Henryetta Schools

Public Notices

November 7, 2025

Henryetta Schools

Monday: Breakfast: Blueberry Muffin Lunch: Chicken Sandwich, French Fries Tuesday: Breakfast: Sausage & Biscuit Lunch: Turkey & Noodles, Rolls, Broccoli Wednesday: Breakfast: Sausage on a Stick Lunch: Hot Dog on a Bun, Potato Puffs, Wacky Cake Thursday: Breakfast: Biscuit, White Biscuit Gravy Lunch: Pizza with Cheese Topping Friday: Breakfast: Cereal, Toast & Jelly Lunch: Taco in a Bag, Chocolate Pudding —

Monday: Breakfast: Ham Egg & Cheese Lunch: Chicken Strips, Fries Tuesday: Breakfast: Ham Egg & Cheese Lunch: Potato Soup, Bread Bowl Wednesday: Breakfast: Breakfast Burrito Lunch: Pizza, Corn Thursday: Breakfast: Pancakes & Syrup, Sausage Links Lunch: Nachos, Pinto Beans Friday: Breakfast: Oatmeal, Toast Lunch: Sweet & Sour Chicken, Fried Rice, Peas —

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Henryetta’s Camrynn Watkins signs with Seminole State

December 6, 2025

Henryetta High School senior Camrynn Watkins reached a milestone Tuesday afternoon inside the Knight Center, signing her national letter of intent to run collegiate cross country for the Seminole Stat...

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Candidate filing period concludes

December 5, 2025

The three-day candidate filing period for local school boards and municipal offices in Okmulgee County officially closed Wednesday, setting the stage for a series of nonpartisan elections that will ta...

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Hallmark Christmas arrives

December 5, 2025

Henryetta is set to shine brighter than ever this Saturday, Dec. 6, as the community gathers for one of the most festive nights of the season - Henryetta Hallmark Christmas. From 4-9 p.m. at Gazebo Pa...

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HEF surprises teachers with nearly $20,000 in grants

December 5, 2025

Henryetta Public Schools is celebrating an early Christmas this week, thanks to the extraordinary generosity and behind- the-scenes dedication of the Henryetta Education Foundation (HEF). In an announ...

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Nominations open for Henryettan of the Year

December 5, 2025

The Henryetta Free-Lance is calling for nominations for the coveted Henryettan of the Year award, honoring those who have dedicated their time, talent and efforts to make Henryetta a stronger, more vi...

Obituaries

Yvette Marie Mitchell

December 5, 2025

November 29, 2025Yvette Marie Mitchell, 66, died on November 29, 2025, in Tulsa. Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Okmulgee Chapel of Keith D. Bigelow Funer...

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American Legion Post 103 added to National Register of Historic Places

December 5, 2025

A landmark of service, sacrifice and resilience in Okmulgee’s Black community has earned one of the nation’s highest historic honors.The Oklahoma Historical Society and the State Historic Preservation...

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Dewar students recognized by PreACT program

December 5, 2025

The PreACT Rising Stars program, in its inaugural year, honors students who score in the top half of all U.S. students who take the PreACT 8/9 Assessment. That exam provides a preview of the ACT test ...

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Pirates Outplay Quinton in Dec. 2 Victory

December 5, 2025

The Preston Pirates (2-1) are off to a solid start, bringing home their second win of the season Tuesday against the Quinton Savages. Above, Kent Rice(3) fires a three-pointer over a Quinton defender ...

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Lady Tigers Open Season with Loss to Aspire

December 5, 2025

The Wilson Lady Tigers, under Head Coach Rikki Wolfe, fell to the Aspire Lady Trailblazers 66-34 Tuesday night. The team is ready for a rebound Friday against Putnam City Heights at home. Above, Wilso...

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Lady Pirates Fall to Quinton, 56-21

December 5, 2025

The Preston Lady Pirates (0-3) are still seeking their first win of the season after Tuesday night’s loss to Quinton. The Lady Pirates will travel to Henryetta Friday to take on the county rival Lady ...