I am reaching out to professionals around the state to help identify Oklahoma high school students who would be a good fit for a paid, for-credit University of Oklahoma internship this summer. The internship will teach no more than ten (10) students about archaeology, Native American boarding schools, and ways that archaeology can help reveal unique information about boarding schools in and beyond Oklahoma. The internship does not require a final paper; instead, students engage their creativity to design an academic-style poster based on their archaeological interests. Additionally, they will collaborate with an Indigenous artist to collectively create the annual āOklahoma Archaeology Monthā poster, which will be distributed statewide two months after the internship ends.
Students are not expected to have any previous background in archaeology. Instead, we seek students who are:
Rising high school juniors or seniors
Members of a Native American Tribe (or Tribes), rural Oklahomans, members of low-income households, First-Generation college prospects, or members of other backgrounds are poorly represented on college campuses.
Intellectually curious
Creative (in thought and/or the fine and performing arts)
Socially conscious
Available to participate in the internship from June 8 ā August 1 (two 1.5-hour virtual classes per week, plus a multi-day, in-person field experience based at OU).
Must qualify for the University of Oklahomaās Concurrent Enrollment (check eligibility here)
Interns will receive:
2 OU credits that can be applied to an OU education or transferred to any other college to which they later matriculate
An expense-paid, multi-day field trip based at OU
A $500 stipend upon successful completion of the internship
Interns will:
Learn archeological basics, such as: What is archaeology? How do archaeologists collect data? How can archaeology serve contemporary community members? What sort of employment opportunities exist in archaeology (hint: lots!)
Learn about the history of the Native American boarding schools in Oklahoma and how archaeologists study the material remains of boarding schools.
Meet archaeologists, historians, and others working on a variety of problems and using many different methods.
Learn how archaeology can have a political and social impact.
Learn to effectively communicate a message to public audiences through visual and other creative media.
Apply what they learn by developing an academic poster based on their own archaeological interests (with all posters then showcased on the OKPAN website).
Design, in collaboration with a Native American artist, the annual Oklahoma Archaeology Month poster.
Receive peer mentoring during and after their internship that can carry them to and through college if they wish.
Be eligible to work in a paid capacity for the Oklahoma Public Archaeology Network.
Nomination and selection process:
Applications are due on January 6th.
The selection process is as follows:
Teachers, counselors, and community members nominate students they see as a good fit for the program. Students may self-nominate, but if they do, they must provide the name and contact information of a teacher or counselor who will support their nomination.
Upon receiving a nomination, the Voices staff reaches out to the student and invites them to complete a brief online application.
Well-qualified students are invited to participate in a Zoom interview with Voices instructors and, often, other applicants.
Applicants are notified of their acceptance status.
If you know of a student who would be a great fit for this internship, please email Mrs. Hopper at thopper@smps.k12.ok.us.
For questions, please call or email at kaylyn.l.moore@ou.edu.
Students are not expected to have any previous background in archaeology. Instead, we seek students who are:
Rising high school juniors or seniors
Members of a Native American Tribe (or Tribes), rural Oklahomans, members of low-income households, First-Generation college prospects, or members of other backgrounds are poorly represented on college campuses.
Intellectually curious
Creative (in thought and/or the fine and performing arts)
Socially conscious
Available to participate in the internship from June 8 ā August 1 (two 1.5-hour virtual classes per week, plus a multi-day, in-person field experience based at OU).
Must qualify for the University of Oklahomaās Concurrent Enrollment (check eligibility here)
Interns will receive:
2 OU credits that can be applied to an OU education or transferred to any other college to which they later matriculate
An expense-paid, multi-day field trip based at OU
A $500 stipend upon successful completion of the internship
Interns will:
Learn archeological basics, such as: What is archaeology? How do archaeologists collect data? How can archaeology serve contemporary community members? What sort of employment opportunities exist in archaeology (hint: lots!)
Learn about the history of the Native American boarding schools in Oklahoma and how archaeologists study the material remains of boarding schools.
Meet archaeologists, historians, and others working on a variety of problems and using many different methods.
Learn how archaeology can have a political and social impact.
Learn to effectively communicate a message to public audiences through visual and other creative media.
Apply what they learn by developing an academic poster based on their own archaeological interests (with all posters then showcased on the OKPAN website).
Design, in collaboration with a Native American artist, the annual Oklahoma Archaeology Month poster.
Receive peer mentoring during and after their internship that can carry them to and through college if they wish.
Be eligible to work in a paid capacity for the Oklahoma Public Archaeology Network.
Nomination and selection process:
Applications are due on January 6th.
The selection process is as follows:
Teachers, counselors, and community members nominate students they see as a good fit for the program. Students may self-nominate, but if they do, they must provide the name and contact information of a teacher or counselor who will support their nomination.
Upon receiving a nomination, the Voices staff reaches out to the student and invites them to complete a brief online application.
Well-qualified students are invited to participate in a Zoom interview with Voices instructors and, often, other applicants.
Applicants are notified of their acceptance status.
If you know of a student who would be a great fit for this internship, please email Mrs. Hopper at thopper@smps.k12.ok.us.
For questions, please call or email at kaylyn.l.moore@ou.edu.
š Millie McIntyre won 2nd place in cake decorating today at Fairview.
She gets to go on to regionals to represent Sharon-Mutual FCCLA
Great job Millie!!!
#trojanprideneverdies
Look who got caught being good. November students of the month. Allie Morris and Hunter Bellows.
š 3rd and 4th Grade October perfect attendance and stellar attendance awards!!! š
Great job Trojans!!!!
Thank you Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Come for celebrating our students!!
#trojanprideneverdies
The 6th grade class had a mock election. The candidates had to give a speech and then the class voted who they wanted as their president. I am pleased to present Pesident Crey White and Madame Vice President Kynlee James. After the election 6th grade learned to write ālawsā and what it takes to pass laws.
Zoey Coberley & Millie McIntyre are competing in Star Event FCCLA at Fairview today. Thank you Mrs. Schmidt!
Great job ladies!!!
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REMINDER - FAFSA prep for seniors today at 5:30 at Mutual in Mrs. Hopper's room. Students bring your chromebooks. Parents and students bring 2024 tax return.
Looking for an ACT prep class for math?
Special Olympics Fundraiser
The Woodward Rotary Club would like to invite your interested Sophomores & Juniors to apply to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Award Camp - this is an AMAZING leadership opportunity!!!
The Woodward Rotary Club will pay the cost (a $500.00 value) for selected campers. Attached is a flyer you can give to interested students.
Here are the important details:
Ā· Camp RYLA will be held at Twin Cedars Camp in Guthrie
Ā· Friday, July 17 through Monday, July 20, 2026
Ā· Our application deadline is December 15, 2025
Ā· The cost is $500 per camper - WE PAY THE TOTAL COST - THE STUDENT DOES NOT PAY FOR ANYTHING!
Ā· Recruit current sophomores and juniors across the entire district
Camp RYLA is an amazing opportunity for your students with leadership qualities to enhance their leadership skills and prepare them for the future! If you have students who are interested in attending, and you'd like me to come to your school to answer their questions - I'd be happy to do so! Please call me at 580-254-4789 if you have any questions!
Amber G. Riley M.Ed., LPC
(580) 254-4789
Woodward Rotary Club
Woodward, OK 73801
The Woodward Rotary Club will pay the cost (a $500.00 value) for selected campers. Attached is a flyer you can give to interested students.
Here are the important details:
Ā· Camp RYLA will be held at Twin Cedars Camp in Guthrie
Ā· Friday, July 17 through Monday, July 20, 2026
Ā· Our application deadline is December 15, 2025
Ā· The cost is $500 per camper - WE PAY THE TOTAL COST - THE STUDENT DOES NOT PAY FOR ANYTHING!
Ā· Recruit current sophomores and juniors across the entire district
Camp RYLA is an amazing opportunity for your students with leadership qualities to enhance their leadership skills and prepare them for the future! If you have students who are interested in attending, and you'd like me to come to your school to answer their questions - I'd be happy to do so! Please call me at 580-254-4789 if you have any questions!
Amber G. Riley M.Ed., LPC
(580) 254-4789
Woodward Rotary Club
Woodward, OK 73801
Oklahoma City Community Foundation has awarded scholarships in Northwest Oklahoma and has more to award. Apply at scholarships.occf.org if you are a graduating senior in Oklahoma going to college OR career tech.
SchollyĀ® Scholarships allows students to easily find and sort through thousands of scholarships! The best part? Itās free and requires no registration! Head to SchollyĀ® Scholarships. Use the filters to easily find scholarships that fit a studentās background, major, state and more. No more clickerās remorseāwe only show scholarships that are currently accepting applications. A scholarship thatās quick and easy to apply for is Sallieās $2,000 No Essay Scholarship. It takes less than two minutes to enter, and no essay is required.
Opportunity at SWOSU for tuition payment
FAFSA prep night reminder!!! This Wednesday, November 5, at 5:30 p.m. in Mrs. Hopper's room at Mutual. Students should bring their chromebooks. Parents should bring 2024 tax information for you and your student if they filed.
Scholarship opportunity
Don't miss this!!!!!
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Doors will open at 6:00 PM
Congratulations to our 5th and 6th grade boys for bringing home Runner-Up at the Mooreland Tournament! Great job boys - we are proud of you!