August Learning with Leaming- Welcome Back to School: Embracing a New Beginning

by Adam Leaming / Contributing Writer

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Good day, Ponca City! I can tell we’re getting closer to the start of school as each morning when I wake I can hear across the community the drums from the Big Blue Band. Each morning in the fresh light of day, our band students and band staff are gearing up for the fall marching season and with each beat of the drum, I can’t help but feel we’re one step closer to the first day of school. As summer’s warmth gives way to the crisp, refreshing air of autumn, we find ourselves on the brink of a new school year in Ponca City! This transition is marked by a blend of excitement and anxiety, a natural human response to starting something new. As the superintendent, I want to take a moment to acknowledge these feelings and share in the anticipation of the journey ahead.