Midwest City Beacon Education
Voters approve $492.7M school bond issue
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Voters in the Mid-Del school district last week approved a $492.7 million bond package. All three proposals passed with more than 75% of the vote. “This is a game-changer for our district,” said Mid-Del Superintendent Rick Cobb. “There is so much we’re going to be able to do for…
Read MoreMid-Del School Bond Election preview
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Mid-Del School District is asking voters to approve a $492.5 million bond proposal on Oct. 10. The record bond proposal includes a variety of projects aimed at improving safety and security, school facilities, fine arts, and athletics. The bond proposal is divided into three separate propositions. The largest…
Read MoreSchool bond election set for Oct. 10
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Next week, voters will head to the polls to decide on a $492 million bond proposal for the Mid-Del School District. The record bond proposal includes a variety of projects aimed at improving safety and security, school facilities, fine arts, and athletics. The bond proposal is divided into three…
Read MoreTechnology, textbooks and transportation funding part of bond
Editor’s Note: This is the sixth and final part in a series of articles about projects included in Mid-Del School District’s upcoming $492 million bond proposal. The election is set for Oct. 10. By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Many of the projects included in the upcoming Mid-Del School District’s bond election include building projects…
Read MoreSchools looking for ways to handle behavioral issues
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del School leaders expressed concern about a rise in student behavior issues at schools. Superintendent Rick Cobb said the recent shooting at a football game and changes in behaviors since the pandemic have led to discussions about in school safety measures. The tone of those talks has changed drastically…
Read MoreNew Townsend Elementary planned in bond issue
Editor’s Note: This is the fifth part in a series of articles about projects included in Mid-Del School District’s upcoming $492 million bond proposal. The election is set for Oct. 10. By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Schools opened two new elementary schools nearly a decade ago. Soldier Creek and Midwest City Elementary School…
Read MoreElementary schools to get facelift in bond proposal
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth part in a series of articles about projects included in Mid-Del School District’s upcoming $492 million bond proposal. The election is set for Oct. 10. By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Elementary school facilities vary greatly in the Mid-Del School District. The district opened a pair of large new…
Read MoreSchools focus on healing
Mid-Del and Choctaw communities unite following tragedy By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del students and staff returned to school Monday following a fatal shooting at a football game. A 16-year-old Midwest City High School student was killed, and two others were injured during a shooting Friday night during a Del City – Choctaw football…
Read MoreFine arts practice and performance space upgrades part of bond proposal
Editor’s Note: This is the third part in a series of articles about projects included in Mid-Del School District’s upcoming $492 million bond proposal. The election is set for Oct. 10. By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Fine arts programs at Mid-Del Schools could see a big boost in the upcoming bond issue. District officials…
Read MoreSchools add weapon detectors at games, events
Mid-Del debuting new system Friday at Carl Albert football game By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Schools is upgrading safety and security measures for public events. The district is adding weapons detection systems at all high school football and basketball games as well as large fine arts events. Fans will be screened using the…
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