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Fry Named Recipient Of Tiger Heart Award

Wednesday, August 17 by Lyman James

Micah Fry, the Workforce & Community Education Assistant/Golden Tigers Coordinator at Cowley College, was recently named the recipient of the fall 2022 Tiger Heart Award.According to a news release from the college, the award is presented each semester to an employee that has gone above and beyond to help a fellow employee, therefore exhibiting... Read More.

Dexter Shop Teacher Named National Finalist For Harbor Freight ‘Tools For Schools’ Award

Sunday, July 3 by Lyman James

A Dexter High School industrial technology teacher has been named a national finalist for a teaching award.According to a news release from Harbor Freight Tools, Brian Kuntz is one of 50 finalists across the country for the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools prize for Teaching Excellence."This year a record 768 applications were received from... Read More.

Golden Apple Award Presented

Tuesday, December 14 by Lyman James

Promotions Coordinator, Christi Lungren, for 104.7 The Bull and 1230 WBBZ presented the "Golden Apple Award" to Title I East Middle School Teaching Assistant, Rosemary Hartman. In conjunction with Blackwell Dentistry, Klinger's Collision Center, & United Country/Shaw Real Estate; each month these sponsors honor outstanding teachers, administrators, and school support staff with the award.... Read More.

Kathryn Combs awarded November Golden Apple Award

Tuesday, November 23 by Lyman James

Kathryn Combs, West Middle School ELA teacher, has been awarded the November Golden Apple Award.This program gives local teachers community-wide recognition for the creative ways they support, motivate and encourage a lifetime of learning in and out of the classroom. The Golden Apple Award is made possible by community partners United Country Shaw Real... Read More.

Kathryn Combs awarded the November Golden Apple Award

Thursday, November 18 by Lyman James

Kathryn Combs, West Middle School ELA teacher, has been awarded the November Golden Apple Award. This program gives local teachers community-wide recognition for the creative ways they support, motivate and encourage a lifetime of learning in and out of the classroom. The Golden Apple Award is made possible by community partners United Country Shaw Real... Read More.

Kirk Hamlin receives May Golden Apple Award

Thursday, May 20 by Lyman James

Kirk Hamlin, teacher at West Middle School, has been awarded the May Golden Apple Award. This program gives local teachers community-wide recognition for the creative ways they support, motivate and encourage a lifetime of learning in and out of the classroom. The Golden Apple Program is made possible by community partners Kenny Wheeler Farmers... Read More.

East Middle School Teacher Cory Burkett is March Golden Apple Award Winner

Thursday, April 29 by Lyman James

The Bull 104.7 and WBBZ 1230AM each month recognize outstanding teachers in our area with the Golden Apple Award. The recipient for March is Cory Burkett, a history teacher at East Middle School. Our generous sponsors are Klinger's Collision Center, Blackwell Dentistry, and Kenny Wheeler Farmers Insurance. Congratulations to Cory Burkett and thank you to our community... Read More.

Congratulations to the PCPS April Employee Recognition Award Winners

Tuesday, April 20 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District would like to congratulate their April, 2021 Employee Recognition Award Winners. Certified Employee of the Month is Jessica Wyckoff, Special Education Teacher at Union Elementary. The Support Employee of the Month is Chyrl Gillespie, Receptionist at the Central Administration Building. The April Friend of Education is Daniel Sherron... Read More.

Union School Teacher Rachel Berger is February Golden Apple Award Winner

Friday, March 26 by Lyman James

The Bull 104.7 and WBBZ 1230AM each month recognize outstanding teachers in our area with the Golden Apple Award. The recipient for February is Rachel Berger, second grade teacher at Union Elementary School. The award includes an apple trophy and $200 for the purchase of classroom supplies. The generous contributing sponsors are The Bull and WBBZ, Klinger's... Read More.

PCPS congratulates March Employee Recognition Award Winners

Thursday, March 25 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District would like to congratulate their March, 2021 Employee Recognition Award Winners. Certified Employee of the Month is Jason Collins, Physical Education Teacher at Trout Elementary. The Support Employee of the Month is Kelly Firnekas, Custodian at Washington Prekindergarten Center. The March Friend of Education is NewPoint Church of... Read More.