Midland Public Schools Aug. 2023

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Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year!

We are honored you have chosen Midland Public Schools for your child’s education. MPS remains committed to providing exceptional learning experiences and programming for all students. MPS offers diverse academic programming, including the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program in our elementary schools and the Diploma Program in our high schools, the Advanced Learning Program grades 1-6, and preschool options for our youngest learners. We have outstanding options for Career & Technical Education, music, art, physical education, world language, athletics, co-curricular and extracurricular activities, and so much more. There is something for everyone here at MPS, and we want each student to feel included and connected to their school community. We want the same for parents and families, so please look for information from your individual school regarding parent and family events.

I am excited and proud to serve as your interim superintendent. While I am new to this role, I am not new to MPS or the Midland Community. I have been at MPS for 15 years serving in a variety of roles, from Coordinator of Career & Technical Education to Secondary Curriculum Coordinator, and most recently as Associate Superintendent. I started my teaching career at Birch Run Schools and then transitioned to Saginaw Public Schools, where I worked at the Saginaw Career Center. I have dedicated my entire career to the education of students and to supporting teachers and staff. MPS is an amazing place to learn and grow, and I know this from a parent's perspective as well. My daughter, Ava, is an MPS graduate and is starting her second year at the university. Like thousands of MPS graduates, she was ready for success after high school because of the amazing educational, cocurricular, extracurricular, and athletic opportunities we provide here at MPS. My spouse, Craig, works at MyMichigan Health and is a military veteran. We are invested in the Midland community and are thankful for all it has to offer, including our amazing schools. Our schools are exceptional because we have dedicated teachers and staff who care about students and their success. We know that our terrific students and engaged parents and families are another reason that the MPS school community is exceptional. Staying connected as a school community is important, and I look forward to a year of connecting with you all.

MPS teachers, administrators, and staff are ready to welcome students on August 22 and launch into a school year of amazing learning and growth. Let’s set our intentions together for a year of collaboration, positivity, and student success. - Penny Miller-Nelson, Superintendent

ADAMS ELEMENTARY

(989) 923-6037 WEBSITE: ADE.MIDLANDPS.ORG

PRINCIPAL: MS. TRACY RENFRO

CENTRAL PARK ELEMENTARY

(989) 923-6836 WEBSITE: CPE.MIDLANDPS.ORG

PRINCIPAL: MS. KARA STARK

5th Grade student, Elliot Leclair, did a research project on Invasive species As an action connected to his project, he partnered with district staff members to buy and plant a native sugar maple tree He provided the district with a list of materials needed and inquired about the steps needed to ensure its success Elliot had the opportunity to help plant the tree in the yard at Central Park Elementary and see his project come to fruition! Also pictured is Ethan Chen who did his ALPS Genius Hour project on Artificial Intelligence!

See more on page 08

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Hello and welcome to a new school year!

My name is Mrs. Tracy Renfro and I am excited to be the principal of Adams Elementary School I have been with Midland Public Schools since 2002 and I thoroughly enjoy the daily interactions I have with students, staff, and parents I look forward to meeting everyone in the Adams Community.

Please help me welcome the following new staff members:

Kindergarten-Jennifer Groves

Third Grade-Cheyenne Theis

Fourth Grade-Erin LeJeune

Fifth Grade-Tessa Roggenbuck

Physical Education-Levi Britton

Art-Rebecca Longoria

5th Grade Choir-Sierra Dattilo

PYP Coordinator-Christina Tignanelli

Social Worker-Nichole Frisch

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Monroe, Waldo, Parish, Mid-Bay Line, Bombay, Waldo, Hubbard, Monroe, Letts, Waldo, Wackerly, Texas, Kelly, Cheryl Lynn, Rumbaugh, Waldo (Wheeler & Butterfield, Hollyberry & Foster, Foster & Pinehaven 1st in P.M.)

Full-day Hours Half-day Hours 8:40am - 3:40pm 8:40am - 11:51am

1697 Chippewa River

Full-day Hours 8:40am - 3:40pm Half-day Hours 8:40am - 11:51am

NORTH WALDO AREA

7:30AM

Chippewa River, S Sandow, Cheryl, Bethann, Gay, Sandow, Lee Alan, Westlawn, Spring, S. 5 Mile, Isabella & Greenlawn, Playground Parking Lot (Revere & Ellsworth, Linden, Sugnet, Orchard, 1019 Eastman 1st in P.M.)

M-20 & Currie Parkway

M20 & Currie Pkwy., Albee, Hutchinson, Chippewassee Apts., Wildes & Riggie, Avon & Smith, Smith & Riggie, Pomranky & Vance, North side of M 20, Meridian to Olson, Olson, N 5 Mile, N Homer, Wheeler, Olson to Wilderness, Fern & Shady, Rustic, Olson to Sandow, Sandow to M-20

MONROE, WALDO, PARISH, MID-BAY LINE, BOMBAY, WALDO, HUBBARD, MONROE, LETTS, WALDO, WACKERLY, TEXAS, KELLY, CHERYL LYNN, RUMBAUGH, WALDO (WHEELER & BUTTERFIELD, HOLLYBERRY & FOSTER, FOSTER & PINEHAVEN 1ST IN P.M.)

Gordonville to LaPorte Area

AM/PM BUS 3

Gordonville, Sasse, LaPorte, Orr, Tittabawassee, Smiths Crossing, Kent, Orr, Brooks, Thayer, Wise, Smiths Crossing, River, Saginaw, Bailey Bridge (Salvation Army, Beech & Hemlock, 416 Willow, 600 Waldo 1st in P.M.)

Bay City & Kent, Bay City & Sam, Bay City & Longview, Bay City, Kuipers & Forest Glen, Maple Grove, Bay City & Gerald Court, Bay City & Hemlock, Cypress, Henry, Cottonwood, North side of Bay City to Saginaw

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CHESTNUT HILL ELEMENTARY

(989) 923-6634 WEBSITE: CHE.MIDLANDPS.ORG

PRINCIPAL: MR. CHRISTOPHER WAHA

PLYMOUTH ELEMENTARY

(989) 923-7616 WEBSITE: PME.MIDLANDPS.ORG

PRINCIPAL: MS. MARGARET DOAN

We look forward to getting started with a new school year! We are excited to welcome a few new staff members:

Art- Lis Randall

Music- Andrew Warriner

Principal- Chris Waha

Upcoming Events!

August 15th Parent Curriculum Night

Grades 1, 3, and 5 @ 5:00 pm

Grades K, 2, and 4 @ 5:40 pm

*This is for parents only due to space

August 22nd First day of school!

August 30th Picture Day (retakes will be Oct. 3rd)

September 1st and 4th No School

September 11th-14th PTO Bookfair

September 14th PTO Ice Cream Social 5:00-7:00 pm

Welcome Back Pioneers! We are excited to start the 2023-2024 school year Although you will recognize most of the staff from last year, we have new staff joining us too This year, Ms Kayla Bender and Mr James Hall will be teaching fifth grade and Ms Welmers is a Special Education Teacher Mr Volmering will teach at Plymouth part-time with Ms Gallier for Physical Education, and Mr Farison and Ms Datillo will be our music teachers Along with Ms. Squanda, Ms. Church is joining Plymouth to teach Art.

This year, our Ice Cream Social and Curriculum Night is on A ugust 15, 2023 from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm Please bring your family and join us to see your classroom, meet your teacher, find out about the school year and eat some ice cream! Thank you in advance to PTO for purchasing delicious treats for our families to enjoy

We will be starting off the school year with an all school assembly on the first day! This will give all Pioneers a chance to review our Essential Agreements and practice showing our Plymouth spirit by singing the school song Another way to show Plymouth spirit this year is by earning Plymouth Spirit tickets for demonstrating Learner Profile attributes throughout the school day Pioneers can earn tickets for a chance to get a book from the new book vending machine by being principled, caring, a risk-taker, balanced, an inquirer, a communicator, open-minded and knowledgeable. We are looking forward to launching this new Positive Behavior Intervention Supports initiative!

Hillcrest at Sugnet 8:05am

Saginaw, Sugnet, Hillcrest, Sugnet, Eastman & Burrell, Crescent, Dyckman & Crescent, Parkway, Meadowbrook, Meadowbrook & Linden, Meadowbrook, Crescent, Chelsea Ct & Saginaw, Woodlawn & Leonard, Saginaw (Colorado & Iowa, Carolina & Haley 1st in P.M.)

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Scan to meet your new Principal of Dow High School, Mr. J. Scott Cochran!

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H.H. DOW HIGH SCHOOL

(989) 923-5382 WEBSITE: DHS MIDLANDPS ORG PRINCIPAL: MR. J. SCOTT COCHRAN

Scan to meet your new Asstistant Principal of Dow High School, Ms Jessica Brunsell!

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Hutchinson, Isabella, Smith & Riggie, Cedar & Kenny, North side of M-20 from Vance to Meridian, Meridian, Olson, Rustic, Wilderness, Fern & Shady, N. 5 Mile, Spring, Isabella & Greenlawn, Isabella & Westlawn, Chippewa River, South side of M-20 to Main

Tittabawassee, Dublin & Plumtree, Dublin & Vandemere, Dublin & Hawks Nest, Countryside, Green, Tittabawassee, Lambert, Tittabawassee, Saginaw North of Stark

Stark & Herbert, Stark, Sanford, Stark, Monroe, Stark to Siebert Rd , Beamish, Price

between Monroe & Shaffer, Shaffer, Sturgeon, Bombay, Hurley, Mier, Eastman, Eastman & Siebert, Blackhurst, Blackhurst & Aletha, Sturgeon, Cardinal, Mockingbird, Thunderbird, Sturgeon & City Forest Estates

between Eastman & Jefferson, Waskevich, Waskevich & Kens, Waskevich & Acorn, Juniper, Cedaridge, Tupelo, Waskevich, Waskevich & Marilyn, Marilyn & Cedaridge, Swede & Kens, Swede & Johns, Monroe,

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Saginaw at Dublin 6:30am

M-20 at Pomranky 6:35am

North on Jefferson 6:30am

Monroe at Eastman 6:30am

Waldo at Baker

AM/PM Bus 17

Saginaw between Dublin and Stark, Airport, Dublin, Dublin & Blueberry, Letts, Hicks, Airport, Perrine, Letts, Letts & Mammoth Pines, Perrine, Letts, Wackerly between Stark & Sturgeon AM/PM Bus 20

Pomranky, Vance, North Sandow, Olson, N Homer, Wheeler, Homer, Chippewa River to Isabella, Playground Parking Lot, Sandow & Renae, Sandow & Lee Alan, Chippewa River (Auburn & Main 1st in P M ) AM/PM Bus 21

Jefferson, Jefferson & Curtis, Jefferson & Saiko, Swede, Swede & Townline 16, Swede & Saiko, Swede & Briar, Swede & Curtis, Shearer, Sturgeon, Baker, Eastman between Baker and Shaffer AM/PM Bus 11

Eastman between Wackerly & Monroe, Monroe between Eastman and Sturgeon, Sturgeon & Whippoorwill, Sturgeon & Pine Oak, Sturgeon, Mier between Sturgeon & Dublin, Sturgeon, Shaffer, Shaffer & Church, Sturgeon, Baker, Sturgeon & Alpine

Waldo, Baker, Swede, Shearer, Jack, Baker & Jefferson, Baker, Shaffer, Mid-Bay Co Line

MIDLAND HIGH SCHOOL

(989) 923-5181 WEBSITE: MHS.MIDLANDPS.ORG PRINCIPAL: MS. TIELA SCHURMAN

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MHS students Kayleigh Doan and Chris Bartlett were hired through the MPS Facilities department for the summer. Seen here, they’re pulling weeds around the Administration Building During summer break, they worked with Mr Moeggenberg and Mr Chisholm, learning various trade skills and getting on-the-job training. The Facili ties department hired five students this summer They were paired up with staff to learn skills they can apply in everyday life

Brooks, Thayer, Wise, Smiths Crossing, Brooks, Thayer, Freeland, Sasse, LaPorte, Orr, Tittabawassee, Smiths Crossing, Kent, Orr, River, Salvation Army

Waldo, Parish, Mid-Bay Line, Bombay, Ehlers, Hubbard, Waldo, Monroe, Letts, Waldo, Wackerly, Wackerly & Texas, Wackerly & Cheryl Lynn Waldo & Grant (Bus 18, 16 P.M.)

SIEBERT ELEMENTARY

(989) 923-7835 WEBSITE: SBE.MIDLANDPS.ORG

PRINCIPAL: MR. PAUL SCHROLL

It is a great day to be a Bulldog!

Welcome new students and welcome back to returning students! Siebert is also excited to welcome our new staff members for the fall of 2023:

Ms Anikka Thorson – 1st grade Ms Anna McIntosh – 3rd grade

Ms Elisabeth Randall – Art Ms Irene Cline – Music

Ms Shelby Myers – Music Mr Hayden Klein – PE Mr. Levi Britton – PE

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Jefferson at Imrich

We are also expecting new ancillary staff and I will share those introductions asap. As always, I am excited to get another year started!

WOODCREST ELEMENTARY WOODCREST ELEMENTARY

(989) 923-7940 WEBSITE: WCE.MIDLANDPS.ORG

PRINCIPAL: MS. KATELYN BEURER

Welcome Back, Wolverines!

We are excited to start the 2023-24 School Year and welcome back our staff and students, as well as our new staff:

Katelyn Beurer, Principal

Irene Cline

Christina Prenzi

Amanda Stevenson

Nichole Frisch

Cassidee Roberts

Waskevich Subdivision

7:50am

Jefferson, Imrich & Raymond, Jefferson & Jane, Jefferson & Farmington, Hubbard, Jefferson, Hurley, Jefferson & Ryan, Jefferson & Shady Ridge, Hubbard, Jefferson, Jefferson to Letts

8:15am

Monroe, Waskevich, Johns, Swede, Marilyn & Cedaridge, Cedaridge, Marilyn, Tupelo, Cedaridge & Banyan Ct., Juniper & Acacia, Waskevich & Acorn, Kens, Swede, Monroe between Jefferson & Arbutus, Jefferson & Greystone

Jefferson & Oakbrook

7:50am

Jefferson & Oakbrook to Jefferson & Julie Ann, Woodland Estates, Monroe, El Rancho & Yasimin Ct., Celena & Felecia, Susan Lane & Harvest Cir., Monarch, Pine Hollow, Rolling Ridge, Morel Ct., Joshua Tree, Rolling Ridge & Letts, Orion & Commerce

2199 Bombay

7:50am

Hurley, Bombay to Dublin, Sturgeon, Shearer to Swede, Swede & Briar, Levely, Swede & Townline 16, Saiko, Jefferson & Townline 16, Jefferson, Baker (Village of Joseph's Run 1st in P.M.)

Eastman at Commerce 7:55am

Eastman from Commerce to Baker, Jack, Shearer, Swede, Saiko, Curtis, Swede, Baker, Shafer, MidBay County Line, Bombay, Waldo, Shaffer, Hurley

Siebert at Eastman

7:54am

Siebert, Blackhurst, Sturgeon, Mier, Perrine, Mier, Sturgeon, Bombay, Hurley, Eastman, Hurley, Sturgeon, Meir, Monroe, Tamarack, Whippoorwill, Cardinal, Thunderbird, Mockingbird, Sturgeon, Sturgeon & City Forest Estates

AM/PM Bus 10

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AM/PM

Bus 10

Saginaw Road at Dublin 8:00am

Scan to meet your new Principal!

AM/PM Bus 28

Dublin & Hawks Nest, Dublin & Vandemere, Dublin & Plumtree, Countryside & Aspen Way, Green, Tittabawassee, Lambert, Countryside, 4010 Dublin, Saginaw, Stark, Sanford, Stark, Monroe, Stark to Siebert Rd., Beamish, Price, Stark, Wackerly, (Oakwood Place Apts 1st in P.M.)

Dublin & Amberwood

AM/PM Bus 11

AM/PM Bus 11

Dublin & Amberwood, Trailridge & Powderhorn, Stoneridge, Warblers & Pondview, Warblers & Pine Meadow, Moorland & Grouse, Oakridge & Chickory, Oakridge & Pinewood, Oakridge & Oak Hollow, Millbrook, Partridge & Suttons Place, Partridge & Brambleridge, Partridge & Woodbridge

1702 Hicks, Letts, Dublin, Dublin & Blueberry, Letts, Dublin, Perrine, Perrine & Cherry Blossom, Airbort, Dublin & Bristlecone, Letts & Mammoth Pines, Sturgeon & Zachary, Sturgeon & Alpine

AM/PM Bus 26

3208 Sugnet 8:02am

Sugnet, Main & Pine Grove, Leeway & Blarney, Moorland & Highland, Sturgeon Creek from Wackerly to Saginaw, Bluebird & Robin, Huntington, Stony Creek & Hallisy, Perrine & Stonegate, Pfeiffer, (Hedgewood & Universal 1st in P.M.)

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AM/PM Bus 20

Bus 20