The Medford Public School District is a public U.S. school district based in Medford, Oklahoma.
| Medford Public Schools | |
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| Location | |
| United States of America | |
| District information | |
| Grades | Pre-K — 12th Grade |
| Established | February 23, 1894 |
| Superintendent | Tyler Locke (2019 - present) |
| Schools | 1 conjoined school building |
| NCES District ID | 4019620 |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 272 [1] |
| Teachers | 27 |
| Student–teacher ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Athletic conference | Cherokee Strip Conference |
| District mascot | Cardinals |
| Colors | Red and White |
| Other information | |
| Website | Homepage |
The district, mostly in Grant County, includes Medford, Manchester, Renfrow, and Wakita, as well as portions of Jefferson.[2] It also includes the unincorporated areas of Numa and Clyde.[citation needed] The district's territory extends into Alfalfa County.[3]
History
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The school district was established on February 23, 1894. The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture stated it was "apparently the first in Grant County".[4]
In 1919 a one story school building with 17 classrooms opened.[5]
In 1950, voters approved a bond, on a 181-59 basis, for the district to issue bonds to establish a school bus service. Previously, the district did not have any school buses.[6] There had been parents at a school board meeting who had requested school buses.[7]
In 1960 a bond election occurred for a building that would replace the 1919 facility. The voters voted in favor of the bond. The new school building was to have a cost of $330,000, with $285,000 of it to be raised from the bond.[8]
In 2011, the Wakita school district, which was facing a decreasing population, consolidated into the Medford district. The Medford district was to have a seven seat school board instead of a five seat school board, and it was expected to receive 40 more students.[9]
Athletics
editMedford Public Schools compete in Classes C and B of Oklahoma School Athletics. Athletic programs hosted by the school include softball, basketball, baseball, football, track and field, cross country, and golf.
| Year | Sport | Class |
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| 1945 | Football | Class C |
| 1946 | Football | Class C |
| 1983 | Girls’ Track | Class B |
| 1984 | Boys’ Basketball | Class A |
| 1988 | Boys’ Track | Class B |
| 1990 | Girls’ Track | Class B |
| 1992 | Girls’ Track | Class B |
| 1999 | Football | Class C |
Area Served
editThe Medford Public School System is one of three school districts to be centered in Grant County, Oklahoma. The other two schools being Pond Creek-Hunter and Deer Creek-Lamont.
Medford Schools’ influence has grown over time as districts such as Wakita,[10] Jefferson, and Renfrow high schools have been absorbed due to population decrease.[citation needed]
Notable Alumni
edit- James Kilian, former professional football player,[11] who won the high school a state championship in 1999.[citation needed]
- Page Belcher, an Oklahoma representative who served from 1953 - 1973.
- Cindy Ross, first female president of Cameron University.[12][13]
References
edit- ^ "Medford School District". Public School Review. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Grant County, OK" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2024-11-04. - Text list
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Alfalfa County, OK" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2024-11-04. - Text list
- ^ "Medford". The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. Oklahoma Historical Society. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "Medford Approves Bonds For School". Enid Daily Eagle. Enid, Oklahoma. 1960-02-24. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "School Bond Proposition Is Approved". The Medford Patriot-Star. Vol. 55, no. 38. Medford, Oklahoma. 1950-04-27. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Medford to Vote on School Bus Bonds". Blackwell Journal-Tribune. Blackwell, Oklahoma. 1950-04-11. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Medford Voters Approve School Building Bonds". The Enid Morning News. Vol. 66, no. 139. Enid, Oklahoma. 1960-02-24. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Zorn, Phyllis (2011-06-16). "After vote, Grant County school to merge with Medford". Enid News and Eagle. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
- ^ "Vote June 14 to decide Wakita school annexation to Medford". Enid News. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
- ^ "James Kilian". St. Olaf College. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
His five-year pro career included service with[...]He graduated from Medford High School (Okla.), where he had a highly successful prep career.[...]
- ^ "50 Making a Difference profile: Cindy Ross". The Journal Record. 2011-10-06. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
[...]being named Alumni of the Year at Medford High School[...]
- Article is in the context of Oklahoma. If it were out of state, it would say so. - ^ "Oral History Interview with Cindy Ross". Oklahoma State University. 2011-05-16. p. 3/20. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
Dr. Cindy Ross, a fifth-generation Oklahoman, grew up in Wakita and moved to Medford where she graduated high school.[...]Dr. Ross became the first female to serve as President of Cameron University[...]
Further reading
edit- "CSA - Maps - Grant County" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-08-16. Retrieved November 19, 2013. - Does not show municipal borders.
External links
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