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Black History Month: Person of the Day – Onesimus Did you know that a man enslaved in colonial America helped introduce a life-saving medical practice? Onesimus, an enslaved African in Boston during the early 1700s, played a crucial role in the fight against smallpox. Onesimus shared knowledge of inoculation—a technique he had learned in Africa—to help protect people from the deadly disease. He explained to his enslaver, Cotton Mather, how small amounts of pus from an infected person could be introduced to a healthy person to build immunity. This practice, already common in parts of Africa and Asia, was met with skepticism in the American colonies. However, during a devastating smallpox outbreak in Boston in 1721, doctors tested the method and found it significantly reduced the death rate. Onesimus' contribution laid the foundation for the development of vaccines and changed the course of medical history. His story is a testament to the invaluable knowledge and resilience of enslaved Africans, whose wisdom and traditions have shaped the world in ways often overlooked. 💡 Learn more about this incredible figure and the lasting impact of his knowledge by following the link below! https://youtu.be/o5cvEAtUQO8 #BlackHistoryMonth #Onesimus #MedicalInnovation

Due to projected inclement weather for tomorrow, making early morning transportation more dangerous, Mid-Del Schools will be closed Thursday, February 13, 2025. This will be a traditional snow day and students will not have remote learning. We will not need to make up this day later in the year. * Mid-Del Technology Center daytime classes are canceled. Thank you and be safe.

💘 MCMS Valentine's Day Status Check! 💘 Join MCMS STUCO and show off your Valentine’s Day status with your outfit! 💕 Dress according to how you're feeling this Valentine’s Day: 🤍 WHITE – Single & too focused to mingle 🖤 BLACK – My parents don’t play 'dat 💖 PINK –It's friednship you think! ❤️ RED – Got someone in your head😍 Let’s have some fun and see where everyone stands this Valentine’s Day! 💌💘 #MCMSSTUCO #ValentinesDayStatusCheck

📢 Black History Month - Person of the Day: Frederick McKinley Jones ❄️🚛 In 1893, an orphaned boy in Cincinnati would grow up to revolutionize how the world eats. With just an 8th-grade education, Frederick McKinley Jones invented the first automatic refrigeration system for trucks—the Thermo King. Before his groundbreaking invention, shipping fresh food relied on unreliable ice boxes. Jones changed the game by designing a mechanical cooling system that kept food fresh during long-distance transport. His work made frozen foods possible and ensured WWII troops had fresh supplies and properly stored blood for medical care. But Jones’ genius didn’t stop there. He earned over 60 patents, with innovations ranging from movie projection systems to x-ray technology. As a self-taught mechanic and radio repairman, he later co-founded the Thermo King Corporation, changing the food industry forever. 🌍 Thanks to Frederick Jones, every time you enjoy fresh produce or frozen food from the grocery store, you’re benefiting from his revolutionary invention. 🍎🥑 🔗 Follow the link below to learn more about this incredible innovator and the legacy he left behind! https://youtu.be/Z9yXYopwIC0 #BlackHistoryMonth #FrederickMcKinleyJones #RefrigerationRevolution #Innovation #ThermoKing

Remote Learning Day – Wednesday, Febuary 12th 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

Due to projected inclement weather for tomorrow, making early morning transportation more dangerous, Mid-Del Schools will have a remote learning day on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Our school buildings and offices will be closed. Please follow the Remote Learning Day Schedules that are located on our school websites. You can access the websites from www.mid-del.net. Mid-Del Technology Center will be closed. Thank you and be safe.

🎶❤️ Join Us for a Special Valentine’s Dinner Fundraiser! ❤️🎶 The MCMS Vocal Music program is hosting its first-ever Valentine’s Day Dinner Fundraiser on Friday, February 21st, at 5:30 PM! 🎤🍽️ ✨ Tickets are just $15 and include a delicious dinner with live entertainment from our talented vocal music students! 🎶💃 🎟 Only 30 tickets are available, so be sure to grab yours before they’re gone! 📩 To purchase tickets, contact Ms. Morrison at kimberly.morrison@mid-del.net. Don’t miss this special evening of great food, music, and fun—all while supporting our amazing vocal music students! 🎼❤️ #MCMSVocalMusic #ValentinesDinner #SupportTheArts

Black History Month – Person of the Day: Max Robinson 🎤📺 Today, we honor Max Robinson, a trailblazing journalist who made history as the first Black anchor of a major network news broadcast in the United States. 🌟 Born in 1939, Robinson broke barriers in the media industry, co-anchoring ABC World News Tonight and paving the way for future Black journalists. Throughout his career, he used his platform to challenge racial injustice and advocate for fair representation in the news. His fearless reporting and commitment to truth-telling left a lasting impact on journalism. 📺 Robinson’s legacy continues to inspire, reminding us of the importance of diversity, perseverance, and representation in media. 🔗 Follow the link below to learn more about this remarkable pioneer and the legacy he left behind! https://youtu.be/Se1Ms6x7Yvk?si=swl33-Mlk3cb3RsF #BlackHistoryMonth #MaxRobinson #Trailblazer #RepresentationMatters

🔎 Black History Month: Person of the Day 🔎 Today, we honor Jane Bolin, a trailblazer in the legal world! ⚖️✨ In 1939, she made history as the first Black woman to serve as a judge in the United States. Breaking barriers wasn’t new to Bolin—she was also the first Black woman to graduate from Yale Law School. Throughout her career, she fought against racial discrimination, advocated for children’s rights, and worked to ensure equal treatment in the justice system. Her dedication left a lasting impact on the legal profession and the communities she served. Follow the link below to learn more about this incredible woman and the legacy she left! ⬇️ https://youtu.be/rvJdq7ofzAg #BlackHistoryMonth #JaneBolin #Trailblazer #RepresentationMatters

On February 8th, the Seventh Grade Academic Team, Taylor Lozier, Scarlett Bement, and Vivienne Bement with coaches Jody Cook and LeAnn Hanna, placed 3rd in their Regional Tournament and qualified for State. Way to go Bombers!

📢 Upcoming Events at MCMS! 📢 We’ve got a busy few weeks ahead—mark your calendars! 🗓️ 🏌️ Monday, 2/10 – Golf Parent Meeting @ 6:00 PM (Cafeteria) 🎾 Tuesday, 2/11 – Tennis Parent Meeting @ 5:30 PM (Library) 📋 Wednesday, 2/12 – Progress Reports Sent Home 🚫 Monday, 2/17 – No School (Staff PD Day) 👨‍🏫 Tuesday, 2/18 & Thursday, 2/20 – Parent/Teacher Conferences (4:00–7:00 PM) 🎼 Thursday, 2/20 – Pre-OSSAA District Band Performance 🍽️ Friday, 2/21 – Valentine Dinner Fundraiser (Contact Ms. Morrison for details) 🧠 Saturday, 2/22 – 8th Grade Academic Team Regional Tournament 🛍️ Thursday, 2/27 – Bomber Marketplace Family Night (6:00–8:00 PM) 🎤 Friday, 2/28 – Black History Month Celebration 🔹 8th Grade Students & Families: There’s a lot happening as you prepare for high school! 📌 Monday, 2/10 – A Midwest City High School counselor will be at MCMS to discuss course options and distribute enrollment forms. 📌 Tuesday, 2/18 – MCHS Activity Fair (5:00–7:00 PM, MCHS Cafeteria) – Required for any 8th grader interested in enrolling in sports or fine arts! Meet coaches, teachers, and directors. ✅ Bring your enrollment form – signatures are required for participation! 📌 Friday, 2/21 – Enrollment forms DUE! 📌 Feb 24th-26th – MCHS counselors will be at MCMS to assist 8th graders with enrollment. Make sure to stay informed and reach out if you have any questions. Let’s finish February strong! 💪✨ #BomberPride #MCMS

🎓 Attention 8th Graders! It’s Time to Start Planning for High School! 🎓 It’s time for our 8th graders to start thinking about what classes they’d like to take next year at Midwest City High School! A counselor will be at MCMS on Monday to talk with students about their options and hand out enrollment forms to take home and discuss with their families. 📢 BOMBER ACTIVITY FAIR 📢 📅 Tuesday, February 18, 2025 ⏰ 5:00 - 7:00 PM 📍 Midwest City High School Cafeteria This event is required for any 8th grader interested in enrolling in a sport or fine arts program at MCHS! Come meet coaches, teachers, and directors from the following activities: 🏀 Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Pom, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, Wrestling 🎶 Fine Arts: Band, Choir, Orchestra ✅ Bring your enrollment form! Coaches, teachers, and directors must sign off on your chosen activity to ensure you will be enrolled. 📌 Enrollment forms are due Friday, February 21st! Get ready to take the next step, Bombers! ✈️💛🖤 #BomberPride #FutureBombers

🚨 Remote Learning Schedule Update! 🚨 Today's remote learning schedule will be a little different due to a district-wide staff meeting this morning. Students are NOT required to attend Google Meet sessions. 📌 To be counted present, students must either complete the assigned work OR attend the Google Meet for their class. Assignments will be graded. 🔗 Google Meet Office Hours are available for students needing help but are NOT REQUIRED to attend. 🗓 Today's Schedule: ⏰ 8:00am - 8:30am: District Updates with Dr. Cobb ⏰ 9:10am - 9:40am: Math Office Hours ⏰ 9:50am - 10:20am: U.S. History & Geography Office Hours ⏰ 10:30am - 11:00am: Fine Arts Essentials (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 & PE Essentials (Dance, P.E., Weight Training, Health) ⏰ 3:00pm - 3:20pm: Knowledge & Innovation Essentials (Bomber Crew, PLTW, FACS, Computers, Adv. Learning) Thank you for your flexibility, Bombers! ✈️💛🖤

Black History Month Person of the Day: Bayard Rustin Today, we honor Bayard Rustin, a brilliant strategist and tireless advocate for civil rights, nonviolence, and LGBTQ+ rights. Though often working behind the scenes, Rustin was the chief organizer of the 1963 March on Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. A devoted pacifist, Rustin studied Gandhian nonviolence and introduced these principles to the civil rights movement. He was also a key advisor to Dr. King, helping shape his philosophy of peaceful resistance. Despite facing discrimination for being openly gay, Rustin never wavered in his fight for justice. In 2013, he was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, recognizing his invaluable contributions to civil rights and human dignity. Bayard Rustin’s legacy reminds us that true change often comes from those willing to stand firm in their beliefs, no matter the cost. #BlackHistoryMonth #BayardRustin #CivilRights #LGBTQHistory #Nonviolence

🚨 It’s not too late to reserve your booth! 🚨 Join us for the Bomber Marketplace on Thursday, February 27th, from 6-8 PM at MCMS! 🎉 We still have booth spaces available—don’t miss this chance to showcase your artwork, crafts, business, or treats! 🌮 Psycho Taco will be here serving up delicious food, and we’ll have an amazing lineup of booths featuring unique creations, tasty goodies, and fun activities for everyone! Plus, you can check out information on different local businesses, play games, and enter to win some awesome door prizes! 🎟️🎁 Follow the link to reserve reserve your spot today and be part of this exciting community event! 🎨🛍️🎯 https://forms.gle/4eSExnHiYZQiiLNF6 #BomberMarketplace #SupportLocal #ShopSmall #MCMS #CommunityEvent #DoorPrizes

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