The Good

There was no assembly, no announcement, no reason on the calendar for it. Mrs. Howser and Mrs. Lynch just decided lunch at Bethel High School needed a little something extra. The two teachers set up a small lemonade stand during the lunch period, treating students to a free cold cup in the middle of an otherwise ordinary school day. It wasn't tied to a fundraiser or a special event. Simply just two teachers going above and beyond who thought their students could use a moment

Some nights, football is just football. This one was bigger than that. On the 25th anniversary of September 11, Shawnee High School's home opener became a tribute to the first responders who serve Shawnee every day. Shawnee Public Schools used the milestone to honor the men and women who show up when the community needs them most, weaving that recognition directly into the biggest night of the young football season. Serving as honorary captains for the game were Major Tyler F

Without fail, every year, members of the Shawnee Fire Department — and often their family members — take part in the OKC 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, honoring the firefighters and first responders who gave their lives on September 11, 2001. Meant to mirror the climb so many firefighters and first responders made that day, the physically grueling event is a reminder to never forget the sacrifice and tragedy of that September morning in New York City. Wearing full turnout gear, p

Most school nurses spend their days handling scraped knees, headaches, and the occasional fever check. This year, Pleasant Grove's school nurse decided that wasn't enough. Thanks to a push by school nurse Rhiannon Webb, Pleasant Grove Public School is partnering with the Oklahoma State University Health Sciences Virtual Care Program for the 2026-2027 school year, bringing free, on-campus healthcare directly to students in Shawnee. The program allows students to see a doctor v