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A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.

Bell to Bell, No Cell

Bristow School DistrictOklahoma legislators recently passed a new law (SB 139) that will prohibit students across the state from using their cell phones and other personal electronic devices while on campus during the school day. This will begin this upcoming 2025-26 school year..

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Historic cuts to SNAP put 131,000 Oklahomans at risk of losing benefits

President Donald Trump’s budget bill brings stricter rules to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the federal food assistance program, and shifts costs to states, putting an estimated 131,000 Oklahomans at risk of losing food benefits.

Community Events

All Things Farm Related SwapThird Sunday of each month. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Beginning March16. TractorSupply parking lot.Artisans Gardeners MarketEvery Saturday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Tractor Supply parking lot.Bristow Garden ClubThe Bristow Garden Club meets the second Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m.

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Fishing Report

Grand: August 3. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 88°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure, docks, points, rocks, and shorelines. Blue catfish fair on cut bait and shad below the dam, docks, and main lake.

Central Tech’s Explorer Program expands to five new middle schools

Five new middle schools are joining Central Tech’s Explorer Program this fall, bringing realworld career learning to hundreds more students. With momentum growing, first-year partner schools shared advice and encouragement as the program expands.

Josi Morquecho

Josi is a proud graduate of Northeastern State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Performance. She was raised in Bristow, and is incredibly excited to be back in the community that helped shape who she is today.

Jen Handsel

Bristow Schools welcomes Jen Handsel.Jen will be teaching art this year at Collins for the first semester. She will then move to Edison for the second semester.Jen grew up in Kellyville until she was six and moved to Tulsa in second grade.

Allison Sexton

Edison Elementary welcomes Allison Sexton to the Bristow Staff! Allison will be teaching 1st grade.Graduating from Fort Hays State University, Allison earned her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, with a Minor in Special Education. She has her ESOL endorsement and is Certified in LETRS.