By BRIAN D. KING
bking@tahlequahdailypress.com
HEROKEE Elementary
CSchool welcomed Joy Hofmeister, Oklahoma superintendent of public instruction, who came to learn from after-school programs at Tahlequah Public Schools.
During her time at the school, she spoke to school administrators on topics ranging from the TPS backpack program to the supper program.
TPS has around 3,500 enrolled children, 700 of whom stay after school. Cherokee Elementary has 240 students enrolled in its after-school program, but on any given day, about 180 stay.
The supper program allows students to enjoy a free meal at the school.
“It is huge; we serve a hot meal every day through the supper program,” said Heather Taylor, coordinator for 21st Century Grants who has run the afterschool program. “For a lot of these kids, it is the last meal they get.”
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