Funding needed to support increasing number of students, Hofmeister says
OKLAHOMA CITY — The number of students in public schools in Oklahoma continues to rise steadily, as indicated by the newest enrollment numbers released by…
Education
Meridian Superintendent voted president-elect of national board of directors
STILLWATER, Okla. – Dr. Douglas R. Major, Superintendent/CEO of Meridian Technology Center, was recently voted to serve as President-Elect of the Association of Career and…
Coyle student named to State Superintendent’s 2019 Student Advisory Council
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister today announced that 74 Oklahoma high school students have been named to her 2019 Student Advisory Council, the…
Meridian Technology Center students receive memorial scholarships
STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education and the Oklahoma CareerTech Foundation recently awarded scholarships to 10 students from Meridian Technology…
State BOE approves Hofmeister’s request of $3.35 billion in classroom investment
OKLAHOMA CITY (October 25, 2018) – The Oklahoma State Board of Education today approved a Fiscal Year 2020 budget request of $3.35 billion for common education, which…
Tickets now on sale for social media sensation to benefit local teachers, students
If you’re on social media there’s a good chance you have come across Heather Land, or the lady know for saying “I Ain’t Doin’ it.”…
Teacher Shortage Task Force identifies progress in combatting statewide crisis
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) has released an updated report from the Teacher Shortage Task Force that State Superintendent of Public…
Companion Healthcare helps students with back-to-school readiness
Companion Healthcare is happy to support students in “back-to-school” readiness. The Companion Healthcare staff and their children received backpacks filled with school supplies. It’s an…
Hofmeister announces $1.8 million grant to promote healthy schools
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister today announced Project Get Fit!, a new partnership to increase health and wellness for schoolchildren across…
MTC board member sworn in
Pictured on the left, Sherri Huneycutt, Meridian Technology Center Board Clerk, swears in Lorrie Janzen, right, as the newest member of the Meridian Technology Center…
Governor places public school funding measure on November ballot
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today issued an election proclamation that places on the November ballot a state question approved by legislators that would…
Logan County Health Department: Now is the time to vaccinate for school and day care
Getting all of the recommended vaccines is one of the most important things a parent can do to protect their child’s health, especially when they…
Baylor Bukofzer places high at SkillsUSA National contest
STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Meridian students won top awards at the recent SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Contest in Louisville, Kentucky.
Hofmeister announces restored bonuses for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, psychologists
OKLAHOMA CITY (June 28, 2018) – The Oklahoma State Board of Education today voted to restore a $5,000 bonus for nationally certified speech-language pathologists, audiologists…
Video: State Supt. candidate takes questions at Republican forum
State Superintendent candidate Linda Murphy participated in the Republican Primary Candidates Forum inside Guthrie City Hall on June 11, 2018.
Business and education councils key to ensuring Meridian Tech students are workforce ready
Meridian Technology Center is part of a network of 29 CareerTech districts across the state that help power the economy and equip students to successfully…
Legislation proposed to increase education revenue without increasing taxes
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Reps. Sean Roberts and Tess Teague filed six pieces of legislation last week aimed at maximizing classroom dollars and minimizing administrative waste….
Video: GPS recognizes March Employees of the Month
Guthrie Public Schools recognized their latest support and certified employees of the month with recognition at the April 2018 Board of Education meeting.
Video: Caitlyn Cox, Madilynn Myers named GPS students of the month
It was a two-for-one special this month with two Guthrie students being named the Foundation Insurance Students of the Month for the month of April.
Superintendent: “Let’s find our routine again”
I am a person who enjoys a routine. Needless to say, the last three weeks have been anything but routine for a parent, school employee,…