Indian Education (Title VI) / JOM
The Indian Education Committee works to develop educational programs designed to meet the specialized and unique educational needs of Indian children, and approves all programs and budgets funded by the Johnson-O'Malley Program (JOM).
The committee consists of elected parents and guardians of Indian students who are enrolled in schools that are receiving funding under the JOM program.
Johnson O’Malley (JOM) is a federally-funded program which provides supplemental education programs for Native American students attending public schools. Schools receive funds based on the number of Native American students attending each school. Funds must be used to supplement the education of the Native American students. Examples of programs are: tutoring, school supplies, incentives, and field trips.
Upcoming Events
JOM Supplies for the 2018-2019 School Year
Tahlequah Public Schools Johnson O’Malley Program is proud to be able to assist with providing school supplies for our JOM eligible students! JOM school supplies will be handed out for JOM eligible students at the Elementary, Middle School and High School at our Open House/
Summer Socials on August 13 and 14 4:30-6:30 pm. We encourage you and your family to attend this important event. Please look for your child’s school to see where the supplies will be located at the various summer socials. You will need to pick up the JOM supplies at the school site where your child is enrolled.
Cherokee and Heritage Elementary-Stage area in the Cafeteria.
Greenwood Elementary-Large lobby area by the Principal’s office.
Tahlequah Middle School-Room 31
Tahlequah High School-JOM Office/Room 222.
The Pre-K Center will have their Open House/Summer Social on August 9, 2018. JOM Supplies for our youngest eligible students will be delivered to each classroom within the first few weeks of school.
If you have any questions about eligibility, please contact Sherri Kelley at kelleys@tahlequahschools.org or 918-458-4100, ext. 1834.
What’s in the Box?
JOM Supplies 2018-2019
Pre-K
1 pocket folder
2 bottle glue
12 glue sticks
1 set 16 count water color paints
2 box 24 count crayons
1 box 8 count skinny crayons
1 pair small scissors
2 dry erase markers
Kindergarten
1 set 16 count water color paints
1 pair small scissors
1 box 8 count markers
2 boxes 24 count crayons
12 glue sticks
12 pencils
1 large pink eraser
2 expo markers
1st grade
2 pocket folders with brads
1 small scissor
6 glue sticks
1 bottle glue
24 #2 wooden pencils
2 boxes 24 count crayons
1 box 8 count markers
12 pencil top erasers
2 expo markers
2nd grade
1 wide ruled spiral notebook
4 pocket folders with brads
1 box 8 count markers
2 boxes 24 count crayons
24 #2 wooden pencils
12 glue sticks
1 pair large scissors
1 package wide ruled paper
1 package 3x5 index cards
4 expo markers
3rd grade
4 pocket folders with brads (various colors)
1 pair large scissors
2 boxes 24 count crayons
1 box 12 count colored pencils
1 wide ruled spiral
48 #2 pencils
1 pencil bag
2 packages wide ruled notebook paper
1 non-spiral composition book
2 expo markers
4 glue sticks
4th grade
1 pencil bag
4 pocket folders with brads
2 boxes 24 count crayons
2 packages wide ruled loose notebook paper
1 wide ruled spiral
48 #2 wooden pencils
1 pair large scissors
8 glue sticks
2 highlighters
1 package 3x5 note cards
1 -1 inch three ring binder
2 expo markers
1 package colored pencils
5th grade
1 ruler
1 protractor
6 glue sticks
1 pair large scissors
48 #2 wooden pencils
2 packages wide ruled notebook paper
1 hardback binder
2 composition books
2 dry erase markers
6th grade
2 package 12 count colored pencils
2 highlighters
48 #2 wooden pencils
4 packages wide ruled notebook paper
10 pocket folders with brads
1- 3 ring binder
1 pencil bag
2 expo markers
7th grade
48 #2 pencils
2 packages of loose notebook paper
1 package colored pencils
6 red pens
1 – 2” three ring binder with pockets
2 pocket folders
1 pencil bag
1 ruler
1 composition notebook
1 expo marker
2 highlighters
1 bottle glue
8th grade
1 - 2” 3 ring binder with pockets
1 – 1” 3 ring binder
2 wide ruled spiral notebooks
1 pencil bag
1 pkg 3x5 index cards
24 #2 pencils
2 packages loose leaf notebook paper
1 paper dividers
9-12 grades-as needed depending on class
2 packages loose notebook paper
2 college ruled spirals
2 mechanical pencils
12 pencils
2 black pens
1 – 3 ring binder
| Director of Indian Ed | Tanya Jones |
| Title VI/JOM Coordinator | Sherri Kelley |
| Cultural Specialists | Katie Penland |
Title VI 2017-18 Committee
| Chairperson | Mark Vance |
| Vice Chair | Alayna Farris |
| Secretary | Leah Matlock |
| Parent-at-large | Bryan Shade, Rae Wacoche, Jennifer Shade |
| Teacher Representative | Nikki Molloy |
| Student Representative | Angel Washington |
JOM 2017-18 Committee
| Chairperson | JoLynda McMurtrey |
| Vice Chair | Stacie Baker |
| Secretary | Candy Gifford |
| Member | Tyler Wagers |
The Cherokee Nation has expanded its concurrent enrollment to cover Cherokee citizens in their junior year of high school. Home-schooled students may also receive funds.
Cherokee Nation juniors and seniors who live within the tribe’s 14-county jurisdiction are eligible, as well as students living in contiguous counties.
Applications will be accepted for the fall semester. For eligibility information, call the Cherokee Nation College Resource Center at (800) 256-0671 ext. 5465 or ext. 5322.
