Personal Item Pick Up

We have made arrangements with each of the school buildings for the collection of personal items left behind by our students. Janitorial and administrative staff will be collecting personal belongings from lockers and classrooms, bagging and marking those items and making them available to families during times scheduled below. If you are unable to pick up your items during these times, please reach out to your student’s teacher so that we are able to make alternative arrangements.

Jefferson Elementary The pick-up lane will be staged in the parking lot. Please remain in your car and a staff member will approach you for the name(s) of your student(s). Please note: The school grounds will remain closed to all other activity including the playground.

June 2 through June 4 grade levels will be allowed to pick-up on their designated day with two shifts each day from 9:00 am until noon and noon until 3:00.

June 2: 2nd Grade (Brown & Bradford – am) (Tomaszewski & DeJong – pm)
June 3: 1st Grade (Erdman & Wilson – am) (Forward & Johnson – pm)
June 4: Kindergarten (Lundberg & Veine – am) (Slawinski & Adams – pm)
3pm-6pm evening hours for all grades w/ custodian (June 4 only)
June 5: Any/all grades 9am-1pm

Food Services During School Closure

Manistee Area Public Schools Food Services Team working in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Education will continue to provide the Grab & Go nutrition program available to all students of our community ages 18 and under through June 30th.  We are currently awaiting details regarding the Summer Feeding Program that is anticipated to follow the current nutrition program beginning in July and will provide an update once the details are finalized. 

Any family in the Manistee community with students 18 and younger are welcome to come to the Manistee Middle High School from 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., Monday through Friday to pick up bagged breakfast and bagged lunch meals free of charge. Those interested are directed to pull through the designated pick-up/drop-off lane at the main building entrance. Food services representatives will meet vehicles curbside with bagged meals for the number of student meals needed. Friday food service will also provide meals to feed students through the weekend.

These meals will be provided following the nutritional requirements of our Summer Feeding Program and will consist of cold food items including an entrée, vegetable, fruit, and milk with each meal. Hot food will not be made available during this time, due to time and temperature safety requirements for foods served. Meals are able to be picked up for students that are not able to be present. 

We are continually seeking ways to support our MAPS students and families and are grateful for this opportunity to serve our community by providing expanded food services. This essential nutrition program is made possible in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Education and the kindness of our dedicated food services staff that will serve our students through this unplanned school closure.

Mary Wahr's Virtual Art Exhibit

Jefferson Elementary teacher, Mary Wahr’s exhibit was supposed to launch at The Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts on April 3, 2020, however due to COVID-19, live exhibits are temporarily unavailable. The Ramsdell has made Ms. Wahr's exhibit available through a virtual gallery experience that can be viewed online. Their plan is to open her live exhibit at the Ramsdell in the fall of 2020. 

Jefferson Students in the Community & Classroom

At Manistee Area Public Schools we want the very best for all of our students. We have developed a continuum of education from Pre-School to 12th Grade that support each student on their Chippewa Journey. Our devoted teachers, administrators and support staff take a very personal approach to educating students at every level. We encourage parents and community members to join us as we guide our students toward their peak potential.

Madison Early Childhood/Elementary:  Pre-school (ages 3-5)

Jefferson Elementary:  Kindergarten- 2nd grade

Important Information for Parents!

By law students must be (five) 5 years old on or before Sept 1, 2020 to register.  

Mandatory Information Needed to Enroll

• Official birth certificate
• Immunization records
• Last 4 digits of the student’s social security number

Other Suggested Documentation if Applicable:

• Proof of current Hearing/Vision Screening (screenings will be offered at no charge during clinic if needed)
• Individualized Education Plan (IEP) - if applicable
• Parental Rights/Custody Documentation - if applicable

If you have any questions please contact Connie at Jefferson Elementary School at 723-9285.  We look forward to welcoming you and your child to the MAPS family!