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Two Rivers Propane

Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Area residents who rely on propane tanks for their operations or recreation now have a new convenience, as Two Rivers Co-op has installed a new propane tank refill station, making it easier to use the fuel in day-to-day operations. The company also has them at the Arkansas City and…

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Kay County Amphitheater to welcome comedian Tavin Dillard

Press Release Back by popular demand, Tavin Dillard, nationally-known comedian, will be performing at the Kay County Amphitheater on Saturday, July 22 at 8:30 p.m. The Kay County Amphitheater is located at Ninth and Main in Newkirk. Dillard has been turning out comedy videos on YouTube since 2006. In recent years, thanks to TikTok and…

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Summer Reading Program

Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Several Newkirk youth gathered at the Newkirk Public Library Monday morning, July 17 for the weekly Summer Reading Program. After hearing “Good People Everywhere,” by Lynea Gillen and “Tomorrow I’ll be Kind,” by Jessica Hische the children decorated their door knob hangers with stars and lettering. The event is…

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Cheer Fundraiser

Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Co-Ed Cheer team held a special breakfast at the Senior Center Saturday, June 17, from 7 – 11 a.m. along with a labor auction, to help raise money for the team. Front row, Jozie Peri, Sami DeCosta and Keelie O’Brien. Back, Ty Miller and Angie Chace.

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Class of 2023

Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk High School Class of 2023 threw their mortarboards into the cool evening air in front of the high school to celebrate Graduation May 19, celebrating a milestone as they will soon enter college.

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Pre-K Graduation

Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk pre-k students celebrated not only the end of a school year May 16, but also graduation, where they received their diplomas, and presented a special video to their families. The students will graduate Newkirk High School the Class of 2036.

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Newkirk seniors recognized at awards ceremony

Press Release Newkirk High School’s Class of 2023 were honored Tueday evening, May 9 in the school gym, At the annual High School Senior Awards Assembly. Valedictorian Citations: Bailey Backhaus, Brooke Backhaus, Carly Ballagh, Annalaura Rowe and Kyson Vap Salutatorian Citation: Ethan Vap Oklahoma Academic Scholar: Caleb Free and Anthony Kreger McCormick Family Scholarship: Taylor Bedore…

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NES Academic Awards

NES announces spring 2023 honor rolls Press Release Newkirk Elementary School is pleased to announce honor roll students for the spring 2023 semester. Students who received all ‘As’ were placed on the superintendent’s honor roll, while students who earned ‘As’ and ‘Bs’ were placed on the principal’s honor roll. Superintendent’s Honor Roll Fifth grade Piper…

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Warren-Sindorf, Spotted Bear named NMS May Students of the Month

Press Release Blaikly Warren-Sindorf and Jake Spotted Bear were named the Newkirk Middle School Students of the Month. Warren-Sindorf is the daughter of Amber Sindorf. She enjoys cheerleading and playing in the school band. Her favorite subject in school is history becomes she thinks it is really interesting and she loves her teacher. She has been…

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