NOC Sheep Center students earn top honors at National Livestock Expo

Students from the Northern Oklahoma College Sheep Center Production class achieved outstanding success at the prestigious North American International Livestock Expo (NAILE) in Louisville, Kentucky—often regarded as the “Super Bowl” of sheep shows. The NOC team exhibited eight Dorsets and four Hampshires from the NOC Sheep Center show flock in the Open Breeding Shows, earning... Read More.

Pioneer Tech’s Class A CDL Students Graduate

Congratulations to the newest Class A CDL graduates from Pioneer Technology Center in Ponca City. A Class A CDL opens the door to operating the big rigs many folks recognize on the road, including tractor trailers and other large commercial vehicles. With the right endorsements, drivers can also operate Class B and Class C trucks. Their... Read More.

Student’s zero grade for citing Bible in essay sparks national debate

Samantha Fulnecky, a psychology junior at the University of Oklahoma, has gained national attention after receiving a zero grade for citing the Bible in an opinion-based essay on gender binary labels. Fulnecky, who is also a pre-med student, expressed her concerns to the governor after her essay, part of a 2000-level psychology class, was graded... Read More.
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OU reviews student’s grade dispute, religious discrimination complaint

NORMAN, Okla. -The University of Oklahoma says it is reviewing concerns from a student who disputed the grade on a class assignment. The student also reported religious discrimination connected to her response. In a statement Friday, the university said it began “a full review of the situation” immediately after receiving notice from the student and... Read More.
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Community Support Needed to Support PCPS Students and Families

Ponca City Public Schools (PCPS) is inviting the community to help support local students and families through food and monetary donations. The district has established a central distribution site at Ponca City High School to collect and organize donations that will be shared with students and families across all school sites. -Community members wishing to contribute... Read More.

Cybersecurity Professionals Share Expertise with Fundamentals of Technology Students

By Katie Parr- Students in Coach Monks’ high school Fundamentals of Technology class recently had a unique opportunity to learn from two accomplished guest speakers, Bridget Kurr and Tenille Smith. Both are respected cybersecurity professionals, educators, researchers, and digital investigators committed to making the online world safer through education and collaboration. During their presentation, Kurr and... Read More.
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Sheep Center students show NOC flock at Tulsa

TULSA, Oklahoma -- The NOC Sheep Production and Management class participated in the Open Sheep show at the Tulsa State Fair last week with great success exhibiting the NOC Sheep Center Show Flock. Participants in the class include Paige Burns, Washington, OK; Morgan Dolezal, Perry, OK; Lilly Martin, Bennington, OK; and Rosa Mendiola, Kuna, ID. ... Read More.

Educator warns mental health support for students at risk after PRIME program ends

CHICKASHA, OKLA (KTUL) — Rural Oklahoma schools are grappling with new challenges in mental health support following recent federal funding cuts to a critical program. The PRIME program, which had been instrumental in filling counseling gaps in rural schools, is set to end in December, leaving educators concerned about the future. Bailey Smith, a special education... Read More.