MPMS Parent WAG
April 19, 2026
Contact Information
Website: https://mtpleasantschools.net/middle_school/home/
Location: 440 South Bradley Street, Mount Pleasant, MI, USA
Phone: (989) 775-2220
Facebook: facebook.com/mountpleasantmiddleschool
Message from Mrs. Russell
Notes for the week:
Our 8th graders did such an awesome job with all of their testing last week. We appreciate their attendance, positive behavior and PERSEVERANCE. Those are long days and they handled it beautifully. This week 6th and 7th grade will each take portions of the M-STEP. In addition, 7th graders will be out of the building on Tuesday afternoon to visit the GI-TEC center at Mt. Pleasant High School. this is a great opportunity to see some of the classes and programs available to them once they begin high school. It's a resource we are very lucky to have in our community.
Keep watch on the WAG for all of the important information and dates associated with the end of the year. We have field trips, honors assemblies and fine arts showcases ahead. So much to celebrate after an amazing year at MPMS.
I mentioned perseverance, our Capturing Kids' Hearts theme for the month, above and have been seeing it action all around the school. I love how everyone comes together to "finish strong" in academics, planning ahead and launching our students to the next things ahead. As a school we continue to persevere by setting high expectations inside the classroom and out. Our commitment to CKH, our TEAM values and creating a school climate where everyone feels safe, seen and supported continues to drive everything we do. This week we were recognized as a CKH National Showcase School, which highlights our dedication to being relationship driven. When it comes to that, there is no finish line but we will keep moving forward and work to continuously improve!
Weekly Launch:
"Purpose is the reason you journey. Passion is the fire that lights the way " - Anonymous
TEAM LINKS
GOOD THINGS INDEED
IMPORTANT DATES THIS WEEK
Monday, April 13th - Friday, April 17th
Scholastic Book Fair - See flyer below
Monday, April 20th
PSAT Make up day for any 8th grade students who were absent
Tuesday, April 21st
6th graders take ELA M-STEP
7th graders visit GITEC at Mt. Pleasant High School
Wednesday, April 22nd
7th graders take ELA M-STEP
Thursday, April 23rd
6th graders take Math M-STEP
Friday, April 24th
Mobile Dentist visit
8th grade M-STEP make ups
8th grade Reality Store in Social Studies classes
GRASP Summer Learning orders DUE
Trimester Midpoint
MAKE 8th GRADE CELEBRATION A SUCCESS!
VOLUNTEERS
ART SHOWCASE
SPRING CONCERTS
FROM THE NURSE
OILER GEAR
SPRING OPPORTUNITY
SUMMER LEARNING - ORDERS DUE FRIDAY
MOBILE DENTIST - THIS FRIDAY
SAVE THE DATE - 8th GRADERS ONLY
CAPTURING KIDS' HEARTS
This month we will focus on Perseverance and the ways we can Finish Strong!
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
MPMS RESOURCES
ATHLETICS & CLUBS
COMMUNITY & FAMILY RESOURCES
DISTRICT RESOURCES
Safety Reminder
MEAL INFORMATION
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
Is' Confidential
It's Critical for student support
Complete your application today along with all of your MPPS enrollment forms at: https://mtpleasant-mi.finalforms.com/
TRANSPORTATION
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.
MPMS Accelerated Math Program and MPMS French Students Attendance on Days with an Irregular Schedule
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.