Pro Tem Elect Paxton and Sen. Thompson to Refile Legislation to Limit Virtual Days in Public Education

OKLAHOMA CITY – Pro Tem-Elect Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle and Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, recently announced their plans to refile legislation to reduce the use of virtual school days in public education. “We continue to see the disastrous and inefficient effects virtual learning is having on our children,” Pro Tem-Elect Paxton said. “We also continue to... Read More.

Ponca City Virtual Academy Spring Enrollment

The Ponca City Public Schools is preparing for the spring semester enrollment for the Ponca City Virtual Academy.The application can be found in PowerSchool under forms. Parents will need their parent portal password and user name. Once the application has been submitted, Ms. Tamez or Mrs. Streeter will call to schedule an interview. Please... Read More.

OSDH to Host Virtual Career Fair Seeking 70 Nurses Statewide

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health will host a virtual career fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29 in an effort to hire approximately 70 nurses statewide.“Oklahoma needs more nurses, right now, to assist with COVID-19 vaccinations,” said Amy Gaither, Director of Nursing Service for OSDH. “This... Read More.
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Lopez-Dorada Foods Signs Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 25 Percent

OKLAHOMA CITY (July 27, 2021) – Lopez-Dorada Foods has entered into a long-term virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) for solar power to offset its greenhouse gas emissions. This agreement aligns with longtime Lopez-Dorada Foods supply partner McDonald’s Corporation’s emissions reduction goal. As a leading supplier of protein products to McDonald’s, Lopez-Dorada’s affiliate, Dorada Foods, plans... Read More.

Ponca City High School DECA members recently competed in the virtual Oklahoma DECA State Career Development Conference

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools  and colleges around the globe. Ponca City members Ryleigh Rowe and Torran Cremers competed in the Community  Awareness Project with their Kindness Workshop held virtually for Washington Pre-K students last fall. These students  will represent Ponca City High School... Read More.
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East Middle School FCCLA Students Participate in Virtual District N4 STAR Event Competition

East Middle School FCCLA (Family, Career, Community, Leaders of America) recently participated in the Virtual District N4 STAR Event Competition. STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Events are competitive events in which members compete at the region/district, state, and national levels and are recognized for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills, and career... Read More.

Blackwell High School going virtual due to COVIID-19

The Blackwell Journal-Tribune and the Blackwell High School Facebook pages are reporting that Blackwell High School students will switch over to virtual learning starting Wednesday, Dec. 8, and going for the remainder of the semester.Both high school principals have been exposed to COVID-19. According to Blackwell Superintendent Shawn Haskins, none of the two principals... Read More.
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NOC hosts virtual Choctaw Pottery Revitalization presentation

Northern Oklahoma College and Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTI) is hosting a Choctaw Nation Pottery Revitalization virtual presentation Thursday, Nov. 19.   Ian Thompson of the Choctaw Nation will conduct the presentation virtually via Zoom at 11 a.m.  Thompson is of Choctaw and Euro-American heritage.    “Revitalization efforts for tribes and nations are a very important... Read More.