Indian Education Department
Tahlequah Public Schools ~ October 2022
Oct 24 - 31
2022-2023 School Calendar
Cherokee Storytelling With Robert Lewis
Let's Talk Cherokee
SPOTLIGHTs
If you, or someone you know, is a Native American student that goes above and beyond at school, work, volunteering, or some other activity please email me at taylorh@tahlequahschools.org. We would love to spotlight in this newsletter.
Tutoring
Cherokee Challenge Bowl
Dance Demonstration
Cherokee Nation Angel Project 2022
The 2022 Cherokee Nation Angel Project will be taking applications throughout the Cherokee Nation Reservation during a series of drive-thru events.
Applications will also be available online beginning Oct. 7 through Nov. 4. The link to sign up online is here: https://webapps.cherokee.org/angeltree.
The Cherokee Nation Angel Project provides gifts for Cherokee children through age 16 who live within the 14-county Reservation and meet income guidelines. In recent years, the annual program provided gifts to nearly 3,000 children during the holiday season.
FAFSA Opened October 1st!
Cherokee Nation College Resources ~ FAFSA Prep Webinar
Senior Cap and Gown
Choctaw Star Program
The Choctaw Nation STAR Program application is now available through Chahta Achvffa, the Choctaw Nation’s official member portal. Parents and guardians can now apply for rewards for their students in 2nd - 12th grade for the Spring semester, providing final semester grades. NOTE: Individual schools will no longer apply for STAR rewards on the student’s behalf. #cnostarstudent https://www.choctawnation.com/services/star/
Cherokee Nation College Resources
Below is a snapshot of the Cherokee Nation College Resources checklist with dates. Under the snapshot you will find the PDF file you can download that is easier to read and has working links. Applications are now submitted using the Gadugi Portal. If you need any help with this please come by the JOM office, room 222.
Apply for the 2022-2023 Cherokee Nation Scholarship programs via the Gadugi Portal
Scholarships!
Cobell: https://cobellscholar.org/
AISES: https://www.aises.org/students/scholarships
American Indian College Fund: https://collegefund.org/students/scholarships/
American Indian Services: https://www.americanindianservices.org/scholarships
American Indian Graduate Center: https://www.aigcs.org/scholarships-fellowships/
Indian Health Services: https://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/scholarships/
Contact Information for Tribes
ACT test information
Meeting Notices
Tanya Jones
Chris Ray
Heather Taylor
Tahlequah Public Schools Indian Education Department
Email: taylorh@tahlequahschools.org
Website: tahlequahschools.org
Location: 591 Pendleton Street, Tahlequah, OK, USA
Phone: 918-458-4150
Facebook: facebook.com/TPSNativeAmericanEducation