Schools
Consolidation: Small School Administrators Speak Out
February 9, 2016
The room was rarely quiet but the tension was, at times, thick enough to cut with a knife. Several hundred parents, teachers, school administrators and concerned citizens sat in chairs or up in the bleachers of the Lone Star Event Center last Friday night and spoke or applauded with passion about the possibility of eventually…
Senate Bill Town Hall Meeting Draws Hundreds
February 6, 2016
At least 9 Senators invited, only State Representative Mark McCullough chose to attend.
“Disaster for Oklahoma Education”: Pretty Water Superintendent Weighs in on Upcoming Consolidation Bill
February 1, 2016
Taylor says he "cannot fathom how this could be considered in any way beneficial for the children of Oklahoma."
Will Sapulpa lose our rural schools?
January 29, 2016
Pretty Water, Allen-Bowden, Lone Star on the chopping block in new bill.
Sapulpa’s Dae Williams commits to Louisville
January 22, 2016
Just two days after he reopened his recruitment, Sapulpa star running back Dae Williams made a decision for a new home.Williams verbally committed to Louisville on Thursday, he announced on his Twitter page. He is ranked No. 23 on The Oklahoman’s Super 30 rankings of the state’s top college recruits for the 2016 class. Source:…
Sapulpa Students Claim Plans To Attend Trump Rally Canceled By Administration
January 20, 2016
Donald Trump will speak at ORU's Mabee Center and some Sapulpa students want to see him in person, but claim their plans were foiled by school administrators. Source: NewsOn6.com
How did Sapulpa Become The Chieftains?
January 19, 2016
In history one can find a half dozen derivatives for the name Sapulpa. It’s the name given our town for the Creek Indian who operated a trading post here before we were a town. But do you know how we got our school mascot name? Stay tuned for “the rest of the story.” Lawrence and…
Former Teacher, Longtime Sapulpa Resident Seeking School Board Seat
January 11, 2016
Cheryl Jackson, longtime advocate of education, is seeking election for Sapulpa School Board Seat 1. She is a 1982 graduate of Charles Page High School and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree with a minor in Accounting from Langston University. Cheryl worked in private sector accounting for 16 years, including 5 years as Financial…
Chieftains Earn Spots in Honor Band
December 9, 2015
Sapulpa brought it’s best and most dedicated to the game and came out with a great showing for both the NCDA Honor Band, and those qualifying to move on to the second round of All State auditions.
Sapulpa Running Back Dae Williams has an offer from Virginia Tech
December 7, 2015
Sapulpa's star Running Back Dae Williams announced via twitter that he had an offer made to him from Virginia Tech. He made the announcement on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllDae_/status/673981311090954240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw The 6'2" and 230lb Sapulpa Chieftain has reportedly received six offers so far, and he committed to SMU back in July. See some of the highlights from his…