Mid-Del School District

🚀 STEM Night is Back! 🔬🧠 Join us for a night of discovery, innovation, and FUN at Midwest City Elementary on Wednesday, April 17th from 5:30–7:30 PM! 🎉 This FREE event is open to all Mid-Del families and includes: 🔧 Hands-on STEM activities 🍕 Free food 🎁 Awesome raffle prizes Don’t miss this opportunity to spark curiosity and creativity in your students! 📍 Midwest City Elementary, located at 2211 S. Midwest Blvd. 🗓️ April 17 | 5:30–7:30 PM Special thanks to the Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation and the Del City Chamber of Commerce for making this event possible! #STEMNight #mdpurpose #FamilyFun #FutureInnovators #OneDistrictOneFamily

April is the Month of the Military Child, and we're proud to continue celebrating the strength, resilience, and spirit of our military-connected students. On Tuesday, April 15, we’re going PURPLE for Purple Up! Day—a nationwide show of support for military kids. These students serve, too, and we’re honored to stand beside them. We hope our Mid-Del community will join us by wearing purple as a powerful tribute to the incredible young people whose families serve our nation. Mid-Del Schools is proud to be home to the children and families of our brave service members—your sacrifice inspires us every day. These amazing Tinker Elementary Patriots are ready to Purple Up! Will you join us? #PurpleUp #MilitaryChildMonth #mdpurpose #OneDistrictOneFamily

Our Board of Education Legislative Liaisons represented Mid-Del Schools at OSSBA's Day at the Capitol! Thank you to Dr. Silvya Kirk and Mrs. Gina Standridge for attending and representing Mid-Del Schools! Education is a priority, and it’s vital that the voices of our students, staff, and communities are heard. This annual event provides a powerful opportunity to meet with key policymakers, advocate for public education, and ensure our local legislators know what matters most in Mid-Del. Thank you to OSSBA for hosting this important day of connection and advocacy! #MidDelProud #PublicEducationMatters #OSSBADayAtTheCapitol

We’re on a mission across the district to present ENERGY STAR Awards! These schools have earned special recognition from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for their outstanding energy efficiency. By cutting energy waste and doing our part to protect the environment, our schools have earned the @ENERGYSTAR! Each school received a certificate and a front-door decal to proudly display their commitment to saving energy and protecting our environment. Smart. Sustainable. Star-worthy. Way to go, energy-saving champions! Learn more at energystar.gov.buildings Thank you to Caullen Alexander from Cenergistic for presenting the certificates to our teams across the District. #ENERGYSTAR #mdpurpose #OneDistrictOneFamily #SustainableSchools #EnergyEfficient

Join us for the 3rd Annual Resource Fair hosted by our Special Services Department! Mark your calendars for April 8th, 5-7pm at the Mid-Del Technology Center. This special event is designed for our families—come connect with community resources, discover helpful services, and engage with others in a welcoming environment. The first 50 attendees will receive a free sandwich from Jersey Mikes or Zaxby's. We look forward to seeing you there! #mdpurpose #ResourceFair #CommunitySupport #FamilyFirst

🚨 Weather Update – After-School Activities Canceled for April 1, 2025🚨 We’ve been closely monitoring the forecast and have participated in NOAA webinars and briefings from the National Weather Service. Due to the potential for severe weather later today, all after-school programs and activities are canceled for Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Classes will continue as scheduled, but we are taking extra precautions to ensure everyone's safety this afternoon. Latchkey services are also canceled after school. Mid-Del Technology Center evening classes have been canceled. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe! #MidDelWeatherAlert #OneDistrictOneFamily #mdpurpose

April is the Month of the Military Child, and in Mid-Del, we stand proud beside our youngest heroes. Military children serve too—through every move, deployment, and sacrifice. This month, we salute their resilience, their strength, and their commitment to excellence. To all our Purple Star students and their families: thank you for your service. We are proud to serve you. #MOMC #PurpleUp #MilKids #mdpurpose #TinkerAFB #MilFam

It’s almost Match Day in Mid-Del! Just like future doctors match with their dream residency, we’re gearing up to match the perfect educators with the perfect schools for the 2025-2026 school year! We’re on the hunt for passionate teachers ready to inspire the next generation of doctors, military heroes, skilled trade workers, educators, lawyers, and so many more. In Mid-Del, we believe every student deserves a perfect match—and that match could be YOU. Apply today at www.mid-del.net. and find your future in Mid-Del Schools. Let’s make it official—#MatchWithMidDel #mdpurpose

Something magical is in the air… and it’s the sound of our elementary students getting ready to sing their hearts out! Join us for our Elementary Music Festival on Thursday, April 3rd, at 6:30 PM at the Carl Albert High School Field House! We can’t wait to hear our young performers light up the night with music, joy, and some Mid-Del magic. A special thank you to the Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation for being the event sponsor. We couldn't make this incredible night happen without your support! #mdpurpose #OneDistrictOneFamily

SPRING has SPRUNG at Tinker Elementary! Ms. Dawn Barbee, Tinker's amazing school nurse, is bringing the sunshine indoors with these bloom-tastic decorations! The entire Tinker Elementary office is bursting with color and warmth—just like the care she gives our students every day. We’re grateful for staff who go above and beyond to make our schools feel like home. #mdpurpose #SchoolNurse #OneDistrictOneFamily

Today is brewing with appreciation because it’s National Joe Day — and we’re celebrating one of Mid-Del’s finest, Joe Clayton! Parkview Elementary showed Joe just how much he’s loved with gifts, gratitude, and a whole lot of cheer. Joe is truly essential to Mid-Del — he keeps our campuses and support sites connected by delivering important mail and making sure communication flows across the district like clockwork. He visits every school every day! From all of us in Mid-Del… we love you, Joe! You’re more than just our go-to guy — you’re a legend. #NationalJoeDay #ThankYouJoe #mdpurpose #OneDistrictOneFamily

What a night! We were proud to celebrate Mid-Del Schools and our incredible partnership with the Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation during Monday's banquet at Rose State College. A special congratulations to Jamie McCoy, who was inducted into the Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation Hall of Fame! Jamie is a proud Mid-Del graduate and a third-generation educator who served our district for 25 years. She led as president of the Association of Classroom Teachers for 12 years and dedicated her time to the Foundation Board. Thank you to the Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation and all its supporters for making this celebration of excellence possible. #OneDistrictOneFamily #mdpurpose #HallOfFame

This week, our middle school students dove into powerful lessons on the dangers of vaping and tobacco use—part of our ongoing commitment to keeping harmful products out of the hands of youth. Thanks to support from the ABLE Commission and TSET, these presentations are helping students make informed, healthy choices that last a lifetime. Special thanks to Captain Erik Smoot and Agent Nathan Barnes for leading these impactful sessions and equipping our students with knowledge they can carry forward. Knowledge is power—and we’re proud to empower the next generation! #mdpurpose #VapeEducation #HealthyChoices #TSET #ABLECommission

🌟 Parenting with Purpose: Session 2 🌟 Want to build a stronger bond with your child? Join our second session of Parenting with Purpose classes! 💙 Learn simple, powerful ways to connect with your child, handle big emotions, and create a more peaceful home. 📅 Thursdays: March 27, April 3, April 10, April 17, April 24, May 1 🕒 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 Soldier Creek Elementary (Open to ALL Mid-Del Families) 📍 9021 SE 15th St, Midwest City, OK 73130 🔹 Build trust and connection with your child 🔹 Understand and respond to big emotions 🔹 Create a calm and structured home 🔹 Encourage positive behavior with love and respect 🔹 Learn tools to handle stress as a parent Because every child deserves to feel safe, loved, and understood. 💕 📲 Use the QR code or click the link to sign up: bit.ly/ParentingwithPurposeSession2

Enrollment for New Students Opens March 31! Starting Monday, March 31, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., families can enroll new Pre-K through 12th grade students for the 2025-2026 school year. To enroll: Visit the Enrollment Page on our website. Click the “ENROLL NOW” image that will appear at 8:00 a.m. on March 31. 👉 Important for Pre-K: Seats are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t wait! 📌 Please note: (If your child attended Mid-Del Schools during the 2024-2025 school year, they are not considered a new student and do not need to complete new student enrollment.) 📧 You must have a valid email address to enroll your child. If you don’t have one, our website has step-by-step video instructions on how to create one and how to set up your enrollment account. 📞 Need help? Call our Enrollment Hotline at 405-582-7095. 🚨 Planning to apply for a transfer from outside the district? You must wait to enroll until after your transfer has been approved.

Important Update for April 1st! Virtual Day: All 9th, 10th, and 12th grade students will have a virtual learning day on Tuesday, April 1st. ACT Day: 11th grade students (juniors) will report to school to take the ACT. MDTC Students: 12th grade students who attend Mid-Del Technology Center should still report to MDTC as usual. MDTC bus routes will run on their regular schedule. Thank you for helping us ensure a successful ACT testing day for our juniors! #mdpurpose #ACTDay

🎉 Congratulations to Kristin Baker! 🎉 We're thrilled to celebrate Kristin Baker, one of our amazing Mid-Del substitute teachers, for being named the February Edustaff Excellence Award winner! 👏 Kristin received a Certificate of Recognition and a $50 gift card to the Edustaff E-Store for her outstanding service. Thank you, Kristin, for your dedication and the positive impact you make on our students and staff every day! #mdpurpose #EdustaffExcellence

Spring Break is Here! Take this time to relax, recharge, and make great memories with family and friends. We can’t wait to see our students back on March 24th, refreshed, and ready to finish the school year strong! Enjoy your break, Mid-Del! #mdpurpose

Today, Dr. Cobb and his Superintendent’s Student Advisory Board took their voices to the Capitol! Our students had the invaluable opportunity to meet with local legislators, discuss issues that matter to them, and gain firsthand insight into the legislative process. From policy briefings to meaningful conversations with state leaders, this experience was a powerful lesson in civic engagement and advocacy. Thank you to our legislators for taking the time to listen and inspire the next generation of leaders! #mdpurpose #StudentVoice #CivicEngagement #LeadershipInAction

Mid-Del made a big splash at the Oklahoma Literacy Association (OKLA) Conference! Our very own 4th grader, Sammy Wallace III, took center stage as a guest author, wowing 175 conference participants alongside his family. What an incredible experience for this young storyteller! We’re also proud of Julie Adams, who represented Mid-Del as a guest panelist, sharing her expertise on the powerful connection between reading and writing. Way to go, Sammy and Julie, for showcasing the passion for literacy that makes Mid-Del shine! #MidDelProud #OKLAConference #mdpurpose