Guthrie Public Schools held their convocation at the Guthrie Junior High on Tuesday morning as they prepare for the 2017-18 school year.
Teachers and staff throughout the district filled the Junior High auditorium after taking in some coffee and doughnuts provided by North Church.
The Guthrie High School marching band provided entertainment, including the national anthem with the aid of the GHS JROTC.
Steve Hanna spoke on behalf of the Guthrie Education Foundation and was followed by each school’s principal who introduced their new personnel.
In total, the district has 32 new teachers, including 14 at Guthrie High School.
Superintendent Dr. Mike Simpson held a question and answer session with GPS Teacher of the Year Mechelle Helmberger, who is a first grade teacher at Central Elementary.
Simpson, who begins his sixth year leading the school district, took the stage for his presentation of ‘The Opportunity of a Challenge.”
Afterwards, teachers met for a ratification of negotiated agreement. The Board of Education is expected to meet Wednesday morning to accept the agreement.
The first day of school is set for Friday, Aug. 18.
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