ACT test scores slip for Guthrie, state; test participation sees an increase
Oklahoma increased its ACT participation by 29 percent in one year – the largest gain of ACT-tested graduates in the country. Guthrie Public Schools (GPS)…
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Like father Like daughter: CAD student starts Tech two decades after her father enrolled
STILLWATER, Okla. – When Dennis Biggs walked into the Computer Aided Drafting classroom at Meridian Technology Center the first thing he noticed was that nothing…
Langston University welcomes back students; fourth consecutive year of record freshmen enrollment
The fall semester officially started this week at Langston University. The University welcomed a new freshman class for the 2017 fall semester, and the campus is…
Video: Meridian Technology Center purchases land in Guthrie for future campus
The Meridian Technology Center Board of Education has purchased property that will serve as a future campus in Guthrie and expand services to residents in…
Doug Major receives Oklahoma CareerTech’s top award
Meridian Technology Center Superintendent Doug Major received Oklahoma CareerTech’s most prestigious award during the 50th annual Career and Technology Education Summer Conference.
Chamber ready to Stuff the Bus for school supplies
The Guthrie Chamber of Commerce’s Education and Workforce Development Committee is collaborating with area churches in helping to Stuff the Bus for students, who are preparing…
Meridian Technology Center to offer Tech Tuesday Classes at Guthrie Public Library
STILLWATER, Okla. – Meridian Technology Center and the Guthrie Public Library are partnering to provide free and low-cost technology training to district residents.
Bancfirst launches “Support Our Schools” drive
BancFirst Guthrie is collecting school supply donations to support the efforts of teachers in the Guthrie school district.
Superintendent reports GPS has weathered the financial storm; moving forward with caution
Guthrie Public Schools superintendent says the school district has weathered the financial storm over the last two years, but says he’s moving forward with caution.
Commissioners of the Land Office breaks record distribution again
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Commissioners of the Land Office (CLO) today announced that for the second year in a row it set a new statewide…
CCOSA still committed to find answers for students, educators
Following the 2017 legislative session, Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA) Executive Director Dr. Pam Deering says they remain committed to Oklahoma students and educators.
Faver students take part in internship program with local businesses
Students at Faver Alternative High School received a great opportunity to go out into the business world and learn the trades of a specific skill.
Guthrie Lions Club honors GHS students
The Guthrie Lions Club honored two Guthrie High School seniors for their academic and leadership achievements.
Hofmeister praises passage of bill ensuring parents, teachers maintain voice in RSA
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister praised the state House of Representatives and Senate for making parent/teacher reading teams permanent under…
Meridian Technology Center celebrates success of program completers; Graduation set for May 23
STILLWATER, Okla. – More than 270 students from Meridian Technology Center will be recognized for completing their training during the school’s upcoming graduation.
Study: Minimal cost savings for 4-day school weeks, increases for majority of districts
OKLAHOMA CITY – A recent study by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) casts doubt on the assumption that switching to a four-day school week…
Guthrie schools losing $73,190 this month in state aid; state continues to borrow money
The State of Oklahoma, once again, is borrowing money and schools, including Guthrie Public Schools, will not be fully-funded this month in state aid. This…
Eldona Woodruff named GPS certified employee of the month
Guthrie Public Schools recognized their March Certified Employee of the Month at Monday evening’s Board of Education meeting.
Video: Police officers, teachers help motivate 3rd graders for upcoming tests
Sadly for many third grade students and their teachers, stress plays a role when the testing season starts. Monday officially kick starts the beginning for…
Video: Guthrie Chamber drops by and says thank you to GPS support staff
Chamber investors took the trolley around the Guthrie school district on Friday to show their appreciation to all the support staff with Guthrie Public Schools.