The Penny News Online

Candidates for the Board of Education in Arapaho-Butler, Clinton, Thomas-Fay-Custer and Weatherford Schools Custer County school districts will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday, December 1 2025.

Hinton voters passed the district’s bond proposal Tuesday, approving $5.975 million for facility upgrades across the district.

Canute Public Schools were placed on precautionary lockdown Wednesday morning as law enforcement pursued a stolen vehicle in the area.

Clinton Public Schools celebrated a major achievement Monday afternoon, announcing they have been awarded a $34.7 million Oklahoma Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduates (GEAR UP) Grant.

During Monday night's regular meeting of the Elk City School Board, it was announced that the Oklahoma Department of Education's School Improvement Division will be visiting the district after the school has shown steady improvement over the last three years.

During the 2025-2026 school year, Elk City High School will make available to students, The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) four-year pathways of coursework.

Good news for employees of the Elk City School District!