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Sulphur Strong: Bulldogs eyeing 14-0 Season
SULPHUR, Oklahoma (KTEN)- “Each day is a gift from God," said Sulphur head coach Corey Cole. "Every day we come to the practice field, looking out where the tornado went through. It’s a little humbling at times but it’s also like this town went through all this, we get to be right here on this great football field, getting to play a game we love to play.”
Sulphur Public Schools to begin new school year, months after devastating EF-3 tornado
SULPHUR, Okla. — It takes a lot of work to get ready for a new school year, but one rural community had it harder than most. Despite challenges and setbacks after a devastating and deadly April tornado, Sulphur Public Schools is set to begin the new school year on Thursday. Administrators said they hope returning to classrooms will create some normalcy for their students.
Oklahoma tax credit program sparks statewide surge in private school tuition
When parents enrolled their children in a small private school in Ardmore in the fall of 2023, the tuition was $1,000 per semester. The Parental Choice Tax Credit Program started in December, promising parents a tax credit of up to $3,750 per student for spring tuition. Global Harvest Christian School responded by raising its spring tuition to $3,500.
Patrons Bank Backpack Drive Benefits Schools
Patrons Bank representatives were busy this week delivering backpacks to local schools, thanks to the outpouring of support of the community. The public was invited to donate a new backpack at any Patrons Bank location, and for every backpack donated, Patrons Bank matched the donation. Above left, Patrons Bank representative Rae Lynn Hammer presents donated backpacks to Leslie Jones from Dewar Schools. Above center, Patrons Bank representatives Brittany Coates and Libby Mott are shown with Henryetta Elementary School Principal Kevin Williams as they deliver backpacks to the school. Above right, Wilson School staff member Tammy Thompson is pictured with Patrons Bank representative Marie Hawkins.
SouthernTech students building a foundation for the future
ARDMORE, Okla. (KTEN) — Classes are back in session at SouthernTech, with local high school students and even adults looking forward to continue building the foundation for their future careers. SouthernTech welcomes students from partnering districts and adults for post-secondary education.
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