Mid-Del School District

Happy National Speech-Language Pathologist Day! Today, we celebrate our incredible SLPs who help students find their voice, build confidence, and thrive in and out of the classroom. Thank you for all you do! #SLPDay #mdpurpose

IMPORTANT DEL CITY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION UPDATE Due to the potential for severe weather on Monday evening, Del City High School’s graduation ceremony will now begin at 5 PM instead of 6 PM. Doors to the Bennett Event Center will open at 4 PM. This decision was made out of an abundance of caution to protect the safety of our students, staff, and guests attending the Class of 2025 graduation ceremony. The National Weather Service projects that severe weather may impact the Oklahoma City metro later in the evening. By moving the ceremony to an earlier start time, we hope to ensure everyone has time to celebrate together and travel home safely. While this is a forecasted timeline, we believe it’s best to take precautionary steps for the well-being of all in attendance. Thank you for your understanding and support as we prioritize the well-being of our Eagle family.

Join us in honoring our heroes! We're proud to support our community and school programs as they participate in the Del City Armed Forces Day & Shriner’s Parade on Saturday, May 17, starting at 10:00 AM! Let’s come together to celebrate and recognize the brave men and women who serve our great nation. Bring your flags, your school spirit, and your gratitude—it’s a day to remember! 📍Del City 📅 Saturday, May 17 🕙 Parade starts at 10:00 AM 🎉 For parade details, visit: delcitychamber.com/afdparade #ArmedForcesDay #DelCityPride #MDPurpose

Recently, our Executive Director of Operations, Ian Wolfe, presented at the Oklahoma Chapter of APPA (OACUPPA) conference. His presentation was titled, "Chemical Cleanup – When it’s more than an uh-oh!" to fellow educational facilities leaders from across the region. His presentation focused on the safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals in school laboratories — a critical topic for ensuring safe learning environments. With APPA’s global network of 17,000+ members from 1,200+ institutions, we’re proud to see Mid-Del’s expertise in school operations making an impact far beyond our district. #mdpurpose

Help us give a warm welcome to the newest members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Board! We’re proud of every student who showed interest in the program and took the time to participate in the interview process — the future is bright with leaders like you! These outstanding students will officially join SAB for the 2025-2026 school year, and we can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make as they represent their schools and share their voices. #mdpurpose #SAB

Join the Mid-Del Rowing League This Summer! Ready to make waves this summer? Come be a part of the Mid-Del Rowing League and experience the thrill of rowing! Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself, build teamwork, and have fun in the great outdoors! Don’t miss out on the chance to learn a new skill, get active, and be part of something special! Ready to row? Contact Coach Roark for more information at mroark@mid-del.net.

Something exciting is in the works at Mid-Del! We’re gearing up to launch our very own Mid-Del Podcast — a new way to share the stories, voices, and programs that make our district shine. From student spotlights to behind-the-scenes features, we can’t wait to bring you closer to the heart of our schools. A big shoutout to Brianna Smith, one of the Mid-Del Impact podcast hosts at Mid-Del Technology Center, for helping us get our podcast system up and running! Brianna, a graduating senior from Midwest City High School, is headed to OU this fall to major in Public Relations — and we know she’s going to do big things! Stay tuned — the Mid-Del Podcast is coming soon! #mdpurpose

The Board of Education named Mr. Darrell Hall as Assistant Director of Transportation for the 2025-2026 school year. Darrell attended East Central University in Ada, Ok, on a football scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Human Resources with a minor in counseling, which has served him well. He has coached football for 25 years, with 21 of those years as a head coach, and he is currently completing his 13th year as a dedicated employee in Mid-Del schools. He and his wife Paula have been married for 25 years, and they have 5 children and 7 grandkids. His hobbies include quail hunting and golf. He is very excited about this new opportunity in this role and is looking forward to continuing his work toward making this the best district in the state.

The Board of Education named Ms. Krissy Frost as Assistant Principal for Midwest City Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year. Krissy attended the University of Central Oklahoma, where she pursued her undergraduate degree in History Education and later her M.Ed. in Educational Leadership. She started her career at Jarman Middle School in 2018 and was there until it closed in 2020. She then took a position at Midwest City High School for three years, teaching Social Studies. She then moved to Midwest City Middle School as the Administrative Intern for the last two years. Krissy also serves on the Board of Directors for the Oklahoma Council for History Education. A role that allows her to share her love of history and provide resources to educators across the state. Krissy has lived in Midwest City for the last 17 years with her husband and two sons, who both attend Mid-Del Public Schools. Krissy is excited to continue learning and growing in her role so she can help teachers and students thrive in our community.

The Board of Education named Ms. Allison Moore as Assistant Principal for Midwest City High School for the 2025-2026 school year. Allison is a product of Mid-Del, attending Ridgecrest Elementary, Jarman Middle, and Midwest City High School, where she graduated in 2015. She is a graduate of Oklahoma State University, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in General Educational Studies, and the University of Oklahoma, where she received her Master’s in Education Administration. Allison returned to Midwest City High School in 2020 to begin her education career as a freshman Algebra teacher. She has also taught science in both middle and high school. Currently, Allison serves as the 7th Grade Assistant Principal at Midwest City Middle School and is excited to continue serving Mid-Del Public Schools.

The Board of Education named Mr. Andrew Taylor as the Principal for Country Estates Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year. Mr. Taylor was born and raised in the U.K., earning a Bachelor's degree in Politics from the University of Nottingham, followed by a Post-Graduate Certificate of Education from the University of St. Mary's in London. Subsequently, he obtained a Master's in Education Administration from the University of Oklahoma. After beginning his career as a first-grade teacher in London, Mr. Taylor has worked for Mid-Del Schools as a third and fourth-grade teacher, instructional coach, and assistant principal. Andrew is married to Emily and has three children, Grace, Benjamin, and Ezra (Koa). Mr. Taylor is excited to continue his journey with Mid-Del Public Schools.

Congratulations to the following students recognized during the May Board of Education meeting from the Midwest City Middle School Band! Mid-Del Chamber Festival Superior and Outstanding Soloist - Janiyah DeBouse, 7th Grade Superior - Halle Fields, 8th Grade Superior & Outstanding Soloist - Jimmie Moore, 8th Grade Superior - Marlon Reeves, 7th Grade Superior & Outstanding Soloist - Victoria Turner, 7th Grade Superior & Outstanding Soloist - Zanovia Woodyard, 7th Grade Superior - Robbers Trio (Brass Trio) - 7th Grade Superior - Stick With It (Percussion Ensemble) - 7th Grade Superior - El Paso Waltz (Mallet Ensemble) - 7th Grade Superior - Highland Cathedral (Brass Quintet) - 7-8 Grades Superior - A Little Malletmusik (Mallet Ensemble) - 8th Grade Superior - Luther (Mixed Quintet) - 8th Grade Superior - Rhythm Rocket (Percussion Ensemble) - 6th Grade Superior - Animal Crossing (Mallet Ensemble) - 6th Grade

Congratulations to the following students recognized during the May Board of Education meeting from the Midwest City High School Orchestra! OSSAA State Solo and Ensemble Contest Excellence - Easton Hill, 10th Grade Superior - Caleb Pena, 11th Grade

Congratulations to the following students recognized during the May Board of Education meeting from the Midwest City High School Visual Arts! Young Talent in Oklahoma Exhibitor x 2 and Bronze Award Winner - Kimber Hall, 12th Grade Exhibitor - Ashlyn Garcia, 10th Grade Exhibitor - Kaitlyn McCoy, 10th Grade Exhibitor - Cameron Nail, 10th Grade Exhibitor - Raelynne Perkins, 11th Grade Exhibitor - Mariano Rivera, 10th Grade Arbor Day Art Contest 1st Place and People's Choice - Kimber Hall, 12th Grade 2nd Place - Zoe Mashlan, 10th Grade 3rd Place - Esperanza Aragon, 11th Grade

Congratulations to the following students recognized during the May Board of Education meeting from the Midwest City High School Band! Oklahoma Bandmasters All-Star Jazz Band All-Star Jazz Member - Kevin Cardenas, 11th Grade Band - Mr. Marty Marks, Director OSSAA State Solo and Ensemble Contest Superior Trombone and Euphonium Solos - Franchesca Barksdale, 11th Grade Superior Trombone Quartet - Franchesca Barksdale, 11th Grade Superior Low Brass Choir - Franchesca Barksdale, 11th Grade Superior Brass Quintet - Kevin Cardenas, 11th Grade Superior Saxophone Quartet - Serenity Gaines, 10th Grade Superior Trumpet Solo - Elizabeth Gibson, 9th Grade Superior Saxophone Quartet - Zoe Hahn, 12th Grade Superior Low Brass Choir - Noah Hudson, 12th Grade Superior Trumpet Solo - Victoria Johnson, 11th Grade Superior Trumpet Solo - Annalyse Mabe, 12th Grade Superior Brass Quintet - Annalyse Mabe, 12th Grade Superior Brass Quintet - Elijah Montgomery, 10th Grade Superior Saxophone Quartet - Ivie O'Quinn, 10th Grade Superior Low Brass Choir - Caleb Pena, 12th Grade Superior Low Brass Choir - Kylin Porter, 12th Grade Superior Bass Trombone Solo - Ethan Rapson, 11th Grade Superior Trombone Quartet - Ethan Rapson, 11th Grade Superior Brass Quintet - Ethan Rapson, 11th Grade Superior Low Brass Choir - Ethan Rapson, 11th Grade Superior Trombone and Euphonium Solos - Xaiver Robinson, 11th Grade Superior Trombone Quartet - Xaiver Robinson, 11th Grade Superior Low Brass Choir - Xaiver Robinson, 11th Grade Superior Saxophone Quartet - Alec Stafford, 11th Grade Superior Brass Quintet - Georgia VanMeter, 12th Grade Superior Trombone Quartet - Alex Vogel, 11th Grade Superior Low Brass Choir - Alex Vogel, 11th Grade

Congratulations to the following students recognized during the May Board of Education meeting from the Del City High School Choir! Arts Excellence Award Xzavian Dillard, 12th Grade OSSAA State Solo and Ensemble Contest Superior - Othaniel Chaffin, 9th Grade Superior - Keelah Kearney, 11th Grade Superior - Javien Nichols, 11th Grade

Congratulations to the following students recognized during the May Board of Education meeting from the Del City High School Band! Arts Excellence Award Makeal Guin, 12th Grade Kaylena Hood, 12th Grade OSSAA State Solo and Ensemble Contest Superior - Makeal Guin, 12th Grade Superior - Jovani Juarez, 12th Grade Excellence - Jaeden Martinez, 10th Grade Superior - DCHS Saxophone Sextet

Congratulations to the following students recognized during the May Board of Education meeting from the Carl Albert Middle School Band! OSSAA Solo and Ensemble Contest Superior - Jackson Borrego, 7th Grade Superior - Abigail Brown, 8th Grade Superior - Vivienne Chairez, 7th Grade Superior - Lamarea Coley, 8th Grade Superior - Courtlynn Davis, 7th Grade Superior - Jacob Dickson, 8th Grade Superior - Sophia Fields, 8th Grade Superior - Leonard Giles, 7th Grade Superior - Makylah Haywood, 8th Grade Superior - Jerad Hunt, 8th Grade Superior - Judah Hussain, 8th Grade Superior - Sofia Kendrick, 7th Grade Superior - Zoey Lemon, 7th Grade Superior - Sophia Maiz, 7th Grade Superior - Azarayah Marquez, 7th Grade Superior - Etana Oigo, 7th Grade Superior - Joshua Reed, 7th Grade Superior - Namyah Reese, 8th Grade Superior - Tre Sherman, 7th Grade Superior - Lillie Snowbarger, 7th Grade Superior - Georgia Spencer, 7th Grade Superior - Johnathan Stephens, 7th Grade Superior - Lex Stuck, 7th Grade Superior - Sasha Tsybukh, 7th Grade Superior - Mafile'o Tulikihakau, 7th Grade Superior - Isaac Walkingstick, 8th Grade

Congratulations to Preslee Ethridge, a Carl Albert High School 11th Grader, for receiving the Arts Excellence Award! She was recognized during the May Board of Education meeting.

Congratulations to the following students recognized during the May Board of Education meeting from the Carl Albert High School Band! Arts Excellence Madi Davis, 11th Grade Caden Farrow, 12th Grade Spencer Kelpine, 12th Grade Rume Marere, 12th Grade Makisi Tulikihakau, 12th Grade OSSAA State Solo and Ensemble Contest Superior - Evan Barbero, 9th Grade Superior - Braden Clark, 9th Grade Superior - Jonathan Clark, 11th Grade Superior - Liam Culbert, 12th Grade Superior - Madi Davis, 11th Grade Superior - Teaguen Harbour, 12th Grade Superior - Spencer Kelpine, 12th Grade Superior - Wesley Kerr, 11th Grade Superior - Isaac Marks, 11th Grade Superior - AJ Oigo, 10th Grade Superior - Joseph Robinson, 11th Grade Superior - William Rowlett, 12th Grade Superior - Zachary Smith, 9th Grade Superior - Makisi Tulikihakau, 12th Grade Superior - Natalie Woodhouse, 10th Grade Superior - CAHS Bassoon Superior - CAHS Brass Superior - CAHS Flute Superior - CAHS Perc Superior - CAHS Percussion Superior - CAHS Sax