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The fi rst time is the inaugural. The second time, it becomes annual. Dr. A.J. Johnson now hopes it becomes a tradition. Kingfi sher High School students and staff gathered after fi rst period on Monday at the fl ag plaza in front of the school. It’s the second straight year KHS has conducted the ceremony as a way to start the new school year. Kingfi sher’s most recent Boys State delegates raised the U.S. and Oklahoma fl ags and the Pride of Kingfi sher band played the National Anthem as well as the fi ght song. The crowd was addressed by Student Council President Harper Evans as well as Assistant Principal Colby Connel. Pictured left prior to raising the fl ags are, from left, Cooper Young, Ethan McLean, Wyatt Long and Jeremiah Burpo. “I think it qualifi es as a tradition which, I hope, the school will continue into the future,” said Johnson, a longtime KHS teacher. “It is a good way to kick off the school year.” [Photos by Finley Harrison/KHS Photography]
Read moreThe following traffic accidents are being investigated by the Kingfisher Police Department: July 10, 1 p.m. - At U.S. 81 and S.H. 33.
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Lomega Student Council offi cers are gearing up for the school year as they spent one morning last week decorating the front doors of the school to welcome back the junior high and high school students. They also served a meal to the school staff during their inservice meetings. The 2025-2026 Student Council offi cers are, from left: Claire Myers, vice president; Brayli Walker, reporter; Hadley Ott, president; Lance Yost, treasurer; and Laken Lewallen, secretary. [Photo provided]
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• MEET THE CANDIDATE: Kingfisher County Republican Women is continuing its series of hosting candidates for the next gubernatorial election. Jake Merrick will make a presentation at the group’s next meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at the Kingfisher County Farm Bureau Insurance Building, 117 W. Sheridan in Kingfisher. Merrick is a former state senator and is currently a radio host. The public is invited to attend and there will be a Q&A after his presentation. Other candidates set to appear are listed in an ad in this edition.
Read moreKingfisher’s 68th annual event next weekend at Roundup Club Arena
Read more![ACCIDENT SCENE – A wreck west of Kingfisher on Wednesday afternoon resulted in a fatality and one other injury and also shut down State Highway 33 for more than eight hours. [Photo provided]](https://www.kingfisherpress.net/sites/kingfisherpress.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/medium/public/4c995bdee5_Ar00103002.jpg?itok=dLbkzNZl "ACCIDENT SCENE – A wreck west of Kingfisher on Wednesday afternoon resulted in a fatality and one other injury and also shut down State Highway 33 for more than eight hours. [Photo provided]")
Accident west of Kingfisher closes down S.H. 33 for more than 8 hours
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The traffic returned to 13th Street on Thursday and the drop-off lines were full of vehicles. That can only mean one thing. School has started in Kingfisher. That was the case as the hallways and classes were full of students and teachers across all five of Kingfisher Public Schools’ campuses. The same can be said in Dover and Lomega as well as Chisholm Trail Technology Center. School starts back for students in Okarche, Cashion and Hennessey this Thursday, Aug. 14. Pictured above left is Kingfisher Heritage second grader Luke Giles as he was being dropped off for the first day of school and was promptly greeted by Principal Lisa Meier. On the right are Kingfisher Upper Elementary fifth graders Hope Voth (left) and Emily Francis making their way down the fifth and sixth grade wing after starting their morning being addressed by new Principal Miranda Shelton. [KT&FP Staff Photos]
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