Pictured above: Dow High School student Jessica Chai makes paper lanterns with Central Park Elementary first graders as part of their International Day Celebration.
Midland Public Schools District Vision Statement: Lead with respect, trust and courage. Ensure an equitable, collaborative and inclusive culture. Enable all to achieve success.
January 16, 2024
Volume 11 Edition 21
MPS Multicultural Calendar - January
Dates of Interest for January:
- January 27 - International Holocaust Remembrance Day - International Day to honor and commemorate the victims of the Holocaust on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. For more information, click here.
MPS Board of Education Trustees:
- Scott McFarland - President
- Phil Rausch - Vice President
- John Hatfield - Secretary
- Jon Lauderbach - Treasurer
- Brad Blasy - Trustee
- Ann Horowitz - Trustee
- Jennifer Ringgold - Trustee
MLK Day Volunteering
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 15th, both Midland High students and Dow High students participated in a heart-warming volunteering event in partnership with the United Way and Senior Services, crafting Valentine cards for 800 households on the Meals on Wheels program. This was MPS’ first cross-building, organized community service, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy that “love” is the answer and the illuminator. It was also a precious opportunity for our high schoolers to learn the bigger picture of philanthropy, community needs, and how we can give back to our society in every way, big or small. The creativity, enthusiasm, and kindness the students showcased in this project was inspiring. Thank you to the United Way of Midland County for their collaboration on this volunteer project. Way to go, Dow High and Midland High!
Dow High RenFair - RESCHEDULED!
The show must go on! Dow High School's RenFair has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 7:00PM! Make sure to mark the new date in your calendar, and we hope to see you there!
Midland High/Adams Elementary Nonfiction Publishing Party
On January 11th Ms. Bank’s 1st and 5th-hour Midland High English classes ventured to Ms. Grillo and Ms. Kirby’s first-grade classes at Adams Elementary to work on writing skills. Students shared laughs, snacks, and mentorship! The high school students helped the first-grade students edit/revise and publish their nonfiction books as a celebration of their Lucy Calkins Nonfiction Writing Unit. This was the first time first-grade students were able to type their writing on Chromebooks. This was a great opportunity for all!
Dow High Student Leadership News
Dow High Student Leadership would like to share this message regarding their Book Drive on December 20th:
"Thank you to all who donated their books at the Dow V. Midland basketball games! There were almost 800 books that Dow Leadership was able to give to Midland County Foster Closet. We appreciate you all and are so thankful for your contributions."
A. H. Nickless Innovation Award Project Update
The 23 teams participating in the 2023-24 A.H. Nickless Innovation Award, including H.H. Dow High School and Midland High School, are hard at work on their respective projects. Project reports are due in late March and a day of live project presentations is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, at Saginaw Valley State University.
H.H. Dow High School has four teams participating, working on the projects listed below:
- More accessible/affordable diagnostic saliva tests to detect certain diseases, such as breast cancer, heart disease, and diabetes
- Personalized healthcare wearables to help manage chronic stress and inflammation
- Consumer-friendly muscle-fatigue-monitoring device using surface electromyography
- Sustainable, energy-efficient fan using piezoelectric effect and code
Midland High has two teams participating, working on the projects listed below:
- Software that monitors calls for potential scam activity; if anything is detected, user is alerted of potential scam
- Safety mechanism that will warn pedestrians about cars that potentially could run red lights
Good luck to both schools on their projects and stay tuned for further updates in the competition! To read the full article, please click on the button below.
2023-24 Guide to Admissions: click on the button below for the Michigan public universities' guide to admissions for the 2023-24 school year.
Students and families looking for help paying for college are encouraged to register for a Virtual Financial Aid Presentation to gather information on FAFSA applications, federal/state financial aid and scholarships.
- Adults ages 21 to 24 who have not yet earned a college degree can enroll in Michigan Reconnect, a tuition-free community college scholarship program. Governor Whitmer temporarily lowered the age for those eligible from 25 to 21. For more information, click here
Map your future with Pathfinder!
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity's Office of Employment and Training created the Pathfinder online career planning tool to connect Michigan residents with high-quality, in-demand careers and credentials. Visit Pathfinder by clicking on the button below!
MPS Early Middle College Program
MPS offers Early Middle College experiences with Davenport University, Delta College, and new this year - Northwood University. For more information, contact your school counselor. To complete the application, click on the button below.