Mid-Del School District

The Board of Education named Scot Crowder as Administrative Intern at the Career Academy/MDVA for the 2023 school year.. Scot served 12 years in the Air Force and was able to earn his B.S. and MBA from Southern Nazarene University. He is finishing his 12th year in education, the last four years spent as an English teacher and Assistant Girls Basketball coach at Midwest City High School. Scot and his wife Celia are the proud parents of a daughter, Autumn. #mdpurpose

The Board of Education named Courtney Norman as Administrative Intern at Del City Middle School for the 2023 school year.. Courtney earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1999, and is completing her Master’s in Education Administration from the University of Oklahoma this summer. She has spent twenty-two years teaching in middle school. She started her career at Kerr Junior High in 1999, spent some time in Norman Public Schools, and made her way back to Mid-Del by serving as the Instructional Coach at Carl Albert Middle School the last three years. She is married to Chad and they have two sons. Teegin is finishing up his sophomore year at Oklahoma State University and Dennon will be graduating high school in the next few weeks. Courtney is excited for this full circle moment as she is returning to the place she first started her career many years ago. She is looking forward to being an Eagle again. #mdpurpose

Congratulations to the following Mid-Del Technology Center students recognized at tonight's Board of Education Meeting. Speedfest-Pre-Engineering Students Received 2 of the 7 awards. Best Video and Best Plane Graphics. Luke DeHart Alex Johnson Johnny Northrip Ryan Ray Ethan Sipos Piper Small Alijah Tennon-Cooper

Congratulations to the following Mid-Del Technology Center students recognized at tonight's Board of Education Meeting. BPA (Business Professionals of America) Award Winners Chloe Lamb - 1st place at State - Advanced Word Processing and Top 20 Health Administration Procedures Alicen Jordan - 1st place at State - Intermediate Word Processing The Administrative Support Team of Alicen Jordan, Tionna Bivins and Caitlyn Grove took 3rd place. Tionna Bivins - Intermediate Word Processing - 7th place Caitlyn Grove - Advanced Word Processing- 7th place Timita Crittenden - 5th place - Health Administration Procedures and 5th place - Health Insurance and Medical Billing

Congratulations to the following Mid-Del Technology Center students recognized at tonight's Board of Education Meeting. SkillsUSA Award Winners Lauren Holmes, Amanda Breen, Brenda Miller, Kenny Berry and Israel Whitfield participated in the Chapter Business Procedures Team event where they placed third. Tyler Steward and Christopher Childers competed as a team in the Cyber Security Contest and placed third. Lauren Holmes competed in the Cosmetology competition and placed third. Abigail Grady placed second in the Job Exhibit Long Hair Design. Hossein Najami placed third in the Plumbing Contest. Kiara Obrien placed first in the Nail Care Contest. Luke DeHart, Cadense Hall, Adrianna Lemon, Alexander Johnson, Estrella Martinez and Aryssa Zebert placed first in the Opening and Closing Ceremony. Kiara Obrien and the Opening and Closing Team will represent Mid-Del and Oklahoma in Atlanta on June 19-23, 2023. Non-Traditional Award winners Kylie Summers and Syria Seijas

Congratulations to the following Midwest City Middle School students recognized at tonight's Board of Education Meeting. Superior Ratings State Solo Contest Band Justin Skaggs, Lizzie Gibson, Noah Hudson, Patrick Wells, Josh Bell, Kaden Krones, Brooklyn Gaines, Aniyah Fennell, Raniya Carolina, Quartavis Davis, Star Ford, Preston West, Jema Byers, Ella Landreth, Terrence Hill, Ivie O'Quinn, Anthony Aranda, Anthony Williams

Congratulations to the following Midwest City High School students recognized at tonight's Board of Education Meeting. Percussion Choir Eric Alvarez, Stori Fields, Bliss Norbury, Austin Jensen, Connor Reagan, Jordyn Fennell, Jordan Hilton, Jordan Sorrell, Mary Harvey, Ian Osentowski, Xavier England, Taigon Bell

Congratulations to the following Midwest City High School students recognized at tonight's Board of Education Meeting. Superior Ratings State Solo & Ensemble Contest Band Andrew Knisely - trumpet Scythe Cardenas - bass clarinet Taigon Bell - marimba Connor Reagan - snare drum Cora Reagan - alto saxophone Jordyn Fennell - snare drum Eric Alvarez - timpani Superior Rating Ensembles Brass Quintet - Ethan Coughran, trumpet; Alicia Wooden, trumpet; Kevin Cardenas, horn; Xaiver Robinson, trombone; Juan Diego Pena, tuba

Congratulations to the following Del City Middle School student recognized at tonight's Board of Education Meeting. Superior Ratings State Solo Contest Band Judah Dawson - clarinet

Congratulations to the following Del City High School students recognized at tonight's Board of Education Meeting. Superior Ratings State Solo & Ensemble Contest Band Solos Niaja Dunn - Flute Giana Juarez - Tuba David Scott - 2 Mallet Ensembles Flute - Kyra Coberley, Sienna Lowery, Alea Christy, Ayah Hammoud, Niaja Dunn Brass Quintet - Matthew Deel, Ronnie Brown, Charles Wall, Nacola Nelson, Molly Hellums Trombone Quartet - Matthew Deel, Giana Juarez, Molly Hellums, Alex Bennett

Congratulations to the following Carl Albert Middle School students recognized at tonight's Board of Education Meeting. Orchestra Liam Wilson Addy Yocham Skyler Stiers Riley Carter Meredith Curtis Lucian Ewen Arwen Ewen Daphney Spoonemore

Congratulations to the following Carl Albert Middle School students recognized at tonight's Board of Education Meeting. Superior Ratings State Solo & Ensemble Contest Band Solos Alexa Tunender, Ryan Thornton, Cohen Colwell Daviana Chavez, Kalen Spencer, Tyler Braun, Vanar Tunender, Sayde Young, Evan Barbero, Braden Clark, Chris Clifford, Mya Krause, Alexa Kirkes, Jordan Stewart, Zach Smith, Natalie Woodhouse, Even Atchison, Lillian De Lorenzi, Brisa Campos, Jhonathan Wiley Ensembles Duet - Lillian Woodard and Liam Lange 8th Grade Brass Trio - Wyatt Anderson, Emerson Channel, Tyler Braun Saxophone Quartet- Evan Barbero, Baden Clark, Talon Morris, Dexter Reineke

Congratulations to the following Carl Albert High School students recognized at tonight's Board of Education Meeting. 2023 Oklahoma Education Awards for Arts Excellence Dance Cadance Burke Instrumental Music Emily Hart Vocal Music Emma Bloyed Austin Fisicaro Bellamy Marks London Owens Lauren Park Sydney Pride

Congratulations to the following Carl Albert High School students recognized at tonight's Board of Education Meeting. Orchestra Chamber Orchestra

Congratulations to the following Carl Albert High School students recognized at tonight's Board of Education Meeting. Choir Austin Fisicaro, Sydney Pride, and Carlie Strahorn

Congratulations to the following Carl Albert High School students recognized at tonight's Board of Education Meeting. Superior Ratings State Solo & Ensemble Contest Band Solos Madilynn Davis - piccolo Dylon Flores - alto saxophone Matthew King - alto saxophone Denay Pendleton - tenor saxophone Makisi Tulikihakau - tenor saxophone Elsa Heater - trumpet Isaac Marks - trumpet Ricky Schreiber - trumpet Trey Brown - horn Holt Swanson - horn Evan Kotsenburg - euphonium Joshua Robinson - euphonium Jaxon Lang - tuba Rume Marere - tuba Tucker Barbee - snare drum Emily Crawford - marimba Caden Farrow - marimba Lily Goodman - timpani Superior Rating Ensembles Saxophone quartet with percussion - Caden Farrow, Matthew King, Denay Pendleton, Makisi Tulikihakau and Allyson Walker Trombone quartet - Jonathan Clark, Layfette Fletcher, Aiden Ray and Joshua Robinson Euphonium trio - Ben Hall, Evan Kotsenburg and Joshua Robinson Brass quintet - Trey Brown, Jonathan Clark, Ben Jones, Isaac Marks and William Rowlett Marimba duet - Caden Farrow and Ridge Thornton Percussion ensemble - Tucker Barbee, Tara Brown, Emily Crawford, Caden Farrow, Ethan Fisher, Lily Goodman, Brooklyn Jones, Spencer Kelpine, Everett Ryan, Ridge Thornton, Katarina Wagner

Important message for Mid-Del families. Due to impending weather this evening, all student evening programs have been postponed. Please watch school social media accounts for event reschedule information. #mdpurpose

The Board of Education named Ms. Gina Wright as Assistant Director of Alternative/MDVA for the 2023-2024 school year. Gina is a Mid-Del graduate who earned a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education and a Master’s in Educational Leadership, both from the University of Central Oklahoma, and earned a Doctorate from Southern Nazarene University. She started her career in Mid-Del as an ELA teacher at Cedar Ridge, and then served as a Math Teacher and Instructional Coach at Jarman Middle School before moving to the Administration building where she served as the Math and Science Instructional Facilitator, then the Student Assessment Coordinator. Gina was also an Assistant Principal in a variety of schools in Mid-Del. She has most recently been an Assistant Principal in Oklahoma City. Gina’s only child, Isabella, works for the Metropolitan Library System. Gina is thrilled to return to Mid-Del and the family of educators who supported and mentored her for much of her career in education. Please help us congratulate Ms. Wright! #mdpurpose

The Board of Education named Mr. Nalder Farris as Assistant Principal at Del City High School for the 2023-2024 school year. Mr. Farris earned his Bachelors of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Langston University and his Masters of Education Degree in Educational Leadership and Counseling Psychology from Washington State University. Mr Farris has served in many roles within the education field including adjunct professor, classroom teacher, and assistant principal. Through his dedication to his students, education, and community, Mr.Farris has found himself eagerly transitioning into his Assistant Principal role for Mid-Del Public Schools, where he is fully committed and devoted to the academic success of the students. Please help us congratulate Mr. Farris! #mdpurpose

The Board of Education named Mr. Brandon Hawkins as Assistant Principal at Midwest City Middle School for the 2023-2024 school year. Brandon Hawkins is a graduate from Hugo High School. Following high school, Brandon attended SOSU and was a member of their Men’s basketball team for two years. He then transferred to ECU in Ada, OK where he played basketball for one year and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and later earned his Masters in Educational Leadership. Brandon began his journey in the educational field with Mid-Del schools in 2015 when was a Physical Education teacher for Steed elementary. Brandon left Mid-Del for a year to serve as an administrative intern with John Marshall Enterprise High School, but he is excited to return to Mid-Del and continue his pursuit of impacting the lives of the students, families, and educators. He is married to LaKiesha Hawkins and all three of their children are students within the Mid-Del school district. Please help us congratulate Mr. Hawkins! #mdpurpose