Thank you to everyone for your support during our SMART Challenge!
We only have a couple of days left to collect pledges, so if you haven't pledged and would like to support our school, please reach out to your favorite CIS student, teacher, or the office.
Thanks again for your continued support!

Due to the inclement winter weather, Checotah Schools will use a Snow Day on Monday 1/26/26. All school sites will be closed. Stay warm and safe.

We have been informed that our phone lines are currently not working, and repairs are underway. If you attempt to call our office and your call does not go through, please call (918) 698-3916.
Power has been restored. At this time, we do not know if the restoration is permanent. We plan to continue with a regular school day until conditions dictate otherwise.
Regardless, buses will run on their normal routes and schedules.
Power is not expected to return until after 3pm. This is probable to change and impact the after school programs. You are welcome and encouraged to check out your student.
Thank you
Thank you
Parents/Guardians,
I wanted to share a few quick updates about activities happening this week at CIS:
• Wednesday - Students will enjoy a movie during lunch tomorrow while enjoying their holiday meal. The office will be closed for a short time as staff also enjoy a holiday meal together.
• Friday - We will travel by bus to Checotah Middle School for a special performance of their school play. This is a great opportunity for our students to support the middle school and enjoy a live show.
• Also on Friday, and possibly on Thursday for practice, we will travel to the PAC for our 3rd and 4th concert. We are excited for them to share their hard work and talents.
All trips are local, supervised, and follow district transportation procedures. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Thank you for your support,
Ryan Ambrose
I wanted to share a few quick updates about activities happening this week at CIS:
• Wednesday - Students will enjoy a movie during lunch tomorrow while enjoying their holiday meal. The office will be closed for a short time as staff also enjoy a holiday meal together.
• Friday - We will travel by bus to Checotah Middle School for a special performance of their school play. This is a great opportunity for our students to support the middle school and enjoy a live show.
• Also on Friday, and possibly on Thursday for practice, we will travel to the PAC for our 3rd and 4th concert. We are excited for them to share their hard work and talents.
All trips are local, supervised, and follow district transportation procedures. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Thank you for your support,
Ryan Ambrose
Fresh shirts, big smiles, and a lot of appreciation for Robertson Tire! Thank you for providing our class shirts this year!!

Please enjoy with us this week's CIS Weekly News: https://youtu.be/YX1BUXD0awQ
5th graders Asher Fitzgerald and Branson Smith report the CIS news for this week of November 17, 2025. We are so proud of these young gentlemen!
5th graders Asher Fitzgerald and Branson Smith report the CIS news for this week of November 17, 2025. We are so proud of these young gentlemen!


The CIS fundraiser items will be delivered on Monday, November 10.
As long as there are not too many items to safely handle, fundraiser items will be sent home with students. If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office at 918.473.2384.
Thank you for supporting our school!
As long as there are not too many items to safely handle, fundraiser items will be sent home with students. If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office at 918.473.2384.
Thank you for supporting our school!

🎥✨ CIS Weekly News is OUT! ✨🎥
https://youtu.be/LZzpprOJrBE
This week’s episode is anchored by TWO of our awesome 5th-grade students, Madi Villines and Makenna Likes, and they’ve got the latest updates you won’t want to miss. 😎📰
Tune in now and stay in the know, CIS parents and students! 💙📚
#CISProud #StudentLeaders #WeeklyNews
https://youtu.be/LZzpprOJrBE
This week’s episode is anchored by TWO of our awesome 5th-grade students, Madi Villines and Makenna Likes, and they’ve got the latest updates you won’t want to miss. 😎📰
Tune in now and stay in the know, CIS parents and students! 💙📚
#CISProud #StudentLeaders #WeeklyNews

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🎃👻 It’s a Spooktacular Week at CIS! 👻🎃
https://youtu.be/Ge9eiav5IMs
Our fang-tastic 5th grade anchors, Kennalynn Prokop and Trinity McDaniel, have brewed up something special for this week’s CIS Weekly News! 🦇🕸️
Tune in to catch all the boo-tiful news, trick-or-treat-worthy announcements, and a few fun surprises! 💀✨
👉 Don’t miss it — it’s scary how much is happening this week! 🎬🍬
https://youtu.be/Ge9eiav5IMs
Our fang-tastic 5th grade anchors, Kennalynn Prokop and Trinity McDaniel, have brewed up something special for this week’s CIS Weekly News! 🦇🕸️
Tune in to catch all the boo-tiful news, trick-or-treat-worthy announcements, and a few fun surprises! 💀✨
👉 Don’t miss it — it’s scary how much is happening this week! 🎬🍬

Internet and phone service in Checotah Intermediate have been restored. Thank you for your patience.
There is currently no internet in Checotah Intermediate. This also means we have no phones. In case of an emergency, please email Melissa Duvall at maduvall@checotah.k12.ok.us and she'll monitor those messages on her cell phone.
We apologize for any inconvenience and will send an update once services have been restored.
📣 Attention Parents! Don’t miss out! 🎉
Be sure to check out the flier for the important upcoming dates you’ll want to mark on your calendar. 🗓️✨
Take a minute to look it over so you can stay in the loop about what’s happening at school.
Be sure to check out the flier for the important upcoming dates you’ll want to mark on your calendar. 🗓️✨
Take a minute to look it over so you can stay in the loop about what’s happening at school.

The 5th grade basketball games that were scheduled for Wednesday, 10/1, have to be rescheduled.
🎉🌟 Big congratulations to Mrs. Amber Walker – our CIS Teacher of the Year for 2025-2026! 🌟🎉
Mrs. Walker is an absolute rockstar! 💙 Her coworkers say she always goes above and beyond—not just for her students, but for her fellow teachers too. Whether it’s jumping in to help with lesson plans, supporting students who need an extra boost, or cheering on her team, she’s always there. 🙌
Her students shine because of her dedication, and the success they achieve is a true reflection of her hard work and passion for teaching. ✨📚
We are SO proud to celebrate Mrs. Walker and the amazing impact she has on our school every single day! 💐👏
Drop a 🎉 in the comments to help us celebrate her!
Mrs. Walker is an absolute rockstar! 💙 Her coworkers say she always goes above and beyond—not just for her students, but for her fellow teachers too. Whether it’s jumping in to help with lesson plans, supporting students who need an extra boost, or cheering on her team, she’s always there. 🙌
Her students shine because of her dedication, and the success they achieve is a true reflection of her hard work and passion for teaching. ✨📚
We are SO proud to celebrate Mrs. Walker and the amazing impact she has on our school every single day! 💐👏
Drop a 🎉 in the comments to help us celebrate her!

We are excited to announce that our annual Cookie Dough fundraiser starts Thursday, September 18 and we will be sending home all the information with your student. You can help us by getting started early with digital selling by Simply go to SHOPFUND.com to register and share! Stay tuned for additional information, and be sure to check for more information coming home on Thursday. Thank you in advance for your support!


📣✨ Checotah Homecoming Spirit Week! ✨📣
Next Friday, September 12th, is Checotah Homecoming, and our CIS students get to join in the fun with Spirit Week! 🎉
Each day leading up to Homecoming has a special theme (see attached flyer). We’ve worked hard to make sure they’re simple, fun, and easy for families to participate in. 👕👟🎨
We can’t wait to see our students show off their school spirit and celebrate together! 💙🤍
Next Friday, September 12th, is Checotah Homecoming, and our CIS students get to join in the fun with Spirit Week! 🎉
Each day leading up to Homecoming has a special theme (see attached flyer). We’ve worked hard to make sure they’re simple, fun, and easy for families to participate in. 👕👟🎨
We can’t wait to see our students show off their school spirit and celebrate together! 💙🤍

