From first steps to graduation walks, John Rex students don't just attend school in downtown OKC - they become part of its story. Today, we celebrate our 8th Grade class and the c...

John Rex Charter School is excited to announce the start of the 2026–2027 application and enrollment season, offering families an opportunity to join our vibrant downtown learning...

Fall is here, and it’s the perfect time to make our outdoor spaces shine! Join us for John Rex Garden Beautification Day on Saturday, November 8, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM . ...

Middle School Girls! You've got some new Fall Break plans with First Serve! October 16 & 17 from 1:00-5:00 PM! In partnership with Body Confident Sport, First Serve OKC is h...

At John Rex Charter Schools, we believe every student deserves engaging, supportive learning experiences every day. Substitute teachers play a vital role in making this possible —...

We are excited to announce the winners of the Seeds for Hope art and writing contest, celebrated today at our morning Blast Off assembly. Congratulations to our talented students f...

John Rex Elementary School students recently joined OKC Beautiful in a hands-on tree planting event, where nine trees were donated and planted on their school grounds. During inte...

It’s planting season at John Rex Elementary School! Over 500 students will roll up their sleeves and begin planting seeds in our greenhouse. Our middle school students partnered wi...

Excitement filled the air in the second-grade launcher as students welcomed local children's author Eileen Hobbs for a special visit. Hobbs, known for her engaging and adventuro...

On November 20th, John Rex Elementary proudly hosted its first-ever Scarecrow Contest, a celebration of creativity, sustainability, and community spirit. Over the course of two we...

This fall, our 4th-grade classes participated in a unique partnership connecting students and scientists across North America to track the monarch butterfly’s remarkable migration...

John Rex Charter School (JRCS) celebrated today the official opening of its Urban Learning Greenhouse and C.D. & Leona Welchel Garden. Located on the JRCS Elementary School proper...

This week our Enrichment Coordinator tagged our first group of Monarch Butterflies as a part of our Butterfly Garden. These butterflies are migrating south to Mexico and South Ame...

Our partner Dental 32 gave to the Catalyst Education Fund, directing their donation to John Rex! 100% of their gift supports our school. Visit www.catalystedfund.org to see how ...