It’s almost time for Oklahoma students to head back to the classroom.
KOCO 5 is your back-to-school headquarters, keeping you updated as students return to class.
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Below is a look at what you’ll need to know as school starts back up in Oklahoma.
First Day of School
Students from across Oklahoma head back to school on different dates in August. Below is a look at some of the start dates for districts and universities across the state.
Note: Not all school districts or universities are listed below. If you’d like your school district added, you can email us at [email protected].
Monday, July 31
- Langston University
Thursday, Aug. 3
- Oklahoma Christian University
Tuesday, Aug. 8
- Newcastle
Wednesday, Aug. 9
- Mid-Del Schools
Thursday, Aug. 10
- Oklahoma City Public Schools
- Moore Public Schools
- Putnam City Schools
- Chickasha Public Schools
- Shawnee Public Schools
- Deer Creek Public Schools
- Kingfisher Public Schools
Friday, Aug. 11
- Mustang Public Schools
Wednesday, Aug. 16
- Oklahoma City Community College
- Guthrie Public Schools
- Enid Public Schools
- Western Heights Public Schools
Thursday, Aug. 17
- Edmond Public Schools
- Yukon Public Schools
- El Reno Public Schools
- Norman Public Schools
Monday, Aug. 21
- University of Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State University
- University of Tulsa
- University of Central Oklahoma
- Oklahoma City University
- Oklahoma Baptist University
School Supplies
It can be stressful trying to find everything your student needs before they get back to the classroom. Below are some links for stores with back-to-school deals and lists.
- Walmart | Shopping List
- Target | Shopping List
- Amazon | Shopping List
- Kohl’s | Shopping List
Oklahoma Tax-Free Weekend
Oklahoma’s annual Tax-Free Weekend comes right when parents and students are preparing to head back to class. The state’s sales tax holiday is always the first Friday through Sunday in August, which is Aug. 4-6.
During the special holiday, people can buy any product in stores, online and through catalogs as long as the item is tax-exempt. The Oklahoma Tax Commission says items that qualify for Tax-Free Weekend include any article of clothing or footwear designed to be worn on or about the body, and the sales price is less than $100.
The holiday does not apply to the sale of any accessories, special clothing or footwear primarily designed for athletic activity or protective use that is not normally worn except when used for the athletic activity or protective use or to the rental of the clothing or footwear.
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Click here for more details on Oklahoma Tax-Free Weekend.
Immunizations
The Oklahoma State Department of Health says all children 2 months of age and older must present an immunization record or file for an exemption before they are allowed to attend child care or school in Oklahoma. You can see the state health department’s guide to immunization requirements for the 2023-24 school year here.
You also can get the Oklahoma State Department of Health Back to School information here.
Parents also can fill out a form to exempt their children from immunizations based on medical, religious or personal reasons. The exemptions require a signature from either a licensed physician in Oklahoma, a religious leader or a parent with a reason objecting to the immunization.
Scroll below to see immunization requirements and information for school districts in the Oklahoma City metro.
- Oklahoma City Public Schools
- Moore Public Schools
- Edmond Public Schools
- Norman Public Schools
- Putnam City Schools
- Mid-Del Schools
- Yukon Public Schools
- Mustang Public Schools
School Zone and Bus Safety
The Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth reminds drivers to share the road with school buses and to keep a watchful eye out for certain situations.
All traffic on both sides of the road must stop when a school bus is flashing its yellow or red lights are on or if the stop arm is extended. The commission also says motorists should stop at least 10-20 feet from around the school bus to allow pedestrians enough room to safely enter and exit the school bus.
Authorities also say never to pass a bus from behind. If it’s stopped, they could be loading or unloading children or pedestrians.
They also said people must follow the posted reduced speed limit laws at certain times when in a school zone.
Click here for more sources and recommendations from the National Highway Traffic Administration.
How to Help Oklahoma Children
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KOCO 5 has teamed up with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma ahead of the upcoming school year to make sure no Oklahoma children go to bed hungry.
Nearly 60% of Oklahoma children participate in the free or reduced-cost meal plan at their school. Food is an essential school supply, and learning cannot begin until hunger ends.
Children need access to nutritious food in order to thrive and grow. Research shows that chronic food insecurity negatively impacts the physical, emotional and cognitive development of children. The evidence is so strong that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends food security screenings at all pediatric visits.
This is your chance to help hungry students headed back to the classroom.
Here’s how you can help: Text KIDS to 501-501 to make an automatic $10 donation (data and text rates may apply). You also can click here to donate.
Donations will be matched up to $300,000 thanks to the Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma and other generous donors.
A $100 donation will support a child in one of the four Food for Kids programs – the Backpack Program, School Pantry Program, Summer Feeding Program and Kids Café Program – for a year. With the match, the same donation will support two children for an entire year.
Last year, the Regional Food Bank distributed nearly 2.4 million meals through its Food for Kids program.
Click here to learn more about the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.
KOCO 5 Back to School Specials
KOCO 5 also will have back-to-school content on our airwaves as the school year approaches. Below is a look at the content you’ll be able to watch.
- KOCO Chronicle: Superintendent Roundtable (6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6): We have gathered a group of local superintendents to talk about issues impacting your family. During the hour-long special, KOCO 5’s Evan Onstot talks with the school leaders about the issues and obstacles facing education today.
- KOCO 5 Back to School Guide (8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9): We dig into the issues facing Oklahoma families headed back to school. The half-hour special will cover everything Oklahoma families need to know from the experienced team at KOCO 5.
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