Greetings, Epic Families. State testing is an important part of every school year. It gives us an opportunity to see how our students are doing, where they are growing and where we, as a school, need to improve. It also matters in ways that extend far beyond individual test scores. Participation in state testing is required by law and can affect school accountability and funding. In turn, that can affect our ability to provide the flexibility, services and opportunities our s

Five Steps You Can Take To Prevent Bullying If you experience or witness bullying, your response matters. Start by refusing to participate. Don’t like, share, forward, or encourage harmful messages, images, videos or posts. Even a quick reaction can cause the content to spread, making the situation more harmful. When it’s safe and appropriate, save information that may help explain what happened. This can include messages, screenshots, usernames, dates or details about where

Recharge Now, Explore What’s Next in the Orbit Activities Update We hope Epic students, families and staff are enjoying a relaxing and well-deserved Fall Break! As you take time to recharge, this week’s Orbit Activities Update offers a look at what’s coming up once classes resume. Keep reading to explore the events, activities and opportunities happening at Epic from Oct. 18–24. Featured Events: Fall Picture Days Fall Picture Days are coming to Tulsa and Oklahoma City this we

What Might Bullying Look Like? Recognizing bullying isn’t always easy, especially when it happens online or outside a traditional classroom. Bullying may include repeated teasing or harassment, threats, intimidation, social exclusion, hurtful messages or posts, spreading rumors, sharing embarrassing content, unwanted contact or physical aggression. It may also involve other behaviors that cause harm or disrupt a student’s ability to participate in school. While one sign doesn

Bullying Is More Than a Disagreement Bullying can include electronic, written, verbal or physical conduct toward a student that meets the criteria outlined in Epic Charter Schools’ bullying policy. It may happen online, through social media, in text messages or group chats, during virtual interactions or through written, verbal or physical behavior. Not every disagreement, conflict or unkind interaction is bullying. Each concern should be considered in the context of the beha

Explore This Week’s Orbit Activities Update for Important Dates and Opportunities While the upcoming week may be lighter on events, October still brings plenty of exciting opportunities for Epic students and families. In this week’s Orbit Activities Update, explore upcoming activities, important dates and ways to get involved throughout the month. Plus, a much-deserved break is just around the corner! Fall Break is Oct. 14-16, giving students, families and staff a chance to r