Stillwater Public Schools and the City of Stillwater are set to welcome a visiting delegation from sister city Kameoka, Japan, from Thursday, October 29 through Wednesday, November 4.

This year’s Kameoka delegation includes seven middle school students, six girls and one boy, along with three adult representatives: the Superintendent of Schools for the Kameoka City Board of Education, a Supervising Educator from the Board of Education, and Jacie Gray, Interpreter and International Exchange Promotion Coordinator.

While in Stillwater, the students will attend classes at Stillwater Middle School, tour several facilities in our community, and participate in some fun activities to expose them to American culture. During their stay, the students will reside with local host families, while the adult leaders will stay at a local hotel.

"This annual exchange is one of the highlights of our community’s relationship with Kameoka," said SMS Kameoka Coordinator Jake Ehrlich. "Bringing these students into our classrooms, homes, and local traditions fosters cross-cultural understanding and creates lifelong friendships. We are excited to show our visitors the best of Stillwater and Oklahoma culture."

Schedule of Events
    Thursday, October 29: The delegation arrives at Stillwater Airport, and the visit officially kicks off with a welcome dinner at Stillwater High School, attended by current and past delegation families and city officials.
    Friday, October 30: The delegates will meet with SPS administration at the Board of Education and visit Fire Station #2 for an interactive experience and official gift presentation with city leaders and Fire Chief Duane Helmberger. Afternoon activities include a hands-on tour of the OSU Engineering Lab, a tour of OSU athletic facilities, campus, a meeting with Pistol Pete, and dinner at Eskimo Joe’s.
    Saturday, October 31: Host families will spend the day with the students, while adult leaders travel to Oklahoma City for sightseeing,  and everyone will participate in community trick-or-treating and a hayride.
    Sunday, November 1: A designated relaxation day features an option to attend a local Japanese Festival. In the evening, past and present delegations will gather at The Hub for bowling.
    Monday, November 2: Students spend the day at SMS, beginning with a welcome assembly featuring presentations by the Kameoka delegation and SMS Student Council. Adult delegates will tour Stillwater High School and other district facilities. That evening, the delegation will attend the OSU Cowgirl basketball game.
    Tuesday, November 3: After spending the morning in SMS classrooms, students and leaders will tour Kicker headquarters. The day wraps up with horseback riding, followed by a dinner hosted by the Sister Cities Council.
    Wednesday, November 4: Delegates will bid farewell to SMS students and staff in the morning before sharing a final meal together on the way to the Stillwater Airport for their late-morning departure.

About the Stillwater Sister Cities Program:
The Stillwater Sister Cities initiative promotes international goodwill, cultural appreciation, and educational exchanges between Stillwater, Oklahoma, and its global sister cities, including Kameoka, Japan. The program began in 1985, and began including a middle school exchange program in 1989.

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The City of Stillwater’s September Tax Apportionment Report reflects August 2026 transactions that were reported to the Oklahoma Tax Commission in September 2026 and apportioned to the City in October.

In comparison to October 2025, the City saw increases in General Sales Tax, Stillwater Utilities Authority (SUA) Sales Tax, Use Tax, and Transportation Sales Tax collections. For more details, see the attached PDF report.

Go to https://stillwaterok.gov/financialcenter for more information about the City of Stillwater budget, taxes, and monthly reports for sales, use, and visitor taxes.

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In October, the American Red Cross asks people to book a time to give blood to help keep the blood supply as strong as possible this fall. The seasons may change, but the need for blood is constant. Donors of all blood types are being called on to roll up a sleeve and give hope to hospital patients who rely on transfusions.

While October can be a shoulder season between severe summer and winter weather, it is often unpredictable. When the blood supply is stable, blood products can be moved wherever and whenever they are needed — even in the face of natural disasters. A single appointment could help provide hope and healing for patients in your community and across the country.

Don’t wait. Make an appointment today and keep it on the calendar. Visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App to schedule a donation appointment.

All who come to give thru Nov. 22, 2026, will get up to $20 in Gift Cards ─ that's a $10 Amazon Gift Card by email and 500 bonus points, which can be redeemed for a $10 e-gift card through Blood Donor Rewards!

Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Maze for details.

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Stillwater High School Performing Arts students have received an historic invitation to participate in one of the world’s premier street events and festivals.

The co-creator of the internationally renowned London New Year's Day Parade and a direct descendant of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill traveled to Oklahoma to deliver the special invitation in person to SHS students.

Bob Bone, Co-Founder and Chair of the London Parade & Festival, alongside event ambassador Duncan Sandys (great-grandson of Churchill), will present the official invite to the Stillwater High School Performing Arts Department. The invitation calls for the SHS Marching Band, Choir, Orchestra, and Drama Department to perform at the prestigious festival over the 2027/2028 New Year's holiday.

During their weeklong visit to London, students will take part in concert performances, theatrical presentations, the main street parade, and an educational itinerary exploring the city's historic sites, museums, and cultural landmarks.

The 2028 parade will be one of the biggest in the event’s history, which spans five decades. The annual parade features over 8,000 global performers, drawing a live street audience of 500,000 and a worldwide television audience of millions, broadcast in the United States via the PBS Network.

This will not be the first time for SHS students to participate in the parade.

“We have had the honor to participate in this spectacular event three times before,” said Director of Orchestras Scott Jackson, who has coordinated past trips for Orchestra students. “Stillwater High School Orchestra has gone to London as recently as 2023 for this wonderful festival, but this will be the first time that we take such a large contingent from across all of our amazing performing arts programs here at SHS.”

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