BAHS around 7:30 p.m. tonight. Come out early and welcome them home! @bapride
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. @BAHSTigers graduate and @Dbacks pitcher @ArchieBradley7 came back to his alma mater to support the Tiger baseball team and talk about his life as a major leaguer: #oklaed
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We are incredibly heartbroken. Broken Arrow veteran and 2020 Broken Arrow High School graduate Mr. Oscar Nipps Jr. recently passed away and will be missed by so many. Please keep his family in your thoughts as they navigate this difficult time.
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Thanks to everyone who donated last night! It's because of you that we're able to send $5,955.69 to TX for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
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. @BAHSTigers leadership students & @MakeAWish just surprised Landon, a 10-year-old boy who is currently battling leukemia, by granting his wish to go to @disney . 250+ students raised $5,000+ to help fund the wish. This amount was matched by @WilliamsUpdates . #oklaed
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Before school starts tomorrow, we want to sincerely THANK YOU for being part of our Broken Arrow family! No matter who you are or where you’ve been, YOU are part of our story. #ThisIsHome #WeAreBAPS #oklaed #WhatsYourBA @RoseDistrict @CityofBA
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OK's State Teacher of the Year (our very own Ms. Donna Gradel) and some of her students are making a difference in Kenya! From building a chicken coop/wheatgrass facility that will provide Machakos w/ a protein source to creating a classroom/library in Nairobi, we are so proud!
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Ms. Jeanie Moore from Broken Arrow High School was just announced as the 2019 District Teacher of the Year for Broken Arrow Public Schools!!! She goes on to represent the district at the State Teacher of the Year Competition this summer. Congratulations! #TeacheroftheYearThursday
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Congrats to these 7 @BAHSTigers students who’ve been named 2018 National Merit Semifinalists - #WeAreBAPS #oklaed
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The Broken Arrow community mourns the loss of our friend and Oklahoma high school football legend, Coach Allan Trimble. We send our deepest condolences to his family and friends and all of @jenksps .
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Are you as excited about football season as we are? Plan to attend the Black and Gold Spring Game THIS Friday at 7 p.m. We will also be premiering this year's LIP DUB! You won't want to miss it! Admission is free!
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Broken Arrow advances to STATE! Who agrees that this is OUR year?!
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On this day of remembrance, we will #NeverForget .
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Broken Arrow was chosen by @USATODAY ​ as one of America’s 50 most livable cities. WE LOVE YOU, BA! #oklaed
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The Pride has arrived in Indianapolis for Grand Nationals! #babands #bapride #BOA2021
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Six Broken Arrow High School students have been named as this year’s National Merit Semifinalists for their prestigious academic accomplishments. Congrats Simon Blair, Noah Higgins, William Martin, Kurt Nguyen, Brady Read and Nicholas York! MORE:
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Ms. Donna Gradel from @bahstigers was just announced as BAPS' 2017 District Teacher of the Year! Congrats!
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Congratulations to Broken Arrow’s Class of 2020! You are truly a Class to be remembered! Continue to strive for excellence in all that you do! We are so proud of you!
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Last night at the Board of Ed. meeting, Broken Arrow Public Schools announced the hiring of Dr. Dustin Smith as the district’s new executive director of athletics! Welcome to the Broken Arrow family! Read more:
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Congratulations to @bapride - Runner-up Grand National Champs! We are so proud of your hard work and tenacity.
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What a game! @BATigersFootbal is heading to semifinals! FINAL: 24-17 Great game, boys.
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We pulled out all the stops to thank OK's Teacher of the Year Mrs. Donna Gradel for sharing her passion with BA students! #WeAreBAPS #oklaed
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Congrats @BAHSTigers Jada Holliday & Jacob Taylor for being named semifinalists in the Presidential Scholars Program
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Leisure Park Elementary students recently had a @QuikTrip day, where they worked on money counting skills and communication skills by practicing “selling” cookies to their teachers in the building! Thank you QT for donating cookies, hats and name tags!
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We are so proud of Broken Arrow's own Ms. Donna Gradel for being named one of four finalists for National Teacher of the Year! #oklaed #NTOY19
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2018 #NationalSigningDay ! Congrats to nearly 40 Broken Arrow students for officially announcing where they will continue to showcase their athletic talents beyond high school. Read more: #oklaed #WeAreBAPS
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BAPS will be OPEN Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. Please bundle up your kids for frigid temperatures. Buses will run as scheduled, and our schools will open earlier than normal. Elem. doors will open at 8 a.m., middle school doors at 7:30 a.m., and high school/Freshman Academy at 7 a.m.
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THANK YOU to the @CherokeeNation for contributing more than $250,000 to our district in support of our students! We are forever grateful for your partnership! Read more about the donation: #oklaed
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THIS is how we kick off the new school year here at Broken Arrow Public Schools! #ThisIsHomeBA #brokenarrow #oklaed
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ICYMI: BA's Donna Gradel was honored as Oklahoma's Teacher of the Year by @oksde ! Check out this @ArrowVision video:
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The Broken Arrow boys basketball team improved to 16-0 on the season last night with a 52-33 win at Sand Springs. They are now one of only two undefeated teams in the entire state and last night set the school record for most consecutive wins in school history! #okpreps
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