
We had a GREAT first day back to school! 2024-25 has kicked off with excitement in our halls and classrooms!











Secondary Parents!
Chromebook Policy Acknowledgement and insurance form must be filled out by the end of the day. You can find the form here: https://forms.gle/5BnjEUUsxQETQroP8
Insurance must be paid in full by end of the day on Friday, August 9th! You can pay the $25 by cash or check at the Secondary offices or online in the Wengage guardian portal fees section.


First day of school reminders: No Schedule & ID, or No schedule, report to the Library once you are on campus. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., also at 7:30 a.m. breakfast is served for free in the cafeteria for our students! Let's start the day off right with breakfast! Student's who have done the schedule pick up process ahead of time are good to go!

Hello parents, students and community members!
I hope you have had a wonderful summer! Our theme at MHS this year is "Don't Ever Ring the Bell." This is an idea that we want our students to see all over our school and goes along with the lessons we would like to help teach them. It is a message of don't quit, no matter the circumstances!
As we prepare for the arrival of students on Tuesday at MHS, there are several key changes that will have an impact on day-to-day operations that I want to make sure you are aware of. We will be going over these changes during the first week with students and sharing with parents as well! I sent a letter home in May with grades outlining some of these changes.
1. The district has adopted an ID policy for students. in grades 9-12. All students at MHS will have to wear an ID during the instructional day. These ID's will give students access to buildings with a swipe of their badge. This is not optional and will be strictly enforced. Safety is very important to us and this is a big step in helping to assure the safety of our students. We will be sending information home for you to review during the first week as well as reviewing this policy with students.
2. MHS is a one to one high school with all students having a Chromebook that is essential to them having success in the classroom. During the 2023-24 school year there were extra Chromebooks in all classrooms that were used as a crutch by many students. Those Chromebooks and towers have been removed and students are expected to have their Chromebook with them every day. The Chromebook should be charged and ready to go. Please encourage your student to carry their Chromebook in a bag of some sort for protection! No Chromebook typically means no way to complete the assignment for the day!
3. MHS will have two different bell schedules this year. We will have a normal , seven period schedule on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. There will be no PRIDE time on these days. On Wednesday and any Friday that we are in school, we will have a modified schedule with remediation/re-teaching time built in. On this day students will also get a longer lunch which will excite most of them! There will be more details on PRIDE coming!
4. As you have seen, many districts in the state are moving away from cell phones to some extent during instructional time. This a policy that we have had in place at the high school and will continue to enforce to the best of our ability. Cell phones are a huge distraction for students and provide very few educational benefits. Cell phones at the high school are strictly prohibited in restrooms as well. Again, I will be speaking to students this week about the details of the cell phone policy.
We are looking forward to a great year at MHS and are excited about the return of our students! If you ever have questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at bjennings@mcloudschools.us
Thank you!

Welcome back to MHS!


First day of school ahead!!! We are so very excited to start another year!! Aug 6th is our first day of school! Free breakfast and lunch for all students! Our day starts at 7:30 a.m. when bus riders arrive, first bell to go to class is at 7:55 a.m. our day ends at 3:20 p.m. If a student does not have their ID and schedule they need to start their morning at the library!


Our Freshman Orientation was a huge hit!! Link Crew mentors did team building, What Everyone Should Know, and a Campus tour! A 45 minute investment in our future! 2024-25 Link Crew mentors are appreciated!!







What we have here is a full circle moment! Mr. Jaggars a veteran teacher, is now teaching with his past students! Mr. Tucker a 1992 Graduate of McLoud HS, and Mr. Imhoff a 2003 Graduate of McLoud HS! This my friends will be a dynamic year at McLoud HS!!! They are all Math teachers .... go figure! I'd say Mr. Jaggars has made a huge impact, he was our Teacher of the Year last year! We are thankful and so proud!!


July 31 is nearly here! Mcloud HS Freshmen orientation begins in the Gym with a parent & student meeting! Please come on time, starts at 4 PM,
be ready to meet a wonderful staff and get to know our campus with our mentors! There will be refreshments for parents! See you at McLoud High School!!


FFA helping out with the BancFirst back to school bash!



AG putting in time to grow together!



Band is putting the work this summer!


After looking at how to improve, we have adjusted dates and times for schedule pick up to better meet your needs. Please look over what is needed to make sure you are good to go for schedule pick up day. NO CHROMEBOOKS are being handed out during schedule pick up dates, they will be handed out during the first week of school. ID's have been printed using last year's pictures. If there was not a picture from last year, or student is new to MHS, a photo will be taken when school starts.


McLoud Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which provides nutritious meals at no charge to children 18 and under during the summer. Children aged 18 and under, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, are eligible to receive meals through SFSP. A person 19 years of age and over who has a mental or physical disability (as determined by a state or local agency) and who participates during the school year in a public or private, non-profit school program(established for the mentally and physically disabled) is also eligible to receive meals. Meals will be provided at the site provided: McLoud Intermediate, 866 S Arena Rd, McLoud, OK. Operating Monday through Friday, May 24, 2024 through June 21, 2024. Breakfast times will be 8:00 am -9:15 am. Lunch will be from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. Closed Memorial day.




After watching the weather forecast and the potential for storms early in the morning, the senior sunrise and slideshow has been moved to 8 o’clock in the gymnasium! Please spread the word. There is also an announcement on the senior Google classroom. As of right now, the forecast looks to be fine for the parade!


McLoud School District,
In light of the recent safety concerns in McLoud and surrounding schools districts, the school board along with public concern has compelled us to revisit safety options and upgrades at key locations throughout our district. A comprehensive safety assessment has been completed and many improvements are in order. Upgrades were carefully prioritized by giving consideration to high traffic areas and areas with excessive exposure.
The district has made safety a priority and has taken many steps toward solidifying safety protocols and practices. However, those things alone cannot meet the needs of increasing safety concerns. District administration is working with the school board to reintroduce a future bond issue that will meet higher standards of safety for students, staff, and anyone visiting our district.
As plans are drawn and decisions made, we hope to share that information with you and gain your support for the future safety of our students and staff.
Sincerely,
Rhonda Hockenbury
Superintendent


Correction on previous post. Thursday, the Lady Redskins play at 6:00 pm. The boys will play the winner of Glenpool/Seminole Friday night at 7:30 pm.

Basketball Playoffs start Thursday @ Home. OSSAA pricing-$10.00 cash or $8.50 GoFan. Lady Redskins will play at 6:30 pm.

That's the WIN over Harrah! 75-50 final score, Redskins!!!






38-21, McLoud Redskins are in the lead at halftime over Harrah!





