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Mid-Del celebrates graduation
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon OKLAHOMA CITY – Mid-Del Schools celebrated graduation for its three high schools last week at the Bennett Event Center at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds. Carl Albert and Midwest City held their commencement ceremonies on May 19. Del City’s was also scheduled to take place that evening but was postponed…
Read MoreMid-Del patrons, educators celebrated
The Mid-Del Education Association celebrated local patrons and educators during a National Teacher Day Reception May 6 at the Mid-Del Technology Center. Administrators from each school site selected a Patron of the Year for an individual, business or organization that supported their school and students this school year. The winners volunteered for school activities, donated…
Read MoreMid-Del Tech Students Excel at 2025 SkillsUSA Oklahoma State Championships
Mid-Del Technology Center students earned top honors at the 2025 SkillsUSA Oklahoma State Leadership and Skills Conference, bringing home multiple medals across a wide range of technical and leadership categories. Several students claimed first-place victories and will represent Mid-Del Technology Center at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference this June in Atlanta, Georgia. Among…
Read MoreRun for the Roses set for April 24
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Rose State College Foundation is hosting its annual Run for the Roses Derby April 24 at the Atkinson Heritage Center, 1001 N. Midwest Blvd. The Kentucky Derby themed night will be filled with live music, auction items, food, drinks and exciting games. A highlight of the evening is…
Read MoreSchools team up with YMCA for water safety
Soldier Creek students participate in swim class By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Students at Soldier Creek Elementary School learned important lessons last week. The school partnered with the Midwest City YMCA to teach students the basics of swimming and water safety. Second-graders took field trips to the YMCA to learn how to be in…
Read MoreMcCoy inducted into Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation Hall of Fame
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation last week welcomed the newest member to its Hall of Fame. Jamie McCoy, a former educator, teachers union president and Foundation board member, was inducted into the Hall of Fame during the Foundation’s annual banquet March 24 at the FNB Community Bank Ballroom at…
Read MoreMid-Del, Crutcho start sports co-op
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Students at Crutcho School will be able to participate in sports at Midwest City Middle School next year. The Mid-Del School Board recently approved an OSSAA application to conduct cooperative pilot activities between Mid-Del and Crutcho schools. Under the agreement, Crutcho students will be able to participate in Midwest…
Read MoreMidwest City Middle School celebrates Black History Month
Throughout the month of February, Midwest City Middle School celebrated the positive aspects of Black culture and Black people while instilling pride and empowering students with profound knowledge. Students and faculty wrapped up Black History Month with an assembly Feb. 28 showcasing what they’ve learned through the month. The assembly began with “Lift Every Voice”…
Read MoreExploring their creative side
Teacher uses grant to bring art and learning into classroom By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The creativity was flowing on Friday afternoon at Cleveland Bailey Elementary School. Second grade students transformed blank sheets of paper into colorful works inspired by graffiti artist and painter Jean-Michel Basquiat. They incorporated Basquiat’s primitive style and crown motif…
Read MoreBell to Bell, No Cell?
Rose State hosts discussion on plan to ban cell phones in schools By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Should cell phones be allowed in the classroom? It’s a question that’s been asked across the country including Oklahoma. State lawmakers are considering legislation that would prohibit students from using cell phones and smart watches during the…
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