OSBE suspends former Choctaw choir teacher’s license, delays discussion on former Ringling football coach

OKLAHOMA CITY -The future of several teachers' licenses lies in the hands of the State Board of Education. Two of those teachers face serious allegations outside the classroom, including sex crimes and abusive behavior.Samuel Melton is the former Choctaw choir teacher charged with several child sex crimes. Investigators said he admitted to school administrators... Read More.

Ponca City East and West Middle School Choir Achieve Outstanding Success at OSSAA District Choir Contest

Pictured is the combined choir from East and West Middle Schools performing on stage at Deer Creek High School. Katie Nichols is directing and Chad Keilman is the piano accompanist. (Photo credit: Isabel Mazurier, Po-Hi Yearbook Editor) On Tuesday, March 11, the combined Ponca City East and West Middle School choir achieved outstanding success at... Read More.

NOC concert band, college choir concert canceled

The Northern Oklahoma College Fine Arts Division has canceled the College Choir, Madrigal Singers, and Concert Band Concert set for NOC Tonkawa Nov. 19.   A video recorded concert is planned for December on www.noc.edu at a date to be announced.   The theme for this year is “Christmas in the Movies.”   Northern Oklahoma College, the... Read More.