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We have decided to go virtual on Friday no matter the outcome of the game.
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Our plan for this week regarding the Area Tournament. We plan to release students and run buses at 1:00 on Thursday to give those attending the game plenty of time to get to Enid. The plan for Friday is that if we win we will have a virtual day and if we lose we will have a regular school day.
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District Championship Basketball games on Saturday have been moved to 4 pm and 5:30 pm. Girls play the first game.
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Balko Bison District Basketball Games will be streamed on Balko's YouTube Page
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Playoff basketball tickets can be purchased through GoFan for $8.35 or paid at the gate $10.
The following items are not allowed at the game - Noise Makers, Confetti, Banners, Emblems, Placards, Signs, Thundersticks, Balloons, Laser Lights, Fat Heads, Megaphones or any other possible distractions
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JV Girls game is canceled for tonight and Sr Night starts at 6 pm.
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Senior night and silent auction at Balko School Friday Feb. 2nd
Senior recognition 6pm Games start at 6:30pm
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DONT FORGET THE JR CLASS VALENTINE FUNDRAISER FOR ALL YOUR VALENTINE'S DAY GIFTS!!!
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Happy Monday! Just a reminder we will have our Balko Community Meeting tonight at 6:30pm !
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Due to busted water pipes no school tomorrow.
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High School basketball this Saturday vs Sharon-Mutual has been canceled.
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You can watch the Lady Bison and Bison on the following link today http://okssn.com/?Itemid=243
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Reminder no school on Friday,
January 19.
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Basketball games with Rolla tonight are canceled.
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Employment Opportunity at Balko School :
Technical Applications Program (TAP) Instructor
Beaver County Technical Application Program (TAP) Instructor Positions are available for the following sites: Balko, Beaver, Forgan, and Turpin.
Position available for Instructor for HPTC Technical Application Program. The instructor will develop, plan, and coordinate curriculum that aligns with HPTC core programs as well as business and industry programs. Develop and execute program through daily instructional applications of STEM disciplines available through program/career opportunities of career and technical education. Instructional experience in teaching STEM curriculum and experience within the Career Tech system is preferred. Educational requirements: Bachelor’s Degree with Master’s Degree preferred, must have a teaching certificate from the Oklahoma State Department of Education and must have or be willing to seek Career Technology Certifications as needed. Available to work designated work schedule, extended hours as required by position responsibilities, and must be able to attend and participate in meetings /conferences as scheduled. Instructor positions are safety-sensitive.
Follow the attached link for more information and application:
https://www.hptc.edu/employment-opportunities
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We will have a Balko Community Meeting on Monday January 29 at 6:30pm in the cafeteria to discuss the future of Balko Athletics. Please plan to attend.
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Friday, January 12th JH games starting @ 4:30, HS starting @ 6:30. Will be played at OPSU.
Monday, January 15th games @ Balko vs Rolla. JH starting @ 4:00, HS starting @ 6:30
Wednesday, January 31st GS games @ Balko vs Goodwelll. Starting @ 12:30
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Basketball games with Rolla today have been canceled.
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The election will be held as scheduled no matter the weather.
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Due to weather conditions, Balko will not have school tomorrow.