We are proud to annouce Mrs. Ranada Adams as a 2025 OSSBA All-State Board Member!!

“Poteau has never had an OSSBA All-State Board of Education recipient; this award started in 1991.  There are 5 All-State Board Members chosen per year for the State of Oklahoma.  Poteau Public Schools is honored to have Ranada Adams representing Poteau as our board president and 2025 OSSBA All-State Board Member.

Congratulations Mrs. Adams, I am so thankful for all you do to make Poteau Public Schools a great district for our students and employees.” -Scott Kempenich

Mrs. Adams has faithfully served our School Board since 2014 and is currently serving as president.  Our Board works together wonderfully under the leadership of Mrs. Adams for the benefit of our entire school district.
When asked what her favoirte part of being on the school board is, she responded “My favorite part of being on the school board is having a front row seat to all of the successes our students and how dedicated our faculty and staff are to helping our students reach those achievements.  It is amazing to see all the love, sacrifices and work that the faculty, administration and staff put into our students at Poteau Public Schools.  It is an amazing place to serve.  Proud to be a Pirate!”

Mrs. Adams does an amazing job in helping to lead our distric and community.  Our school board works together and has an open communication because of the leadership Mrs. Adams displays on a consistent basis.  EVERY PIRATE, EVERYDAY!