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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
Parent Teacher Conference Information
Jefferson & Kennedy Elementary and Manistee Middle/High School will be conducting their Parent Teacher Conferences on or around the following dates/time: Thursday, October 13th in the evening (3:30pm -7:30pm) and Friday, October 14th (noon- 2 pm). This is an opportunity for you to meet with your child’s teachers to discuss their progress in school. Your child’s teacher will be discussing the following areas with you:
- Your child’s academic progress
- NWEA Progress Reports
- Revisit the Parent School Compact & Individual Reading Plans for elementary schools
Conference sign-ups will begin online starting Friday, Sept 30th.
- The link to the sign up can be found at www.chipslead.org or go directly to www.myconferencetime.com/manistee
Please follow the steps below to sign up for your preferred conference date and time. There are only a select number of appointments for a given time slot (we recommend that you sign up early for your preferred time and date). Time slots fill quickly so please sign up early; sign ups end at Thursday, Oct 13th at 9:00 pm.
Directions for Conference Sign-ups
- Go to www.myconferencetime.com/manistee
- Find and click on the name of your child’s teacher. If you have multiple children and/or any 6th-12th grade students attending our schools, click on “Register for Multiple Conferences” and follow the prompts to schedule your child/children for several conferences.
- Select your preferred date and time.
- Enter required information -(e-mail address is not required, but if you enter one, you will receive an email confirmation.)
- Click “Sign Up for Your Conference” near the bottom of the screen.
You’re done! That’s all there is to it.
If you are unable to sign up for a time and date online, please send a note/email with three preferred times and dates to your child’s teacher. We will attempt to schedule a conference for your desired date and time but cannot guarantee your top choices as time slots fill up quickly.
- If you need additional time with a teacher, you can schedule with your child’s teacher(s).
- Thank you for signing up for a parent-teacher conference. We look forward to meeting with you soon.
- MyConferenceTime does not sell or share student, parent or staff information
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
Mon Sept 12th Late Start Monday
Thank you Jefferson Parents! We’ve had some wonderful first days of school, and looking forward to seeing you soon at ATP, parent teacher conferences, or volunteering in the classroom. 1. ALERT: Jefferson has a small person with a life-threatening allergy to nuts. At...
Notice of Rescheduled Regular Meeting — MAPS Board of Education, RESCHEDULED Regular Meeting — Tues., 09.20.22 @ 7 pm at MMHS (Band Room)
THE MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION will hold a RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 7 PM Manistee Middle/High School -- Band Room 525 Twelfth Street, Manistee, MI 49660 - SHELLEY JOHNSON, SECRETARY - MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC...
Notice of Meeting (Cancellation) — MAPS Board of Education Regular Meeting 9/14/22
DUE TO A SCHEDULING CONFLICT, THE MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2022, 7:00 PM has been cancelled. A RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING will be held on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 7 PM...
1st day of school at Jefferson
Hello Jefferson families- We are looking forward to seeing you tomorrow morning! KG SPECIAL WELCOME: 8:30-9:00am at west end of Bryant St. (Tuesday only.) To help with any busy traffic in the morning drop-off areas: - more Jefferson staff are helping in the drop off...
Jefferson Open House Dates
We are so excited to see all our new and returning students at Jefferson Open House time. MONDAY Aug 22nd: KG Open House *scheduled by teacher throughout the day TUESDAY Aug 23rd: *Mrs. Johnson's *1st Grade Class 5:00pm-6:00pm WEDNESDAY Aug 24th: MAPS Preschool Open...
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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