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TPS Adds Four Virtual Days To School Calendar

Julie Talton
Thursday, August 17, 2023
On Aug. 14th, the Tecumseh School Board gave the green light to make changes to the 2023-2024 school calendar, moving four inperson learning days to virtual days. Superintendent Robert Kinsey noted the approved dates are Aug. 24, Nov. 3, Feb. 9, and Apr.
Macomb High School Math Teacher Sharon Spikes poses with her Mathematical Association of America Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Award. Photo provided.

Macomb High School Math Teacher Sharon Spikes poses with her Mathematical Association of America Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Award. Photo provided.

Macomb Teacher Wins State Award, Makes Math Fun

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
This month marks the 17th year since Math Teacher Sharon Spikes started teaching at Macomb High School. Spikes started in education in 1999 and spent two years at Dickson High School and five years at East Central University as an adjunct instructor.
Ron Stearns speaks with Athletic Director Dax Leone, far left, and Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt, far right, at the Shawnee Board of Education meeting on Aug. 7. Stearns was hired as the new Executive Director of Operations during the meeting. He has 32 years of experience in education at Mid-Del Schools. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Ron Stearns speaks with Athletic Director Dax Leone, far left, and Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt, far right, at the Shawnee Board of Education meeting on Aug. 7. Stearns was hired as the new Executive Director of Operations during the meeting. He has 32 years of experience in education at Mid-Del Schools. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Stearns Hired As SPS Executive Director Of Operations

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Just in time for tornado repairs from the April 19 tornado, Shawnee Public Schools has hired a new Executive Director of Operations.
Staff works quickly to get records out of the flooded basement. Approximatey 3-5 inches of water filled the entire basement on Tuesday.

Staff works quickly to get records out of the flooded basement. Approximatey 3-5 inches of water filled the entire basement on Tuesday.

Burst Water Pipe Floods Election Board Basement

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
It was all hands on deck at the Pottawatomie County Election Board Tuesday, Aug. 8. Election Secretary Patricia Carter said water was pouring into the basement of the Election Board early Tuesday morning.
Jon Gordon addresses an audience of nearly 2,000 local educators at the “Celebrate Teachers” event on Monday, Aug. 7. Photo courtesy of Jesse Monday Media

Jon Gordon addresses an audience of nearly 2,000 local educators at the “Celebrate Teachers” event on Monday, Aug. 7. Photo courtesy of Jesse Monday Media

Avedis Foundation Hosts “Celebrate Teachers” Event

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Avedis Foundation hosted its annual “Celebrate Teachers” event for area educators on Monday, Aug. 7.

Macomb Town Meeting To Elect Officers Set For Aug. 14

Valerie Scott
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The agenda for the Macomb town meeting was approved during the weekly Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Monday, Aug. 7. Assistant District Attorney Stacey Bateman-Woods said, “There is an issue I would like to address.
The media center inside the new Bethel Upper Elementary welcomes studednts and teachers. Photo provided

The media center inside the new Bethel Upper Elementary welcomes studednts and teachers. Photo provided

Bethel Upper Elementary Grades To Be In One Building

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Bethel students and their teachers, grades third through fifth will start the new year in the brand new Bethel Upper Elementary. In the past, these grades have been separated into various buildings, by grade. The 20 month construction project is now complete and Superintendent Dr.