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Seniors Madison Steele (from left), Macy Proffer and Lillian Davis received scholarships from the Shawnee Educational Foundation. Photo provided by Shawnee Public Schools

Seniors Madison Steele (from left), Macy Proffer and Lillian Davis received scholarships from the Shawnee Educational Foundation. Photo provided by Shawnee Public Schools

SHS Seniors Awarded More Than 500,000 In Scholarships

News Staff
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Shawnee High School’s Class of 2022 received scholarships and other awards during the annual Senior awards ceremony Tuesday evening. According to Principal Matt Johnson, the seniors were awarded scholarships totaling more than half a million dollars. Seniors recognized for U.S.
Burks Named Assistant Superintendent Of The Year

Burks Named Assistant Superintendent Of The Year

Burks Named Assistant Superintendent Of The Year

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, May 12, 2022
During the monthly Tecumseh Public Schools Board of Education meeting held Monday, May 9, Superintendent Robert Kinsey announced that Assistant Superintendent Brandi Burks has been chosen as the Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA) District 9 Assistant Superintendent of the Year.
Fellow cancer survivors applaud after Rex Higgins spoke during the Relay for Life, held at the Heart of Oklahoma Conference Center on May 6. Committee Co-Chair Harriet Byers passed along the microphone and handed out carnations to the survivors. At far left, Linda Brown has dealt with six cancer diagnosis in the past 38 years and has been involved in the event since 1989.

Fellow cancer survivors applaud after Rex Higgins spoke during the Relay for Life, held at the Heart of Oklahoma Conference Center on May 6. Committee Co-Chair Harriet Byers passed along the microphone and handed out carnations to the survivors. At far left, Linda Brown has dealt with six cancer diagnosis in the past 38 years and has been involved in the event since 1989.

Relay For Life Returns After Covid Causes Two-Year Hiatus

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, May 12, 2022
After a “two-year hiatus” due to the pandemic, the Relay for Life was back to raising money for the American Cancer Society in Shawnee. The event was held at the Heart of Oklahoma Conference Center on May 6, and its theme was superheroes.

Bethel Asked To Look At Dress Code

Loren Knight
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Monday’s May 9 Bethel School Board meeting included several approvals, as well as a request to reevaluate the district’s dress code. Discussion and approval was made on revisions to the High School/ Middle School Student Handbook and the Elementary Student/Parent Handbook for 2022-2023.
The May 4 tornado in Maud cuts across a field near the District 3 County Barn in Maud. Photo by Jeremiah Fletcher

The May 4 tornado in Maud cuts across a field near the District 3 County Barn in Maud. Photo by Jeremiah Fletcher

Four Tornadoes Tear Through County

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Pottawatomie County had four confirmed tornadoes on Wednesday, May 4. All four were in Commissioner Eddie Stackhouse’s district. Stackhouse said he saw one as it came very close to his home near Maud, but he was out checking the damage as soon as it passed.
Keeping Kids Safe And Connected To Their Heritage

Keeping Kids Safe And Connected To Their Heritage

Keeping Kids Safe And Connected To Their Heritage

News Staff
Thursday, May 5, 2022
While many people spend the early part of their lives dreaming of and preparing for their future career, some fall into it by happenstance. Indian child welfare specialist Josh Howell is a perfect example.
Tecumseh Superintendent Robert Kinsey opens the luncheon with high school students interested in a teaching career. Photo provided

Tecumseh Superintendent Robert Kinsey opens the luncheon with high school students interested in a teaching career. Photo provided

TPS Holds Future Teachers Recruiting Lunch

News Staff
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Recognizing the need to begin recruiting students into the teaching profession early, Tecumseh Public Schools held their first Future Teachers of Tecumseh Luncheon on Wednesday, April 27.

Countyline

News Staff
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Thursday, May 5 EASTERN STAR — 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge. SHAWNEE LIONS CLUB – noon, Santa Fe Cattle Co. If you would like to join the Shawnee Lions Club please contact us at PO Box 1452, Shawnee, OK 74801-1452 or email lion@shawneeoklions.

Master Gardeners Plant Sale, May 7

News Staff
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The Multi-County Master Gardeners in cooperation with the Pottawatomie County OSU Extension Office will hold their Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 7th, 2022. The plant sale will be held in the parking area of the Pottawatomie County OSU Extension Center, 14001 Acme Road, Shawnee, OK.
The Shawnee Board of Education honored those school employees who are retiring this year at their May 2 meeting. Shown, front row from left, are John Stell, Pam Hodges, Sharon Ferguson, Brenda Webb, Steve Maple, Todd Boyer and Kristi Heilaman. The board members in the back row are Turner Bass, Larry Walker, Keith Sandlin, Clif Harden, April Stobbe, and Kristen Wilson. Those retirees not pictured are Donna Hibler, Patricia Koehler, Pamela Sparks, Vera Elrod, Norma Neely, Beverly Permetter and Pam Woods.

The Shawnee Board of Education honored those school employees who are retiring this year at their May 2 meeting. Shown, front row from left, are John Stell, Pam Hodges, Sharon Ferguson, Brenda Webb, Steve Maple, Todd Boyer and Kristi Heilaman. The board members in the back row are Turner Bass, Larry Walker, Keith Sandlin, Clif Harden, April Stobbe, and Kristen Wilson. Those retirees not pictured are Donna Hibler, Patricia Koehler, Pamela Sparks, Vera Elrod, Norma Neely, Beverly Permetter and Pam Woods.

Fourteen Retiring From SPS, New Athletic Director Hired

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Shawnee Public School retirees were given a reception at the administration building before the May 2 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. Those retirees in attendance were John Stell, Pam Hodges, Sharon Ferguson, Brenda Webb, Steve Maple, Todd Boyer and Kristi Heilaman.