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 hope you enjoyed your fall break and are reading to finish out October strong! Thank you to the parents and families that joined us last week for conferences. We hope you found that time valuable and appreciate your commitment to your student's progress. If you were unable to make it and still wish to have a meeting with teachers, please feel free to reach out via email. Our teachers are happy to set up a time with you.

Next week we will celebrate positive behavior at MPMS with our Oiler Drop day, which also falls on Halloween. Please see below for middle school expectations for that day.

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, October 20th - No School

Tuesday, October 21st - Friday, October 24th - Isabella County Child Advocacy presents to 7th grade Social Studies classes (see below)

Wednesday, October 22nd - CMH presents to 6th grade Science classes (see below)

- Choir Concert, 7PM @ MPHS

Thursday, October 23rd - Mobile Dentist visits (see below)

- Band and Orchestra Concert, 7:30PM @ MPHS

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

We have an upcoming, virtual meeting to discuss the MPMS fundraiser, student needs and 8th grade celebration. Please email Courtney Russell at cerussell@mp.edzone.net to have a calendar invite sent directly to you.

Week of October 20: Bullying & Kindness

Bullying, whether in person or online, can have serious effects on a student’s well-being. If you are currently bullying someone now, or have in the past, take a moment to put yourself in their shoes. How would you feel if it was happening to you?

Remember, not everyone thinks, dresses, speaks, or has the same interest, and that’s what makes each person unique. If you witness bullying, don’t join in and don’t stay silent. Instead, support the person being targeted by standing with them or getting help from an adult.

Kindness is powerful! It can turn someone’s bad day into a better one. Treating others with respect not only helps individuals but also makes our schools stronger and more welcoming for everyone. Small actions of kindness add up to a safer, happier environment.

Thanks to Mr. Weber and some amazing volunteers, we have added 9 Square to our outdoor space. Please review the rules with your students and remind them about safe play at activity time. We want this addition to last for a long time!

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!

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.