Jenks Daily Brief: Student March, School Safety, and Weekend Events

Good morning, Jenks

It’s Saturday in Jenks, and the week is ending with big conversations about student activism, school safety, and what’s happening around town.

Students march downtown over immigration policy

On Friday afternoon, Jenks High School students walked out of class and marched through the downtown area to protest federal immigration enforcement and the Trump administration’s stance on immigration. According to local reports, students carried homemade signs, chanted along Main Street, and some waved the Mexican flag as they moved through the business district.

Students said they wanted to show support for immigrant families in the community and call for changes to how immigration laws are enforced. School administrators were present outside and, while they did not authorize the walkout, they worked to keep students safe and encourage a return to class once the demonstration wound down.

Substitute teacher barred from Jenks Public Schools

Jenks Public Schools officials say a substitute teacher will no longer work in the district after a group of sixth grade students at West Intermediate reported inappropriate comments and physical contact in class. The students told staff the substitute made remarks about clothing while touching one student’s back, which prompted them to alert another teacher.

The district says administrators and counselors responded the same day, gathered statements from students, and notified parents of those involved. Following the internal investigation, officials decided the substitute will not return to any Jenks campuses. The district emphasized that student safety is its top priority, that all substitutes must pass background checks, and that details of the investigation are protected as confidential educational records.

On today’s local calendar

Jenks Community Education continues its February drivers education course for high school students, with a Saturday session scheduled this morning. The program combines classroom instruction with behind-the-wheel training and includes a state work-zone safety component required for young drivers.

Looking ahead, the Oklahoma Aquarium is preparing for its annual SPLASH! fundraiser on March 7, an evening, 21-plus event featuring local food, drinks, live entertainment, and after-hours access to the exhibits. Proceeds support scholarships that help students from underserved schools visit the aquarium.

Sources

• https://krmg.com/2026/02/06/jenks-students-march-downtown-to-protest-ice-trump-administration/
• https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/substitute-teacher-banned-from-jenks-public-schools-after-student-complaints
• https://jenksps.ce.eleyo.com/search
• https://www.okaquarium.org/243/SPLASH