Dee Ann Patterson

1 week ago | swoknews.com | Dee Ann Patterson

Four Lawton Public Schools students will participate in not one but two graduations this month. First they will graduate Friday from Cameron University and then they will receive their high school diplomas two weeks later. The four, who started taking concurrent classes when they were sophomores, have already accumulated 60 hours or more of college credit through LPS’s concurrent enrollment program which allows students to take college courses while they are still in high school — all for free.

1 week ago | swoknews.com | Dee Ann Patterson

What an Oklahoma Fun Day it was. There were stick horses to race, steers to rope, stories to read, animal pelts to examine, games to play, and chickens and ducks to pet. It was a typical day on an Oklahoma farm 100 years ago except that it took place in the gym and classrooms of Learning Tree Academy last week so students could enjoy things that are all about Oklahoma. kAm“%96J 86E 2? @AA@CEF?:EJ E@ 92G6 92?5D\@? 24E:G:E:6D 96C6 2E E96 D49@@=[ 3642FD6 6249 E62496C 92D E96:C @H?

1 week ago | swoknews.com | Dee Ann Patterson

They danced, they sang, they tumbled, they twirled lights and they beat buckets. It was all in the name of entertainment during the first night of LPS Showcase on Tuesday, where some of Lawton Public Schools elementary students showcased their talents. With the theme of Flying High from the hit movie “Wicked”, the students showed their high level of talent. kAmpD9=6J |4r2CE6C[ $9@H42D6 4@@C5:?2E@C[ D2:5 E96 6G6?E :D 2?

1 week ago | swoknews.com | Dee Ann Patterson

It is said that good things come to those who wait. Serenity Whitelow, 11, has been waiting almost two weeks to complete her dream of conducting a community cleanup in the Crosby Park Elementary School area. The event, originally scheduled for April 26, was postponed due to torrential flooding. With sunny skies and temperatures forecast near 80 degrees, the event has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 10. kAm%96 rC@D3J !2C< 7:7E9 8C256C A=2??65 E96 4=62?FA 27E6C H:??:?8 E96 |2CE:?

1 week ago | swoknews.com | Dee Ann Patterson

Lawton elementary and early childhood students will have the opportunity to showcase their talents at the annual Lawton Public Schools’ Showcase this week. Ashley McCarter, Showcase coordinator, said the event is an opportunity for all elementary schools and early childhood centers across the district to highlight their students. Performances include honor choirs, dancing groups, jump rope, gymnastics, bucket drums and coordinated basketball dribbling, among others.