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Early dismissals, rescheduled events ahead of severe weather threat

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BIXBY

Bixby Public Schools will dismiss all students on the early release schedule typically used on Fridays.

Elementary will be released at 1:55 p.m. Secondary will be released at 2:55 p.m.

Buses will run typical Friday schedules.

BROKEN ARROW
Broken Arrow Public Schools notified students and families that the Class of 2025 Graduation would be moved from Monday, May 19 to Tuesday, May 20.

The district said it decided to move graduation due to the threat of severe weather expected across parts of Green Country the evening of Monday, May 19.

2 News has told you several rounds of severe weather are expected starting the weekend of May 17 and May 18.

In its message to students and families, the district said, in part, "...the Class of 2025 Graduation has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 20. Gates will open at 5:30 pm and the event will begin at 7 pm."

The district said seniors would be excused from class Monday, May 19, unless they were at risk of failing. It also said seniors would be excused on Tuesday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 21, if they attended Project Graduation, which was also rescheduled from Monday to Tuesday.

The district's full statement and additional information can be found here.

CATOOSA

Catoosa Public Schools is not closing early, but sent a letter telling parents they can pick students up early if they wish.

The Catoosa Public Schools Community Storm Shelter (located at the Dome Cafeteria) will be open to the public beginning at 5:00 PM and remain open until an official All Clear is given this evening due to the potential for severe weather.

CLAREMORE

Rogers State University is closing at 2:30 p.m.

COLLINSVILLE

Collinsville Public Schools dismissed elementary students at 11:30 a.m. and secondary students at 12:30 p.m.

Read the letter from Superintendent Jeremy Hogan here.

OOLOGAH-TALALA

School officials said they don't plan to release students early but are allowing students to be picked up.

OWASSO

Owasso City Hall closed at 3:45 p.m.

PAWNEE NATION

The Pawnee Nation is closing its offices at 2 p.m.

TULSA

Tulsa Public Schools announced all after-school athletics and evening events would be cancelled.

The Tulsa Zoo closed early ahead of warnings.

The Tulsa Housing Authority closed at 1 p.m.

All Tulsa Health Department locations are closing at 3:00 p.m. on Mon, May 19th due to inclement weather.

  • Closing at 4 p.m. - All Tulsa Parks Community Centers, including Oxley Nature Center
  • Closing at 4 p.m. - Tulsa Animal Services
  • Closing at 3:30 p.m. - Tulsa Mulch Site

Tulsa's Emergency Operations Center will be activated at 3 p.m.

WAGONER

Wagoner Public Schools moved its high school graduation to Tuesday, May 20 at 8 p.m. at the football stadium.


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