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Oklahoma State Testing Continues: What Parents Need To Know
Spring is here, and with it comes state testing season for Oklahoma students. Over the next month and a half, students in grades 3 through 8 and 11th graders across the state will participate in required assessments that help measure academic progress and readiness. For many families, this time of year can bring a mix of questions, concerns, and a desire to support their students in the best way possible.
Here’s what you need to know to help your child feel prepared and confident as they head into testing.
📚 What is Oklahoma State Testing?
Oklahoma’s statewide assessments are known as the Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP). These tests are administered to students each spring to measure their understanding of grade-level standards in subjects like English Language Arts (ELA), math, science, and U.S. history.
Students in grades 3–8 will take tests in ELA and math, with additional science tests in grades 5 and 8. High school juniors will take assessments in science, U.S. history, and a college- and career-readiness exam, typically the ACT with writing.
🗓️ When Does Testing Happen?
The exact testing dates vary from school to school, but most assessments will be held between mid-April and mid-May. Some high school testing may begin as early as the first week of April. Parents are strongly encouraged to check with their child’s school for specific schedules.
Most schools will send out information via email, school apps, or folders sent home with students, so keep an eye out for updates. Knowing your child’s testing days in advance is one of the best ways to reduce stress and prepare as a family.
💡 Tips to Help Your Child Do Their Best
Testing doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here are a few simple steps you can take at home to help your child feel calm and confident on test day:
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Get a good night’s sleep – Make sure your child is well-rested the night before a test.
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Eat a healthy breakfast – A balanced meal helps with focus and energy.
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Be on time – Getting to school a little early avoids the anxiety of rushing.
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Talk it through – Review testing strategies with your child, like reading directions carefully and pacing themselves.
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Stay positive – Encourage your child and remind them that their best effort is what matters most.
💬 Why It Matters
These tests help schools understand where students are excelling and where extra support might be needed. For high schoolers, particularly juniors, the assessments can also open doors to college admissions and scholarships. Many schools use the results to guide curriculum planning and determine areas where students may benefit from additional help.
As a parent, your role is essential. Supporting your child emotionally, physically, and mentally during testing season makes a big difference—and it can even turn this often-stressful time into an opportunity for growth and confidence.
Stay connected with your school, ask questions if you’re unsure about testing plans, and encourage your child to simply do their best. Testing season is just one chapter of their academic journey, and your support helps write a successful one.
A screenshot of a scam text being sent to residents across the state of Oklahoma (PHOTO: Oklahoma Highway Patrol)
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is warning residents about a fraudulent text message that has been circulating statewide, falsely claiming to be a final notice from the Oklahoma Department of Motor Vehicles.
According to OHP, their communication centers have received numerous calls from concerned citizens who received the alarming message. The text claims recipients have an overdue traffic fine and outlines a list of escalating penalties, including suspension of driver’s licenses, vehicle registration, and even legal action. It includes a suspicious link and urges immediate payment to avoid further consequences.
Officials stress that this message is a scam. The Oklahoma Department of Motor Vehicles does not operate under that name—Oklahoma uses the Oklahoma Tax Commission and Department of Public Safety for vehicle and driver services.
Authorities are urging the public not to respond to the message or click any links. Instead, individuals who receive the text should delete it and report it as spam.
“Please disregard the message entirely,” the Oklahoma Highway Patrol stated. “Do not reply, and do not click any links.”
For questions about legitimate fines or driver services, citizens are encouraged to contact the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety directly or visit the official state website at oklahoma.gov.
Residents are reminded to stay vigilant and verify any messages involving personal or financial information, especially those threatening immediate penalties.
TULSA — Tulsa Public Schools has launched its 2025 Summer Café program, offering free breakfast and lunch to all children 18 years old and younger. The program began May 28 and will continue through August 8 at more than 40 locations across the city, including schools, churches, and community centers.
Meals must be eaten on site, and times and service days vary by location. Breakfast generally begins between 7:30 and 9 a.m., while lunch is served between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. All sites will be closed on June 19 and July 4.
The Summer Café aims to keep children nourished during the school break and is a key part of the district’s effort to fight food insecurity in the Tulsa area.
Here are the current participating sites and their scheduled dates:
Anderson Elementary – June 2–26, Mon–Thurs
1921 E. 29th St.
Breakfast: 8–9am | Lunch: 11:30am–12:30pm
Antioch Baptist Church – June 9–July 25, Mon–Fri (Closed June 19, June 30, July 1–4)
110 W. 56 St. N.
Breakfast: 8–9am | Lunch: 11am–12:30pm
Booker T. Washington High School – June 2–27, Mon–Fri
1514 E. Zion St.
Breakfast: 8:30–9am | Lunch: 12–1pm
Carver Middle School – June 2–27, Mon–Fri
624 E. Oklahoma Pl.
Breakfast: 8–8:30am | Lunch: 12:30–1pm
Central High School – June 3–27, Mon–Thurs
3101 W. Edison St.
Breakfast: 8–8:30am | Lunch: 12:30–1pm
Council Oak Elementary – June 2–August 8, Mon–Fri
1920 S. Cincinnati Ave.
Breakfast: 7:30–8:30am | Lunch: 11:30am–1:30pm
East Central High School – June 2–27, Mon–Fri
12150 E. 11th St.
Breakfast: 8:45–9:15am | Lunch: 12:30–1pm
Edison Preparatory – June 2–27 (HS), July 7–31 (MS), Mon–Fri
2906 E. 41st St.
Breakfast: 8:15–9:15am | Lunch: 12–1pm
Emerson Elementary – June 2–18, Mon–Thurs
910 MLK Jr. Blvd.
Breakfast: 7:30–8:30am | Lunch: 12:30–1:30pm
Enrollment Center – June 9–13, Mon–Fri
2819 S. New Haven Ave.
Breakfast: 8:30–9:30am | Lunch: 12–1:30pm
Felicitas Mendez International School – June 9–13, Mon–Fri
2703 N. Yorktown Pl.
Breakfast: 8–9am | Lunch: 11am–12pm
Hale High School – June 2–27, Mon–Fri
6960 E. 21st
Breakfast: 9–9:45am | Lunch: 12–12:30pm
Hale Middle School – June 9–20, July 7–31, Mon–Fri
2177 S. 67th E. Ave.
Breakfast: 8:15–9:15am | Lunch: 12–1pm
Hoover Elementary – July 7–31, Mon–Fri
2327 S. Darlington Ave.
Breakfast: 8:15–9:15am | Lunch: 11am–1pm
John Hope Franklin Elementary – June 2–July 25, Mon–Thurs
5402 N. MLK Blvd.
Breakfast: 8–9am | Lunch: 11:30am–12:30pm
Kendall-Whittier Elementary – June 9–30, Mon–Fri
2601 E. 5th Pl.
Breakfast: 8–9am | Lunch: 11am–1pm
Key Elementary – June 3–27, Mon–Fri
5702 S. Irvington Ave.
Breakfast: 7:30–8:30am | Lunch: 12–1pm
Lanier Elementary – June 2–August 8, Mon–Fri
1727 S. Harvard Ave.
Breakfast: 7:30–8:30am | Lunch: 11:30am–1:30pm
Lewis and Clark Elementary – June 2–13, Mon–Fri
737 S. Garnett Rd.
Lunch only: 11am–1pm
McClure Elementary – June 2–18, Mon–Fri
1770 E. 61st St.
Breakfast: 7:30–8:30am | Lunch: 11:30am–12:30pm
McKinley Elementary – July 7–31, Mon–Fri
6703 E. King St.
Breakfast: 8:15–9:15am | Lunch: 11am–1pm
McLain High School – June 2–30, Mon–Fri
4929 N. Peoria Ave.
Breakfast: 8:30–9am | Lunch: 12:20–1:30pm
Memorial High School – June 2–July 31, Mon–Fri
5840 S. Hudson Ave
Breakfast: 8–9am | Lunch: 11:30am–1:30pm
Memorial Middle School – July 7–31, Mon–Fri
7502 E. 57 St.
Breakfast: 8:15–9:15am | Lunch: 12–1pm
Metropolitan Baptist Church – July 1–31, Mon–Fri
1228 W. Apache St.
Breakfast: 8–8:30am | Lunch: 12–1pm
Monroe Demonstration Academy – June 3–26, July 7–31, Mon–Thurs
2010 E. 48th St. N.
Breakfast: 8:15–9:15am | Lunch: 11:30am–12:30pm
Oasis Fresh Market – June 2–August 8, Mon–Fri
1725 N. Peoria Ave.
Breakfast: 8:30–9:30am | Lunch: 11am–1pm
Phoenix Rising – June 2–18, June 23–26, Mon–Thurs
2441 E. Archer St.
Lunch only: 12:30–1:30pm
Rogers High School – May 28–July 31 (Closed June 19–20 and July 1–4), Mon–Fri
3909 E. 5th Pl.
Breakfast: 8:15–9:15am | Lunch: 12–1pm
Salk Elementary – July 7–31, Mon–Fri
7625 E. 58th St.
Breakfast: 8:15–9:15am | Lunch: 11am–1pm
Southern Hills UMC – Project Transformation – June 2–July 31 (Closed June 19, July 3–4), Mon–Fri
5603 S. New Haven Ave.
Breakfast: 8:45–9:45am | Lunch: 11:45am–12:45pm
Springdale Elementary – June 2–26, Mon–Thurs
2510 E. Pine St.
Breakfast: 8–9am | Lunch: 11:30am–12:30pm
The Common Good – June 2–August 1, Mon–Fri
19 S. 49 W. Ave
Breakfast: 8:30–9:30am | Lunch: 11:30am–1pm
Tulsa MET – June 16–27, Mon–Fri
6201 E. Virgin St.
Breakfast: 8:30–9am | Lunch: 12–12:30pm
Tulsa Virtual Academy – June 2–20 (Closed June 19–20), Mon–Fri
3213 E. 56th St.
Lunch only: 12:30–1pm
Unity Learning Academy –
June 2–26, Mon–Thurs | July 7–31, Mon–Fri
2137 N. Pittsburg Ave.
Breakfast: 8–9am (June) / 8:15–9:15am (July)
Lunch: 11:30am–12:30pm (June) / 11am–1pm (July)
USA BMX Bike Club – June 2–August 1, Mon–Fri
290 N. Lansing Ave.
Lunch only: 12–2pm
Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy – July 7–31, Mon–Fri
4132 W. Cameron St.
Breakfast: 8:15–9:15am | Lunch: 11am–1pm
Webster High School – July 7–25, Mon–Fri
1919 W. 40th St.
Breakfast: 8–8:25am | Lunch: 11am–12pm
Whitman Elementary – June 2–13, Mon–Fri
3924 N. Lansing Ave.
Breakfast: 7:30–8:30am | Lunch: 12–1:30pm
Zarrow International School – June 2–August 8, Mon–Fri
3613 S. Hudson Ave.
Breakfast: 7:30–8:30am | Lunch: 11:30am–1:30pm
For the most up-to-date information or to find a Summer Café site near you, visit the Tulsa Public Schools website and use the interactive filtering tool by area or month.
TULSA – The National Weather Service in Tulsa has placed the region under a slight risk for severe thunderstorms on Tuesday afternoon and evening, with hail and damaging winds being the primary concerns.
Forecasters warn that storms could produce hail up to half-dollar size and damaging wind gusts reaching 70 miles per hour, especially during peak heating hours late in the day. While the tornado threat remains limited, residents across eastern Oklahoma and far northwest Arkansas are urged to stay alert.
Communities in and around Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Muskogee, and Fort Smith are included in the risk area. The threat level is categorized as Level 2 out of 5 on the Storm Prediction Center’s scale, meaning scattered severe storms are possible.
The National Weather Service reminds residents:
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Don’t be scared—be prepared.
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Monitor forecasts closely throughout the day.
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Have multiple ways to receive warnings, such as NOAA weather radios, phone alerts, and local news.
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Review your severe weather safety plan and know where to seek shelter quickly if needed.
The risk for severe weather is expected to diminish overnight as storms move out of the area.
Stay tuned to local forecasts and updates from the NWS Tulsa office for the latest information as conditions develop. You can visit weather.gov/Tulsa or follow @NWSTulsa on social media for real-time alerts.
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