Supt. Simpson: School building updates; fall athletics thrive
I normally provide an update sooner than this time but so many great things have been happening that I was waiting for a break in…
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Superintendent: “Are we having school tomorrow?”
Below is an excerpt from a column I wrote almost ten years ago: “Are we having school tomorrow?” I can still remember asking my parents…
Superintendent: Construction of Cotteral Elementary set to begin this spring
It is almost impossible for me to think that we are six weeks into this school year. Maybe the warmer than normal temperatures are contributing…
Superintendent: Guthrie Public Schools is committed to the safety of students, staff
I seldom write a column after school ends but recent events call for an exception. On Tuesday, a horrific event happened that gives parents, grandparents,…
Supt: “We have seen a sharp increase of behavioral issues this year”
It is hard to believe we are near the end of the 2021-22 school year. I continue to be amazed at the resilience our students,…
Supt. Simpson: An update on school vouchers
We are now over a month into the latest session of our state legislature. It started with the Governor setting his agenda as he delivered…
Supt. Simpson: “Where do we start?”
To say that the past 22 months have been a blur would be a huge understatement. When I attempt to communicate with our community about…
Superintendent: GPS enrollment has recovered from COVID
This column is overdue but I was intentional about waiting for the October 1st student counts. That is the magic date when every school district…
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…