Mid-Del Schools (Oklahoma)

09/10/2026

September 10 is National Su***de Prevention Day.

At Mid-Del Schools, we want every student to know that you matter, you are valued, and there are people ready to listen and help. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a trusted adult or call or text 988 for confidential support 24/7.

Looking out for one another can make a difference.

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09/09/2026

Thank you to OnCue Express for supporting our Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation!

Every fountain drink run just got a little more meaningful. 🥤💙

Head to OnCue and grab a charitable cup — 50¢ of every purchase goes straight to supporting Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation. Our Students. Our Schools. Our Future.

It’s an easy way to fuel your day and fuel our schools at the same time. Stop by your nearest Mid-Del area OnCue and make your cup count!

09/09/2026

Pioneers Pick Their Favorites!

To celebrate International Literacy Day, students from Parkview Elementary shared some of their favorite books! From fun adventures to favorite characters, our Pioneers were excited to tell us what they love to read.

What was YOUR favorite book in elementary school? Share it in the comments!

09/08/2026

📚 Happy International Literacy Day! 📚

We are so excited to announce our inaugural Middle School Battle of the Books! 🏆📖

Thanks to an incredible partnership with Lindse Barks and the Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation, nearly 100 books were donated—in less than a month!—to equip our middle schoolers for this exciting quiz-style reading competition.

Thank you to our amazing community for stepping up so quickly to support our students and teachers. We can’t wait to see our middle schoolers dive into reading, compete school-wide, and head to the district-wide Battle of the Books!

Pick up a book and celebrate with us today! 📚✨

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09/08/2026

Last week, we had the opportunity to sit down with Jeff Harrison from the Midwest City Beacon for a great conversation about all things Mid-Del!

Jeff shared his journey from Wisconsin to Oklahoma, what brought him to our community, and his experience covering the people, schools, and stories that make Mid-Del such a special place.

We’re grateful to have Jeff as part of our community and appreciate the work he does to help tell the great stories happening right here in Mid-Del.

🎧 Check out his episode on Off the Record and get to know Jeff Harrison!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

09/04/2026

🇺🇸 Labor Day Reminder!

All Mid-Del Schools and offices will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Classes and regular operations will resume Tuesday, September 8.

We hope our Mid-Del families and staff enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday weekend!

09/03/2026

Grants are open for Mid-Del Educators!

Got a big idea? We'll help you fund it.**

Mid-Del teachers — Big Idea Grant applications are OPEN. 💡

If you've got a project you've been thinking about all summer but couldn't figure out how to pay for, this is the one. Individual classroom grants and collaborative grants are both available, and the money is yours to spend during this school year.

Applications close Friday, October 16.

Start here → mdpsfoundation.org/big-idea-grants

09/03/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Silvya Kirk!

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Silvya Kirk, Mid-Del Board of Education President, who was recently honored by the Kiwanis Club of Midwest City with the Women in Kiwanis Award!

Dr. Kirk was recognized for her outstanding leadership, service, and dedication to making a difference in the lives of children and throughout our community. Her commitment to Mid-Del Schools, Key Club, and community service reflects a message she shares often: “We have to do it for the kids.”

Thank you, Dr. Kirk, for leading by example and encouraging the next generation to make service a lifelong habit. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

09/03/2026

Mid-Del Leadership in Action!

We’re proud of Heather Young, Director of Personnel, for partnering with the Oklahoma Association of School Business Officials this week! Heather spent two days working with the School Business Academy Level III group, sharing her expertise on State Department of Education Personnel Reporting and best practices for recruiting, hiring, and contracting certified and non-certified staff.

We love seeing our Mid-Del leaders share their knowledge and help develop the next generation of public school professionals!

09/02/2026

It’s time for Wednesday Wisdom!

This week, we asked the Roadrunners in Ms. Melton’s class at Ridgecrest Elementary one very important question:

🖍️ What makes school fun? Tell us in ONE word!

From coloring to friends and all the fun in between, these little Roadrunners definitely know what makes school a great place to be!

Great job, Roadrunners, for sharing this week’s Wednesday Wisdom!