Anna Colletto

Tulsa-area schools announce plans for Tuesday after weekend snow School districts across the Tulsa metro are extending closures into Tuesday as record-low temperatures continue after the weekend’s winter storm.

School districts across the Tulsa metro are extending closures into Tuesday as record-low temperatures continue after the weekend’s winter storm. Continuous updates as closures roll in this afternoon in the @TulsaFlyer. tulsaflyer.org/2026/01/26/n...

Tulsa Public Schools, Broken Arrow Public Schools and Owasso Public Schools have not yet announced decisions as of 5 p.m. for Friday classes.

#BixbyPublicSchools will be open in-person Friday, with early release, as of 5 p.m. All district events after 2 p.m. Friday are cancelled.

#UnionPublicSchools reminded families that schools will be released 40 minutes early on Friday. No cancellations have been announced as of 5 p.m. All school-related events and activities through the weekend are cancelled.

As of 5 p.m., #JenksPublicSchools will also be open and in-person Friday. The district says parents should “assume school is open unless you receive a notification in the morning.”

Tulsa schools canceling events ahead of winter storm Some school districts across the Tulsa metro are already canceling events and eyeing remote learning for Friday as a weekend winter storm approaches.

Updating #Tulsa school closures ahead of the winter storm here — can confirm grocery stores are busier by the day as the city preps for a potential foot of snow: tulsaflyer.org/2026/01/21/s...

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He also said 70 teachers from 44 districts "made statements" on Kirk's death and were investigated. Any "defamatory" or "egregious" comments made will prohibit anyone from teaching in Oklahoma, he wrote.

.@ryanwalterssupt.bsky.social says twelve Oklahoma Schools are “under investigation” after not observing a moment of silence for #CharlieKirk Tuesday. His office did not name which districts, but both Tulsa and Union Public School Districts opted out of his mandate.

This comes after Walters said OSDE will investigate a Sand Springs teacher for posting “Charlie Kirk died the way he lived: bringing out the worst in people.” He also threatened the teaching licenses of school employees who “glorify this disgusting act of violence.”

Dear Superintendents and Staff, In light of the recent tragedy, every school in Oklahoma will observe a moment of silence at 12:00 p.m. on September 16th to honor Charlie Kirk. Charlie Kirk engaged in an open dialogue on ideas and on convincing individuals to have a conversation on American exceptionalism, Christianity's role in society and our country’s history, as well as conservative values. He challenged students to think for themselves, value free speech, and engage in meaningful debate. This observance is an opportunity for our school communities to pause and reflect on his impact, as well as the vile act that took his life. Please provide your students with a respectful environment for reflection, and ensure that staff are prepared to lead with dignity and professionalism. Thank you for your commitment to our students and for your leadership during this difficult time.

Every Oklahoma school will observe a moment of silence at noon tomorrow to "honor" Charlie Kirk, says @ryanwalterssupt.bsky.social
Walters hopes it's an opportunity for school communities to "reflect on his impact." Full announcement below:

New to Bluesky and Oklahoma — it's nice to be here. I'm the education reporter at the Tulsa Local News Initiative, a hyper-local nonprofit newsroom launching in October. Tips on Tulsa, ed coverage or becoming an Okie? I'll take it all at anna.colletto@localnewsfortulsa.org.