Altus...Where all students are primed to become successful and productive citizens in a safe, positive environment by accountable stakeholders who develop high academic skills and inspire personal dreams. The Altus Public School System is a place with a vision shared by all. In our community, commitment to our children's future has become a common bond. We expect academic excellence, and we are proud of the people and programs in our schools which make dreams grow every day for our students.
In 1910, Duke School was housed in a three-room frame building which was in very poor condition. With the advent of the railroad Duke began to grow, and the need for a bigger school became apparent. The Duke School was rebuilt in 1921 only to be destroyed by fire in 1964. Duke was the first community in Oklahoma to have a completely underground school. The new school became necessary after fire destroyed the older structure in 1964. Some of the reasons for a subterranean school are that it will serve as a Civil Defense fallout shelter and will provide protection for the children and the community in case of tornado. Other underground schools in the United States have proved that construction costs and maintenance costs are less; there are no dust or allergy problems; students are more attentive because there are no outside noises, and the acoustics are perfect. The Duke School has received nationwide publicity from the Oklahoma Civil Defense Agency in State and Federal publications. This original structure and equipment cost over $400,000. The school added a gymnasium and office above-ground at a later date. Another addition – including a science lab, computer lab, library, counselor’s office, superintendent’s office, and restrooms – was erected above-ground in 1997
Eldorado Public Schools is located in the rural community of Eldorado, Oklahoma, which is seated in southwestern Jackson County. Eldorado Public Schools offers all grades from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. The district's single campus includes Eldorado High School, Eldorado Junior High School and Eldorado Elementary School. Eldorado Public Schools is accredited through the Oklahoma State Department of Education and the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education. The district is also a member of the Oklahoma State School Boards Association, the Organization of Rural Oklahoma Schools and the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association.
Olustee Public School is a small district in Jackson County with the goal of preparing students to contribute, compete, and thrive in a world that is increasingly impacted by technological innovations. The school district recognizes that technology changes at a rapid pace and evaluations must be made frequently in the areas of hardware, software, pedagogical methodology, and goal achievements. One of the advantages of a small district is that feedback may be available quickly and adjustments made accordingly. Olustee School is committed to providing equal access for all students, teachers and administrators to technology. Technology will be used to support all levels of the instructional program, which will provide motivation for learning and will increase the flexibility in classroom instruction. Adequate access to technology will facilitate administrative tasks, increase productivity, and manage student data. The Mission of Olustee School is to effectively infuse technology into education to produce graduates who use technology as a tool to accomplish meaningful work. In a effort to coordinate all technology funds, all available technology resources including state and federal categorical funds will be used to purchase equipment, which addresses the needs in this technology plan.
At Southwest Technology Center we are Changing Lives One Career at a Time VISION: We are dedicated to quality and committed to helping people become successful. MISSION: We serve individuals, business and industry through flexible, quality training, thus enhancing the economy and quality of life in our communities.