GHS Band earns high ratings; several students earning high accolades
The Guthrie High School Band has put together great performances in the last few weeks, including at last week’s competition at State.
Lions Club announces October Students of the Month
(L-R) GHS Counselor Annie Chadd, Trenda LeGrande, Brody Hinkle and Lions Club President David Ball.
Guthrie High School students Trenda LeGrande and Brody Hinkle were named students of the month by the Lions Club for the month of October.
Guthrie Upper Elementary School hosting author on Tuesday
Kim Ventrella will be visiting Guthrie Upper Elementary School, Tuesday, October 30 to meet with all students. She inspires students to write stories about the world around them.
School board appoints new member to fill vacancy
In a special meeting early Wednesday morning, the Board of Education for Guthrie Public Schools unanimously voted in a new member to fill the vacancy in Ward #2. With a 6-0 vote, Ron Plagg takes over the seat. The vacancy was created when former board member Terry Pennington resigned on September 10. Related article: Board of […]
Guthrie FFA receives grant
Janie Carey, Central Electric Cooperative Operation Round Up board member (fourth from right), presents a $2,000 check to help fund the addition of a new greenhouse and aquaponic growing system for Guthrie FFA to Guthrie High School principal Chris LeGrande (left), Guthrie agricultural education teachers Savahanna Rennick (second from left) and Kaitlyn Williams (middle), and FFA students Kaia Codding (third from left), Braden Jones (fourth from left), Emily Cordell (third from right), Ellie Throckmorton (second from right) and Jacob Sanderson.
The Central Electric Cooperative Operation Round Up board recently approved a $2,000 grant to Guthrie FFA to help fund the addition of a new greenhouse and aquaponic growing system. Guthrie FFA is an agricultural science program designed to develop students’ potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The grant will […]
Superintendent: Changes throughout GPS resulting in positive outcomes
To say we have undergone some changes with Guthrie Public Schools this fall would be a drastic understatement. We changed the configuration of our elementary education delivery for Pre-K through fourth graders from grade centers (all students of each grade attend school in the same place) to attendance zones based on where you live. Additionally […]
Charter Oak Elementary cafeteria to be serving meals soon
Over the fall break weekend, Guthrie Public Schools received approval to occupy the commons and kitchen areas at Charter Oak Elementary. Now, the district is hopeful to be serving meals in the cafeteria soon.
Clymer, Blackburn named GPS employees of the month
The September 2018 Guthrie Public Schools Support and Certified Employee of the Month (EOM) were presented a plaque Wednesday morning at their site.
Guthrie FFA takes regional opening ceremony contest
On Tuesday, October 16, Guthrie FFA Opening Ceremony teams competed in the Kingfisher Regional Opening Ceremony contest. The chapter entered two teams consisting of eighth and ninth grade FFA members.
Guthrie students participate in Walk to School Day
This year’s version of Walk to School Day was met with cooler temperatures on Wednesday morning, but it did not stop several elementary students from making the trip.
Guthrie FFA, 4H Booster Club presents annual Pork Chop Dinner
The annual Guthrie FFA/4-H Booster Club Pork Chop Dinner and Gator Raffle will be held October 19 at Guthrie High School. Dinner is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. with a live auction and drawing for the John Deere Gator to follow.
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.” Her tour is making a stop in Guthrie to help benefit Guthrie Public Schools.
Guthrie schools to dismiss early on Friday
Guthrie Public Schools will dismiss at 1:10 p.m. on Friday, September 28th due to homecoming. The school district says buses will run their normal routes at that time and students who are car riders should be picked up at this time as well. Schedule: Guthrie Fall Homecoming 2018
Devon Energy Funds Guthrie FFA Chapter’s STEM Program
Guthrie chapter members accepted an FFA Technology and Innovation Grant from Devon Energy at the 2018 Northwest Area COLT Conference.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Devon Energy selected Guthrie’s FFA chapter to receive a $1,000 grant for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.
Huskey, Raney named Students of the Month by Lions Club
Pictured right to left is Lions Club President David Ball, Blakeley Huskey, Parker Raney and Guthrie High School counselor Annie Chadd.
The Guthrie Lions Club recognized Blakeley Huskey and Parker Raney as their September Students of the Month. Huskey, daughter of Ben and Jessica Huskey, participates in student council, choir, Link Crew, Rainbows, National Honor Society and Victorian Singers. She currently serves as the student body president, plays the lead in fall musical, a State Officer […]
Board of Education accepts member’s resignation; announces seat vacancy
In a 61 minute special session on Tuesday evening, the Guthrie Board of Education accepted the resignation of Terry Pennington who represented ward number two for approximately the past five years. Pennington announced his intent to resign at a board meeting in August and delivered the resignation to the board clerk on September 10.
Charter Oak Elementary wins $25,000 grant from State Farm for playground equipment
The votes are in and Charter Oak Elementary School is the winner of a $25,000 grant from State Farm. The funds will go toward the school’s playground equipment.
Schedule: Guthrie Fall Homecoming 2018
Homecoming is September 28, where the Guthrie Bluejays will be playing the Guymon Tigers at Jelsma Stadium with a kickoff set for 7 p.m. The annual coronation and crowning of the queen will take place during halftime of the football game.
Video: BOE votes no to cornerstone at new elementary school
After a lengthy discussion on Monday evening, the Guthrie Board of Education voted down the installation of a cornerstone and time capsule by the Grand Lodge for the newly built Charter Oak Elementary school.
Photos: Charter Oak Elementary will be ready for school on Tuesday
While Charter Oak Elementary will not be a completed project when students arrive on Tuesday, the school grounds have taken shape in the past few days.