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Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation launches “Do It All” fundraiser

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The Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation is partnering with Mid-Del School District to raise money supporting student participation in athletics, fine arts and academics. Executive Director Lindse Barks said the idea began more than two years ago after seeing other districts successfully encourage students to participate in multiple activities. “We want students to know they don’t…

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Tinker Elementary earns Oklahoma Purple Star School designation

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By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Red, white and blue are popular colors at Tinker Elementary School. But on Friday afternoon, the Patriots were decked in purple. The Mid-Del school celebrated earning the prestigious Oklahoma Purple Star School designation, recognizing its exceptional commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. The designation honors schools that…

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Finch joins Foundation Wall of Fame

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By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation welcomed the newest member to its Wall of Fame. James Finch was inducted into the Wall of Honor last week during the Foundation’s annual banquet at Rose State College. Finch, a 1976 Del City High School graduate and longtime banking professional, was recognized for…

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Carl Albert senior named to Academic All-State class

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By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert High School senior Lily Bryant has been selected as one of 100 Oklahoma public school students honored in the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence’s 2026 Academic All-State class, one of the state’s most prestigious academic recognitions. The class will be recognized at OFE’s Academic Awards Celebration on May…

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Mid-Del Schools launches teacher apprenticeship program

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District offers staff pathway to certification through on-the-job training and education By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Schools is giving current employees a new pathway to become fully certified teachers through its Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program. The program, called Mid-Del ROOTS, was created in response to ongoing challenges in teacher retention and preparation across…

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Mid-Del students answer Botball Challenge

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By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del elementary school students participated in the annual Junior Botball Challenge Feb. 26 at the Rose State College Lead Center. Barnes, Cleveland Bailey, Del City Elementary, Epperly Heights, Midwest City Elementary, Schwartz, Soldier Creek, Tinker, and Townsend were represented in the event. Students were tasked with completing nine challenges,…

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Midwest City Middle School evacuated after smoke reported

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Students and staff safely evacuated; HVAC malfunction blamed Midwest City Middle School was evacuated Wednesday afternoon after smoke was reported inside the building. Maj. David Richardson with the Midwest City Fire Department said a school resource officer called 911 around 2:22 p.m. after noticing smoke in the hallways. Fire crews responded and determined the issue…

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Big Idea Grants bring creative learning to classroom

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By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Teachers in the district will have new ways to inspire learning, thanks to the Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation. On Dec. 11, the Foundation awarded $29,000 in Big Idea Grants to 22 educators across the district. The grants support creative classroom and collaborative projects that encourage student ingenuity and innovation.…

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Fifth-grader finds his voice through technology, excels in Brain Bowl

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By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Max Williams has always had the ideas. The fifth-grader at Epperly Heights Elementary School just needed a way to share them. He was diagnosed early with a speech delay and spent his first years in special education while working with a high-tech AAC communication device, a tablet that helps…

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