Midwest City Middle School

Black History Month Person of the Day: Gordon Parks Today, we celebrate Gordon Parks, a visionary photographer, filmmaker, and writer whose work captured the essence of the African American experience. As the first Black staff photographer for Life magazine, Parks used his camera as a tool for social change, documenting poverty, racism, and the civil rights movement with striking and emotional imagery. Beyond photography, Parks made history as the first Black director of a major Hollywood film with Shaft (1971), helping to shape the Blaxploitation genre. His storytelling extended to literature as well, with books like The Learning Tree, which he later adapted into a film—becoming the first African American to direct a film for a major studio. Through his art, Gordon Parks gave a voice to the unheard and shined a light on the injustices of his time. His legacy continues to inspire photographers, filmmakers, and activists today. #BlackHistoryMonth #GordonParks #PhotographyForChange #CivilRights #ArtAsActivism

🌟 Black History Month- Person of the Day: Dr. Dorothy Height 🌟 Today, we honor Dr. Dorothy Height, a trailblazing civil rights and women's rights activist whose leadership spanned more than 70 years. Known as the "godmother of the civil rights movement," she played a pivotal role in advocating for racial and gender equality. As president of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) for 40 years, Height worked tirelessly to improve opportunities for Black women in education, employment, and voting rights. She was a key organizer of the 1963 March on Washington, standing alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., though she was often overlooked in history books. Her dedication earned her numerous accolades, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal. Dorothy Height's legacy continues to inspire generations fighting for justice and equality. #BlackHistoryMonth #DorothyHeight #CivilRights #WomenInHistory

🌟 Black History Month- Person of the Day: Marie Maynard Daly 🌟 Today, we honor Marie Maynard Daly, a groundbreaking scientist who made major contributions to the field of chemistry and medicine. 🧪🔬 As the first Black woman in the U.S. to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry, Daly’s research helped uncover the connection between high blood pressure and heart disease. Her work paved the way for a better understanding of how diet and lifestyle affect cardiovascular health, leading to advancements in preventing and treating heart conditions. Beyond her research, Daly was dedicated to mentoring and inspiring the next generation of scientists, advocating for diversity in STEM fields. Her legacy continues to impact science and medicine today. ➡️ Follow the link below to learn more about this amazing woman and the legacy she left! ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=823L6n0NTvg&t=273s #BlackHistoryMonth #WomenInSTEM #MarieMaynardDaly #ScienceMatters

🎾 Tennis Parent Meeting 🎾 📅 Tuesday, February 11th ⏰ 5:30 PM 📍 MCMS Library If your athlete is interested in participating but you're unable to attend the meeting, parents/guardians will need to email Coach Chadick at mchadick@mid-del.net for important information. We can't wait for an exciting season! See you there! 💙💛 #BomberPride #TennisSeason

📢 Golf Parent Meeting ⛳️ 📅 Monday, February 10th ⏰ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM 📍 MCMS Cafeteria Parents, don’t forget to sign up by following the link below! ⬇️ 🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBzm5TtXju7mQzR8JPaav54E6ummTBnix9IVBovs2dAeXVRg/viewform For more information, please contact Coach Guthery at dguthery@mid-del.net. We look forward to seeing you there! #BomberPride #GolfSeason

📢 Exciting News for FACS & Bomber Crew Students! 💰🎉 All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade FACS and Bomber Crew students—get ready! Midwest City Middle School is thrilled to host the State Treasurer’s Financial Literacy Tour on Tuesday, February 4th, at 1:30 PM. This fun and interactive program will teach essential money management skills, including saving, spending, and planning for the future, through engaging, age-appropriate activities. 📢 Families are welcome to attend! Check out the attached flyer for more details on the Oklahoma College Savings Program (OK529)—a great resource to help families save for future education expenses. Thank you for supporting our students as they build a strong financial future! 💡💵 #FinancialLiteracy #FutureReady #BomberPride

🌟 Black History Month – Person of the Day: Eunice Carter 🌟 Eunice Carter was a groundbreaking attorney and one of the first Black women to become a prosecutor in the United States. As part of the team that took down infamous mob boss Charles “Lucky” Luciano, she played a key role in shaping modern organized crime prosecution. Despite facing racial and gender barriers, she paved the way for future generations in law and justice. ⚖️💪 📽️ Learn more about her incredible impact by following the link below! https://www.pbs.org/video/hidden-history-1675541867/ #BlackHistoryMonth #EuniceCarter #Trailblazer #BomberPride

Remote Learning Day – Friday, January 31st Students will have an assignment for each class posted in Canvas. Each teacher will also host a Google Meet for students who have questions about their assignments. ✅ Important Info: Students are NOT required to join the Google Meet if they don’t need help. To be counted as present for the class, students must EITHER: Submit their assignment OR Join the Google Meet. 📝 Assignments will count as a grade! 💻 Google Meet Schedule: 8:00am - 8:20am: Teacher Preparation and Planning Period 8:30am - 9:00am: Knowledge and Innovation Essentials Office Hours (Bomber Crew, PLTW, FACS, Computers, Adv. Learning) 9:10am - 9:40am: Math Office Hours 9:50am - 10:20am: U.S History & Geography Office Hours 10:30am - 11:00am: Fine Arts Essentials Office Hours (Band, Orchestra, Vocal Music, Art, German I) 11:00am - 12:30pm: Lunch 12:30pm - 1:00pm: ELA Office Hours 1:10pm - 1:40pm: Science Office Hours 1:50pm - 2:20pm: Literacy Office Hours 2:30pm - 3:00pm: Health, Nutrition & Physical Education Essentials Office Hours (Dance, P.E., Weight Training, Health) 3:00pm - 3:20pm: Counselor’s Corner with Grade Level Counselor Need help with Canvas? Visit the Canvas page on our website for more info! https://www.mid-del.net/o/mcms

🏃‍♂️ Track & Field Parent Meeting 🏃‍♀️ Parents of our track and field athletes, mark your calendars! 🗓️ 📅 Monday, February 3rd ⏰ 5:30-6:00 PM 📍 Main Gym Join us as we go over important information for the upcoming season. We can’t wait to see you there! 💙💛 #BomberPride #TrackAndField

🚨 Game Update 🚨 Tonight’s basketball games against Western Oaks have been canceled due to illness among their players and coaching staff. Wishing them a speedy recovery! Stay safe, Bombers! 💙🏀💛 #BomberPride

🌟 Huge Congratulations to Our Amazing FCCLA Students! 🌟 We are so proud of our Bombers who shined at competition today! 🎉 🏆 Cheyenne Jackson (8th grade) – 1st Place in Work Ready Child Care Aide 🏆 Milo Rogers (6th grade) – 1st Place in Creed Speaking 🥉 Dakota Cook (6th grade) – 3rd Place in New Member Facts All three of these incredible students have qualified to compete at the State Level! 🎊 A big thank you to Kasharri Royal, Peyton Ransom, and Kaisen Allen for serving as Regional Volunteers—your hard work and leadership make a difference! 💙💛 Way to go, FCCLA Bombers! 🚀👏 #BomberPride #FCCLA #FutureLeaders

📢 Attention, Bomber Nation! 🏀 There has been a time change for tonight’s basketball games: 🕓 Boys will play here at 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM 🕔 Girls will play at CAMS at 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM We hope to see you there to cheer on our Bombers! 💛🖤 Let’s bring the energy! 💥

🎉 This Week at MCMS 🎉 Get ready for an exciting week of activities and events! Here’s what’s happening: Monday, 1/27 🏀 Basketball: 7th/8th Boys – Home 7th/8th Girls – @ CAMS 🤼 Wrestling: Mid-Del Tri-Dual @ MCHS Field House 📚 Practices: TSA & Academic Team Tuesday, 1/28 🏀 Basketball: 7th/8th Grade B/G @ Cooper ⚾ Baseball Parent Meeting – 5:30-6:30 PM in the Cafeteria 🤼 Wrestling: @ Shawnee 🎮 Esports: 7th/8th Grade 🌈 Acceptance Club Wednesday, 1/29 🏀 Basketball: Girls – Away @ Del City Boys – Home Thursday, 1/30 🏀 Basketball: 7th/8th Grade B/G vs. Western Oaks 📚 Academic Team: 7th Grade District Tournament ✨ Looking Ahead ✨ 📆 2/7 – Virtual Day 📈 2/12 – Progress Reports 🛑 2/17 – No School (Staff Professional Development) 👩‍🏫 2/18 & 2/20 – Parent-Teacher Conferences 🎉 2/27 – Bomber Marketplace Family Night Mark your calendars, show your Bomber pride, and don’t miss out on these exciting events! 🖤💛 👉 For more details, check the calendar on our website! #BomberPride #ThisWeekAtMCMS

🤒🤧 When Should Your Child Stay Home from School? 🏠📚 We understand that it can be tough to decide if your child should stay home from school. To help, here are some guidelines: Keep Your Child Home If They Have: 🌡️ Fever above 100°F: Must be fever-free for 24 hours without medication before returning. 👄 Sore Throat or Tonsillitis: If diagnosed with Strep Throat, they can return 24 hours after antibiotics begin. 🔴 Rash/Spots: Wait for doctor clearance or 24 hours after treatment for ringworm, scabies, or impetigo (affected area must be covered). 😷 Bad Cough/Cold Symptoms: Keep home until the cough improves and they feel better. 👁️ Eye Discharge (Pink Eye): Return 24 hours after treatment begins and symptoms improve. 🤢 Vomiting/Diarrhea: Wait 24 hours after the last episode without medication before returning. Healthy Tips for Families: ✔️ Avoid saying, "Try to make it and call me if you feel bad." Instead, try: "You’ve been fine for 24 hours, let’s have breakfast, and you’ll feel great at school!" ✔️ Encourage positivity and monitor symptoms carefully. When It’s OK to Attend School: 🌬️ Mild cold symptoms without a fever. 🌼 Allergic conjunctivitis diagnosed by a doctor. 💪 Vague aches, pains, or fatigue. 🩹 Diagnosed non-contagious skin conditions. For more information, visit this link: https://www.mid-del.net/o/district/page/too-sick-for-school Let’s work together for a healthy school year! 💛🖤 #BomberPride #HealthyHabits

📚✨ Support Our Teachers and Students on DonorsChoose! ✨📚 We have a few amazing teachers here at MCMS who have active DonorsChoose projects to directly benefit our students. Here’s what they’re asking for: 📖 Ms. Baker is requesting student copies of the novel The Running Dream to bring literature to life. ➕ Mr. Miller is asking for dry-erase boards to make Algebra interactive and engaging. 🎧 Ms. Woods is hoping to provide headsets for students to enhance their focus during class activities. Click the link below to view these projects, learn more, and help support our classrooms. Every little bit makes a big difference! 💛🖤 🔗 https://www.donorschoose.org/schools/oklahoma/midwest-city-del-city-public-schools/monroney-junior-high-school/86975 Thank you for supporting our Bombers! ✈️ #MCMSPride #SupportOurTeachers #DonorsChoose

Tonight is the Night! Strengthen Your Parent-Child Bond in 2025! Join our Mid-Del Mental Health Specialists for an 8-week parenting program designed to help you connect with your child on a deeper level. You’ll learn strategies to: ✅ Encourage independence ✅ Nurture resilience ✅ Use positive correction techniques 📅 Starting January 23rd 🕕 Thursdays from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 4731 Judy Dr., Del City, OK This supportive and engaging program includes light refreshments and a monitored play area for children of all ages! Spaces are limited—don’t miss this opportunity to build a stronger, healthier relationship with your child. 🔗 Register today below! http://tinyurl.com/MidDelParentingWithPurpose

📣 Baseball Parent Meeting Announcement! ⚾ 🗓 When: Tuesday, January 28th, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 📍 Where: MCMS Cafeteria Purpose: Join us to review team expectations with parents and players. Good to Know: Parking is available along the front (north side) of the building. Entrance will be through the main front doors. We look forward to seeing all of our Bomber Baseball families there! 💛🖤 #GoBombers #BaseballSeason2025

We’re Hiring! Join us for our Teacher Job Fair on February 6, 2025, at 1:00 PM. This is your chance to meet our principals and administrators, tour select campuses, and get to know members of the Mid-Del Team. Be sure to bring copies of your resume—we can’t wait to learn more about you. Be a part of the Mid-Del Family! We ask those interested to register at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwBkPjhnTSl2Z6UU-s4f1os2RLTBqkMmyUOJwmizGtQefp9w/viewform?usp=header

📣 Mark Your Calendars for Bomber Marketplace Family Night! 🗓 When: Tuesday, February 27th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 Where: Midwest City Middle School We’re excited to invite all students, families, staff, and community members to a special Bomber Marketplace Family Night! This year, we’re hosting a Craft Fair and Business Showcase, where you can: ✨ Showcase and sell your creations ✨ Promote your business or services ✨ Celebrate the talents and creativity within our school community If you’d like to participate, register for a booth using the form below. Booths cost $5 each and must be registered in advance. Spots are limited, so don’t wait to secure yours! 📋 Register for a Booth: https://forms.gle/af8mctAPCSoC7D4Q7 We can’t wait to see you there! Come shop, connect, and support the amazing work of our MCMS community. Please contact Ms. Gilbert, jgilbert@mid-del.net, with any questions. #BomberMarketplace #FamilyNight #CraftFair #CommunityEvent #MCMSPride

🌟 Attention 6th Grade Parents! 🌟 Teen EmPower will be hosting a come-and-go informational meeting for 6th-grade parents. This is a fantastic opportunity to: ✨ Learn more about the Teen EmPower program ✨ Ask any questions you may have ✨ Connect with program representatives 📅 When: Thursday, January 23rd 🕛 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 🕔 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM 📍 Where: Midwest City Middle School Library We hope to see you there! Let’s work together to empower our students. 💪 #TeenEmPower #MCMSCommunity #ParentInfoSession