Super-majority says YES to $16.2 million bond for Guthrie schools
For the first time in a decade, voters approved a school bond for Guthrie Public Schools. The $16.2 million bond issue passed with the largest…
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School year officially off and running in Guthrie
The Guthrie school district welcomed hundreds of students Tuesday morning as the summer officially came to an end for students and school staff.
From the Desk: Public survey to help school committee
“So, is that new superintendent going to run a bond issue before the voters sometime soon?” Many of you may have heard this question and…
From the Desk: How to handle your conflicts with school
I’m unhappy with something my child’s teacher did. What should I do? I’ve heard this question many times by involved parents who love their child…
From the Desk: process of canceling school
“Are we having school tomorrow?” I can still remember asking my parents that same question and the anticipation of a magical gift of a day…
Superintendent: school safety has and will always be top priority
Over my years as an educator, I’ve seen violence change the way schools operate in many different ways. Most visitors now understand that identification is…
A-F Grades has many shaking their heads
The recent and well-documented statewide A-F school report card issue has made me think back to my days as a classroom teacher. When I had…
School Board approves $20 million dollar budget; discusses A-F grades
The Guthrie Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a $20 million plus dollar budget for the 2012-13 school year.
From the Desk: Guthrie Superintendent of Schools
Last month I pledged to you to identify in this column what I’ve found to be items valued by our community. With that in mind,…
Students go back to the classrooms; some for the first time
Guthrie Public Schools started the new school year Friday morning as kids of all ages made the trip back to the classroom.
From the desk: Guthrie Superintendent of Schools
Officially, I started with GPS on July 1st but my work here started shortly after the Board of Education meeting on March 29th. During this…
In-town transportation to return for Guthrie students this year
When school begins next month, Guthrie Public Schools in‐town students, who live in the no ride zone, will have the option of riding a school bus…
Dr. Simpson conducts first school board meeting
Dr. Mike Simpson has been behind the scenes for the Guthrie school district the past few months, but Monday evening he was front and center.
Video: Mike Simpson speaks to BOE, staff and community
Dr. Mike Simpson was formally introduced as Guthrie’s new Superintendent of Guthrie Public Schools on Thursday afternoon.
Video: Mike Simpson introduced as Guthrie Superintendent
The Guthrie Board of Education introduced Dr. Mike Simpson as their next Superintendent of Guthrie Public Schools in a special meeting held Thursday afternoon.