School News

Cushing Chamber of Commerce Honors October Business After School Recipients

Tuesday, October 27 by Molly Payne

The Cushing Chamber of Commerce Business After School reception was held Monday, October 26, 2015. Business After School is a Chamber program that honors Cushing's education community. Each month, one educator, one support staff... Read More.

Investigation Continuing In Ripley School Gun Incident

Thursday, October 15 by Molly Payne

(Stillwater, Okla.) -- An investigation is continuing into why a 13-year-old Ripley boy took a loaded 9 mm semi-automatic Ruger pistol, a bayonet and a dagger to school in his backpack last week, Payne... Read More.

Stillwater Police Riding on School Buses in October

Tuesday, October 6 by Molly Payne

(Stillwater, Okla.) -- Stillwater police officers are riding on school buses this month to catch motorists who pass buses stopped for loading and unloading of children, according to a news release. “Passing loading buses... Read More.

Cross Country Runners Crowned Champions High School Girls and Jr. Boys Crowned

Tuesday, September 29 by Molly Payne

(Cleveland, Okla.) – Last week proved to be busy for Cushing runners as they competed in the Tulsa 7 Conference meet and the OSU Jamboree. The Lady Tigers and Jr. High boy’s teams captured... Read More.

New Oklahoma Law Eliminates Tobacco Use on School Grounds and at Activities

Monday, August 17 by Joyce Abrams

OKLAHOMA CITY - As of August 20, 2015, all Oklahoma public and private schools are to be tobacco-free. The new law will also prohibit anyone from using tobacco in school vehicles and at any... Read More.

Vacation Bible School Events in the Area

Wednesday, June 24 by Joyce Abrams

First Indian Baptist Church of Cushing, Oklahoma/ Vacation Bible School is this week from June 22nd to June 26th in the evening from 6 (pm) to 8 (pm) each evening. Oak Grove Baptist Church... Read More.

Former Cushing School Secretary Admits Embezzlement

Tuesday, June 9 by Joyce Abrams

(Stillwater, Okla.) – Former Harmony school secretary Mary Susan Porter has paid $23,938 restitution in full for embezzling school lunch money funds while she was employed by Cushing Public Schools between August 2008 and... Read More.

Cushing Chamber of Commerce Honors April Business After School Recipients

Wednesday, May 13 by Joyce Abrams

(Cushing, Okla.) The Cushing Chamber of Commerce Business After School reception was held Monday, April 27, 2015. Business After School is a Chamber program that honors Cushing's education community. Each month, one educator, one... Read More.

Sunnyside School To Host Celebration

Monday, May 4 by Joyce Abrams

(Cushing, Okla.) – After serving the Cimarron Valley for well over 50 years as an elementary school, Sunnyside will be transitioning to the grade center concept this fall, serving pre-K and Kindergarten students. To... Read More.

Oklahoma Schools Not Producing Enough Workers for State Jobs

Friday, April 17 by Joyce Abrams

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A recent report says that Oklahoma schools are only producing about half of the workers needed to fill high-skilled jobs within the state. According to a report by the Department... Read More.