Rougher Innovations Academy

Service in action! Our Muskogee 8th & 9th Grade Academy Student Council is preparing dinner this evening at the Gospel Rescue Mission.

Look at these smiling faces at Irving Elementary ! 💚

Fourth-grade students at Irving Elementary are putting their STEM learning into action using materials made possible through a grant from the Education Foundation of Muskogee!

Learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door! Students at the Early Childhood Center are exploring, creating, and discovering in their Outdoor Classroom—made possible through the Little Explorers Outdoor Classroom grant from the Education Foundation of Muskogee!

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