Symone Talley is a second-generation OKCPS student-athlete. In this Why We Care interview, the Classen SAS High School at Northeast softball player talks about why sports and Oklahoma City Public Schools are so important to her and her family.
Brenda Hernandez is a proud U.S. Grant Lady General—Class of 1997! She cares because sports taught her the importance of perseverance and gave her the confidence to chase her goals.
Star Spencer graduates Ayana and Duce Talley care because they grew up playing sports in OKCPS and now their daughters are learning the same life lessons they did more than 20 years ago.
Sam Mayes, a Franchise Sports Radio host and former OSU All-American, explains why he cares about giving every kid an equal opportunity to play sports.
Fields & Futures is excited to announce a major gift from Oklahoma City-based Lopez Foods, Inc. supporting improvements and continued maintenance at U.S. Grant High School. In recognition of their gift, the Lopez Foods Sports Complex is scheduled for completion by Fall 2021.
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt explains why sports have a lifelong impact on children's lives and how building athletic fields is an investment in our city's future.
In this inspiring "Why We Care" campaign feature film, Oklahoma City leaders deliver personal messages of love and support to four young OKCPS student-athletes, letting them know an entire city is cheering them on, in school and in life.
The Why We Care campaign debuts November 9th with a 7-minute feature film. Watch the campaign teaser video to see how sports connect one generation of leaders to the next.
In this OKCPS student-athlete interview, we chat with Aiden Kirkpatrick, a cross-country runner at Classen SAS High School at Northeast, about the importance of running in his life.
Oklahoma City community leaders, including Mayor David Holt, OKCPS Superintendent Sean McDaniel, and Fields & Futures Co-Founder Tim McLaughlin, break ground on the new sports complex partnership project at Southern Oaks Park.
