Muskogee Public Schools

You’ve seen it around town—now it’s time to hop on! The Read, Play, Talk Bus is officially opening its doors this Saturday, April 12, at the Farmer’s Market in front of the Civic Center from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Come explore the colorful space, pick out a book, and enjoy reading and playtime on the bus for the very first time. 📚✨Plus, don’t miss the FREE Children’s Book Giveaway starting at 9:00 AM—first come, first serve while supplies last! Check out the full summer calendar here: https://www.muskogeeps.org/page/read-play-talk

BIG NEWS: Allison Chavarria, math teacher at the Muskogee 8th & 9th Grade Academy at Alice Robertson, has been named the 2025 Oklahoma Middle School Distinguished Teacher of the Year by the Oklahoma-Arkansas Section of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA)! 🎉 This prestigious award is given every two years to just one middle school teacher per state in recognition of outstanding contributions to mathematics education. Honorees are selected based on project innovation, teaching philosophy, and recommendations from colleagues, students, and parents. Help us celebrate this incredible achievement and thank Mrs. Chavarria for the difference she makes every day! 💚 #TheMuskogeeWay

A BIG congratulations to our very own District Teacher of the Year and Cherokee Elementary's incredible teacher-librarian, Gina Batie, on being named a finalist for the Eastern Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Award through the Aeros Awards of Excellence! 🌟 Selected as one of just 10 finalists out of hundreds of nominees, Ms. Batie was nominated by Superintendent Dr. Mendenhall for her dedication, innovation, and the lasting impact she makes on students and our community every single day. We are so proud of you, Ms. Batie! 💚

Our 2nd and 3rd grade students from Cherokee Elementary are making waves! Thanks to a generous grant written by Muskogee Swim and Fitness Center, our students are participating in an exciting swim lesson program that aligns with our PE standards. These lessons not only teach essential water safety skills but also build confidence and support physical development. We’re so proud of our students for diving in and giving it their all! 🌊 #TheMuskogeeWay

GREAT NEWS: This week students from Sadler Arts Academy , the 6th & 7th Grade Academy, and 8th & 9th Grade Academy competed at the Regional Oklahoma History Day Competition at Northeastern State University, where 24 students advanced to compete at the state level in Oklahoma City! Congratulations to all! 🎉 #TheMuskogeeWay

Rougher RISE 5.0 Summer Enrollment Now Open! We are excited to offer a comprehensive summer school program again this year. The program is free to all students who attend Muskogee Public Schools and will be taught by our own MPS teachers and staff. We hope that you will consider enrolling your student in this years Rougher RISE 5.0! Please find the enrollment link and more information at https://www.muskogeeps.org/page/rougher-rise

Muskogee Roughers GO GREEN for Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month! 💚 We’re proud to stand in support of Cerebral Palsy Awareness alongside Kelly B Todd Cerebral Palsy & Neuro-Muscular Center! Thank you for your partnership and the incredible work you do for our community. #TheMuskogeeWay #jointhegreenteam

New Student Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is now open! 🌟 Get started here: https://www.muskogeeps.org/page/enrollment-services

Pre-K is an exciting time for kids, and we’re making the transition easier for parents with Pre-K Round-Up, an in-person forum at our Early Childhood Center! Join us on Thursday, April 24, or Tuesday, April 29, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. to learn more about enrollment, meet the staff, and get your questions answered. Children who turn four years old by September 1 are eligible to enroll as a 2025-26 Pre-K student. Get details here: https://www.muskogeeps.org/article/2080162

Welcome back, students and staff! We hope you had a great spring break! We are ready to finish the year strong. 💚 #TheMuskogeeWay

REMINDER: No school for Spring Break, March 14-21, 2025. We hope you have a fun and safe break, and we look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Monday, March 24, 2025!

Snow Make-up Days: Friday, May 23, 2025, and Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Mark your calendars! To view the full 2024-25 Instructional Calendar, visit https://www.muskogeeps.org/o/mps/page/instructional-calendars

Congratulations to Melody Cranford from Cherokee Elementary for being named one of Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas'(OERB - Oklahoma Energy Resources Board)Top Twenty Teachers of 2024-2025! 🌟 Ms. Cranford was chosen from over 1,200 nominations for her exceptional passion for teaching and her positive impact on students. To celebrate this incredible achievement, she was awarded a $5,000 check! We're so proud to have her as part of our Rougher family! 💚

Congratulations to our Muskogee High School students on their acceptance to Northeastern State University! We’re proud of your hard work and dedication. 💚🎓 #TheMuskogeeWay #FutureReady

UPDATE: Pending board approval next Tuesday, there will be no early release day next Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Students will follow a regular schedule.

REMINDER: Parent/Teacher Conferences are this Monday and Tuesday, March 10th & 11th 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.

>>>>> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <<<<<< March 6, 2025 Dear MPS Community, It is with deep sadness that I share the news of the passing of Mr. Louis Measurall, a permanent substitute teacher at Muskogee High School. Louis was a valued member of the Rougher family for the past seven years, dedicating his time and energy to serving our students since 2018. His unwavering commitment to his work and his passion for educating young minds made a profound impact on both students and staff alike. On behalf of the entire Muskogee Public Schools family, I offer my deepest condolences to Mr. Measurall’s family and friends. His memory will live on in the hearts of the many students and colleagues he touched over the years. We will be providing support services for students and staff as we navigate through this time of sorrow. I encourage everyone to lean on one another and reach out for help as needed. For more information or support, please contact Muskogee Public Schools at (918) 684-3700. Sincerely, Dr. Jarod Mendenhall Superintendent Muskogee Public Schools

#ReadAcrossAmericaWeek is in full swing here at MPS! With fun themed dress-up days and exciting guest speakers, our students are celebrating the joy of reading. Thank you to all of our volunteers for helping make this week special! 📚✨

Here is a snippet of our Instructional Calendar for March: - Mar 10-11: Parent/Teacher Conferences (Elem & Sec) - Mar 12: Early Release Day - Mar 13: End of 3rd Term - Mar 14-21: Spring Break - No School To view the full 2024-25 Instructional Calendar, visit https://www.muskogeeps.org/.../page/instructional-calendars

ALUMNI EXCELLENCE AWARD: Service to Muskogee Public Schools, Melony Carey Melony Carey is a member of the first graduating class of Muskogee High School in 1971. While in high school she was active in Student Council, Junior Classical League, and tennis. She attended the University of Oklahoma where she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Latin and classical studies. She returned to her Alma Mater in 1975 as the Latin teacher, also serving as chair of the Fine Arts Department for sixteen years. Carey moved to district administration as director of various programs including gifted and talented education, public relations, and director of secondary education. In all her career with the district spanned forty-two years. She continues to serve the district on various committees, including Education Foundation of Muskogee. Her commitment to Muskogee Schools and the Muskogee community includes serving on the boards of Three Rivers Museum, Main Street Muskogee, Muskogee Means More placemaking team, Muskogee STEAM Center, and serving as President of Founders’ Place Historical District and past chair of the Muskogee Historic Preservation Commission. She has worked hard to forge an inclusive Muskogee, honoring Muskogee’s rich past, and was recently made an honorary member of the Manual Training High School Class of 1964.