REMINDER: No school for Spring Break, March 13-20, 2026!

We hope you have a fun and safe break, and we look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Monday, March 23, 2026.
3 days ago, Muskogee Public Schools
Spring Break
Last night, Muskogee Public Schools recognized Bobby Jefferson for his years of dedicated service to our district.

Jefferson served 33 years with Muskogee Public Schools and was a member of the MPS Board of Education from 2016–2026. We are grateful for his leadership, commitment, and the lasting impact he has made on our students, staff, and community.

Thank you, Mr. Jefferson, for your service to Muskogee Public Schools.
4 days ago, Muskogee Public Schools
Board of Education
Our Lady Roughers basketball team is headed to the State Tournament in OKC! 🏀🏆 Let’s wish them the best of luck as they compete for the GOLD. We are so proud of these student-athletes and can’t wait to see them represent Muskogee at the big house! Go Roughers!
5 days ago, Muskogee Public Schools
Lady Roughers Baskebtall Team
Lady Roughers Baskebtall Team
Lady Roughers Baskebtall Team
Lady Roughers Baskebtall Team
Lady Roughers Baskebtall Team
Lady Roughers Baskebtall Team
Lady Roughers Baskebtall Team
Lady Roughers Baskebtall Team
Lady Roughers Baskebtall Team

Muskogee Public Schools is proud to celebrate Stacy Leeds, a 1990 graduate of Muskogee High School, who has been named the new president of the University of Tulsa.

While at Muskogee High School, Leeds excelled in both academics and athletics before continuing her academic and athletic career at Washington University in St. Louis. She went on to build a remarkable career in law and higher education, becoming the first Indigenous woman to serve as a law school dean and holding leadership roles at universities across the country.

A former Cherokee Nation Supreme Court Justice and 2015 inductee into the Muskogee Athletic Hall of Fame, Leeds was also previously honored with the Muskogee Public Schools Alumni Excellence Award for Professional Achievement.

We are proud to call her a Rougher and celebrate this incredible achievement. Congratulations, President Leeds!

5 days ago, Muskogee Public Schools
Stacy Leeds
We had a blast celebrating Read Across America last week! Check out these students at Sadler Arts Academy dressed up as their favorite Dr. Seuss characters! 📚
5 days ago, Muskogee Public Schools
Read Across America
Read Across America
Read Across America
Read Across America
We’re celebrating Maintenance Appreciation Day at Muskogee Public Schools!

Thank you to our incredible maintenance team for the hard work you put in every day to keep our schools safe, clean, and running smoothly for our students and staff. We appreciate everything you do!
9 days ago, Muskogee Public Schools
Maintenance Appreciation Day
REMINDER: Parent/Teacher Conferences are this Monday and Tuesday, March 9th & 10th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at all school sites. For more information, please reach out to your child's school.
9 days ago, Muskogee Public Schools
Parent Teacher Conferences
This morning, Dr. Mendenhall spent some time at Cherokee Elementary celebrating Read Across America. There is nothing better than seeing our youngest Roughers excited about books and storytelling! 📚✨
10 days ago, Muskogee Public Schools
Dr. Mendenhall Reading
Dr. Mendenhall Reading
Dr. Mendenhall Reading
Dr. Mendenhall Reading
Our Early Childhood Center is having so much fun celebrating Read Across America this week! It just so happened to be Wacky Wednesday too, so if you spot some crazy hair, know it’s all part of the fun. A big thank you to our amazing teachers, staff, and families for making learning so much fun! 💚
11 days ago, Muskogee Public Schools
Read Across America
Read Across America
Read Across America
Read Across America
Read Across America
Read Across America

What a fantastic evening at Trivia Night! 🎉

A huge congratulations to our winners:

1st Place – Advantage Controls
2nd Place – OG+E
3rd Place – Connors State College
Consolation Medalists – Shedden Trust

A special thank you to the Education Foundation of Muskogee for hosting such a fun and successful event in support of our students and staff.

We’re grateful to all of our teams, sponsors, and supporters who made the night one to remember!

12 days ago, Muskogee Public Schools
Trivia Night
Trivia Night
Trivia Night
Such a fun day celebrating Read Across America at Creek Elementary! 📚✨ We loved having Addison Rouse, Miss NSU, read to our students. It’s so special for our kids to meet inspiring leaders from our community and see all the different paths they can take in the future!
12 days ago, Muskogee Public Schools
Read Across America
Read Across America
Read Across America
Read Across America
Read Across America
Read Across America
Inside the March issue of Mendenhall Minutes: Celebrating Read Across America, student performances, basketball regional wins, and spring break reminders!

Save the Dates:
Parent/Teacher Conferences – March 9–10
End of 3rd Term – No School – March 13
Spring Break – No School – March 16–20
13 days ago, Muskogee Public Schools
Mendenhall Minutes March 2026
So proud of our students from Tony Goetz Elementary who visited the Education Service Center to compete in a Shark Tank–style round of The Amazing Shake!

From confident introductions to challenging questions, these students showcased impressive leadership skills and professionalism.

Even more exciting, these students — along with other Amazing Shake participants — will travel to the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, for a leadership academy experience that will continue to grow their skills and confidence!
17 days ago, Muskogee Public Schools
Tony Goetz Students
Tony Goetz Students
Tony Goetz Students
Tony Goetz Students
Tony Goetz Students
Tony Goetz Students
Tony Goetz Students
Tony Goetz Students
A little sneak peek into Muskogee High School's musical, Newsies! 🗞️

Our cast brought the energy, the talent, and the heart — and this is just a glimpse of what’s in store. Trust us… you do NOT want to miss this show.

There’s still time to grab your tickets! Tickets are $12 at mps.booktix.com

- Thursday, February 26 – 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, February 27 – 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, February 28 – 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, March 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Come see these incredible students light up the stage at the Muskogee High School Performing Arts Center! ✨
18 days ago, Muskogee Public Schools
Musical
Musical
Musical
Musical
Musical
Musical
Musical
Musical
Musical
Musical
When educators come together, great things happen.💚

#TheMuskogeeWay
19 days ago, Muskogee Public Schools
Meetings
Meetings
Meetings
Meetings
Meetings

It’s #PublicSchoolsWeek, and we want to take a moment to thank our amazing employees, students, families, and community for always supporting Muskogee Public Schools.

We are a family, and we are #PublicSchoolProud!

20 days ago, Muskogee Public Schools
Public School Proud
Rougher Hall is officially complete at Muskogee High School! 💚

We are proud of this refreshed space that reflects the tradition, pride, and excellence of Rougher Nation. We can’t wait to see it filled with new memories for years to come.

#TheMuskogeeWay
24 days ago, Muskogee Public Schools
Rougher Hall
Rougher Hall
Rougher Hall
Rougher Hall
Rougher Hall
We’re proud to share that Muskogee Public Schools has been named Best in Class for 2026 by Cenergistic, our district’s energy-savings program.

In celebration of the award, Cenergistic presented a $2,500 check to the Education Foundation of Muskogee.

A special thank you to John Rich, MPS Director of Operations, who works closely with our campuses and the Cenergistic team to help us operate efficiently and make the most of our resources. This recognition reflects a team effort across the district!
25 days ago, Muskogee Public Schools
Cenergistic
Congratulations to our MIT Robotics Team on a strong showing at State!

This past weekend, the Muskogee High School robotics team competed at the state tournament, finishing 13th overall. They were the only team all day to hold the No. 1 team in the state and the No. 7 team in the world under 200 points in a match!

MIT also earned 1st Place in the Sustain Award for excellence in sustainability, recruitment, and community outreach. We’re so proud of our team and their successful season!
26 days ago, Muskogee Public Schools
MIT Robotics Team
This week we’re celebrating National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day and are so thankful for our MPS Campus Police team. From keeping our campuses safe to supporting students and staff every single day, they make a real difference, and we appreciate all they do! 💚
27 days ago, Muskogee Public Schools
Campus Police Team