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Mrs. Rice (right centered) pictured with her family.

Introducing, Mrs. Rice!

Griffen Miller September 5, 2025

Poteau High school has acquired yet another excellent teacher to join the ranks, and we are proud to have her. Mrs. Rice, previously a substitute, has transitioned to teaching English classes. Mrs. Rice...

Welcome, Mr. Bunch!

Welcome, Mr. Bunch!

Griffen Miller September 4, 2025

Poteau is overjoyed with all the new teachers who have come to us this school year! One of these teachers is Mr. Bunch. Bunch, inspired by his love for people and his experience as a youth preacher, was...

Poteau welcomes a new crewmate!

Poteau welcomes a new crewmate!

Griffen Miller August 28, 2025

Poteau High School is proud to welcome Ms. Sydni Benge to the Pirate crew! Ms. Benge, inspired by her family of educators, is in her sixth year of teaching and has found her true passion teaching special...

Lifelong Passion: Dance

Lifelong Passion: Dance

Lizzy Ramirez, Staff May 7, 2025

Have you ever thought about what dance actually is or can be, or possibly even the meaning of it? Some people have different thoughts on what dance actually is. Dance is a form of art, and it's even considered...

Poteau Soccer Teams Focus on Playoff Push

Poteau Soccer Teams Focus on Playoff Push

Lizzy Ramirez, Staff April 23, 2025

For a sport that is considered the most popular sport in the world, soccer seems like it's such a small thing here in LeFlore County. Soccer was founded in England in the 19th century. The original name...

Spring Esports Update

Spring Esports Update

Jolee Smith, Staff April 10, 2025

Hey Pirates, today the Pirate Log is coming at you with an exciting new update from the esports team! Our players have been competing in multiple games, so let's get into what all has been happening this...

Ink Stories

Lizzy Ramirez, Staff March 28, 2025

Have you ever thought about getting a tattoo? Would you get one for fun or with a meaning behind it? Most tattoos come with a story behind them. The majority of people get tattoos to express themselves...

Teacher Spotlight: Coach Upton

Teacher Spotlight: Coach Upton

Erin Davis, Writer March 27, 2025

Coach Upton, our newest baseball coach, has had an eventful journey leading him to teach Oklahoma History and coach our freshman. He grew up in Panama, Oklahoma, living with his 4 siblings, one being his...

Photo credit - Mrs. Hackler

Lane’s Project

Lizzy Ramirez, Staff March 13, 2025

There are many talented artists at the high school. Their talents vary from papier-mâché to pottery to paintings to realistic drawings. One student in particular, sophomore Lane Marshall, made a doll...

Teacher Mugging

Teacher Mugging

Lizzy Ramirez and Erin Davis March 12, 2025

The teachers mugged each other. They didn’t steal anything though - in fact, it was the opposite. Mrs. Quarry and Mrs. Cruse put together an anonymous trade between a few teachers, called mugging. Mugging...

Feature on "Oddball" Jobs

Feature on “Oddball” Jobs

Lizzy Ramirez, Staff February 17, 2025

Ever wondered about the weirdest jobs people around you have had? Or maybe thought about the odd jobs you've done? What makes a job ‘weird’... it is how rare it is, or the unusual skills it takes?...

The Student Investment Plan: What to Know

The Student Investment Plan: What to Know

Jolee Smith, Staff February 6, 2025

Hello Poteau Pirates! Today I will be discussing the bond issue being proposed by Poteau Public Schools and what you and your family should know before your parents or guardians vote. The bond issue...

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