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

We are excited for October and lots of opportunity for learning and fun. We spent September talking about empathy and how that makes MPMS a place where everyone can feel safe, seen and have the ability to learn. This month we will be discussing the CKH them of Self-Direct and encouraging students to look for ways to make choices that help them succeed. Please take a few minutes to read the newsletter below for ways to talk about Self Direct at home.

We made it through the first half of Trimester 1 and we will soon be emailing you a progress report. You can always stay up to date on your student's grades by logging into PowerSchool. If you need help with this, please call the main office and we will get you everything you need. If you feel your child is in need of additional academic time or support, please consider Oiler Hour and complete the permission form below.

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

Wednesday, October 8th - CMH presents to 6th Grade Science classes (see below)

Friday, October 10th - Picture Retakes

Friday, October 10th - Pink Out (details below)

Monday - Friday, October 13th - 17th - Scholastic Book Fair

Thursday, October 16th - Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 - 7:30

Friday, October 17th - No School, Staff Professional Development

Damage to middle school Chromebooks has increased. Please remember that students are to only be using school-issued bags and the should only have the device in them. Placing other books or materials in the Chromebook bag can cause increased pressure on the screen. Additional bags are not permitted in classrooms. Damage will be assessed on an individual basis and may be passed along to the student/family. Screen replacement is $50, total replacement is $250. Please take care of your device!

We know that parents often find taking their children to the dentist to be a challenge due a variety of issues including transportation and having to take time off from work. That’s why so many parents tell us how much they appreciate the ease and convenience of the in-school dentist, knowing that their children’s teeth are being kept healthy. Plus, kids are more comfortable seeing the dentist in the comfort and familiar surroundings of their school.

Each of our affiliated dentists are local and state licensed. They are assisted by licensed dental hygienists and/or professional dental assistants, and all are caring professionals devoted to providing children with the highest level of care.

There is no cost to schools, districts or parents whose children are covered by Medicaid. We also accept private insurance and discounted self-pay rates. Some grants may be available for care.

Service provided includes:

Preventive Care

• Complete dental exam
• Cleaning
• X-Rays*
• Fluoride treatments (including silver diamine fluoride)
• Sealants
• Oral health instruction

Restorative Care**

• Fillings
• Simple extractions
• Pulpotomy (Treatment of the nerves inside of baby teeth)
• Crowns

Click on the following link to sign up your student: https://www.myschooldentist.com/35388_schsrm

Athletics this Week

Learn more about the October theme of Self-Direct. Students will be learning about this concept throughout their advisory time this month and we encourage you to keep the conversation alive at home.

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.