Fort Gibson Public Schools cancels class for Tuesday, May 20, after severe storms

Fort Gibson Public Schools has canceled classes for Tuesday, May 20, 2025, after a severe storm caused damage on Monday.

Monday, May 19th 2025, 7:43 pm

By: Drake Johnson

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TULSA, Okla. -

A severe storm left damage across parts of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, on Monday, and now the local school district is canceling classes.

"Our hearts are with everyone affected by the recent storm that swept through our town," Fort Gibson Public Schools posted on social media. "Due to the extent of the storm damage and out of an abundance of caution, Fort Gibson Schools will be cancelled for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 20, to allow time for recovery and to ensure everyone’s safety.

Photos shared to News On 6 show homes damaged and trees downed.

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Drake Johnson

Drake Johnson is a Digital Content Producer at Griffin Media. He joined the team in July 2021 after graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in journalism. Drake is a longtime Oklahoman, growing up in Owasso and graduating from OHS in 2016. When not covering the news, he enjoys watching the Sooners and OKC Thunder, plus spending time with family and friends in the state and traveling across the country.