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Today’s edition · Sat., Nov. 7

Tulsa Public Schools posts its best share of A-C grades since 2018

Plus, The Hilltop opens its first two buildings near downtown.

The Today in Tulsa team2 stories22 sources5 min read

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Tulsa Public Schools gets its highest share of A, B or C school grades since 2018

Fewer Oklahoma schools got Ds and Fs than in 2025

1,750
public schools received overall grades statewide
64%
of schools earned an A, B or C
24
fewer schools got a D than in 2025
10
fewer schools got an F than in 2025

Sources: KOKI FOX 23, newson6.com

If you have a kid in Tulsa Public Schools, the state's 2026 report cards are out. Tulsa World says the results are the highest percentage of TPS schools earning an A, B or C since 2018, district leaders said. Three TPS schools earned an A, and ten earned an F.

  • A grades: Booker T. Washington High, Darnaby Elementary, Henry Zarrow International
  • F grades include Central High, Nathan Hale High and Hawthorne Elementary
  • Webster and McLain: four-year graduation rates up more than ten points
  • State graduation rate: 82.2% for 2024, 77.6% for 2025

Statewide, only about one in four students scored proficient or better in reading and math, and Oklahoma earned a D in academic achievement. State officials said much of the graduation dip came from a federal rule that excludes Core Curriculum diplomas. Superintendent Dr. Ebony Johnson said the district also acknowledges "we have more work ahead."

About one in four Oklahoma students scored proficient in reading and math

Source: newson6.com

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English language arts26%
Math25%
Science30%

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Housing

The Hilltop opens its first two buildings near downtown Tulsa, with 106 affordable units planned

If you're hunting for an affordable apartment, is now open for rent at 336 E. Independence St. The opened the first two of six buildings, and the complex will start welcoming tenants next week. The $36 million project sits on the old Sunset Plaza property, which the Housing Authority bought in 2023 and demolished.

The Hilltop's first two buildings open before the other four finish in May

  1. 2023Housing Authority buys the old Sunset Plaza property and demolishes it.
  2. Nov. 6Housing Authority opens the first two of six Hilltop buildings.
  3. MayThe other four buildings are expected to be done.

Source: News On 6

  • One-bedrooms: start at $985 a month
  • Rents: some income-based, some subsidized
  • Apply: hilltoptulsa.com
  • Availability: Housing Authority says there's still room

Twenty of the 106 units are set aside for people exiting homelessness. Taxpayer money pays their rent for one year while residents get services, which the city is paying for with COVID federal funds. The city also used its housing accelerator team for the first time to speed up permits. FOX 23 reports there's no market-rate component: it's all affordable.

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News Notes

Football

If you're watching the Golden Hurricane, Tulsa kicks off at Tulane at 11 a.m. today in New Orleans on ESPNU. Tulsa is 4-4 (1-3 American) and has lost its three conference games by a combined 12 points. Tulane is 4-4 (2-2). Tulsa is favored despite a 4-23 record in its last 27 American games. News On 6Tulsa World

Playoffs

The first round of the high school football playoffs is next week, with games at 7 p.m. Friday unless noted. Broken Arrow, Owasso, Jenks and Bixby have byes in Class 6A-I. Sand Springs beat Muskogee 35-21 in Week 10 and hosts Putnam West. The OklahomanKOKI FOX 23

Union and Sand Springs host in the first playoff round

ClassFirst-round game
6A-IEdmond Memorial at Tulsa Union
6A-IIPutnam North at Muskogee
6A-IITulsa Booker T. Washington at Norman
6A-IIPutnam West at Sand Springs

Source: The Oklahoman

Mayfest

is heading back downtown May 14-16, 2027, along East Third Street from South Boston Avenue to Main Street, then south on Main to East Fifth Street. Applications are open for artists and performers, with requirements at TulsaMayfest.org, and sponsorship opportunities are available. The 2026 edition was smaller and staged at multiple locations after the University of Tulsa withdrew as an organizer in January. Tulsa FlyerPublic Radio Tulsa

Woodward Park

If you've missed the arched bridge, Woodward Park's north end is open again. The city held a ribbon cutting Friday for a $6.855 million project that restored ponds, small waterfalls and terraced garden beds and added new walkways. The rehab was first approved in 2014 as part of the original package. TulsaKids MagazineNews On 62 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa

Home

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Around Oklahoma

Turnpike tolls

Tolls on Oklahoma turnpikes are set to rise Jan. 5. If you drive the Turner Turnpike between Tulsa and Oklahoma City with a PikePass account, passenger vehicles will pay $5.75 instead of $5.40. Across the system, PikePass costs go up about a penny, to 8 cents a mile. Tulsa WorldDuncan Banner

The Turner Turnpike PikePass toll will rise by 35 cents on Jan. 5

Source: Tulsa World

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Current toll$5.4
Starting Jan. 5$5.75

Task Force 1

Oklahoma Task Force 1 is home after two weeks of flood response in New Mexico, working in Farmington, San Antonio and Socorro County. The team rescued 13 people, plus 11 dogs, one cat and one pig, and located 79 goats. No team members were injured. News On 6KOKH

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— Cesar A. Cruz

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The Wrap

Fraggle Rock is heading to the stage in Tulsa. Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live! plays the Tulsa Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Nov. 8, and it's headed our way for the first time ever. Every guest needs a ticket, even the littlest ones. Dance your cares away.

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  1. Fri., Nov. 6Your Friday Tulsa news notes, a look around Oklahoma and a quick holiday poll
  2. Thurs., Nov. 5Three new elephants arrive at Tulsa Zoo
  3. Wed., Nov. 4Tulsa voters approve a higher hotel tax, 5% to 9.9%
  4. Tues., Nov. 3Hillcrest is out of network with Aetna, and polls open at 7 a.m.
  5. Mon., Nov. 2Election Day is Tuesday, and Tulsa's animal shelter wants a $1 million match
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Tulsa Public Schools posts its best share of A-C grades since 2018

Plus, The Hilltop opens its first two buildings near downtown.

The TLDR

  1. TPS posts its highest share of A-C grades since 2018
  2. The Hilltop opens first two of six affordable buildings
  3. Tulsa kicks off at Tulane at 11 a.m. today
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