Mid-Del School District

🎉 Congratulations to Melissa Ritchie! 🎉 We’re thrilled to celebrate Melissa Ritchie, a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher at Del City High School, for being named the Oklahoma ACTE Family and Consumer Sciences New Teacher of the Year! Melissa’s passion for empowering students with real-world skills and her dedication to excellence in education make her truly deserving of this honor. She’s not just teaching—she’s inspiring the next generation of leaders, caregivers, and changemakers. Way to go, Ms. Ritchie! We are so proud to have you in the Mid-Del family! #FCSExcellence #mdpurpose #ACTE #FutureReady #OneDistrictOneFamily

Happy National Assistant Principals Week! This week, we celebrate the incredible assistant principals who help keep our schools running smoothly, support student success, and lead with heart every single day. Whether they’re mentoring students, supporting teachers, or solving problems before the bell even rings, our APs do it all—and then some! Thank you to our amazing assistant principals for being champions of education, teamwork, and care. Mid-Del is better because of YOU! #APWeek #ThankYouAPs #mdpurpose

We want YOUR voice at the table! Join us for our District Wellness Committee Meeting on Tuesday, April 16th, at 4:30 PM at the Learning Services Center! Hosted by our Child Nutrition Director, Mrs. Devyn Manns, this meeting is an opportunity for families to learn more, share ideas, and help shape the future of student wellness in Mid-Del Schools. Whether you're passionate about nutrition, fitness, or overall student physical well-being, we’d love to have you there! Let’s work together for healthier schools and stronger students. #mdpurpose #OneDistrictOneFamily

Did you know it is also School Library Month? 📚 We are proud to celebrate the heart of our schools—our incredible librarians! From sparking a love of reading to guiding students through research and discovery, they create welcoming spaces where curiosity thrives and imaginations soar. Thank you for helping our students write their own success stories, one book at a time. #mdpurpose #ThankYouLibrarians

The Stallions ALL screamed for Ice Cream, and Blue Bell Ice Cream delivered! Today was extra sweet at Schwartz Elementary thanks to our friends at Blue Bell Ice Cream who surprised every Stallion with a cool treat to celebrate Schwartz being named a National Blue Ribbon School this year! The surprise was unveiled during the neon-filled, high-energy Stomp Assembly, and the students' reactions? Let's just say… sprinkles of joy all around! Thank you, Blue Bell, for helping us celebrate in the most delicious way possible! #BlueRibbonSchool #SchwartzStallions #OneDistrictOneFamily #mdpurpose

Tonight is the Night! Something magical is in the air… and it’s the sound of our elementary students getting ready to sing their hearts out! Join us for our Elementary Music Festival TONIGHT, April 3rd, at 6:30 PM at the Carl Albert High School Field House! We can’t wait to hear our young performers light up the night with music, joy, and some Mid-Del magic. A special thank you to the Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation for being the event sponsor. We couldn't make this incredible night happen without your support! #mdpurpose #OneDistrictOneFamily

🌊 Making a Splash at Soldier Creek! 🌊 Our Soldier Creek Tigers believe learning goes beyond the classroom—and thanks to amazing community partners like the Midwest City YMCA, our students are diving into real-life skills that matter. What started as an act of kindness—YMCA staff stepping up to help during a tough time—has grown into a true partnership built on heart and service. From helping out during lunch and recess to showing up for school dances and teacher appreciation events, the YMCA has become part of the Soldier Creek family. Now, they’re helping our 2nd graders learn how to stay safe in and around water! 💦 Through a hands-on Water Safety Program taught by certified lifeguards, students will attend four exciting sessions at the YMCA. They're not just learning how to swim—they're learning how to stay safe for life. 🛟 We’re grateful for the YMCA’s support and can’t wait to see all the great things ahead with their new and improved facility coming soon! We are excited to be a part of the new YMCA and the new aquatic center! #mdpurpose #CommunityMatters #WaterSafety #MidwestCityYMCA #OneDistrictOneFamily #Thankyoufor passing our bond

🚀 STEM Night is Back! 🔬🧠 Join us for a night of discovery, innovation, and FUN at Midwest City Elementary on Wednesday, April 17th from 5:30–7:30 PM! 🎉 This FREE event is open to all Mid-Del families and includes: 🔧 Hands-on STEM activities 🍕 Free food 🎁 Awesome raffle prizes Don’t miss this opportunity to spark curiosity and creativity in your students! 📍 Midwest City Elementary, located at 2211 S. Midwest Blvd. 🗓️ April 17 | 5:30–7:30 PM Special thanks to the Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation and the Del City Chamber of Commerce for making this event possible! #STEMNight #mdpurpose #FamilyFun #FutureInnovators #OneDistrictOneFamily

April is the Month of the Military Child, and we're proud to continue celebrating the strength, resilience, and spirit of our military-connected students. On Tuesday, April 15, we’re going PURPLE for Purple Up! Day—a nationwide show of support for military kids. These students serve, too, and we’re honored to stand beside them. We hope our Mid-Del community will join us by wearing purple as a powerful tribute to the incredible young people whose families serve our nation. Mid-Del Schools is proud to be home to the children and families of our brave service members—your sacrifice inspires us every day. These amazing Tinker Elementary Patriots are ready to Purple Up! Will you join us? #PurpleUp #MilitaryChildMonth #mdpurpose #OneDistrictOneFamily

Our Board of Education Legislative Liaisons represented Mid-Del Schools at OSSBA's Day at the Capitol! Thank you to Dr. Silvya Kirk and Mrs. Gina Standridge for attending and representing Mid-Del Schools! Education is a priority, and it’s vital that the voices of our students, staff, and communities are heard. This annual event provides a powerful opportunity to meet with key policymakers, advocate for public education, and ensure our local legislators know what matters most in Mid-Del. Thank you to OSSBA for hosting this important day of connection and advocacy! #MidDelProud #PublicEducationMatters #OSSBADayAtTheCapitol

We’re on a mission across the district to present ENERGY STAR Awards! These schools have earned special recognition from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for their outstanding energy efficiency. By cutting energy waste and doing our part to protect the environment, our schools have earned the @ENERGYSTAR! Each school received a certificate and a front-door decal to proudly display their commitment to saving energy and protecting our environment. Smart. Sustainable. Star-worthy. Way to go, energy-saving champions! Learn more at energystar.gov.buildings Thank you to Caullen Alexander from Cenergistic for presenting the certificates to our teams across the District. #ENERGYSTAR #mdpurpose #OneDistrictOneFamily #SustainableSchools #EnergyEfficient

Join us for the 3rd Annual Resource Fair hosted by our Special Services Department! Mark your calendars for April 8th, 5-7pm at the Mid-Del Technology Center. This special event is designed for our families—come connect with community resources, discover helpful services, and engage with others in a welcoming environment. The first 50 attendees will receive a free sandwich from Jersey Mikes or Zaxby's. We look forward to seeing you there! #mdpurpose #ResourceFair #CommunitySupport #FamilyFirst

🚨 Weather Update – After-School Activities Canceled for April 1, 2025🚨 We’ve been closely monitoring the forecast and have participated in NOAA webinars and briefings from the National Weather Service. Due to the potential for severe weather later today, all after-school programs and activities are canceled for Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Classes will continue as scheduled, but we are taking extra precautions to ensure everyone's safety this afternoon. Latchkey services are also canceled after school. Mid-Del Technology Center evening classes have been canceled. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe! #MidDelWeatherAlert #OneDistrictOneFamily #mdpurpose

April is the Month of the Military Child, and in Mid-Del, we stand proud beside our youngest heroes. Military children serve too—through every move, deployment, and sacrifice. This month, we salute their resilience, their strength, and their commitment to excellence. To all our Purple Star students and their families: thank you for your service. We are proud to serve you. #MOMC #PurpleUp #MilKids #mdpurpose #TinkerAFB #MilFam

It’s almost Match Day in Mid-Del! Just like future doctors match with their dream residency, we’re gearing up to match the perfect educators with the perfect schools for the 2025-2026 school year! We’re on the hunt for passionate teachers ready to inspire the next generation of doctors, military heroes, skilled trade workers, educators, lawyers, and so many more. In Mid-Del, we believe every student deserves a perfect match—and that match could be YOU. Apply today at www.mid-del.net. and find your future in Mid-Del Schools. Let’s make it official—#MatchWithMidDel #mdpurpose

Something magical is in the air… and it’s the sound of our elementary students getting ready to sing their hearts out! Join us for our Elementary Music Festival on Thursday, April 3rd, at 6:30 PM at the Carl Albert High School Field House! We can’t wait to hear our young performers light up the night with music, joy, and some Mid-Del magic. A special thank you to the Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation for being the event sponsor. We couldn't make this incredible night happen without your support! #mdpurpose #OneDistrictOneFamily

SPRING has SPRUNG at Tinker Elementary! Ms. Dawn Barbee, Tinker's amazing school nurse, is bringing the sunshine indoors with these bloom-tastic decorations! The entire Tinker Elementary office is bursting with color and warmth—just like the care she gives our students every day. We’re grateful for staff who go above and beyond to make our schools feel like home. #mdpurpose #SchoolNurse #OneDistrictOneFamily

Today is brewing with appreciation because it’s National Joe Day — and we’re celebrating one of Mid-Del’s finest, Joe Clayton! Parkview Elementary showed Joe just how much he’s loved with gifts, gratitude, and a whole lot of cheer. Joe is truly essential to Mid-Del — he keeps our campuses and support sites connected by delivering important mail and making sure communication flows across the district like clockwork. He visits every school every day! From all of us in Mid-Del… we love you, Joe! You’re more than just our go-to guy — you’re a legend. #NationalJoeDay #ThankYouJoe #mdpurpose #OneDistrictOneFamily

What a night! We were proud to celebrate Mid-Del Schools and our incredible partnership with the Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation during Monday's banquet at Rose State College. A special congratulations to Jamie McCoy, who was inducted into the Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation Hall of Fame! Jamie is a proud Mid-Del graduate and a third-generation educator who served our district for 25 years. She led as president of the Association of Classroom Teachers for 12 years and dedicated her time to the Foundation Board. Thank you to the Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation and all its supporters for making this celebration of excellence possible. #OneDistrictOneFamily #mdpurpose #HallOfFame

This week, our middle school students dove into powerful lessons on the dangers of vaping and tobacco use—part of our ongoing commitment to keeping harmful products out of the hands of youth. Thanks to support from the ABLE Commission and TSET, these presentations are helping students make informed, healthy choices that last a lifetime. Special thanks to Captain Erik Smoot and Agent Nathan Barnes for leading these impactful sessions and equipping our students with knowledge they can carry forward. Knowledge is power—and we’re proud to empower the next generation! #mdpurpose #VapeEducation #HealthyChoices #TSET #ABLECommission