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

This week we are inviting parents in for conferences and many teams have already communicated home about this process. Please remember that the format is different from what you may be used to in elementary school. Doors will open at 5:00 and you may arrive at a time that is convenient for you. Teachers will be available in their rooms and keep to 5 minute sessions due to the number of students they have. MPMS encourages you to set up a meeting with teachers if you would like a more in-depth update or conversation. All teams are available daily and can work with you to arrange a time in person, over the phone or virtually. Progress reports were emailed out last week and grades can be reviewed in real time using PowerScool. Please contact the school if you need help accessing your student's account.

Lots of other fun things happening this week as fall concerts begin for our orchestra, band and choir students. Also, our food services program is celebrating National School Lunch Week by offering a variety of options from around the world. Please see below for details on all of these events and offerings.

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 - Friday - Scholastic Book Fair, students may visit during lunch or as permitted. This will also be open during Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday evening.

Monday, October 13th - 6th Grade Orchestra Concert 7PM at MPHS

Tuesday, October 14th - 7th and 8th Grade Orchestra Concert 7PM at MPHS

Wednesday, October 15th - CMH presents to 6th Grade Science classes (see info below)

Thursday, October 16th - Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 - 7:30 (see information below)

Friday, October 17th - No School, Staff Professional Development

Monday, October 20th - No School

Thanks to Mr. Weber and some amazing volunteers, we have added 9 Square to our outdoor space. Please review the rules with your students and remind them about safe play at activity time. We want this addition to last for a long time!

Damage to middle school Chromebooks has increased. Please remember that students are to only be using school-issued bags and the should only have the device in them. Placing other books or materials in the Chromebook bag can cause increased pressure on the screen. Additional bags are not permitted in classrooms. Damage will be assessed on an individual basis and may be passed along to the student/family. Screen replacement is $50, total replacement is $250. Please take care of your device!

We know that parents often find taking their children to the dentist to be a challenge due a variety of issues including transportation and having to take time off from work. That’s why so many parents tell us how much they appreciate the ease and convenience of the in-school dentist, knowing that their children’s teeth are being kept healthy. Plus, kids are more comfortable seeing the dentist in the comfort and familiar surroundings of their school.

Each of our affiliated dentists are local and state licensed. They are assisted by licensed dental hygienists and/or professional dental assistants, and all are caring professionals devoted to providing children with the highest level of care.

There is no cost to schools, districts or parents whose children are covered by Medicaid. We also accept private insurance and discounted self-pay rates. Some grants may be available for care.

Service provided includes:

Preventive Care

• Complete dental exam
• Cleaning
• X-Rays*
• Fluoride treatments (including silver diamine fluoride)
• Sealants
• Oral health instruction

Restorative Care**

• Fillings
• Simple extractions
• Pulpotomy (Treatment of the nerves inside of baby teeth)
• Crowns

Click on the following link to sign up your student: https://www.myschooldentist.com/35388_schsrm

Athletics this Week

Learn more about the October theme of Self-Direct. Students will be learning about this concept throughout their advisory time this month and we encourage you to keep the conversation alive at home.

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/

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.