When it comes to addressing the Oklahoma education funding crisis, the Jenks Public Schools Foundation has turned grassroots solutions into an artform. Nowhere is this more apparent than with the foundation’s fundraising initiative, Trojan 20, which recently garnered a 2017 Outstanding Program Award for Local Education Foundations from the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence. The Jenks […]

Every member of the Jenks community believes in the students and teachers of Jenks Public Schools. The educational experiences and programs offered throughout the JPS district have a life-changing impact, which is why now, more than ever, community support is needed to bridge the gap between state funding and district needs. This year, JPS district […]

JPS summer fundraising efforts are making a HUGE difference in the push to raise $4 million for Tulsa-area public schools for the 2016 school year. In a recent Tulsa World article, JPSF Executive Director Elizabeth Inbody describes how the Trojan 20 campaign resulted in an incredible community response and donations ranging from $20 to $20,000. […]

The Jenks Public Schools District is facing financial difficulties due to decreased state funding. For the 2015-2016 fiscal year, the JPS Board of Education and Administration have dealt with a reduction of $558,076. What’s worse? Projections for 2016-2017 show significantly more budget cuts of approximately $3.7 million. The Jenks Public Schools Foundation is partnering with […]

February 24, 2016 Recently, it has become routine to see news headlines outlining the looming Oklahoma budget shortfall. Monday was certainly no exception when the Jenks Public Schools Foundation was featured in a Tulsa World article focused on this familiar subject.  In the article, Executive Director Elizabeth Inbody describes how the JPS Foundation is working to bridge the gap between state […]

It’s easy to casually use the expression, “heart and soul” when describing the degree to which you care about something important. However, when it comes to Jenks Public Schools, Danny Christner embodies what it truly means to put your heart and soul into a cause that matters. Danny’s connection to Jenks Public Schools stems back […]

May 27, 2014 The Board of Directors for the Jenks Public Schools (JPS) Foundation is pleased to announce the hiring of Elizabeth Inbody as the Foundation’s new Executive Director. Ms. Inbody holds a B.B.A. from the University of Oklahoma and most recently served at the Communication & Event Coordinator for Crosstown Learning Center. Ms. Inbody […]