Week 11/9 - 11/13

Monday, November 9

• Full Day of School

Tuesday, November 10 - Altered Schedule for Veteran's Day Assembly

• Full Day of School

• Veteran's Day Altered Schedule Link

Wednesday, November 11 - Veteran's Day

• Full Day of School

Thursday, November 12 - Altered Exam Schedule Link

• Full Day of School

• MPHS Exam Schedule Link

• No PM Area Students

• No Alma Students

Friday, November 13 - Altered Exam Schedule Link

• Full Day of School

• End of Trimester 1

• MPHS Exam Schedule Link

• No AM Area Students

• No Alma, Shepherd & Odyssey Students

THINGS TO DO:

• Attend the CTE Club Activity - Thursday, November 19 (3:00-4:30)

• Hosted by Interior Design (diving into the world of interior design patterns with a fall twist)

• Serving charcuterie boards along with a dirty soda bar

• Google Classroom code:  vvmzr2l

• Ask your instructor how you can be nominated for NTHS (National Technical Honor Society)

• Instructors will begin nominating CTE students for NTHS

• Candidates for NTHS membership are students who have demonstrated scholastic achievement, skill development, good character, leadership, honesty, and responsibility.  The candidates must be juniors or seniors and have maintained a cumulative academic and Career Technical Education GPA of at least 3.0, with the CTE GPA weighted at 70% and the academic GPA weighted at 30%.  They must be currently working on completing a program in Career and Technical Education and have a good attendance record.  Candidates are nominated by their CTE instructors. 

REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Enter a chance to win a $25 Visa Gift Card 

Watch the video:  Career Readiness - The Importance of Good Attendance at Work

Email Mr. Onstott (ponstott@gi-tec.net) the correct answers to the 3 questions below.  All correct entries will be put in a drawing for the $25 Visa Gift Card.

Email deadline is Wednesday, November 11 (3:00 p.m.)

• Good attendance at work is linked to being _________________ ?

• Attendance becomes a ____________ of your ___________  ____________ ?

• Good attendance at work is _____________________ ?

Week 11/2 - 11/6

Monday, November 2

• Full Day of School

• Ferris State Presentation - Graphics and Interior Design 

Tuesday, November 3 - Election Day

• No School (No Students) Staff Professional Development 

Wednesday, November 4

• Full Day of School

Thursday, November 5

• Full Day of School

• MMC Industry Visit -  Mechanical Drafting/CAD 

Friday, November 6

• Full Day of School

• Henry Ford Museum Industry Visit - Graphics and Interior Design 

THINGS TO DO:

Ask your instructor how you can be nominated for NTHS (National Technical Honor Society)

• Instructors will begin nominating CTE students for the NTHS 

• Ask your instructor how you might be a good candidate for NTHS

REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Thank you to the GI-TEC Student Advisory Council for a great first meeting!

• • • AM

      • Charlie Zamarron - Ashley - Interior Design 

      • Braylon Mayle - Breckenridge - Construction Trades 

      • Anthony Rowe - Breckenridge - Construction Trades 

      • Myla Lowell - Alma - Marketing 

      • Emma Muniz - MPHS - Accounting 

      • Kennedy Spark - Alma - Accounting

      • Camiel Powell - MPHS - Business Management

      • Noah Damman -  MPHS - Small Engines

      • Tashaun Rix - Shepherd - Graphics/Printing

      • Martin Breidenstein - MPHS - Machine Trades 

      • Patricia Alberts - Shepherd - Health Sciences

      • Haley McIntyre - MPHS - Educational Careers

      • Holli Trotter - Breckenridge - CNA

      • Parker Jackson - MPHS - Welding

      • Shyanne Abrams  - Fulton - Culinary Arts

• • • PM

      • Milia Marr - Ithaca - Accounting

      • Connor Edinborough - MPHS - Marketing 

      • Emersyn Adams - Alma - Business Management  

      • John Kaminski - MPHS - Cybersecurity 

      • Ella Fox - SHA - Health Sciences

      • Killian Callahan - MPHS - Mech Drafting/CAD

      • Grace Devine - St. Louis - Educational Careers

      • Gabe Reginato - MPHS - CNA

      • Emmanuel Valdez - MPHS - Digital Media

      • Sage Lamey - Ithaca - Culinary Arts

      • Taylor Walker - MPHS - Automotive

      • Andrew Telfor - SHA - Automotive

      • Chloe Wolgast - Shepherd - Interior Design

Week 10/26 - 10/30

Monday, October 26

• Full Day of School

• BPA Fall Leadership Conference (BPA Officers)

Tuesday, October 27

• Full Day of School

• ProStart BootCamp in Midland - Culinary Arts 

Wednesday, October 28

• Full Day of School

• St. Louis Students Early Release

Thursday, October 29

• Full Day of School

• No Shepherd PM Students

• CTE Club (4:30) hosted by Graphics/Printing (Andrea)

Friday, October 30

• Full Day of School

• AM GI-TEC Student Advisory Council Meeting (9:10) - Specific students have been invited

• PM GI-TEC Student Advisory Council Meeting (12:45) - Specific students have been invited

Sunday, November 1 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

THINGS TO DO:

Attend the CTE Club Monthly Activity

• First Meeting will be October 29th right after school until 4:30 (in Graphic/Printing). 

• Making custom glow in the dark t-shirts and learning a little about Graphic Design. 

• Everyone is welcome! 

• Halloween inspired food is provided by Culinary Arts. 

• Google classroom code vvmr2l 

REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

If you need a Work Permit go to the Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP) - (Started Oct. 2)

• Starting October 2nd ALL work permits will be done online via the State of Michigan YEPP system

•  Click here for the informational video for student responsibility for YEPP

Xello Login Access

• Mrs. Greening and Mrs. McMeel are in the process of reviewing some career exploration activities with all our programs.  Please ensure that you have your Xello login information.

Week 10/19 - 10/23

Monday, October 19

• No School (No Students or Staff)

Tuesday, October 20

• Full Day of School

Wednesday, October 21

• Full Day of School

Thursday, October 22

• Full Day of School

• No Ithaca Students

Friday, October 23

• Full Day of School

• No Ithaca Students

• Business Management & Accounting at CMU ERP Simulation Event (Mindy & Kerry)

THINGS TO DO:

Apply for the J. Ranck Electric Skilled Trades Scholarship

• Applications need to be submitted by October 23rd

• Click here to download the application file

Attend the CTE Club Monthly Activity

• First Meeting will be October 29th right after school until 4:30 (in Graphic/Printing). 

• Making custom glow in the dark t-shirts and learning a little about Graphic Design. 

• Everyone is welcome! 

• Halloween inspired food is provided by Culinary Arts. 

• Google classroom code vvmr2l 

REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

If you need a Work Permit go to the Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP) - (Started Oct. 2)

• Starting October 2nd ALL work permits will be done online via the State of Michigan YEPP system

•  Click here for the informational video for student responsibility for YEPP

Xello Login Access

• Mrs. Greening and Mrs. McMeel are in the process of reviewing some career exploration activities with all our programs.  Please ensure that you have your Xello login information.

Week 10/12 - 10/16

Monday, October 12

• Full Day of School

Tuesday, October 13

• Full Day of School

• No Alma PM Senior Students

Wednesday, October 14

• Full Day of School

Thursday, October 15

• Full Day of School

• No Shepherd & Odyssey Students

• Northwood University (Business Management & Accounting)

Friday, October 16

• No School (No Students) Staff Professional Development 

• Ashley Homecoming

THINGS TO DO:

If you need a Work Permit go to the Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP) - (Started Oct. 2)

• Starting October 2nd ALL work permits will be done online via the State of Michigan YEPP system

•  Click here for the informational video for student responsibility for YEPP

Xello Login Access

• Mrs. Greening and Mrs. McMeel are in the process of reviewing some career exploration activities with all our programs.  Please ensure that you have your Xello login information.

REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GI-TEC Student Permitted Areas

• Reminder, GI-TEC students are only permitted in the GI-TEC area (NOT MPHS).  See image below.

The School Store (Herbs & Spices) Fall Schedule

•  See image below 

Week 10/5 - 10/9 

Monday, October 5

• NO School (No Students or Staff)

Tuesday, October 6

• Full Day of School

• CMU Think to Design Event (Interior Design)

Wednesday, October 7 - Count Day

• Full Day of School

• Count Day

• Culinary Arts - Industry Visit - Anderson & Girls (Culinary Arts)

Thursday, October 8

• Full Day of School

• Welding Students Meet in GI-TEC Room #710

Friday, October 9

• Full Day of School 

• No Shepherd and St. Louis Students

• Welding Students Meet in GI-TEC Room #710

• Breckenridge, Ithaca, Shepherd and St. Louis Homecomings

THINGS TO DO:

If you need a Work Permit go to the Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP) - (Started Oct. 2)

• Starting October 2nd ALL work permits will be done online via the State of Michigan YEPP system

•  Click here for the informational video for student responsibility for YEPP

Xello Login Access

• Mrs. Greening and Mrs. McMeel are in the process of reviewing some career exploration activities with all our programs.  Please ensure that you have your Xello login information.

REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GI-TEC Student Permitted Areas

• Reminder, GI-TEC students are only permitted in the GI-TEC area (NOT MPHS).  See image below.

Week 9/28 - 10/2 

Monday, September 28

• Full Day of School

Tuesday, September 29

• Full Day of School

Wednesday, September 30

• Full Day of School

• Orange Shirt Day

Thursday, October 1

• Full Day of School

Friday, October 2 - Altered Schedule Link

• Full Day of School 

• Trimester 1 Mid-Point 

• Mt. Pleasant Homecoming

THINGS TO DO:

Xello Login Access

• Mrs. Greening and Mrs. McMeel are in the process of reviewing some career exploration activities with all our programs.  Please ensure that you have your Xello login information.

Week 9/21 - 9/25 

Monday, September 21

• Full Day of School

Tuesday, September 22

• Full Day of School

Wednesday, September 23

• Full Day of School

• St. Louis Early Release

Thursday, September 24

• Full Day of School

• No Fulton Students

Friday, September 25

• Full Day of School

• No Alma Students

• No PM Beal City and Sacred Heart Students

• Alma, Beal City and Sacred Heart Homecomings

THINGS TO DO:

Strive for Five (Attendance)

• Strive for less than five absences for the 2026-2027 school year!

REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GI-TEC Student Permitted Areas

• Reminder, GI-TEC students are only permitted in the GI-TEC area (NOT MPHS).  See image below.

The School Store (Herbs & Spices) Fall Schedule

•  See image below 

Week 9/14 - 9/18 

Monday, September 14

• Full Day of School

Tuesday, September 15

• Full Day of School

Wednesday, September 16

• Full Day of School

Thursday, September 17

• Full Day of School

Friday, September 18

• Full Day of School

• Fulton Homecoming

THINGS TO DO:

Photograph Taken for GI-TEC - ASAP

• If you did not get your photograph taken after the GI-TEC Welcome Assembly, please stop in the GI-TEC Office.  All students (Alma, Ashley, Beal City, Breckenridge, Fulton, Ithaca, Morey FlexTech, Oasis, Odyssey, Sacred Heart, Shepherd, St. Louis) will have their photograph taken for safety and directory use (PowerSchool).

REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GI-TEC Student Parking

• If you drive to the GI-TEC, I would like to clarify where to park.  You may park at one of two places (map below):

1. The large student parking lot behind MPHS & GI-TEC.  Please DO NOT park in the painted spots, those are reserved for specific seniors.

2. The smaller parking lot behind Auto, Machine Trades and Small Engines.

3 Hour Delay Reminder

• If Mt. Pleasant Public Schools has a 3 Hour Delay - the GI-TEC Mt. Pleasant Campus will also be on a 3 Hour Delay.

• Only Mt. Pleasant High School students will attend on 3 Hour Delay days

• Please contact your home school for directions on what you need to do

GI-TEC Mt. Pleasant Campus Email Account

• You will be assigned a GI-TEC email account. Your login credentials will be given to you by your CTE Teacher.  All future official communications, class updates, and schedule details will be sent to your assigned GI-TEC student email address. 

Week 9/7 - 9/11 

Monday, September 7 - Labor Day

• No School (No Students or Staff)

Tuesday, September 8

• Full Day of School

• Presentation from Jacob Walters, Northwood University (Importance of BPA Competitions & Continuing at Northwood).  1st & 2nd Hour Block, 3rd Hour and 4th & 5th Hour Block (in the Auditorium).  

Wednesday, September 9

• Full Day of School

Thursday, September 10

• Full Day of School

Friday, September 11

• Full Day of School

THINGS TO DO:

Photograph Taken for GI-TEC - ASAP

• If you did not get your photograph taken after the GI-TEC Welcome Assembly, please stop in the GI-TEC Office.  All students (Alma, Ashley, Beal City, Breckenridge, Fulton, Ithaca, Morey FlexTech, Oasis, Odyssey, Sacred Heart, Shepherd, St. Louis) will have their photograph taken for safety and directory use (PowerSchool).

REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GI-TEC Student Parking

• If you drive to the GI-TEC, I would like to clarify where to park.  You may park at one of two places (map below):

1. The large student parking lot behind MPHS & GI-TEC.  Please DO NOT park in the painted spots, those are reserved for specific seniors.

2. The smaller parking lot behind Auto, Machine Trades and Small Engines.

3 Hour Delay Reminder

• If Mt. Pleasant Public Schools has a 3 Hour Delay - the GI-TEC Mt. Pleasant Campus will also be on a 3 Hour Delay.

• Only Mt. Pleasant High School students will attend on 3 Hour Delay days

• Please contact your home school for directions on what you need to do

GI-TEC Mt. Pleasant Campus Email Account

• You will be assigned a GI-TEC email account. Your login credentials will be given to you by your CTE Teacher.  All future official communications, class updates, and schedule details will be sent to your assigned GI-TEC student email address. 

GI-TEC Student Handbook

• GI-TEC Student Handbook Link

Week 8/31 - 9/3 

Monday, August 31st

• Full Day of School

• GI-TEC Student Welcome Assembly (Auditorium)

• AM (Start of 2nd Hour = 9:05)

• PM (Start of 5th Hour = 1:41)

Tuesday, September 1st

• Full Day of School

Wednesday, September 2nd

• Full Day of School

Thursday, September 3rd

• Full Day of School

Friday, September 4th - Labor Day Weekend

• No School (No Students or Staff)

THINGS TO DO:

Photograph Taken After GI-TEC Welcome Assembly - Monday, August 31

• Immediately following the GI-TEC Welcome Assembly all area school students (Alma, Ashley, Beal City, Breckenridge, Fulton, Ithaca, Morey FlexTech, Oasis, Odyssey, Sacred Heart, Shepherd, St. Louis) will have their photograph taken for safety and directory use (PowerSchool).

Student Surveys Needed - Was Due by Friday, August 28th

• GI-TEC Health & Wellness Form 2026-2027 Link (Used for Emergency & Medical Information)

• *GI-TEC students that submit their forms by August 28th, will be entered into a drawing to win a GI-TEC prize package! 

REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GI-TEC Student Parking

• If you drive to the GI-TEC, I would like to clarify where to park.  You may park at one of two places (map below):

1. The large student parking lot behind MPHS & GI-TEC.  Please DO NOT park in the painted spots, those are reserved for specific seniors.

2. The smaller parking lot behind Auto, Machine Trades and Small Engines.

3 Hour Delay Reminder

• If Mt. Pleasant Public Schools has a 3 Hour Delay - the GI-TEC Mt. Pleasant Campus will also be on a 3 Hour Delay.

• Only Mt. Pleasant High School students will attend on 3 Hour Delay days

• Please contact your home school for directions on what you need to do

GI-TEC Mt. Pleasant Campus Email Account

• You will be assigned a GI-TEC email account. Your login credentials will be given to you by your CTE Teacher.  All future official communications, class updates, and schedule details will be sent to your assigned GI-TEC student email address. 

GI-TEC Student Handbook

• GI-TEC Student Handbook Link

Week 8/24 - 8/28 

Monday, August 24th

• No School (No Students or Staff)

Tuesday, August 25th

• Full Day of School

• Alma, Breckenridge, Ithaca, Morey FlexTech, Sacred Heart, St. Louis First Day Sending Students

• (First Day of Alma GI-TEC Campus Classes)

Wednesday, August 26th

• Full Day of School

Thursday, August 27th

• Full Day of School

• Beal City First Day Sending Students

Friday, August 28th

• Full Day of School

• No Breckenridge, Ithaca and St. Louis Students

THINGS TO DO:

Student Surveys Needed - Due by Friday, August 28th

• GI-TEC Health & Wellness Form 2026-2027 Link (Used for Emergency & Medical Information)

• *GI-TEC students that submit their forms by August 28th, will be entered into a drawing to win a GI-TEC prize package! 

REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GI-TEC Mt. Pleasant Campus Email Account

• You will be assigned a GI-TEC email account. Your login credentials will be given to you by your CTE Teacher.  All future official communications, class updates, and schedule details will be sent to your assigned GI-TEC student email address. 

GI-TEC Student Handbook

• GI-TEC Student Handbook Link

Week 8/17 - 8/21 

Monday, August 17th

• NO School - Teacher Professional Development

Tuesday, August 18th

• NO School - Teacher Professional Development

Wednesday, August 19th

• NO School - Teacher Professional Development

Thursday, August 20th

• First Day of Classes at the GI-TEC Mt. Pleasant Campus

• Ashley, Fulton, Mt. Pleasant, Odyssey and Shepherd First Day Sending Students

• Shepherd AM Students Leaving Early (Primetime)

• Full Day of School

Friday, August 21st

• Full Day of School

• No Fulton Students