Education
PV schools work to regain sense of security
East Central’s spring graduates include county students
Wrapping up the 2025-2026 school year
The Elmore City-Pernell Elementary School Badgers of the Week for April 27 are Astrid Wheeler and Colten Brown. Astrid is in Ms. Huebner’s class, and Colten is in Ms. Wade’s class. Courtesy photo
Badgers of the Week
Pauls Valley Elementary School Little Panthers of the Month for May 2026 are (back row, l-r) Gunner Hannah, Amelia Annen, Parker Zamarron, Brazelyn Farris, Avril Brown, Ellie Johnson, Kameron Maine, (middle row) Isaac Ulloa, Xayden Colclazier, Chance Lane, Dylan Rocha, Ezra Lopez, Zayden Lawler, Nazareth Olivarez, (front row) Harmony Nutter, Jacie Feathers, Ava Gentry, Jared Ayala Perez, Olivia Leverett, Eden Pineda and Ashley Diaz. Courtesy photo
Little Panthers
Wynnewood’s class of 2026 celebrated their graduation during commencement ceremonies May 16. Maysville and Paoli also held graduation exercises last weekend. Pauls Valley, Lindsay and Elmore City will hold their graduations May 22, and Stratford’s graduation will be May 23. News Star [hoto by Don Coffey
Class of 2026
Bolen earns master’s degree from UCO
Little Panthers for the month of April
Pictured (l-r) Pride of Maysville Band Director Jaden Johnston, Karen Hinrichs, Paige Moore, Gwen Moore-Tillery, John Tillery and OBU Assistant Director of Athletic Bands Gavin Strickland. News Star photo by Jennifer Lindsey