EPIC Thanks You
EPIC Charter Schools is honored to be named the "Best Charter School" in Oklahoma !

Thanks to your continued support and your vote as we continue to make school different for Oklahoma students.

We appreciate YOU!
WATCH NOW: Superintendent's Message
Check out Bart's new weekly blog!

He writes about education, learning, leadership and more!
College and Career Readiness
Our department is is excited to share a new  College & Career Calendar  for high school students (and some middle school students).

· Each invite indicates which grade levels or which area students would likely
attend an event. 

· It is  IMPORTANT  to look ahead and preview the upcoming events.  MANY  events require an RSVP!
Again, MANY  events require an  RSVP ! 

· College Tours and events are open to students statewide! Career Tech
events will list which students would likely qualify based on local brick-and
-mortar boundaries. See invites for details. 

· New events are added often!
Celebrate these holidays and post a picture or video on social media with the day's hashtag for a chance to be shared on the EPIC page!

October 5: World Teacher Day #WorldTeacherDayEPIC

October 19: National New Friends Day #NationalNewFriendsDayEPIC

October 21: Back to the Future Day #BacktotheFutureDayEPIC

October 25: National Art Day #NationalArtDayEPIC

October 29: National Internet Day #NationalInternetDayEPIC
Back to School Bash was EPIC!
Thank you for attending our Back to School Bash! We hope you had as much fun as we did. It was a great way to kick off another exciting school year.
General Announcements
EPIC News Network
Have a student who loves to write or all things journalism? Get them signed up to join Epic News Network! Students in grades 9 th -12 th can participate. See what ENN has already been working on this year here . 
Have a student interested in the military?

Students in
9 th -12 th can participate in the U.S. Army Star Program.

Limited spots available. Must be able to meet weekly in person in Tulsa or OKC.

Email Nicole Ellison to get more information.
If you know you are college bound, it is incredibly important to take the ACT! It is an admission requirement to almost every college. The more effort you put into preparing and studying for the test, the more likely your score will increase. Also, you can take the ACT multiple times. Some experts encourage students to take it early and often. Find dates to the National ACT here . EPIC's ACT code is 372720.
Gifted and Talented
Has your student been previously identified at their prior school district as gifted and talented?

If so, please email the documentation to Patricia Maroney, Gifted and Talented Coordinator. Patricia.Maroney@epiccharterschools.org
 
Students of the Month
EPIC Charter Cares - St. Jude Run/Walk 2019
In Tulsa and Oklahoma City, EPIC Cares represented us at the annual St. Jude's Run/Walk! A special shout out to Jillian Bolding and everyone who helped organize our participation in this amazing event, and to all the faculty, staff and families who came out to support it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do they get a hold of the student's Principal?
A: It is listed under the teachers name when the teacher send them an email.

Q: I called and left a voicemail for my student's teacher. When will I get a response?
A: The teacher has 24 hours, then Principal has 24 hours and then the Principal's supervisor has 24 hours.

Q: My student's computer is locked or needs a password reset. Who do I contact?
A: Beasley Technology is responsible for unlocking computers, password reset and gmail accounts for students. Call 405-652-0935 to get this resolved

Questions? Please contact Bailee Gray at bailee.gray@epiccharterschools.org .