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Bixby Public SchoolsRob Miller, Superintendent of SchoolsThe Bixby school system is a wonderful placefor people to work and students to learn.Having recently completed my second year asSuperintendent of Schools, I am confident wea strong foundation to accomplish incrediblethings for Bixby’s children and families over thenext decade and beyond.Bixby is one of the fastest growing districtsin Oklahoma. In the last ten years, Bixby hasprogressed from a 5A school district with justover 4,000 students to a 6A district of over 6,800students. The district’s growth is anticipated tocontinue for the next decade, reaching over9,000 students in 2028. To accommodate thisstudent growth, we have recently completeda classroom wing at the Middle School thisyear and will open a new West Elementary andIntermediate School in August. Over the nextyear, we will begin planning for an extensiverenovation of our High School campus,beginning as early as the summer of 2022.The district has a well-deserved reputation forexcellence in academics, athletics, arts, andstudent activities. Bixby High School is rated inthe top 15 high schools in the state in annualratings done by US News and World Report.Our students’ proficiency levels on annualstate testing has been among the highest inOklahoma for many years. Of course, we arevery proud of our five-time state championSpartan Football Team, the six-time statechampion Pride of Bixby Marching Band, andour award-winning Marine Corps Junior ROTCprogram, among others. Suffice it to say, wehave many things for which to be proud in BPS.I am also pleased with our district’s efforts toinstill character and citizenship in our students.Bixby Schools is the only district in Oklahomato be recognized as a Great Expectations ModelDistrict. These practices and philosophies matchwell with our Spartan motto to “Learn Well andLive with Honor.”Our vision in Bixby Schools is to be a placewhere all students have the opportunity tolearn, excel, and own their future. We arecommitted to the shared mission of “igniting thepotential of every child.” Our updated strategicplan is driven by the premise that we must beinnovative and responsive to meet the needs ofevery child in our schools. It is an exciting timeto be a Bixby Spartan!Bixby is blessed to have involved citizens whoare committed to making our city a wonderfulplace to live, work, and raise a family. I havewitnessed this pride in our schools andcommunity as I have worked with variousgroups throughout the year.As Superintendent, visibility and accessibilitywill always be important goals. I encourageyour involvement in our schools and welcomeyour questions, comments or concerns. I can bereached directly at 918.366.2211 or by email atrmiller@bixbyps.org.BIXBY LIVING 9

Bixby Public Schools

Rob Miller, Superintendent of Schools

The Bixby school system is a wonderful place

for people to work and students to learn.

Having recently completed my second year as

Superintendent of Schools, I am confident we

a strong foundation to accomplish incredible

things for Bixby’s children and families over the

next decade and beyond.

Bixby is one of the fastest growing districts

in Oklahoma. In the last ten years, Bixby has

progressed from a 5A school district with just

over 4,000 students to a 6A district of over 6,800

students. The district’s growth is anticipated to

continue for the next decade, reaching over

9,000 students in 2028. To accommodate this

student growth, we have recently completed

a classroom wing at the Middle School this

year and will open a new West Elementary and

Intermediate School in August. Over the next

year, we will begin planning for an extensive

renovation of our High School campus,

beginning as early as the summer of 2022.

The district has a well-deserved reputation for

excellence in academics, athletics, arts, and

student activities. Bixby High School is rated in

the top 15 high schools in the state in annual

ratings done by US News and World Report.

Our students’ proficiency levels on annual

state testing has been among the highest in

Oklahoma for many years. Of course, we are

very proud of our five-time state champion

Spartan Football Team, the six-time state

champion Pride of Bixby Marching Band, and

our award-winning Marine Corps Junior ROTC

program, among others. Suffice it to say, we

have many things for which to be proud in BPS.

I am also pleased with our district’s efforts to

instill character and citizenship in our students.

Bixby Schools is the only district in Oklahoma

to be recognized as a Great Expectations Model

District. These practices and philosophies match

well with our Spartan motto to “Learn Well and

Live with Honor.”

Our vision in Bixby Schools is to be a place

where all students have the opportunity to

learn, excel, and own their future. We are

committed to the shared mission of “igniting the

potential of every child.” Our updated strategic

plan is driven by the premise that we must be

innovative and responsive to meet the needs of

every child in our schools. It is an exciting time

to be a Bixby Spartan!

Bixby is blessed to have involved citizens who

are committed to making our city a wonderful

place to live, work, and raise a family. I have

witnessed this pride in our schools and

community as I have worked with various

groups throughout the year.

As Superintendent, visibility and accessibility

will always be important goals. I encourage

your involvement in our schools and welcome

your questions, comments or concerns. I can be

reached directly at 918.366.2211 or by email at

rmiller@bixbyps.org.

BIXBY LIVING 9

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