Sneak Peek 2019
Join us for OSSM's annual Sneak Peek Saturday, April 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. During the event, guests will have the opportunity to learn more about the school from faculty, staff and current students. Register here.
March 30 Update
In keeping with the new national, state and local shelter-in-place directives, OSSM has decided to continue with remote teaching until April 30. As you know, this situation continues to evolve, so that date is subject to change. Please frequently check your emails and OSSM social media for updates.
OSSM Assists State in Remote Learning
As the leader in STEM education in Oklahoma, OSSM is leading the charge to help all students continue their math education remotely. To assist students and parents throughout the state, President Frank Wang, Ph.D., is creating an online curriculum for any Oklahoma student to use. His goal is to create interesting and fun ways to teach the math behind the study of epidemics. Dr. Wang will begin with the concept [...]
Math Contest Postponed
Important Notice: The 18th Annual OSSM Middle School Math: An Awesome Contest–Round Two has been indefinitely postponed. More information will be available on the website at the appropriate time.
March 20 Update: Remote Learning to Begin March 25
March 20, 2020 Dear Parents and Students: Our present plan is this: We will start remote instruction on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Today, those familiar with the tools of remote instruction conducted training sessions for some of our faculty on delivering instruction remotely with demonstrations of how to use Microsoft Teams, Open Broadcaster, AWW App, and of how to film a lecture at the whiteboard and upload the footage to [...]
March 17 Update Regarding COVID-19 for the OSSM Community
March 17, 2020 As of now, our decision is to resume classes remotely beginning on Monday, March 23, 2020 for the two weeks following spring break. Our plan is to follow our current academic schedule as best we can with students remaining off campus for at least two weeks following spring break. The earliest students would return to campus is Sunday, April 5, with classes resuming on campus on Monday, [...]
Elementor #8744
Alexandria (Katie) Maurer (Class of 2007) knew from a very young age she wanted to be a doctor. But it wasn't until her OSSM mentorship at the University of Oklahoma's Health Sciences Institute (OUHSC) that she learned she could be both a medical doctor and a researcher. "One of the most unique opportunities I had at OSSM is the mentorship program, an immersive experience working in a real science lab," [...]
Sean C. Qualifies for U.S. Physics Team
Congratulations to Sean Cheng! He has qualified as one of approximately 400 Semi-Finalists for the U.S. Physics Team that will compete in the 51st International Physics Olympiad to be held in Lithuania this summer. His reward is an invitation to sit for the USAPhO Exam on April 2, a grueling three-hour exam covering all areas of introductory physics.
Summer Academy Sample Course Offerings
This listing is for informational purposes only. Its intent is to show the typical types and variety of classes offered. BiologyAn Introduction to the Human Body in Health and Disease - Mark Li, Ph.D.This course provides an introduction to human biology and the science of medicine. Students explore the intricate anatomical and physiological mechanisms underlying normal human function in different organ systems, and homeostatic imbalances that cause diseases. For example, in [...]
Professor Offers Unique Lesson to Help Students Draft Essays
Because of its stated mission, OSSM students typically pursue a career in science or math. That doesn't mean traditional humanities classes can't also incorporate scientific training. For example Dr. McCargish teachers students how to engineer essays. Working in small groups students begin the process of building an essay by examining the prompt and a sample thesis statement and reviewing their course materials to find evidence related to the prompt. Once [...]
OSSM Earn Top Honors @ Ethics Bowl
Congratulations to OSSM's Ethics Bowl teams for their performances in Saturday's regional competition. The team of seniors, which included Neil C., Edwin D.,Kunal P., and Karen P. placed first in the preliminary rounds and second in the overall competition. #ossmedu #totallyossm
Students Take Snow Break
Because its a boarding school, OSSM students don't get a traditional "snow day." That doesn't mean they don't enjoy the snow, though, and that's exactly what they did on Wednesday. Classes were still in session, but the students found time to be outdoors sledding, snowball fights and snowman making. Thank you to the OSSM maintenance team for their hard work.
OSSM Takes 1st, 2nd and 3rd in Oklahoma Brain Bee
OSSM students Michael D., Rohan R. and Sophie H. took first, second and third at the Oklahoma Brain Bee on Saturday. The event is hosted by the OK Center for Neuroscience. Rahool B., Anika B., Quyen C. Adarsh K., Evelyn W. and Youngseo Y. also represented OSSM. The winners will now move on to the championship match to be held March 27-29 in Rootstown, Ohio. Congratulations to everyone who participated!
Quantum Experience to Be Held April 7
Save the Date. OSSM's 2020 Quantum Experience is April 7. Invitations will be mailed in mid-February. OSSM is pleased to welcome Arthur Benjamin, Ph.D., professor of mathematics at Harvey Mudd College in Calif., as the keynote speaker. Dr. Benjamin is known as the "Mathemagician" Extraordinaire and has been highlighted by several national publications, including People and USA Today. For more information, log on to www.quantumexperience.org.
OSSM Wins Regional Championship for 2020 National Science Bowl
The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) National Science Bowl (NSB) team won the regional competition for the 2020 National Science Bowl on Saturday, Jan. 25. The team will now advance to compete in the NSB Finals this spring in Washington D.C. The NSB is a nationwide academic competition that tests students' knowledge in all areas of science. Competing teams from diverse backgrounds are composed of four students, one [...]
College Acceptances Are Rolling In for OSSM’s 70 Seniors
It's the most wonderful time of the year--early decisions are coming in for OSSM students. OSSM's Class of 2020 consists of 70 seniors, many of whom have been accepted into the nation's finest institutions of higher learning. The initial list includes the following: Baylor University (Art & Sciences) Eckerd College Emory (Oxford College) Grinnell Harvard Hofstra University Howard University Knox College MIT Oregon State University OSU OU Pacific University Rice [...]
OSSM’s Historic Enrollment Reflects Top-School Ranking
The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) was recently named Best Public High School in Oklahoma by Niche. Rankings are based on school statistics and the opinions of students and parents. Additionally, OSSM is the best high school out of 102 for STEM in Oklahoma. Demonstrating its ranking as a top school, OSSM experienced its highest enrollment for an incoming class for the fall of 2019. The Class of [...]
Two OSSM Students Earn Prestigious QuestBridge Scholarship
The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) announced today that two of its students are QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship Recipients. The two OSSM recipients are: Ruth Anne Dunn, Washington University (St. Louis, Mo.) of Edmond, Okla., and David Stefanoff, Grinnell College (Grinnell, Ia.) of Midwest City, Okla. “Being named a QuestBridge Scholar is a significant, life-changing honor for these students,” said Frank Wang, Ph.D., president of OSSM. “The [...]
Robotics Team Performs Well at First Meet
On Saturday, November 23, the OSSM robotics team, the CADfish, participated in our first meet of the season at Bishop Kelley HS in Tulsa. The team placed 7th overall in the regular competition, but lost in the playoff round. During the judged competition the team took first place in the Design Award which is given to the team with the best design for all or part of their robot. We [...]
Basketball Tournament Demonstrates the Important of a Good Offense
Any coach will tell you that a good defense beats a good offense. Well, this was not the case in the finals of the 3x3 Basketball Open Tournament this week. “We Got Offense” narrowly defeated “We Got Defense” with a score of 11-9 in Wednesday’s championship game. Yes, those were the real team names. Surrounded by competitive senior teammates and senior opponents, “Offense” forward David Stefanoff was given credit for [...]
Students Display Artistic Talents at Fall Fine Arts Performance
OSSM students must complete one unit of fine arts to graduate. Thursday night's fall fine arts performance included dancing, singing, rock bands, piano playing and an orchestra. Artwork was also displayed throughout the building.
OSSM Rowing Team Participates in Fall Regatta
Held in early October, the OKC Riversport Youth Rowing League’s fall Regatta featured OSSM’s largest group of competitors with more than 23 rowers. The teams hit the water with two full crews and a “combo boat.” OSSM A opened the day in the first heat with a second place finish of 2:07.3. Four heats later, OSSM B came in third at 2:42.9. In the following heat, the OSSM/Southeast combo boat [...]
Preview Day Offers Insight Into OSSM
More than 200 guests learned more about OSSM at the Annual Admission Preview Day for sophomores from around the state of Oklahoma. After a brief overview of the school and insight from both current students and alumni, families took student-led tours around the beautiful 32-acre campus. Admission season for Fall of 2020 is well underway. For more information, contact the Admission Office at 405-522-7802 or bill.kuehl@ossm.edu.
College Process Begins in Earnest
It's the most wonderful time of the year: college application submissions. Last year, OSSM students were accepted to 88 colleges and universities across the United States and matriculated to 27. The Class of 2020 has also been busy with a November 1 deadline for some applications. To date, seniors have submitted 180 college applications to 70 different institutions. Of these, 71 are early action or early decision. Overall 51 students [...]
A Tale of Two Boards
OSSM is the leading public high school in Oklahoma. It is led by a Board of Trustees that consists of 17 members (two of them OSSM alums) who are appointed by various legislative offices. Because of this, the Governing Board is non-partisan and includes representatives of higher education as well as common education leadership in Oklahoma. The OSSM Foundation Board, made up of 54 members, serves the school in a [...]
OSSM ACT Composite Rises
The results of the ACT tests were released this week to educational districts and schools. OSSM's Class of 2019 raised the school's composite confirming the hard work of OSSM faculty and staff in preparing students for college. "Hats off to the hard working and expert faculty at OSSM," said Jan Neufeld, VP of Academic Services. "Once again, you have shown how to prepare students to be ready for college." The [...]
Seniors Take Football Competition
To win OSSM's Annual Junior vs. Senior Flag Football Game a team must start quickly and maintain momentum. The seniors scored early and frequently to claim a 30-12 victory. It only took two plays and less than two minutes for the senior girls to post the first score. Sami Roberts took the handoff and scampered to the sideline where cruised past all defenders to the end zone for a 6-0 [...]
Admission Season Kicks Off with Student Shadows
It seems as though the school year has only begun but the Admission Office is already hard at work to bring the Class of 2022 to campus. Prospective students have begun to shadow current students on campus. During that day, they experience a day in the life of an OSSM student by attending classes and lunch. Additionally, the Annual Preview Day is November 16. This event is for sophomores and [...]
OSSM Alumnus Transforms Healthcare
Dr. Ryan Dennis is an OSSM alum (Class of 2001) and the CEO of Linear Health Sciences based in Oklahoma City, Okla. His company created a breakaway valve that separates when medical tubing gets caught or pulled too far, a common occurrence for patients and caregivers. Read his full story from the Oklahoman here.
Ron Mashore Addresses Weekly Assembly
Ron Mashore, P.E., consulting engineer and Adjunct Professor at OSSM, spoke to students on Wednesday at the weekly assembly. An experienced electronic engineer, Mr. Mashore encouraged the audience to explore various career opportunities in engineering and described his own experiences in the field. In addition to running his own consulting business for the past 15 years, he teaches "Introduction to Engineering" at OSSM and also serves on its Board of [...]
OSSM’s National Merit Semifinalists
Twenty-two Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2020 Competition for National Merit Scholarships. More than 16,000 semifinalists were identified by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in the 65th annual program. These high school seniors now have an opportunity to continue in the competition for 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million. More than 1.5 million juniors in about 21,000 high [...]
Mathemagician Arthur Benjamin to Present at Quantum Experience
Save the date of April 7 for Quantum Experience. The featured speaker, Dr. Benjamin, is described as a "Mathemagician Extraordinaire," and has been featured in Princeton Review, New york Times, USA Today and People Magazine. You can also check out one of his Ted Talks here. You won't want to miss this fun evening so mark your calendars now and watch for more information in the weeks to come.
International Night
Save the Date of Saturday, Oct. 19, for International Night. The event, held in the Great Hall, features food, dances, music, clothes, games and languages of different cultures around the world. At OSSM, it is the largest event of the year sponsored and run by the Parents' Association.
Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell visits Campus
Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell was on campus Monday. Mr. Pinnell is the 17th Lt. Governor of OK and also serves as Secretary of Tourism and Branding. OSSM is funded each year by the state legislature, and support of key government officials is important.
OSSM Experiences Highest Enrollment in School History
Demonstrating its ranking as a top public high school, OSSM experienced its highest enrollment for an incoming class for the fall of 2019. The Class of 2021 consists of 94 members, 49 female and 45 male. The students come from 24 Oklahoma counties and 32 different towns and cities. They represent 57 different high schools from throughout the state. The Class also includes eight international students from South Korea, also [...]
OSSM Named #1 Best Public High School in Oklahoma
OSSM was just named #1 Best Public High School in Oklahoma by Niche. With a student-teacher ratio of 6:1, OSSM offers an academically advanced curriculum in science and math to students from across the state. Congratulations to all faculty and staff who made this possible. Read more in USA Today.
Faculty Return to Campus
All OSSM faculty and staff were on campus today to welcome the start of a new academic year. Dr. Wang, president, met with faculty from the eight regional centers prior to the lunch for all faculty and staff. After his presentation, Dr. Wang personally provided $100 bills to each employee to help them celebrate. School officially starts on August 11 with the Annual Convocation Ceremony and honored guest Governor Kevin [...]
Governor Stitt to Present Governor’s Scholars @ Convocation
Convocation is a special ceremony that officially marks the beginning of the new school year. All OSSM students participate, and each member of the senior class receives a Governor’s Scholar certificate and medallion. The purpose of the event is to celebrate and recognize each student for their academic achievements and enrollment in OSSM. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt will be the honored guest at OSSM's annual convocation on Sunday, Aug. 11, [...]
OSSM Students Earn Best Engineering Computation @ National Competition
Nine students of the Oklahoma School of Science and Math earned top honors in the Engineering Computation contest at the national TEAM+S competition in Washington D.C. TEAMS is an annual STEM competition that challenges students to work collaboratively and apply math and science knowledge in practical, creative ways to solve +engineering challenges. “The TEAMS competition demonstrates to students how math and science with a focus on engineering make tangible differences [...]
OSSM Celebrates 36 Years
On Sunday, June 30, OSSM honors the 36th anniversary of HR1286--legislation that established the academic institution. Signed by Governor George Nigh and Secretary of State Phipps, the legislation was codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 1210.401 of Title 70. "A secondary school to be known as the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics is hereby established to be governed by a board of trustees as created in this section." [...]
30th Anniversary of Legislation
The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) was created through legislative action in 1983 by House Bill 1286. It was signed by Governor George Nigh on June 23 and the Secretary of State on June 30, 36 years ago today. The first class of 44 seniors from across the state graduated in 1992. Since then, OSSM has graduated more than 1700 students, with more than half of them still [...]
OSSM Students Participate in Lab Research through IRSP
Mentorships are a distinguishing component of the OSSM curricula. Through the program, students work with more than 60 academic institutions, businesses, nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the Oklahoma City area, earning the opportunity to work alongside professionals in many fields including research, medicine and engineering. For the past three weeks, 20 OSSM rising seniors participated in the Investigative Research Scholars Program (IRSP), a three-week offshoot of the mentorship program [...]
OSSM Embarks on Third Annual Exchange with German School
The student exchange between the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) and the Gymnasium Korntal-Münchingen (GKM), in Korntal-Münchingen, Germany facilitated through the German American Partnership Program (GAPP), celebrates its third year this June. From June 24 through July 10, 11 OSSM students will stay with host families while they attend school and visit Stuttgart, Frankfurt and other sites in the state of Baden-Württemberg. They will also have the opportunity to tour the Landtag (State Diet) where they can compare [...]
OSSM Hosts MS Students for Math and Science Workshops
Nearly 60 middle school students came to the OSSM campus today to sharpen their math skills at the Summer Math One-Day Workshop. They came from schools across the metro and enjoyed a number of hands-on activities. The event is free to all participants and taught by OSSM math faculty and other uniquely qualified math teachers. Additional math workshops will be held on June 20, 25 and 27 all from 9 [...]
OSSM Hosts 80 Teachers from Across Oklahoma @ Summer Institutes
OSSM hosted its annual state-wide institutes for Middle Division math and science teachers last week. During the five-day workshops, OSSM faculty taught new methods of teaching higher level math and science concepts to the more than 85 middle school teachers from 81 schools across Oklahoma in attendance. “Part of OSSM’s mission is to serve as a catalyst for advancing STEM education in Oklahoma through teacher training and development,” said Frank [...]
Dr. McCargish Named Oklahoma History Teacher of the Year
Michelle McCargish, Ph.D., has been named 2019 Oklahoma National History Day Teacher of the Year, an award sponsored by the Oklahoma Historical Society and Sonic America’s Drive-In. The History Teacher of the Year Award is given to the teacher who best exemplifies the mission of the Oklahoma National History Day (OkNHD) by using a social studies mindset to create students who think critically. Chosen by the OkNHD team, the prize [...]
It’s a Wrap. Have a great summer!
On Friday, the OSSM faculty and staff finished the year with a recap meeting. Each department presented the many student and faculty achievements of the year. If you're interested in learning more about OSSM, check out the myriad of summer events and activities on campus @ www.ossm.edu/summer-programs. We wish everyone a safe and festive summer and look forward to seeing you in August. #ossmedu #totallyossm
OSSM’s Dr. McCargish Named History Teacher of the Year
Michelle McCargish, Ph.D., was named 2019 Oklahoma History Teacher of the Year, an award sponsored by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Dr. McCargish, who holds a Master’s in American History with an emphasis on the Gilded Age and Progressive Era from Oklahoma State University, also completed her doctorate in 19th Century American History. Before joining OSSM, Michelle taught in higher education in both face-to-face and online classrooms. At [...]
Man’s Best Friends on Campus
The dogs of OSSM faculty and staff were put to work yesterday. This is finals week, and students were in need of some relaxation. Tito, Bailey, King, Lily, Buster, Murphy and others helped bring some fun to campus.
OSSM’s Class of 2019
OSSM's 28th graduation will be Saturday, May 25, @ 10 a.m. The ceremony will be held on the south side of the Oklahoma State Capitol. Congratulations to our 55 graduates who will attend colleges and universities in state and across the nation and have earned more than $11 million in scholarship offerings. For complete information on the Class of 2019 Graduation click here.
Graduation Activities Start Next Week
Seniors and their families are invited to a number of events to celebrate their graduates. After graduation rehearsal, the Parent Association is sponsoring the Senior Dinner. It will be held in the Great Hall on Friday, May 24, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on their time at OSSM. For more information on the dinner, click here. Graduation will be held at the [...]
Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Names Three OSSM Students as Academic All-Staters
The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence named its recipients of its prestigious 2019 Academic All-State Awards. Congratulations to Jeanette Hoang, Kevin Wiafe, and Tao Zhu. Overall, the 100 top public high school seniors, selected from 535 nominations statewide, hail from 83 schools in 75 Oklahoma school districts. The 2019 Academic All-State Class is the 33rd to be selected by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence. Since the award program’s inception in 1987, [...]
OSSM Regional Center in Drumright Celebrates Graduates
Congratulations to the 12 graduating seniors from the OSSM Regional Center in Drumright, Okla. Dr. Frank Wang, president of OSSM, conducted the ceremony held Wednesday, May 8.
Mentorship Program Leads to Real-Life Experience
Seniors described their experiences at the Annual Mentorship Symposium on Saturday. Mentorships ranged from working in the State Capitol to investment and architectural firms in the OKC metro, and each of the 18 students prepared a 15-minute presentation and took questions from the audience. Special thanks to Dr. Brent Richards, director of OSSM's mentorship program. OSSM’s mentorship program gives students opportunities to work on research projects with professional scientists and [...]
OSSM Class of 2019 College Acceptances
The final list of college acceptances is in and it's impressive. The students revealed their choices at the 2nd Annual College Signing Rally on May 3. Click here to see the full list.
Students Head to D.C. for National Competition
Four OSSM students and their coach traveled to Washington DC on Thursday to participate in the National Science Bowl Competition from April 25 through 29. Led by Dr. Rahman, Peter Ha, Brad Luo, Howard Zhong and William Wang qualified by winning the state championship in January. The U.S. Department of Energy sponsors the trip. The National Science Bowl is a nationwide academic competition that tests students' knowledge in all areas of [...]
OSSM Partners with Boeing to Enhance STEM Curriculum at Altus High School
The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) announced today its partnership with Boeing to offer advanced science and math classes to Altus High School students as well as students in the Altus area. OSSM will use the grant from Boeing to extend Altus High School’s STEM curriculum to include Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus BC, Multivariate Calculus, Calculus-Based Physics, AP Physics C Mechanics, AP Statistics, and AP Computer Science. [...]
OSSM Shines in State HOSA Competition
OSSM students earned several awards at the statewide HOSA competition. An international student organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Education Division of ACTE, HOSA promotes career opportunities in the health care industry and seeks to enhance delivery of quality health care. During the three-day event held in Norman, Okla., Pooja V. won fourth place in Epidemiology; Jeanette H. earned second place in Medical Law [...]
Quantum Experience Raises Funds for OSSM
Tuesday, March 26, was the night of the annual Quantum Experience hosted on campus by the OSSM Foundation. The evening started with a reception in the OSSM Senator Bernice Shedrick library and continued with dinner and a program in the Great Hall. Shelly M. Finley '93 presented her experiences working with the University of Oklahoma's Geostationary Carbon Cycle Observatory and also described her time working with the Amundsen-Scott South Pole [...]
Congratulations Questbridge Recipients
Questbridge Recipients for 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Four OSSM Students Announced as Questbridge Recipients Oklahoma City, OK. (December 12, 2018) – The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) announced today that four of its students are Questbridge National College Match Scholarship Recipients. The four OSSM recipients were: Attaira Prince, Grinnell College (Grinnell, IA) of Oklahoma City; Peter Ha, Northwestern University (Evanston, IL) of Muskogee; Jacquelyn Tafoya, Oberlin [...]
MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH CONTEST – AN “AWESOME” CONTEST – MARCH 30TH
2019 OSSM Middle School Math Contest - An "Awesome" Contest March 30, 2019 This mathematics competition is for all of Oklahoma’s 6th, 7th and 8th grade students Practice tests are now available at https://www.ossm.edu/math-contest-practice-tests/
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Congrats to 17 National Merit Semifinalists!
Semifinalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Competition Oklahoma City, OK. (September 12, 2018) –Seventeen juniors from Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) have been named Semifinalists in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Competition. These academically talented high school students have the opportunity to continue in the competition for 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million. The seventeen Semifinalists from OSSM include Albany Blackburn (Deer [...]
Extended Weekend Dates at a Glance
Extended Weekends, Breaks, Finals and End of School Dates September 1-3 Extended Weekend October 20-22 Extended Weekend Nov. 17-25 Fall Break Dec. 10-14 Finals Dec. 15- Jan. 6 Winter Break Jan. 19-21 Extended Weekend Feb. 16-18 Extended Weekend Mar. 16-24. Spring Break April 20-23 Extended Weekend May 11-13 Extended Weekend May 20-24 Finals May 25 Commencement
Governor’s Scholarship Award Program
Governor's Scholarship Award Program Background Students selected to attend the Oklahoma School of Science and Math (OSSM) based upon their high academic potential and achievement receive a two year immersive and highly challenging high school academic experience that is second to none, public or private, in the United States. With tuition, room and board paid by the State of Oklahoma or through private philanthropy, a student's selection to OSSM is, in fact, [...]
Focus on Faculty: Dr. Wang
Focus on Faculty: Dr. Wang Dr. Wang is the president of the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics.
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