Tulsa, OK, October 6, 2026 —

Tulsa Public Schools (TPS) has announced plans to hold a community meeting to discuss a significant proposal that could lead to the closure of 17 schools within the district. The meeting is scheduled to take place at Sequoyah Hills Baptist Church.

The proposed closures would affect a substantial number of educational facilities across the district. Among the schools slated for potential closure is Sequoyah Elementary, which is located at the same site as the community meeting venue. The church, Sequoyah Hills Baptist Church, will serve as the location where TPS officials are expected to present details about the proposal and gather public input.

Details regarding the specific criteria for school selection, the projected timeline for any potential closures, and the rationale behind the proposal were not fully elaborated in the announcement for the meeting. The primary objective of the gathering at Sequoyah Hills Baptist Church is to facilitate a discussion between the school district and the community regarding the proposed consolidation or closure of these 17 schools.

Information regarding the number of students, staff, or educational programs that would be impacted by these potential closures has not been specified. The community meeting is intended to be a forum for residents, parents, educators, and students to voice their concerns and ask questions directly to Tulsa Public Schools representatives about the future of the affected schools.

Further information regarding the specific date and time of the community meeting at Sequoyah Hills Baptist Church, as well as the full list of schools proposed for closure, is expected to be released by Tulsa Public Schools. The district has indicated that community feedback gathered during this meeting will be a component of their decision-making process.


Story summarized from the original created by Isabel Flores on www.kjrh.com, see more information here.

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