STAR Program

An incentive program for Choctaw members enrolled in grades 2 through 12 that rewards students for academic excellence and encourages success in the classroom.

ELIGIBILITY

• Students must be enrolled in grades 2-12 and possess a Choctaw Nation tribal membership card.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply in the Chahta Achvffa member portal. Application Dates:

• Jan. 1 – April 1 (for the previous Fall semester)
• June 1 – Sept. 1 (for the previous Spring semester)

Please contact the program for a paper application.

APPLY ONLINE—The parent/guardian is now responsible for filling out all information on-line.  If you need help or more information, contact Royce Bell-Indian Ed coordinator or Celia Abernathy, Counselor.  Phone—918-969-2341 (school)

STAR Program
PO Box 1210
Durant, OK 74702

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Incentives are given twice a year at the end of each semester for the following academic achievements:

• All A’s: $50 gift card
• All A’s and B’s: $25 gift card
• Perfect Attendance: $25 gift card

Tuesday, October 17, representatives from Choctaw Nation will be at school to talk to High School.

Choctaw Nation College Connect

To view flier, click on link---https://files.gabbart.com/924/choctaw_connect.pdf

Choctaw Code Talkers

Learn more about the famous WWI and WWII Choctaw Code Talkers.  The link below is about  Joseph Oklahombi from Bokchitao, Oklahoma and was the most-decorated WWI soldier from Oklahoma.

https://youtu.be/SR0bKrVr2JI
 

Oklahoma Cherokee Nation

Click on the link below to find out more about the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma. Many of our student are of Cherokee descent and will find this information very interesting.

https://www.cherokee.org/