School News
Sapulpa Schools to close at least three days next week, many teachers will walk.
An internal survey of the teachers found that 77% would continue to participate in a walkout.
Tulsa Public Schools will close Monday, Sapulpa not sure yet; teacher walkout still possible
Though TPS will close Monday, Sapulpa teachers are still deciding if the raise was enough to cancel the walkout on Monday.
Sapulpa soccer hammers Sand Springs to start district play
Sapulpa has outscored their opponents, 24-4, in in six games, and sophomore goalkeeper Spencer Braswell has helped to record three shutouts.
“Teacher Pay Raise” Bill passes, but not without compromise
The removal of the hotel/motel tax will shorten the revenue projections by $40 million but still allow teachers to get a $6K raise.
STATE: Senate passes revenue package to fund teacher pay raises
“Passing the largest teacher pay raise in state history moves us to No. 2 in the region in average teacher pay and will help Oklahoma…
Statement from Senate Democratic Leader John Sparks about the teacher pay raise bill passing
“The votes in the Senate tonight were an important step, but this should be the beginning of our efforts, not the end.”
What you need to know about the upcoming school walkout
With the school walkout dominating the headlines these days, we pulled some recent findings and stats into one article.
Central Tech Named Distinguished School by Project Lead the Way
Central Tech is one of only eight schools in Oklahoma—133 in total across the U.S.—receiving this recognition.
Sapulpa Boys Soccer start the season off strong with a shutout against Ponca City
Sapulpa Chieftains defeated the Ponca City Wildcats in a 4-0 victory last week. Next game is tonight!
Erroneous taxation! Or is it?
Inverness Village and the Bilby Family Revocable Trust both say the County is taxing them erroneously. But who’s really at fault, here?