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

Notes for the week:

School is back in session and we are so excited to see our students! We hope you all had a wonderful break and are ready for all the new year has to offer! This week we will be spending a lot of time reteaching school and behavior expectations - these are important reminders for all of us as we settle back in to our routines and shared space. We will also introduce our January CKH Theme of Respect.

Wednesday is the Hoops for Hunger game at CMU for those students who donated money or goods and met the academic/behavioral requirements to attend. We will be communicating home to anyone that is unable to go. For students who did not choose to go, it will be a regular school day.

Be on the lookout for trimester 1 Honor Roll certificates coming home this week. We will also announce our December Capturing Kids' Hearts Spotlight Students and Staff members for their outstanding demonstration of "Responsibility". Winter NWEA testing begins next week with ELA and then followed by Math the next week.

There is always so much happening at MPMS - keep an eye on these weekly updates as well as our Facebook page and communication from teachers via email. Contact us with any specific questions or concerns.

Weekly Launch

"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." - Maria Robinson

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

Tuesday, January 6th:

Freshman Scheduling Meeting for all 8th Grade Parents/Guardians and Students at 6:00pm at the MPHS Auditorium at the front of the school. Topics Covered:

Michigan Merit Curriculum Overview

Course descriptions including Honors class options

Choosing Course Requests

How to contact your high school counselor

Here is the course offering guide parents are encouraged to look at the course offering guide with their students. Teacher recommendations are STRONGLY encouraged for Honors Classes. Your student will receive a course recommendation letter this week in his or her social studies class. We encourage them to share these with you so be on the lookout!

Wednesday, January 7th:

Hoops for Hunger Basketball game at CMU, 10:00 - 1:30

Students had to have turned in a signed permission slip and meet donation/academic/behavioral requirements in order to attend. Communication will be sent via email for any student who turned in a permission slip but did not meet other requirements.

Monday January 12th - Friday January 16th:

NWEA Testing - ELA

Monday, January 12th:

Parent Involvement Committee Meeting - 6PM virtual. Please email Courtney Russell at cerussell@mp.edzone.net if you'd like a link to join.

Monday, January 19th - Thursday January 22nd:

NWEA Testing - Math

Monday, January 19th:

MPPS Peacemaking Ceremony, 6PM at the MPHS Gymnasium

Friday, January 23rd:

No School for students, staff Professional Development Day

We are almost to the halfway point of Trimester 2! Teachers are available to assist your student with missing work or items that need extra support. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.

This week we will introduce the January topic of Respect. This is something we talk about frequently at MPMS and are excited to dig into more deeply this month. Please take a moment to read the family newsletter from CKH regarding this important topic.

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
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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.