School News

OSU to host vaccine clinics prior to home football games

Thursday, September 2 by Molly Payne

Media release (STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 2, 2021) — To make it easier for students, fans and the community to receive a vaccine, Oklahoma State University will host COVID-19 vaccine clinics before home football games this... Read More.

Free Meals and Snacks Available to Children Across Central and Western Oklahoma

Tuesday, June 29 by Molly Payne

Media release (OKLAHOMA CITY) – June 29, 2021 - Many children lose their most reliable source of meals when schools transition to summer break. The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program offers free,... Read More.

Cushing Public Schools Summer Feeding Program begins June 1, 2021

Wednesday, May 12 by Molly Payne

Media release (Cushing, Okla) -- Cushing Public Schools Summer Feeding Program will begin on Tuesday, June 1st and run through Friday, June 25th at the Cushing Middle School Cafeteria (521 S Harmony Road). Breakfast hours... Read More.

Biennial School Prevention Needs Assessment Becomes Law

Thursday, May 6 by Molly Payne

Media release OKLAHOMA CITY – The governor this week signed into law a bill intended to expand the use of the Oklahoma Prevention Needs Assessment Survey to 100% of Oklahoma public schools. Rep. Mark Vancuren, R-Owasso,... Read More.

Federal funds for nonpublic schools now available

Tuesday, April 20 by Molly Payne

Media release OKLAHOMA CITY (April 20, 2021) – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister announced today that Emergency Assistance to Nonpublic Schools (EANS) is now available to 56 Read More.

2021 Ag In The Classroom Contest Winners Announced

Monday, April 12 by Molly Payne

Media release OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla — Ag in the Classroom recently wrapped up their 2021 Ag Day Poster Contest with over 1500 students participating. Students across the state could submit posters they created depicting the... Read More.

Cushing Pre-K enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year begins March 22, 2021

Wednesday, March 17 by Molly Payne

By Molly Payne (Cushing, Okla) -- Sally Wright, Principal at Cushing Pre-K, announced enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year will begin on Monday, March 22, 2021. Pre-K students must reside in the Cushing Public Schools... Read More.

Hofmeister announces new members of Student Advisory Council

Tuesday, December 29 by Molly Payne

Media release OKLAHOMA CITY – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister has named 97 Oklahoma high school students to her 2021 Student Advisory Council, the sixth consecutive year the group has been convened to assist Hofmeister and... Read More.

Cushing Public Schools move to virtual learning Tuesday, Nov. 17th

Monday, November 16 by Molly Payne

News release (Cushing, Okla) -- Cushing Public Schools has announced all schools will move to virtual learning Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. At this time, the schools plan to resume in-person instruction on Monday, Nov. 30th. ... Read More.

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

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.