Moore JOM

Save the Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026, for "Heritage and Culture Night". MPS Native A.C.E. Moore JOM is partnering with MPS English Language Learner (ELL) program for a "Heritage and Culture Night" to highlight various cultures in Moore Public Schools. See the flyer for more information about the event: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026, 5:45-7:45 p.m. at SOUTHMOORE HIGH SCHOOL COMMONS AREA. Various foods, music, dance and cultures will be highlighted.

OKC Metro Native American Ed HANDGAME TOURNAMENT, hosted by Moore Public Schools Native American Academic & Cultural Enrichment program Moore JOM, will be September 15, 2026, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Supper starting at 5:30 p.m. at Southmoore High School, 2901 S Santa Fe Ave. Rules of this fun game will be reviewed beforehand. Come join the fun and cheer on the current OKC Metro Handgame Champions, Moore Public Schools!

More from Day Four JOM Summer Program! JOM Princess, Naumi Chibitty Yarholar, Junior at Moore High School (Comanche, Mvskoke, Seminole, Cheyenne, Arapaho), visited and spent time with the students today. Thank you, Naumi, you are an outstanding representative for our program! 

Day #4 of MPS JOM SummerProgram!!  We went to the Wichita mountain area, went to the Buffalo reserve, stopped at the Holy City and had lunch, and went to Medicine Park Aquarium.  It was a great day with a wonderful group of students! 

A few more photos from day three featuring footage from the baby eagle cam and longtime high school sponsor Carole Carter. We’re going to miss you, Carole! 

Day #3 of MPS JOM Summer Program! We went to THE EAGLE AVIARY in Shawnee. What a beautiful experience! Then we toured the CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION MUSEUM before heading over to the park for a picnic and outdoor fun. It was a great day with a wonderful group of students! 

Day #2 of MPS JOM Summer Program! We went to ARTSPACE at Untitled in OKC. Students created their own print design etched into linoleum and then used an press to create their designs on T-shirts. It was a great day with a wonderful group of students! 

Day #1 of MPS JOM Summer Program! We went to Anadarko to Oakridge Camp for Archery, Marksmanship, Axe Throwing, Basketball, Game Room and a nice lunch. It was a great day with a wonderful group of studies! 

High School JOM Sponsor, Carole Carter, has dedicated years to supporting Native students. Carole will get to enjoy more Lake Life now!

Celebrating one of our longtime Staff members, Vondean Lowe! She’s helped so many students over the years and a great part of Moore JOM. Enjoy your retirement, Vondean!