High School Principal's Message
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Dear Sequoyah Parents,
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer. We are excited to begin another school year and are looking forward to a great 2026–2027 school year at Sequoyah High School.
As with every new school year, there will be changes, and this year will be no different. I look forward to seeing both current and former students, continuing to build strong working relationships with our outstanding faculty, renewing friendships throughout our community, and establishing many new ones.
We will continue to communicate with parents through SchoolMessenger, email, the school website, the district Facebook page, and the High School/Mid-High Facebook page. Please remember that you can always contact the High School office if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child.
As always, we will continue to focus on the guiding principles, expectations, and standards that shape the decisions we make and the culture we build at Sequoyah High School.
School is about much more than earning grades—it is about preparing students for life. Every assignment, challenge, and activity provides an opportunity for students to grow as individuals, develop strong character, and become the very best versions of themselves.
While academic success is important, our greater purpose is to help students develop maturity, accountability, resilience, a strong work ethic, honesty, integrity, respect, and leadership. These core character values will equip our students with the life skills they will need long after they leave our classrooms.
It is the commitment of the Sequoyah High School staff to uphold these values and expectations for every student, regardless of circumstances, challenges, or background. Our mission is to create a school culture where students love to learn, are prepared for LIFE, and develop a strong foundation of character that will serve them throughout their lives.
Our goal at Sequoyah High School is not to lower expectations, but to raise them while providing every student with the support, encouragement, and opportunities needed to meet or exceed those expectations.
As parents and guardians, you are essential partners in this process. Together, we can teach students that challenges are opportunities for growth, accountability builds character, and success is achieved through hard work, perseverance, and the combined support of home and school.
Together, we can prepare every student for the challenges that LIFE will bring by equipping them with both the knowledge and the character necessary to overcome adversity and succeed. Throughout the school year, you will continually hear us emphasize accountability and meeting the standard. These are not simply phrases—they are reminders of what we are striving to instill in every student as preparation for life after graduation.
Our commitment extends beyond helping students earn a diploma. Our mission is to ensure that every graduate leaves Sequoyah High School prepared for LIFE.
This is our STANDARD. This is our EXPECTATION.
We will not lower expectations. We will raise them, support our students in reaching them, and encourage every student to exceed them whenever possible.
LIFE
L – Leading students in a direction that exemplifies a lifelong love of learning.
I – Investing in our students each day to instill character, LIFE skills, and LIFE lessons so they become independent and prepared for LIFE.
F – Finish what you start.
E – Empowering students with the knowledge, skills, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed throughout LIFE.
The beginning of the school year is always a busy and exciting time. Students are transitioning from their summer routines back to early mornings, structured schedules, and increased academic responsibilities. This adjustment can be challenging, so it is important for students to manage their time wisely and stay ahead with their schoolwork.
Please encourage your child to get a good night's sleep each evening so they can perform at their highest level both academically and personally.
At Sequoyah High School, we ask every student to meet four daily expectations:
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Be at school on time.
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Be in class on time.
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Complete and turn in all assignments on time.
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Follow the Student Handbook.
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Meet all expectations and ensure that the STANDARD is being met.
We believe that students who consistently meet these expectations are developing habits that will prepare them for success after high school and the expectations they will encounter in college, careers, and life.
Please take advantage of the opportunity to monitor your child's grades and attendance through our online student information system. If you need assistance accessing your account or obtaining your password, please contact Joshua Landes, our district IT Director. If you have questions, concerns, or need assistance contacting one of your child's teachers, please call the High School office at (918) 341-0642.
Attendance is one of the most important factors in student success. If a student exceeds the maximum number of allowable absences (seven per semester), he or she will be assigned Tuesday Night School to make up the lost instructional seat time as outlined in the Student Handbook.
Students should also make every effort to arrive to class on time. Excessive tardies will result in detentions and Tuesday Night School as outlined in the Student Handbook.
In addition, we will closely monitor student academic progress throughout the school year. If a student remains on the eligibility list for four consecutive weeks, I will meet personally with the student, and the parent or guardian will be contacted. A letter outlining the meeting and academic plan will be sent home for a parent signature.
The student will then be assigned Academic Tuesday Night School, where additional instructional time, resources, and teacher support will be provided to help them improve academically. Over the past nine years, this intervention has proven to be extremely successful in helping students regain eligibility, improve grades, and get back on track toward graduation.
At Sequoyah High School, we believe every student can be successful. We are committed to providing high expectations, meaningful support, and every opportunity for students to reach their full potential. Thank you for partnering with us as we prepare our students not only for graduation, but for LIFE.
We are excited for another outstanding school year and look forward to working together with you to make the 2026–2027 school year a tremendous success.
Go Eagles!
Sincerely,
Chris Osburn
Principal
Sequoyah High School
There are a number of important dates to remember and events to remember that you will want to list on your calendar.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER 2026/2027
August 7th Senior Panel Pictures
August 10th - 12th Teacher PD
August 11th Student Schedule Pick Up 6:00 - 7:00
August 13th First Day of School
September 2nd Reggie Dabbs 9:45 Olan Graham
September 7th Labor Day - No School
September 11th Fall Sports Pictures
September 23rd School Pictures
September 25th Football Homecoming
September 30th Fall Sports Pictures
October 9th Carnival
October 12th and 13th Parent Teacher Conference 4-7
October 14th - 16th Fall Break No School
November 4th Senior Panel/School Picture Retakes
November 23rd - 27th Thanksgiving Break
December 11th School/Panel Picture Retakes
December 18th End of 1st Semester
December 21st - January 5th Winter Break
January 4th Professional Development
January 5th 1st Day Back 2nd Semester
January 18th MLK Day
February 8th and 9th Parent Teacher Conference 4-7
February 12th NO SCHOOL
March 15th - 19th NO SCHOOL SPRING BREAK
March 26th NO SCHOOL Good Friday
April 11th Prom
May 16th Graduation
May 19th Last Day of School
May 20th Last Day for Teachers
It’s A Great Day To Be An Eagle!
