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Manistee Area
Public Schools
All District buildings remain closed based upon statewide directive for school closure. Building entry remains restricted to those designated as essential workers.
Some outdoor activities, coaching, athletic practices, and aquatic center use can resume on a limited basis following strict guidelines. More information about these activities can be found on our Athletics page and the Paine Aquatic Center page of this website.
All other closure directives will be in place until the state order for school districts has been adapted.
We continue to stay informed about parameters for fall planning and will continue to update you as more details become available, please watch your email and this website for updates.
In an effort to help our student and families, we have created a resources page that will be regularly updated with information and links to assist in many ways. Click the Family Resource button below.
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 the coronavirus, COVID-19, is working with local, state, a federal officials. The links below provide the latest information from the State of Michigan and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention along with preventative measures that we can all take to stay healthy.
Summer Food Service Program
Michigan Department of Education Office of School Support Services
Manistee Area Public Schools announce the sponsorship of the 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. Meals will be provided at the site(s) listed below:
Manistee High School
525 Twelfth St.
Manistee, MI 49660
Breakfast & Lunch Monday-Thursday (On Thursday we will have available Breakfast & Lunch for Friday, Saturday & Sunday too!)
July 1 through Aug. 16 (11:00am-12:00pm)
Please pull through the Student Drop off area, stay in your vehicle and we will bring the number of meals needed to you! Grab & Go style!!
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Non-discrimination Statement: In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; fax: (202) 690-7442; or email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. ********************************************
District Announcements
MAPS News
Annual Notification of Pesticide Applications
State of Michigan law requires that schools and daycare centers that may apply pesticides on school or daycare property must provide an annual notification to parents or guardians of students attending the facility. The annual notification is attached to this message....
Notice of Meeting (Regular / Semi-Annual Organizational Meeting) – MAPS Board of Education – July 8, 2020
The MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION will hold its REGULAR/SEMI-ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING on WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2020 -- 7 pm Kennedy Elementary School (Library) 550 Maple Street, Manistee, MI This meeting will be held in a face-to-face...
MMHS will be a site for a free community COVID-19 testing clinic
Manistee Middle High School will be a site for a free community COVID-19 testing clinic. In collaboration with the National Guard, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Local Law Enforcement & Emergency Management, and Manistee Area Public Schools,...
Notice of Special Meeting (Budget Hearing) – MAPS Board of Education – June 24, 2020
The Manistee Area Public Schools Board of Education Special Meeting (Budget Hearing) Wednesday, June 24, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m. Kennedy Elementary School 550 Maple St, Manistee, MI 49660
Chippewa Gators and Masks – Available in MMHS Office starting June 22
Chippewa Gators & Masks Gators - $12 Masks - $6 Great for the athlete youth and adult sizes Great way to show off your Chippewa spirit! Available for purchase in the MMHS office starting Monday, June 22. ...
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
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Nutrition Services
Manistee Area Public Schools Nutrition Department consists of one Director, nine Kitchen Staff and one Nutrition Delivery Driver, with a total combined 106 years of service for the District.
MAPS Nutrition Department runs under the National School Lunch & Breakfast Program to provide our students with low-cost or free meals all school year. During the summer we participate in the Summer Feeding Program. The Summer Feeding Program allows us to offer free meals to children 18yrs. old & younger during the summer months when school is not in session. We work as a cohesive team to prepare, cook, deliver, and serve nutritious meals to MAPS students and staff. Not only do we prepare meals for MAPS, we also prepare meals for Casman Academy, Manistee FiveCap and Kaleva FiveCap. All buildings combined, we serve approximately 575 breakfasts and 950 lunches daily off from seven different menus. Our Department also assists School Organizations and Community Partners with fund raising efforts. They include the Annual NHS Apple Pie Sale, Munson Medical Center Auxiliary Craft Show concession stand, National Forest Festival Kids Day Lunch, and the Forest Festival Pancake Breakfast. Please come and have lunch at any of our buildings and see what wonderful meals we provide to our students and staff, you will not find a better lunch for $3.50.
MMHS Staff
Keri Carlson, Director
Stacey Applegarth
Courtney Gibbs
Melissa Gutowski
Kendra Mikolajczak
Linda Wandrych
Kennedy Staff
Carol Hansen
Terri Morski
Julie Polcyn
Jefferson Staff
Laura Olk
Delivery Driver
Richard Koon
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.
Total Students
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Graduation Rate
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AP Participation
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College Enrollment
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.