🌱 How many Owasso students now qualify for free or reduced lunches?

Morning Owasso! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How many Owasso students now qualify for free or reduced lunches?
• How will Rejoice Christian handle its big jump in football class?
• Owasso killing now driving a high-stakes estate court battle

Today's riddle: What has four eyes and can’t see? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 98 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 79.
• Friday: Warm with a stray t-storm, with a high of 98 and low of 76 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Nearly 69.5% of Oklahoma students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch this year (okcfox.com) — Owasso families are seeing more applications for free and reduced-price school meals as nearly 69.5% of Oklahoma public school students now qualify statewide. Owasso Public Schools’ nutrition director describes growing financial strain on families and urges parents, in Owasso and across Oklahoma, to apply using local school help or the state’s online system, with clear income limits laid out for this year.
   

2. Rejoice Christian looks to continue its winning ways after jumping up two classes (newson6.com) — Rejoice Christian in Owasso is gearing up for football season after back-to-back state titles and a jump up two classes to 2A-I. With many new starters and quarterback Kenyon Terwilliger taking over, coaches are emphasizing fundamentals, hunger, and character as they navigate tougher competition and aim to surprise opponents again this fall.
   

3. TikTok influencer's ex-husband seeks to block alleged killer's beneficiaries from her estate (nbcnews.com) — A recent killing in Owasso is now at the center of a legal fight over the victim’s estate. The woman’s ex-husband has asked an Oklahoma court to block the alleged killer’s beneficiaries from inheriting, citing the state’s “slayer statute,” while authorities continue investigating the apparent murder-suicide and prior abuse allegations.
   

4. Tulsa-area private schools top list for Oklahoma parental choice tax credits (theokeagle.org) — Owasso Preparatory Academy families were among the biggest users of Oklahoma’s Parental Choice Tax Credit, with approved applications equaling 98% of the school’s enrollment. The program is sending tens of millions to Tulsa-area private schools, sparking debate over who benefits most, how it affects public school funding, and what expanding school-choice options mean for local families.
   

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📸 Around Owasso

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Owasso

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Thursday August 6

• OHS - student schedules released in PowerSchool and "Open House" for students
  Owasso East and West Campus
  8:00 am
• 8GC Schedule Release
  Owasso 8th Grade Center, 13901 East 86th St N, , OK 74055, USA
  9:00 am
• 6GC Schedule Pickup
  Owasso 6th Grade Center, 8101 N 129th E Ave, , OK 74055, USA
  9:00 am
• OHS - Freshman Orientation
  Owasso Mary Glass Performing Arts Center, 12901 East 86th St N, , OK 74055, USA
  12:00 pm

Friday August 7

• JOM School Supplies
  Owasso High School - West Campus, 8800 N 129th E Ave, , OK 74055, USA
  9:00 am

Monday August 10

• District Back-to-School Kick-Off
  Owasso Mary Glass Performing Arts Center, 12901 East 86th St N, , OK 74055, USA
  8:30 am
• Board of Education Meeting
  Owasso Public Schools | Education Service Center | Boardroom, 1501 N Ash St, , OK 74055, USA
  5:30 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Elementary Meet the Teacher Night (All Elementary Schools)
  Owasso All OPS Elementarys
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• OHS - student schedules released in PowerSchool and "Open House" for students
  Owasso East and West Campus
  8:00 am
• 8GC Schedule Release
  Owasso 8th Grade Center, 13901 East 86th St N, , OK 74055, USA
  9:00 am
• 6GC Schedule Pickup
  Owasso 6th Grade Center, 8101 N 129th E Ave, , OK 74055, USA
  9:00 am
• Collinsville Chamber of Commerce - Monthly Luncheon →
  Collinsville, OK Calendar, 901 W. Main St, Collinsville
  11:45 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Had to share.
  For the last 4 months I have struggled with flat Sour dough. I am in Oklahoma. Very humid and hot. Kitchen stays around 74 degrees. Thought issue… (Nextdoor Original Town)
• The beauty of waking up early to work.
  You get to see the new artwork of God every morning. (Nextdoor N 129th)

• The Learning Experience posted a job opening for Lead Teacher in Owasso. Apply here.
• Ulta Beauty, Inc. posted a job opening for Prestige Beauty Advisor in Owasso. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Owasso here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mississippi (Thank you Eloy R. for sending it in!)
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