“Turkey Trot” run-walk set for Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2008

  The Marquette Turkey Trot, a 10K (6.2 mile) or 5K (3.1 mile) fun run-walk will be held again this Thanksgiving morning, November 27, rain, snow, or shine, at the Marquette Area Public Schools Administration Office and Band Room on the east side of Marquette Senior High School.  The entry fee is $7, with proceeds benefiting the Marquette Senior High School Orchestra.  Or, for a total of $15, a T-shirt designed by MSHS students will be provided.  Leashed dogs with current shots are welcome.  Registration is from 8:10-8:45 a.m., and the run-walk starts at 9:00 a.m.     Participants may also drop off an optional canned food item that morning to benefit the TV6 Canathon.  Click "read more..." to access a printable entry form. For more information call 225-4200.

A CSC issue involving a Marquette Area Public Schools' teacher has created numerous rumors and understandings.  The following “Frequently Asked Questions” reflect concerns voiced by the public and factual replies. 

A new and challenging opportunity now exists for area high school-aged students not currently enrolled in Marquette Area Public Schools.  In cooperation with the State Department of Education, eligible students may enroll up to full-time in online courses.  The Virtual High School Program allows eligible students an opportunity to enroll in High School on a full-time basis without meeting traditional attendance requirements....contact Assistant Superintendent Deborah Veiht (jswajanen@mapsnet.org; 225-5320) for more information.  

Back to School Newlsetter, Forms, and Information for Academic Year 2008 - 2008 is now posted and available to download.

On July 21 the Marquette Area Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to support proposed upgrades to district athletic facilities.  

For a complete view of the State of the Schools Presentation Video, click the link to the web:

http://www.mqtube.org/sos/StateofSchools.htm

Beginning July 1, 2008, and to better accommodate board decision-making processes, MAPS’ seven-member Board will now work through two major committees. 

Marquette Area Public Schools’ June 9 Board of Education meeting included discussion regarding implementation of proposed K-3 Classroom Consolidation recommendations. 

On Friday, May 23, administrative recommendations concerning consolidation of K-3 classrooms, optional uses for existing school buildings and 2008-2009 administrative staffing were provided to our community for review. 

Class Size Information 

MARQUETTE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Stragetic Planning Components:  Board Adopted - December 10, 2007