MARQUETTE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

October 2nd is National Custodian Day! Thank you to our custodians for all you do! #thankyoucustodians

October is National Principals Month! Thank you to our principals for all you do! #thankyouprincipals

September 26th is National School Parent Group Day! Thank you to our school parent groups for all you do! #thankyouschoolparentgroups

Thank You!

MAPS is grateful for those community members who attended the 2 Community Survey Information Sessions this week.
If you missed the presentations, you can still learn more about MAPS’ current challenges and view the recorded presentation on the District’s website: https://www.mapsnet.org/o/maps/page/facilities-planning

Surveys are due October 3!
#MAPS

This week, students welcomed Graveraet's new instructional coach, Mr. Fox! Mr. Fox is a former MAPS teacher who has been teaching overseas for the last nine years. We are thrilled to have him back home and in our building, supporting staff and students!

Please Join Us!

Marquette Area Public Schools is hosting 2 Community Survey Information Sessions on September 22 & 23 at 5:30 PM EST in the MSHS Little Theatre.
This is your opportunity to learn more about MAPS’ current challenges and/or how to take the district-wide survey. The District’s planning consultants will be at the school to answer questions. No RSVP is required to attend!
See you there!

Surveys are due October 3!

Additional information is available at https://www.mapsnet.org/o/maps/page/facilities-planning
#MAPS

Please Take the Survey!

Check your mailbox for your Marquette Area Public Schools district-wide survey! They are out NOW!
Please return your survey by October 3! If you need additional surveys for a member of your household, please contact the District Office at (906) 225-4200 or mapsinfo@mapsnet.org.
Surveys are due October 3!

Additional information is available at https://www.mapsnet.org/o/maps/page/facilities-planning
#MAPS

September 16th is National IT Professionals Day! Thank you to our IT professionals for all you do! #thankyouitprofessionals

We want your feedback! Marquette Area Public Schools is seeking resident feedback on how to address the current facilities challenges the District is facing through a district-wide survey. The survey will provide residents with valuable information about current district challenges and potential solutions to address these challenges. All residents will receive a copy in their mailbox. Surveys are due October 3! Additional information is available at https://www.mapsnet.org/o/maps/page/facilities-planning #MAPS

You are Invited!
MAPS is hosting 2 Community Survey Information Sessions for our community to learn more about the current facilities challenges and/or how to take the upcoming district-wide survey.

Monday, September 22, 2025 @ 5:30 PM EST
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 @ 5:30 PM EST
*Both events will be held at the Marquette Sr. HS Little Theatre

No RSVP required to attend!
Additional information is available at https://www.mapsnet.org/o/maps/page/facilities-planning
#MAPS

Happy Labor Day!

Great 1st day back for our Teachers! We are so excited to have students back soon! Karla McCutcheon & Coach Mason represented MSHS on the stage today. Go Sentinels!

The Central Administration Office will be closed on Friday, August 8, 2025, for scheduled cleaning.
We will reopen on Monday, August 11, at 8:00 a.m., and normal operating hours will resume.
Thank you for your understanding.

Meet the Sentinels:
Monday, August 18th, 2025
6-7 pm in the MSHS Gym
All MSHS Student Fall Season Athletes MUST attend with a parent!

Happy Independence Day!

Check out this article from the University of Michigan College of Engineering. It features MSHS students giving their thoughts on the SunRISE Ground Radio Lab. https://news.engin.umich.edu/2025/06/us-high-schoolers-monitor-solar-storms-with-an-accessible-antenna-kit/

Happy Father's Day!

Please see the following for important dates for the next school year! MARQUETTE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT PD CALENDAR 2025-2026: August 26 Professional Development, August 27 Professional Development, September 2 First Day of School for Students, October 13 Professional Development – No School for Students, October 31 Professional Development – Half Day for Students, November 7 End of First Quarter, November 12-13 K-12 Parent Teacher Conferences, November 12 K-5 Half Day, November 13 K-12 Half Day, November 14 K-12 Half Day, November 26 Thanksgiving Holiday – No School, November 27 Thanksgiving Holiday – No School, November 28 Thanksgiving Holiday – No School, December 22 – Jan 2 Winter Break - No School, January 5 School Resumes, January 19 Martin Luther King Day – No School, January 20 9-12 First Semester Exams, January 21 9-12 First Semester Exams 9-12 Early Release, January 22 9-12 First Semester Exams 9-12 Early Release, January 23 9-12 First Semester Exams 9-12 Early Release End of First Semester, February 13 Professional Development – Half Day for Students, March 4 6-12 Parent Teacher Conferences - evening, March 5 6-12 Parent Teacher Conferences - evening, March 6 6-12 Half Day, March 11 K-5 Evening Conferences, March 12 K-5 Conferences K-5 Half Day, March 13 K-5 Half Day, March 16 Professional Development – No School for Students, March 27 End of Third Quarter, March 30-April 6 Spring Break – No school, April 7 School Resumes, May 20 8th Grade Orientation – 9-12 Early Release, May 25 Memorial Day – No school, June 8 9-12 Second Semester Exams 9-12 Early Release, June 9 9-12 Second Semester Exams 9-12 Early Release, June 10 9-12 Second Semester Exams 9-12 Early Release, June 11 9-12 Second Semester Exam Last day of School – Half Day for all Students End of Second Semester