Midwest City Middle School

🎉 Our TSA students recently attended the annual Fall Leadership Conference for Technology Students Association, where they gained valuable insights into Oklahoma’s job markets, colleges, and career opportunities! 🌐 They also put their problem-solving skills to the test in a STEM workshop by solving a thrilling mock murder case 🔍. We’re so proud of our students for exploring new paths in tech and building valuable skills for their future! #TSALeaders #CareerReady #STEM

🌟 Native American Heritage Month - Person of the Day 🌟 Today, we celebrate the legendary Jim Thorpe (Sac and Fox Nation), a multi-talented athlete who rose to global fame. Brought up in Oklahoma under the native name Wa-Tho-Huk, meaning “Bright Path,” Thorpe competed at the highest levels across multiple sports well into the late 1920s. 🏆 Thorpe won gold in the pentathlon and decathlon at the 1912 Olympics, despite competing with mismatched shoes he found in the trash after his were stolen. His grit and talent helped him overcome the odds, and he made history that day. ⚾ Thorpe continued to shine in professional sports, playing baseball, basketball, and excelling as one of the first stars of professional American football. With the Canton Bulldogs, who claimed the title of "world champions" in 1916, 1917, and 1919, Thorpe was instrumental in founding the National Football League (NFL) and served as its first president in 1920. 🌟 After an athletic career that lasted into his 40s, Thorpe turned to Hollywood, acting in over 50 films, where he often portrayed Native American roles. His legacy endures as a symbol of resilience, athleticism, and achievement across generations. Join us in honoring Jim Thorpe, whose "Bright Path" continues to inspire!

📣 We’re honored to welcome Courtney John, Adrian Jones, and Michaela Richbourg from the Chickasaw Nation today! They’re here to teach our students how to play the traditional game of stickball. The Chickasaw Nation partners with schools bringing Native American history and culture to life through interactive experiences like this one. 🎉 About Stickball: Often called the "little brother of war," stickball is one of the oldest sports in North America, historically used to resolve disputes, build community, and sharpen physical skills. Players use handcrafted sticks with netted hoops on the ends to catch and throw a small ball, aiming to score points by hitting a target on the opponent’s goalpost. This challenging game teaches coordination, teamwork, and resilience, connecting generations through shared tradition. Thank you to the Chickasaw Nation for helping our students learn more about this incredible heritage! #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #chickasaw

📸 Tomorrow is Picture Retake Day! We’ll only be photographing students who didn’t get their picture taken last time and those who are placing orders. If your student missed their first chance or would like a new photo, be sure they’re ready for retakes tomorrow. 😊 To place an order, please visit: www.okschoolpics.com

🌟 Native American Heritage Month: Person of the Day 🌟 Today we honor Deb Haaland of the Laguna Pueblo, a groundbreaking leader and the first Native American to serve as a U.S. Cabinet Secretary. Appointed as the Secretary of the Interior, Haaland is a passionate advocate for environmental justice, tribal rights, and sustainable land management. Her historic appointment represents a milestone for Native representation and her dedication to protecting natural resources benefits all communities. As a powerful voice for Native peoples and the environment, Deb Haaland continues to inspire with her commitment to justice, stewardship, and unity.

🚨 Game Update 🚨 Tonight's 6th grade game has been canceled. We’ll keep you posted on any updates for rescheduling. Thank you for your understanding, and go Bombers! 💛🖤

🌟 Native American Heritage Month: Person of the Day 🌟 Today, we celebrate John Bennett Herrington, a proud citizen of the Chickasaw Nation and the first enrolled member of a Native American tribe to venture into space! 🚀 In 2002, as a NASA astronaut and U.S. Naval Aviator, he made history, taking with him the Chickasaw Nation flag on his 13-day journey to space. During the mission Herrington performed three spacewalks, totaling 19 hours and 55 minutes. These spacewalks are commemorated on the reverse of the 2019 Sacagawea dollar coin Herrington’s achievements inspire us to reach for the stars while honoring our roots! 🌌🪶 #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #ProudToBeChickasaw

IMPORTANT: The Resource Drop Off Station will be open TOMORROW, November 5. We will not be collecting donations today, November 4. Please help our Mid-Del students and staff affected by the November Tornadoes. We will have a Resource Drop Off Station on Tuesday, November 5th from 10am-6pm at the Mid-Del Administration Building located at 7217 S.E. 15th Street in Midwest City. We will be accepting items listed in the graphic as well as gift cards for families. You can also make a tax exempt monetary donation online by using this link provided by the Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation: https://middelfoundation.flipcause.com/hosted_widget/hostedWidgetHome/Njk5MTQ= ONE District. ONE Family. #mdpurpose

Good morning Mid-Del Families. We have made the decision to cancel school due to inclement weather. This is not a virtual day. Please be weather aware today and stay safe. We will still operate our tornado resource donation drop off from 10am-6pm weather permitting. Thank you.

Please help our Mid-Del students and staff affected by the November Tornadoes. We will have a Resource Drop Off Station on Monday, November 4th from10am-6pm at the Mid-Del Administration Building located at 7217 S.E. 15th Street in Midwest City. We will be accepting items listed in the graphic as well as gift cards for families. You can also make a tax exempt monetary donation online by using this link provided by the Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation: https://middelfoundation.flipcause.com/hosted_widget/hostedWidgetHome/Njk5MTQ= ONE District. ONE Family. #mdpurpose

𝙴𝚡𝚝𝚛𝚊! 𝙴𝚡𝚝𝚛𝚊! 𝚈𝚘𝚞'𝚛𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚏𝚒𝚛𝚜𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝚔𝚗𝚘𝚠 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚒𝚝! 𝚂𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚘𝚕 𝙿𝚑𝚘𝚝𝚘 𝚁𝚎𝚝𝚊𝚔𝚎 𝙳𝚊𝚢 𝚒𝚜 𝚃𝚑𝚞𝚛𝚜𝚍𝚊𝚢, 𝙽𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚖𝚋𝚎𝚛 𝟽𝚝𝚑! 𝙼𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚒𝚗𝚏𝚘 𝚝𝚘 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚊𝚜 𝚠𝚎 𝚐𝚎𝚝 𝚌𝚕𝚘𝚜𝚎𝚛 𝚝𝚘 𝚁𝚎𝚝𝚊𝚔𝚎 𝙳𝚊𝚢!

Celebrate College and Career Tech Week with us! On November 6th, show your pride by rocking a college or career tech tee! Whether you’re representing your dream school or career tech passion, let’s come together to showcase the next steps of our amazing students. Staff, join in too—your tees can inspire a future path for our students! #mdpurpose #CollegeAndCareerTechWeek #FutureReady

🕒 Time is running out to get your Blue & Gold orders in! Support TSA by ordering delicious sausage, bacon, and chicken tenders—perfect for the holidays! Place your order with any TSA member or Mr. Belflower, pbelflower@mid-del.net, and make sure to get yours before the fundraiser wraps up on November 3rd. Don’t miss out!

📅 This Week at MCMS! 📅 Monday: Academic Team, TSA Tuesday: Acceptance Club, Boys Basketball Makeup Workout (No Esports this week) Wednesday: Builder's Club Thursday: Band Concert 🎶 FCCLA Boo’d Grams will be on sale during grade-level lunches Monday-Wednesday to be delivered Thursday. Contact Ms. Underwood at aunderwood@mid-del.net for more info! TSA’s Blue & Gold Fundraiser 🥓 runs until November 3rd. Contact Mr. Belflower at pbelflower@mid-del.net Poppin Popcorn 🍿 Fundraiser runs until November 8th. Contact Ms. Gilbert at jgilbert@mid-del.net 🗓 November Sneak Peek! Be sure to check the calendar on our website for the latest updates on upcoming events.

🎃👻 Are you ready to be Boo'd?! 👻🎃 FCCLA will be taking Boo Gram orders during grade-level lunches from Monday, October 28th, to Wednesday, October 30th! Send a fun Halloween treat to friends or teachers: 👻 $3 Boo Gram: Honey Bun, Kool-Aid Jammer,, and a personal message 🎃 $5 Boo Gram: Honey Bun, soda, chips, and a personal message All Boo Grams will be delivered on Thursday, October 31st, during Advisory. Make someone’s Halloween a little sweeter! 🍬🕸️

📢 Be on the lookout! 📢 Federal Impact Aid survey forms are coming home with your student on bright green paper this year! This important survey helps local districts identify federally connected students and determine eligibility for financial assistance, which supports our school by offsetting lost revenue due to federal properties being exempt from local property taxes. Here’s what to know: Purpose: The survey assists districts impacted by federal tax-exempt properties. How it works: It includes questions about federally connected families, such as those in federal housing, on federal property, or with military parents. How it’s used: The Department of Education uses this info to reimburse districts, with assistance based on the number of federally connected students. What to do: Surveys go home with students; if you don’t receive one, let us know, and we’ll send another your way! Complete the form and send back to school with your student! Thank you for helping support our school! 📄💚

🚨 TSA Blue & Gold Fundraiser 🚨 You can place your order with any TSA member or Mr. Belflower at pbellflower@mid-del.net. Money must be turned in at the time of order, cash only please. It's the perfect time to stock up before the holidays! Choose from: Sausage (2.5 lbs) – $9.75 Bacon (3 lbs) – $19.00 Chicken Breast Tenders (5 lbs) – $26.25 The fundraiser runs until November 3rd, so be sure to get your orders in! Thank you for supporting our TSA program!

🎉 We have the results of the 2024-2025 MCMS Student Council election! 🎉 We are proud to announce your newly elected STUCO members: President: Zaedan Walker Vice President: Amya Peteet Secretary: Scarlett Bement Historian: Milo Rogers Treasurer: Nick Young 6th Grade Rep.: Jehrico Adams 7th Grade Rep.: Vivienne Bement 8th Grade Rep.: Ashlynn Ketchen Congratulations to all! We look forward to an amazing year ahead! 👏🎊 #MCMSSTUCO #StudentLeaders

🍿 Have You Shared Our Poppin Popcorn Fundraiser Yet? 🍿 Once you've created your account, head to your Seller Dashboard and scroll down to the Share section and choose the platform you want to share on—it’s that easy! 🙌 We’ve already had some customers receive their orders and place another one because it’s so delicious! 😋 Don’t miss out, share today! Follow the link to get started! https://poppinpopcornonline.com/participant/register.php?g=MQYTTB Thank you for supporting MCMS! 🎉

🚨 This week at MCMS 🚨 Monday 10/21 - No School (Fall Break) Tuesday 10/22 - Acceptance Club, Esports, and 7th/8th Grade Boys Basketball Workouts 🏀 Wednesday 10/23 - 6th Grade Boys Basketball Workouts 🏀 Thursday 10/24 - Football @ Shawnee 🏈 🛑 TSA Blue & Gold Fundraiser starts this week! Be sure to contact a TSA member or Mr. Belflower (pbelflower@mid-del.net) to place your order for sausage, bacon, or chicken fritters! 📣 Don't forget to share our Poppin' Popcorn fundraiser on social media, and be sure to check the website for more information on upcoming events. Next week is Red Ribbon Week and a Band Concert! 🎶" 📅 Be sure to check the website for more info on these exciting events!