REMINDER: Meet the Teacher & Schedule Pick-up is TONIGHT from 4:30-6:30 PM at all school sites. See you then, Roughers!

ROUGHER RALLY '24 🌟💚📚 This morning, we welcomed all teachers and employees to kick off the school year! A huge thank you to Miss Oklahoma 2024, Ms. Lauren Frost for inspiring us all, and to TTCU Federal Credit Union for presenting our check. See you on Wednesday for the first day of school!

We recently received our School Pride® donation from TTCU Federal Credit Union for the first half of 2024. Thank you for using your TTCU School Pride® debit card and giving back to our district! If you don't have one, get yours today! #ttcuSchoolPride

The countdown is on! The first day of class is just one week away. Join us for Meet the Teacher Night & Schedule Pick-up on Tuesday, August 13, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. School officially starts on Wednesday, August 14!

Muskogee Public Schools is offering FREE breakfast and lunch daily to every student this 2024-25 school year! 🍎🥪

Welcome to the Rougher Family! 💚 Today, we hosted our new employee orientation, where we warmly welcomed our amazing new teachers. A big thank you to TTCU Federal Credit Union for sponsoring breakfast to kick off the day!

Muskogee Public Schools families, We want to make all families at Cherokee Elementary, Creek Elementary, Tony Goetz Elementary, the 6th & 7th Grade Academy, and the 8th & 9th Grade Academy aware that the previous after-school program funding ended on June 30, 2024, and this program is no longer available. However, we are pleased to announce that Pershing Elementary has been awarded a grant to offer after-school programming for the 2024-2025 school year. This program will be exclusive to Pershing students. We know this transition may be challenging, and we appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to provide the best possible options for our students. We will notify Pershing students and their families with more details about the new program and enrollment soon. Thank you for your continued support of MPS!

MPS Administrative Retreat 2024! This week, our administrators came together to explore the theme of hospitality. A big thank you to our guest speaker, Lonnie Barker, for sharing valuable insights that will help us create a welcoming environment for our school community. We also enjoyed a day of team building, strengthening our bonds and preparing for the year ahead. We’re excited to kick off the 2024-2025 school year! #TheMuskogeeWay

Reminder: 16th Annual John Watson QB Club Challenge Today! This event honors the legacy of Mr. John Watson, who had a passion for giving back to our community, especially focusing on schools and extracurricular activities. Through his generous support, Mr. Watson and Economy Pharmacy have made this a tradition. Let’s continue to show our support and help raise funds for our students! Muskogee High School: Economy Pharmacy East Side 11am-1pm TODAY Come out and support our students, and help them raise lots of money! Thank you, Muskogee, for your continued support! Go Roughers!💚

Congratulations to our Hope Summit 2024 honorees! Wendy Walker, District Parent Liaison, received the Champion of Children Award, and Lisa Charboneau, Principal at Rougher Alternative Academy, was honored with the Educator of Excellence Award. 🌟 Your dedication and impact on our community is truly inspiring. Thank you both for all you do!

Muskogee Public Schools Families, As we gear up for another exciting school year, we want to inform you about school supplies for the 2024-2025 academic year. The district has purchased school supplies for this upcoming school year. Here are the supplies provided by the district: - Elementary students: crayons, folders, markers, pencils, paper, scissors, glue, highlighters, disinfectant wipes, and tissues. - Secondary students: folders, pencils, pens, expo markers, scissors, paper, sharpies, highlighters, post-its, ziplocks, tape, disinfectant wipes, and tissues. Teachers might have wish lists for additional supplies on the first day of school. Your support in fulfilling these wish lists will be greatly appreciated and will help ensure our students have everything they need for a successful year. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. Let’s make this school year the best one yet! 🌟

Meet the Teacher & Schedule Pick-Up Night! Join us on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from 4:30-6:30 PM at all school sites for our annual Meet the Teacher and Schedule Pick-Up. Students and parents can meet educators, pick up class schedules, and explore the schools. We look forward to welcoming our students and families as we start the new school year!

Reminder, Roughers! Don't forget to download our new school app before school starts in August! Stay connected with easy access to announcements, calendars, events, documents and more. Download on the App Store or Google Play today!

We are hiring! It's not too late to apply for this upcoming school year! We're currently seeking individuals for the following positions: Early Childhood Teacher Elementary Teacher English Teacher Physical Education Teacher Special Education Teacher Foreign Language Teacher Mathematics Teacher Certified Monitor Behavioral Specialist Career and College Counselor School Counselor Speech Language Pathologist Custodian Food Server Bus Driver Bus Monitor Groundskeeper Painter/ Paper Hanger Heat/Air Mechanic Apply today! Use the Muskogee Employment Opportunities link below or the QR-Code provided on the graphic. https://www.applitrack.com/mpsi20/onlineapp

Muskogee Public Schools Indian Education Backpack and School Supply Giveaway. First come, first serve basis. Any 9th-12th grade students that would like to volunteer to help will be able to use these hours towards Rougher 300, we will provide lunch. Students can email Chris at the email on the bottom on the giveaway flyer and I will add them to the volunteer list.

What a fun summer it’s been with Rougher Rise 4.0! Our students had an absolute blast participating in a variety of activities and field trips. A huge thank you to our amazing staff and students for making this summer program a memorable success! We can't wait to see everyone again next summer.💚 #TheMuskogeeWay #RougherRise

NOW HIRING FOR THE 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR! Are you passionate about shaping the future generation? We're currently seeking dedicated individuals for the following positions: Certified Monitor Early Childhood Teacher Elementary Teacher English Teacher Physical Education Teacher Special Education Teacher Support Classroom Monitor Paraprofessional Teacher Behavioral Specialist Career and College Counselor School Counselor Speech Language Pathologist Police Officer Electrician's Apprentice Bus Driver Bus Monitor Groundskeeper Painter/ Paper Hanger Apply today! Use the Muskogee Employment Opportunities link below or the QR-Code provided on the graphic. https://www.applitrack.com/mpsi20/onlineapp

Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is now open! New enrollees must bring their birth certificate, immunization records, and 2 residency verifications. You can visit our enrollment office at 202 West Broadway, Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. If you need assistance please call 918-684-3722 or visit www.muskogeeps.org/page/enrollment-services.

📢 Important New Law and Policy Update 📢 We want to inform you about an important new policy regarding communication between MPS staff and students. This policy, based on House Bill 3958, was to be adopted by local school boards effective July 1, 2024. The MPS Board of Education approved this policy at the June 25th board meeting. Policy Overview: All MPS staff must only use the school-approved platforms listed below for communicating with students. Approved Communication Platforms: (1) School Email: Communication with students via school-provided email addresses is permitted. (2) Text Messages: Text communication is allowed only in groups with a minimum of 5 students and 2 MPS staff members. Text messages with fewer than 5 students must include the students' parents/guardians. Note: MPS intends to remove the text messaging option at the regular July board meeting and add new district-approved communication platforms. To view the full policy please use the link provided: Section 6: 106220 Staff Members and Electronic or Digital Communication https://www.muskogeeps.org/page/board-of-education

Attention All Students, Parents, and Staff: From June 29 through July 7, all District Athletic facilities will be off limits to students entering grades 6-12 due to the OSSAA Dead Period. During this time, there can be no contact between Coaches and Students, and no use of District athletic venues for athletic instruction, training, or participation. Coaches are allowed to perform maintenance tasks such as cleaning storage areas, mowing fields, and office work during this period. However, all athletic facilities will be completely off limits to all 6th-12th grade students to avoid negatively affecting eligibility for both Coaches and Students. Additionally, we will be refinishing gym floors at BFSA, AR, MHS, and Rougher Village gyms next week. These gyms will be off limits to all students and staff members. Thank you for your cooperation!