Midwest City Beacon Education
Mid-Del unveils plans for multi-purpose facilities
School board asks architects to tweak design for Del City By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Mid-Del School Board reviewed designs for the multi-purpose facilities planned for all three high schools as part of ongoing bond projects. Architects with MA+ Architecture presented updated renderings and floor plans for projects at Midwest City, Carl Albert,…
Read MoreMid-Del Schools expands online education to adults up to age 30
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A new state law is giving adults a second chance to earn a high school diploma, and Mid-Del Schools is getting ready. Under Senate Bill 745, individuals up to age 30 will be eligible to complete their high school education through full-time virtual programs, starting with the 2025–2026 school…
Read MoreLongtime teachers’ union leader steps down
Craig ready for role as president of Mid-Del Education Association By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Lori Burris is not afraid to speak her mind. And that usually means, advocating for education and teachers in the Mid-Del School District. After more than a decade of full-time union leadership and more than three decades in education,…
Read MoreFederal funding freeze threatens more than $1 million in local school programs
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A federal funding freeze could cost the Mid-Del School District more than $1 million, potentially impacting student services, teacher training, and support for English learners. During a July 14 school board meeting, Superintendent Rick Cobb discussed the alarming consequences of the U.S. Department of Education’s delay in releasing federal…
Read MoreSchools expel cellphones
Mid-Del Schools adopt policy barring cellphones, personal electronics during school day By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Schools recently approved a new policy for student use of cell phones and personal electronics during the school day, a move prompted by new state legislation and aimed at reducing classroom distractions. Oklahoma Senate Bill 139 requires…
Read MoreMid-Del Schools partner with County for road project
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Drivers will have a little easier time getting in and out of Carl Albert Middle School and nearby sporting events. The Mid-Del School District is partnering with Oklahoma County District 1 to build an access road that will connect the parking lot west of Gary Rose Stadium and the…
Read MoreMid-Del Schools making progress on bond projects
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Summer break hasn’t meant a pause in construction in the Mid-Del School District. Crews are continuing to make headway on numerous construction projects funded through a $492 million bond issue, with work taking place across nearly every corner of the district. At Carl Albert Middle School, crews are working…
Read MoreMid-Del School Board approves budget amid economic uncertainty, federal funding concerns
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon It was a familiar story during Mid-Del School District’s budget hearing. Chief Financial Officer Jacqueline Woodard told the board of education that Mid-Del, like many others across Oklahoma, continues to grapple with the aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic and an evolving financial landscape. “I’m starting to sound like a…
Read MoreCarl Albert esports program growing
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert High School’s eSports team is finding success in just its third year. The Titans placed sixth placed in the state tournament through Oklahoma Scholastic Esports. “We only lost to Class 6A teams, but we would have been second in 5A based on points,” said Mitchell Gomez, esports…
Read MoreMid-Del Schools practice emergency preparedness
District leaders take part in family reunification training program By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon School is out for the summer. But faculty and administrators at Mid-Del Schools received valuable training on reuniting students with families following an emergency. About one hundred district leaders participated in exercises simulating a real-world emergency response and how they…
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