Our 6th & 7th Grade Academy Rock Band and Choir are spreading holiday cheer across the district with their festive tunes! 🎄✨ Thank you for sharing the magic of the season!

State Championship Game Day Info! Everything you need to know about the 6A-II State Championship is right here. Let’s pack the stands and support our Roughers! 💚🏈 #TheMuskogeeWay #TakeState

🌟 Rougher Royalty Spotlight 🌟 Meet Mrs. Elvira Smith, our amazing Spanish teacher at Muskogee High School Mrs. Smith is a shining example of positivity and leadership, always going above and beyond to brighten everyone's day. Her dedication to our students and passion for teaching make her an incredible part of the Rougher family. 💚 #TheMuskogeeWay #RougherRoyalty

We hope you had a great Thanksgiving break, Roughers! Just three weeks stand between us and winter break—let’s make every moment count and finish 2024 strong!

The Oklahoma Caring Van will be providing FREE flu immunizations for children this December. See dates and times below: December 5th: Muskogee HS: 9:00 am Sadler Fine Arts: 10:00 am Roughers Alternative Academy: 11:30 am Irving Elementary School: 1:30 pm December 9th: Ben Franklin 6th and 7th Grade Center: 9:00 am Pershing Elementary: 10:00 am Cherokee Elementary: 11:30 am December 10th: 8th and 9th Grade center: 9:00 am Tony Goetz Elementary: 10:00 am Creek Elementary: 11:30 am

Here is a snippet of our Instructional Calendar for December: - Dec 20: End of 2nd Term - Dec 23-Jan 3: Winter Break - No School To view the full 2024-25 Instructional Calendar, visit https://www.muskogeeps.org/o/mps/page/instructional-calendars

Rougher Nation, we're STILL undefeated! 🏆🏈 Last Friday, our Roughers came out on top in the playoff game, and now we're headed to the State Semifinals! Game Day: Friday, November 29th Kickoff: 7:00 PM Gates Open: 5:00 PM Location: Catoosa High School Tickets: Online: $7.00 (plus fees) at https://gofan.co/event/2338979?schoolId=OK24475 At the Gate: $10.00 (cash, credit, or debit). Note: Catoosa enforces a clear bag policy. Plan accordingly! Let’s pack the stands and TAKE STATE! 💚

MHS Playoff Bonfire & Pep Rally! Thank you, Rougher Nation, for coming out and bringing the energy. Let’s carry this fire all the way through the playoffs! 💚🔥 #TheMuskogeeWay #RougherPride

Pep rally at Cherokee Elementary this morning! 🎉💚 Join us tonight at Rougher Village for a home playoff game! 🏈 Game at 7:00 PM, gates open at 6:00 PM. Tickets: $10 at the gate or $7 online (for all, including students and seniors): https://gofan.co/event/2278839?schoolId=OSSAA #TheMuskogeeWay #RougherPride

Reminder: Muskogee Public Schools will be closed next week, November 25–29, 2024, for Thanksgiving Break. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday! 🍁

It’s JA in a Day! Muskogee High School students are at Tony Goetz Elementary today, teaching Junior Achievement lessons focused on financial literacy, work readiness, entrepreneurship, and so much more. Thank you to our high schoolers for helping build important skills in our young Roughers! 💚 #TheMuskogeeWay #JAinaDay

Letter from Dr. Mendenhall Regarding State Superintendent Video Sharing Directive

2024 MPS District Showcase Recap! This year’s District Showcase was an amazing opportunity to explore our campuses and see firsthand the incredible programs and facilities that make Muskogee Public Schools special! The day began at the Early Childhood Center at Grant Foreman, where attendees explored the light lab, art studio, playground, and 8-trike path. Next, we visited Muskogee High School’s welding program, featuring their new plasma table, followed by a stop at the FFA program. The tour continued at the Performing Arts Center with a performance by our talented drama team. After lunch, we capped off the day with the Rougher Regiment’s final performance of the year. Thank you to everyone who joined us—we can’t wait to do it again next year!

Thanks to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC), students at Irving Elementary had the opportunity to experience something special this morning! As part of their reading of Where the Red Fern Grows, they got to see two coonhounds in action and learn how they hunt coons in the wild. What an unforgettable hands-on learning experience! 🐾📚

EARLY RELEASE TOMORROW: All schools throughout the district will release early Wednesday, November 13, 2024. All Pre-K students will be released at 12:30 p.m. All kindergarten through 5th grade students will be released at 1:00 p.m. All 6th through 12th grade students will be released at 1:45 p.m. Daily schedules will be modified to allow students to meet with all of their teachers and have lunch before being dismissed for the day. After school transportation including bus routes and car lines will operate as usual but take place at earlier times. After school programming and activities will not take place. Parents should plan accordingly for childcare. Additional instructions for secondary athletes will be provided by school administration and coaches. For more information, parents should contact their child’s principal or coach.

Respect, honor, and gratitude—thank you to all veterans for your service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay

🏆 DISTRICT CHAMPIONS & UNDEFEATED! 🏆 For the first time since 1980, our Muskogee Roughers have finished the regular season undefeated at 10-0 and are crowned 6A-II District Champions! Now focused on one goal: bringing home the gold ball for a two-peat. Playoffs kick off November 22—let’s keep that spirit strong, Rougher Nation! 💚🏈

🌟 Inaugural Native Games! 🌟 Yesterday, Muskogee Public Schools had the honor of hosting the Inaugural Native Games! Students from Muskogee, Owasso, Sand Springs, and Broken Arrow competed in seven different events throughout the day. Congratulations to Owasso for taking home the Indigenous Warrior Cup! 🏆 We can’t wait to see this tradition grow as different schools host in the future! #TheMuskogeeWay #NativeGames #IndigenousWarriorCup

Do you remember your time navigating the streets of JA BizTown (previously known as Exchange City), or budgeting your way through JA Finance Park, or having JA curriculum delivered in your classroom as a student? If so, Junior Achievement of Oklahoma wants to hear your story! Whether you ran a business, discovered how money really works, or learned life skills that still guide you today—let's reconnect! This is Junior Achievement’s 17th successful school year serving Muskogee Public Schools. JA Community volunteers have served over 25,000 students the past 16 years and are on track to serve an additional 1,300 students this school year. Simply click the link, share your experience, and let’s celebrate the legacy of JA together! https://forms.gle/8B9AniunziLuBSjN8

Reminder: No School tomorrow for Election Day! District offices will also be closed. We will see you back in class on Wednesday!