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Olney High School seniors participate in Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Real World event. The event is a simulation of what it will be like once living on their own, paying bills and making financial choices that will affect their day-to-day living and

OHS seniors received several lectures from local businesses on the importance and best practices of financial planning. Photo by Will Sadler

Olney Police Department’s Chief Dan Birbeck hosted a table where seniors could spin a wheel and receive a non-planned bill or hardship, prompting discussions of how to adjust a monthly financial plan. Photo by Will Sadler

Olney High School Seniors take a traditional stroll down Olney Elementary School’s Hall in cap & gown before graduating. The children really enjoy the high fives and hugs. Photo by Will Sadler

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension puts graduating seniors through a live simulation of what they can expect financially after living on their own. Photo by Will Sadler

Olney High School Seniors take the stage prior to their 2025 graduation ceremony. Congratulations to the graduates! Photo by Julie Lane

OHS Seniors at Real World, Cap & Gown

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 11:00pm

OHS Seniors at Real World, Cap & Gown

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At the May 12 meeting, the Olney Independent School District Board of Trustees administered the oath of office to two returning Trustees, Hannah Stewart and Summer Branum, and two new members, Reid Miller and Kelly Mahler. Mrs. Branum was re-elected as bo

OISD Board Swears In New Trustees

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 11:00pm

OISD Board Swears In New Trustees

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City Sets May 24 Splash Day at Pool

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 11:00pm

The City of Olney is holding a Splash Day at the municipal swimming pool on Memorial Day, City Secretary Tammy Hourigan said last week.

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Three Ladycats competed at the UIL 1A State Track and Field Championship on May 3. Freshman Allison Melton tied her best-ever time and finished 9th. Sophomore Camren Mallory finished fourth in a competitive 100m hurdle race, missing the podium by one hund

Newcastle Ladycats Win at State Track

Wed, 05/14/2025 - 11:00pm

Newcastle Ladycats Win at State Track

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OHS FFA 2024-25 Officers presented awards at the annual banquet. 2024-25 officers were: President- Marlee Lane, Vice President- Tristan Bishop, Secretary- Kaiden Johnson, Treasurer- Jordynn Petty and Reporter- Valerie Hance. Photo by Will Sadler

OHS FFA Officers for the 2025-26 school year will be: Historian- Blaize DeVries, Parliamentarian- Adrian Velasquez, Advisor- Victoria Pint, Sentinel- Kaiden Johnson, Reporter- Leah Galindo, Treasurer- August Ickert, Secretary- Marlee Lane, Vice-President-

OHS FFA President Marlee Lane addresses attendees of the OHS FFA banquet. Photo by Will Sadler

OHS FFA Secretary Kaiden Johnson presents FFA member Luke Lane with the Farm Business Management Degree. Photo by Will Sadler

OHS FFA Treasurer Jordynn Petty presents FFA member Vice President Tristan Bishop with Ag Mechanics Proficiency award. Photo by Will Sadler

OHS FFA Reporter Valerie Hance presents FFA member Will Caffey with the Green Hand Degree. The Green Hand Degree is generally the first degree a new FFA member will earn after joining the FFA, signifying they have a good understanding of the history and p

OHS FFA Ag Teacher Haylee Haralson received flowers and a special video presentation marking the end of her journey in the FFA and moving on to become the principal for Olney High School beginning next school year. Photo by Will Sadler

OHS FFA students pose with outgoing FFA teacher Haylee Haralson at the end of the end of year banquet. Photo by Will Sadler

OHS FFA Celebrates End-of-Year Banquet

Wed, 05/14/2025 - 11:00pm

OHS FFA Celebrates End-of-Year Banquet

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