The El Reno Tribune asked for readers first day of school pictures and received more than 25 submissions.

OKLAHOMA CITY — An El Reno teacher was one of 37 Oklahoma educators who spent six days immersed in early American history at the Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute of Colonial Williamsburg in June.

El Reno Etta Dale Junior High instructor Ashleigh Schaffer was part of the group. 

The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence coordinates the selection of educators from the state for fellowships to attend the renowned teacher institute, which is held in and around the restored capital city of 18th-century Virginia.

The dog days of summer are not typically associated with school, but the summer of 2025 has marked the 100th anniversary of two pivotal events in the history of American public schools.

MUNICIPAL COURT

Yoselin Ramirez, El Reno, improper equipment and driving without license issued, $357.

Samantha Marie Galindo, El Reno, expired tag, $130.

Nathan Ryan Phillips, Oklahoma City, expired tag, $165.

Ernesto Ortis Guevara, El Reno, driving without license issued, $252.

Samuel Ray Nusz, failure to wear seat restraint, $20.

Douglas Glen Laster, Oklahoma City, speeding, $185.

David Levelle Ladd, Oklahoma City, speeding, $165.

Bryon Keith Jones, El Reno, failure to wear seat restraint, $20.