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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…

John Rex Charter School (JRCS) has named Charmaine Johnson as the new principal of John Rex Middle School in downtown OKC. As an experienced education professional, Johnson will oversee the growth and learning of students in grades five through eight and support the school’s robust learning curriculum.  Johnson previously worked as a principal for Oklahoma City Public Schools, where she managed daily operations, development and implementation for 600 students and more than 70 staff members. In her new role, Johnson will use her more than 39 years of experience to improve the educational experiences and needs of the students and…