School News

Emergency State Board meeting expected to close schools until April 6

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 authorize the closure... Read More.

31st Annual Youth Arts Show at Lachenmeyer Arts Center

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

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

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.

5th Annual CUE Care Packages for Troops

Monday, November 4 by Molly Payne

(Cushing, Okla) -- For the 5th year in a row, Cushing Upper Elementary (CUE) is collecting items for care packages to send to U.S. troops. Anyone interested may drop items off at the CUE... Read More.

National Walk to School Day Proclaimed at City Meeting

Tuesday, September 17 by Molly Payne

By Molly Payne (Cushing, Okla) --At Monday night's Board of Commissioners meeting, a second proclamation was made by Chairman Don Amon declaring October 2nd, National Walk to School Day in Cushing. It was accepted by... Read More.

Oak Grove Lady Tigers headed to ORES State Softball Tournament

Wednesday, September 11 by Molly Payne

(Oak Grove) -- Oak Grove Lady Tigers are headed to ORES State softball tournament in Seminole, Thursday, September 12th. The Lady Tigers have had a great season with 9 wins and 2 losses!

Sac and Fox Nation Announces Donation to North Rock Creek Public Schools

Friday, August 23 by Molly Payne

Media Release (Shawnee, Oklahoma) – North Rock Creek Public Schools (NRC) will be able to expand their health and wellness programming and purchase new physical education equipment thanks to a $10,000 donation from the Sac... Read More.

2nd Annual Cushing High School Mattress Fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 24th

Wednesday, August 21 by Molly Payne

(Cushing, Okla) -- Benefit your sleep AND CHS Band & Choir by purchasing new mattresses at the 2nd Annual Cushing High School Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, August 24th from 10 am - 5 pm... Read More.

Hillcrest Hospital Cushing to Host Fifth Annual Back to School Bash for Cushing Kids

Thursday, August 1 by Joyce Abrams

Cushing, Oklahoma – For the fifth year, Hillcrest Cushing will host its Back to School Bash event for school-aged kids on Thursday, Aug. 8. This year’s event will feature free haircuts for kids, inflatables,... Read More.