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NES Big Blast
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk Elementary School students celebrated the end of the school year with the Big Blast at the football field Wednesday morning, May 17, with plenty of excitement. Games included a sand pit, bouncy houses, water balloon races and many more. Lunch followed later in the morning.
Read MoreSummer NASA
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Summer break began last Thursday, but for some students, education continued in the classroom Monday, May 22 as summer NASA began at 10 a.m. The program lasts through the end of June.
Read MoreNewkirk FFA excels at Oklahoma State FFA State Convention
By Logan Rhea Newkirk FFA Reporter TULSA — The 2023 Oklahoma FFA State Convention was a resounding success, as students from all corners of the state came together to celebrate their outstanding achievements and receive well-deserved recognition. The convention was a true testament to the hard work, dedication and passion of the students involved in…
Read MoreNewkirk FFA attends State Convention
Courtesy Photo Newkirk FFA members receive prestigious Oklahoma State FFA Degree. Front row, from left, Bailey Reinart, Newkirk FFA Advisor, Lane Barrows, Ethan Vap, Payton St. Andrews, Carly Ballagh and Makala Parsons. Middle row, Trenton Morton, Justin Fast, Allison Schneeberger, Madison Wathor, Hailey Morgan and Makenna Morgan. Back Row, Kristyn Flanery, Logan Rhea, Maycie Brandt,…
Read MoreApple Market hailed for renovated store
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Apple Market is the latest in a long string of grocery stores providing food options for the Newkirk community and surrounding areas. From little stores downtown that have long since closed, to larger facilities like IGA and Heartland, it continues a proud tradition of retail…
Read MoreApple Market Ribbon Cutting
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk Main Street and Chamber of Commerce held a special ribbon cutting at Apple Market Thursday morning, May 4 for finishing the renovations of the store. The store has expanded and has made more room for new products.
Read MoreBrandons receive Honorary State FFA degrees
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal Tulsa, Okla. — The Newkirk FFA chapter traveled to Tulsa May 2 -3 for the FFA State Convention, a chance to meet with fellow members of the organization and learn about what makes rural Oklahoma great. Also attending were Kaycee and Nila Brandon, of 56 Feed Co.,…
Read MoreHonorary State FFA Degree
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Nila and Kaycee Brandon, front, received the Honorary State FFA Degree at the recent State Convention in Tulsa for the efforts to support and promote FFA through the 56 Feed Co. store.
Read MoreBand Concerts
Courtesy Photos for The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk Public School’s fifth grade, Middle School and High School band performed in front the community Thursday evening, May 4, showcasing their skill they learned during the school years, and in come cases, many school years before that. Many were also recognized for their talents in music and…
Read MoreSpring Band Concerts
Courtesy Photos for The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk Public School’s fifth grade, Middle School and High School band performed in front the community Thursday evening, May 4, showcasing their skill they learned during the school years, and in come cases, many school years before that. Many were also recognized for their talents in music and…
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