Guthrie Public Schools to close for Day 8 of teacher walkout

Guthrie Public Schools announced they will not hold classes on Wednesday, April 11 as teachers continue to hold out for education funding.

This marks the eighth day the school district has forced to cancel classes.

“This closure is needed due to the number of teachers indicating they will be absent far exceeding the number of substitute teachers available,” Superintendent Dr. Mike Simpson said.

The district says they will consider the ability to staff teacher absences on a day by day basis.

At Monday night’s regular scheduled meeting, teachers, parents, students and school board members discussed the walkout. Related article: Video: Teachers, parents discuss the teacher work-stoppage at school board meeting

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister announced the extension of the Oklahoma School Testing Program schedule, which began April 2. Related article: OSDE extends testing window to give students opportunity for best performance

Boxes and boxes of food arrived in Guthrie to help students with meals as teachers continue to rally for public education. Guthrie Public Schools also continues food services for students. Related article: Teacher walkout food distribution for those in need of food