Midwest City Middle School

🎨🎶✨ Celebrate the Arts at MCMS! 🎶✨🎨 We’re so proud of our talented students and can’t wait to showcase their hard work! Mark your calendars for these upcoming Fine Arts Events: 📅 Tuesday, December 12 🎤 Choir Concert – 6 PM @ MCHS Performing Arts Center 📅 Friday, December 13 🎻 Orchestra Concert – 7 PM @ MCHS Performing Arts Center 📅 Tuesday, December 17 🎺 Band Concert – 6 PM @ MCHS Performing Arts Center 📅 Thursday, December 19 🖌️ Art Show – 4-6 PM @ MCMS Art Room 📅 Friday, December 20 🎄 Choir & Dance Holiday Showcase – 11 AM @ Scissortail Park Come out to support our students and enjoy the creativity and talent they’ve been working so hard to share! 🖤💛 #BomberPride #MCMSFineArts

🤼‍♂️ Join Us for a Night of Fun! 🛼 The MCMS Wrestling Team is hosting a fundraiser on Thursday, December 19th, from 6-8 PM at Star Skate (300 Bizzell Ave, Midwest City). 🎟️ Entry Fee: $5 Come out, have a blast skating with your friends, and show your support for our amazing wrestlers! Let’s make it a great night—see you there! 🖤💛 #BomberPride #MCMSWrestling #SkateNight

🎨 Mark Your Calendars! 🎨 Join us for the MCMS Art Show on Thursday, December 19th, from 4-6 PM in the Art Room. Come celebrate the creativity and hard work of our talented students as they showcase their incredible art projects from this semester. You won’t want to miss it! Spectator policy will be in effect. We can’t wait to see you there! 🖌️✨ #MCMSArtShow #BomberPride

🎉 Looking Ahead: Upcoming MCMS Events! 🎉 Here’s a preview of some exciting events happening at MCMS. Be sure to check the Event Calendar on our website for more details and updates! More WinterFest information coming this week! 📅 Monday, December 9th Academic Team Practice Baseball Workouts Begin TSA Wrestling @ McLoud 📅 Tuesday, December 10th Basketball: 7th & 8th Grade Boys/Girls vs. Cooper (Home) Acceptance Club Esports (7th & 8th Grade) 📅 Thursday, December 12th Basketball: 8th Grade Boys/Girls Away (Hefner Tournament) 6th Grade Academic Team District Tournament Choir Concert Wrestling @ El Reno Dual 📅 Friday, December 13th Last Day to Turn in Missing Work Orchestra Concert Football Banquet Basketball: 8th Grade Boys/Girls Away (Hefner Tournament) 📅 Monday, December 16th WinterFest Dress-Up: The Grinch (Shades of Green) WinterFest: Teacher vs. Student Basketball Game Academic Team Practice TSA 📅 Tuesday, December 17th WinterFest Dress-Up: Channel Your Flannel WinterFest: Holiday Deliveries Choir Caroling at Landmark Band Winter Concert Acceptance Club Note: Esports is canceled this day. 📅 Wednesday, December 18th WinterFest: Skates with Mrs. Williams! WinterFest: Holiday Deliveries 📅 Thursday, December 19th WinterFest Grade-Level Dress-Up: 6th Grade – Elves 7th Grade – Reindeer 8th Grade – Santa WinterFest: Holidays Around the World! Basketball: 7th Grade Boys (Away) & Girls (Home) vs. Del City 📅 Friday, December 20th WinterFest Dress-Up: Cozy Christmas (Holiday PJs) WinterFest: Dodgeball Tournament End of 1st Semester Choir Art Showcase ✨ Don’t forget to check the Event Calendar on our website for more information about these and other activities! #MCMSPride #UpcomingEvents #BomberFamily

🏈 REMINDER: BOMBER Football Banquet 🏈 📅 When: Friday, December 13th ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM 📍 Where: 6th Grade Gym Donations are being accepted through 3 PM on December 11th. Please send donations to $Grammies6. 📞 For questions, contact Ms. Walker at 405-816-8315. 💛🖤 #BomberPride #FootballBanquet

⚾️ Spring is Around the Corner! ⚾️ It might still be December, but spring will be here before we know it—and that means it's almost BASEBALL TIME! 🥎🌞 If you're interested in joining the Spring '25 Baseball Team, don’t wait—workouts start Saturday, December 9th! 👉 Click the link to sign up and get started: https://bit.ly/41iKoOx 📧 Questions? Contact Coach Smith at jsmith@mid-del.net. Let’s gear up for an amazing season! 💪 #MCMSBaseball #SpringSports #BomberPride

Spirit Club invites you to participate in the Ugly Holiday Sweater Basketball Game on Tuesday, December 10th! The top 2 ugliest sweaters will win a prize! (Note: Competition is only for MCMS students, but everyone is welcome to come wearing an ugly sweater!) MCMS students who want to participate in the competition must be seated in the student section, and need to be there by 5:00pm.

📢 Save the Date! 🎉 Join us for the MCMS Winter Dance on Friday, December 13th, featuring music by a Poetry and Chill DJ! 🪩🎶 ✨ When: Friday, December 13th (Evening) ✨ Where: MCMS ✨ Tickets: $5 (On sale Tuesday - Friday) ✨ Dress Code: Semi-formal attire This event is open to all MCMS students—no grade requirement, but you must have no suspensions this school year. Let’s make it a night to remember! 💃🕺 #MCMSWinterDance #PoetryAndChill #DanceTheNightAway

This morning, I had the joy of watching Ms. Williams and Ms. Frost welcome students into the building, and it was a perfect reminder of why our MCMS faMily is so special. Each student was greeted with warmth, smiles, and genuine connection. Seeing their faces light up and feeling the sense of belonging in the air was truly heartwarming. At MCMS, we're committed to building a culture where every student and staff member feels valued, united, and part of something bigger. Moments like these remind us that it’s not just about learning—it’s about creating a community where everyone belongs. 💛🖤 #MCMSfaMily #Belonging #SchoolCulture #WeAreBombers

🎺🎶 MCMS Band Winter Concert 🎶🎺 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, December 17th 🕕 Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM) 📍 Location: MCHS Performing Arts Center (PAC) Join us for an evening of festive music featuring talented band students from 6th through 12th grade! ❄️✨ Enjoy the incredible sounds of our students as they showcase their hard work and dedication. This event is FREE, so bring the whole family and experience the joy of the season through music. We look forward to seeing you there! 🎷🎵 #MCMSBand #BomberPride #WinterConcert

🎶 Spreading Holiday Cheer 🎶 Students from Ms. Morrison's vocal music class filled the halls of Penn Square Mall with festive tunes yesterday, bringing holiday spirit to shoppers! 🎄✨ Their beautiful voices helped kick off the season with joy and warmth. Great job, Bombers! 💛🖤 #MCMSPride #HolidayCheer #BomberStrong

📚 Important Reminder for MCMS Students 📚 As we approach the end of the 1st semester, it’s time to tie up loose ends! 🗓️ All outstanding assignments must be submitted by Friday, December 13th. 🔍 Please note: Each grade level has its own late work policy. Assignments that have already been closed will not count toward this deadline. This is the final date for submitting any remaining work still open for the semester. Let’s finish strong, Bombers! 💪 Don’t wait—get those assignments in on time! ✅ #BomberStrong #FinishStrong #MCMS

🚨 MCMS Athletic Events This Week 🚨 🏀 Monday, December 2nd 📍 Away @ Western Oaks 🕔 5:00 PM 7th & 8th Grade Boys and Girls Basketball 🏀 Tuesday, December 3rd 📍 Home vs. Hefner 🕔 5:00 PM 7th & 8th Grade Boys and Girls Basketball 🤼 Tuesday, December 3rd 📍 Wrestling @ Choctaw Dual 🕕 6:00 – 7:00 PM Let’s pack the gym and show our Bomber pride! 💛🖤 #BomberStrong #MCMSAthletics #GoBombers

🌟 Native American Heritage Month - Person of the Day: Louise Erdrich 🌟 Today we honor Louise Erdrich, an award-winning author and member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. Born in Little Falls, Minnesota, in 1954, Erdrich has spent her career weaving powerful, poetic stories that explore the Native American experience, family dynamics, and the connections between people and the land. Erdrich is one of the most acclaimed contemporary Native American authors. Her debut novel, Love Medicine (1984), received the National Book Critics Circle Award and introduced readers to a multigenerational saga of interconnected lives on a fictional Ojibwe reservation. Her vivid storytelling has continued in works like The Beet Queen, The Round House (which won the National Book Award in 2012), and The Night Watchman (which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2021). Erdrich’s novels often reflect her dual heritage—her mother is of Ojibwe descent, and her father is German-American—while offering poignant critiques of colonialism, identity, and resilience. Her stories frequently feature strong Native women and tackle complex issues like land rights, justice, and cultural survival. Beyond her literary achievements, Erdrich is a passionate advocate for Indigenous communities. She owns Birchbark Books, an independent bookstore in Minneapolis that highlights Indigenous literature, voices, and art. Through her work, she amplifies the stories of Native peoples and inspires readers worldwide to understand and appreciate their history and struggles. Thank you, Louise Erdrich, for your powerful storytelling and dedication to preserving Native culture through your art. 📚✨ #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #PersonOfTheDay #LouiseErdrich #OjibweAuthor #IndigenousLiterature

Happy National Parent Involvement Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible impact of parents, guardians, and families who partner with our schools to support student success. Your involvement—whether volunteering, attending school events, helping with homework, or simply encouraging your child’s learning journey—makes a difference. We're building a brighter future for every student, one step at a time together. We have an exciting opportunity for our families through a series called Engage: Parenting with Purpose sessions. We invite you to attend Engage: Parenting with Purpose, a series designed to equip parents with effective strategies for fostering connection and empowerment in their relationships with their children. When: January 21st, 6:00–8:00 PM Where: The Learning Services Center, 4731 Judy Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73115 This eight-week program consists of two-hour sessions each week, focused on parenting approaches that strengthen the parent-child bond. During our time together, we will explore a variety of corrective strategies that promote positive communication and healthy discipline, while offering practical tools to help guide your child through life's challenges. Register by using this link: http://tinyurl.com/MidDelParentingWithPurpose We look forward to having you join us for this enriching experience! #mdpurpose #NationalParentInvolvementDay #OneDistrictOneFamily

🌟 Native American Heritage Month - Person of the Day: Dr. Lori Arviso Alvord 🌟 Today we honor Dr. Lori Arviso Alvord, the first Navajo woman to become a board-certified surgeon. Born in 1958 in Crownpoint, New Mexico, on the Navajo Nation, Dr. Alvord is a trailblazer who blends traditional Navajo healing practices with Western medicine, creating a holistic approach to patient care. Dr. Alvord grew up deeply connected to her Navajo heritage. She studied at Dartmouth College, where she was one of only a handful of Native American students, earning her degree in psychology. She later attended Stanford University School of Medicine, breaking barriers as a Native American woman in the medical field. Her work as a surgeon is groundbreaking not only because of her skill but also her dedication to treating patients with respect for their cultural values. Dr. Alvord incorporates Navajo teachings, such as harmony and balance, into her medical practice. She believes that emotional and spiritual health are integral to physical healing and often works with traditional healers to create comprehensive care plans. Dr. Alvord is also an author, sharing her experiences in her memoir, The Scalpel and the Silver Bear. In it, she discusses her journey through medicine, the challenges she faced, and her commitment to healing in a way that honors her Navajo culture. Her inspiring story encourages us to embrace our heritage while pursuing our dreams and reminds us of the importance of compassion in any field. Thank you, Dr. Alvord, for your contributions to medicine and your community! 🩺🌎 #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #PersonOfTheDay #LoriArvisoAlvord #Trailblazer #HolisticHealing

🌟 Native American Month Person of the Day: Mary Golda Ross 🌟 Today we honor Mary Golda Ross, a trailblazer in STEM and the first Native American female engineer! A proud Cherokee Nation citizen, Ross was born in 1908 in Park Hill, Oklahoma, into a family that cherished education and achievement. 📚 Educational Excellence: Ross earned her mathematics degree from Northeastern State College in Tahlequah at just 20 years old and later obtained a master’s degree in mathematics from Colorado State Teachers College. 🚀 Aerospace Pioneer: In 1942, Ross joined the prestigious Lockheed Aircraft Corporation. She became a key figure in the classified "Skunk Works" division, where she worked on top-secret projects, including the development of interplanetary space probes and innovations that supported space exploration. 🌌 Advancing Frontiers: Ross contributed to the design of missile systems and worked on early studies for spacecraft like the Apollo program. Her work played a critical role in shaping the future of space exploration. 📖 Advocate for Education: After retiring, Ross became a vocal advocate for encouraging young women and Native Americans to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). 💫 Mary Golda Ross broke barriers and paved the way for countless others. Her brilliance and determination remind us of the boundless potential of perseverance and knowledge! #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #Trailblazer #MaryGoldaRoss #WomenInSTEM

🎉 Congratulations, Bombers! 🎉 A huge shoutout to Dakota Cook and Milo Rogers, who placed 1st and 2nd in the FCCLA District South 5 STAR competition! They’ll be advancing to Regionals, and we couldn’t be prouder of their achievements. We also want to celebrate the amazing efforts of the whole team: Kasharri Royal, Dakota Cook, Adilynn Hamilton, and Milo Rogers. You’re all incredible examples of Bomber pride and dedication! ✈️💛🖤 Let’s cheer them on as they continue to shine! 🌟 #BomberPride #FCCLA #GoBombers

🌟 Person of the Day: Eliza “Lyda” Burton Conley 🌟 Standing before the Supreme Court, Eliza “Lyda” Burton Conley fought to protect her ancestors’ burial ground, becoming the third woman and the first Native American to argue a case before the nation’s highest court. Known as the Guardian of the Huron Indian Cemetery, Conley’s battle was not just legal—it was deeply personal. Born between 1868 and 1869 on the Wyandotte Reservation in Kansas, Conley was a trailblazer long before women could vote. She was a lawyer, educator, telegraph operator, and Sunday school teacher. Determined to safeguard the cemetery where her mother, sister, and hundreds of Wyandotte ancestors rested, she built “Fort Conley” at its entrance with her sister Helena. Armed with a shotgun, they guarded the cemetery day and night, refusing to let development erase their history. In 1910, Conley argued her case before the Supreme Court, defending the Wyandotte’s treaty rights. Though she lost the case, her unwavering dedication inspired change. Thanks to her efforts, the cemetery was protected in 1913 by Senator Charles Curtis and later added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. In 2017, it became a National Historic Landmark, ensuring its preservation forever. Eliza Conley’s courage and determination remind us of the power of standing up for what’s right, no matter the odds. She rests today in the Huron Indian Cemetery alongside her sister and the ancestors she fought so fiercely to protect. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #MCMS #ElizaConley #WyandotteStrong

Good morning Mid-Del Families, Due to ongoing weather threats this morning that would impact the morning drive and bus routes, we have canceled school for today, November 18, 2024. This is an inclement weather day, NOT a virtual day. Stay safe!