April 21, 2025
If you had told me a year ago that I’d be in the classroom but bringing my love for horses with me, I might have raised an eyebrow. After serving as the Equine Specialist here at Cookson Hills, I stepped into a new role as the Kindergarten and First Grade teacher in January of 2024. … Continue reading From the Barn to the Classroom: How Equine Science Is Growing Little Hearts and Big Minds
November 26, 2024
Interview by: Sarah Curry Earlier this year, I sat down with two former students of Cookson Hills, Jacob and Bailey (Asbell) Spangler. They shared their stories during our Open Home event in March and there wasn’t a dry eye in the room. Jacob and Bailey’s stories highlight the transformative power of a supportive and Christ-focused … Continue reading Where Are They Now? The Inspirational Stories of Jacob & Bailey Spangler
November 25, 2024
Hi, I am Maya. I am bi-lingual, a classically trained pianist, artist, and child of God. I love my family profoundly. When I came to Cookson Hills two years ago, I saw a Gratitude Report and I scoffed, saying, “I’ll fail whatever assignment that is.” But here I am, two years later, filled with gratitude … Continue reading Maya’s Better Story
November 25, 2024
Lexi’s story I was born to two drug-addicted parents. By my first birthday, I had been in foster care. It wouldn’t be long before I reunited with my mother, but that wouldn’t last long until I was back in foster care again. Despite all the pain, the voice I wanted in my life was my … Continue reading My Better Song
April 29, 2024
Wednesday, March 6th, the Oklahoma Baptist University Symphonic Winds Ensemble came to our campus and partnered with our band department to host a united concert! Our students worked with the OBU students in rehearsals and sectionals throughout the day. Their hard work culminated with an incredible concert for all in the Gym. It was great … Continue reading Incredible Combined Concert with OBU
April 10, 2024
Children from hard places often struggle with regulating their emotions and bodies due to deficits in their sensory development. We are all familiar with the five senses: seeing, touching, hearing, smelling, and tasting. But did you know we have three other internal senses that help us organize our world and regulate our bodies and emotions? … Continue reading Using sensory-friendly items for development
February 13, 2024
“On behalf of the Killion and Cole Families, we are honored to be here. We are truly humbled by this counseling center dedication and ribbon-cutting event. Cookson Hills meant so much to my parents. It was an integral part of their lives, which also became a part of Carol’s and my life, then our spouses … Continue reading Killion Family Counseling Center Dedication
January 05, 2024
As told by Student Ambassador Maya This year, on a brisk day in mid-November, all the Cookson Hills students got out of school early. The staff packed up, and all headed to downtown Oklahoma City to the International Conference on Missions (ICOM). There, one could find hundreds of booths for all kinds of missions and … Continue reading International Conference on Missions
December 26, 2023
Seven students went Christmas Caroling to a few of Cookson Hills’ faithful supporters, the week before Christmas. They hoped to bring them some cheer during the holidays. But what our students experienced was something much more meaningful than they could have imagined. You see, we live 10 minutes away from the middle of nowhere, and … Continue reading Christmas Caroling
