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Daily Schedule
- 8:35 am First Bell, students may enter the building, head to their classroom
- 8:40 am Second Bell, school starts
- Lunch: grades 1, 3, 5 eat/play from 11:20 am to 12:09 pm
- Lunch: grades K, 2, 4 eat/play from 11:50 am to 12:39 pm
- 3:40 pm Final Bell, students dismissed
Morning Drop Off - All of the K-2 students gather in front of the east side of the building and then enter through the Lower El Entrance. All of the grades 3-5 students gather in front of the west side of the building and then enter through the Main Entrance. If your child is walking to school along the path from Woodview Pass to the back of the building, they may enter the doors on the north side of the building after the first bell.
Students will enter the building at the 8:35 a.m. bell, school will begin at 8:40 a.m., and students will be dismissed at 3:40 p.m. Our dismissal procedure requires parents to wait outside the building at dismissal. It is important for you to use the first week of school to set up a dismissal meeting place with your child. Please be sure to take time to review the Adams Handbook and MPS Policies by going to our website: www.ade.midlandps.org. A paper copy is available if requested.
You may drop off/pick up students only in the traffic line, beginning at 8:20 am. Do not drop off on the street or have your child walk across the lot. Safety is a priority and we appreciate your cooperation with our parking lot procedures.
ParentVUE - Personal Information (PI) Form
Due by August 20 for All Students
The 2024-25 Personal Information (PI) Form is now live for parents/guardians to complete by August 20 in ParentVUE. If you have trouble using ParentVUE or have not set up an account, please let us know in the school office, and we can give you a new login. ParentVUE is how you will update school records, view grades, see class assignments, and more throughout the school year.
Here are a few things covered within the PI Form:
- Update demographic information
- Update health information
- Update emergency contacts
- Accept the Student Acceptable Use Policy (without consent technology accounts are disabled)
- Accept the Student Device User Agreement with opt into or out of Technology Insurance options* (without consent a student doesn't get a device)
- Provides a link to SchoolPay for Chromebook Insurance, sports fees, etc.
- Provides a link to the Midland Family Portal to complete Free and Reduced Application
*Chromebook Insurance pricing structure is as follows:
- Individual student ($30 per student)
- Individual student Free/Reduced Lunch Eligible ($10 per student)
Chromebook insurance must be paid by the end of the second week of school or within two weeks of enrollment.
Fall Picture Day - Thursday, September 5
2024-25 Free and Reduced Application
Breakfast and lunch are free for all students this year. We ask that you fill out the application, as those who are approved may qualify for additional benefits.
Curriculum Nights
Parents are invited to attend grade level curriculum nights to learn more about the curriculum that will be delivered in specific grade levels. There will also be time for parents to ask questions about the daily schedule, classroom procedures, lunch, recess, etc. Due to space, this meeting is for parents only.
- Wed Aug 21, 1st-3rd Curriculum Night 5:30 pm
- Thur Aug 22, 4th-5th Curriculum Night 5:30 pm
- Thur Sep 5, Kindergarten Curriculum Night 5:30 pm
Wed Aug 14, Kindergarten Meet and Greet 5:00-5:30 pm
Classroom Supply Lists
Please check out the link below for general lists for each grade level. There will be some additional, class-specific items that you will learn about soon.
Parking Lot Procedures
In addition to students walking to school, we have buses and several daycare vans transporting students to and from Adams. Please note that the bus lane in our lot enables our buses to park safely to pick up students. If you need to enter the parking lot during arrival and dismissal times, please help ensure our student's safety by adhering to the parking lot safety rules. Traffic flow is counterclockwise through the parking lot, enter and exit using the entrance driveway.
You may drop off/pick up students only in the traffic line, beginning at 8:20 am. Do not drop off on the street or have your child walk across the lot. Safety is a priority and we appreciate your cooperation with our parking lot procedures.
- Move your car forward in the drop-off/pickup zone to maximize curb usage. Do not leave your car unattended along the curb.
- When dropped off, students should be ready to exit the car quickly and always exit curbside.
- Pick up students at the curb. If you meet them outside the building, you must park your car in the spaces provided and walk your child to the car.
- Students are not allowed to cross the parking lot unless accompanied by an adult.
- Exit the parking lot by using the entrance driveway. Only buses will exit by the traffic light.
- Please pass along these safety rules to anyone (daycare providers, relatives, etc.) who may drive your children to and from school.
Link to the PTO e-Newsletter: https://adamsatomsptoupdate.my.canva.site
Want to connect with more families from Adams Elementary?
Join the Friends of Adams Elementary PTO Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/midlandadamselementary/, or follow on Instagram @friendsofadamspto.
PTO President - Emma Palmiter - PTOPresidentAdams@gmail.com
Reporting Absences Through ParentVUE
Parents/Guardians can report student(s) absent via ParentVUE. This feature appears as a blue button titled "Report Absences" on the app's main page or website.
- Parents/guardians can report absences for a single day or multiple days.
- Report each student individually. Do not enter additional students in the notes section.
- For each absence reported, parents/guardians must provide a detailed note explaining the reason. If you report your student as sick, please list the symptoms your student is experiencing. The note will help school attendance staff select the correct attendance code.
- If you have a legal or medical document, please upload it with the absence, or provide it to the school attendance staff upon your student's return. Parents/guardians can still call to report an absence at 989-923-6037.
Midland Public Schools Flyer Boards
Schools receive many requests to share flyers about community activities. Midland Public Schools maintains two flyer boards to share this information with families. Please follow the links below to access the flyer boards.
Tracy Renfro
Principal
renfrotd@midlandps.org
Wendy Sekely
Administrative Assistant
sekelywj@midlandps.org
Adams Elementary School
Office (989) 923-6037
Fax (989) 923-6035
1005 Adams Dr.
Midland, MI 48642
If you are not currently receiving text messages with information such as phone or power outages, weather closures or other MPS information, you can opt in to receive text messages from MPS by texting Y to 68453.