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The Elk City News SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026 • 11 NEWS 2026-27 College Prep Materials Available to Oklahoma Eighth Through 12th Grade Students Oklahoma eighth through chures for middle, junior high dents about the courses they state’s comprehensive college the most important steps stu- High school counselors also 12th grade students now have and high school students state- must take in high school to be planning and preparation por- dents can take toward achiev- have online access to the 2026- access to updated information- wide. admitted to an Oklahoma pub- tal for students, parents and ing their educational goals,” 27 “Counselors’ Resource al materials to help them plan State Regents officials pro- lic college or university. school counselors. The publi- said Chancellor Sean Burrage. Book: Oklahoma Colleges and and prepare for a college edu- duced grade-specific digital The online publications cations also outline estimated “These helpful resources are Universities,” which provides cation. brochures for eighth through feature financial aid informa- college costs, salary expecta- available to assist educators information about preparing The Oklahoma State Regents 10th grade students and for tion, outline college admis- tions for various jobs and in- and counselors as they work for college, course selection, for Higher Education recently 11th through 12th grade stu- sion standards, and encourage formation about campus com- with students and families to college costs and financial aid, produced 2026-27 editions dents. Both versions of “Your families to use OKcollegestart. parison and selection. plan, prepare and pay for col- including grants and scholar- of preparing for college bro- Plan for College” inform stu- org(opens in new tab), the “Early planning is one of lege.” ships. MERRITT Thank you Azlin’s Cards for your generous donation of 10 Pokemon cards to our Thursday Pokemon Lunch Club! These kids had a blast opening their cards. Miss Brawley was surprised earlier this week with a Middle School Art Projects $600 gift from the Oklahoma Retired Yes Finance Educators Associa- tion. Susie Walker We proudly support delivered the gift and stated the organization was the students, staff and administration blessing a few first- year teachers in the at Merritt Schools area. 1414 W. 3rd St., Elk City, OK ~ Great Plains Bank 580.225.1525 ~ First National Bank LocalLoanGroup.com ELK CITY The HS Elkettes competed hard at the Mustang Invitational, and it was HOT! Elk City was the only 4A school in a field full of 6A competition, but these girls stepped up and several medaled. Mrs. Miller’s first graders used their 5 senses to describe popcorn with adjectives. Learning is always better Elk City MS Cross Country when we can see it, hear it, feel it, smell it, and taste it. 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