Poteau, OKLAHOMA – Pansy Kidd Middle School in Poteau is please to announce their “Students of the Month” for the month of August 2018.
History of Pansy Kidd Middle School Pansy Kidd Middle School–The name of our school originated back in the early nineteen hundreds. In 1912 a lady named Pansy Ingle Kidd came to Poteau. She was a graduate of Indiana University with a Masters’ Degree in English and Library Science. Pansy Ingle became a third grade teacher until 1915 when she married Frank Kidd. Since a regulation of the 1915 school board was not to hire married female teachers, she had to quit teaching. Pansy did not teach again until 1921 when the regulation was finally changed. For 40 years she taught with all her heart, and was called by many, “Dean of Poteau’s Teachers.” Mrs. Kidd taught whatever her superintendent needed her to teach. During her tenure she was a teacher of Science, Math, and English, Librarian, Counselor, and Principal. She organized the beginning of the Junior High School. This same school was later named in honor of Mrs. Kidd. Pansy Kidd taught for 42 years, and retired in 1960. She lived in Poteau until her death in 1978. Our school is indeed proud to be named for such an outstanding educator.
August Students of the month
Abigail Ocampo
6th Grade
Parents: Lino Ocampo and Maria Basilio
Electives: Band and Explore
I like school because: I can learn new things and I can also make new friends.
Pierce Ballard
6th Grade
Parents Joe Ballard and Coffee Ballard
Electives: Athletics and Explore
I like school because: I get to learn all kinds of new stuff and words.
Parker Patterson
7th Grade
Parents: Karri Patterson and Kelly Patterson
Electives: Typing, Art and Athletics
I like school because: you get to learn and hang out with friends.
Grant Thomas
7th grade
Parents: Dennis Thomas and Melanie Thomas
Electives: Band, Choir, Tech Ed and Current Events
I lIke school because: It’s a great place to go and learn and to hang out with friends.
Kymber Hinson
8th grade
Parents: Tashanna Hinson and Billy Hinson
Electives: Officer worker and Athletics
I like school because: I get to hang out with friends.
Dawson Watts
8th Grade
Parents: Amy Stafford
Electives: Athletics, choir and robotics
I like school because: I get to see my friends and old teachers.
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