The Lower and Upper Elementaries are Title I targeted schools.

Title I is a federal funded school program in both the upper and lower elementary schools which supports upgrading the instructional components of a school to enable all students to meet the state content and performance standards.  Support from parents is a critical component of a Title I school. Parent forums, parent-teacher conferences, and parent volunteers provide opportunities for gaining parental support. Funding is based off of the free/reduced lunch forms that are turned in every year.

Title I funding is used to provide eligible students tutoring services with the Title I teacher.

Mandatory set-aside funds are used to serve homeless children.  The McKinney-Vento definition of "homeless" is used when determining which students are eligible for services under the mandatory set-aside.

Parents of Title I students may view the Parents right to know, Title I parent involvement and Title I School Parent Compact.

Title II is a program authorized by ESSA legislation to provide grants to Local Education Agencies in order to prepare, train, and recruit high quality principals and teachers.  These efforts are intended to:

• increase student achievement through strategies such as improving teacher and principal quality and increasing the number of highly qualified principals and assistant principals in school; and
• hold LEAs and schools accountable for improvements in student academic achievement.

Our Indian Education Program offers remediation and tutoring as well as cultural experiences to Native American students districtwide. 

Please click HERE for the Native American Parent Information Book. 

Please click HERE for the Performance Level Snapshot of our district's subcategories for 2023.

There are 5 Parents on the Parent Committee that follow the Board approved Indian Parent Committee Bylaws:

Verdigris Public Schools Title IV funding is used to create a well-rounded education for our students. Mental Health, Physical Health and Academics are all important in creating balanced students.

Homeless children and youths have a right to public education. Verdigris ensures homeless children who meet the relevant eligibility criteria do not face barriers to accessing academic and extra-curricular activities. If you are a displaced person please contact Homeless Liaison Amy Moyer (918-266-6333), so that we may best serve your child. 

ESSER III/ARP Plan  Click here

Gifted/Talented (GT) Program

Provides services to students who "perform or show a potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to other students of the same age." The district provides an array of learning activities for these students.

Special Education Services

Director of Special Services: Kash Sedlack 918-266-6333, ksedlack@vps.k12.ok.us

These are designed to provide students with disabilities with a free appropriate public education.  Instruction may include regular classroom instruction, instruction through special teaching, or through approved contract services.  All Verdigris Schools shall ensure that to the maximum extent appropriate, children will be educated in the least restrictive environment as determined by the eligibility committee.

For Sooner Success services click here.

For Child Find Policy click here.

Please notify Amy Moyer at amoyer@vps.k12.ok.us about any students known to live in the Verdigris District, but attend a private school in another district.  If that school chooses to participate in Title I and Title II, Verdigris is responsible for implementing equitable services to students, teachers, and other educational staff eligible to participate in federal programs.

TITLE IX Information Page

Title IX Coordinator Mike Buntin (mbuntin@vps.k12.ok.us)

Contact Mike Buntin @ 918-266-2336