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Mustang prepares to implement distance learning
Mustang Public Schools officials say they’re feeling an esprit de corps as they prepare to launch distance learning for the district’s 12,361 students beginning Monday. “There’s a feeling of ‘we’ve got this,’” spokesman Kirk Wilson said. Administrators are working around the clock to devise curriculum and educational delivery methods, he said. They have three objectives…
Read MoreStudent input sought for post-COVID prom, mobile meals units launched
When it comes to the 2020 Mustang High School prom, officials are falling on the school’s greatest resource — its students. “Ceremonies and rites of passage are going to look very different,” said Mustang Superintendent Charles Bradley during a live-streamed special board meeting Tuesday. “It’s unfortunate for kids, and it’s unfortunate to parents.” Prior to…
Read MoreBoard votes to delay $47M bond election
The Mustang School Board voted Tuesday to postpone its $47 million bond election to Aug. 25. The election had originally been set for April 7. Before voting, Superintendent Charles Bradley laid out the board’s options, which included canceling the election altogether and revisiting it at a later date, or postponing the vote. Bradley provided the…
Read MoreHall of Fame nominees named
Members of the Mustang Hall of Fame and the Mustang Chamber of Commerce board of directors held their annual dinner March 12. The hall of fame members shared stories of their own contributions to the community’s growth, praised each other’s impact and rejoiced in Mustang’s way of life. On the tables in the Town…
Read MoreCity, schools make emergency plans
Mustang city and school officials have responded to the coronavirus crisis by closing activities while providing help with meals for people to pick up. In addition, Mustang Public Schools are making plans to launch web-based teaching tools. The schools, which were closed this week for spring break, will stay closed through April 6, spokesman Kirk…
Read MoreBanner roundabout project placed on hold
The Canadian County commissioners on Monday tabled a proposal to help fund a roundabout at State Highway 66 and Banner Road. The county’s share, $94,000, would fund the design work on the roundabout, Commission Marc Hader said. “It would get us in the queue to get this done, possibly within this calendar year,” he said. Commissioners David Anderson…
Read MoreOSSAA officials stress goal of resuming spring sports
Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association officials reiterated Tuesday in a news release that they have not written off sports during the coronavirus crisis. The release said OSSAA is committed to playing the remaining state basketball tournaments in Classes 2A through 6A as well as the spring sports schedules which were shut down last week. “We…
Read MoreMHS Project Graduation asks for help from the community
It’s an uncertain time for students in Oklahoma, with classes canceled until at least April 6, but Mustang’s Project Graduation team is still raising funds to put on a post-graduation party for seniors. There are a lot of ifs for this year’s celebration. Classes could resume April 6, and graduation could take place as scheduled.…
Read MoreGoodwill opens Mustang store
Goodwill will open its new Mustang store on Thursday, serving local shoppers and providing jobs to people who need help. Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma decided to open the store at 200 N. Mustang Road because of the community’s support, said Solara Sain, the organization’s vice president for retail. Its donation center near the Mustang…
Read MorePre-K helps students adjust to school
Kyla Johnson’s pre-K classroom at Prairie View Elementary School was a beehive of activity – all of it with a deliberate purpose – on a recent day. The day started with students walking in zigzagging paths as they greeted each other and Johnson to the tune “Hello Friends.” Everyone grouped around Payton Kellum as she…
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