Daposka Ahnkodapi Elementary
About
𐓈𐒰𐓄𐓂𐓆𐒼𐒰 𐒰͘𐒼𐓂𐓈𐒰𐓬𐒻 (Our School), is an educational facility serving Osage children ranging in age from 6 weeks old through 7th grade. 𐓈𐒰𐓄𐓂𐓆𐒼𐒰 𐒰͘𐒼𐓂𐓈𐒰𐓬𐒻 provides a place where children can begin to learn the Osage language, at a preverbal age, by hearing the Osage language spoken for several hours each day. By immersing students in the Osage language and culture, and providing them with opportunities to explore and learn each day, their self-esteem and Osage identity of our next generation will be strengthened.
Contact Information
Superintendent: Patrick Martin
Email: Patrick.Martin@osagenation-nsn.gov
Phone: 918-287-5320
Executive Assistant: Teresa Gorr
Email: daposkaahnkodapi@osagenation-nsn.gov
Phone: 918-287-9772 - Fax: 918-287-5244
Locations:
6 weeks-Kindergarten: 1421 Grandview Avenue, Pawhuska, OK 74056
1st Grade-7th Grade: 128 W. 15th Street, Pawhuska, OK 74056
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to contact our office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (CST).
SUPERINTENDENT: PATRICK MARTIN
ABOUT SUPERINTENDENT MARTIN | I am Osage on my Father’s side. His Grandmother (Clementine Plomondain) and Grandfather (Ernest Mongrain) were both original allottees. She was from Grayhorse and he was from Pawhuska. My Father grew up in Pawhuska and Fairfax. They eventually moved to Tulsa and my Grandmother brought us to Pawhuska for the dances when I was growing up. I went to school in Tulsa and college in Kansas. I always had an interest in learning languages and spent about ten years oversees teaching English and learning languages – Spanish, French, Italian, German, Latin and Chinese. When I returned to Oklahoma, I married and started my teaching career in Tulsa. Eventually, I went into school administration and served as Principal for about 16 years. I am very happy to work at the Daposka Ahnkodapi now to learn and teach Wazhazhe Ea. My wife, Ashley, and I have raised four wonderful kids.
The ultimate goal of 𐓈𐒰𐓄𐓂𐓆𐒼𐒰 𐒰⌃𐒼𐓂𐓈𐒰𐓬𐒻 is to expand the facility to include Osage children from ages 6 weeks through 12th grade.
To enroll your child at 𐓈𐒰𐓄𐓂𐓆𐒼𐒰 𐒰⌃𐒼𐓂𐓈𐒰𐓬𐒻 please complete the application and other documents found below. Applications and supporting enrollment documents may be hand-delivered or mailed to 128 W. 15th Street Pawhuska, Okla. 74056.
IN THE NEWS:
Osage Nation’s Immersion School, Daposka Ahnkodapi, Receives Accreditation
Enrollment Documents
- Daposka Ahnkodapi Enrollment Packet
- Parent Language Log
- Permission to Administer Medication
- Medical Exemption Vaccination Form
Handbook and Academic Calendar
- Daposka Ahnkodapi Elementary School Parent Handbook 2023-2024 updated July 2023
- Academic Calendar 2024-2025
𐓈𐒰𐓄𐓂𐓆𐒼𐒰 𐒰⌃𐒼𐓂𐓈𐒰𐓬𐒻 Administration encourages the resolution of issues on an informal basis whenever possible. However, if it is not possible, a formal grievance may be filed by completing the following form. If you have any questions, please refer to page 23 of the Parent Handbook regarding the grievance process.