The Moore School District has been providing high quality education to students in the metropolitan area of Moore and south Oklahoma City for more than 100 years. The principles that guide this district include high student achievement, outstanding instruction, and strong community involvement. Success in these areas continues to make Moore one of the state's finest school systems. Moore Public Schools offers pre-K through 12th grade in the suburban areas of Moore and south Oklahoma City. With a student population of over 23,000, the system is the third largest in the state.
Established in 1972, MNTC has gained a reputation for excellence, and is viewed as one of the nation's premiere educational and training institutions. Moore Norman Technology Center is one of 29 career and technical education options within Oklahoma's globally recognized CareerTech System, and our district encompasses the communities of Norman, Moore and south Oklahoma City.The school is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. We provide high school and adult students a quality and affordable career and technical education. Additionally, we also provide professional assistance to businesses in order to help them achieve their business goals. Mission Statement: Elevating lives, careers and our economy through innovative education and dynamic business solutions.
We are... dedicated to provide our students with a positive learning climate, which encourages a passion for discovery and achievement. We feel students are entitled to learn in an orderly environment of mutual respect and concern among peers and teachers. Each day our mission is to provide challenging and creative lessons through which our students have the opportunity to master academic as well as social and personal skills that will lead to healthy living, foster success, and inspire lifelong learning. Each day our mission is to hold ourselves and our students accountable for positive actions, personal growth and caring relationships, enhanced through a strong partnership between home and school.
Located in the 3rd largest city in Oklahoma and the home of the University of Oklahoma, NPS serves approximately 15,000 students in pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Led by state and nationally distinguished Superintendent Dr. Joseph Siano since 2000, it is the 10th largest school district in the state, yet has the 2nd highest number of National Merit Semifinalists and Finalists, U.S. Blue Ribbon Schools, Oklahoma Reward Schools and National Board Certified teachers. Both U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek magazine have named the districts' high schools among the top 5 percent nationally and NPS is the only district in the state to have all of its high schools recognized by both publications in 2012. In any given year, NPS earns State Championships in various athletics, fine arts and academic events. In fact, it also is home to the two-time WORLD champion Norman Advanced Robotics team and, in 2012, men's soccer at Norman North was named NATIONAL champions by ESPN. At NPS, we excel at it all!
Our mission is to educate the whole child. We believe that all children can excel at academics, and that activities and citizenship are just as important. Our students know that we have high expectations for them, and they strive to meet them. We welcome involvement from parents and the community.