Vinita Public Schools

Vinita Public Schools is a public school district headquartered in Vinita, Oklahoma, United States. The district serves most of the city of Vinita in Craig County, located in northeastern Oklahoma, as well as surrounding rural areas. In addition to Craig County, a portion of the district extends into neighboring Mayes County. The district also includes the community of Big Cabin.

The district operates several elementary, middle, and secondary education facilities and provides general education services for students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Vinita Public Schools also receives high school students from the nearby White Oak Public Schools district, which has sent its secondary-level students to Vinita High School since the fall of 2010.

History

Vinita Public Schools has expired over time through consolidation and cooperative arrangements with nearby districts. In 1992, voters in the Big Cabin School District approved a referendum to annex their district into Vinita Public Schools after Big Cabin had voted to discontinue its own school operations in 1991. This consolidation increased the district’s geographic coverage and student population.

In the early 21st century, regional changes in enrollment and school funding led to additional collaboration among school systems in Craig County. One such arrangement involved White Oak Public Schools, which began sending its high school students to Vinita High School starting with the 2010–2011 academic year.

Schools

  • Hall-Halsell Lower Elementary
  • Will Rogers Elementary
  • Ewing-Halsell Middle School
  • Vinita High School
  • Attucks Alternative Academy

See also

Other Craig County School Systems:

References


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