Del City Elementary School

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! 💙⚫️🔴

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

Today at Del City Elementary, we celebrated our Panther Party! 🐾🎉 Students who met our school-wide expectations for positive behavior were invited to join the celebration. The Panther Party is one of the ways we recognize the effort our students put into being respectful, responsible, and safe throughout the school day. We’re proud of the choices our Panthers make and the way they continue working toward our shared goal of creating a positive and supportive school community. Opportunities like this encourage students to keep practicing the behaviors that help our school be a great place to learn and grow! Way to go, Panthers! 🐾🔴⚫️

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

🌟 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

Thank you Mary Banister Foundation & Del City Nissan for sponsoring our staff of the Month! 📄 Congratulations Ms. Michelle, thank you for being an amazing teacher for our pre-k students! 📖 🏫

Wild week events coming up, join us in the fun!

After our team drove throughout the district this morning, we are ready to be back in school. Welcome back!

The roads aren't perfect. There are still some slick spots in neighborhoods, along with a few intersections near Barnes, Schwartz, and Pleasant Hill Elementary. We encourage families to plan for extra time getting their students to school. Bus routes may run a little more slowly in these areas as well.

We will ask schools to be mindful of these conditions when marking students tardy at the beginning of the school day.

We understand that parents have the ultimate responsibility to decide what's safe for your child. Our school parking lots and sidewalks have been cleared, and we will have warm meals. If you can't get out of your neighborhood, please call your child's absence into their school.

An important message from Dr. Cobb.

Good afternoon -

We have been out driving roads and are seeing some improvement. Of course, better doesn't mean great. The forecast shows temperatures hovering around the freezing mark overnight. Right now, I'm 50/50 on being in school tomorrow. The final decision will be made when my team and I get up early in the morning and test roads in different parts of the district. Our decision will be made by 5:00 am, at which point we will send out messages, either way.

I know that leaves our families and staff in limbo, and I'm sorry for that, but I never take the responsibility of this decision lightly. As much as I'd love to have the right answer right now, I'm going to ask for your patience. The goal is always to teach our students and be safe doing it.

With that in mind, stay warm and safe. Hopefully, we'll see you tomorrow.

Mid-Del Families,

Due to continued hazardous road conditions, Mid-Del Schools will be CLOSED on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. This will be a traditional snow day, and no classes will be held. Mid-Del Technology Center daytime classes are canceled.

While progress has been made to clear some streets across our communities, there are still areas that remain unsafe for buses, student drivers, and families. As always, the safety of our students and staff guides every decision we make.

Please continue to stay warm and safe. We appreciate your patience and understanding. ❄️

Mid-Del Families,

Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Mid-Del Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. This will be a traditional snow day, and no classes will be held. Mid-Del Technology Center will also be closed.

Our teams are continuing to clear parking lots and sidewalks across our facilities. In making this decision, we carefully consider road conditions throughout all of the communities we serve to ensure the safety of our students and staff.

Please stay warm and safe.