School News Archives

Payne County Health Dept. to provide back to school immunizations by appointment

News, School News | Posted on Thursday, July 16 by Molly Payne

Media release (Stillwater, Okla) -- The Payne County Health Department will be providing back to school immunizations by appointment July 27th – July 31st. Getting all of the recommended immunizations is one of the most important... Read More.

In wake of tragic death of child, Hofmeister urges Oklahomans to wear masks

School News | Posted on Monday, July 13 by Molly Payne

Media release (Oklahoma City, Okla) -- As Oklahoma records a tragic milestone, its first COVID-19-related death of a school-aged child, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister is appealing to Oklahomans to do their part... Read More.

2020 Cushing High School Athletic Hall of Fame inductees announced

School News, Sports | Posted on Saturday, May 23 by Molly Payne

Media release (Cushing, Okla) - Cushing High School Athletic Director Dusty Hancock announced the 2020 CHS Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, May 23, 2020.

Hofmeister praises passage of virtual charter school bill providing stronger accountability

School News | Posted on Monday, May 11 by Molly Payne

Media release OKLAHOMA CITY (May 11, 2020) – A bill that provides reforms and transparency to virtual charter schools passed unanimously out of the state Senate today and now heads to Gov. Stitt's... Read More.

Cushing Public School District to participate in summer feeding program

School News | Posted on Friday, May 8 by Molly Payne

News release (Cushing, Okla) -- Cushing Public School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which provides nutritious meals at no charge to children during the summer vacation. Children aged 18 and... Read More.

USDA approves Oklahoma’s request for free meals for all students regardless of school free and reduced lunch percentage

News, School News | Posted on Monday, March 30 by Molly Payne

Media release OKLAHOMA CITY (March 30, 2020) – Oklahoma students statewide will soon be able to access two free meals a day following a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) waiver, State Superintendent of... Read More.

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State Rep. Rhonda Baker Details Education Options

News, School News | Posted on Monday, March 30 by Molly Payne

Media release (OKLAHOMA CITY) – State Rep. Rhonda Baker (R-Yukon), chair of the House Common Education Committee, today commented on education options that are being provided for Oklahoma public school students after the... Read More.

State Board approves distance learning for the remainder of the school year

News, School News | Posted on Wednesday, March 25 by Molly Payne

(OKLAHOMA CITY) – The State Board of Education unanimously approved an order that implements a Distance Learning Plan to complete the 2019-20... Read More.

Hofmeister proposes State Board of Education approve distance learning for students starting April 6, school buildings to remain closed

News, School News | Posted on Monday, March 23 by Molly Payne

Media release OKLAHOMA CITY (March 23, 2020) – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister announced today that she will propose a Continuous Learning Plan to the State Board of Education this week to complete... Read More.

CPS Feeding Program

News, School News | Posted on Thursday, March 19 by Joyce Abrams

(Cushing, OK) Beginning Monday, March 23, 2020 Cushing Public Schools and Keystone Food Service will be offering FREE meals to all children 18 and under. This will be a grab and go drive through meal... Read More.