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County Superintendents discuss benefits of the Education Sales tax

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Citizens of Pottawatomie County will have the opportunity to make the half-cent Education Sales Tax permanent on April 1, 2025. The Countywide & Sun has begun visits with the 14 school district superintendents in the county to hear why this tax is beneficial for the schools and the students.

North Rock Creek Graduate Haley Hacker receives her diploma from Co-Principal Chad Brooking during graduation on May 16. NRC had 101 graduates this year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

North Rock Creek Graduate Haley Hacker receives her diploma from Co-Principal Chad Brooking during graduation on May 16. NRC had 101 graduates this year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Graduation Keepsake: North Rock Creek High School

Letter from the Principals:The North Rock Creek Class of 2024 emerges as a beacon of excellence, their collective achievements spanning a diverse spectrum of endeavors.
North Rock Creek’s Gus Snodgrass lays down a bunt in the game against Perkins, Monday, Mar. 27. Photo courtesy of Gowin Phonotography

North Rock Creek’s Gus Snodgrass lays down a bunt in the game against Perkins, Monday, Mar. 27. Photo courtesy of Gowin Phonotography

Caught In Action

North Rock Creek students Braden Hibler and Callie Haney, second and third from left, compete in the NASP Tournament, held at NRC Jan. 13-14. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

North Rock Creek students Braden Hibler and Callie Haney, second and third from left, compete in the NASP Tournament, held at NRC Jan. 13-14. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

McLoud Archery Wins Tournament, NRC Takes Runner Up

Picture 48 students - ranging from fifth-graders to seniors - lined up about one foot apart in a gymnasium. They’re all looking over their shoulders in the same direction, and they all have weapons. But no one gets hurt.
Shawnee’s Dalaney Vranga (#18) returns the ball over the net, as teammate Kanynn Kaseca (#13) cheers her on, during the home match against North Rock Creek on Sept. 19. The NRC Cougars won 3-0 (2518, 25-13, 25-10). Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee’s Dalaney Vranga (#18) returns the ball over the net, as teammate Kanynn Kaseca (#13) cheers her on, during the home match against North Rock Creek on Sept. 19. The NRC Cougars won 3-0 (2518, 25-13, 25-10). Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee vs North Rock Creek

Shawnee vs North Rock Creek
Lady Cougars Take State

Lady Cougars Take State

Lady Cougars Take State

The North Rock Creek Lady Cougars Slow-Pitch Softball Team, with Head Coach Chance Griffin, far left, and Assistant Coach Mike Cox, pose with the Class 5A State Championship trophy and poster following their win against Perkins-Tryon at the USA Softball Hall of Fame on May 9. They won 15-0.
Dale Slowpitch

Dale Slowpitch

Caught In Action

Photos by Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan Dale sophomore Gracee Waller keeps her eye on the ball during the game against Howe in the Dale Slowpitch Festival on April 15 at the FireLake Ball Fields. The Lady Pirates won 10-1, according to the OSSAA website.