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

A second set of entry doors have been installed at Pauls Valley's Intermediate School, creating a vestibule area visitors will have to pass through before gaining entry to the building. The district has plans to create similar entries at the high school and junior high over the summer. The vestibules will have service windows inside so visitors can interact with office staff without having to enter the building, similar to what is already in place at the new elementary school..

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

The Elmore City-Pernell Elementary School Badgers of the Week for April 13 are King Smithers and Lily Maddox. Both students are in Mrs. Watson's class. Courtesy photo

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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