Pre-K! Full Day!

By Kaylee Schier and Desmond James

The youngsters are back in school. After 21 years this is the first year that Mrs. Karen Sims and Mrs. Debbie Bohhanon has had them all day.

The pre-school this year has changed their schedule. In years past, they only went to school half a day and the second half to head start or went home if their parents chose. This year, there are 8 currently enrolled. They are planning on going to the Chickasaw Annual Festival in October which is held in Tishomingo, in March going to the Steve Fite concert in Ardmore, and many more.

Since they are getting to go to school all day now, the little Foxes are getting to do more activities in their daily schedule. Mrs. Sims said, "she thinks the parents are liking it better because she is they only teacher they have to worry about getting papers back to so it is easier on the parents." They are getting the choice to bring their own lunch if they would like.

During the day, Mrs. Sims said, "they are learning their ABC's, how to say, and sound them out using zoo phonic." Congratulations pre-school for getting to attend school all day. Keep up the good work!!!

The State of the Elementary

by Danielle Morris and Mayara Carreiro

The elementary is adjusting well to the changes to the new school year and have not been effected by the changes to the high school schedule. "This year is going great so far, the teachers and the kids are working hard and happy to see me." Elementary Principal Mr. Williams jokingly says. "I don't like the short lunch period but I like the fact that we will get out earlier this year, and have a longer summer so I guess I'll just have to deal with extra class period and shorter lunch," said one elementary student. Starting last year, the 7th grade moved down to the upper elementary building instead of the high school building and the 4th grade moved down to the lower elementary building. New this year is the 3 year old program and Pre-K is going full day. So far, so good for the new school year at Fox Elementary.

No Fair for the FFA Land Judgers

By Cheyenne Hathorn and Mariami Sumbadze

The Fox FFA land judging team was unable to judge at the Carter County Free Fair a few weekends ago because of the excessive rain.

FCCLA

By Anissa McConnell and Jessica Schmidt


If you really want to learn something about family and community, you would really like FCCLA. FCCLA are planning to do a lot of things this year. Right now they are planning to have a Welcome Back to School party. They will have all kinds of different games like, Uno, X-Box, Wii, Skip Bo, Phase 10, Chicken Foot, Dominoes, Applestapples, Scattagories, Monopoly, Life and much much more. It will be on September 21st at 6:00 p.m. They will also have door prizes and snacks.

Right now FCCLA is designing t-shirts and FCCLA president Kaylee Schier is excited about it, "they are awesome!" The FCCLA will be going to Marietta on October 12th for the district meeting with other 17 schools. November 9th they will be having a blood drive and they will also be raising money for March of Dimes.

If you want to be a member of FCCLA you have to be in a FCCLA class, or have been a member in the past. You can also get in touch with Ms. Crawshaw at the school.

Ms. Crawshaw thinks it is very important to have FCCLA because, FCCLA is the only organization that deals with community and family. They do it because, it gives them a chance to work with people. It is something different for the students.

The officers this year for FCCLA are: Kaylee Schier-President, Brianna Lovely-Vice President, Danielle Morris, Secretary, Dalton Langley-Treasurer, Desmond James-Student Council Representative, Lydia Turner-Reporter, and Jessica Stewart-Historian.

FFA Hard at Work

By Cheyenne Hathorn and Mariama Sumbadze

The FFA is working hard in the classroom getting ready for some upcoming events like the Tulsa State Fair the 1st week of October. And as Mr. Kirkpatrick would say, "It's time to buy a show pig!"

As for what is going on right now in the Fox FFA, they are selling Blue and Gold products for their fall fundraiser. And also, Mr. Kirkpatrick was presented an award for Ag Mentor Teacher of the Year of Oklahoma and the western region of the U.S. This award for presented to him by the National AG Teacher Association. Keep up the good work Mr. Kirkpatrick and the FFA members!!!!

New Head Cook... Mrs. Darla Mumford

By Kaylee Schier and Desmond James

The Fox Cafeteria has a different look! Thanks to our new Cafeteria Manager. Mrs. Darla Mumford is now the head cook. Her job includes ordering food, making out monthly menus, help Emma Rodriguez cook the main dish, and taking care of any maintenance.

She has worked for Fox Public Schools for 14 years. Mrs. Darla has been a pre-school teachers aid, elementary custodian, helped in the concession stand for many events, drove a bus, high school custodian, and now her occupation is the Cafeteria Manager. The job opening was offered to her over the summer. Mrs. Darla said, "I felt like they needed someone new and different and with a change of ideas." Mrs. Darla is very pleased with her new job. She enjoys getting to have a change of work, after being a custodian for 14 years.

This year the kids are enjoying the new foods that are being served. Many days the cafeteria line is backed up to the door way. The workers are trying there best to get the line going faster, but it is a small problem because the lunch hour has been cut back. Despite that, the students are enjoying having the many different food options that are being served daily. Welcome to the cafeteria, Mrs. Darla Mumford!!!

Marching to a Different Beat!

Mr. Stringer leading the band as the practice marching.

Photo taken by Danielle Morris and Mayara Carreiro

by Danielle Morris and Mayara Carreiro

The band is working and getting better each day. The new band teacher has a lot of new ideas and plans for the band this year, like going to marching contest, honor band, and after January they are going to do workshops, concert contest, and solo and ensembles.

There are 25-30 students in band this year and they are very excited about the Christmas Parade this year because they are going to wear Christmas lights and uniforms. Mr. Stringer wants to update the band status by having a show band and updating instrumentals.

They plan to march at every game and at least one away game. They practice marching during band first hour, on Thursday mornings at 7a.m, and if needed after school. Mr. Stringer said, "We plan on marching at the state fair on Monday, Tishamingo band and field competitions, SWOSU homecoming and game, and the Christmas parade in Ardmore." Senior bandsman Shanda Fore says, "The band has improved and he (Mr. Stringer) has brought out self-confidence and shown us how them how to achieve goals by working at them."

New Teacher Profile - Mrs. Wendy Plant

by Anissa McConnell and Jessica Schmidt

Fox High School has a new face this year, Mrs. Wendy Plant. She is from Foster, OK and graduated high school from Waurika. She teaches 7th through 12th grade special education. Mrs. Plant was hired at the end of last year and wanted the job so she could be near her husband, our 5th grade teacher at Fox, Mr. Plant. She thinks this job is a very high maintenance job and it will take a lot of work, but Mrs. Plant is looking forward to the challenge. Welcome to Fox, Mrs. Plant!

Off on the right foot!

The Fox Junior High Football team opened the season at Thackerville last night shutting out the Wildcats 26-0. The Foxes next game will be at home on Monday against Caddo at 6:30. Way to go Foxes!

Fastpitch Softball District Assignments

District assignments for fastpitch softball were released from the OSSAA on Friday and one team name appeared for the first time... the Fox Lady Foxes! The Fox Lady Foxes will take on the Velma Lady Comets in their first ever fastpitch district tournament appearance on September 23rd at Velma. Come out and support the Lady Foxes!

This week's games

Fastpitch Softball
Junior High
Tuesday @ Stratford 4:00
Thursday @ Paoli 3:30

High School
Tuesday @ Stratford 4:30
Thursday @ Comanche Tournament TBD



Football
Junior High
Monday @ Thackerville
Junior High @ 6:30

High School
Friday vs Davenport @ 7:30