Jacquelyn Rae Nanette Vaught, age 93, passed away peacefully July 23, 2025, in El Reno. She was born June 2, 1932, in Union, Missouri. She was a member of First Christian Church of El Reno.
Jacquelyn was the daughter of Alvin and Sue Diestelkamp. She was the wife of Wayne E. Vaught.
She was preceded in death by her husband; two daughters, Christine Vaught and Terry Koehler; and by her siblings, Donald Diestelkamp and Glenda Terschluse.
El Reno faced Union City in a home scrimmage last week.
In Loving Memory (1943-2025)
Jeannette Sanders, age 82, passed away Aug. 2, 2025. Though she moved several times in her life, she spent the biggest part of her life in El Reno.
Jeannette was a spirited soul - spunky and full of fire. Her quick wit and sense of humor were constants throughout her life, sparking laughter in moments big and small. She reminded us not to take life too seriously, and to always find time for a good laugh.
She is survived by her husband, Charley, and her daughter, Tana.
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Dear ERPS Families and Community Members
Welcome back! I hope your summer break brought the rest, renewal and moments of joy you truly deserved.
As we launch into the 2025-26 school year, I’m filled with excitement for the journey ahead and the incredible opportunities that await our students, staff and community.
At El Reno Public Schools, our guiding mission - Ensure Achievement and Inspire Excellence - continues to shape everything we do.
Dear El Reno High School Families
Welcome back to another exciting school year at EHS! We’re coming off a fantastic 2024-2025 school year, and we’re eager to make this one even better. There are several important updates and changes to share with you, so let’s dive right in.
New Cellphone Policy
Services for Gilferd William Peters will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Aaron Kotila officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at the El Reno Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.
Gilferd died Aug. 3, 2025, at Integris Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was born June 5, 1931, in Okarche to W.J. “Bill” and Elise (ZumMallen) Peters. Gilferd was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church on June 21, 1931, and confirmed on March 25, 1945.
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Dear Parents and Students
Welcome to the 2025-26 school year!
I would like to introduce myself. My name is Kurt Myers, and this is my second year as principal at Etta Dale Junior High School.
It will be my 29th year in education. I have been a teacher, coach and administrator in school districts throughout Oklahoma and Texas.
I can’t put into words my excitement for the continued opportunity to serve the stakeholders of El Reno Public Schools.
The start of the year is near! The excitement to meet our new and returning students is building!
We hope that you are ready to start the new year off on a positive note.
We have several new additions to our building this year. In fifth grade, we are welcoming two new ELA teachers, Calle McMullen and Gabrielle Baker. Hillary Bollinger is returning to ERPS as a fifth-grade math teacher.
Mrs. King’s retirement didn’t last long. She decided to come back and teach math for us. Across the way in the sixth-grade hall we have Mrs. Nichols joining the science team.
