Mid-Del School District

Mid-Del Technology Center's student organization, CTSO, chose to "Pack the Pantry" as its community service project this year. Cindy Counts and Lauren Holmes of our MDTC, facilitated the drive with the student leadership program. The Cybersecurity Students took the lead in collecting, organizing, and delivering the food items to the Mid-Del Schools Supplemental Feeding Program. Mr. Minard's class also donated $1,000 to pack the pantry with frozen items, fresh fruits, and vegetables. A special thank you for helping Sleigh the Holidays!

REMOTE LEARNING DAY – THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2025
Due to inclement weather, all Mid-Del students will shift to remote learning on Thursday. Students should follow the learning plans and assignments posted on their school webpages and Canvas accounts.

Thank you for your flexibility, and please stay safe and warm, Mid-Del!

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Today, we celebrate National Special Education Appreciation Day! 💙

To our special education teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, and support staff — thank you for meeting students where they are, cheering for every milestone, and believing in what’s possible every single day.

Your patience, creativity, and dedication change lives and strengthen our schools in ways that can’t be measured. We are so grateful for the love and support you pour into our students and their families.

Help us celebrate by leaving a thank-you for a special education staff member in the comments!

#NationalSpecialEducationDay #OneDistrictOneFamily #mdpurpose

🍩 Donuts with Santa – You're Invited! 🍩

Join Midwest City High School for a sweet morning of holiday fun on Saturday, December 13 from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM in the Midwest City High School cafeteria!

Hosted by MCHS DECA, this festive event includes:
✨ Donuts & drinks
📸 Pictures with Santa
🎮 Games
🎨 Holiday crafts

🎁 Entry is by monetary donation, with all proceeds supporting the McKinney-Vento Program for Mid-Del Public Schools. This program provides clothing, food, and essential items to students experiencing homelessness in our district.

Let’s come together as One District, One Family to spread joy and make a difference this holiday season. ❤️

We can’t wait to see you there!
#OneDistrictOneFamily #DECA #DonutsWithSanta

Happy Thanksgiving, Mid-Del! To our amazing students, staff, and families, we hope today is filled with joy, rest, and special moments with those you love. We are extremely thankful for each of you and the heart you bring to our district every day. One District. One Family. Happy Thanksgiving!

🍁 Wishing You a Wonderful Thanksgiving Break! 🦃 As we head into the holiday, we want to take a moment to thank our students, staff, and families for the incredible work you’ve put in this semester. Your resilience, dedication, and support make Mid-Del truly One District, One Family. We wish each of you a restful and joy-filled Thanksgiving break surrounded by loved ones. 📅 We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, December 1! Happy Thanksgiving, Mid-Del! #mdpurpose #OneDistrictOneFamily #Thankful

Happy Substitute Educator’s Day! 🎉

Today, we're celebrating the incredible substitutes who step in every day to keep learning going in Mid-Del Schools. Your support keeps students growing, exploring, and achieving, even when their regular teacher can’t be there. Thank you for your commitment to our students, staff, and community. You truly make a difference!

Interested in joining our amazing team of substitutes?

Apply to become a substitute with Mid-Del through Edustaff today at www.edustaff.org!

Congratulations to our talented Mid-Del Orchestra programs! We are incredibly proud of our students and directors for their exceptional performances at the OSSAA State Strings Festival held today at Santa Fe High School! Your dedication, passion, and countless hours of rehearsal shine bright on and off the stage. Thank you to our orchestra directors for inspiring musical excellence in our schools. Help us celebrate these incredible performers by leaving them a note of encouragement below! #mdpurpose #OneDistrictOneFamily #FineArtsExcellence #OSSAA

We are incredibly proud to announce that Valentina Jimenez, a student at Soldier Creek Elementary, has been selected as an Elementary All-Stater for Choir—the only elementary student in Mid-Del to earn this honor in many years!

Valentina auditioned among 2,000 students from across Oklahoma and placed in the top 50, competing alongside both elementary and middle school students. She will now perform at the Oklahoma Music Educators Association (OkMEA) Conference in January.

Her choir teacher shared: “Valentina’s gift for musical excellence is matched only by her remarkable character… her dedication, hard work, and passion for learning have set her apart.”

And in Valentina’s own words: “What I love about singing is that I can just express myself with my words.”

Her talent, spirit, and positivity represent the very best of Mid-Del, and we can’t wait to see her shine on stage. Please help us congratulate Valentina on this extraordinary accomplishment!

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For 38 years, two incredible educators have been changing lives in Mid-Del Schools. Today, during American Education Week, we are proud to recognize Mrs. Anita Keith and Mr. Kyle Holland—the longest-serving educators currently in our district.

✨ Mrs. Keith shared:
“I still come to work because I love kids. When I'm not around them, I miss them. I need to have a purpose, and I believe this is my purpose.”

✨ Mr. Holland shared:
“What keeps me coming back is that moment when a student finally ‘gets it.’ When their lightbulb turns on and they get excited about learning—especially in science.”

Their dedication spans nearly four decades of passion, purpose, and unwavering commitment to our students.

38 years of impact. 38 years of inspiration. 38 years of purpose. Please help us celebrate these remarkable educators!

#AmericanEducationWeek #mdpurpose #OneDistrictOneFamily

We’re Hiring! Join the Mid‑Del Schools Team!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? Do you want to work in a collaborative, supportive, and innovative school district? We’re looking for dedicated professionals to fill teaching and support staff roles within our community.

Why Mid-Del?
Serve approximately 13,000 students and work alongside nearly 1,500 committed colleagues.
Be part of an inclusive culture guided by the motto: “One District, One Family.”
Join a district led by experienced leadership with decades of service and stability.

Opportunities Available:
From classroom teachers to support staff, we have positions that make a real impact. Explore all current openings on our website: www.mid-del.net

Apply today and be a part of something meaningful. Because when you join Mid-Del, you’re joining a family. #mdpurpose #OneDistrictOneFamily#JoinOurTeam

This week is American Education Week, and we are proud to celebrate the incredible teachers who make Mid-Del Schools such a special place for students to learn and grow.

Throughout the week, we’ll be highlighting our amazing educators — and we’d love your help!

#ThankATeacher: Drop the name of a teacher in the comments who has made an impact in your life or in the life of your student. Let’s show some love to the people who make a difference every single day.

#OneDistrictOneFamily #mdpurpose

We were honored to welcome Oklahoma State Department of Education Member Becky Carson to Schwartz Elementary today!

Mrs. Carson read to Mrs. Trent’s and Ms. Youngblood’s second-grade classes and spent time visiting with our teachers about their students, their classrooms, and the day-to-day experiences of Oklahoma educators.

Dr. Cobb also provided Mrs. Carson with a tour of the school, giving us the opportunity for meaningful one-on-one conversations. We loved the message she shared with our students about the power of words and how they can either help or hurt others, an important reminder for all of us.

We extend an open-door invitation to Mrs. Carson and all members of the Oklahoma State School Board to visit any of our Mid-Del schools. We hope to see you again soon, and thank you for spending your day with us!

We are encouraged by the positive direction we’re seeing in public education and grateful for leaders who take the time to connect with our schools and students. #mdpurpose #OneDistrictOneFamily #OSDE #wordsmatter

Save the Date, Class of 2026!

We’re excited to celebrate our seniors this May! Please note that our graduation ceremonies have been moved to Friday, May 22, 2026 at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds.

This change was made to avoid a conflict with our district’s end-of-year programs and teacher check-out day originally scheduled for May 21.

Check out the graphic below for ceremony times and details. We can’t wait to honor the Class of 2026! #mdpurpose #OneDistrictOneFamily

Big congratulations to Coaches Mike Dunn and Cameron Couch from Carl Albert High School!

Both were honored today by the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) as part of an elite group of 26 coaches across the state recognized for excellence in their sport during the 2024-2025 school year.

Coach Mike Dunn was named the Overall Coach of the Year for Football, and Coach Cameron Couch was named the Boys Track Coach of the Year!
Way to represent Mid-Del! #OneDistrictOneFamily #mdpurpose

Our Technology and Teaching & Learning teams are leveling up! Members from both departments attended and presented at this week’s OKSTE Conference, where innovators from across Oklahoma shared ways to power up classrooms through tech.

Our Mid-Del teams are helping shape the future of digital learning! #OKSTE2025 #EdTech #mdpurpose

This #SchoolPsychWeek, we celebrate our exceptional school psychologists and the incredible work they do to help students grow, thrive, and succeed. Thank you for the care and compassion you bring to our schools every day! #mdpurpose #OneDistrictOneFamily

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Mid-Del Teachers of the Year!
We are so proud of each of these outstanding educators who make a difference in the lives of our students every day. We can’t wait to celebrate them this spring! #mdpurpose #OneDistrictOneFamily

Virtual Day for Mid-Del Juniors and Seniors – November 18, 2025

In order for our schools to administer the PreACT, all Mid-Del juniors and seniors will have a virtual learning day on Tuesday, November 18.

Freshmen and sophomores will be taking the PreACT at their school sites, while Mid-Del Technology Center students will still report to MDTC on this day.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation as we work to create the best testing environment for our students!

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Yesterday, students from Del City High School and Midwest City High School attended the University of Central Oklahoma Leadership Academy. This program helps freshmen build leadership skills and get early exposure to college life. We are proud that four students earned scholarships. Three students received $1,000 awards, and one student received a $500 award. Students who choose to attend UCO will get to use their scholarships. Congratulations to our students! #rollchos #mdurpose