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| Velma-Alma Public Schools Independent District # 1015 |
| Photo submitted by Jerry Garrett - Superintendent |
MISSION STATEMENT» It is the mission of the Velma-Alma Public Schools to produce a self-sufficient,responsible, confident, and productive citizen working for a better tomorrow.
BELIEFS» Learning is a cooperative effort between teachers and children. Positive attitudes and a good self-image bring better results. All children should experience success. Each child is an individual and learns at his or her own rate and method. Learning is a process that occurs in an experiential environment.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL» In 1946 the Superintendent of Alma-District #16, and Velma-District #14, along with their respective school boards and other interested people in both communities, started the movement to form the Velma-Alma School District # 15. When first formed, Velma-Alma had a faculty of about nineteen and an enrollment of 450 students. At last count the schools enrollment was approximately 500, with 39 state-certified employees and 33 support staff.
ACCREDIDATION» Velma-Alma High School is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
