Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸
Across our district, students and staff are taking time to reflect on the significance of this day and the sacrifices made by so many.
To the veterans within our schools and throughout our community, thank you for your service, your strength and your unwavering commitment to freedom. We are grateful for you today and every day.
Across our district, students and staff are taking time to reflect on the significance of this day and the sacrifices made by so many.
To the veterans within our schools and throughout our community, thank you for your service, your strength and your unwavering commitment to freedom. We are grateful for you today and every day.
Sadler Arts Academy’s 7th and 8th graders hosted their annual Veterans Day Run this weekend at Depot Green in Muskogee’s Arts District to honor our active-duty and retired service members!
Thank you to the City of Muskogee, the Muskogee Running Club and everyone who came out to support this event and help make it a success!
Thank you to the City of Muskogee, the Muskogee Running Club and everyone who came out to support this event and help make it a success!
Congratulations to Jasmine Bates, a second-grade teacher at Cherokee Elementary, on being named OG&E’s November Power Educator of the Month!
We are proud of Ms. Bates and the care and dedication she brings to her students each day. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our Roughers!
Thank you to OG&E for recognizing outstanding educators and supporting public education in Oklahoma!
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We are proud of Ms. Bates and the care and dedication she brings to her students each day. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our Roughers!
Thank you to OG&E for recognizing outstanding educators and supporting public education in Oklahoma!
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A big thank you to Rob Frazier, Fort Gibson Chief of Police, and the Fort Gibson Police Department for donating a Dodge Charger to the Muskogee Public Schools campus police fleet!
We truly appreciate the generosity and support from our neighboring community. Partnerships like this make a difference, and we are grateful for their support of MPS and our students and staff!
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We truly appreciate the generosity and support from our neighboring community. Partnerships like this make a difference, and we are grateful for their support of MPS and our students and staff!
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Here is a snippet of our Instructional Calendar for November:
- Nov 23-27: Thanksgiving Break - No School
To view the full 2026-27 Instructional Calendar, visit https://www.muskogeeps.org/o/mps/page/instructional-calendars
- Nov 23-27: Thanksgiving Break - No School
To view the full 2026-27 Instructional Calendar, visit https://www.muskogeeps.org/o/mps/page/instructional-calendars
A little Halloween fun from across the district! Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃
What a year it has been for our Rougher Regiment! 🎶
At Wednesday’s OSSAA Regional Marching Contest, the band earned a Superior rating from all judges, a clean sweep of straight 1s! This achievement also makes them eligible for a Sweepstakes Award during concert season.
The Rougher Regiment has advanced to finals at every in-state contest they’ve attended this year and brought home the Class 2A Championship at the Bands of America North Texas Regional competition!
You can catch the Rougher Regiment performing their 2026 program, “Forged by Fire,” one more time this season at this Friday's home football game against Bartlesville at 7 p.m. at Rougher Village!
They’ll wrap up their marching contest season Saturday at the Oklahoma Bandmasters Association competition in Broken Arrow. Good luck, Roughers! 💚
At Wednesday’s OSSAA Regional Marching Contest, the band earned a Superior rating from all judges, a clean sweep of straight 1s! This achievement also makes them eligible for a Sweepstakes Award during concert season.
The Rougher Regiment has advanced to finals at every in-state contest they’ve attended this year and brought home the Class 2A Championship at the Bands of America North Texas Regional competition!
You can catch the Rougher Regiment performing their 2026 program, “Forged by Fire,” one more time this season at this Friday's home football game against Bartlesville at 7 p.m. at Rougher Village!
They’ll wrap up their marching contest season Saturday at the Oklahoma Bandmasters Association competition in Broken Arrow. Good luck, Roughers! 💚
2026 MPS District Showcase Recap!
Today, community members, staff, and students came together at Muskogee High School for our annual District Showcase, offering a firsthand look at the programs, opportunities, and facilities that make Muskogee Public Schools special.
The morning included the official ribbon cutting of our College and Career Center, tours of the College and Career Center, Rougher Innovative Academy, and Rougher Alternative Academy, and presentations highlighting the great things happening across our district. Guests also enjoyed lunch and a performance by MHS drama students.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event a success! We appreciate the opportunity to showcase the work happening across MPS and share how we're preparing Roughers for success!
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Today, community members, staff, and students came together at Muskogee High School for our annual District Showcase, offering a firsthand look at the programs, opportunities, and facilities that make Muskogee Public Schools special.
The morning included the official ribbon cutting of our College and Career Center, tours of the College and Career Center, Rougher Innovative Academy, and Rougher Alternative Academy, and presentations highlighting the great things happening across our district. Guests also enjoyed lunch and a performance by MHS drama students.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event a success! We appreciate the opportunity to showcase the work happening across MPS and share how we're preparing Roughers for success!
#TheMuskogeeWay
Today, as part of our 2026 District Showcase, we celebrated the official ribbon cutting of the College & Career Center at Muskogee High School!
Thank you to The Greater Muskogee Area Chamber of Commerce, our community members, MPS staff, and students who joined us to celebrate this exciting addition to our district. We’re grateful for the support of our community as we continue creating opportunities for Roughers to explore their options, plan for the future, and prepare for life after high school.
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Thank you to The Greater Muskogee Area Chamber of Commerce, our community members, MPS staff, and students who joined us to celebrate this exciting addition to our district. We’re grateful for the support of our community as we continue creating opportunities for Roughers to explore their options, plan for the future, and prepare for life after high school.
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Our students are learning that heroes come in all kinds of careers! 💚
To kick off Red Ribbon Week, our 3rd through 5th grade students at Creek Elementary are hearing from local community members about their careers, the choices that helped them get there, and the importance of making positive choices for the future.
From healthcare professionals to skilled trades and more, these Everyday Heroes are helping students see the many possibilities ahead of them.
Thank you to our community members for taking the time to share your stories and encourage our students to dream big!
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To kick off Red Ribbon Week, our 3rd through 5th grade students at Creek Elementary are hearing from local community members about their careers, the choices that helped them get there, and the importance of making positive choices for the future.
From healthcare professionals to skilled trades and more, these Everyday Heroes are helping students see the many possibilities ahead of them.
Thank you to our community members for taking the time to share your stories and encourage our students to dream big!
#TheMuskogeeWay
October is National Principals Month!
We’re proud to recognize our MPS principals and assistant principals who work hard every day to support our students, staff and families.
Thank you for all you do to make a difference in our schools. Join us in celebrating our principals and assistant principals this month!
Early Childhood Center: Jennifer Schuler
Cherokee Elementary: Latricia Dawkins
Creek Elementary: Dr. Stacy Miller
Irving Elementary: Katy Thomson
Pershing Elementary: Lisa Brown
Tony Goetz Elementary: Sarah McWilliams
Sadler Arts Academy: Ronia Davison
6th & 7th Grade Academy: Hunter Alexander, with Assistant Principals Andrae Freeman and D’Amber Desmuke Bunch
8th & 9th Grade Academy: Ryan Buell, with Assistant Principals Anayai Cooper and Lisa Charboneau
Muskogee High School: Kinsey Clark, with Assistant Principals Lynwood Wade and Chetan Munsell
Rougher Innovations Academy & Early College High School: Jennifer Kiser
Rougher Alternative Academy: Natalie Cloud
We’re proud to recognize our MPS principals and assistant principals who work hard every day to support our students, staff and families.
Thank you for all you do to make a difference in our schools. Join us in celebrating our principals and assistant principals this month!
Early Childhood Center: Jennifer Schuler
Cherokee Elementary: Latricia Dawkins
Creek Elementary: Dr. Stacy Miller
Irving Elementary: Katy Thomson
Pershing Elementary: Lisa Brown
Tony Goetz Elementary: Sarah McWilliams
Sadler Arts Academy: Ronia Davison
6th & 7th Grade Academy: Hunter Alexander, with Assistant Principals Andrae Freeman and D’Amber Desmuke Bunch
8th & 9th Grade Academy: Ryan Buell, with Assistant Principals Anayai Cooper and Lisa Charboneau
Muskogee High School: Kinsey Clark, with Assistant Principals Lynwood Wade and Chetan Munsell
Rougher Innovations Academy & Early College High School: Jennifer Kiser
Rougher Alternative Academy: Natalie Cloud
As part of this week’s staff professional development, MPS hosted the Lasting Impacts Forum at the Muskogee High School Performing Arts Center.
We were grateful to hear from retired educator Melony Carey, Sheriff Andy Simmons, former Mayor Wren Stratton and Dr. Ja’Corie Maxwell as they shared how Muskogee impacted their lives and careers. Thank you to each of our guests for taking the time to share their experiences with our staff, and to Valerie Ragsdale for serving as our emcee!
It was a great opportunity to reflect on the lasting impact educators have on their students and the Muskogee community. 💚
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We were grateful to hear from retired educator Melony Carey, Sheriff Andy Simmons, former Mayor Wren Stratton and Dr. Ja’Corie Maxwell as they shared how Muskogee impacted their lives and careers. Thank you to each of our guests for taking the time to share their experiences with our staff, and to Valerie Ragsdale for serving as our emcee!
It was a great opportunity to reflect on the lasting impact educators have on their students and the Muskogee community. 💚
#TheMuskogeeWay
Welcome back, Rougher Family! We hope you had a great fall break!
Before the break, our 8th & 9th Grade Academy students brought the competition and school spirit to the 2026 Powder Puff Flag Football Game! 🏈💚🎀
Before the break, our 8th & 9th Grade Academy students brought the competition and school spirit to the 2026 Powder Puff Flag Football Game! 🏈💚🎀
Hey, Roughers! 💚 Just a reminder that there will be no school Thursday, October 15, or Friday, October 16, for fall break. We will also be out Monday, October 19, for staff professional development. We’ll see everyone back in class Tuesday, October 20!
Another reminder for our Rougher fans: Varsity football is on the road this week! We hope to see you in Ponca City Thursday night. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.!
Have a happy and safe fall break! 🍂
Another reminder for our Rougher fans: Varsity football is on the road this week! We hope to see you in Ponca City Thursday night. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.!
Have a happy and safe fall break! 🍂
It was definitely a Fun Friday at Irving Elementary! 💚 We love seeing our Roughers show their school spirit!
CHAMPIONS! The Rougher Regiment brought home the Class AA North Texas Bands of America Regional Championship! 🏆
With 1st place finishes in Visual and General Effect, 2nd place in Music and an overall 1st place finish, our Roughers had an incredible day in Prosper, Texas!
Congratulations to our students and directors on this outstanding accomplishment! 💚
REMINDER: Parent-Teacher Conferences are this Monday and Tuesday, October 12 & 13, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at all school sites. For more information, please reach out to your child’s school.
You can catch Cheyenne, Ardyn and Brayden’s interviews tonight during 2 News’ Friday Night Live series from 6-7 p.m.!
We’re so proud of these student leaders and excited to see them representing Muskogee Public Schools!
Tune in to KJRH tonight and look for these three Roughers! 💚
We’re so proud of these student leaders and excited to see them representing Muskogee Public Schools!
Tune in to KJRH tonight and look for these three Roughers! 💚
What a fun week it’s been for our third, fourth and fifth grade students at Tony Goetz Elementary during this year’s Tony Goetz Leadership Academy!
This year’s Survivor theme made for an unforgettable leadership experience, with a visit from Dr. Scout Cloud Lee, a former contestant on CBS’s Survivor!
Dr. Scout shared her experience on the show, the challenges she faced and what she learned along the way. Students also had the opportunity to ask her questions about what it was really like to compete on Survivor and hear firsthand about her time on the show.
The fun continued with a full day of activities, where students worked together, tackled challenges and put their leadership skills into action through teamwork and problem-solving.
We’re so proud of these young leaders and all they brought to this year’s TGLA! 💚
This year’s Survivor theme made for an unforgettable leadership experience, with a visit from Dr. Scout Cloud Lee, a former contestant on CBS’s Survivor!
Dr. Scout shared her experience on the show, the challenges she faced and what she learned along the way. Students also had the opportunity to ask her questions about what it was really like to compete on Survivor and hear firsthand about her time on the show.
The fun continued with a full day of activities, where students worked together, tackled challenges and put their leadership skills into action through teamwork and problem-solving.
We’re so proud of these young leaders and all they brought to this year’s TGLA! 💚
Inside the October issue of Mendenhall Minutes: Celebrating a memorable Homecoming week, taking a closer look at our enrollment trends, highlighting the 2027 Alumni Excellence Awards, and sharing our October Save the Dates!