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Texas DPS offers resources and tips ahead of new school year

News Staff
Friday, August 12, 2022
As the new school year nears, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers to use extra caution in and around school zones and neighborhoods. This includes knowing the Texas laws about driving near stopped school buses and not using cell phones when you’re behind the wheel.

Wheatheart Celebration continues this coming week

News Staff
Friday, August 12, 2022
Ochiltree County’s annual Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration’s spotlight events, including the Block Party, the parade, and Pioneer Day, are scheduled for nthis coming week. On Saturday, Aug. 13, American Legion Post 254 held the Seth Huston Memorial Poker Run.

City’s sales tax payment is up 14% in August

News Staff
Friday, August 12, 2022
The City of Perryton saw another healthy increase in its sales tax allocation this month. The August payment was up almost 14% for the month. For the year so far, it is up 24% over 2021 payments, with $2.188 million received.
READY FOR SCHOOL!

READY FOR SCHOOL!

READY FOR SCHOOL!

News Staff
Friday, August 12, 2022
Perryton schools start the new school year this Wednesday, Aug. 17, and Perryton Independent School District teachers spent last week attending meetings, compiling lesson plans, and getting their classrooms in shape for new students.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
PISD meal, reduced prices listed Perryton Independent School District will no longer be serving free meals to all children. Parents will need to fill out a meal application online to apply for free/reduced meals at the perrytonisd.com website.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
(www.perrytoncs.org) On August 10, 2022, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Delilah Marie Lucio, white female. Date of birth, Nov. 5, 1999. Height, 4’9”, weight, 140 pounds. Brown eyes, black hair. Last known address was Perryton.
SO MANY NEW TEACHERS! — The Perryton Independent School District welcomed 32 new teachers to the district on Wednesday with a get-to-know-you event. Teachers conducted a scavenger hunt to get to know their new hometown, capped with some social time at the Pink Rose Book Shop. Teachers began work Aug. 8 as they prepare for the new school year, and the first day of classes is set for Wednesday, Aug. 17.

SO MANY NEW TEACHERS! — The Perryton Independent School District welcomed 32 new teachers to the district on Wednesday with a get-to-know-you event. Teachers conducted a scavenger hunt to get to know their new hometown, capped with some social time at the Pink Rose Book Shop. Teachers began work Aug. 8 as they prepare for the new school year, and the first day of classes is set for Wednesday, Aug. 17.

Tips for Labor Day getaways and more

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer. Even though summer officially ends a few weeks after Labor Day, a new school year begins for most students by Labor Day, and the lazy, hazy days spent on the beach give way to a new school year.

Adding art to STEM helpful

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
A growing emphasis on STEM has emerged within the educational sector over the last decade or more. Schools and students have put forth extraordinary effort into fostering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in curriculums and through personal pursuits.
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