School News Archives

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.

State Rep. Rhonda Baker Details Education Options

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.

All schools statewide will be closed until at least April 6, 2020

News, School News | Posted on Monday, March 16 by Molly Payne

Message from Cushing Public Schools (Cushing, Okla) - Per the Oklahoma State Board of Education - all schools statewide will be closed until at least April 6 in an effort to reduce the spread of... Read More.

Emergency State Board meeting expected to close schools until April 6

News, School News | Posted on Monday, March 16 by Molly Payne

News release (Oklahoma City, Okla (March 16, 2020) – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister has called an emergency meeting of the State Board of Education for 4 p.m. today to... Read More.

31st Annual Youth Arts Show at Lachenmeyer Arts Center

Lifestyles, School News | Posted on Tuesday, March 3 by Molly Payne

News release (Cushing, Okla) -- The Lachenmeyer Arts Center is pleased to present the 31st Annual Youth Arts Show. It will be on exhibit March 1 – 13, 2020. The Lachenmeyer Arts Center is in the... Read More.

Justin Annis Earns the Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) Designation

News, School News | Posted on Monday, December 9 by Joyce Abrams

Press Release (CUSHING, OK) December 9, 2019 – Justin Annis, Technology Director, Cushing Public Schools recently earned the Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) designation by passing a rigorous certification exam. The CETL certification, awarded by the... Read More.

Bipartisan Bill Will Improve STEM Education in Rural Area

School News | Posted on Wednesday, November 6 by Molly Payne

(Media Release) (Washington, D.C.) -- House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Ranking Member Frank Lucas (R-OK) along with Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), Rep. Jim Baird (R-IN), and Rep. Ben McAdams (D-UT), introduced legislation today... Read More.