Supt. Simpson: The fine print of student transfers into GPS
In the Spring of 2021, the state legislature passed and Governor Stitt signed S.B. 783 into law for Oklahoma. It was known as the Education…
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Chamber Vibes: Superintendent Dr. Mike Simpson
Superintendent: “Are we having school tomorrow?”
Superintendent: Construction of Cotteral Elementary set to begin this spring
Superintendent: Guthrie Public Schools is committed to the safety of students, staff
Supt: “We have seen a sharp increase of behavioral issues this year”
Supt. Simpson: An update on school vouchers
Supt. Simpson: “Where do we start?”
Superintendent: GPS enrollment has recovered from COVID
Supt. Simpson: Working together has never been more important
It is hard to believe we are about to begin another school year. I will begin my tenth year as your Superintendent and my 30th…
Supt. Simpson: 2021 senior class saw a lot in their four years of high school
This Friday, the Class of 2021 will celebrate their milestone of graduation. We are very thankful for the flexibility afforded to us by the Lazy…
Superintendent: Most demanding option for school but arguably the best
It is hard to believe it has been a year since COVID truly entered our lives. A year ago, as an OSSAA board member, I…
Superintendent: School breaks lead to dramatic rises in Logan County COVID cases
Thanksgiving has come and gone and we are now in the final days of the Fall semester. I’ve said this often but I’m not sure…
Superintendent: Our cases are rising at a concerning rate
As we begin to prepare for the Thanksgiving break, I can’t express enough gratitude for our teachers and staff. Their willingness to be flexible in what…
Board of Education extends superintendent’s contract through 2024
The Guthrie Board of Education unanimously approved a new three-year deal with Superintendent Dr. Mike Simpson at Monday night’s regular scheduled board meeting. The new…
Superintendent: Moving forward, change is inevitable
As I write this, I think back to March 13th and also August 20th. The days in between those two dates will always be a…
Superintendent: Making changes to our school operations
I’ve thought about how this column would read for four and a half months since we last had students on March 13, 2020. It has…
Supt. Simpson: Graduation cannot occur as scheduled on May 19
Sometimes, you just don’t know where to start! We had such a busy time over the last few weeks that it all seems like a…
Supt. Simpson: “Our lives have been turned upside down by a pandemic”
I write this column from home as our routines were altered more than any of us could have imagined only three weeks ago when my…
Superintendent: Safety will continue to be the top focus
On Friday before Thanksgiving break, we had a first during my eight years as Superintendent. We placed school buildings on lockdown at the recommendation of…