Welcome To
Manistee Area
Public Schools
Welcome to Manistee Area Public Schools (MAPS) – Home of the Manistee Chippewas. Each and every day, the students, staff and families aim to be leaders in our school and community. By making positive choices, striving toward personal goals, and supporting each other, we can all make a difference in the world around us.
As leaders, we inspire each other to dream more, learn more, and do more.
Chips Lead!
Health Precautions
Manistee Area Public Schools, in an effort to stay informed about the current state of concern regarding COVID-19, continues to work with local, state, a federal officials. The links below provide the latest information with preventative measures that we can all take to stay healthy.
COVID Prevention Update 8/22/22
August 22, 2022
Dear MAPS Families & Staff,
As we begin the school year, we are looking forward to a return to school that feels a bit more like it did pre-pandemic. With a focus on health and safety for all members of our MAPS family, we can all take steps to keep ourselves and each other healthy throughout the school year.
- Monitor for symptoms of illness, stay home from school, sports, or activities if not feeling well, and return only after symptom free for 24 hours.
- Fever or chills
- New cough not related to a chronic condition
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell
- Severe fatigue or body aches
- When sick, get tested for COVID – report any positive result to the school
- Practice proper hand washing
- Stay up to date on available vaccinations
We will encourage students to practice proper hygiene at school and will continue to follow our cleaning protocols. If there are reports of positive COVID-19 cases, we will follow the attached protocol to help slow down any spread of the virus.
We remain in contact with our local health authorities to stay informed of any health concerns within our community and will stay focused on the protection of our students and staff. We thank you for doing your part to help in this effort.
Sincerely,
Ron Stoneman, Superintendent
Manistee Area Public Schools
School Day Start/End Times & Academic Dates
Below are the start and end times for the learning schedule for each building.
BUILDING OPEN: (Breakfast in Classrooms)
Jefferson: 7:50 am
Kennedy: 7:40am
MMHS: 7:50am
START TIME:
Jefferson: 8:00 am
Kennedy: 7:50am
MMHS: 8:00am
END TIME:
Jefferson: 3:10pm
Kennedy: 2:50pm
MMHS: 2:43pm
BUILDING OPEN: (Breakfast in Classrooms)
Jefferson: 8:50 am
Kennedy: 8:40am
MMHS: 8:50am
START TIME:
Jefferson: 9:00 am
Kennedy: 8:50am
MMHS: 9:00am
END TIME:
Jefferson: 3:10pm
Kennedy: 2:50pm
MMHS: 2:43pm
BUILDING OPEN: (Breakfast in Classrooms)
Jefferson: 7:55 am
Kennedy: 7:35am
MMHS: 7:50am
START TIME:
Jefferson: 8:00 am
Kennedy: 7:50am
MMHS: 8:00am
END TIME:
Jefferson: 11:40 pm
Kennedy: 11:20pm
MMHS: 11:15pm
Morning Care at Jefferson Elementary
We have created a safe and affordable option for morning care at Jefferson Elementary.
- Morning care is available for students age 11 and younger at the Jefferson Elementary building beginning at 7:00 am.
- $3.00 per student Tues-Fri, $6.00 for extended Late Start Monday care, notification of schedule needed 2 weeks in advance. $485/every morning of school year if paid in advance.
- Request an enrollment packet for MAPS Morning Care by filling out this form: MAPS Morning Care or call 723-9285.
- If a student is dropped off at Jefferson without enrolling for MAPS Morning Care the daily cost will be $6.00.
District Announcements
MAPS News
Notice of Meeting — MAPS Board of Education Special Meeting w/Closed Session–Superintendent’s Evaluation–Monday, November 28, 2022 6:30PM
THE MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL HOLD A RESCHEDULED SPECIAL MEETING ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2022 6:30 p.m. (The Tuesday, November 29, 2022, Rescheduled Special Meeting, 6:30 pm, was previously cancelled and is now being rescheduled to ...
Notice of Meeting — MAPS Board of Education Special Meeting (Student Expulsion Hearings) – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2022 6:00 PM
THE MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING (Student Expulsion Hearings) ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2022 6:00 PM MANISTEE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL, BAND ROOM 525 TWELFTH STREET, MANISTEE, MI - SHELLEY JOHNSON, SECRETARY -...
Alarm at MMHS
Today at 2:15 MCP and the MCFD arrived at MMHS in response to a fire alarm; the issue was a faulty sensor. Students were outside for about 10 minutes until it was determined the building was safe. Thank you to our police and fire crew for their constant support and...
Benzie County Drug Dog @ MMHS
Today the Benzie County K-9 unit visited MMHS for a routine "sniff" around the building. The unit was assisted by officers from Manistee City Police and no incidents arose from the visit. MAPS is appreciative of the efforts from our local law enforcement for helping...
Notice of Meeting — MAPS Board of Education Regular Meeting – Wednesday, November 9, 2022 7:00PM
THE MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL HOLD A REGULAR MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022 7 PM (or immediately following the adjournment of the 6 pm Special Meeting) MANISTEE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL (BAND ROOM) 525 TWELFTH STREET, MANISTEE,...
As Manistee Chippewas, we are all leaders in our own way. Chips Lead at school, with friends, and in the community by developing healthy relationships, using responsible decision-making and respectful communication.
T | TRUSTWORTHY
Chips able to be relied upon as honest and dependable
R | RESPECTFUL
Chips are able to express courtesy to opinions and beliefs
A | ACCEPTING
Chips are able to welcome diversity without judgment
C | COOPERATIVE
Chips are able to work jointly towards common goals
K | KIND
Chips are of good nature, helpful, and appreciative
Giving our students the Chippewa Edge
Manistee Area Public Schools is a leader in regional educational and cultural opportunity, addressing its diverse community of learners by providing specialized educators, leading-edge technology, adaptive facilities, and unwavering dedication to student-centered success.
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Manistee High School Athletics proudly partners with various local and regional media outlets. Frequently our athletic games are broadcasted on Eagle 101.5. For recaps of our games across all of our sports, visit: ManisteeNews.com, the area's local news source for analysis and interviews.
Manistee Chippewa 350 Club Athletic Boosters is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to preserve, enhance and expand the total interscholastic athletic programs of Manistee High & Middle Schools.
Manistee High School Athletics strictly adheres to the principals and directives of the Michigan High School Athletic Association, and is a proud league partner with the Lakes 8 Activities Conference.