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As the days get longer and the temperatures get warmer, honey bee activities begin to increase as they prepare for the spring nectar flows. The bees are now beginning to build up their populations in order to have enough worker bees to gather the nectar. As the populations build up, some bee colonies increase their numbers very quickly and some individual hives may become overcrowded. These overcrowded conditions can stimulate a phenomenon called “swarming”.

The Tonkawa Middle and High School Food Bank will be handing out bags of food during lunch hours on Wednesdays. We will begin at 11 a.m. and stay until the last bag of food finds a home. We are working hard to get orders from the Oklahoma Regional Food Bank. As the food becomes available, we will be here to help our TPS families. Look for our table set up on the far east side of the building and we will place items in your car. For inclement weather, come to the far east door at the Family and Consumer Science room. We ask only one person per family come to the door and that you respect social distancing guidelines. Due to students being at home, needs have increased. Donations can be made at Venture foods to the Mid-Hi Food Bank. All proceeds will be used to supplement the Food Bank for TPS families. Pictured are, from left, Lindsey Perkins and Kari Scott.