Our partner Dental 32 gave to the Catalyst Education Fund, directing their donation to John Rex! 100% of their gift supports our school. Visit www.catalystedfund.org to see how you or your organization could benefit from giving to the Catalyst Education Fund, an Oklahoma income tax credit granting entity under the Oklahoma income tax credit program. Thank you Dental 32 for supporting John Rex!
John Rex Charter School (JRCS) celebrated today the official opening of its Urban Learning Greenhouse and C.D. & Leona Welchel Garden. Located on the JRCS Elementary School property, the Greenhouse and Garden further supports the school’s vision of being known for innovative learning experiences, while maximizing the many partnership opportunities available with downtown Oklahoma City organizations that share a similar vision. Designed by Renegade Design+Build alongside students from the University of Oklahoma’s Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture, the Greenhouse and Garden offer a fusion of nature and technology, where students will grow fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs, while utilizing…
John Rex Charter School (JRCS) announced Aaron Kellert will be its elementary principal for the upcoming school year — the school’s 11th year since its creation as part of the Oklahoma City MAPS for Kids initiative. Kellert is a proven, experienced educator who currently leads Nichols Hills Elementary. Kellert joins JRCS after working in Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) for more than a decade. Before leading Nichols Hills Elementary, he was the principal of F.D. Moon Academy and an assistant principal at different OKCPS schools. He is well-known among the metro-area education community for his role in OKCPS’ Pathways to…