MPMS Parent WAG

Website: https://mtpleasantschools.net/middle_school/home/
Location: 440 South Bradley Street, Mount Pleasant, MI, USA
Phone: (989) 775-2220
Facebook: facebook.com/mountpleasantmiddleschool

Important Reminders:

We are full steam ahead at MPMS and ready for 10 more days of school in 2025. I've been thinking a lot about community lately and I purposefully chose a basketball for the banner of this newsletter because our deadline for Hoops for Hunger donations is THIS Friday. Hoops for Hunger is an opportunity for our school to give back to the community at large via donated goods or monetary donations. That philanthropy is then celebrated at a CMU basketball game in January. See below for all of the details and help your student turn in his or her donation in order to be eligible to attend.

Spirit days are ahead; see below for each theme, we love to see what students come up with and our hallways are always so fun when we come together this way!

MPMS has goals and one of them is to get a great turnout on our CKH Family Survey. If you haven't taken a couple of minutes to do so, please consider submitting yours. We have emailed a link or it can be found below. Thank you to those of you who have shared your feedback!

Weekly Launch

"Community is much more than belonging to something; it's about doing something together that makes belonging matter." - Brian Solis

6th Grade BLUE WAG

6th Grade GOLD WAG

7th Grade BLUE WAG

7th Grade GOLD WAG

8th Grade BLUE WAG

8th Grade GOLD WAG

Resource Room WAG

PE/Health WAG

Mrs. Olson WAG

Monday, December 8th - Friday December 19th:

10 Days of Festive Fun: Spirit days to celebrate winter holiday fun! See below for details.

Monday, December 8th:

Parent Involvement Meeting: CANCELLED. Our next meeting will be virtual on Monday, January 12th at 6PM.

Friday, December 12th:

Hoops for Hunger donations DUE to Ms. Barber or Ms. Jackson in order to attend the CMU basketball game on January 7th. See below for details.

Friday, December 19th:

Oiler Drop Day - we'll be raffling off prizes, treats and activities as we celebrate positive behavior at MPMS

December 20th - January 4th:

No school, Winter Break

Tuesday, January 6th:

8th grade meeting at Mt. Pleasant High School. Scheduling information for families of students who will transition to MPHS next year. See below.

At Mt. Pleasant Public Schools, all of our schools use the Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) process to build strong relationships, create a positive school culture, and ensure every student feels connected, valued, and supported. Through CKH strategies—like Greetings, Good Things, Social Contracts, and Launches—we work to create classrooms and school communities where students thrive both academically and socially.

As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we invite you to share your thoughts in the CKH Family Survey. Your feedback helps us understand how our CKH practices are experienced by families and how they impact students’ connections and sense of belonging.

We truly value your voice! Your input helps us celebrate what’s going well and identify ways to keep growing together as a district family. Take the survey here: CKH FAMILY SURVEY

Have additional thoughts or suggestions? Please share them here: MPPS Family Perception

We will meet again Monday, January 12th @ 6PM in a virtual format. Please consider joining us!

Items ordered by 12/10 will be delivered by 12/25

Get a jump on Trimester 2 assignments and topics. Teachers are available to assist your student with missing work or items that need extra support. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.

This month we are focused on Responsibility and why it's important to own your thoughts, words and actions. Please see the monthly CKH newsletter about this important character trait.

Lock It Up

Theft often happens because something is left unlocked or unattended. Whether it’s your bike, locker, or electronics, always take a few seconds to secure your belongings. Don’t leave valuables out in the open where they can tempt someone to take them. Each year, 2.4 million bikes are reported stolen in the US. The number is even higher due to many not reporting thefts. If possible, keep your bike secure inside when at home, and if left outside, lock it up with a strong lock. “Kryptonite” is a trusted, highly rated brand offering strong locks at various prices.

To help our schools secure essential state and federal funding, we're asking ALL families to complete the Child Nutrition and Education Benefits Application.
It's Quick
Is' Confidential
It's Critical for student support
Complete your application today along with all of your MPPS enrollment forms at: https://mtpleasant-mi.finalforms.com/

Attention Parents and Guardians of MPPS students utilizing the school bus for transportation. Please review the following information.

2025-2026 School Year Transportation Information.

You may enroll your student in transportation at the following link.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHP3QyYca5zL65aodaihmQGWDMm1hRVWMtmxA3TehHR4HtZg/viewform

If your current student has not rode the bus since May 1, 2025 you will also need to re-enroll the student(s) using the link above.
School starts August 21, 2025

The sign up deadline for riding the bus the first week is August 8, 2025. Anyone enrolled after this date will begin August 25, 2025.
You are encouraged to download the parent app My Ride K-12 https://myridek12.tylerapp.com/login . If you have any questions please call 989-775-2323 x 32810. The Transportation Department will call you back if we miss your call please leave a detailed message. On August 18th you will be able to locate your student(s) pick up and drop off time using this app. There are several options within the app under the settings.

Most badges will be available at the orientations and back to school events. If your child does not receive their badge before school, the driver will have their badge the during the first week of school.

For Elementary Students Attending MPMS

• These students WILL NOT attend on most days that alter the daily schedule, including delay days, half days, and days where MPMS students start with first hour. One issue is that there may not be a bus available to transport them back to their elementary schools. Another issue on delay days is that they will be finished with their MPMS math class long before their elementary start time.

• The only exception to this rule will be days where they will be taking their trimester exams. They will indeed attend on exam days, even with the change in schedule.

For MPMS Students Attending MPHS

• These students WILL NOT attend on delay days, half days, and all other irregular days unless otherwise instructed by their MPHS Math/French teacher.