Balko Public School

Reminder...

If your student will be in seventh grade or above next year, please read the following for important eligibility information. Starting in 2026-2027, every student in grades 7-12 will need to fill two eligibility forms out each year through the RankOne system. Those forms are labeled * OSSAA Eligibility form 1 * OSSAA Eligibility form 2 Each student should have all sections of the RankOne forms completed (each section will be green when approved) before they will be allowed to compete. The website is www.Rankone.com. Once at this site, you will be instructed to sign in – You can either create an account, or use one of the options listed to sign up to get your students’ forms completed. Once logged in, you will be required to have your Student’s ID number. If you do not have that information, it is located within your student’s gradebook system. If you have any questions, contact Coach Johnson via email at bjohnson@balko.k12.ok.us If you need your student's id number you may contact the school office.

Reminder...softball clinic this Thursday! If you need more information please contact Coach Draper.

Starting May 31st, the Balko School pool will be open Thursdays 6-8pm and Sundays 2-4pm. For pool parties, please contact Coach J.

After 35 years in education, including 23 years at Balko School, we are celebrating the retirement of Mrs. Edwards. She made learning unforgettable for generations of students. From crime scenes and bell ringers to boat races and dissections, her classroom was always filled with hands-on learning, excitement, and memories students will carry with them forever. Mrs. Edwards touched countless lives through her passion for teaching and dedication to her students. While we will miss her greatly at school, we are excited for her next chapter as she joins her family-owned business, Crossroads Mercantile and Feed. We wish her a wonderful retirement filled with happiness, success, and time with family. Thank you, Mrs. Edwards, for everything you have done for Balko School!

If you need a form or additional information please contact Josh Castillo or Jeniffer Draper.

Tomorrow is the last day to purchase yearbooks. Please order at the following link...
https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Balkops

In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, our 4th–6th grade students have been researching important Pre-Revolutionary War figures who helped shape our nation’s history. We would like to invite the community to come experience their hard work at our Living Wax Museum! Students will be dressed as historical figures and will bring history to life by sharing what they have learned. We hope you will join us for this special event and support our students as they step back in time to honor the people who helped pave the way for America’s independence!

We will have early dismissal at 1:00 PM next Tuesday and Wednesday.

Balko School is proud to announce that Colby Barnes has been elected as the State FFA Reporter!

This accomplishment is the result of years of dedication, leadership, hard work, and commitment to the FFA organization. Serving as a state officer has been a dream of Colby’s for many years, and we could not be more excited to see that dream become a reality.

We are incredibly proud of Colby and all the effort he put into achieving this honor. Congratulations, Colby! Your Balko School family is cheering you on as you begin this exciting journey representing Oklahoma FFA!

Yesterday our First and Second graders took a fun field trip to the Baker Arts Center in Liberal! The students had a great time exploring, especially all the beautiful butterflies, and enjoyed the different activities throughout the center. It was a day full of curiosity, creativity, and lots of smiles! We’re so glad they had this opportunity to learn outside the classroom!

State Track Send-Off tomorrow!

Congratulations on a great season Jolie!

Sign up for Drivers Ed by Monday, May 11th. Call the office and we will get you signed up. -Must be 15 years old. -Cost is $200.00 -Classes will start on May 18th. Questions, contact Coach Johnson at bjohnson@balko.k12.ok.us

Weekly Agenda for May 4th-9th. Please note that the menu will be updated online as soon as we receive it.

Good luck Jolie!

Reminder...Pre-K Round Up next Tuesday. We can't wait to meet the Class of 2040!

Weekly Agenda for April 27th - May 2nd

All students, grades 4th and up, must have an OSSAA Sports Physical form turned in to participate in activities. Below is the link for the 26-27 physical. BCMH will be at school to do physicals on May 7th. Cost is 20.00 and checks should be made out to BCMH.

Students have been handed a physical form or will be within the next week. There are two spots on the physical form that a parent/guardian must sign.

https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3751/Balko/511758ee-7bf9-4b30-a8ee-ba83eae5a368/2026-27-OSSAA-Physical-Form.pdf?disposition=inline