Mustang Public Schools
4 MHS athletes named to USA Today High School Sports Winners list
Although the 2020-21 seasons concluded months ago, awards are still being handed out. And no school seems to have garnered as many individual winners as Mustang. This came to a head last week when the USA Today High School Sports Winners from each state were announced and the Broncos had four names on the list…
Read MoreCrash ends Bronco Bus’s summer
Mustang Public Schools’ Bronco Bus will not make any additional stops this summer, due to a crash that occurred July 8, district officials said in a release Monday. There were no students on the bus at the time of the collision. The bus will not be active for the remaining stops this month — Thursday,…
Read MoreFive MPS sites identified for future bond renovations
Mustang Public Schools officials identified five schools of its 17 that need major HVAC renovations from future bond issues at the Monday board of education meeting. Assistant Superintendent of Operations Jason Pittenger presented an HVAC review of each district site to board members. He discussed each school’s system, controls, preventative maintenance and issues. While each…
Read More‘State of the art’ Mustang Performing Arts Center should open in August
Mustang Public Schools’ 69,000-square-foot Performing Arts Center is expected to open before students return in the fall. “This is a community space,” Jason Pittenger, assistant superintendent of operations, said. The district will partner with the Mustang Chamber of Commerce, as well as city officials to host events at the center. “We’ll partner with any and…
Read MoreMustang Board of Education to vote on COVID plan at July meeting
Mustang Public Schools’ Board of Education approved its first draft of a COVID-19 plan for the 2021-2022 school year at a special meeting June 29. Bradley will submit the non-binding draft to the Oklahoma State Board of Education. The draft approves Bradley to move to the next step in July, where the board will finalize…
Read MoreMPS receives new software to better identify free, reduced students
Mustang Public Schools recently received software that will better identify students, who qualify for free and reduced meals. Free and reduced meals identify students who are economically disadvantaged. However, all families are encouraged to apply even if they believe they’re not eligible. The NutriKids software is through PowerSchool’s online registration. Caregivers can visit enrollment.mustangps.org to…
Read MorePicklo takes gold at state track and field
EDMOND — Trinity Picklo has racked up numerous wins on the track. But none may have been as spectacular or dramatic as what took place May 15 at the 6A State Track and Field Championships. Competing in the 300-meter hurdles, Picklo found herself trailing for almost the entire race. In fact, as she flew over…
Read MoreMustang 4×800 relay takes first at state
EDMOND — Heading into the state track meet, Mustang wasn’t given a lot of credit as a possible title contender. Those accolades went to other programs. However, the Broncos headed to Edmond Santa Fe Saturday with the intent of pushing their way to the top. Led by Gabe Simonsen and his three state titles, the…
Read MoreMustang High School Fine Arts Signing Day
Mustang High School Fine Arts seniors signed to colleges May 13. John Dilbeck (top left) signed with the University of Central Oklahoma. Alex Fife (top middle) signed with Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Hannah Lay (top right) signed with Texas State University. Kylie Nolting (bottom left) signed with UCO. Matthew Voit (bottom middle) signed with Oklahoma…
Read MoreClass of 2021 gathers for baccalaureate
Above, Mustang High School seniors listen to their peer Micah Davis speak about what it means to be a Christian at the school’s baccalaureate May 13. Davis told Class 2021 the importance of surrounding themselves with the right people. Below, MHS senior Kyla Lovelace speaks to the graduating Class of 2021. She spoke on continuing…
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