Cherokee Elementary

Welcome back and Happy New Year, Roughers! January Mendenhall Minutes is here with highlights and key information as we begin the spring semester.

Save the Dates:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School: Jan. 19
Staff Professional Development/ MEA 1/2 Day - No School: Feb. 16

Check out the new look of Rougher Hall at Muskogee High School! We are excited to welcome everyone back on Monday, January 5, 2026! 💚 #TheMuskogeeWay

Here is a snippet of our Instructional Calendar for January:

- Jan 1: Winter Break - No School
- Jan 2: Professional Development for Staff - No School
- Jan 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School

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

A standing ovation for the 320 students who brought The Nutcracker to life at Sadler Arts Academy We are incredibly proud of the hard work that went into this year's production—a proud Muskogee tradition since 1996.

Holiday cheer filled the building this morning at the 8th & 9th Grade Academy! 🎄💚

Muskogee Christmas Parade 2025! 🎄 A wonderful way to celebrate the season with our community. #MuskogeeChristmasParade

Muskogee Christmas Parade 2025! 🎄 A wonderful way to celebrate the season with our community. #MuskogeeChristmasParade

Our Muskogee Early Childhood Center has transformed into Gingerbread Lane this year! Santa even stopped by this morning! 🎅✨

A big night in Rougher Village as both of our basketball teams took down Bartlesville! 💚🏀 The girls won 64–47, and the boys claimed a 58–48 victory. Here are a few highlights from tonight’s games!

Our 6th & 7th Grade Academy Choir and Rock Band are out and about spreading holiday cheer across the district today! 🎄🎶

Tony Goetz Elementary is getting ready for their Christmas Chute! Check out these festive decorations! 💚🎁

What a wonderful afternoon at Irving Elementary! We are so proud and appreciative of our amazing students and staff. 💚✨

Snowflakes and big smiles in Muskogee this morning! 💚❄️

Winter weather season is here! ❄️ Muskogee Public Schools wants to remind families to be prepared and stay informed as temperatures drop and travel conditions change. The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. If school delays or closures are necessary, announcements will be made through our official communication channels: - Facebook.com - Muskogee Public Schools - Instagram @muskogeeschools - Muskogeeps.org - KJRH Channel 2 — kjrh.com - KOTV Channel 6 — newson6.com - KTUL Channel 8 — ktul.com - KOKI Fox23 — fox23.com - Radio: Okie Country 101.7

Inside the December issue of Mendenhall Minutes: Highlights from our District Showcase, end-of-semester celebrations, and important Winter Break reminders! 🎄❄️

Save the Dates:
Winter Break: Dec. 22 – Jan. 1
Professional Development for Staff: Jan. 2
Students Return: Jan. 5

Here is a snippet of our Instructional Calendar for December:

- Dec 19: End of 2nd Term
- Dec 22-Jan 2: Winter Break - No School

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

Happy Thanksgiving from Muskogee Public Schools! We are so thankful for our students, staff, families, and community! 💚

A huge THANK YOU to the Muskogee Church of Christ for supporting our students and families this holiday season! Their generous donation of 60 Thanksgiving baskets will support students in the McKinney-Vento program, students who are doubled up, and independent students across our district.

We also appreciate our MPS Technology Department for teaming up with our family liaison and social workers to help distribute the baskets today.

We are grateful for our community and the continued support of Muskogee families. 💚

#TheMuskogeeWay

Reminder: Muskogee Public Schools will be closed next week, November 24–28, 2024, for Thanksgiving Break. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday! 🍁