Pictured above: Dow High students with artwork they created and installed at Central Auditorium as part of a multi-year art installation project.
Midland Public Schools District Vision Statement: Lead with respect, trust and courage. Ensure an equitable, collaborative and inclusive culture. Enable all to achieve success.
February 26, 2024
Volume 11 Edition 27
Superintendent Search Update
The three candidates selected by the Board of Education for the Superintendent position will be interviewed at a Special Meeting tonight, beginning at 5:30 PM. The meeting is open to the public and will also be live-streamed as per our usual Board meeting practices on the MPS YouTube channel, linked here.
Happy National Public Schools Week!
In honor of National Public Schools Week, MPS would like to thank our community for your continued support to foster a learning environment where all students thrive, and can achieve success.
Midland High Students Place 27 Awards in National Scholastics Art Competition!
Midland High placed 27 awards in the National Scholastics Art competition this school year. There were 6 Gold Key Medals, 8 Silver Key Medals, and 13 Honorable Mentions for our region. These will also be on display at our Midland district art show at the Midland Mall this spring with the reception on April 16th from 4:00-5:30 and exhibit running April 16th-April 28th.
Congratulations to the following students:
Gold Key Medals: Madison Meeusen, Kennedi Kickbush, Skyllie Jenkins, Maria San Miguel, Delainey Carrigan, & Sofia Berlanga
Silver Key Medals: Kennedi Kickbush: 2 Silver Keys, Delainey Carrigan: 2 Silver Keys, Caden Scott, Katrina Anderson, Jasmin Holden, Alexis Banks
Honorable Mention Awards: Kennedi Kickbush received 3 Honorable Mentions, Delainey Carrigan received 3 Honorable Mentions, Alexis Banks received 2 Honorable Mentions, Skyllie Jenkins, Mackenzie Tefft, Madison Meeusen, Ivy Kickland, Grace Henriquez
Great job, Chemics!
Dow High Art Students Add Artistic Energy to Central Auditorium
As part of a multi-year project, Art students from Dow High School, under the direction of Teacher Mark Francisco, have begun to install their artwork at Central Auditorium. The first installation took place on February 21. Each year, additional artwork will be added to showcase students' artistic talents and to beautify Central Auditorium by covering banks of lockers that are no longer needed at the facility. This initiative aims to infuse the district's cultural hub with the vibrant energy of student-led artwork.
MPS Pre-Festival Choral Concert
The choirs from Northeast, Jefferson, Midland High, and Dow High welcomed Dr. Letícia Grützman, director of choirs at Saginaw Valley University, to our pre-festival concert. Dr. Grützman offered the choirs wonderful insights and techniques to help as they continue to prepare for the MSVMA Choral Festival. Mr Gardner-Northrup, Mr. Farison, and Student Teacher Ms. Bearden appreciate Dr. Grützman's help and the support of the choir parents as we prepare to represent Midland Public Schools next month!
Celebrating Black History Month
Dow High's Black Student Alliance Visits Culture Club at Adams Elementary
The Adams 5th Grade Culture Club had a great time learning about Black History Month from T'emi Oshin of Dow High's Black Student Alliance this past Sunday. The Black Student Alliance prepared a great and interactive presentation for the students, including Black History Jeopardy, information on famous Black Americans with reinforcement of learning through charades and individual posters, and so much more! It was impactful to have the young students of Midland Public Schools learn from a dynamic high school student leader who empowered them to stand up for others and be inclusive as they move into middle school.
Midland High School Varsity Leadership Class Creates Picture Timeline
To celebrate Black History Month, members of the Midland High School Varsity Leadership Class, under the guidance of Avery Bilow, Maisy Matthews, Mary Doan, and Leighna Eastman, created a picture timeline showing important events and figures in Black history that are often overlooked. The timeline has been displayed on wires in Eyeball Alley so that all students can learn more about these important events and impactful leaders.
Dow High Safe Driving Festival
Dow High leadership is putting on a safe driving festival. The goal is to educate elementary school students on the importance of seatbelt safety while creating a fun atmosphere. This festival will have games, educational opportunities, pizza, and prizes! We would like to invite all the elementary school-aged students (parents and guardians welcome to stay) in our district to attend our event on March 14th from 6 until 7:30 pm in our green (auxiliary) gym at Dow High School. This event is completely free in hopes to have more attendees. We hope to see you there!
MPS Operating Millage Renewal
The MPS Board of Education recently voted to place a millage renewal proposal on the May 7, 2024, ballot. This renewal provides a significant source of revenue to the school district’s operating budget, including salaries, utilities, and educational programming for students. You can find more detailed information by visiting our Operating Millage webpage, linked here, as well as in the Frequently Asked Questions document linked in the button below.
2024-2025 Enrollment
Online Enrollment
Online enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is now available by clicking the link below.
If you do not already have a ParentVue account, you will be prompted to create one, and then you will be able to complete the 2024-2025 New Student form for grades DK-12.
If you have any questions or issues with the enrollment process, please contact the enrollment office at 989-923-5024 or enroll@midlandps.org.
School of Choice
School of Choice applications for the 2024-2025 school year will be available beginning February 1, 2024, through March 31, 2024 by visiting the link below.
Availability will be based on current enrollment information for each building and grade. Families will be notified via email of their application status by the end of the day on April 24, 2024. Please contact Becci Longstreth at enroll@midlandps.org or 989-923-5024 with any questions.