Choctaw Nation
Kelsey Brown
DURANT – The Choctaw Nation is providing washable masks for Native American students scheduled to return to school. The masks will be offered through schools within Choctaw Nation jurisdiction. The masks will be available to students as they pick up school supplies through their respective school’s Johnson O’Malley (JOM) Program Coordinator.
The Choctaw Nation Office of Emergency Management and Education Department are coordinating with JOM programs across the Choctaw Nation to ensure the masks are distributed to students. The masks are designed to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
For more information, contact your local school’s JOM program. JOM school administrators may contact the Choctaw Nation JOM Office at 1-800-522-6170 extensions 2423 or 2213.