Muskogee Public Schools - Superintendent's Update from August 27, 2019

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Superintendent's Update from August 27, 2019

August 28, 2019

Student Reclamation Initiative team before heading out to make contact with students and families.

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Hofmeister to Keynote MHS Real Okie Leadership Experience March 29

MHS Announces 2023 Honor Graduates

March 2023 Health Clinics

NJCAA Tournament Ticket Information

March Early Release Day and Spring Break

MPS Announces ALICE Drills for Spring 2023

MHS Robotics Team Heads to State

Three MHS Students Score 30 or Higher on ACT

CLARIFICATION: February Early Release Day

MPS Adjusts February Instructional Calendar to Accommodate for Winter Closures

No School - 2/2/23

No School - 2/1/23

No School - 1/31/23

No School 1/30/23

MHS All-School Musical Presents “Emma, A Pop Musical," March 2-5

MHS Basketball Games Against Owasso Rescheduled for Thursday

MPS Announces College Tournament, First Large Event at New Rougher Village Arena

MPS to Host Mobile Health Clinic at Multiple Sites

MHS To Debut New Arena at Basketball Season Home Opener

January Early Release Day and MLK Holiday

MPS Invites Community to Attend Arena Ribbon Cutting and Open House

Oklahoma Caring Van to Provide Flu Shots for MPS Students

Tickets Available for Muskogee vs. Ponca City Football Playoff Game

MPS Invites Community to Attend District Showcase

Community Invited to Rougher Rally and Bonfire

November Early Release Day and Thanksgiving Break

Football Game Moved to Thursday Due to Forecasted Inclement Weather

MHS Air Force JROTC Ranks Third in State Color Guard Tournament

MPS Debuts New Rougher Dog Emoji

OSSAA Marching Band Contest Information for MPS Students, Staff, and Families

MHS to Host 13 Bands, 2,000 Students for OSSAA East Regional Band Contest

78 MPS Students to Represent Muskogee in Eastern District Honor Choir Concert Tuesday

MPS to Participate in County-wide Manufacturing Day

MPS Athletics to Recognize Hall of Fame Inductees at Thursday’s Football Game

October Early Release Day and Fall Break

MHS Homecoming Draws Excitement as Football, Band Maintain Winning Streak for the Season

Pride of Muskogee Debuts New Show Ahead of Competition

Sagely Honored with $2,500 Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance Grant

MPS 2022-23 Instructional Calendar Includes Early Release Days

MHS To Debut New Stadium at Football Season Home Opener

Oklahoma Caring Van to Visit Eight MPS Sites to Provide Immunizations

MHS Men’s Basketball to Host Inaugural Basketball Coaches Leadership Symposium

MPS Announces Free Breakfast and Lunch Program for the 2022-23 School Year

MPS Announces Back-to-School Information, School Supplies for Start of the School Year

Rougher Football Season Tickets Available for Purchase August 3

MPS Invites Community to Celebrate Huffer’s Retirement

MHS Student Graduates Air Force JROTC Cyber Academy

MPS to Hold Open Job Fair July 22

42 Students Accepted into Muskogee’s Early College High School Program

Kim Fleak Named Muskogee High School Principal

Rougher Rise 2.0 Bus Routes

Twenty-Three MHS CareerTech Students Earn Career Ready Certification

MPS Names Brandon Irby as Director of Communications and Marketing

MPS Offering Summer Food Service Program for 2022

Muskogee High School Graduation Moved to 7:00 p.m.

Muskogee Health Department Mobile Vaccine Van to Visit Irving Elementary

Student Success Celebrated at Superintendent's Academic Honors Banquet

Creek Elementary Named Imagine Reading School of Excellence

Schuler Named MPS Teacher of the Year

Crawley Named OASA District 10 Assistant Superintendent of the Year

Dawkins Named Roughers Head Boys Basketball Coach

Oklahoma Caring Van Visiting MPS May 3

Early Childhood Center 2022 Enrollment Open

MPS Names Mike Sisco as Director of Bands

Wade Resigns from Boys Basketball Post

Muskogee High’s Romero Heading to International Science and Engineering Fair

Alice Robertson - Rougher Round Up - Jan. - March 2022

Muskogee Public Schools to Move Virtual Friday, March 11

Fall 2021 Muskogee High School Honor Rolls Announced

Muskogee Public Schools to Remain Virtual Friday, Feb. 25

Muskogee Public Schools Remains Virtual for Thursday, Feb. 24

Muskogee Public Schools Announces Virtual Instruction Wednesday, Feb. 23

Muskogee High School All-School Musical Presents “Anastasia, the Musical”, Feb. 24-27

Six Muskogee Schools Receive State Department of Education Grants

MHS Robotics Team Heads to State Competition

Letter from Superintendent Dr. Jarod Mendenhall - February 7, 2022

Muskogee Public Schools Announces Snow Days for Thursday and Friday

Muskogee Public Schools Moves to Virtual Wednesday, February 2nd

Tony Goetz Elementary Named Character.org State School of Character

Arnold named OkMEA Young Music Educator

Parent University - Monday, January 24, 2022

Muskogee Public Schools to Return to In-Person Instruction January 24

Muskogee Public Schools Moves to Virtual Learning for Jan. 18-21, 2022

Rougher Round Up - Alice Robertson Quarterly Family Newsletter - Nov. 21 - Jan. 22

Superintendent's Video Update - January 14, 2022

8th & 9th Grade Academy at Alice Robertson 2021-2022 First Semester Finals Schedule

Muskogee Public Schools 6th-12th Grade Students Move to Virtual Learning Remainder of the Week

Muskogee 6th & 7th Grade Academy to Move to Virtual Learning Monday Jan. 10

Letter from Superintendent Dr. Jarod Mendenhall - December 16, 2021

Oklahoma Caring Van to Visit Nine MPS Sites to Offer Flu Vaccine

MHS to Return to In-Person Instruction Friday, Oct. 22

Muskogee High School Moves to Virtual for Thursday, Oct. 21

October Employees of the Month Recognized

MHS to Return to In-Person Instruction Friday, Oct. 8

MHS Shifts to Virtual Instruction for Thurs., Oct 7, 2021

MHS to Remain In-Session Following a Water Line Break on Campus

Statement Regarding Safety Issue at 8th & 9th Grade Academy

Muskogee Public Schools to Require Masks

Rougher Football Travels to Arkansas to Conclude Non-District Slate

Oklahoma Caring Van to Visit Three MPS Sites to Provide Immunizations

Superintendent's Video Update - September 2, 2021

New Game Day Policies for Varsity Football Games at Indian Bowl

Letter from Superintendent Dr. Jarod Mendenhall - August 26, 2021

MHS Hosting Tailgate Party

ACT Test to be Offered for FREE for MHS Students October 5

MPS 2021-2022 Wireless Hotspot Application

Back to School and Meet the Teacher Events Scheduled

Rougher Season Tickets on Sale to the General Public Beginning August 17

Muskogee Athletics to Host Back to Sports Night

Board of Education Approves 2021-2022 Return to Learn Plan

2021-2022 Return to Learn Plan to Be Presented at Aug. 10 Board of Education Meeting

Letter from Principal Latricia Dawkins - 8/3/21

Letter from Principal Meleah Hoskins

2021 Varsity Football Season Tickets Renewals on Sale Tuesday

MPS to Provide a Number of School Supplies for 2021-2022

Superintendent's Video Update - July 14, 2021

MHS Air Force JROTC to Hold Orientation

Singler Named Head Varsity Baseball Coach

Kirkley Named to “20 Under 2” 2021 Class

May Employees of the Month Recognized

Muskogee Public Schools Summer Food Service Program

Muskogee’s Early Childhood Center Named National School of Character

April Employees of the Month Recognized

Two MPS Teachers Served on Oklahoma Academic Standards Writing Committee

Board Approves Grade Reconfiguration for Upcoming ‘21-’22 School Year

February and March Employees of the Month Recognized

Hall of Famer Dicus Named Next Muskogee Softball Coach

RYSA 2021 Basketball Registration Open

Cranford named February Classroom Hero

Muskogee Basketball Continues Postseason Play

Muskogee Students Participate in 2021 Regional Science and Engineering Fair

Muskogee Basketball Begins Postseason Play

Board of Education Approves Changes to 2020-2021 Instructional Calendar

MPS Updates MHS, 6th Grade Academy Plans

Muskogee and Greenwood will Kickoff in Week Zero

Muskogee Public Schools Announces Update Due to Winter Weather Storm

MPS Announces Response to Current Winter Storm

MPS to Remain Virtual for the Remainder of the Week Due to Weather

Due to Icy Forecast, MPS moves to Virtual for Wednesday, Feb. 10th

Due to Wintry Forecast, MPS moves to Virtual for Tuesday, Feb. 9

MPS Makes Changes to 2020-2021 Instructional Calendar

MHS to Return to In-Person Wednesday, Feb. 3

MHS, 7th & 8th Grade Academy Move to Virtual Instruction Jan. 27-29

Muskogee Early Childhood Center Recognized as State School of Character

MPS Response to Hiland Dairy Recall

Letter from Superintendent Dr. Jarod Mendenhall - Jan. 22, 2021

January Employees of the Month Recognized

7th & 8th Grade Academy Distributing Orientation Bags for Second Semester E-Learners

2021 Muskogee Varsity Football Schedule Announced

RYSA Requests Volunteer Coaches for Basketball and Cheer

Letter from Superintendent Dr. Jarod Mendenhall - Jan. 13, 2021

Tickets on Sale for OSSAA Regional Cheer Competition

Muskogee Names Travis Hill Head Football Coach

Muskogee Public Schools to hold Virtual Learning Jan. 4-8, 2021

MPS Librarians Selected for Jimmie Johnson Foundation Champions Grant

JV, Varsity Boys Basketball Versus Sand Springs Postponed; Girls Games Still On

E-Learning Environment Survey

MPS to Maintain Virtual Learning for Dec. 14-18, 2020

Twenty-Seven Students Named to All-State Choir from MPS

MPS to Extend Virtual Instruction through December 11

MPS Set to Close District Facilities Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 25

Muskogee, Head Football Coach Rafe Watkins Mutually Agree to Separation

Muskogee Public Schools Announces Positive COVID-19 Cases

Letter from Superintendent Dr. Jarod Mendenhall - Nov. 12, 2020

MPS Celebrates Veterans Day

MPS Statement Regarding Safety Issue at Muskogee High School

Muskogee Public Schools Announces Positive COVID-19 Cases

November Employees of the Month Recognized

Muskogee Public Schools Announces Positive COVID-19 Cases

Muskogee Public Schools Announces Positive COVID-19 Cases

Muskogee Public Schools Announces Positive COVID-19 Cases

Rougher Varsity Football Set to Prepare for Playoff Action

Muskogee 7th & 8th Grade Academy to Remain Virtual Through Nov. 6

Muskogee High School and Early Childhood Center to Remain Virtual Through Nov. 6

Muskogee Public Schools Announces Positive COVID-19 Cases

Muskogee Announces Basketball Ticket Sales

Muskogee Public Schools Announces Positive COVID-19 Cases

Muskogee Public Schools Announces Positive COVID-19 Cases

Muskogee Public Schools Announces Positive COVID-19 Cases

Muskogee Public Schools Announces Positive COVID-19 Case

Muskogee Varsity Football Games Versus Bixby, PC West Canceled

Muskogee Public Schools Announces Positive COVID-19 Cases

Updated Virtual Feeding Guidelines for Parents/Guardians 2020-2021

October Employees of the Month Announced

Muskogee Public Schools Announces Three Positive COVID-19 Cases

Muskogee Public Schools Announces One Positive COVID-19 Case

Muskogee Public Schools Announces Two Positive COVID-19 Cases

Muskogee Public Schools Announces Three Positive COVID-19 Cases

Muskogee Public Schools Announces Positive COVID-19 Case

Muskogee Public Schools Announces New Positive COVID-19 Case

Muskogee Public Schools Announces Positive COVID-19 Case

Muskogee Public Schools Announces New Positive COVID-19 Case

RYSA Flag Football Kicks Off Saturday, October 3

Muskogee Public Schools Announces One New Positive COVID-19 Case

Muskogee Public Schools Announces Four Positive Covid-19 Cases

Muskogee - PC West Varsity Football Postponed

MPS Statement Regarding Safety Issue at 7th & 8th Grade Academy

Muskogee Public Schools Announces Two Positive COVID-19 Cases

Update Regarding Muskogee Varsity Football versus PC West

Muskogee Public Schools Announces Three Positive COVID-19 Cases

Muskogee Public Schools Weekly COVID-19 Update for Sept. 15-20, 2020

Muskogee Public Schools Announces Two Positive COVID-19 Cases

Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) through Families First Coronavirus Response Act Information

Muskogee Public Schools Weekly COVID-19 Update for Sept. 8-14, 2020

2020 Muskogee Athletics Hall of Fame Class Includes Seven Former Standouts

Muskogee Public Schools Announces COVID-19 Case at MHS

Sixth Grade Academy Needs Assessment Survey

Muskogee Public Schools Weekly COVID-19 Update for Aug. 31- Sept. 7, 2020

Muskogee Public Schools Announces COVID-19 Case at Pershing Elementary

Roughers Kidz Quest for Virtual Days

Muskogee Public Schools Weekly COVID-19 Update for Aug. 24-30, 2020

Muskogee Public Schools Weekly COVID-19 Update for Aug. 17-23, 2020

Muskogee Public Schools Weekly COVID-19 Update for Aug. 11-16, 2020

Muskogee Public Schools Weekly COVID-19 Update for Aug. 3-10, 2020

Back-to-School Meet the Teacher and Schedule Pickup Information Announced

MPS Announces Last Day of Summer 2020 Meal Program

MPS Board of Education Approves Calendar, Later Start Date for 2020-2021 School Year

School Supplies to be Provided by District for 2020-21 School Year

MPS Indian Education Backpack Giveaway Scheduled for July 28-29

Message from Principal Dr. Reubin McIntosh - Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Summer Feeding Times and Locations Beginning July 1, 2020

Chromebook and Technology Return Set for June 29-July 1, 2020

Updates to Child Nutrition Summer Feeding

Four Muskogee Schools’ Promising Practices Certified by Character.Org

Indian Bowl added to MPS Meal Service, MHS Distribution Time Changed Beginning June 8

Summer Pride 2020

Muskogee Volleyball Tryouts Announced

Technology Return and Summer School Distribution Dates Announced for MPS

Alert for 10th Grade Parents with Recent Income Loss Regarding OKPromise

Student Personal Property Pick-Up Dates Announced for MPS Schools

Six Muskogee Students Among 2020 Oklahoma National History Day Winners

MPS Announces Changes to Meal Service Times and Additional Locations

Catlett Named Muskogee Public Schools Teacher of the Year

Distance Learning Letter for Parents from Dr. Mendenhall

Muskogee Public Schools Announces Drop-Off for Technology and Other School Issued Items

Athletics Uniform and Equipment Drop Off Dates Announced

Whittier and Tony Goetz Update/Plans

Distance Learning Letter from Tony Goetz Principal

Letter to Support Personnel

Distance Learning Letter to Parents from Principal Ronia Davison

ECC E-Learning Letter to Parents

Distance Learning Letter for Whittier Elementary

Distance Learning Parent Letter from Principal Karen Watkins

Letter to Pershing Families from Principal Meleah Hoskins

Update Regarding Meal Program - March 31, 2020

COVID-19/Coronavirus Information

Notice of Board of Education Emergency Meeting

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Child Nutrition Service - March 2020 Newsletter

Muskogee Athletics Announces Athletics Hall of Fame Nomination Deadline

Do's and Don'ts in Prevention of the Coronavirus

Muskogee Public Schools Qualifies Eleven for State at Regional Science and Engineering Fair

National School Breakfast Week - March 2-6, 2020

February Employees of the Month Recognized

Pershing Elementary Hosts February Events for their Students and Families

Feb. 13, 2020 - UPDATE - LOCKDOWN LIFTED - MHS and Harris Jobe on Precautionary Lockdown

Child Nutrition Service - February 2020 Newsletter

Muskogee Public Schools Announces Virtual School Day

2020 Rougher Football Schedule Released

Muskogee Public Schools Out Due to Winter Weather, Will Hold Virtual Day

Muskogee Names Travis Hill Associate Head Football Coach and Athletic Coordinator

Letter from Dr. Mendenhall Regarding Whittier Elementary

Education Service Center Open House on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020

Sadler Arts Academy Traffic Redirect

Rougher Youth Sports Academy Releases Basketball Schedule

December Employees of the Month Recognized

Child Nutrition Service - December 2019 Newsletter

6th Grade Scoop - Second Edition

RYSA Basketball Parent Meeting

Muskogee Schools Holding Drives for Donations to Benefit Community

CNS Newsletter - November 2019

November Employees of the Month Recognized

Information for Fans Regarding Muskogee Hosting Football Playoff Game

Rougher Varsity Basketball Season Tickets on Sale Monday

Whittier Elementary Walks the Yellow Brick Road to Healthy Choices

Sadler Arts Academy Hosts 7th Annual Veterans Memorial Run

2019 RYSA Flag Football Championships

Middle School Basketball Tryouts and Workouts Scheduled

Superintendent's Update from October 16, 2019

October Employees of the Month Announced

Fall 2019 Parent-Teacher Conferences Letter

Rougher Youth Sports Academy Flag Football Schedule

September Employees of the Month Recognized During Regular Board of Education Meeting

Rougher Youth Sports Academy Launches Partnership with MPS Athletics and Muskogee Police

Superintendent's Update from Sept. 5, 2019

Muskogee Athletics Announces 2019 Athletic Hall of Fame Class

Muskogee Public Schools to Host Substitute Orientation

Muskogee Public Schools Hosts Back-to-School Nights

Booster Club Officer and Head Varsity Coach Meeting

Muskogee JOM Hosts Backpack Giveaway

MPS Hosting Drug Testing and Physical Exam Day

MPS to provide School Supplies for Students in 2019

6th Grade Academy to Host Elective Selection Day

Rougher Football Season Tickets and Parking Passes Go On Sale July 15

OSSAA Summertime Dead Period Notice

June 2019 District Magazine Hits Mailboxes Throughout Muskogee

Four From MPS Recognized by AIM Educational Excellence Committee

Four Head Coaches to be Recommended for Employment

Letter from Dr. Mendenhall Regarding End of School Year

Muskogee Board of Education Approves Employment of Administrators for 2019-2020 School Year

School Changes Due to Flooding Across the Community

Berry Not to Be Retained as Boy’s Basketball Coach

District Employee of the Year and May Employees of the Month Honored During Board of Education Meeting

Muskogee Public Schools Summer Food Service Program

Muskogee Public Schools Summer School Offerings for 2019

Sadler Arts Academy Designated as National School of Character

2019 Muskogee Elementary Track Meet Results

MPS Students Compete in Oklahoma National History Day

May Child Nutrition Service Letter

Jason Parker named Director of Athletics at Muskogee Public Schools

Muskogee Public Schools New Athletic Director to be named Tuesday

Education Foundation of Muskogee Awards Over $29,000 in Grants to Teachers

Board of Education Approves Hiring of 6th Grade Center and Creek Elementary Principals, Director of Accounting

April Employees of the Month Recognized During Regular Board of Education Meeting

Board of Education Approves 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 Instructional Calendars

Early Childhood Center Enrollment Open for 2019-2020 School Year

Muskogee Students Participate in National History Day Oklahoma Regional Tuesday

April Child Nutrition Services Letter

Muskogee Public Schools Featured in Muskogee Phoenix Guide

Muskogee Public Schools Names Crawley COO

Power Outage and Low Water Pressure Impacts Muskogee Schools

Muskogee Announces Athletic Personnel Changes

Board Approves Redistricting and Restructuring of Muskogee Schools

March Employees of the Month Recognized During Board of Education Meeting

MPS Students Fair Well at Regional Science Fair

Muskogee Regional Science Fair

2019-2020 Certified Job Fair

Tony Goetz Archers Finish Second at State Tournament

Letter from Superintendent Dr. Jarod Mendenhall about State Department School Grades Released

One Rougher, One You Video

February Employees of the Month Recognized During Board of Education Meeting

Muskogee Public Schools Seeks Community Input in Strategic Planning

Parent University Scheduled for Feb. 20 at Gospel Rescue Mission

Muskogee Public Schools Announces Site Educators of the Year

February 2019 Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences / 2018-19 Parent University

February 2019 Secondary Parent-Teacher Conferences / 2018-19 Parent University

Muskogee Public Schools Launches New Website at www.MuskogeePS.org

Whittier Elementary Holding Drive to Benefit Brookdale Memory Facility

Sadler Arts Academy named 2019 Oklahoma School of Character by Character.org

KJRH Channel 2 Donates Books to Pershing Elementary on National Reading Day

New Tech at Cherokee Elementary Holds Science Fair

T-Mobile EmpowerED™ WiFi Hotspot Roll Out Begins

Rusty Bradley Named Oklahoma Tennis Coaches Association Hall of Fame Inductee

Whittier Students Engineer and Build Candy Structures

Rougher Softball to Host Christmas Break Skills Camp