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A new mission statement for Newcastle Public Schools was approved by the school board during their regular April meeting.

The annual School Report Cards were recently released by the State of Oklahoma for the 2021-2022 school year. They are available for viewing at https://oklaschools.com/. Newcastle Public Schools’ report cards were among them.

The Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA) said they are pleased to announce that Dr. Melonie Hau, superintendent of Newcastle Public Schools, is the 2023 OASA District 16 Superintendent of the Year.

Newcastle vocal music students took part at the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association State Solo and Ensemble Contest on April 27 at Crossings Community Church in Oklahoma City.

A new policy for suicide awareness, training and prevention was adopted during the April meeting by the Newcastle Board of Education for Newcastle Public Schools.

The Splashpad in Veterans Park will open for a new season on May

A report from the Oklahoma Tax Commission indicates that McClain County had a return of taxes on Medical Marijuana sales totaling $27,042.87.

March 2023 calls for the McClain-Grady County Emergency Medical Services totalled 226. Of those, 138 were billed calls and 88 were non-transport.

In the “‘Frack Monster’ said to be noisy neighbor” story from the April 20 issue of the Newcastle Pacer, we spelled a name wrong. We said Dr. Sherry Marchum, but should have said the correct spelling of Cheri Marcham.

Gift baskets from Guernsey included linen towels for dog beds, tube socks to fill with water bottles as enrichment toys, Pill Pocket capsules to give animals medications if needed, dog toys, leashes, food, treats, bowls, and doggie bandanas to wear on their way to new homes. Pictured, from left, are: Tyler Brasseaux, Newcastle Animal Control officer; David Oman, Guernsey director of Design Group; Newcastle Police Officer Virginia Bailey; Newcastle Police Sgt. David Bristol; Newcastle Police Chief Gary Norman; Keith Holman, Guernsey architect; and Kolton Bilyeu, Newcastle Animal Control officer. Guernsey designed the new 4,300 square-foot Newcastle Animal Shelter which features indoor sheltering areas for dogs and cats, improved intake facilities, and a more modern design.