Awards & Scholarships

OASSP High School Principal of the Year

Mr. Jason Hayes, Principal of Santa Fe High School in Edmond Public Schools, is honored to be the 2025 OASSP High School Principal of the Year. For the past 13 years, he has led Santa Fe with heart and purpose, focusing on building a school culture where both students and staff feel safe, supported, and empowered to succeed. Through the Safe and Civil Schools initiative, he helped launch the school’s core values— “Protect the PACK,” which stands for Practice Respect, Accept Responsibility, Commit to Excellence, and Keep It Classy—values that students and staff live by every day. Under his leadership, the school has consistently earned top marks on the State Report Card and thrives as a collaborative learning community where teachers work together to meet the needs of every learner. Whether it's creating daily Advisory Time to support struggling students or staying late on Wednesdays for tutoring with honor society volunteers, Mr. Hayes leads by example, always putting students first. 

OASSP Assistant Principal of the Year

Mrs. Jaime Griggs, Assistant Principal at Tecumseh High School, is the 2025 OASSP High School Assistant Principal of the Year. For the past seven years, she has helped shape a vibrant school culture while playing a leading role in expanding the school’s STEM program, including launching a student-led radio class that connected with astronauts on the International Space Station. Her forward-thinking leadership also introduced a community internship initiative, giving students meaningful, real-world experiences that build critical skills such as adaptability, leadership, and problem-solving. Mrs. Griggs is passionate about building strong relationships and creating a supportive environment where students and staff feel safe, respected, and valued. Through the implementation of a clear behavior matrix and restorative practices, she has fostered a culture grounded in responsibility, empathy, and mutual respect, ensuring every student is equipped for both academic and personal success.