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12• SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2026 The Elk City News NEWS Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Opens Nominations for Medal for Excellence Awards Five Public School Educators Receive the Prestigious Teaching Honor Annually OKLAHOMA CITY — The homa’s public school classrooms, past Medal for Excellence recipients Lee Ann Oklahoma Foundation for Excel- and we are honored to celebrate — chooses the honorees. DeArman, lence is now accepting nominations these incredible educators who in- The 2027 recipients will be hon- Darcy Pip- for the Medal for Excellence, one of spire and challenge their students,” ored May 8 at OFE’s 41st annual pins, Morgan Harris the state’s most prestigious teaching said Elizabeth Inbody, OFE’s chief Academic Awards Celebration at honors. executive officer. “When we recog- the National Cowboy & Western The Medal for Excellence rec- nize teachers, we send a powerful Heritage Museum in Oklahoma ognizes public school educators message about the importance of City. Each honoree will receive a for their passion and innovation, their work and the essential role $5,000 award, a medal and a “Roots commitment to professional devel- public education plays in our state’s and Wings” sculpture. opment, and extraordinary impact future. When we elevate excellence, OFE is a statewide, nonpartisan on student learning. we elevate Oklahoma.” nonprofit that recognizes and en- OFE awards one Medal for Ex- Anyone can nominate an edu- courages academic excellence in cellence annually in each of five cator for the award, including col- Oklahoma’s public schools. Found- categories: Elementary Teaching, leagues, community members and ed in 1985, the foundation elevates Secondary Teaching, Elementary/ students. public education through esteemed Secondary Administration, Re- Nominations can be submitted honors, support for public school gional University/Community Col- at OFE.org through 5 p.m. Sept. 30. foundations, grants to K-12 men- lege Teaching and Research Uni- An independent selection com- toring programs, and partnerships versity Teaching. mittee made up of business, educa- that provide quality professional “Greatness is happening in Okla- tion and civic leaders — including development for educators. ELK CITY Pre-K kids were rodeo ready. Big Elk football game against Altus, 14-19. Fans enjoying the game. Character Analysis Surgery in Mrs. Sutton’s literature classes. We hope each of you have a great season! We hope you have Elk City Nursing Home a great Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. 301 N. Garrett, Elk City ELK CITY: 2714 W. 3rd St. • 102 S. 580-225-2580 Main St.•580.225.2580 580-225-2811 580.243.0466 year! SAYRE: 711 NE Highway 66 • 580-928-2580 https//www.fnbec.bank Good Luck Area Teams! We want to wish you a great season! Good Luck Teams! :UG6W 1210 S. Main St, Elk City (ON&LW\2. 580-225-0100   www.elksupply.com ZZZSL]]DKXWFRP 2017 W. Third | 1300 S. Main | gpbankok.com &DUU\RXW‡&XUEVLGH‡'HOLYHU\ Carry-out • Hut Lane • Delivery *UHDW3ODLQV 1DWLRQDO%DQN 2017 W. Third | 1300 S. Main | Elk City Wal-Mart | gpbankok.com 580-225-2265