School News Archives - Stillwater News Network

Hofmeister announces new members of Student Advisory Council

Tuesday, December 29

Media release OKLAHOMA CITY – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister has named 97 Oklahoma high school students to her 2021 Student Advisory Council, the sixth consecutive year the group has been convened to assist... Read More.

Payne County Health Dept. to provide back to school immunizations by appointment

Thursday, July 16

Media release (Stillwater, Okla) -- The Payne County Health Department will be providing back to school immunizations by appointment July 27th – July 31st. Getting all of the recommended immunizations is one of the most important... Read More.

In wake of tragic death of child, Hofmeister urges Oklahomans to wear masks

Monday, July 13

Media release (Oklahoma City, Okla) -- As Oklahoma records a tragic milestone, its first COVID-19-related death of a school-aged child, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister is appealing to Oklahomans to do their part... Read More.

Hofmeister praises passage of virtual charter school bill providing stronger accountability

Monday, May 11

Media release OKLAHOMA CITY (May 11, 2020) – A bill that provides reforms and transparency to virtual charter schools passed unanimously out of the state Senate today and now heads to Gov. Stitt's... Read More.

USDA approves Oklahoma’s request for free meals for all students regardless of school free and reduced lunch percentage

Monday, March 30

Media release OKLAHOMA CITY (March 30, 2020) – Oklahoma students statewide will soon be able to access two free meals a day following a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) waiver, State Superintendent of... Read More.

State Rep. Rhonda Baker Details Education Options

Monday, March 30

Media release (OKLAHOMA CITY) – State Rep. Rhonda Baker (R-Yukon), chair of the House Common Education Committee, today commented on education options that are being provided for Oklahoma public school students after the... Read More.

State Board approves distance learning for the remainder of the school year

Wednesday, March 25

(OKLAHOMA CITY) – The State Board of Education unanimously approved an order that implements a Distance Learning Plan to complete the 2019-20... Read More.

Hofmeister proposes State Board of Education approve distance learning for students starting April 6, school buildings to remain closed

Monday, March 23

Media release OKLAHOMA CITY (March 23, 2020) – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister announced today that she will propose a Continuous Learning Plan to the State Board of Education this week to complete... Read More.

Stillwater Public Schools to provide meals to all Stillwater youth

Thursday, March 19

From Stillwater Public School's Facebook Page: (Stillwater, Okla) -- Stillwater Public Schools will be providing daily sack lunches, along with a breakfast for the next day, beginning Monday, March 23rd. FREE Meals are available for not only ALL Stillwater students,... Read More.

CPS Feeding Program

Thursday, March 19

(Cushing, OK) Beginning Monday, March 23, 2020 Cushing Public Schools and Keystone Food Service will be offering FREE meals to all children 18 and under. This will be a grab and go drive through meal... Read More.