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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.
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COVID Protocol Update 4/28/22
April 28, 2022
Dear MAPS Families & Staff,
The MAPS Board of Education have updated the COVID-19 protocols as of Wednesday April 27. The new protocols we will be following are outlined below.
The protocols are based upon two levels of contact:
High-Intensity Contact– contacts at higher risk of contact to airway secretions; their relationship to the person contagious with COVID-19 could include anyone living in the same house (family member, roommate, partner), anyone sleeping in same room (friend, partner), anyone they have had full bodily contact (friends, partners, certain athletics), contact with bodily secretions (intimate partners, kissing, sharing water bottles/food, sharing towels, cleaning up tissues)
Low-Intensity Contact – contacts at lower risk of contact to airway secretions. Their relationship to the person contagious with COVID-19 do not include any of the risks listed for the high-intensity but otherwise meet the definition of close contact below.
Close Contact - Someone who was less than 6 feet away from an infected person (laboratory-confirmed or a clinical diagnosis) for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period
NEW COVID PROTOCOLS
Review the instructions below to determine which protocol suits your circumstance:
#1 When an individual has symptoms of COVID-19 and has tested positive for COVID-19:
- Stay home until:
- At least 5 days have passed since symptoms started AND you have not had a fever for at least 24 hours AND your symptoms are improving
- Notify the school that you have tested positive
- Report any high-intensity contacts that attend school
Return to school after isolating for a minimum of 5 days (return on day 6) AND when fever free and no longer symptomatic. Wear a well-fitting mask days 6 through 10.
#2 When an individual does not have symptoms of COVID-19 and has tested positive for COVID-19:
- Stay home until:
- At least 5 days have passed since the day of your positive test
- If you start to have symptoms, follow instructions for protocol #1
- Notify the school that you have tested positive
- Report any high-intensity contacts that attend school
If no symptoms develop, return to school after isolating for a minimum of 5 days (return on day 6). Wear a well-fitting mask days 6 through 10.
#3 When an individual has symptoms of COVID-19, but has not tested and did not see healthcare provider:
- Stay home until:
- At least 5 days have passed since symptoms started AND you have not had a fever for at least 24 hours AND your symptoms are improving
- Notify the school that you are sick and the symptoms you are having
- Consider reporting any high-intensity contacts
Return to school after isolating for a minimum of 5 days (return on day 6) AND when fever free and no longer symptomatic. Wear a well-fitting mask days 6 through 10.
#4 When an individual has symptoms of COVID-19 and has tested negative or has been diagnosed with something else by a healthcare provider:
- Stay home until:
- Until you have not had a fever for at least 24 hours AND you have felt better for at least 24 hours (depending on your diagnosis and healthcare provider instructions)
- Notify the school that you are sick and the symptoms you are having and any diagnosis you have received
- When returning to school, follow current COVID-19 recommendations
#5 When an individual has had high-intensity contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 10-14 days and is NOT up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations AND has not tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 90 days:
- Stay home until at least 5 days have passed since exposure to the person with COVID-19
- Return to school after isolating for a minimum of 5 days (return on day 6)
- Wear a well-fitting mask days 6 through 10
- It is recommended to get a COVID-19 test around day 5
- If you develop symptoms or test positive, see protocol #1 or #2
#6 When an individual has had high-intensity contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 10-14 days and
IS up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations OR has tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 90 days:
- No need for quarantine
- Monitor closely for symptoms
- Wear a well-fitting mask for 10 days from the last date of contact with someone with COVID-19
- It is recommended to get a COVID-19 test around day 5
- If you develop symptoms or test positive, see protocol #1 or #2
#7 When an individual has had low-intensity contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 10-14 days:
- No need for quarantine
- Monitor closely for symptoms
- Wear a well-fitting mask for 10 days from the last date of contact with someone with COVID-19
- It is recommended to get a COVID-19 test around day 5
- If you develop symptoms or test positive, see protocol #1 or #2
We remain in contact with District #10 Health Department to stay informed of COVID-19 concerns within our community and will stay focused on the protection of our students and staff. Together we can work to keep the virus at bay.
Sincerely,
Ron Stoneman, Superintendent
Manistee Area Public Schools
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 Road Construction
Beginning Tuesday, June 7, 2022, Twelfth Street will be closed to all traffic between Oak Street and Elm Street. They will be reconstructing the road, curbs, and sidewalk. Anyone accessing Manistee Middle High School beginning June 7th, will need to enter via Tamarack.
If you will be using our athletic facilities or the Paine Aquatic Center, you can do so via Tamarack. The double drive and parking lot will be accessible during the majority of the project, with the exception of a 2 to 5-day period when that portion of the project is completed. Alternative parking will be available in the main lot for those facilities at that time.
We are asking anyone that is using the practice field on Elm Street to park in the school parking lot. Cars will not be able to use Elm Street during road construction.
Traditional summer events such as the Firecracker 5K and the Pancake Breakfast will be held as planned. We ask anyone attending these events to also follow the above instructions for arriving on the MMHS campus.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation while the City of Manistee works to make improvements to our roadway.
School Day Start/End Times & Academic Dates
Below are the start and end times for the in-person learning schedule for each building and important academic dates.
BUILDING OPEN:
Jefferson & Kennedy: 8:40am (Breakfast in Classrooms)
MMHS: 8:35am (Breakfast in Classrooms)
START TIME:
Jefferson & Kennedy: 8:50am
MMHS: 8:45am
END TIME:
Jefferson & Kennedy: 2:50pm
MMHS: 2:40pm
BUILDING OPEN:
Jefferson & Kennedy: 7:40am (Breakfast in Classrooms)
MMHS: 7:35am (Breakfast in Classrooms)
START TIME:
Jefferson & Kennedy: 7:50am
MMHS: 7:45am
END TIME:
Jefferson & Kennedy: 2:50pm
MMHS: 2:40pm
BUILDING OPEN:
Jefferson & Kennedy: 7:40am (Breakfast in Classrooms)
MMHS: 7:35am (Breakfast in Classrooms)
START TIME:
Jefferson & Kennedy: 7:50am
MMHS: 7:45am
END TIME:
Jefferson & Kennedy: 11:20am
MMHS: 11:15am
October 29 – 1st marking period ends
November 1 – 2nd marking period begins
January 14 – 1st semester ends
January 18 – 3rd marking period/2nd semester starts
March 24 – 3rd marking period ends
April 4 – 4th marking period starts
June 6 – 2nd semester ends, last day of school
Last Day of School
For clarification, we are sharing additional details to be certain everyone has the correct information.
Friday, June 3 – ½ day of school – MMHS exams scheduled
Monday, June 6 – Last day of school, ½ day – MMHS exams scheduled
½ Day Start Times: NO late start
Jefferson & Kennedy: 7:50am
MMHS: 7:45am
½ Day End Times:
Jefferson & Kennedy: 11:20am
MMHS: 11:15am
Late Start Monday Morning Care
6 – 12 Graders
6 through 12 grade students can be dropped off at the Armory at 7:30 am on late start Mondays, and MAPS will provide bus transportation to MMHS. We greatly appreciate the Armory Youth Project for providing this convenience.
While at the Armory Youth Project, students will first check in and can then spend their time catching up on homework, grab a snack, or use the facilities for games and activities.
The Armory Youth Project follows MAPS District guidelines with regard to COVID19.
If interested in dropping off your student at the Armory for late start Mondays, please fill out the form below to register and click submit. All participants must also have an updated (after June 2021) Youth Registration and Waiver Form on file.
SUMMER FOOD SERVICE
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. Meals will be provided at the site(s) listed below:
Congregate Meals Provided for children at the following sites:
Manistee High School Jefferson Elementary
525 Twelfth St. 515 Bryant Ave.
Manistee, MI 49660 Manistee, MI 49660
Breakfast & Lunch: Mon.-Thurs. Breakfast & Lunch: Mon.-Friday
June 7-August 11 June 7 - August 11
Breakfast served 7:45am-8:30am Breakfast Served 7:45am-8:15am
Lunch served 11:30am-12:30pm Lunch Served 11:30am-12:30pm
NO SERVICE DURING THE WEEK OF JULY 4 SERVICE DURING THE WEEK OF JULY 4 / CLOSED ON JULY 4
All Details of our Summer Feeding Program and menus available on our Nutrition Services page.
District Announcements
MAPS News
Notice of Meeting — MAPS Board of Education Work/Study Session — June 28, 2022
THE MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL HOLD A WORK/STUDY SESSION ON TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2022 7:30 PM (or immediately following the adjournment of the 6:30 pm Special Meeting/Budget Hearing) MANISTEE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL, LOWER LEVEL, ROOM 124...
Notice of Meeting — MAPS Board of Education Special Meeting/Budget Hearing — 06.28.22
THE MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING/BUDGET HEARING ON TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2022 6:30 PM MANISTEE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL, LOWER LEVEL, ROOM 124 525 TWELFTH STREET, MANISTEE, MI (Due to Twelfth Street road construction,...
Manistee Area Public Schools Summer iPad Sale
MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS SUMMER iPAD SALE MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2022 9 am to 3 pm MANISTEE MIDDLE / HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY 525 Twelfth Street, Manistee, MI 49660 (Due to the Twelfth Street Road Construction Project, ENTER the MMHS campus VIA TAMARACK ONLY, proceed to...
2021-2022 HS Yearbook Updates
The 2021-2022 HIGH SCHOOL yearbook will be distributed to students at MMHS in September 2022. HS yearbooks can be purchased online at https://www.treering.com/validate?PassCode=1015200097754904 through June 5th. After June 5th you can still order a yearbook online,...
Notice of Meeting — MAPS Board of Education Regular Meeting — June 8, 2022
THE MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL HOLD A REGULAR MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2022 7 PM KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (LIBRARY) 550 Maple Street, Manistee, MI - SHELLEY JOHNSON, SECRETARY - MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF...
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