PRE-K-8
6718 Martin Luther King
(405) 475-1003
Michael Prior,
Principal
Arts
Academy
&
9th Academy
6700 Martin Luther King
(405) 478-0360
Christine Harrison,
Principal
School Information
6724 Martin Luther King
Oklahoma City, Ok.
73111-7995
(405) 478-1336
Dr. Gloria Griffin
Superintendent
High
School
6724 Martin Luther King
Bldg. H.
(405) 478-0504
Avery Gilliland,
Principal
History of the School
Millwood Public Schools is a PreK-12 district with an enrollment of approximately 1032 students. Two schools, an arts academy, a ninth grade academy, a pre-school program and two community learning centers are maintained within the district.
General information questions about Millwood Public Schools can be directed to the Superintendent's Office at (405) 478-1336 extension 4401 or by e-mail to mpsd@millwood.k12.ok.us.
The District is located within the boundaries of Oklahoma City property between Lincoln Boulevard and Sunnylane/Coltrane Roads on the west and east; and between Northeast 48th and 86th on the south and north. The district consists of 10.5 square miles. The boundaries are still the same as they were shown in 1900.
The ad valorem tax base is primarily residential property and Remington Park. It contains such nontaxable properties as the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City Zoo, Kirkpatrick Center, National Softball Hall of Fame, Fireman's Museum, and the land on which Remington Park is built.
The Millwood Public School District is an outgrowth of Deep Fork School which was started before 1900, a block away from Northeast 63rd and Martin Luther King on land donated by Mr. J.M. Cramer. Mr. Cramer reportedly had sold 168 acres to a firm from South Carolina which planned to build a cotton mill on the site, along with homes and a school for mill workers. Foundations for the mill, 400' x 200' were built on the property, but it was never completed.
Business conditions worsened during the panic of 1910 and the entire project was dropped. The only work completed was platted 160 acres for a housing project and the one-room school house historically known as Deep Fork School. The teacher, Bessie Glickle, taught a total of 140 days at $30.00 per month. School value was $500.00 with equipment value of $100.00
In 1918, the school board traded the original site for another 2 1/2 acre tract (which is located near the present spot of the Millwood Middle School Building) and a new three (3) room, two (2) story rock building was built.
In 1935, with W.P.A. labor, a large two (2) story rock building was built, complete with a principal's office, classrooms, cafeteria, and auditorium.
The ninth grade was added in the mid 60's. Until 1971, the school supported grades K-9. Kindergarten was started in 1949 on a tuition basis at $10.00 per month with Mrs. Evelyn Douglas as teacher. A group of parents, along with the school board, recognized the need for this early training. In 1951, kindergarten was included in the regular school program of K-8.
During the spring of 1971, a special election was held for the purpose of establishing an independent school district with the addition of a new high school, grades 10-12. The first high school graduation was in 1972 with 16 students. The high school was accredited the year of operation.
A discovery in 1987 added seven years to the history of Millwood. For many years patrons in the district believed the school was started with Statehood in 1907. Searching through some archives, a district map was found outlining Millwood's area. It was dated June 8, 1900 and marked "Territory of Oklahoma, Oklahoma County, District 37."
Further research has uncovered an enumeration report dated January 15, 1898. This report reads:
"Enumeration of all persons between the ages of 6 and 21 years residing in School District NO. 37 in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma on the 15th day of January, 1989. (51 names are listed)."
The annual Report of the Clerk of School District 37 is dated June 30, 1898 and listed daily attendance, teacher, and financial report.
In 1929, Miss Eva Clifford, the principal who was salaried at $110.00 per month, initiated the first hot lunches to be served at Millwood. The charge was ten cents for meat, two vegetables, milk, and dessert, if the child could pay. If not, the child was served anyway, free of charge. If the children were found to be underweight, they were given extra milk and required to take a 30 minute rest in the afternoon. Cots were donated to the three rooms by the P.T.A.
In 1960, a new building, which included 11 classrooms, library, new offices, kitchen, lounge, and cafeteria, was added at a cost of $275,000.
In 1963, the Millwood School Board originated another plan to expand the existing facilities and to add a ninth grade. The curriculum required additional facilities, including a home economics room, drafting and manual arts room, and two classrooms. Architectural plans were developed to tie a new addition onto the existing building. The estimate construction time was fifty-five days. Other additions have been the administrative office, high school gym, jr. high complex (East Campus), band room, auditorium, stadium, Middle School, and Phase I and II of Middle School.
Until 1963, the District contracted buses by the year from an individual. Six new 72-passenger buses were purchased at a total cost of $50,000.
The preschool program was added in 1980 with a $10,000 grant and has been self-sustaining program since the beginning.
In 1982, a grant in the amount of $70,000 was received for the computer programs.
Millwood has been recognized (locally, statewide and nationally) for creating innovative, progressive, and results-oriented educational programs. Millwood was evaluated and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in 1984 as one of the 44 best high schools in the Nation with "Excellence in Education."
Millwood has educated many outstanding students who continue to make significant and worthwhile contributions to our city, state, and nation, such as Joe Carter, professional major league baseball star; Susie Maxwell Berning, Ellis Edwards, former state Treasurer, and Cleta Deatherage-Mitchell, former State Senator. The district has a track record of success in maintaining excellence and being highly competitive in athletics.
In 1994, the Millwood School Board hired its first female superintendent, Dr. Gloria Griffin.
The pre-kindergarten program was added to the primary school in 1995. In 1996, the fifth grade was moved from the middle school to the primary school. The primary school was changed to an elementary school with grades pre-kindergarten through five. The sixth grade was moved from the middle school in the fall of 2002.
Millwood High School had its first Academic All-Stater in 1996, Annelle Johnson. In 1997 Keith Lewis was selected by the Oklahoma Foundation of Excellence to be one of one hundred (100) Academic All-Staters.
During school year 2002-2003, Millwood Elementary School was accepted as an Oklahoma A+ School. The Oklahoma A+ Schools network is "a comprehensive, integrated approach to teaching and learning, encompassing the idea of a whole-school curriculum."
The Millwood Elementary School Arts Academy (MESAA) was created for start-up school year 2003-2004. parents and staff participated in the development of this academy, designed to offer an intense, integrated arts curriculum with opportunities in the areas of drama, vocal/instrumental music, visual arts and dance. Admission to MESAA is through an application process.
School Profile
- Racial Ethnic History
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Student Racial Ethnic HistoryYearAI/AlskAsianBlackHispanicWhiteTotal#%#%#%#%2008-0940.420.272972.520.210062007-0850.530.378572.410.110852006-0740.420.280172.700.011022005-0650.420.281670.230.311622004-0520.220.284268.220.21235
- Student Attendance
- Teaching Staff
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Teaching Staff DataCertificated Management3Certificated Teachers68Certificated Others0Teachers without Full Credentials2Teaching Staff Status
Continuing 54Probationary 15Temporary 1Provisional1Dist Intern/Train 0Univ Intern 0Extended Sub 0
Mission & Goals
The mission of the Millwood Public School District is to prepare all students academically and socially for lifelong learning and achievement
Our goal is to graduate 95% of the enroled students , prepareed for entry into college and/or prepared for a successful entry into the workforce at a level that will allow them to comfortable suuport a family and prpare heir children for a better position in the economic strata and society at large.
- 2009-10 Annual Report Card
- 2010 School Report Card
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Duty
It is our duty and our pleasure to shape and mold the future citizens of the world.