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KTEN.com
Ardmore schools OK contract to fix high school water damage
ARDMORE, Okla. (KTEN) — Ardmore City Schools board of trustees has accepted a bid to repair damage to the high school from a massive water leak back in March. Thompson General Contracting will do the job for $295,585. That company had the lowest bid out of three applicants.
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Chickasaw Nation Preschool in Ada Graduates 54 Students
ADA, Okla — Chickasaw Nation Governor Emeritus Bill Anoatubby and Governor Chris Anoatubby distributed diplomas to 54 eager graduates of Chickasaw Nation Preschool May 15 before a large crowd packed into the Chickasaw Nation Community Center. Graduates were resplendent in cardinal-colored caps and gowns marching in single file before...
bryancountypatriot.com
Southeastern announces 2026 class of Distinguished Alumni
DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University will honor six Distinguished Alumni as part of homecoming festivities scheduled for October 23-24. The 2026 Distinguished Alumni class consists of:. John Aldridge (‘82) has transformed the music industry as a musician, educator, drum historian, business mentor, and technical expert. Not long...
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KPS Board of Education approves employment
The monthly Kingston Public School Board of Education meeting was called to order at 6:00 a.m. by Board President Michael Herndon. At the May 12 meeting, boardmembersapprovedthe reemployment of temporary and retired certified personnel listed on Schedule A, except for one first-year temporary contract. The board also approved the hiring of five certified employees and four non-certified employees for the upcoming school year.
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Oklahoma Voice
Durant teacher with unconventional classroom wins Oklahoma Teacher of the Year
OKLAHOMA CITY — Rather than having desks and chairs, Kasey Bennett’s classroom is “one giant makerspace.” The 2026 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year has a long work station in her room at Northwest Heights Elementary in Durant where her students learn robotics, electrical circuits, computer coding, agriculture and other hands-on projects where “they never know […]
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Paoli school board hires new superintendent
Paoli public schools will begin the new school year in August with a new superintendent at the helm. The Paoli Board of Education approved the hire of Albert McReynolds as superintendent of schools during a special meeting May 29. McReynolds, whose contract begins July 1, will replace outgoing superintendent David Morris. Morris’ resignation, effective June 30, was accepted by the school board during the April 13 regular meeting. He has served as superintendent with the district since 2015.
mariettamonitor.com
Marietta schools add six teachers
At their monthly meeting, Marietta Public Schools moved one step closer to being fully staffed for the 2026-27 school year when the board members approved six new teachers. Following the executive session to discuss each prospective new employee, the board voted to hire Kim McClemore, primary teacher; Balie Casey, primary teacher’s aide; and Jacobi Couch, Britney Green, Arieanna Thigpen and Skylia Aycox, all middle school teachers.
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Durant educator wins 2026 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year award
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - A Durant elementary school teacher took home the 2026 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year award. Durant Public Schools announced that Kasey Bennett, a STEM teacher at Northwest Heights Elementary School, won the Teacher of the Year award Friday night. Bennett was one of ten finalists for...
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Live gunfire used in Marietta school safety demo showcasing new survival technology
MARIETTA, Okla. - A school safety exercise complete with live rounds was fired inside the hallways of Marietta High School. The district held a demonstration this week of their recently installed survival technology. The “Go To Green” technology is unique because it responds to the sound of live gunfire which...
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosts ‘Battle at the Border’ featuring Texas vs Oklahoma high school all-star games
BURKBURNETT (KFDX/KJTL) — Texoma’s local Fellowship of Christian Athletes organization is hosting its annual ‘Battle at the Border’ high school all-star games. Pitting student-athletes from Texas against their counterparts from Oklahoma, the FCA hosts all-star games in volleyball, baseball, softball, basketball and football. Volleyball | Match #1 | Oklahoma def. Texas 28-26, 25-15Volleyball | Match […]
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Stratford High names spring Students of the Month
As the school year draws to a close, Stratford High School is recognizing Spring 2026 Students of the Month. SHS Students of the Month are nominated and selected based on attendance, scholarship, leadership, school spirit, personality and attitude. April Students of the Month are seniors Ryleigh Ardery and Maddox Smithwick...
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Elmore City-Pernell educators receive Fund for Teachers Fellowships
OKLAHOMA CITY —Elmore City-Pernell teachers Tina Casey and Catherine Johnson are among 14 Oklahoma educators who will embark on self-designed professional development experiences this summer after receiving fellowships from Fund for Teachers. Casey and Johnson will use the fellowship grant to research across England, Scotland and France the lives...
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Pauls Valley High School Crochet Club warms hearts at The Willows
Members of the Pauls Valley High School Crochet Club dedicated their time and talents this school year to a heartwarming community service project: crafting cozy 'lapghans' (lap-sized afghans) for residents of The Willows Assisted Living Center. Throughout the year, club members channeled their skills into crocheting as many blankets as...
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Southwest Oklahoma teachers selected for Colonial Williamsburg fellowship
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) — Five Southwest Oklahoma educators have been selected for a fellowship program at the Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute of Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia this summer. The teachers are Mandy Bonadonna of Elgin Middle School, Monica Peevyhouse of Frederick Elementary School, Kristin Reid of Elgin...
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TISD to end in budget surplus
Tioga ISD will likely owe money to the state again this year, as it is likely to be paid about $500,000 - $600,000 more than it should receive based on actual enrollment numbers for the 2025-26 school year. Despite that, the district is “headed down a good surplus budget track...