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! 💚
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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! 🌊
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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! 🎉
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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.
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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. 💚
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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
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.
#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
✨ Muskogee High School Presents the All-School Musical - The Wiz!✨
Don't miss this incredible show at the MHS Performing Arts Center! Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 PM, and Sunday at 3:00 PM.
Tickets are still available online at mps.booktix.com or at the door!
Due to remaining ice and snow on side streets and in parking lots, Muskogee Public Schools will be closed on Friday, February 21, for all Pre-K through 12th-grade students. This will be a traditional snow day with no distance learning required.
All after-school activities are canceled. Coaches and directors will provide updates on specific events as needed.
Enjoy the long weekend, stay safe, and we’ll see you back on Monday, Roughers!
Due to hazardous road conditions, Muskogee Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 20, for all Pre-K through 12th-grade students. This will be another traditional snow day with no distance learning.
All after-school activities, including any rescheduled events, remain canceled. Coaches and directors will provide updates on specific events as needed.
District leaders will continue to monitor the weather and assess conditions on a day-by-day basis.
Stay safe and warm, Roughers!
Due to continuing inclement weather, Muskogee Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, for all Pre-K through 12th-grade students. This will be another traditional snow day with no distance learning.
All after-school activities, including any rescheduled events, remain canceled. Coaches and directors will provide updates on specific events as needed.
District leaders will continue to monitor the weather and assess conditions on a day-by-day basis.
Please stay safe and take care!
Due to anticipated inclement weather, Muskogee Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 18, for all Pre-K through 12th-grade students. This will be a traditional snow day with no distance learning.
All after-school activities, including the regularly scheduled board meeting, are canceled. Coaches and directors will provide updates on specific events as needed.
No decision has been made about Wednesday at this time. District leaders will continue to monitor the weather and assess conditions on a day-by-day basis.
Stay safe and warm, Roughers! ❄️
