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Senate Unanimously Passes Seifried Bill to Double Recess Time for Young Students

Thursday, March 19 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate has passed Senate Bill 1481 from Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, to double recess time for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Seifried’s legislation would increase the minimum amount of daily recess to 40 minutes for elementary school students and those in full-day kindergarten programs. “Active students are better learners,” Seifried said.... Read More.

OSU students working together to prevent drunk driving after crashes kill their best friends

Monday, March 16 by News 6

STILLWATER, Okla. - Some Oklahoma State University students are coming together to encourage people to never get behind the wheel drunk. One of those students was friends with Isabella Clay, the Coweta High School student killed earlier this month in a crash. Losing a friend These two college students are hurting. “She had big things for her,” said Brock... Read More.

Senate Advances Hamilton Bill to Protect Students from Explicit Materials in School Libraries

Friday, March 13 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate advanced Senate Bill 1250 this week, a measure authored by Senator Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, to provide greater transparency for parents and ensure available school library materials do not contain or depict obscene material, sexually explicit content, nudity, or other material that is harmful to minors. Senate Bill 1250 requires... Read More.

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Owasso students to perform at Carnegie Hall after national selection

Tuesday, March 10 by KTUL

OWASSO, OKLA. — A group of young musicians from Owasso is preparing for a performance many artists only dream of — taking the stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Students from Foyil Music Studio have been chosen to participate in the National Masterwork Chorus, a distinguished ensemble made up of top student performers... Read More.

Free 2026 STEM summer academies open to Oklahoma students

Friday, March 6 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY - Middle and high school students across Oklahoma will have the chance to experience college life this summer while exploring careers in science, technology, engineering and math. The 2026 STEM Summer Academies, sponsored by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, are open to students entering eighth through 12th grade this fall. The free... Read More.

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt signs Rain’s Law requiring fentanyl education for students

Tuesday, March 3 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — Oklahoma students in grades six through 12 will now be required to learn about the dangers of fentanyl, under a new law signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt on Feb. 26. House Bill 1484, known as Rain’s Law, requires schools to teach fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness. The law also directs... Read More.

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Norman High School students held “Pro America” rally, after “ICE Out” protest

Monday, February 23 by KOKH

NORMAN, OKLA (KOKH) — Student protests and counterprotests over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are continuing across Oklahoma. On Friday, a small group of 15 students at Norman High School held a "Pro America" rally during lunch, showing support for America and President Trump. One student at the rally said, “We’re out here to show our support... Read More.

Walkout fallout: 122 Mustang High students hit with in-school suspension

Friday, February 20 by KTUL

Student walkouts have continued across the metro almost daily since the start of the month, but for the first time, students are facing punishment for leaving campus. Mustang Public Schools issued in-school suspension for students who participated in a walkout and didn't return to school. In a message to families, the district said it did not... Read More.

Pioneer Technology Center January Students of the Month

Monday, February 2 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City-Pioneer Technology Center proudly recognizes Alexes Herrera and Keegean Thompson as January Students of the Month, honoring their dedication and leadership within their particular career programs. Alexes Herrera, a senior from Ponca City High School, is enrolled in the Medical Assisting program. Herrera was nominated by her instructor for consistently demonstrating integrity, initiative, and... Read More.

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Duncan teacher placed on leave after students stuck with needle, police say

Tuesday, December 23 by News 9

DUNCAN, Okla. - An investigation into a teacher is ongoing after an alleged incident at a Duncan school, according to police. The Duncan Police Department says on Dec. 17, officers responded to a local hospital, where they say a child was being treated after being stuck with a needle by a teacher. After arriving at... Read More.

Five UC Students Earn NWOSU Degrees

Friday, December 12 by Ponca City Now

Five University Center students were among the one hundred three graduates receiving degrees at Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Fall Commencement. The ceremony took place on Sunday, December 7, in the Fellers Family Auditorium in Herod Hall on NWOSU’s Alva campus. UC graduates included Kim Scholey (Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction), Jadyn Benton (Bachelor... Read More.

Pioneer Technology Center Practical Nursing program students receive funding from Community Health Foundation

Friday, December 5 by Ponca City Now

Students in the Pioneer Technology Center Practical Nursing program have been selected to receive scholarships funded by the Community Health Foundation. Recipients include Brandy Welch of Ponca City, Darrian Black of Ponca City, Katie Hernandez of Ponca City, Laryn Rice of Fairfax, and Kaylee Hall of Ponca City along with Stephanie Cain of Ponca... Read More.