PRESS RELEASE: OKCPS announces new Principal for Belle Isle Enterprise High School


Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) sends this information as posted below:


(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK) Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) is pleased to announce the hiring of Michael DeForest as Principal of Belle Isle Enterprise High School, set to open in Fall 2027. With 15 years of experience in education and school leadership, DeForest brings a strong commitment to student success in his role as the founding principal of the new school.

DeForest began his career in OKCPS as a classroom teacher at Roosevelt Middle School before earning his master’s degree in School Administration from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 2014. Over the past nine years, he has held multiple leadership roles in Edmond Public Schools, most recently as Principal of Summit Middle School. Continuing his commitment to lifelong learning, DeForest began doctoral studies in Education Leadership at Southern Nazarene University in the summer of 2024 and is on track to complete his degree in 2027.

“I’ve been fortunate to work alongside some incredible educators and families, and the opportunity to return home to OKCPS and lead the new Belle Isle Enterprise High School is truly special,” said DeForest. “I’m excited to serve this community and help foster Belle Isle in becoming OKC’s first choice for families.”

The new high school, funded through the OKCPS 2022 Bond, will be located at 221 E. Wilshire Boulevard and serve students in grades 9-12. The $70 million project, designed by GH2 Architects and managed by Timberlake Construction, will provide an innovative learning environment with a focus on leadership, advanced academics, fine arts and athletics.

The new campus will blend natural beauty with state-of-the-art facilities, offering a dynamic and inspiring learning environment.

Families interested in learning more about Belle Isle Enterprise Middle School and submitting an application can call the school at (405) 587-6600 or visit www.okcps.org/BelleIsle.


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