MPMS WAG
November 8, 2026
Contact Information
Website: https://mtpleasantschools.net/middle_school/home/
Location: 440 South Bradley Street, Mount Pleasant, MI, USA
Phone: (989) 775-2220
Facebook: facebook.com/mountpleasantmiddleschool
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
This week is exam week at MPMS, the final week in our first trimester of school. Make sure you check the team WAG links to see how you can best support your student this week. Most classes will begin reviewing on Monday but there is also scheduled review time in each class. In addition, Oiler Hour continues to be available for students who want extra time to complete assignments or support from a teacher. Details about that after school opportunity are below.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our only school wide fundraiser. We are very appreciative of your effort and support!
Our students will continue to learn about and participate in activities related to our monthly CKH theme of Teamwork. If you wish to continue the conversation, the newsletter is linked below.
THIS WEEK'S LAUNCH: "Teamwork divides the task and multiplies the success." - Anonymous
Mrs. Russell
MPMS Principal
THANK YOU!
Our fundraiser closes tomorrow at 3pm - we are so grateful for our MPMS community!
IMPORTANT DATES
Important Dates
Monday, November 9
Parent Involvement Committee Meeting - 6pm in the MPMS Conference Room (use main entrance). Please email Courtney Russell if you plan to attend crussell@mp.edzone.net
Wednesday, November 11 - Friday, November, 13
Trimester 1 exams - see schedule below
Monday, November 16
Trimester 2 begins
Thursday, November 19
Trimester 1 report cards will be emailed to parents/guardians
TEAM LINKS
DAILY SCHEDULE
FROM OUR NATIVE AMERICAN OFFICE
Check out the most recent newsletter!
MOBILE DENTIST
TUTORING OPPORTUNITY
VOLUNTEER
CAPTURING KIDS' HEARTS
This month's theme is Teamwork!
HANDBOOK REMINDERS
ATTENDANCE
It's a close race between grade levels. We had a small drop from September - let's see if we can make some gains in November!
🌞 Mornings Matter! 💙💛
A strong school day starts with showing up! Regular attendance helps students build confidence, strengthen friendships, and stay focused on learning.
We know mornings can sometimes be challenging. If your family is experiencing barriers to getting to school, reach out to us! We're here to listen, problem-solve, and work together to help your child succeed.
💙💛 Show Your Oiler Pride — Strive for Five! Every day counts!
📌 Need additional support or resources? Visit fewerthan5.com.
FROM OUR YSU
When we hear the word "Cyberbullying" we tend to think of the worst case scenario. A lot of people may hear cyberbullying and think "oh that doesn't happen around here". Unfortunately, cyerbullying is seen everyday, happening to lots of people, including people in our schools. Studies show that 30% of teens report being cyberbullied at some time in their life. Cyberbullying can lead to several issues including poor self-esteem, emotional/psychological problems, and even self-harm. Cyberbullying can be something as simple as teasing a friend on social media, or including them in a video you found funny, but was actually hurtful.
A good rule of thumb is to think "If someone posted this about my brother/sister/parent/me, would I find this to be as funny?". If you answer no to any of those, it would be safer to not post it. Not only can it be hurtful, it can also be criminal. Michigan passed the cyberbullying law in 2018, making it a crime.
Be Kind, and Stay Safe - Officer McGregor
MPMS COMMUNICATION
BAND DATES
MEAL INFORMATION
Meal planning just got a whole lot easier!
We’re excited to announce that our district is switching to a new electronic menu program! You can now easily view daily meal offerings, check nutritional details, and filter for allergies directly from your phone or computer.
What you’ll love about the new system:
Real-time updates: Always see the most up-to-date breakfast and lunch options.
Allergen & dietary filters: Quickly check ingredients to keep your kids safe and healthy.
Convenient access: View menus anytime, anywhere.
Check out this month’s menu and bookmark the page here:
Mt Pleasant Public Schools - School Nutrition
Go Oilers!!
OILER APPAREL
MPMS RESOURCES
DISTRICT RESOURCES
TRAVELING STUDENT INFO
German, French and Math students:
Students WILL NOT attend on delay days, half days, and all other irregular days unless otherwise instructed by their MPHS teacher.
ATHLETICS
Jason McIntyre, Athletic Director, at 989-775-2204.
TRANSPORTATION
Attention Parents and Guardians of MPPS students utilizing the school bus for transportation. Please review the following information.
2026-27 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 recently you need to re-enroll the student(s) using the link above.
School starts August 20, 2026. The cut off date to sign up for transportation for the week of school is August 7th. If you sign up after August 7th, your student will be able to ride starting the week of August 24th.
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.
