Mr. Bill Mayberry, EPS Athletic Facilities Supervisor, was recognized as being inducted into the Northeastern Oklahoma Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
Irving Named Head Boys Basketball Coach
Enid Public Schools has selected Derrick Irving as head coach of the boys’ basketball team.
His duties will begin immediately.
"I am very excited to see Coach Irving join our Plainsmen Basketball program as head coach,” said Robb Mills, athletic director. “His ability to build strong, positive relationships with our athletes will undoubtedly foster greater confidence in our players' abilities."
Irving has been with EPS since 2023, where he began his education career with the district as a PE Teacher at Emerson Middle School and as the Head Freshman Coach/Varsity Assistant at Enid High School. In year two he was elevated to the Head Varsity Assistant/Head Coach Junior Varsity.
Over the last three summers Coach Irving has been entrenched in the Amateur Athletic Union basketball community as the Head Boy’s Coach and Director of Player Development & Recruiting for Legacy Youth Basketball in Enid. His responsibilities include designing and executing practice and game plans, running weekly skill workouts, coaching boys grade 8 -12, etc.
Irving also has experience with youth outreach outside of Enid. Helping over 100 high school and junior college basketball players gain college opportunities at the next level through his recruiting service, Aspiring Prospects. Originally from New York City, “Coach Irv” as he is affectionately called by Enid students, formerly coached on the junior college level with ASA College in Brooklyn, NY and on the prep school level with Tennessee Preparatory Academy in Memphis, TN & OnPoint Academy in El Reno, OK.
“Basketball has the power to bring a community together, and I’m committed to leading a program our school and town can be proud of,” said Irving. “We will compete with heart, play with pride, and hold ourselves to the highest standard every practice, every game, every day.”
“Basketball is more than a game… it's a classroom for life,” said Irving, “My goal is to help our players grow not just as athletes, but as leaders, teammates and people ready to face any challenge.”
Enid Public Schools has selected Derrick Irving as head coach of the boys’ basketball team.
His duties will begin immediately.
"I am very excited to see Coach Irving join our Plainsmen Basketball program as head coach,” said Robb Mills, athletic director. “His ability to build strong, positive relationships with our athletes will undoubtedly foster greater confidence in our players' abilities."
Irving has been with EPS since 2023, where he began his education career with the district as a PE Teacher at Emerson Middle School and as the Head Freshman Coach/Varsity Assistant at Enid High School. In year two he was elevated to the Head Varsity Assistant/Head Coach Junior Varsity.
Over the last three summers Coach Irving has been entrenched in the Amateur Athletic Union basketball community as the Head Boy’s Coach and Director of Player Development & Recruiting for Legacy Youth Basketball in Enid. His responsibilities include designing and executing practice and game plans, running weekly skill workouts, coaching boys grade 8 -12, etc.
Irving also has experience with youth outreach outside of Enid. Helping over 100 high school and junior college basketball players gain college opportunities at the next level through his recruiting service, Aspiring Prospects. Originally from New York City, “Coach Irv” as he is affectionately called by Enid students, formerly coached on the junior college level with ASA College in Brooklyn, NY and on the prep school level with Tennessee Preparatory Academy in Memphis, TN & OnPoint Academy in El Reno, OK.
“Basketball has the power to bring a community together, and I’m committed to leading a program our school and town can be proud of,” said Irving. “We will compete with heart, play with pride, and hold ourselves to the highest standard every practice, every game, every day.”
“Basketball is more than a game… it's a classroom for life,” said Irving, “My goal is to help our players grow not just as athletes, but as leaders, teammates and people ready to face any challenge.”
EPS Announces New Head Swim Coach
Enid Public Schools is thrilled to announce Katie Byrd as the new Enid High School head boy’s and girl’s swim coach.
Her duties will begin immediately.
Byrd has been devoted to the EHS swim team since 2023 as an assistant coach and is excited to step into the head roll.
“I'm thrilled and honored to be the head swim coach at EHS,” said Byrd. “I've been very fortunate to work alongside our swimmers for the past few years and witness their talent dedication to the sport. My goals are to build on the strong foundation we've already established and help more EPS students develop a love for competitive swimming. I'm excited to see our team grow and continue our tradition of success.”
Byrd has served as a teacher at EHS since 2017 and has been an instructional coach. She was named EHS’s Teacher of the Year in 2022. She has additional coaching experience in golf at EHS and cheerleading at Chisholm High School for nine years.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Coach Byrd as the new head coach of our Enid Swimming Program," said athletic director Robb Mills. "She has a great ability to build strong, positive relationships with our athletes, which I'm confident will boost their skills and self-confidence.
Byrd is involved in her church, World Harvest, and has a son, Wyatt, who is a sixth grader at Waller Middle School.
Enid Public Schools is thrilled to announce Katie Byrd as the new Enid High School head boy’s and girl’s swim coach.
Her duties will begin immediately.
Byrd has been devoted to the EHS swim team since 2023 as an assistant coach and is excited to step into the head roll.
“I'm thrilled and honored to be the head swim coach at EHS,” said Byrd. “I've been very fortunate to work alongside our swimmers for the past few years and witness their talent dedication to the sport. My goals are to build on the strong foundation we've already established and help more EPS students develop a love for competitive swimming. I'm excited to see our team grow and continue our tradition of success.”
Byrd has served as a teacher at EHS since 2017 and has been an instructional coach. She was named EHS’s Teacher of the Year in 2022. She has additional coaching experience in golf at EHS and cheerleading at Chisholm High School for nine years.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Coach Byrd as the new head coach of our Enid Swimming Program," said athletic director Robb Mills. "She has a great ability to build strong, positive relationships with our athletes, which I'm confident will boost their skills and self-confidence.
Byrd is involved in her church, World Harvest, and has a son, Wyatt, who is a sixth grader at Waller Middle School.
Mrs. Torry Turnbow was recognized for being named an OSSBA All-State Board Member.
The EHS Treble Voices of Concert Choir were chosen as an OkMEA Honor Group. They will perform in January at the annual OkMEA Winter Conference. Students are: Paityn Abernethy, Addalie Adair, Noelani Alpiche-Martinez, Micayla Armsrong, Gracie Atkinson, Grace Blunck, Tristen Camacho, Jayme Chapman, Jessice Cotrell, Lillie Emmerson, Raylee Garnand, AnnaMae Gay, Annabelle Hamilton, Josyie Hines, Jenna Jones, Autumn Khieu, Peyton Kilbourne, Zoey Ann Lance, Madison Lorti, Clara Lusby, Elina Malolo, Alyssa Norris, Kingsley Painter, Jenna Pearson, Meredith Plummer, Alexia Richard, Aubrey Richard, Jesmintha Rilometo, Morgan Snider, Alivia Stanley, Isabel Stewart, Shelby Stitt, Emma Sullivan, Rylee Thedford, Kristine Trojacek, Jaylee Unruh, KateLyn Wagner, Brooke Waldrip, and Destany Wilson
The Board of Education recognized students that were AP Scholars. They are: AP Scholar: Dylan Bixler, Miguel Diaz De La Vega Ocho, Leonardo Gonzalez, Lauren Jackson, and Darien McCleave
AP Scholar with Honor: MacGregor Brennan
AP Scholar with Distinction: Lawton Avants, and Annabelle Hamilton
AP Scholar with Honor: MacGregor Brennan
AP Scholar with Distinction: Lawton Avants, and Annabelle Hamilton
Adams Elementary student, Sarii Kiahd was the elementary spotlight student that led the Pledge of Allegiance for the board meeting. She did a great job.
Mrs. Tammy Duncan, Prairie View Library Media Specialist, was recognized for being named Air and Space Forces Association's Enid Chapter Teacher of the Year.
The OSSAA 2025 “dead week” starts on Saturday, June 28th and runs through Sunday, July 6th (nine calendar days). Therefore, all EPS campuses and athletic facilities will be closed for any kind of student participation and/or practice.
The board recognized Mrs. Leslie Wichert for receiving the CCOSA Difference Maker Award. She was nominated by her peers in the CCOSA Consortium Networks. Receiving the Difference Maker award means that she is one whom other people can call or email for guidance while doing the work of federal programs, student accounting, and the other networks. She is a “go-to” leader.
EPS Employees:
The EPS Business Office is closing the year out and will be changing credit card authorization companies.
Credit card transactions will not be available June 13-July 9.
Please reach out to the Business Office if you have questions at 580-366-7020.
Thank you!
Learn the principles of flight and experience actual flying in a safe environment.
FLIGHT CAMP 2025
Open to students entering seventh or eighth grade
Hurry… camp size is limited to 20 students
💲**$95**
Monday, June 9 - Saturday, June 14
To Enroll:
Scan the QR Code, or visit enidafa.com
AFA
Enid Chapter
Air & Space Forces Association Chapter 214
Camp size is limited to 20 students • Camp includes three days of classroom instruction at Enid HS, one day tours of Vance Air Force Base and Woodring Airport and one day flying in a private airplane • Parents are responsible for transportation • Cost is $95 • Fee includes flight camp t-shirt
Please indicate t-shirt size when registering. Both adult and youth sizes are available.
June 2025
9 Monday
Enid High School
Classroom Instruction
8 AM - Noon
10 Tuesday
Enid High School
Classroom Instruction
8 AM - Noon
11 Wednesday
Enid High School
Classroom Instruction
8 AM - Noon
12 Thursday
Vance AFB - Group A
Woodring AP - Group B
8 AM - Noon
13 Friday
Vance AFB - Group B
Woodring AP - Group A
8 AM - Noon
14 Saturday
Woodring AP
Private Plane Flight
8 AM - 10 AM
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL OR TEXT SCOTT AT (580) 484-2672
Brought to you by Enid Chapter 214 Air & Space Forces Association • PO Box 1095 • Enid • 73702
Randy Rader was named the 2025 OASA District 3 Assistant Superintendent/Central Office Administrator of the Year. Congratulations Mr. Rader!
Enid Board of Education was happy to recognize the schools that were designated Great Expectations Schools in the district. They are: Adams/Fowler, Coolidge, Garfield, Glenwood, Hayes, Hoover, Prairie View, Eisenhower, Taft, Longfellow, and Waller.
Enid Public Schools recognized Tango Flight Mentors Ken Hollrah, Richard Hollrah, and Brent Stone. We appreciate their dedication to our students and program. Thank you Jayson Crowley for your leadership as the teacher of the program.
Enid Public Schools is so proud of our EHS graduates that are also graduating with an Associate's Degree from NOC. Students graduating are: Jacob Hassler (not pictured), Aryanna McGomery, and Garrett Russ (not pictured). Congratulations!
Classic Bowl 101 Baseball Participants are: Israel Gonzales, and Aidan Robinson (not pictured).
Maliya Decker was named an All-State Softball player.
Tennis State Qualifiers were Carsyn Felix, and Haley Hibbets. Haley Hibbets is a State Champion.
Track State Qualifiers Gracie Combrink, Chase Cotarelo, Bailey Daniel, Matty Diaz, Camryn Gantt, Jose Hernandez, Cassidy Lebeda, Daneah Levy, Jaylene Medina, Anabelle Miller, Lupita Munoz-Neri, Carson Nault, Samantha Powers, Amarianna Solomon, & Talaira Williams were recognized
