Del City Elementary School

Mid-Del Schools to launch first-in-state program to address period poverty for K-12 students. In partnership with SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest, the Midwest City-Del City Public Schools Foundation is pleased to announce a groundbreaking program for addressing period poverty in public schools by providing dispensers with free period products in restroom facilities in each of the district’s elementary, middle and high schools. This innovative program is the first in Oklahoma and one of the first in the nation. Period poverty is known as the condition of being disadvantaged due to menstruation and is most often experienced by individuals under financial constraints. Lack of access to adequate pads or tampons can lead to students missing class, staying home from school, falling behind academically and more. These effects can often be magnified for young people starting their menstruation journey, which can be a confusing time, especially when combined with myriad other physical and social challenges of adolescence. Inflation and rising costs of living also contribute to period poverty. “Period poverty is one of those problems that people tend to think of as happening in other times and places – if they are aware of it at all,” said Lindse Barks, director, Midwest City-Del City Public School Foundation. “Unfortunately, period poverty is very real for today’s Oklahoma students, and we believe this partnership will go a long way to help address it. Additionally, we hope this will help start a dialogue not only in our schools but in our community and the state as a whole, so we may all better understand and confront the inequities brought about by period poverty.” The district is engaging Aunt Flow, a nationwide purveyor of period products, to install 207 dispensers during the fall semester. High-quality, sustainably made period products will then be made available in those dispensers free to all students and teachers, regardless of income or need – no questions asked. SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest is sponsoring the dispensers. “The Founding Sisters of SSM Health St. Anthony were dedicated to serving Oklahoma’s vulnerable and addressing the inequities of their time, just as we believe Mid-Del Schools is doing through this program today,” said Karen Green, regional director of Mission Integration, SSM Health St. Anthony. “Our organization has been eager to jump onboard in support of this initiative as it reflects our Mission-driven goal of expanding access to high-quality health care to all who need it.”

There are exciting things happening in Art at DCES! Check out this letter from Mrs. Coullandreau.

It's that time of year again! One of the reasons every Panther looks forward to becoming a 5th grader; It's time for STARBASE! Once a week for 4 weeks students will visit Tinker Air Force Base for special science, technology, engineering and math activities. They will learn all about STEM careers and conduct fun experiments. Your fifth grade student should have brought home a permission slip for you to sign. Be sure to fill it out and get it back to their 5th grade teacher before September 23rd!

Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Del El! September 29-October 5. The fair will also be open until 6:30pm on parent-teacher conference nights.

District wide elementary Meet Your Teacher night is August 9th from 4:30-6:30pm. #mdpurpose

Spring Spirit Wear Sale! The Del City Elementary School Spring Sale has begun! Save 25% sitewide through April 4th! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments, all with fast home delivery. Plus, we have added new product lines including performance wear! Shop Now! https://1stplace.sale/75593

During the Special Board of Education meeting on Thursday, October 29, 2020, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to untie Learning Plan options from the Oklahoma State Department of Health color-coded map. Students who selected in-person instruction will return to full-time in-person instruction beginning November 9, 2020 (ending the hybrid A/B model). We will continue to keep Wednesdays as remote learning days through December. In addition, we will pivot to all-remote learning if the number of available hospital beds in Oklahoma County drops below 5%. Students participating in the Mid-Del Virtual Academy will remain in MDVA.

If you have not done so yet, please complete the DCE Title 1 Parent Orientation Form. You can access it online by clicking the following link. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeReAVFeInC-OgamJSTYAAJQswSLN1i7-omzZkife8L62z0tg/viewform

Each week, the District posts the total number of positive COVID-19 cases on our website under the COVID-19 Information page. The information is also shared with our local newspaper, the Midwest City Beacon.

For information regarding Enrollment Verification, please visit: https://www.mid-del.net/o/dces/page/enrollment-verification--4.

2020-2021 School Supply Lists are available online. This is a reminder that school starts on August 14th. We look forward to seeing our students! https://www.mid-del.net/o/district/browse/141940

This school year, all of our elementary schools will host Meet the Teacher events on the same day. Please know that plans may change if needed. We look forward to seeing our students!

The Board of Education approved the Return to School Plan for the 2020-2021 School Year during tonight's school board meeting. For more information about the District's plan, visit https://www.mid-del.net/o/district/page/2020-2021-school-reopening--2/

Only 4 days until the June 30th Bond Election! One feature of the Bond Election is the purchase of band and orchestra uniforms for Carl Albert High School, Del City High School, and Midwest City High School! Please vote on June 30, 2020! #mdpurpose

Only 4 days until the June 30th Bond Election! One feature of the Bond Election is classroom and restroom remodels throughout the District, as needed. This would include certain restroom and hallway renovations, as well as certain upgrades to classrooms to include, but not be limited to, painting, flooring, and lighting improvements. Please vote on June 30, 2020! #mdpurpose

Only 4 days until the June 30th Bond Election! One feature of the Bond Election is the purchase of additional security cameras District-wide. This would allow increased security measures that would benefit the safety and security of our students, staff, and community. Please vote on June 30, 2020! #mdpurpose #safety

Only 4 days until the June 30th Bond Election! One feature of the Bond Election is the purchase of fine arts equipment for all of our middle and high schools! This would be an excellent enhancement for our students. Please vote on June 30, 2020! #mdpurpose #finearts

Our Mid-Del Enrollment Center will open on July 6th at the Mid-Del Learning and Services Center located at 4731 Judy Drive in Del City. We have a new process for enrollment in Mid-Del. Parents must register for an appointment time for the CEC. This includes new student enrollment as well as students on a resident affidavit. Families who "walk-up" to the Enrollment Center will have to register for an appointment at a later time. Save time when visiting the Mid-Del Enrollment Center by adding yourself to the QLess Virtual Line. Instead of spending valuable time waiting in line, you can add yourself to the virtual line and you will be notified when you are next in line for service. Families can begin scheduling appointments on Monday, June 29. All patrons and families must wear a mask when coming to the CEC. Masks will not be provided. For questions, please email enrollment@mid-del.net. Thank you! UPDATE: *6/23/20: Families can now schedule your enrollment appointments by using this link: https://kiosk.na4.qless.com/kiosk/app/home/241

Please remember to vote on June 30th. The total bond amount is $8,840,000. Each school would receive improvements on this bond. The projects in the bond election include playground equipment, improved accessibility, band/orchestra uniforms, fine arts equipment, bathroom and classroom renovations, and security upgrades. If the bond passes, millage rates will remain the same. This is NOT a property tax increase for our community.

Dr. Rick Cobb, Superintendent of Mid-Del Schools, discusses the upcoming June 30th Bond Election! Included in the Bond Election, are improvements to all 15 Elementary School playgrounds! This would include new/updated playground equipment, increased accessibility, and increased shade coverage as needed! https://youtu.be/Q_0rrkTJ-b8