Seminole-Area Leaders Attend Statewide Education Town Hall

October 22, 2026Josh Hutton

In this photo, Several Seminole-area residents pose for a group picture after attending the Oklahoma Academy for State Goals’ Town Hall on education. From the left, are Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds; Seminole Chamber of Commerce CEO Amy Britt; SSC Educational Foundation Chair and Seminole Public Schools Board Chair Mark Schell; SSC Educational Foundation Trustee Kim Hyden; SSC students Caden Pierce and Mia Reich; Seminole Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Bob Gragg; and SSC Director of Community Relations Kim Pringle.

Several Seminole-area residents participated in the Oklahoma Academy for State Goals’ Town Hall on education Oct. 18-21 at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville. The four-day conference, themed “Challenges to Change: Shaping Tomorrow’s Classrooms,” brought together more than 150 participants and observers to hear from speakers and participate in panel discussions addressing challenges facing Oklahoma’s K-12 education system and exploring opportunities for improvement. Pictured, from left, are Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds; Seminole Chamber of Commerce CEO Amy Britt; SSC Educational Foundation Chair and Seminole Public Schools Board Chair Mark Schell; SSC Educational Foundation Trustee Kim Hyden; SSC students Caden Pierce and Mia Reich; Seminole Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Bob Gragg; and SSC Director of Community Relations Kim Pringle.

SSC to Host Trick or Treat Trail

October 21, 2026Josh Hutton

This photo shows children in their Halloween costumes as they participate in Trick or Treat Trail.

Seminole State College will host its annual Trick or Treat Trail on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Henderson Park on campus. SSC students and employees will distribute candy at stations along the walking trail surrounding the north pond. The event is free and open to the public, and children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. Organized by the college’s Campus Activities office, the event is coordinated by Director of Residential Life and Student Activities Melinda Sims. For more information, contact Sims at m.sims@sscok.edu.

Regional Leaders Gather at SSC for Economic Development Summit

October 13, 2026Josh Hutton

In this photo, City and chamber of commerce leaders from across the region pose for a group picture. Pictured, from left, are Danny Morgan, SSC Rural Business and Resources Center; Amy Britt, Seminole Chamber of Commerce; Tsanceria Hernandez, Gordon Cooper Technology Center; Kimberly Elliott, Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce; Clarence Prevost, Gordon Cooper Technology Center; Lucia Dickinson, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education; Bert Robison, Wes Watkins Technology Center; Samantha Stanfill, City of Seminole; Jessica Steele, City of Seminole; Theresa Barkhimer, City of Holdenville; Jim Greff, City of Prague; Roberta Davis, Holdenville Chamber of Commerce; Bob Pearman, City of Stroud; Jeff Stiner, City of Stroud; and Kim Pringle, Seminole State College. Others attending, but not pictured, were: Jared Cooper, Oklahoma Department of Commerce and Dana Reed, Wetumka/Wewoka ECO Family Center.

City and chamber of commerce leaders from across the region gathered at Seminole State College on Oct. 6 for the Rural Economic Development Summit, held at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. The event brought together representatives from Hughes, Lincoln, Okfuskee, Pottawatomie and Seminole counties for discussions on regional economic development, workforce development and opportunities for collaboration. The summit featured representatives from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

Pictured, from left, are Danny Morgan, SSC Rural Business and Resources Center; Amy Britt, Seminole Chamber of Commerce; Tsanceria Hernandez, Gordon Cooper Technology Center; Kimberly Elliott, Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce; Clarence Prevost, Gordon Cooper Technology Center; Lucia Dickinson, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education; Bert Robison, Wes Watkins Technology Center; Samantha Stanfill, City of Seminole; Jessica Steele, City of Seminole; Theresa Barkhimer, City of Holdenville; Jim Greff, City of Prague; Roberta Davis, Holdenville Chamber of Commerce; Bob Pearman, City of Stroud; Jeff Stiner, City of Stroud; and Kim Pringle, Seminole State College. Others attending, but not pictured, were: Jared Cooper, Oklahoma Department of Commerce and Dana Reed, Wetumka/Wewoka ECO Family Center.

SSC to Host Fall Baseball State Tournament

October 6, 2026Josh Hutton

This photo shows an ariel view of the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex. — _{Seminole State College’s Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex will host the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds of the 2026 OSSAA Class B Fall Baseball State Tournament Oct. 8-9. Four quarterfinal games will be played Thursday, followed by two semifinal games Friday.}

Seminole State College will host the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds of the 2026 Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association Class B Fall Baseball State Tournament Oct. 8-9 at the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex.

Quarterfinal games will begin Thursday, Oct. 8, with Fort Cobb-Broxton facing Vici at 11 a.m., followed by Moss against Dover at 1:30 p.m., Calumet against Leedey at 4 p.m. and Drummond against Tupelo at 6:30 p.m.

The semifinal round will be played Friday, Oct. 9, with games scheduled for 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

The two semifinal winners will advance to the Class B state championship game at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City.

This photo shows the front of the North Rock creek Highschool building.

College Starts Early for More Than 100 North Rock Creek Students

September 3, 2026Josh Hutton

Nearly one in every five students at North Rock Creek High School is also a Seminole State College student.

This fall, 106 of North Rock Creek High School’s approximately 500 students are taking SSC courses through concurrent enrollment, the largest group from any single high school at the College. Those students represent nearly 47% of the school’s 227 juniors and seniors.

The milestone is particularly notable for a young high school. North Rock Creek began offering high school courses in 2018 and moved students into its new high school building in 2019. Its first senior class graduated in 2022.

Behind the enrollment figure is a coordinated system that begins months before students enter an online college classroom. North Rock Creek High School Counselors Jennifer Barnett and Ashley Moody meet with students and families each spring to introduce concurrent enrollment and identify those who are interested.

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In this photo, AJ Cutler, IT administrator for The Academies of Oklahoma, assists student Gabe Jones with operating a camera during production of the short film “Stay Awake.” Actors Jaxon Davis, Krislee Tobey, Olivia Bennight and Mia Clark are pictured in the background.

The Academy of Seminole to Premiere Student-Created Short Film at SSC

September 1, 2026Josh Hutton

The Academy of Seminole will showcase the work of student filmmakers during a public premiere of the original short film “Stay Awake” on Friday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium at Seminole State College. Admission is free and the event is open to the public.

The event, presented by The Academies of Oklahoma, will feature a gold carpet and premiere-style experience for students, families and community members. Attendees will also have an opportunity to view behind-the-scenes footage from the film’s production.

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In this photo, Shannon Miller holds up her Olympic medals while sitting for a photo.

SSC to Host Seven-Time Olympic Medalist Shannon Miller

August 24, 2026Josh Hutton

Seminole State College’s Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions program will host seven-time Olympic medalist, ovarian cancer survivor and health advocate Shannon Miller at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, in the Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium on the SSC campus. The event is free and open to the public.

The presentation will serve as a culminating event for the final year of SSC’s current five-year NASNTI grant. The program’s 2026 theme, “Wellbeing and Resilience,” focuses on providing students with resources and strategies to support their personal well-being and academic success.

Following Miller’s presentation, audience members will have an opportunity to participate in a question-and-answer session and photo opportunity.

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SSC to Offer Math Refresher Course for Parents

August 17, 2026Josh Hutton

This photo is a portrait of Dr. Linda Goeller. — *_{Dr. Linda Goeller}*

Seminole State College will offer “Math 4 Parents,” a community course designed to help parents and grandparents build confidence when assisting children with math homework, on Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Room 102 of the Enoch Kelly Haney Center.

The course will be led by SSC Vice President Emeritus Dr. Linda Goeller, a former mathematics professor at the College. The practical refresher will focus on math skills commonly encountered by students in fourth through sixth grades.

Topics will include addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, fractions, decimals, basic algebra and basic geometry. Participants will also have an opportunity to bring questions about concepts they may have encountered while helping children with homework.

The goal of the course is to give parents and grandparents a stronger understanding of foundational math concepts and greater confidence when working through assignments with students.

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Students gather around an information table inside Seminole State College.

High School Students Can Still Enroll in Free SSC Courses

July 30, 2026Josh Hutton

As high school students across the area return to the classroom, Seminole State College is reminding eligible juniors and seniors that there is still time to speak with their school counselors about enrolling in college courses for the fall semester.

Classes at SSC begin Aug. 17. Eligible concurrent students within the college’s five-county service area can qualify for a state tuition waiver and an automatic SSC scholarship covering the cost of fees and textbooks.

The program is available to students attending high schools in Seminole, Pottawatomie, Hughes, Okfuskee and Lincoln counties, as well as homeschooled students who reside within those counties. Juniors may receive tuition, fees and textbooks for up to 9 credit hours, while seniors may receive coverage for up to 18 credit hours.

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In this photo, SSC Associate Professor of Agriculture Wendy Rich holds a chicken while taking questions from Kids on Campus attendees.

Kids on Campus Combines Learning and Fun at SSC

July 16, 2026Josh Hutton

In this photo, Seminole Citizen of the Year Jacqi Dill helps Kids on Campus attendees with preparing paint for the daily art project.

Seminole State College hosted Kids on Campus from July 13-16, offering hands-on learning activities for students entering first through eighth grades. Seminole Citizen of the Year Jacqi Dill led the Art Lab, where campers explored their creativity through a variety of art projects.

In this photo, SSC Head Volleyball Coach Bobbi Leitha leads the Wild Child Fitness Camp in a game of kickball.

SSC Head Volleyball Coach Bobbi Leitha led the Wild Child Fitness Camp, which kept students active through games, exercises and team-building activities. Campers are pictured playing kickball in the Raymond Harber Field House.

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