Wednesday, April 15th: Purple UP! For Military Kids!
At Mid-Del Schools, we are proud to honor the strength, resilience, and sacrifice of our military-connected students and their families. These students serve too, navigating new schools, new friendships, and time apart from loved ones, all while showing incredible courage and adaptability.
As a proud Purple Star School District, we stand alongside our military families every day. This month, we celebrate YOU and thank you for the sacrifices you make to serve our country.
Join us in wearing purple on April 15 for Purple Up! Day as we show our support for our military children across Mid-Del.
Please share your Purple Up! pictures with us at sboyer@mid-del.net. Thank you!
One District. One Family. #PurpleUp #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #mdpurpose
At Mid-Del Schools, we are proud to honor the strength, resilience, and sacrifice of our military-connected students and their families. These students serve too, navigating new schools, new friendships, and time apart from loved ones, all while showing incredible courage and adaptability.
As a proud Purple Star School District, we stand alongside our military families every day. This month, we celebrate YOU and thank you for the sacrifices you make to serve our country.
Join us in wearing purple on April 15 for Purple Up! Day as we show our support for our military children across Mid-Del.
Please share your Purple Up! pictures with us at sboyer@mid-del.net. Thank you!
One District. One Family. #PurpleUp #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #mdpurpose
📢 Reminder for Mid-Del Families
Mid-Del Schools will be closed on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Please note:
✔️ All school sites will be closed
✔️ District administrative offices will remain open
Students and Staff return Monday, April 13, 2026.
#OneDistrictOneFamily #mdpurpose
Mid-Del Schools will be closed on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Please note:
✔️ All school sites will be closed
✔️ District administrative offices will remain open
Students and Staff return Monday, April 13, 2026.
#OneDistrictOneFamily #mdpurpose
Today was the final Student Council meeting of the year. Students did a great job this year representing Barnes.
🔬🚀 Mid-Del Family STEM Night is BACK, and bigger than ever!
Bring the whole family and join us for a night of hands-on fun, discovery, and learning!
📅 April 9, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Midwest City Elementary
✨ What’s in store:
🧪 20+ interactive STEM booths
🤝 Featured partners like Mad Science, Science Museum Oklahoma, OSU Insect Adventures, National Cowboy & Western Museum, and Oklahoma Forestry Service
📚 FREE books & STEM bags (while supplies last)
🍔 Free food
🎟️ Door prizes & raffle giveaways
This is a night your family won’t want to miss! Come explore, create, and discover with us.
#ChooseMidDel #mdpurpose #OneDistrictOneFamily #STEMNight
Bring the whole family and join us for a night of hands-on fun, discovery, and learning!
📅 April 9, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Midwest City Elementary
✨ What’s in store:
🧪 20+ interactive STEM booths
🤝 Featured partners like Mad Science, Science Museum Oklahoma, OSU Insect Adventures, National Cowboy & Western Museum, and Oklahoma Forestry Service
📚 FREE books & STEM bags (while supplies last)
🍔 Free food
🎟️ Door prizes & raffle giveaways
This is a night your family won’t want to miss! Come explore, create, and discover with us.
#ChooseMidDel #mdpurpose #OneDistrictOneFamily #STEMNight
✨💙 Glow Lunch Fun at Barnes! 💛🌟
Our Bluejays had an amazing time at the Glow Lunch—they absolutely loved it! 😄✨
A huge thank you to our PTA for providing this fun reward after helping raise over $3,000 during Battle of the Coins for our school! We are so grateful for all the support that makes experiences like this possible.
Thank you as well to all the volunteers who helped bring this event to life. We truly have the best community at Barnes! 💙💛
Our Bluejays had an amazing time at the Glow Lunch—they absolutely loved it! 😄✨
A huge thank you to our PTA for providing this fun reward after helping raise over $3,000 during Battle of the Coins for our school! We are so grateful for all the support that makes experiences like this possible.
Thank you as well to all the volunteers who helped bring this event to life. We truly have the best community at Barnes! 💙💛
⭐️Attendance All-Stars! ⭐️
We are so proud of our Barnes Bluejays who had outstanding attendance during the 3rd 9 weeks of school! Students who missed 0, 1, or 2 days got to sign our Attendance All-Stars boards.
Great attendance helps our Bluejays learn, grow, and soar! Keep it up!
We are so proud of our Barnes Bluejays who had outstanding attendance during the 3rd 9 weeks of school! Students who missed 0, 1, or 2 days got to sign our Attendance All-Stars boards.
Great attendance helps our Bluejays learn, grow, and soar! Keep it up!
Congratulations to our April ABC Award Winners! We are so proud to announce the students who have been selected for the ABC Awards this month! These students were chosen for their outstanding achievements in Academics, Behavior, and Character. They have truly demonstrated what it means to be role models in our school community. Keep up the amazing work!
😂🎉 April Fool’s Fun at Barnes! 💙💛
There were lots of laughs around Barnes Elementary today as we celebrated April Fool’s Day! 😄
Our staff got creative for “Anything But a Cup” Day, sipping their drinks from all kinds of unusual containers — definitely a sight to see! 🥤😂
To keep everyone on their toes, our announcements were flipped — the good morning message played at dismissal and the dismissal announcement started our day! 🤪
Our Bluejays were entertained all day long, and it was clear that a great time was had by all! 💙✨
There were lots of laughs around Barnes Elementary today as we celebrated April Fool’s Day! 😄
Our staff got creative for “Anything But a Cup” Day, sipping their drinks from all kinds of unusual containers — definitely a sight to see! 🥤😂
To keep everyone on their toes, our announcements were flipped — the good morning message played at dismissal and the dismissal announcement started our day! 🤪
Our Bluejays were entertained all day long, and it was clear that a great time was had by all! 💙✨
April is here, and The Blue Jay Whistle is filled with the latest updates, important reminders, and upcoming events. As spring is in full swing, stay connected and informed with everything happening this month.
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Join us as we celebrate 70 years of music and creativity in Mid-Del!
We invite our families and community to the 70th Elementary Music Festival & District Art Show, an evening filled with student talent, pride, and performance you won’t want to miss.
📅 April 2, 2026
📍 Carl Albert High School Field House
🚪 Doors open at 5:15 PM
🎤 Performance begins at 6:00 PM
Be sure to arrive early! Our District Art Show will be on display in the lobby, showcasing incredible student artwork from across Mid-Del.
🔒 Safety Reminder:
All spectators will be required to follow Mid-Del safety protocols upon entry, including our clear bag guidelines and security screening procedures.
Let’s pack the house and celebrate our students. One District. One Family.
#mdpurpose
We invite our families and community to the 70th Elementary Music Festival & District Art Show, an evening filled with student talent, pride, and performance you won’t want to miss.
📅 April 2, 2026
📍 Carl Albert High School Field House
🚪 Doors open at 5:15 PM
🎤 Performance begins at 6:00 PM
Be sure to arrive early! Our District Art Show will be on display in the lobby, showcasing incredible student artwork from across Mid-Del.
🔒 Safety Reminder:
All spectators will be required to follow Mid-Del safety protocols upon entry, including our clear bag guidelines and security screening procedures.
Let’s pack the house and celebrate our students. One District. One Family.
#mdpurpose
Returning Mid-Del families, it's time to complete enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year.
Beginning March 23, families can log in and update important information, including:
✔ Contact information
✔ Medical and allergy information
✔ Guardian identification
This quick process helps us prepare for another successful school year.
Choose Mid-Del. Choose your future.
More info: www.mid-del.net
#mdpurpose #OneDistrictOneFamily
Beginning March 23, families can log in and update important information, including:
✔ Contact information
✔ Medical and allergy information
✔ Guardian identification
This quick process helps us prepare for another successful school year.
Choose Mid-Del. Choose your future.
More info: www.mid-del.net
#mdpurpose #OneDistrictOneFamily
🌟 Start Their Journey at Mid-Del! 🌟
The first day of school is a big milestone, and Mid-Del Schools is the perfect place for your child to begin their learning journey.
Our Pre-K programs help young learners grow through play, exploration, and hands-on learning while building the skills they need for kindergarten and beyond.
In Mid-Del Pre-K, children will:
✔ Build early reading and math skills
✔ Develop friendships and confidence
✔ Learn through creative play and discovery
✔ Be supported by caring, certified teachers
Give your child a strong start in a school community that believes in One District. One Family.
🎒 Pre-K enrollment opens March 23, 2026!
Your child’s future begins here.
Choose Mid-Del.
Learn more: www.mid-del.net
#ChooseMidDel
#OneDistrictOneFamily
The first day of school is a big milestone, and Mid-Del Schools is the perfect place for your child to begin their learning journey.
Our Pre-K programs help young learners grow through play, exploration, and hands-on learning while building the skills they need for kindergarten and beyond.
In Mid-Del Pre-K, children will:
✔ Build early reading and math skills
✔ Develop friendships and confidence
✔ Learn through creative play and discovery
✔ Be supported by caring, certified teachers
Give your child a strong start in a school community that believes in One District. One Family.
🎒 Pre-K enrollment opens March 23, 2026!
Your child’s future begins here.
Choose Mid-Del.
Learn more: www.mid-del.net
#ChooseMidDel
#OneDistrictOneFamily
Congratulations to our Botball team and Ms. Gena Wilkerson for their incredible accomplishment this season!
These students worked hard to program and test their robots while completing challenging tasks that required teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving. Their dedication paid off as they earned Botball Challenge Champion recognition—an amazing achievement!
We are so proud of these Bluejays for representing Barnes so well. Way to go!
These students worked hard to program and test their robots while completing challenging tasks that required teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving. Their dedication paid off as they earned Botball Challenge Champion recognition—an amazing achievement!
We are so proud of these Bluejays for representing Barnes so well. Way to go!
We are proud to announce that our Barnes Bluejays Debate Team earned the title of Grand Champion!
Our students worked incredibly hard preparing their arguments, presenting strong pros and cons, and responding to thoughtful questions with confidence and respect. Their dedication, teamwork, and critical thinking truly paid off!
A special congratulations to Mrs. Cotton for leading and supporting our team every step of the way. Your guidance and encouragement helped our Bluejays shine!
Way to go, Bluejays! We are so proud of you!
Congratulations to Mrs. Landaverde and Mrs. Gober, our Barnes Teachers of the Month for March! These wonderful PreK teachers were selected for Habit 6: Synergize, which means working together to achieve more.
Mrs. Landaverde and Mrs. Gober truly model this habit every day as they collaborate, support one another, and create a positive learning environment for our youngest Bluejays. Their teamwork helps make PreK such a special place for students to learn and grow!
A special thank you to Dr. Jason Banister and the Mary Banister Foundation for their continued support of our Teacher of the Month program. We are so grateful for your generosity and for helping us recognize the amazing educators at Barnes!
Mrs. Landaverde and Mrs. Gober truly model this habit every day as they collaborate, support one another, and create a positive learning environment for our youngest Bluejays. Their teamwork helps make PreK such a special place for students to learn and grow!
A special thank you to Dr. Jason Banister and the Mary Banister Foundation for their continued support of our Teacher of the Month program. We are so grateful for your generosity and for helping us recognize the amazing educators at Barnes!
Congratulations to our March ABC Award Winners! We are so proud to announce the students who have been selected for the ABC Awards this month! These students were chosen for their outstanding achievements in Academics, Behavior, and Character. They have truly demonstrated what it means to be role models in our school community. Keep up the amazing work!
Mark the Dates for State Testing Times:
5th Grade: April 24th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th
4th Grade: April 21st, 22nd, 23rd
3rd Grade: April 14th, 15th, 16th
*Testing will begin promptly at 9:00 am. If students are late, their tests will need to be made up at another time.
5th Grade: April 24th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th
4th Grade: April 21st, 22nd, 23rd
3rd Grade: April 14th, 15th, 16th
*Testing will begin promptly at 9:00 am. If students are late, their tests will need to be made up at another time.
Congratulations, Barnes Bluejays Botball Team!
We are incredibly proud of our Barnes Bluejays for their outstanding performance in Botball. Students worked through nine different challenges, earning a completion button for every task their team successfully finished. Teams were required to complete seven challenges to earn the Botball Challenge Champion title — and our Bluejays went above and beyond by completing ALL of the challenges, earning Championship recognition! 🏆
Throughout the competition, students programmed their autonomous robots to complete a variety of complex tasks. Each challenge required careful coding, testing, teamwork, and problem-solving as students refined their robots’ performance.
A huge congratulations to Ms. Gena Wilkerson on her first year coaching Botball — what an incredible achievement! Her Bluejay team did an amazing job and represented Barnes with excellence.
Way to go, Bluejays! Your hard work and perseverance truly paid off, and we can’t wait to see what you accomplish in the future! 💙👏
Kindness Week at Barnes!
Our Barnes Bluejays had an amazing time celebrating Kindness Week! Each day was a fun reminder that small acts of kindness make a big difference.
We kicked things off with “We Can Work It Out” by wearing sweats and workout gear 🏃♀️, rocked the halls for “Kindness Rocks” in our favorite band shirts and rockstar outfits 🎸, dressed our best for “Picture Perfect Kindness” 📸, and wrapped up the week cozy in pajamas for “Dream of a Kinder Future.” 💤
It was a week full of smiles, encouragement, and Bluejay spirit. We are so proud of our students for spreading kindness throughout our school! 💙
Our Barnes Bluejays had an amazing time celebrating Kindness Week! Each day was a fun reminder that small acts of kindness make a big difference.
We kicked things off with “We Can Work It Out” by wearing sweats and workout gear 🏃♀️, rocked the halls for “Kindness Rocks” in our favorite band shirts and rockstar outfits 🎸, dressed our best for “Picture Perfect Kindness” 📸, and wrapped up the week cozy in pajamas for “Dream of a Kinder Future.” 💤
It was a week full of smiles, encouragement, and Bluejay spirit. We are so proud of our students for spreading kindness throughout our school! 💙
Habit 6 in Action — Synergize!
Our 3rd grade Bluejays have been busy putting Habit 6: Synergize into action! Through team activities and collaborative projects, students worked together, shared ideas, and discovered how combining their strengths leads to even better results.
It’s amazing to see our students learning the power of teamwork and cooperation while having fun along the way! Way to go, 3rd grade!
Our 3rd grade Bluejays have been busy putting Habit 6: Synergize into action! Through team activities and collaborative projects, students worked together, shared ideas, and discovered how combining their strengths leads to even better results.
It’s amazing to see our students learning the power of teamwork and cooperation while having fun along the way! Way to go, 3rd grade!
