Del City Elementary School

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸 As we enjoy time with family and friends this Memorial Day, we pause to reflect on the courage, service, and dedication of those who gave everything for our freedom. From all of us at Del City Elementary School, thank you to our fallen heroes and the families who continue to carry their legacy. 🔴⚪️🔵

🚨 URGENT: NEW OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE 🚨 Parents, families, and community members — please help us spread the word! Our NEW official Facebook page for Del City Elementary is now live! 🎉🐾 Make sure you: ✅ Follow the new page ✅ Like & share this post ✅ Invite other Del City families to follow This will be the main place for: 📚 School updates 📸 Student highlights 🎉 Events & celebrations 📢 Important announcements We don’t want anyone to miss important information, so please share this ASAP to help us reach all of our Panther families! 🔴⚫️ Here is our new page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GvXFUSuy2/?mibextid=wwXIfr

🚨 URGENT: NEW OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE 🚨 Parents, families, and community members, please help us spread the word! Our NEW official Facebook page for Del City Elementary is now live! 🎉🐾 Make sure you: ✅ Follow the new page ✅ Like & share this post ✅ Invite other Del City families to follow This will be the main place for: 📚 School updates 📸 Student highlights 🎉 Events & celebrations 📢 Important announcements We don’t want anyone to miss important information, so please share this ASAP to help us reach all of our Panther families! 🔴⚫️🐾 Here is our new page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GvXFUSuy2/?mibextid=wwXIfr

The voice of the Del City Eagles showed up! 🦅 Thank you DJ Micah for bringing the music and hype. You helped make Super Kids a huge success! 🐾🔴⚫️

☀️ Free Summer Meals are back for Mid-Del students ages 18 and under! 🍎🥪

Please note: Due to ongoing construction, Midwest City High School will not serve as a Summer Food Service Program site this year.

Families can visit the following locations for free breakfast and lunch this summer:

📍 Midwest City Elementary
🗓 June 1 – June 24 | Monday–Thursday
🍳 Breakfast: 8:30–9:30 AM
🥪 Lunch: 11:15 AM–12:15 PM

📍 Del City High School
🗓 May 27 – June 5 | Closed Saturdays & Sundays
🍳 Breakfast: 8:00–9:00 AM
🥪 Lunch: 12:00–1:00 PM

We’re proud to continue serving our students and families throughout the summer! 💜
#OneDistrictOneFamily #mdpurpose

Our Honor Choir took a trip and absolutely represented! From the energy of the bucket drummers to the rhythm and creativity of STOMP, our students had an unforgettable experience! 🥁🎶 Way to go Panthers!

🎉 Congratulations to our Staff Members of the Month! 🎉 A big shoutout to Ms. Caughlin, our talented music teacher, and Ms. Richards, our wonderful kindergarten teacher! 🎶📚 Ms. Caughlin fills our school with the joy of music and creativity, while Ms. Richards builds a strong foundation for our youngest learners with care, patience, and dedication. We are so lucky to have both of you as part of our school family thank you for all that you do each and every day! 🐾🔴⚫️

Today we celebrate our amazing cafeteria staff for School Lunch Hero Day! 🍎🥪 Every single day, they show up with smiles, kindness, and dedication making sure our students are fed, cared for, and ready to learn. Their hard work often happens behind the scenes, but their impact is felt in every classroom. We would crumble without you! 🍪 Thank you for everything you do for our students and our school community. You truly are our Lunch Heroes! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

🐝🌟 Un-bee-lievable 🌟🐝 Ms. Denese Herron, one of our amazing 1st grade teachers, receives our un-bee-lievable wreath award of the Week! 🍯 Thank you for all the sweetness, care, and dedication you bring to your students and our school every single day. Your hard work does not go unnoticed we’re so lucky to have you in our den! 🐝

We’re excited to expand opportunities for our youngest learners! 🎉

Mid-Del Schools is proud to offer the Mid-Del Virtual Academy (MDVA) for grades Kindergarten–5th for the 2026–2027 school year!

This full-time online learning option provides:
✔️ Live instruction from certified teachers
✔️ Learning from home with structured support
✔️ A connection to Mid-Del Schools every step of the way

If you’re interested in enrolling your child, families will need to complete the enrollment process to access the MDVA elementary application.

Learn more and get started today: https://www.mid-del.net/o/district/page/helpful-information-for-mdva-families

#ChooseMidDel #OneDistrictOneFamily #MDVA #mdpurpose

There’s no place like Del City Elementary! This week, we’re following the yellow brick road to celebrate our incredible secretaries and nurse our very own Wizard of Oz dream team! To our front office staff: You keep everything running smoothly with heart, courage, and a little bit of magic. From welcoming every student with a smile to solving problems faster than a trip to Oz, we are so grateful for all that you do each and every day! To our amazing nurse: You are the calm in every storm, the healer behind the curtain, and the one who always takes care of our students with kindness and compassion. 🩺 Just like Dorothy and her friends, our school wouldn’t be complete without each of you. Thank you for being the brains, the heart, and the courage that keeps our school shining!

🔴 Help Support Our Students! ⚫️ We’re excited to continue creating fun, engaging, and meaningful experiences for our students and we could use your help! We’ve put together an Amazon Wishlist filled with items that will directly benefit our students, including board games that help build social skills, teamwork, and positive interactions. If you’re able and willing to contribute, please check out our wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/33UFEU29C5GRC?ref_=wl_share Every item donated goes a long way in supporting our students’ growth, both academically and socially. We truly appreciate your generosity and support of our school community! Thank you for helping us make a difference! 🐾🔴⚫️

🟪Purple up day at the den! 🟪 April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community. Sponsored by the Department of Defense Military Community and Family Policy, the Month of the Military Child is a time to applaud military families and their children for the daily sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome. 🟪

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

📢 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

🎉 Happy Assistant Principal Week! 🎉 Today we’re celebrating someone who truly makes a difference every single day at Del City Elementary, Mrs. Samuels! ⚫️🔴🐾 Thank you for your kindness, leadership, and the genuine care you show our students and staff. Whether you’re supporting classrooms, encouraging students, or helping keep everything running smoothly, your impact does not go unnoticed. Thank you Mrs. Samuels! ⚫️🔴🐾

🔬🚀 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

🎶✨ What an unforgettable performance! ✨🎶 Our Honor Choir took the stage at the Carl Albert Field House for the 70th Annual Mid-Del Arts Festival, and they did an AMAZING job! We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and talent our students displayed in front of such a large audience. 🎤 Way to go Panthers! 🔴⚫️🐾

🏆 Botball Team Shines! 🤖 Our amazing Botball team competed this past Saturday and crushed it completing all 6 regular challenges and both mystery challenges! Their hard work, teamwork, and problem-solving skills truly paid off. We’re so proud of their dedication and ingenuity! Way to go, Panthers!👏💡⚫️🔴🐾

We had a special visit from Sheriff Johnson & Public information Officer, Aaron Brillbeck during our BEST Program Breakfast Club! He spent time reading with our panthers 🐾 , answering their questions, and building meaningful connections. 📖 It was such an enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Thank you, Sheriff Johnson & Aaron Brillbeck for investing in our kiddos and making a positive impact in our community! 💙⚫️🔴