About Mangum
The City of Mangum is a thriving community located in Southwest Oklahoma. Home to a population of approximately 3000 people, Mangum is the county seat of Greer County, ensuring that it is a strategic hub for the surrounding area.
Indeed, Mangum is a place that is always on the go, with the hustle and bustle of everyday life adding to the charm of this delightful, historic city.
Many attractions and events await your visit. Mangum offers familiar favorite restaurants, with home cooking and family dining. A number of antique shops and other shopping await you. Opportunity for growth and expression can be found at the Margaret Carder Library, the Old Greer County Museum, the community center and numerous churches of various denominations. Artists Alley is another cultural hub that helps to put Mangum firmly on the map; home to several award winning artists, Artists Alley is a major attraction, helping to bring visitors to the City.
Quartz Mountain State Park
MPS is proud of its proximity to the great outdoors. Located just West of Quartz Mountain State Park, you're a short drive from one of the natural treasures of Southwestern Oklahoma. lies in a “buffer zone” between drier western climates and wetter eastern ones. As a result, there is a great diversity of habitats and plant and animal species inside of the park.
Quartz Mountain is in the mixed-grass plains district. Tall grasses and herbs grow on valley floors, while short grasses, prickly-pear, and yucca grow on the unprotected hilltops. The most common type of tree in Quartz Mountain State Park is the scrub oak. Many types of flowers grow at Quartz Mountain, including gaillardia (Indian Blanket), coreopsis, prairie larkspur, sunflower, spiderwort, and milkweed.
Three distinct habitat regions ensure the presence of a variety of amphibians and reptiles. The eastern bullfrog and the narrow-mouthed salamander live near the lake and a variety of toads and lizards live on the hilltops. Several species of snakes, including rattlesnakes, live in the hills and in the central region of the park. Many mammalian species also make Quartz Mountain their home, including the bobcat, eastern cottontail rabbit, desert cottontail, raccoon, jackrabbit, deer mouse, ground squirrel, coyote, and beaver.
Quartz Mountain State Park is a paradise for bird watchers. The majestic bald eagle winters at Quartz Mountain, and white pelicans and Canadian geese migrate through the park in the spring and fall. In the summer, the Eastern black-chinned hummingbird, bluebird, flickers, woodpecker, and wren live at Quartz Mountain. The lake and streams draw ducks and cranes. Red-tailed hawks and great horned owls make the mountains and grasslands their permanent homes.
Since Quartz Mountain State Park is a region of high diversity and physiographic contrast, the area is particularly suited for the occurrence of rare or endangered species. Some of the rare and endangered flora and fauna found at Quartz Mountain include the prairie falcon, golden eagle, bald eagle, green toad, mountain lion, mountain barrel cactus, waterfalls phlox, and western live oak.
Community Pride
The Mangum Rattlesnake Derby is an annual event featuring everything from carnival rides to live rattlesnake shows. Visitors to the derby will have the unique opportunity to travel deep into the countryside surrounding Mangum to hunt rattlesnakes. All hunters must register at the event's Rattlesnake Headquarters. After a brief safety meeting, hunters are led onto private land in an attempt to catch local rattlesnakes. Put your nerves to the test and sign up for a spot on two daily caravans for an experience you won't soon forget.
If hunting rattlesnakes is not your idea of a good time, have no fear. The Mangum Rattlesnake Derby is a festival for the whole family and is also home to one of the largest flea markets in Oklahoma. Hundreds of vendors flock to Mangum each year to sell their goods to passing patrons. Browse through booths at the flea market and visit the Arts & Crafts show to pick up a unique souvenir. After shopping, stop by Food Alley and pick up a tasty treat from dozens of available food vendors.
Bring the whole family to the Mangum Rattlesnake Derby and enjoy the carnival area filled with rides, games and fun. As an added bonus, the Shortgrass Rattlesnake Association is proud to present a free concert and street dance featuring a local band. On Saturday, following the crowning of Miss Fang, you can watch as cloggers and dancers perform in downtown Mangum.
No trip to the Mangum Rattlesnake Derby would be complete without a visit to the Snake Pit. Watch as experienced snake handlers walk amidst the snakes. The Snake Pit houses hundreds of rattlers as they freely roam inside a glass enclosure. Each show lasts approximately 45 minutes. Don't forget to secure the ultimate souvenir: a picture taken with a live rattlesnake. Expert snake handlers will be on-hand to shoot family photos with live snakes. The photo booth is located next to the Snake Pit. After the show, head over to the Butcher Shop Show for a demonstration of how the snake is processed. Everything is used except the hiss. Next door is the world-famous Bite-a-Snake Cafe where patrons can try a serving of fried snake meat.
Complete your snake adventure with a safari bus tour. Visitors to this derby will also have an opportunity to take a safari bus to an actual rattlesnake den site to see them in their natural environment. The 45 minute bus tour includes a history of Greer County and western Oklahoma, and for the brave at heart, a chance to pick up a live rattlesnake.
Stick around on Sunday to see the event's Longest Snake Contest. Make your way to the rattlesnake buying platform to see live snakes stretched and measured under the watchful eye of expert handlers. The current record stands at 84 inches (seven feet).
Mangum Education Foundation
The Mangum Education Foundation is a non-profit foundation that provides grants to Mangum teachers for educational supplies or activities from donations received.
The Foundation allocates funds to teachers once per year. Teachers submit a grant application that is processed by a Foundation committee.
We want to build a fund that would provide income from the interest generated through this fund. We are building a fund large enough to sustain a consistent income. That means that any donations given will not only be utilized this year but continue to bless and benefit the children of Mangum for years to come.
Our levels of donation include:
Individuals: Orange - $120-249 Black - $250-499 Tiger Pride - $500-2499 Lifetime $2500+
Businesses: Silver - $250-499 Gold - $500-999 Platinum - $1000-2499 Lifetime - $2500+ Our memberships are annual and dues are paid each year.
Donations can also be made in memorium.
All donations are tax-deductible.
The address is 414 S. Robinson, Mangum, OK 73554
We appreciate your support!
Enrollment Information
Oklahoma's new Student Transfer Law requires each school district to publish their enrollment and enrollment capacity at each grade level, four times per year, by the first of: January, April, July, and October. Regular education students are eligible to transfer based on capacity. If an enrollment slot is available, a student can only be denied based on attendance and discipline history. Students who are receiving services through an Individual Education Plan (IEP) are considered special need students and must have an IEP meeting to determine if Mangum Schools has the capacity to provide the related services, prior to acceptance. ALL students who wish to transfer into Mangum Public Schools must complete the State Department of Education Transfer Form. Distict transfer policy, capacity notification, and transfer forms can be accessed by clicking on the link(s) above.
Once the Transfer Application is completed and signed, it should be returned to:
Mangum Public Schools, Administration Building, 400 N Pennsylvania, Mangum, OK 73554
or via email to:
travis.reese@mangum.k12.ok.us and kristie.clark@mangum.k12.ok.us
Employment Opportunities
The following opportunities exist for the 2023-2024 school year:
Administration:
Certified Faculty:
Mangum Public Schools is accepting applications for High School and/or Middle School Core Subject Area Teacher(s). Please send a letter of introduction, resume and copy of teaching certificate for consideration.
Mangum Public Schools is accepting applications for Boys Basketball Coach. Experience and core subject teaching field preferred. Please send a letter of introduction, resume and copy of teaching certificate for consideration.
Mangum Public Schools is accepting applications for Elementary and Early Childhood Certified Teacher(s). Please send a letter of introduction, resume and copy of teaching certificate for consideration.
Non-Certified:
Mangum Public Schools is accepting applications for bus drivers & substitute teachers. These positions are filled as they become necessary throught the school year. Applications will be kept on file, but should be updated semi-annually.
Application process:
Please send/deliver an a letter of introduction, application and any supporting documentation to the Administration Office, 400 N Pennsylvania, Mangum, OK 73554; the building principal or travis.reese@mangum.k12.ok.us. Mangum Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If sent by electronic mail, please cc: kristie.clark@mangum.k12.ok.us
Application Forms