MAPS Springing Forward

 

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 We're fortunate that so many of our students stay in our district throughout their K12 careers.  This process starts with the Kindergarten Roundup activities coming up this spring.  Click here for quick information about these activities at the MAC Center; and continue to watch our website for more.

 

Starting with our first board meeting January 30 the MAPS board has a new look.   Board officers for this year include Christina Stark, President; Cindy Francis, Vice President; Judy Near, Secretary; and Dick Hunt, Treasurer.  Newly elected Trustee Michael Moore has joined the Board.  Click to read short biographies of all current Board members.  And remember to thank them!

 


2011-12 State Report Cards

 

The State of Michigan Department of Education has published "report cards" for all Michigan schools for last school year.  All MAPS schools achieved high marks and  "AYP"--adequate yearly progress.  For detailed reports click below:

 

Montague High School

NBC Middle School

RRO Elementary School

 

 

MAPS Strategic Plan Reviewed

 

The 5 year MAPS Stategic Plan was reviewed at an Administrative Retreat in August.  Click to read a summary of the existing plan .

 

Diamond Honored as AD of Year

 

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Ken Diamond, MHS Assistant Principal and Athletic Director, has been named Athletic Director of the year for  MHSAA Region 3.  In making the award, the MHSAA quoted MHS Principal Kevin Kruger:  "Ken is a tireless worker who continually puts our student athletes in position to be successful both in the classroom and athletic competitions...Ken is the face of Montague athletics."

 

Another Silver Medal for MHS!

 

jr-silver 100US News and World Report Magazine has just published it's 2013 assessment of all US High Schools--and awarded Montague High School another Silver Medal.  MHS is ranked #42 out of over 700 high schools in Michigan, up from #54 last year.  Click to read a summary of the US News procedure and findings  as well as a detailed look at MHS .


 

Educational "Bang for the Buck"

 

The non-profit "Center for American Progress" recently rated schools across the USA--and MAPS was near the top.  The Center evaluated educational performance compared to dollars spent for each district and awarded MAPS a "return on investment" rating of 5 out of 6.

Muskegon Chronicle coverage

 
May 24
MHS Senior Breakfast and Awards
May 31
MHS Graduation

 

 

arrowCheck "Calendars" at top right for complete list of events

 

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arrow  Calendar Basics for 2012-2013

 

 

Annual Reports, 2011-2012:

 

MAPS

MHS

NBC

RRO

 

 

 

 

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Google Praises RRO 3rd Grader

 

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Brooke Stark has caught the eye of one of the world's largest corporations.  Encouraged by her computer teacher, Kristen Day-Hinken, Stark entered her drawing of a potential Google home page in the "Doodle for Google" competition.  Her picture was judged one of  250 State Finalists, chosen from 130,000 entries on the theme of "My Best Day Ever."

 

 

RRO Growing Young Engineers

 

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Fifth-grade students explored engineering and related career opportunities during the first-ever Family Engineering Night at RRO May 2. Students and parents tested and improved the load capacity of an arched bridge, built a grabber device from a limited number of supplies, laughed and learned.  Volunteer engineers, teachers, and national honor society students from Montague High School helped guide students and parents through the activities.

Sarah Coleman, Science Consultant from the MAISD Regional Mathematics and Science Center, organized and led the event. 

 

 

2 Law Day Awards for NBC

 

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The Muskegon County Bar Association sponsors an Essay Contest in honor of Law Day, a national holiday to recognize the importance of being a nation governed by the rule of law.  43 Muskegon County students entered this year's contest, and two NBC Middle School students earned top awards. Allison Rolewicz earned first place and Marissa LeVasseur won third place for their essays on the theme, "Equaltiy Under the Law: Curfews in Michigan."  Allison and Marissa are pictured with their teacher Dave Vermeulen. 

DECA Shines in California

 

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14 MHS DECA scholars competed in the 68th Annual International Career Development Conference in Anaheim, California April 25-27.  
Savannah Ballard & Autumn Monette won 1st place in Chapter Award Project among Michigan DECA Chapters and Tim Blackmer placed first among Michigan competitors in the Merit Awards Project.
 
Also competing in this years conference were:
Sebastian Felt & Brandon Bean in Marketing Communications MDM; Kristopher Kieft & Logan McNarland in Business & Merchandising MDM;
Olivia Churchill & Stephanie Hall in Community Service Project; Leanne Fessler, Kirsten Gjertsen, Sarah Harrie, and Karlee Koetje in Gold Merit Award Project area.
 
Alex Grossman was the first Montague student to qualify to attend the Senior Management Academy.

 


A World of Pure Imagination

 

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 The MHS Drama Department, under the direction of Luann Hulce, delighted crowds with Roald Dahl's classic "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" March 8-10 in the Auditorium. Click for pictures courtesy of Cindy Bassett.

 

 
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