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:

Last week was a little unpredictable, bringing an unplanned day off, some inside activity time, a lockdown DRILL and shifting of agendas in order to make sure the students were able to complete the NWEA. Our staff worked so hard and showed great flexibility - we are always impressed with the students and their ability to roll with whatever is asked of them.

Looking ahead this week feels much more stable and we're excited to close out the week and month of January with our Oiler Drop Celebration. On Friday we will recognize over 200 students for demonstrating our TEAM expectations. Be on the lookout for us to also announce our Students of the Month and next round of CKH Spotlight Students and Staff for our January theme of Respect.

As we prepare to welcome February to the calendar, I am posting a fun Kindness Spirit Week and want to remind you that we have one remaining professional development day for our staff on Monday, February 9th which means no school for students. If your student was nominated for a Peacemaking Award, please note that the ceremony originally planned for last Monday has now been rescheduled for Monday, February 2nd at 6PM in the high school gymnasium. We still have a lot of winter left, let's see what still lies ahead!

Thank you for your continued support of our district attendance: Show Your Oiler Pride, Strive for Five, which sets 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 and have plenty of time to get breakfast and make it to class by 7:40. If transportation is a concern, please call the front office. We are happy to assist!

Weekly Launch

"You've got to expect things are going to go wrong. And we always need to prepare ourselves for handling the unexpected." - Neil Armstrong

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

Friday, January 31st:

Oiler Drop Day! Celebrating lots of positives at MPMS

Monday, February 2nd:

Peacemaking Ceremony, 6PM in the MPHS gymnasium

Monday, February 9th:

No School - Staff Professional Development

Tuesday, February 10th - Friday, February 13th:

Kindness Week Spirit Days (see below)

Tuesday, February 17th:

MPMS Band and Orchestra Concert, 7PM at MPHS

Wednesday, February 18th:

MPMS Choir Concert, 7PM at MPHS

Thursday, February 19th:

NAEP Math and Reading Assessment for selected 8th graders - parents have been notified via email if their student was selected to participate

Oilr Hour is an opportunity for students to receive additional help on assignments or assistance in preparing for quizzes or tests. Each grade level has its own room staffed by an MPMS teacher. Please take advantage of this wonderful support 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.
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.