Manistee Middle + High School
Grades: 6-12 | Manistee Area Public Schools
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Welcome to Manistee Middle/High School!
MMHS Summer Building Hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Thursday
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.
By making positive choices, striving toward personal goals, and supporting each other, we all make a difference in the world around us. We inspire each other to dream more, learn more and do more.
We are equipped with the knowledge and values necessary to become productive and successful citizens of our world. With respect, dedication, and integrity, we work as a community to reach our highest potential.
Chips Lead!
Welcome 6th Graders!
This year we are unable to do our traditional Move Up Day activity for the 5th graders moving up to 6th grade at Manistee Middle High School. So we wanted to do the next best thing and take you there virtually! Our 6th grade staff welcome you to MMHS for the 2020/21 school year in the video below.
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. ********************************************
MMHS Announcements
Advance Notice of Pesticide Treatment – MMHS – August 4, 2020
Advance Notice Of Pesticide Treatment This notice is to be provided whenever a pesticide, other than a bait or gel formulation, is to be applied at this facility. The information will be posted using the methods identified in the Annual Notification. Attention: This...
Advance Notice of Pesticide Treatment – MMHS – Rescheduled to 08.04.2020
Advance Notice Of Pesticide Treatment This notice is to be provided whenever a pesticide, other than a bait or gel formulation, is to be applied at this facility. The information will be posted using the methods identified in the Annual Notification. Attention: This...
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. ...
Middle School Football Letter
Please review the letter below for information regarding Manistee Middle School Football for the upcoming 2020 fall season. MS Football Letter Fall 2020
The MHSAA has a new physical form for 2020-21
The MHSAA has a new physical form and here are the details: If you have a valid physical on file for the 2019-20 school year (completed on or after April 15, 2019), that will be valid if you are able to answer “No” to each of the 14 questions on the front of the form....
High School Yearbook Update
We're still publishing the 2019-2020 high school yearbook despite the school closure. You can still order online by clicking here. 2019-2020 high school yearbooks will be shipped directly to you at no additional cost if you order by June 5th. This has never been...
Your MMHS Team
Location: 525 Twelfth Street, Manistee, MI 49660 | Map
Telephone: 231-723-2547
Fax: 231-398-9277
School Office Hours: M-F: 7:30am – 4pm
Administrative Team
Principal: Andy Huber – ahuber@manistee.org
Assistant Principal: Ken Kott – kkott@manistee.org
Secretary: Denise Slonecki – dslonecki@manistee.org
Guidance Counselor: Paul Howes – phowes@manistee.org
Guidance Secretary: Penny Kiss – pkiss@manistee.org
View MMHS Staff
| MMHS Staff | ||
| Name | Title / Grade / Content Area | |
| Administrative Staff | ||
| Andy Huber | HS/MS Principal | ahuber@manistee.org |
| Kenn Kott | HS/MS Assistant Principal | kkott@manistee.org |
| Denise Slonecki | Administrative Assistant | dslonecki@manistee.org |
| Kasandra Johnson | Administrative Assistant | kkjohnson@manistee.org |
| Guidance | ||
| Paul Howes | Guidance Counselor | phowes@manistee.org |
| Penny Kiss | Guidance Secretary | pkiss@manistee.org |
| Todd Garber | Student Recovery Classroom | tgarber@manistee.org |
| Karen Sundbeck | Student Recovery Classroom | ksundbeck@manistee.org |
| Kelsey Rhodes | MCAN College Adviser / Credit Recovery Coordinator | krhodes@manistee.org |
| Activities | ||
| Matt Kieffer | Athletic Director | mkieffer@manistee.org |
| Beth Forbes | Activities Secretary | bforbes@manistee.org |
| District Technology | ||
| Kenneth Blakey-Shell | District Technology Director | kblakeyshell@manistee.org |
| Gabe Delgado | Elementary Device Support | gdelgado@manistee.org |
| Matt Froncek | Apple Certified Technician | mfroncek@manistee.org |
| David Gagstetter | Data & Device Systems | dgagstetter@manistee.org |
| MMHS School Instructional Staff | ||
| Stacey Andrews-Ramsey | Spanish | sandrews@manistee.org |
| Gregg Bennett | Social Science | gbennett@manistee.org |
| Dan Burns | Language Arts | dburns@manistee.org |
| Troy Bytwork | Social Science | tbytwork@manistee.org |
| Amanda Clemons | English | aclemons@manistee.org |
| Rachel Edmondson | Language Arts | reedmondson@manistee.org |
| Cindy Erdman | Special Education | cerdman@manistee.org |
| Amanda Feyen | Choir | afeyen@manistee.org |
| Joe Hendges | Social Science | jhendges@manistee.org |
| Marcy Huber | Math | mhuber@manistee.org |
| Kristen Johnson | Special Education | kjohnson@manistee.org |
| Sam Joseph | Language Arts | sjoseph@manistee.org |
| Monte Klein | Art | mklein@manistee.org |
| Brooke Koller | Special Education | bkoller@manistee.org |
| Michelle LaPrad | Science | mlaprad@manistee.org |
| Andrea Mack | Instrumental Music | amack@manistee.org |
| Chelsea Matley | PE/Health | cmatley@manistee.org |
| Cassie Miller | PE/Health | cmmiller@manistee.org |
| Troy Nezki | Math | tnezki@manistee.org |
| Morgan Nowicki | Language Arts | mnowicki@manistee.org |
| Cheryl O'Connor | Social Studies | coconnor@manistee.org |
| Ryan O'Donnell | Science | rodonnell@manistee.org |
| Wendy Orton | Family & Consumer Science, Special Education | worton@manistee.org |
| Matt Phillips | Science | mphillips@manistee.org |
| Kevin Postma | Science | kpostma@manistee.org |
| Dan Saylor | Social Science | dsaylor@manistee.org |
| Polly Schlaff | Language Arts | pschlaff@manistee.org |
| Devin Schweigert | Science | dschweigert@manistee.org |
| Joel Smith | Social Studies | smithj@manistee.org |
| Kathy Smith | Math | ksmith@manistee.org |
| Hannah Starmann | Language Arts | hstarmann@manistee.org |
| Eric Thuemmel | Math | ethuemmel@manistee.org |
| Michael Tilmann II | PE/Health | mtilmann@manistee.org |
| Bridget Warnke | Science | bdontz@manistee.org |
| Amy Watkins | Math | awatkins@manistee.org |
| Sara Workman | Special Education | sworkman@manistee.org |
| Krista Bennett | Math Coach | kbennett@manistee.org |
| Paraprofessionals | ||
| Ingrid Bond | Band Paraprofessional | ibond@manistee.org |
| Nina Bromley | Paraprofessional | nbromley@manistee.org |
| Kristen Mezeske | One to One Paraprofessional | kmezeske@manistee.org |
| Cindy Sheathelm | One to One Paraprofessional | csheathelm@manistee.org |
| Sarah Wallett | One to One Paraprofessional | swallett@manistee.org |
| Jennifer Williams | MS Activities Director | jwilliams@manistee.org |
| MMHS School Custodial | ||
| Lori Hansen | Custodian | lhansen@manistee.org |
| Dan Lloyd | Head / Day Custodian | dlloyd@manistee.org |
| James Kropacek | Evening Custodian | jkropacek@manistee.org |
| Mark Thrailkill | Evening Custodian | mthrailkill@manistee.org |
| Nutrition Service | ||
| Keri Carlson | Nutrition Service Director | kcarlson@manistee.org |
| Stacy Applegarth | Nutrition Service | bapplegarth@manistee.org |
| Courtney Gibbs | Nutrition Service | cgibbs@manistee.org |
| Melissa Gutowski | Nutrition Service | mgutowski@manistee.org |
| Kendra Mikolajczak | Nutrition Service | kmikolajczak@manistee.org |
| Richard Koon | Nutrition Service | rkoon@manistee.org |
| Linda Wandrych | Nutrition Service | lwandrych@manistee.org |
| Facilities | ||
| Don Olk | dolk@manistee.org | |
| Jeff Bowerman | jbowerman@manistee.org | |
| Paine Aquatic Center | ||
| Corey VanFleet | cvanfleet@manistee.org | |
Your Chippewa Journey Continues at MMHS
Our goal at Manistee Middle/High School is to provide the utmost in educational opportunities for our students – utilizing both our state-of-the-art facilities and outstanding staff. Whether leading a host of challenging classes or providing support systems to meet the needs of every student, we strive to do it the Chippewa way – the right way – every day. We look forward to another great year of traditions in academic excellence and exciting activities! Our commitment to exceeding expectations continues to make Manistee Area Public Schools the district of choice.
Chips Lead!
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 are reliable, honest, and dependable
R | RESPECTFUL — Chips are considerate of the beliefs and opinions of others
A | ACCEPTING — Chips welcome diversity without judgment
C | COOPERATIVE — Chips work together towards common goals
K | KIND — Chips are thoughtful, helpful, and appreciative
“TRACK” is the Manistee Area Public Schools global, district-wide, leaders platform that all educators, staff and students follow throughout their Chippewa Journey. This initiative is connected to course curriculum, extra curricular programs, disciplinary procedures, and internal culture.
Academic Opportunities
- One-to-One Device District
- Designated Apple School
- National Honor Society
- Honors & Advanced Placement Courses
- Tutoring
- Community Job Shadowing & Mentorships
- WSCC Career Training Opportunities
- Advanced Placement Classes
- Dual Enrollment
- Forensics
- Science Olympiad
- Quiz Bowl
- Adventure Learning – Overnight Field Trips
- Personal Challenge Program
- Peer Listening/Mentoring
- Math Counts Competition
Extracurricular Activities
- JV & Varsity Sports
- Choir
- Marching Band
- Jazz Band
- Gender & Sexuality Alliance
- Theater Productions
- Dance
- Powerlifting
- School Dances
- Homecoming
- Winter White Out
- Youth in Government
- Cheerleading
- Swimming Pool
- Foreign Language Clubs & Trips
- Social Clubs
Parent Involvement
Become a partner in your student’s education!
The first place you’ll notice our commitment to excellence is right here on our outstanding web page. Please review our MMHS Resources page for tools to support you as a partner in your student’s education. You will also want to make sure you have set up an account for PowerSchool. This interactive tool lets you see what and how your student is doing in every single class, and is a quick and easy way to communicate with all teachers. For graduation requirements, academic information, building and athletic policies and more visit our MMHS Handbook page to review Student Handbook. Information.
For a look at our seasonal sports schedule, click on the Activities tab on the top. Also, make sure you refer to our Announcements tab at the top of the page.
We would also like to remind both students and parents of our student email accounts. You can expect the office and other MHS groups to increasingly send information using these accounts. Students may check their accounts utilizing the school network, clicking on the link on the MMHS Resources page.
Finally, be sure to check out one of our favorites – our Featured Alumni link located in the Alumni tab above. Here you’ll see stories of past students who help to generate our Chippewa Pride every day. We continue to be proud of the great things our students achieve beyond MHS. If you know of an alumni who should have his or her story told, please e-mail us at ahuber@manistee.org or jtraviss@manistee.org.