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Michael E. Sharrow, Superintendent
MPSConnect Link: https://www.midlandps.org/content2/706
June 20, 2022 Volume 9 Edition 42
Superintendent Communiqué
Midland PS District Vision Statement
Lead with respect, trust and courage.
Ensure an equitable, collaborative and inclusive culture.
Enable all to achieve success.
MPS IS HIRING
Teachers
Do you want to be a team member in a school district where students perform among the top 10% of schools in the State of Michigan? Visit our career page to view job openings at our
2 High Schools
2 Middle Schools
6 Elementary Schools
Pre-Primary Center
Salary Range:
Starting at $43,304 annually
Shift Type: Full Time
Full and Part Time Paraprofessionals
Looking for a flexible schedule with no weekends or holidays?
Our paraprofessionals support students in and outside the classroom.
Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Salary Range:
$13.00-$15.76 per hour
Shift Type: Full or Part Time
Substitute Bus Drivers
$1,000.00 Recruitment Incentive
Now accepting applications for substitute bus drivers.
No experience is necessary.
CDL training will be provided.
Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Salary Range:
$17.71 - $21.73 per hour
Shift Type: Substitute
Coaching
Positions are available at
Midland High School
and
H. H. Dow High School
Salary Range: Varies
Shift Type: Varies
Midland Public Schools' Contracted Employment Opportunities
EDUSTAFF
Becoming a substitute teacher gives you the flexibility to determine when and where you work.
Substitute teachers are contacted on an as-needed basis to cover absences reported by regular teaching staff.
Salary: $105.00 per day
Shift Type: As Needed
Chartwells Schools
Midland Public Schools' food service provider may be hiring workers/cashiers.
No nights, weekends, holidays!
Flexible schedules available, 4-5 hours daily, Monday-Friday.
ENVIRO-CLEAN
Midland Public Schools' cleaning/sanitizing/ maintenance provider is looking for dependable, self-motivated employees who desire long-term employment.
Commemorating the Celebration of Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It is also called Emancipation Day or Juneteenth Independence Day. The name “Juneteenth” references the date of the holiday, combining the words “June” and “nineteenth." ... "Juneteenth became a state holiday in Texas in 1980, and a number of other states subsequently followed suit. In 2021, Juneteenth was made a federal holiday. The day is also celebrated outside the United States, being used by organizations in a number of countries to recognize the end of slavery and to honour the culture and achievements of African Americans."
Congratulations to our June Shining Stars:
Courtney Dingman & Megan Feiss!
These MPS team members will receive their MPS Shining Stars at tonight's (June 20) Board of Education Meeting. Courtney and Megan are MPS Administration Center staff members and have been part of the MPS HR staff for several years. Thank you to Courtney & Megan for making MPS a better place for students!
ParentVUE
Midland Public Schools is pleased to announce that we are replacing our Student Information System. The current parent website, Home Access Center (HAC), is being replaced with a website and app called ParentVUE.
ParentVUE will provide enhanced functionality for parents/guardians to view their student(s) information.
More information will be provided over the course of the summer on this and other new tools for parents/guardians, such as online enrollment, the ability to update your family information electronically, the new Clever Parent Portal, Canvas Observer for parents/guardians, and the new GoGuardian Parent App.
Midland Public Schools’ Summer Office Schedules
Elementary offices are now closed. Elementary offices will officially re-open August 2 for the 2022-23 school year.
Middle & High School offices remain open during the summer months.
Administration Center (600 E. Carpenter Street): Open Monday-Thursday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
June 6 through August 12: MPS employees who work all or part of the summer will work four 10-hour days (Monday-Thursday). All District buildings are closed on Fridays during this time.
You are welcome to email and leave phone messages during the summer. Principals will be checking in during this time.
NEED TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR???
Contact Becci Longstreth at the Administration Center 989-923-5024 or longstrethra@midlandps.org
FREE SUMMER MEALS ARE BACK ... BUT ...
According to the Michigan Department of Education, the 2022 summer food program must be run differently.
Midland Public Schools announces the sponsorship of the 2022 Summer Food Service Program for children. Free meals will be made available to children 18 years of age and under or persons up to age 26* who are enrolled in an educational program for the mentally or physically disabled that is recognized by a State or local public educational agency. The meals will be provided without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.
A few important details about this summer's free meal service from the Michigan Department of Education:
Meals are for children age 18 & under or persons to age 26* (w/qualifications above)
Meals are NO LONGER GRAB & GO ... Meals must be eaten at the meal site pick-up location
Each child is allowed one breakfast and one lunch per day
Meals will be provided at the site(s)--dates & times are listed below:
Monday-Friday: Central Park Elementary & Plymouth Park
Monday-Thursday: Midland High & Plymouth Elementary (No Friday meals)
No July 4th food service
Read all summer … Read all summer … Read all summer!!!!!
A message from the Midland Public Schools' Media Center Program ...
MPS students have access to ebooks ALL SUMMER LONG!
Look for the "symbol" and you can read this book anytime, anywhere!
Students can log into Follett Destiny as they do from their MPS classroom!
For more info:
https://readingpartners.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/SummerAtHomeOnePagerFinal.pdf
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you are looking for
Looking for FUN SUMMER CAMPS & other activities for your elementary, tween or teenage child(ren)???
MPS Student Flyer Board: https://sites.google.com/midlandps.org/studentflyers/
MPS Community Flyer Board: https://sites.google.com/midlandps.org/communityflyers
Registration is now open for Summer eLearning!
Summer eLearning Opportunity
Midland Public Schools is again offering the Summer eLearning Program. Through this program, online courses are available to high school students who wish to earn initial credit in select courses. If you are interested in Credit Recovery courses this year, please contact your building administration. While being onsite is not a requirement for daily work or quizzes, tests and exams must be monitored. This can be by appointment onsite or by appointment virtually. Appointments will be scheduled with the teacher on duty between the hours of 9:00 and 12:00 on Mondays - Thursdays, unless other arrangements are made. Students should expect to invest 45-60 hours to complete each course and may work on their course any place where they have an internet connection. Courses will begin on June 6, 2022, and must be completed by August 5, 2022. Students may only register for one course at a time. The cost for each course is $150 for Standard Edgenuity courses (EDG - Edgenuity on course list) and $235 for Edgenuity Instructional Services courses (EDGIS - Edgenuity Instructional Services on course list) for Midland Public Schools' students, and $175 or $250 for students outside of the MPS district. If you would like additional information or to register for a course, please visit www.midlandps.org/content/Summer%20Program.
Registration is now open!
Schools of Choice applications for the 2022-2023 school year are now available on the MPS website. This includes applications for non-resident students and in-district transfer students.
Please contact Becci Longstreth at longstrethra@midlandps.org or 989-923-5024 with questions.
If you have a child who will be 3, 4, or 5 by September 1st, NOW is the time to register him/her for the 2022-23 school year.
3-Year-Old Tuition Preschool: 5-day weeks; follows school-year calendar; sensory, play-based curriculum; competitively priced tuition; Site: MPS Pre-Primary Center; 989-923-6411
4-Year-Old Tuition Preschool: 5-day weeks; follows school-year calendar; research-based, child-focused, developmental curriculum; competitively priced tuition; Site: MPS Pre-Primary Center; 989-923-6411
4-Year-Old Great Start Readiness Program Preschool: 4-day weeks; follows school-year calendar; FREE for income-qualifying families; Site: MPS Pre-Primary Center; 989-923-6411; 989-631-5892; 844-492-7707 (Regional Preschool Partnership)
Developmental Kindergarten: 5-day weeks; follows school-year calendar; year one of 2-year Kindergarten program; Site: MPS Pre-Primary Center; 989-923-6411
Traditional Kindergarten: 5-day weeks; follows school-year calendar; robust program that provides a strong educational foundation to build upon; inquiry-based, proven, enriching, supportive, creative program; Sites: All six MPS elementary schools; 989-923-5024
This Week's Quote: If summer had one defining scent, it'd definitely be the smell of barbecue.
Katie Lee
