Bartlesville Superintendent Kisses Pig at School Assembly

Annual 'Kiss a Pig' fundraiser event was bigger and stinkier than ever, say organizers.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 1:15pm

As part of a joint effort between Bartlesville Public Schools and Young Scholars of Bartlesville, local retiring superintendent Chuck McCauley kissed a pig at a Monday assembly at Richard Kane Elementary. The annual 'Kiss a Pig' fundraiser event was described by organizers as being 'bigger, better, and more stinky this year'.

Why it matters

The 'Kiss a Pig' event is a long-standing tradition in the Bartlesville community, serving as a fun and lighthearted fundraiser for the Young Scholars program. The participation of the school superintendent helps generate excitement and community involvement around the event.

The details

As part of the 'Kiss a Pig' fundraiser, Bartlesville Public Schools Superintendent Chuck McCauley agreed to kiss a live pig in front of students at Richard Kane Elementary. The event is a joint effort between the school district and the Young Scholars of Bartlesville organization, which provides educational enrichment programs for local students.

  • The 'Kiss a Pig' event took place on Monday at a school assembly.

The players

Chuck McCauley

The retiring superintendent of Bartlesville Public Schools.

Young Scholars of Bartlesville

A local organization that provides educational enrichment programs for students in Bartlesville.

Bartlesville Public Schools

The school district that partnered with Young Scholars of Bartlesville on the 'Kiss a Pig' fundraiser event.

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The takeaway

The 'Kiss a Pig' fundraiser is a beloved tradition in Bartlesville that brings the community together to support educational programs for local students. The participation of the school superintendent helps generate excitement and involvement around the event.