Congratulations to Samantha Carrington, a 3rd grade teacher from Midwest City Elementary, who won a Tru Sky Credit Union shopping spree this past Saturday! She was able to grab anything up to $500 from Lakeshore that she could fit in her cart within 70 seconds.
This morning, we welcomed our New Educators to Mid-Del Schools! We look forward to a great school year! #mdpurpose
Thank you to Oklahoma Educators Credit Union (OECU) for providing breakfast for our principals meeting this morning! #mdpurpose
Earlier this week, PJ Caposey spoke to the District Leadership Team during professional development. We are excited to have our administrators back for the 2023-2024 school year! #mdpurpose
We are looking for Bus Drivers for the 2023-2024 School Year. We are excited to offer a starting salary of $18.31 per hour. Apply today to join the Mid-Del Team at www.mid-del.net. #mdpurpose
Today, the Board of Education passed a bond resolution calling for an election on October 10, 2023. The district will be sharing details over the next 11 weeks about the projects that will be included on the bond resolution totaling $492.7 million. #mdpurpose
The Board of Education named Heather Young as the Director of Personnel for the 2023-2024 school year. Heather Young is a certified HR professional with 26 years of service in public education. Heather's career started in Mid-Del, where she worked from 1997-2014. She first joined HR as a Leave Specialist in 2001, and later managed the staffing for all elementary sites as well as the admin building. She has spent the last 9 years at the State Department of Education as the Executive Director of School Personnel Records. In this role she has provided guidance and support to district administrators, HR/Payroll staff, and educators across the state. During her tenure at OSDE, she has partnered with CCOSA, OSAC, POE, OSU, and OKASBO to provide HR/Payroll focused professional development to thousands of public school leaders. Heather holds professional certification from the Society for Human Resources Management, and is excited to return to the Mid-Del HR team!
The Board of Education named Caren RIckwalt as the Head Principal for Soldier Creek Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year. Mrs. Rickwalt has been part of the Mid-Del family for 5 years, serving in various roles including District Homeless Liaison Educator Administrator, Head Principal at Steed Elementary, and Assistant Principal at Midwest City Elementary. She is completing her 21st year in education. She received her Elementary Education Bachelor's Degree from Oklahoma State University and her Master's Degree in Leadership and Administration from the University of Central Oklahoma. Mrs. Rickwalt has been happily married to her husband for 22 years. They have a son who will be a Senior this year and a daughter that will be a Freshman. Mrs. Rickwalt looks forward to the opportunity of serving the educators, students, and families at Soldier Creek Elementary.
The Board of Education named Rebekah Mitchell as Elementary Intern for the 2023-2024 school year. Mrs. Mitchell earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology with distinction and her Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) Rebekah has been a teacher, Department Chair, adjunct professor, and Volleyball and Basketball coach. She also worked at the state and national level to advocate for the needs of community stakeholders. Rebekah and her husband Ky, have two children who are both excited to attend Soldier Creek Elementary for the upcoming school year. Rebekah is grateful for the opportunity to join the Mid-Del District.
The Board of Education named Cynthia Small as Assistant Principal at Del City High School for the 2023-2024 school year. Cynthia Small earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences and Education from Oklahoma Baptist University. She also has a Master’s in History from the University of Oklahoma, and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from East Central University in Ada. She began her Mid-Del career in 2003, and taught Spanish at Monroney MS and Midwest City High School. During her time at MCHS, she also coached volleyball, and served in the night school program at the Mid-Del Technology Center. She then served for 5 years as assistant principal at Del Crest and Del City Middle School. For the last 2 years, she has worked as an adjunct professor at Oklahoma City University, teaching Educational Psychology and Assessment. Cynthia has 4 children who are all Mid-Del graduates.
The Board of Education named Allison Moore as an Assistant Principal at Midwest City Middle School for the 2023-2024 school year. Allison is a graduate from Midwest City High School. She attended Oklahoma State University, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in General Education. She earned her Masters in Education Administration degree from the University of Oklahoma. Allison began her teaching career in 2020 at Midwest City High School, and most recently taught eighth grade science at Midwest City Middle School. She is excited to continue enriching the lives of students, teachers, and families in Mid-Del.
The Board of Education named Mrs. Kenyelle Williams as the Head Principal for Midwest City Middle School for the 2023-2024 school year. Mrs. Williams is a graduate of Langston University where she received her Bachelor's degree, and Southern Nazarene University where she received her Master’s degree. After completing undergraduate and graduate education programs, she has served as a classroom teacher, instructional coach and assistant principal at both elementary and secondary levels. Mrs. Williams is passionate about the growth of students and supporting educators as they facilitate student development. This school year marks Mrs. Williams’ 14th year as a professional educator, and she has been part of the Mid Del Family since 2021. As an educational leader in the Midwest City community she is ready to continue the charge of upholding the Black and Gold Standard. Mrs. Williams and her husband, Carlos, are raising a wonderfully blended family of five children. With the BOMBER WAY lighting the path, Mrs. Kenyelle Williams is ready for take off!
Apply TODAY to be a Substitute Teacher in Mid-Del Schools for the 2023-2024 school year! Apply online at https://www.edustaff.org/
We are looking for substitutes for the 2023-2024 school year! Members from the Edustaff team will be on our campus to assist anyone who is wanting to inquire about becoming a substitute, complete paperwork, and ask questions.
Apply TODAY at www.Edustaff.org
Come join us this Saturday, July 15th from 9am-1pm for our FREE event! We will help our families get enrolled and so much more! Please help us plan for services by registering at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRwEDUrl3pTU51Kfi6ICkpUTgUEgko2pkunjUC61WucC4aOQ/viewform
This is a reminder for our returning Mid-Del families. Emails were sent to our returning families on July 5th that included login information and a link to where families will log in to verify your returning student. If you didn't receive an email or your email has changed, please contact the Central Enrollment Center at re-enrollment@mid-del.net and include your student's name and school in the message. You can also call 405-582-7095. Thank you!
Elementary Meet Your Teacher Night will take place on August 7th from 4:30-6:30pm. This is a great opportunity to meet your child's teacher and drop off school supplies prior to the first day of school on August 9th. #mdpurpose
Rose State College is partnering with Mid-Del Public Schools to expand concurrent enrollment opportunities for Mid-Del students. The Rose State Jump Start program strives to break down the barrier’s students may have experienced to concurrent enrollment, including lack of transportation, lack of extra financial support to cover course fees and scheduling issues with their high school courses.
“Rose State looks forward to continuing to expand opportunities for Mid-Del students through growing concurrent enrollment programs,” Rose State President Dr. Jeanie Webb said. “To welcome Mid-Del students, Rose State is providing the necessary space for the students along with highly qualified faculty and access to all of our regular campus support resources.”
By increasing opportunities for concurrent enrollment, we can ensure that students stay on track to successfully complete a degree at Rose State. This approach also opens up new possibilities, such as the 2+1 option, where students can spend two years in concurrent enrollment and then transition to one year of full-time enrollment at Rose State to earn an Associate's Degree.
In the current partnership, Rose State has created an adjusted schedule to provide course times that work for Mid-Del students within the hours of their regular school day. Mid-Del will provide transportation to and from all three high schools to Rose State for courses. Mid-Del will also provide additional funding support for students to cover some of the additional course fees. Through the Rose State and Mid-Del partnership, students will receive expanded dual enrollment course options that work toward fulfilling high school curriculum requirements while earning college credit.
“We are excited to announce the expansion of the relationship between Mid-Del and Rose State College through the Rose State Jump Start Program partnership,” Mid-Del Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Richard Cobb said. “Working together to meet the needs of the students desiring concurrent enrollment opportunities will jump start their efforts in obtaining an associate degree.”
Enrollment ends Monday, Aug. 21, to learn more about the Rose State Jump Start partnership with Mid-Del Public Schools, contact a concurrent enrollment specialist via email at concurrent@raider.rose.edu or call (405) 733-7951.
Mid-Del Schools will be closed on July 4th in observance of Independence Day. #mdpurpose
The Board of Education approved revisions to the 2023-2024 School Calendar during the June 28, 2023 Special Board Meeting. Please be sure to use this new calendar for the upcoming school year. Thank you! #mdpurpose
