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:

Due to an altered schedule at MPHS on Monday, students who start their day at the high school should NOT report there for class. Students are welcome to arrive at MPMS at the start of the day and can report to the media center until their regular schedule begins.

We are officially halfway through the school year. Be on the lookout for student progress reports at the end of the week in your email and contact teachers if you have any questions or concerns you would like to discuss. 6th and 8th grade PE and Computers reports will be sent home with students; please keep these for your records because PowerSchool will only reflect the grades of the class your student has for the second half of the trimester.

Math NWEA begins this week and we appreciate the effort our students put in to taking their ELA assessment last week. Thank you for helping us communicate the importance of taking these tests seriously.

Our district launched an attendance initiative this week setting a goal of 5 absences or fewer from January to June! We know illness happens, but we want and need our Oilers at school. Remember: students can enter the building starting at 7:25 if they are not in class by 7:40, they are considered tardy. If transportation is a concern, please call the front office. We are happy to assist!

Weekly Launch

"Practice presence, embrace the place where life happens." - Eckhart Tolle

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 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

Your voices matter.

Thank you to our families, students, and staff who participated in this year’s Perception Surveys.

We are proud to share districtwide Glows and Grows, highlighting what is working well across Mt. Pleasant Public Schools and where we are committed to growing. This feedback will guide our next steps as we continue strengthening relationships, communication, and school culture across our district.

Thank you for partnering with us as we work to support every learner, every da

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 continue our discussion of the January CKH 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.
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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.