School News

Area High School Football Schedules 2023

Wednesday, August 30

By Molly Payne Are you ready for some football? High School football season is kicking off and once again, KUSH Radio will be broadcasting Cushing Tiger Football, LIVE from the sidelines with Hugh Foley! There... Read More.

Students to compete Nov 2 at School for the Blind’s Cane Quest

Tuesday, October 18

Media release (MUSKOGEE, Okla.) – Thirty-eight contestants have registered to compete in the 10th annual Oklahoma Regional Cane Quest competition hosted by Oklahoma School for the Blind. Cane Quest will take place from 12-4 p.m. on... Read More.

Area High School Football Schedules

Monday, August 29

(Cushing, Okla) -- Football season is upon us! Here are the schedules for High School football teams in the KUSH listening area. Be sure to tune in to 1600 AM or 101.5 FM for... Read More.

Biennial School Prevention Needs Assessment Becomes Law

Thursday, May 6

Media release OKLAHOMA CITY – The governor this week signed into law a bill intended to expand the use of the Oklahoma Prevention Needs Assessment Survey to 100% of Oklahoma public schools. Rep. Mark Vancuren, R-Owasso,... Read More.

Federal funds for nonpublic schools now available

Tuesday, April 20

Media release OKLAHOMA CITY (April 20, 2021) – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister announced today that Emergency Assistance to Nonpublic Schools (EANS) is now available to 56 Read More.

2021 Ag In The Classroom Contest Winners Announced

Monday, April 12

Media release OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla — Ag in the Classroom recently wrapped up their 2021 Ag Day Poster Contest with over 1500 students participating. Students across the state could submit posters they created depicting the... Read More.

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 Hofmeister and... 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 desk. Rep.... Read More.