Mid-Del School District

Mid-Del Schools will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. #OneDistrictOneFamily #IndependenceDay #mdpurpose

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Dr. Jeanie Webb for her incredible leadership and years of service to Rose State College! As she embarks on her well-deserved retirement, we want to celebrate the lasting impact she has made, not just at Rose State, but throughout our entire community. Mid-Del Schools is especially grateful for the strong partnership we share with Rose State College, a connection that has flourished under Dr. Webb’s guidance. Her commitment to student success has truly opened doors for so many of our Mid-Del students. We wish Dr. Webb all the best in this exciting next chapter! 💙❤️ #mdpurpose #OneDistrictOneFamily

The Board of Education has named Abigail Pouin as the new Mental Health Specialist for Mid-Del's Reset Program! Abigail is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Bachelor's and Master's from Oklahoma Baptist University. She’s passionate about equipping others with the tools to heal, grow, and thrive. Her experience spans school-based and community mental health services, including work with Catholic Charities and HOPE Community Services. When she’s not empowering others, Abigail is all about adventure—coaching CrossFit, practicing jujitsu, camping in National Parks, or spending time with her husband, dog, and 24 (!) chickens. Welcome to Mid-Del, Abigail! #MentalHealthMatters #mdpurpose

The Board of Education has named Dr. Stephanie Cavner as the Head Principal for Tinker Elementary. With over 20 years of experience in education, Dr. Cavner’s journey began as a teacher’s assistant and has grown to include teaching Kindergarten, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, Special Education, and serving in school leadership since 2016. Dr. Cavner has been part of the Mid-Del family since 2019, leading at schools such as Highland Park, Soldier Creek, and Midwest City Elementary, and most recently serving as Assistant Principal at Tinker Elementary. She is grateful for the incredible foundation laid by Mrs. Suzanna Bennett-Asfaw and is committed to building on that legacy with heart, unity, and excellence. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Cavner as she continues to create a school where students feel safe, teachers feel supported, families feel welcomed, and everyone thrives together. #OneDistrictOneFamily #mdpurpose #TinkerElementary

OSSAA Dead Week Reminder Dead Week is June 28 - July 6, 2025! During this time, all athletic facilities, practices, and training are CLOSED. This is a mandatory rest period for our student-athletes and coaches to recharge and spend quality time with family. #MidDelAthletics

📚✨ This week, a dedicated team of Mid-Del School Counselors, Administrators, and Teachers had the incredible opportunity to attend the K20 Center’s GEAR UP Counselor Academy! We’re committed to continuous learning and collaboration, and this event allowed us to gain valuable insights, tools, and strategies to better support our students' academic and postsecondary success. As we look ahead to the new school year, we’re more equipped and inspired than ever to help our students achieve their goals and reach their full potential! 💙 #mdpurpose #GEARUP #StudentSuccess

This past week, a dedicated team of Mid-Del School Counselors had the opportunity to attend the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Summer Institute! They spent the week gaining valuable knowledge and tools to better support and prepare our students for college and career success. We’re proud of their commitment to continuous learning and advocacy for our students’ futures! #mdpurpose

After completing extensive training this past school year, 2 of our dedicated Mental Health Specialists became TBRI Practitioners opening so many doors to bring resources to our district. Due to this, they were recently able to attend  HALO Program Training for us to use their curriculum in our new Elementary Reset Program we are launching this fall! The HALO curriculum, developed by Cindy Lee founder of HALO project with permissions from the KPICD Institute, is designed to bring hope and healing to children through trauma-informed care. By participating in this training, our specialists are now equipped with powerful tools to better support our students, whether through one-on-one sessions, parent classes, or student-focused groups. We’re proud to invest in programs that help our students thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. 💙 #MidDelCares #MentalHealthMatters #HALOTraining #TBRI #KPICD #mdpurpose

And just like that, we’re wrapping up Week 3 of onboarding! We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome these amazing new hires to the Mid-Del family! Each one is the perfect match for our schools, and we love to see them proudly show off their #IMatched signs. We’re excited to watch this team dive in and make an impact when the school year kicks off! Stay tuned, this is only the beginning, and we can’t wait to meet even more fresh faces during the onboarding process. #MatchWithMidDel #OneDistrictOneFamily #mdpurpose

We’re searching for our perfect match for the 2025-2026 school year, and it just might be YOU! Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and families? Then swipe right on your future with Mid-Del! We're hiring for a variety of roles, including: 📚 Teachers 🧩 Paraprofessionals 🚌 Bus Drivers 🥗 Child Nutrition Staff 🔧 Maintenance Workers 🖥️ Office Staff …and more! Whether you're leading a classroom, driving a bus, serving meals, or keeping things running behind the scenes, there’s a place for YOU here. 💌 Ready to find your professional match? 👉 Apply now: https://middel.schoolspring.com/ #MatchWithMidDel #MidDelCareers #NowHiring #OneDistrictOneFamily #mdpurpose

Several of our amazing Mid-Del leaders took the stage during the CCOSA Summer Leadership Conference! We’re proud to have our team represent Mid-Del by sharing innovative strategies and powerful ideas to help strengthen education across Oklahoma. Thank you for leading with passion and purpose—your impact reaches far beyond our district! #mdpurpose #CCOSA2025

Congratulations to two of our outstanding Mid-Del leaders! We’re so proud to celebrate Meagan Bryant, who received the Legacy Leader Award in Counseling & Mental Health, and Heather Morris, who was honored with the Legacy Leader Award for McKinney-Vento/Homeless Liaison Services at this year’s CCOSA Summer Conference! Your compassion, dedication, and commitment to supporting students and families make a lasting impact every day. Thank you for being true difference makers in Mid-Del and beyond! #mdpurpose #CCOSA2025

🏀 It’s Game 5, and our Central Office team is LOUD, LOYAL, and ready to THUNDER UP! 💙⚡️#ThunderUp #LoudAndLoyal #mdpurpose

The Board of Education has named Sharlette Samuels as an Elementary Assistant Principal, and she will serve the students and staff at Del City Elementary! Sharlette brings 26 years of experience in public education, including 15 years serving the Mid-Del community as a teacher and counselor at multiple sites. With degrees in Elementary Education and Counseling and certification in Educational Administration, she is deeply rooted in supporting student success. Sharlette and her husband, Roderick (Assistant Principal at DCMS), are proud Mid-Del parents to three graduates and students. We’re honored to have Sharlette step into this leadership role! #mdpurpose

The Board of Education has named Paulette Hunnicutt as the new Elementary Assistant Principal at Parkview Elementary! Currently serving as Instructional Coach and Title I Coordinator at DCMS, Paulette blends her background in corporate sales with a strong educational foundation, including a Master's in Educational Leadership from UCO. With five years in Mid-Del and family roots stretching deep into Carl Albert and MCHS tradition, she brings passion for student growth, academic achievement, and school culture. Welcome to PVES, Paulette—we’re so excited for what’s ahead! #mdpurpose

The Board of Education has named Heath Tejeda as an intern at Midwest City Middle School! Heath began his career in Mid-Del at Jarman Middle School and is now returning with a decade of experience from Putnam City West, where he taught a range of social studies courses and led as department chair. He’s also coached nearly every sport imaginable—from wrestling to volleyball. With his M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from SNU now in hand, Heath is eager to bring his leadership and energy back to Mid-Del. He and his wife Ashley, are proud parents of three boys who keep him busy on the sidelines of soccer fields. Welcome back to Mid-Del, Heath!

The Board of Education has named Lauren McElroy Walls as the new Non-Certified Career Advisor at Mid-Del Technology Center! With over a decade of experience in education and advising, including time in the Career Tech system and Oklahoma State University–OKC, Lauren brings a powerful mix of experience in recruitment, assessment, and student services. A certified early childhood educator, she is driven by a passion to help students of all ages reach their goals in an ever-changing workforce. We’re excited to welcome Lauren to the MDTC team! #CareerReady #mdpurpose #MDTC

🌞 Join us for Mid-Del's Summer Sunrise! 🌞 📅 July 19th | 9 AM–12 PM 📍 Mid-Del Learning Services Center – 4731 Judy Drive in Del City Summer Sunrise is your one-stop shop to connect with Mid-Del staff, grab school resources, and make sure you're ready for the new school year! 📋 Need to finish enrollment? If you haven’t completed Phase I of Enrollment, we encourage you to stop by during Summer Sunrise! 📌 Phase I Details: ✔️ On April 21, families should have received an email with a Snapcode for each student. ✔️ This Snapcode is required to complete the re-enrollment process. ✔️ Phase I lets you verify and update contact info, address, and more. ✔️ Phase I must be completed before you can move on to Phase II (residency verification). ❗ Didn’t receive a Snapcode? No problem! Visit us at Summer Sunrise or contact the Enrollment Center for help. Let’s get enrolled, connected, and excited for the 2025–26 school year!

We were thrilled to partner with the Miss Oklahoma and Miss Oklahoma’s Teen competitions this week, hosted right here at Rose State College! Thanks to Dr. Sam Mullins, CAHS grad and current Associate Veterinarian at Reno Animal Hospital, for connecting us with the Miss Oklahoma Board to help transport the 40 contestants and their chaperones from the Okana Hotel to Rose State each day. Our Mid-Del bus drivers rolled out the royal treatment and have officially earned a crown-worthy round of applause from both the ladies and their teams. 🚌 👑✨ A huge shoutout to our transportation staff, you’ve been praised all week long, and you deserve it! #mdpurpose #MissOklahoma

Our Mid-Del Instructional Facilitators had a fantastic day of learning at the Oklahoma Schools Innovation Summit in Norman! This annual conference brings together educators, school leaders, and advocates from across the state to explore forward-thinking strategies and address the evolving needs of public education in Oklahoma. We’re proud to have our team representing Mid-Del as we continue to seek innovative ways to support student success! #mdpurpose #OKSummit2025