MPMS 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 are excited to celebrate positive behavior at MPMS! This Friday is our first Oiler Drop Day of the year. Students earn Oiler Drops from staff by being recognized for following our TEAM social contract. Students can decide which prize raffle they would like to enter and on Oiler Drop Day, we announce winners. In addition, each hour we draw 15 winners who get to bring a friend to the main entrance area of the school for a surprise. Our middle schoolers love food, so it is generally a fun snack, some free time or other fun prizes. See this month's raffle menu posted next to this message!

Would you consider logging in to FinalForms and making sure you have completed and signed everything? We still have 25% of our families that have not done this. We would appreciate your help making sure we have all the information we need.

Thank you for continuing to discuss empathy with your student(s). That is our CKH focus for the month of September and we still have 2 important advisory lessons to share. Below is the CKH newsletter if you would like to further the conversation at home.

THIS WEEK'S LAUNCH: "Empathy has no script. There is no right way or wrong way to do it. It's simply listening, holding space, withholding judgement, emotionally connecting, and communicating that incredibly healing message 'you are not alone'." - Brene Brown

Mrs. Russell

MPMS Principal

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Wear yellow in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month and consider "Walking a Mile" (our PE classes will be!) - see below for more details.

Friday, September 25, 2026

Oiler Drop Day

September 28th - October 2nd

Homecoming Spirit Days - see below for details

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Orange Shirt Day - see below for details

B#4 Foundation assembly for 8th graders - see below for details

Monday, October 5, 2026

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Dear Middle School Families,

As we continue to settle into a new school year, student safety remains our highest priority. We need your help to ensure that every student arrives at school safely each morning.

Church Parking Lot & Lawn Crossing: We have noticed an increasing number of parents using the church parking lot next door as a morning drop-off spot, with students then crossing the lawn to get to the back entrances of the school. Please be aware that the church parking lot is private property and not a designated drop-off location. This area lacks supervision and crossing guards, which creates potential safety hazards for our students as they navigate traffic and enter school grounds. This becomes even more concerning as we move into fall and winter months when drop off occurs in the dark.

Official Drop-Off Line & Bradley Street To keep all students safe and maintain smooth traffic flow, please follow our official drop-off procedures:

• Use the Designated Drop-Off Line: Follow the drop-off route just south of the school, located on school grounds for morning arrival. Students may enter the building beginning at 7:25 am each day. Supervision outside starts at 7:15 am.

• Cross with the Guard: Remind your student to cross only where our dedicated crossing guards are stationed to ensure they cross the street safely. In addition to staff in the designated traffic loop, we also have a guard at Bradley and Lyons who supervises crossing in front of the drop off lane.

• Students Using the Front Entrance: If your student walks to school or is dropped off at the church or nearby, please ensure he/she uses the sidewalk on Bradley and then uses the main entrance at the front of the school.

• Avoid the Front Drive: Please do not use the half circle drive at the front of the school for morning drop off. This area is reserved for our special education bussing and I-Ride drop off. Parent vehicles should not be entering this lot for drop off.

Thank you for your cooperation and partnership in keeping our students safe every morning!

Every day counts at MPPS!

Student attendance directly supports every goal of the Mt. Pleasant Public Schools Strategic Plan, that’s why we are encouraging every student to Strive for Five. Strong attendance allows students to fully access high-quality academic programs, contributes to a positive learning environment and culture, and strengthens communication and community engagement through consistent connections between home and school. It also supports effective personnel and leadership practices and ensures efficient operations that maximize resources for student success.

We invite you to watch the short video below to learn more about why attendance matters and how, together, we can support students being present, engaged, and ready to learn every day.

Meal planning just got a whole lot easier!

We’re excited to announce that our district is switching to a new electronic menu program! You can now easily view daily meal offerings, check nutritional details, and filter for allergies directly from your phone or computer.

What you’ll love about the new system:

• Real-time updates: Always see the most up-to-date breakfast and lunch options.

• Allergen & dietary filters: Quickly check ingredients to keep your kids safe and healthy.

• Convenient access: View menus anytime, anywhere.

Check out this month’s menu and bookmark the page here:

Mt Pleasant Public Schools - School Nutrition

Go Oilers!!

Vaping and Smoking: Vapes might seem popular or fun with all their bright colors and sweet flavors, but there is a lot more going on inside them you may not have thought about. Here is what you really need to know:

High-Powered Nicotine: One disposable vape can carry as much nicotine as an entire carton of 200 cigarettes.

The Stress Trap: While a vape might feel like it chills you out for a few minutes, that quick rush fades fast, and it usually leaves behind more anxiety, mood swings, and physical stress than you started with.

Not Just "Harmless Vapor": Vaping is often promoted as a safer pick than smoking, but it still pulls addictive chemicals, heavy metals, and artificial flavorings directly into your lungs.

The Good News: Your Body Heals

If you’ve already tried vaping or smoking, you aren't stuck. Your body starts fixing itself the moment you stop.

You don't have to figure it out on your own, either. Talk to a trusted adult, a counselor, or a doctor who can help you make a plan to quit. My door is always open if you ever want talk about quitting. No judgment, just support. - Officer Cole McGregor

• German, French and Math students:

  • Students WILL NOT attend on delay days, half days, and all other irregular days unless otherwise instructed by their MPHS teacher.

Jason McIntyre, Athletic Director, at 989-775-2204.

Attention Parents and Guardians of MPPS students utilizing the school bus for transportation. Please review the following information.

2026-27 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 recently you need to re-enroll the student(s) using the link above.
School starts August 20, 2026. The cut off date to sign up for transportation for the week of school is August 7th. If you sign up after August 7th, your student will be able to ride starting the week of August 24th.

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.