Mt Pleasant Public Schools

06/03/2026

🚓2026 Mt. Pleasant Police Department Youth Police Academy

📅The 2026 Mt. Pleasant Police Department Youth Police Academy will be held July 13-30, 2026, operating Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

😀This is a free program for students going into 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, and lunches are provided!

⏰The application deadline is June 5, 2026; however, applications received through June 9, 2026, will still be considered.

🚦Program highlights include hands-on law enforcement learning, demonstrations by police K-9s and the Emergency Services Team, CPR and First Aid training, field trip to Central Michigan University and the Mt. Pleasant Department of Public Safety, and boater safety instruction with the Michigan DNR. Students will have the opportunity to operate law enforcement boats, participate in water rescue activities, and earn their Boater Safety Certificate upon graduation!

☑️Applications are available at the Mt. Pleasant Police Department (804 E. High St.) or in your school's principal's office. Completed applications should be returned to the Mt. Pleasant Police Department.

06/03/2026

☀️ Reminder: The last day of school is Thursday, June 4th! TOMORROW!!!

🏁 To help you plan for a smooth final day, please take note of our official half-day dismissal times for each building:

⏰ Dismissal Schedule:
MPMS: 10:42 AM
MPHS: 10:50 AM
Ganiard, Pullen, & Vowels: 11:47 AM
Fancher & McGuire: 11:57 AM

🎒 End-of-Year Checklist:
Lost & Found: Have your child check their building's lost and found one last time for any missing jackets, water bottles, or lunchboxes. 🧥🧴

Return Materials: Please make sure all school-issued books, school-provided supplies, and devices are turned in by the end of the week. 💻📚

Thank you to our amazing Oiler families for your incredible support, dedication, and partnership throughout this year. We couldn't have done it without you! 💙💛

Oiler Nation, let's finish strong! 💪

06/02/2026

🍎 END OF AN ERA & A NEW BEGINNING! 🚌

As the school year comes to a close, we are saying a bittersweet goodbye to six incredible members of our school district family who are officially retiring!

Please join us in celebrating and thanking:
✨ Lisa Zimmer, Math Teacher, Mt Pleasant Middle School
✨ Julie Wright, Dean of Students, Mt Pleasant Middle School
✨Jennifer Chandler-Connor, Health Occupations Teacher, Gratiot Isabella Technical Education Center
✨ Pat Heitman, Math Teacher, Mt Pleasant Community Education
✨ Melinda Sims, Technology Department, Mt Pleasant Public Schools
✨ Jon Porta, Bus Driver, Mt Pleasant Transportation Department

Combined, these six amazing individuals have dedicated their lives to supporting our students, shaping our schools, and making our community a better place. From the classroom to the hallways, the cafeteria to the roads, their impact will be felt for generations to come.

Thank you all for your hard work, your endless patience, and your dedication to our kids. You will be deeply missed, but you have officially earned every single bit of your retirement! 🎓🎉

💙Go Oilers!! 💛

05/29/2026

💙 💛 A Huge THANK YOU to the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe!

💛 💙 Mt. Pleasant Public Schools is incredibly grateful to have been selected for the Spring 2026 2% Grants. The Tribe has generously awarded our district a grand total of $197,850.74!

These funds will support essential programs and innovative new projects across every building in our district, including:
🤖 Robotics and eSports team competitions
🛡️ Critical safety and security upgrades
📚 Enhanced literacy tools, diverse books, and hands-on learning materials
🐾 Support for the Oiler Pack Therapy Dog Program
🗣️ Positive behavioral supports, student nutrition, and health education

💙 We value this incredible community partnership. Thank you for investing in the future of our students! Miigwetch!

05/29/2026

☀️ Meals for the kids all summer long? Yes, please! 🍎🥪

The Mt. Pleasant Public Schools Summer Food Service Program is back for 2026, and we’ve got two great ways to make sure no student goes hungry this summer. No registration is required—if they’re 18 or under (or up to 26 with an IEP), they eat for free!

Check out the options below to find what works best for your family:

🍴 Option 1: On-Site Summer Meals
When: June 15 – August 7 (Closed Friday, July 3)
Where: Pullen Elementary & Mt. Pleasant Middle School

Breakfast: 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM

Lunch: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Note: These meals are available at no cost and must be enjoyed right on-site!

🚗 Option 2: Meals To Go! (Drive-Up)
When: Wednesdays, June 10 – August 12
Where: Mt. Pleasant High School
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

What you get: A full week’s worth of food! (7 days of breakfasts and 7 days of lunches).

Bonus: If you attend the on-site meals during the week, you can still grab a 2-day weekend pack to bridge the Saturday/Sunday gap!

The Details:

This meal program is available at no cost to you!

Eligibility: All children 18 & under.

Registration: None needed. Just show up and eat!

Spread the word, Oilers! Let’s make sure every kid in our community stays fueled up and ready for summer fun. 💙💛

05/25/2026

Today we honor and remember all who have served. ❤️🤍💙

05/22/2026

🛎️Check it out, Oilers!! We know MRS. KARR!!! 💙💛

And we think she is the BEST too!! 🎉🎉

Thank you, Maxwell!!

Go Oilers!!

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05/19/2026

🎉We are so proud of the CLASS OF 2026!!! 🎉

Go Oilers!!! 💙💛

Mt. Pleasant High School will graduate 240 seniors tomorrow, while Oasis and Mt. Pleasant Community Education– MPPS’ adult and continuing education program – will graduate 54 students.

05/15/2026

☀️ It is going to be a great day, Oilers!

🏆 Remember - Mt. Pleasant Athletics is excited to host the Division 1 MHSAA Regional track meet today at Community Memorial Stadium. Over 400 athletes from 15 schools will be competing for their chance to make it to that state championships.

🚌 Please be extra cautious as you navigate the traffic around MPHS!

Hope to see you there!
Go Oilers!! 💙💛

05/13/2026

Attendance Matters - When You Are Not Here

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