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🎧 Mustang High School was featured on NPR’s Marketplace!

Earlier this year, reporter Stephanie Hughes visited MHS to learn how students are gaining real-world financial skills. The story highlights Financial Literacy Teacher Carrie Hixon and her students as they tackle topics like budgeting, saving, and the impacts of gambling (part of Oklahoma’s required personal finance curriculum).

Mrs. Hixon’s thoughtful approach and her students’ insights are now part of the national conversation on youth financial education!

📻 The story aired on Marketplace and is now available to stream online. MHS is featured starting around the 8-minute mark:

https://www.marketplace.org/story/2025/02/12/personal-finance-inside-the-movement-to-teach-kids-about-money

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Dear Parents/Guardians,

We want to encourage our students to continue their learning journey, especially in reading. The "summer slide," a term used to describe the tendency for students to lose some of the academic gains they made during the school year, can be a real challenge. However, with a little bit of fun and engagement, we can work together to prevent it!

We are excited to offer two fantastic ways for your child to keep their reading skills sharp this summer:

1. Summer Reading Bingo!

Attached to this letter, you will find a Summer Reading Bingo card. This card is filled with fun reading challenges designed to continue building literacy skills throughout the summer months. Encourage your child to complete different bingo squares throughout the summer. 

2. Lexia Online Access

We are also pleased to announce that your child will continue to have access to Lexia Core5 Reading at home! Lexia is an adaptive online literacy program that personalizes learning for each student. This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to practice and strengthen their reading skills at their own pace.

Important Note: Access to Lexia will be available until Friday, June 27th, 2025. Please encourage your child to take advantage of this valuable resource before this date. Your child can log in using their school credentials at clever.com/in/mustang. Lexia is accessible through a Mac, PC, Chromebook, or iPadOS 15 or higher.

Why is summer reading so important?

• Maintains Skills: Regular reading helps students maintain the reading skills they developed during the school year.
• Builds Vocabulary: Exposure to new words through reading expands vocabulary.
• Improves Comprehension: Reading a variety of texts improves understanding and critical thinking.
• Sparks Imagination: Books open up new worlds and spark creativity.
• Prepares for Next Year: Students who read over the summer are better prepared for the academic challenges of the next grade level.

We believe that by working together, we can make this summer a time of continued growth and discovery for your child. We encourage you to make reading a fun part of your family's summer routine.

Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education.

Sincerely,

Misty Eidson

Mustang Public Schools | Director of Elementary Curriculum

Family_Summer_Reading_Bingo_Challenge_Kindergarten.pdf 

Family_Summer_Reading_Bingo_Challenge_Grade_1.pdf 

Family_Summer_Reading_Bingo_Challenge_Grade_2.pdf 

Family_Summer_Reading_Bingo_Challenge_Grade_3.pdf 

Family_Summer_Reading_Bingo_Challenge_Grade_4.pdf 

🎉 Celebrating Our 2024–2025 Retirees 🎉

Please join us in honoring the incredible Mustang Public Schools staff members who are retiring this year. Their 380 years of service, dedication to students, and love for education have made a lasting impact on our schools and community.

🖼️ We’re sharing a tribute video and snapshots from this year’s Retiree Celebration to recognize the careers, contributions, and joyful send-off of these amazing individuals.

To our retirees — thank you for the difference you’ve made. Mustang is better because of you, and your legacy will continue to inspire future generations. Enjoy your well-earned retirement! ❤️🖤

#MPSThanksYou | #BroncoPride | #WeAreMustang | #RetirementCelebration

Mustang Public Schools Earns 2025 Best Communities for Music Education Distinction

(Mustang, Oklahoma – May 14, 2025) – Mustang Public Schools (MPS) has once again been recognized by The NAMM Foundation as one of the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) in the nation. This honor, awarded for 2025, celebrates the district’s continued dedication to providing outstanding access to music education for all students.

Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to school districts that demonstrate exceptional commitment and achievement in music education. Mustang is proud to be among a select group of districts across the United States receiving this distinction.

To qualify for the designation, Mustang responded to an extensive survey documenting music education funding, class participation, instructional time, facilities, support for music programs, and community engagement in music-making. The responses were reviewed and verified by school officials and analyzed by the Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.

“Our community values music education as a powerful force in student growth and development,” said Dr. Michael Raiber, MPS Director of Fine Arts. “This recognition highlights the incredible work our music educators do every day and reflects the shared commitment of our Board of Education, administrators, and families to fostering artistic excellence.”

Why Music Matters
Research continues to affirm the far-reaching impact of music education. Students engaged in music consistently demonstrate improved academic outcomes, including enhanced speech processing, stronger reading scores, and increased likelihood of graduating from high school and attending college. Beyond academics, music education cultivates critical social and emotional skills like teamwork, perseverance, and creative problem-solving.

“Mustang’s music programs are among the very best in the country, thanks to the tireless dedication of our educators,” said Assistant Superintendent Ryan McKinney. “Their work plays a central role in our mission to offer a world-class education, and this national recognition is a meaningful reflection of their commitment and excellence.”

In Mustang, music education begins with foundational experiences for elementary students and expands to include award-winning middle and high school ensembles, as well as opportunities such as Advanced Placement Music Theory and performance-based learning.

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About The NAMM Foundation

The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit organization supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its approximately 10,300 members worldwide. The foundation advances active participation in music-making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving, and public service programs. For more information about The NAMM Foundation, please visit www.nammfoundation.org.

About Mustang Public Schools

The Mustang Public School District covers over 72 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 1,800 certified and support employees. As one of Oklahoma’s Top Workplaces, the school district offers a comprehensive compensation package for full-time employees, in addition to a satisfying working environment. There are eight (soon to be nine) 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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