Muskogee Public Schools

Fall into October with Mendenhall Minutes! 🍁

Superintendent Dr. Mendenhall shares this month’s updates, celebrations, and news from across Muskogee Public Schools. 💚

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Here is a snippet of our Instructional Calendar for October:

- Oct. 3 - Homecoming - No School
- Oct. 10 - End of 1st Term
- Oct. 13-14 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Oct. 16-17 - Fall Break - No School

To view the full 2025-26 Instructional Calendar, visit https://www.muskogeeps.org/o/mps/page/instructional-calendars

History was made today at Muskogee High School! 💚 The access road, E. Shawnee Road, in front of MHS is now officially Rougher Road. Thank you to our students, MPS administration, City of Muskogee officials, and community members who joined us for this exciting celebration. What a perfect way to kick off Homecoming week!

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Join us next Friday, October 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM for the Muskogee High School Homecoming Parade! Celebrate this year’s theme, Rougher Road Trip, as the parade rolls through Downtown Muskogee along Broadway St.! 💚

Creek Elementary's Annual Transportation Day! 🚒🚓🚑 Students explored vehicles up close and learned about the important jobs that keep our community moving. A huge thank you to all the guests who made it so exciting and educational!

We are proud to celebrate Elizabeth Salas, who has been recognized as the EduSkills Multilingual Educator of the Year! 🎉

This award honors educators who go above and beyond to create inclusive, dynamic learning environments. Mrs. Salas’ dedication to fostering linguistic diversity and empowering students to embrace multilingualism is truly inspiring.

She was chosen for this incredible recognition out of 29 nominees from districts across Oklahoma and nearly 2,000 educators casting votes!

Congratulations, Mrs. Salas, and thank you for the positive impact you continue to make for our students and community! 💚

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Science is happening all across our district! From experiments to exploration, our students are discovering the world around them. 💚

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Happy National IT Professionals Day! 🎉

Today, we celebrate the amazing IT professionals who keep our schools and district running smoothly, from the district office to every classroom.

MPS has an amazing tech team! Their work behind the scenes ensures students can learn, teachers can teach, and our schools stay connected. Thank you for all you do!

Rougher Road Trip!!! 💚 The Muskogee High School Homecoming Parade is rolling into Downtown Muskogee along Broadway St. on October 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM! Mark your calendars and come celebrate with us! 🎉

Our students and community came together downtown this morning for the Patriotic Parade, showing unity, celebrating our country, and honoring those who serve. On this September 11, we pause to remember, reflect, and stand together in gratitude. 🇺🇸

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Congratulations to our Muskogee High School students who were recognized with the prestigious U.S. Naval Academy Challenge Coin! The Coin is a symbol of recognition, tradition, and leadership—presented to students who show strong potential as future leaders.

Perri Bartley, 11th Grade
Zuri Stewart, 11th Grade
Bryanna Maxwell, 11th Grade
Kassidy Jones, 10th Grade
Ardyn Hughey, 10th Grade

We are proud of these Roughers for representing MHS with excellence and leadership! 💚

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It’s GAMEDAY in Muskogee! Cherokee Elementary kicked off the morning with a pep rally, and the Roughers are ready. 💚

Join us tonight for our first home football game of the season — 7 PM kickoff vs. Rogers (AR)!

Rougher Village | Gates open at 6 PM
Tickets: At the gate - $7 Adults | $5 Students
Watch: Youtube.com/RougherTV/Live
Listen: 101.7 Okie Country

Our Early Childhood Center students spent a special morning with the residents at The Springs! 💚 Be sure to tune in tonight at 5:00 pm on KJRH - Channel 2 to catch the full story from Naomi Keitt.

We’re excited to share the first Mendenhall Minutes of the 2025–2026 school year! Each month, Superintendent Dr. Mendenhall will highlight important updates and celebrations across Muskogee Public Schools. 💚

Here is a snippet of our Instructional Calendar for September:

- Sept. 1: Labor Day - No School

To view the full 2025-26 Instructional Calendar, visit https://www.muskogeeps.org/o/mps/page/instructional-calendars

We are so back! 🔥💚 #GreenCountryClassic #TheMuskogeeWay

What a start! The first week of school is in the books, and the best is yet to come. 💚 Go Roughers!

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We’re honored that Muskogee Public Schools received the Beacon of Hope award at this year’s Hope Summit! Dr. Lisa Yahola, Executive Director of Secondary, and Donna Parker, Director of Federal Programs, proudly accepted the award on behalf of the district.

Thank you to the The Hope Summit for recognizing the work we do every day to support our students and community!

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💚 Thank you, William Barry Love Foundation! 💚 At tonight’s Board of Education meeting, the William Barry Love Foundation presented Muskogee Public Schools with an incredible $981,900 check to support our students. This generous funding will provide 10 reading and math interventionists and continue supporting several after-school programs—making a lasting impact on learning and enrichment opportunities across the district. We are grateful for this partnership and their commitment to helping every Rougher succeed!

School starts tomorrow, Roughers! Let’s make the 2025–26 school year the best one yet! 💚

You can find all Back to School info here: https://www.muskogeeps.org/page/back-to-school-central