To the Editor:

As the vote on the bond issue nears, I reflect upon my 43 years in the classroom to determine the many changes El Reno has faced and the challenges it is now facing. 

It is obvious to see how El Reno has grown, and how it has endured the many changes. There is one change that is affecting our school system.

Growth. No matter what business you are in, growth requires changes, accommodations, compliances and more. With that said, El Reno is in need of a change.

To the Editor:

I’ve been a part of the El Reno community my whole life and it has taught me just how important community really is. In a small town, community is everything.

It’s what we build together and what we belong to.

As the former Leadership teacher and the creator of the program, I’ve always tried to pass that lesson on to my students from the very beginning.

Karen Rae Reed passed away at the age of 74 on March 4, 2025, at Corn Heritage Village in Weatherford.

Karen dedicated her life to teaching mathematics to secondary students. From Algebra I to trigonometry, statistics and calculus, she inspired countless young minds with her passion for learning.

Officers of the El Reno FFA chapter participated in the 2025 Oklahoma FFA Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) Conference.

The conference was held at the Great Plains Technology Center in Lawton. 

The eight state FFA officers planned and conducted this year’s conference, which was centered on the theme “On Target: Take Aim.”