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🍂 Fall Break Coming Soon 🍁

Just a reminder that there will be no school from October 16-18, 2024, with a Professional Day on October 21, 2024.

Classes resume on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

Enjoy the fall season and plan ahead!

You can find this Break and more on our Calendar Page: https://www.mustangps.org/explore/mps-calendar-pdf.

(Mustang, Oklahoma – September 24, 2024) – The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently announced its 2024 list of high school semi-finalists for the 69th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program, and Mustang High School Senior Christian Askeland will join those competing for a share of over 7,100 scholarships worth nearly $28 million. 

Christian earned this honor by taking the 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test last year as an eleventh grader; his scores ranked among the 16,000 highest among over 1.3 million test-takers from almost 21,000 high schools across the country.  The highest-scoring students in each state represent the pool of semifinalists who, according to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, represent less than 1% of United States high school seniors.

The next step for a semifinalist to become a finalist is to complete the required application that includes their SAT or ACT scores, an essay, and a letter of recommendation from a high school official.  Finalists are then chosen on the basis of academic record, their participation in community and school activities, how they have demonstrated leadership ability, employment, and awards and honors received.

From this group of about 16,000 semifinalists, an expected 15,000 will advance to finalists in February; all National Merit Scholarship winners will be selected from this group of Finalists. Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies, without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin, or religious preference.

Three types of National Merit Scholarships will be offered in the spring of 2024. Every Finalist will compete for one of 2,500 National Merit® $2500 Scholarships that will be awarded on a state-representational basis. About 840 corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards will be provided by approximately 160 corporations and business organizations for Finalists who meet their specified criteria, such as children of the grantor’s employees or residents of communities where sponsor plants or offices are located. In addition, about 160 colleges and universities are expected to finance some 3,800 college-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards for Finalists who will attend the sponsor institution.

National Merit Scholarship winners of 2024 will be announced in four nationwide news releases beginning in April and concluding in July. These scholarship recipients will join nearly 375,000 other distinguished young people who have earned the Merit Scholar title.

High school students interested in applying in future years need to talk to their school counselor to make arrangements to take the PSAT/NMSQT test. Registration is through the high school and not by the students. 

About National Merit 

Established in 1955, National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance. NMSC is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and contributions to NMSC are tax deductible by the donor. NMSC conducts the National Merit® Scholarship Program, an annual academic competition for recognition and college undergraduate scholarships. For information on the competition, bit.ly/2lOoQr3

About Mustang Public Schools

The Mustang Public School District covers 69 square miles in Oklahoma and Canadian counties, with the City of Mustang at its center. The district is the largest employer in Canadian County, with more than 1,000 employees, including both support personnel and certified personnel. The school district offers a comprehensive compensation package for full-time employees, in addition to a satisfying working environment. There are eight elementary schools (grades PreK-4), three intermediate centers (grades 5-6), three middle schools (grades 7-8), one high school (grades 9-12), and an educational center which houses pre-kindergarten and alternative education.
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The Oklahoma Hall of Fame has selected 50 high school students from 32 high schools statewide to serve on the 2024-25 Oklahoma Hall of Fame Teen Board. Among them, Mustang High School Junior Kolby Robertson was selected to serve as an executive officer and chair of alumni relations.  The Teen Board is comprised of high school students from across the state who are dedicated to learning about Oklahoma’s history and people while supporting the Oklahoma Hall of Fame’s educational programs.

The Oklahoma Hall of Fame Teen board offers ninth through twelfth grade students the opportunity to meet and learn from Oklahomans who are changing the world while at the same time learning valuable real-world skills and developing deeper connections to their communities. The Teen Board is responsible for planning and implementing an annual fundraiser benefiting the Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Gaylord-Pickens Museum’s Free Field Trip Program, which offers field trips at no cost to schools across Oklahoma. To date, the Teen Board has raised nearly $350,000 through its fundraising efforts.

"During the Teen Board selection process, we were truly impressed by the students' engagement in extracurricular activities and their commitment to their communities," says Kristen Olmsted, Oklahoma Hall of Fame Marketing & Communications Coordinator and Teen Board Coordinator. "We’re thrilled to offer these young leaders unique opportunities to connect with peers from across Oklahoma, gain hands-on experience in a wide array of subjects, and network with remarkable Oklahoman leaders."

Teen Board Members were selected following an application and interview process, with a term of service from August 2024 to March 2025. During the eight-month term, Teen Board members will participate in professional development sessions, fundraising efforts, and volunteer opportunities, and will get a chance to meet influential Oklahomans including Oklahoma Hall of Fame Members. Additionally, they will network with like-minded peers from across the state and have the ability to earn a spot serving as a liaison for Honorees and dignitaries at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in November.

2024-25 Teen Board Officers:

Board Chair: Lydia Kent, Edmond, Homeschool
Alumni Relations Chair: Kolby Robertson, Oklahoma City, Mustang High School
Communications Chair: Avary Cronic, Edmond, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School
Development Co-Chairs: Janna Boren, Edmond, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School & Evan Ferguson, Alva, Alva High School
Education Chair: Preston Payne, Thomas, Thomas High School
Board Secretary: Luis Angeles, Oklahoma City, Northwest Classen High School
Student Engagement Co-Chairs: Hannah Brown, Nichols Hills, Heritage Hall & Justin Woolery, Edmond, Piedmont High School.

Teen Board Members:

Sophia Adams, Moore, Classen SAS; Hope Birdwell, Sparks, Prague High School; Keagan Black, Oklahoma City, Carl Albert High School; Davin Budy, Alva, Cherokee High School; Kemyra Cole, Lawton, Lawton High School; Naomi Davis, Oklahoma City, Heritage Hall; Alma De Loera, Oklahoma, Yukon High School; Jensen Dean, Seminole, Seminole High School; Mason English-Holland, Oklahoma City, Classen SAS; Kadence Franklin, Blanchard, Blanchard High School; Taylor French, Edmond, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School; Shelby Garland, Ardmore, Plainview High School; Ahlijah Gipp, Shawnee, Shawnee High School; Avery Goss, Alva, Alva High School; Macs Harkins, Wilburton, Wilburton High School; Ruby Harris, Edmond, Heritage Hall; Isaac Jacobson, Pauls Valley, Pauls Valley High School; Addison Kramer, Edmond, Edmond Santa Fe High School; Aarush Kutikanti, Edmond, Classen SAS; Tatum Lentz, Oklahoma City, Heritage Hall; Isabelle Letcher, Edmond, Edmond Memorial High School; Brylen Liberton, Ponca City, Ponca City High School; Tessa Littlefield, Cherokee, Cherokee High School; Dawson Lynch, Muldrow, Muldrow High School; Emmalie Maez, Beggs, Mounds High School; Lexi Mann, Drummond, Drummond High School; Sloane McIntire, Skiatook, Skiatook High School; Olivia Metz, Oklahoma City, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School; Larkyn Miller, Blanchard, Blanchard High School; Brooke Morgan, Arcadia, Oklahoma Christian School; Cathy Nguyen, Oklahoma City, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School; Camryn Paul-Davis, Edmond, Edmond Santa Fe High School; Blessing Sama, Norman, Norman High School; Kensli Shaffer, Laverne, Laverne High School; Kate Shipley, Oklahoma City, Mount Saint Mary Catholic High School; Alonzo Simpson, Walters, Lawton High School; Savana Sims, Meeker, Prague High School; Ashlynne Smiley, Oklahoma City, Norman North High School; Julie Vo, Oklahoma City, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School; Parker Wheeler, Edmond, Edmond Memorial High school; and Vivian Xu, Edmond, Heritage Hall.###

About The Oklahoma Hall of Fame: 
Founded in 1927, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame tells Oklahoma’s story through its people. From diverse statewide programming to the historic Gaylord-Pickens Museum, the organization creates an enhanced sense of pride for all Oklahomans. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame was created to honor extraordinary Oklahomans and to provide educational programming for students of all ages. Induction to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame is recognized as Oklahoma’s Highest Honor. For more information, visit www.oklahomahof.com.

About Mustang Public Schools
The Mustang Public School District covers 69 square miles in Oklahoma and Canadian counties, with the City of Mustang at its center. The district is the largest employer in Canadian County, with more than 1,000 employees, including both support personnel and certified personnel. The school district offers a comprehensive compensation package for full-time employees, in addition to a satisfying working environment. There are eight elementary schools (grades PreK-4), three intermediate centers (grades 5-6), three middle schools (grades 7-8), one high school (grades 9-12), and an educational center which houses pre-kindergarten and alternative education.
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Save the Date: Bronco Family Night!

Mark your calendars for a fun and engaging evening with the Mustang community! Join us for our annual Bronco Family Night filled with exciting activities, entertainment, and opportunities to connect with families across the district.

Mustang High School Commons (Door #1)

Date: October 28, 2024

Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

We can't wait to see you there!