FIREBIRD FLASH

Important Reminders & Updates

1. Food Service Policy #8510

2. Parent Drop-Off Lane

3. Minocqua J1 School District November Referendum

4. Mark Your Calendars!!!

5. Request for Snow Plowing Bids

6. Lifetouch

7. 2026-2027 School Calendar

8. 2026-2027 School Supply List

9. 2026-2027 Bus Transportation Form

10. Bus Transportation App

11. Family Resources

12. Hope in a Backpack

13. MHLT Middle School Choir-National Anthem - TONIGHT!!

14. MHLT Vaccine Clinic

15. Firebird Foundation Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

16. MHLT Trivia Night

17. Popcorn Fridays

18. Firebird Foundation - MHLT Apparel

19. Bridging Brighter Smiles Enrollment

Background Check Reminder

Parents, if you are unsure whether your volunteer background check is current, please complete a new application. Background checks are valid for two school years. Having a current background check on file helps ensure you are eligible to volunteer for school activities and events. Please use this link below to fill out application.

Thank you for helping us keep our students safe while supporting our school!

Warm regards,

Office Staff

As required by Board policy, here is a link to our Food Service Policy #8510 which outlines how unpaid meal balances are handled. If you have any questions about or need help paying a balance, please reach out to Erin Skubal (eskubal@mhlt.org or 715-356-5206, ext. 2115).

We kindly ask all parents who are driving their students to school to use the designated drop-off lane. For the safety and efficiency of everyone, please do not park and walk your child into the building. Your cooperation helps keep the traffic flowing smoothly and ensures a safe environment for all students. As always, patience and understanding are essential ingredients to a successful and calm start to each morning. Thank you for your support!

Referendum to Address Essential Financial Needs

All families are required to complete a transportation form each school year.

If your student will be riding a Lakeland Area Bus, please take a few moments to complete the transportation form using the link below.

Submitting the form annually helps ensure the transportation information is accurate and up to date for the upcoming school year.

Lakeland Area Bus Service will be at our back to school Open House, Wednesday, August 26th, 2-6pm. If there are any questions you may have, stop by.

Thank you for your cooperation and prompt attention to this important task.

Lakeland Area Bus Service Parent App Requirement

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Lakeland Area Bus Service is requiring all families with students who ride the bus to use the designated parent app for transportation information. The app will provide important updates regarding your child's bus route and help keep families informed throughout the school year.

We encourage all bus-riding families to download the app and complete the registration process as soon as possible to ensure you receive timely transportation information throughout the school year.

If you need assistance setting up the app or have questions regarding your student's transportation, please contact Lakeland Area Bus Service directly. They will be available during Open House also.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping ensure safe and efficient transportation for our students.

Dear MJ1 Families,

At MHLT, we believe that supporting our students means supporting the whole family. As we head into the upcoming holiday and winter seasons, we want to ensure all of our students have exactly what they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Through the generosity of our community partners, staff, and local donation programs, we are incredibly fortunate to have a variety of resources available to share. If your family could benefit from any of the resources listed below, please complete our confidential Holiday Resource Request Form.

Simply check the resources you are interested in, and our school staff will coordinate with the appropriate organization(s) on your behalf. This way you do not need to contact multiple organizations or fill out multiple forms.

All requests will be handled discreetly and respectfully. Completing the form indicates that you are interested in receiving assistance but does not guarantee that assistance will be available.

Thank you for being a vital part of our school community. Together, we make sure every child has a warm, bright, and successful season.

Warm regards,

School Administration & Counseling Staff

A backpack sent home every Thursday with nutritious snacks and easy to prepare meals for the weekend.

*Sponsored by Ascension Lutheran Church and Calvary Lutheran Church

Interested? Select Hope in a Backpack on the Holiday Resource Request Form above.

Bridging Brighter Smiles is holding their next dental clinic at Minocqua J1 School District on:

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

It's never too late for your student to participate - ENROLL TODAY! Keep those smiles shining this spring!