Midwest City Beacon Education
New Rose State president shares vision
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Rose State College President Travis Hurst outlined his vision for the school during his first State of the College address on Sept. 30. The event was held at the FNB Community Bank Ballroom. It featured remarks from faculty, students, and regents before Hurst shared his plans for the future…
Read MoreStudents celebrate cultural diversity
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City High School students came together last week to celebrate culture and community. The school hosted its “Dances of Culture” program last week, featuring performances that honored Hispanic Heritage Month and other cultural traditions. The event was organized by the school’s S.A.F.E. (Students Advocating for Equity) group. S.A.F.E.…
Read MoreA chorus of gratitude
Alumni honor life and legacy of beloved choir director Brenda Mechling By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City and Carl Albert alumni recently gathered to honor longtime choir director Brenda Mechling, whose passion for music and teaching inspired generations of students. On Sept. 21, more than 80 former students from both Del City and…
Read MoreBomber Buddies bring out the heart of homecoming
When Midwest City senior football player Cayhon Graham walked into a Cleveland Bailey Elementary classroom earlier this fall, he thought he was just helping with Bomber Buddies, a program that connects high school students with younger children. What he didn’t expect was to walk out with a new friend. Lindsay Deline III, a pre-K student…
Read MoreCarl Albert teacher wins national Simple Modern contest
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert High School teacher Brianna Jennings was recognized as one of 10 winners in the nationwide Simple Modern Stock Your School competition. Jennings was selected from more than 3,200 nominations and received over 100,000 votes from across the country. The school celebrated the achievement Friday morning during a…
Read MoreTeachers approve new contract with raises
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Mid-Del Board of Education and the Mid-Del Education Association have finalized a new negotiated agreement for the 2025–26 school year, delivering salary increases, expanded stipends, and more classroom time for educators. Certified staff voted overwhelmingly to approve the agreement, with 517 voting in favor and just 12 opposed…
Read MoreDriven to make a difference
Mid-Del bus driver finds calling as a mental health advocate By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Katie Boateng didn’t find her career in a classroom or at a career fair — she found it behind the wheel of a school bus. Like many people, she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do after high school…
Read MoreMid-Del welcomes back teachers
School district hosts convocation, Cobb and Broiles recognized by Oklahoma County By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Public Schools launched the new school year Friday morning with its annual convocation, filling the Rose State College Performing Arts Center with hundreds of teachers, administrators, and community partners. The program blended celebration, recognition, and words of…
Read MoreNew teacher comes full circle
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon For Jasmine Cotton, stepping into her fifth-grade classroom at Barnes Elementary feels more like coming home than starting a new job. “Mid-Del has been super welcoming,” she said. “It feels like being at home, because I know a majority of the people here.” One of those familiar faces is…
Read MorePolice show school spirit
Wrapped SRO vehicles symbolize partnership with schools By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Public Schools and the Midwest City Police Department are putting their partnership on display—literally—with newly wrapped vehicles for school resource officers stationed at Midwest City and Carl Albert high schools. The vehicles, which feature custom designs unique to each school, were…
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