Inside MPS is published by Muskogee Public Schools. Layout and design is done by Public Relations Coordinator Wendy Burton, who may be reached at 918

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3 Inside MPS is published by Muskogee Public Schools. Layout and design is done by Public Relations Coordinator Wendy Burton, who may be reached at , ext The Scout is by Sarah Dennis and students at MHS, The Pioneer is by Julie Crank and students at ARJHS, The Rougher Review is done by Janet Oman at MHS, Special thanks to all the teachers, staff and students who contributed content to Inside MPS for parents to enjoy, and to Shane Stewart at MHS, graphic designer, for his specialty Rougher logos. Muskogee Public Schools provides equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, qualified disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals with disabilities, or in any aspect of their operations. This includes admissions, educational services, financial aid, and employment. To read the district s full non-discrimination policy, please visit 2

4 Rougher Review Winner s Corner OSSAA Regional Contest (March) State Qualifier and Regional Champion: Kate Lester 1st place in Monologue Performances State Qualifiers: Christopher Gutierrez in Monologue Performances & Christopher Watkins in Humorous Interpretation State Alternates: Rachel Cragg (Duets and Poetry), Jordan Meggyes (Humorous Interp), Drew Hutchinson (Duet), Brenden Martin(Duet), and Marissa Smith(Duets) OSSAA State Choral Contest (April): Advance Chorale earned 3 Superior Ratings in Stage Performance and 3 Superior ratings in Site Reading. History Day Winners: Individual Exhibit Category - Grace Hiseley 1st place, Isabel Duarte 2nd place, Madison Eckerson, 3rd place Individual Documentary - Rachel Throckmorton 1st place Individual Paper - Hannah Phillips 1st place, Sarina Davis 2nd place, Dominique Brown, 3rd place Individual Website Samantha Shafer 1st place MHS May Activity Calendar Date Activity Time Location 9 OK/National Honor Society Ceremony 6:00 p.m. Fine Arts 5-7 Band Trip Branson, MO 10 Drum Major Tryouts 3:00 p,m. Band Room 12 Spring Band Concert and Coronation 7:00 p.m. Fine Arts 13 FFA Banquet 6:00 p.m. Kilharen Lodge 13 NO SCHOOL 19 JOM Senior Banquet 19 Spring Choir Concert 7:00 Fine Arts 26 Last day of school Have an Awesome Summer! MHS Computer Repair Program Computer Repair II students, Michael Hensley, Adam Kummers and Phillip LaFave, as well as other Repair students, unpacked new Dell computers purchased with Carl Perkins funds to replace old computers (purchased about 8 or 9 years ago) in Career Tech Business lab. Students had to install DVD burners in each computer to set it up for the classroom. These students are on track to complete a Career Tech Pathway and receive a certification from the Oklahoma Career Tech. Last year, the students in the computer repair classes saved the district approximately $135,000 in repair cost. It also gives students experience in the IT Field which will give them a better opportunity to be hired in the computer industry.

5 Muskogee High School What s Happening at MHS & RAA Date Important Dates for Seniors 2016 Activity 2 Scholarship award form must be turned in to Mrs. Mandy Scott so scholarships will be listed in the graduation program AP Testing 5 Senior Picnic at Honor Heights Park 4:30 to 6:30 pm. 9 Oklahoma and National Honor Society Ceremony at 6:00 in the Performing Arts Center. Seniors will wear their caps and gowns. 9 Senior Laptop Check-ins during English class 10 Senior Semester Exams for 1st, 3rd, and 5th periods 11 Senior Semester Exams for 4th and 6th periods 12 Senior Semester Exams for 2nd and 7th periods 13 Senior Awards and Scholarship Assembly: 9:00 a.m. at the Performing Arts Center. Seniors will wear their cap and gowns and meet in cafeteria prior to assembly. 20 Senior meeting at 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria to complete profiles and turn in check-out forms. Check-out forms and final credit checks must be completed prior to receiving graduation tickets. 22 Baccalaureate 2:00 p.m. at Boulevard Christian Church. Seniors will wear cap and gowns, and need to be at the church no later than 2:15 p.m. 24 Seniors will practice at Civic Center and receive tickets for graduation. Seniors will need to provide their own transportation to and from practice. Please park on the south side of the Civic Center. Attendance will be taken at practice, and Seniors must attend if they are participating in the graduation ceremony. Seniors need to be in their assigned seats by 9:00 a.m. (The student s name will be taped to the chair). Seniors Seniors will have the opportunity to visit a college, job shadow, or do community service during the afternoons. The parent will sign the form that will be mailed home, and each Senior will return the permission form so he/she will be allowed to leave after practice. This form must be turned in to the Senior office by Monday, May 18 during check out. May EOI Regular Spring Test Schedule Tuesday May 3 English III - Group 1 Wednesday May 4 English III - Group 2 Thursday May 5 US History - Group 1 Friday May 6 Us History - Group 2 Summer Pride Summer Pride begins June 6th and runs thru July 21th. The program runs Monday thru Thursday and goes from 7:00 am to 11:30 am. The program is open to 3rd through 12th grade Muskogee students. Summer pride information will be passed out in school in the coming weeks or if you have any questions contact Coach Watkins at or rafe. watkins@mpsi20.org. The high school program will be from 7:00 to 10:45 a.m. A free lunch will be served at 11:00 a.m. Yearbook News Yearbooks are on sale for $ Yearbooks will arrive at MHS the third week of June and will be available to pick up in the main office. Very few extra books will be ordered. To guarantee a book, reserve a copy now by bringing money to Mrs. Dennis in E205. Checks made to MHS Yearbook. National and Oklahoma Honor Societies Monday, May 9, is the National and Oklahoma Honor Societies ceremony. It will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Seniors should wear their caps and gowns. Spring Concerts Band: The Spring Band concert will be on May 12th at in the Performing Arts Center at 7:00 p.m.. It will include the 7th, 8th, and high school bands. Prior to the concert will be the Band Queen coronation at 6:45 p.m. in the auditorium. Admission is free. Choir: The MHS Spring Choir concert will be held on Thursday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature the Advanced Chorale, Bel Canto, Singers, and Concert Choir. It will be Senior Recognition Night and awards presentation Seniors will practice at Indian Bowl. Please park on the visitor s side. Seniors need to be in their assigned seats by 9:00 a.m. Seniors will need to provide their own transportation to and from practice. Attendance will be taken at practice and Seniors must be in attendance to participate in graduation. 26 Graduation 7:30 p.m.: Seniors will wear cap and gowns and be in their assigned seats by 7:00 p.m. 6

6 Yearbooks for sale! $30 in the library. The Pioneer Alice Robertson Jr. High NASA students read at ECC January Keys of Character Girls Soccer Team Undefeated! The ARJHS girls soccer team finished their first season of soccer undefeated! Congratulations! Keys of Character Legacy Trait New Tech Ayla Carter Collaboration Beatty Polston Kezziah Harris Kindness Anneth Ledezma Amitie Esparaza Honestly Cooper Lamont BraeAnna Alnett Responsibility Ma Kaila Burton Dai Shawn Allen Trust Alex Guthrie Ty Vonte Williams Strength Hannah Cawthon Huciel Barraza Courage Logan McCall Helen Bolen Passion Layla Johnson Students in the ARJHS Native American Student Association took time to read to students at ECC in April! Robotics Takes State, Headed to Worlds! The ARJH Robotics team won several competitions this year, most recently the Oklahoma State VEX Middle School Robotics Championships. They are headed to the World VEX competition this week! Coach David Bandy and Coach Erin Peters will continue to work with these students! Lauren Torres Wisdom Mason Page Antonio Casey Respect Stephen Hulcher Heartland Music Festival Congratulations to the ARJH Choir for receiving a Superior Rating! Student s recognized for outstanding soloists were: Lonnesha Hill, Meredith Gillmartin, Jasmine Reyes-Torres, Kartrina Cook, and Addison Andrews. and Addison Andrews. Red Cross Blood Drive May 10, 2016 New Tech Lobby Last Day of School: May 26

7 Muskogee Early Childhood Center Enroll for Pre-kindergarten ONLINE AT Must be 4 on or before September 1, 2016 Documents needed for Enrollment Birth Certificate Immunization Record 2 Proofs of Residency CDIB (If applicable) Pre-kindergarten Roundup - April 5th, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

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