School Leaders Working for Effective School Legislation

 

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Superintendent Nathan Robrahn joined area school leaders in urging state legislators to rethink proposed legislation about CyberSchools.  Click to read the group's open letter to Senator Geoff Hansen. 

 

The MSBO (Michigan School Business Officials) prepared a summary of education-related items in the Governor's proposed budget.

 

Michigan schools continue to face difficult financial conditions.  Click to read the MAPS Board Resolution about school funding issues.

Share your views on education with State government officials.  Click here to learn how you can help. 

 

 

MAPS Appreciates Our Staff!

 

May 7 -11 is Teacher Appreciation Week in Michigan; and it's heartfelt in our district.  Superintendent Robrahn writes:  "I'm so grateful for the care and effort of our administrators, teachers, aides, bus drivers, custodians, food service workers and secretaries. Thanks for all you do everyday for all of our students!"

 

Click to see a short video honoring MAPS staff.

 

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Fiebig Leads Career Tech Center

 

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 Kyle Fiebig, who has led superb AgriScience and FFA programs at MHS for the past 12 years,  began his new job as Principal for the Muskegon Area Career Tech Center April 30.  Fiebig won numerous awards for excellence during his tenure and helped many MHS students do the same in FFA competitions. Renee Wangler, an MSU AgriScience graduate, replaces Fiebig for the remainer of this year.  Chronicle coverage here and here .

 

 

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 a possible 6.

Muskegon Chronicle coverage.

 

 

2010-11 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

 

Upcoming Events

May 17
NBC Band and Choir Concert
May 20
MHS Band and Choir Concert
May 25
Senior Breakfast/Awards
May 28
Memorial Day, No School K12

 

 

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Annual Reports, 2010-2011:

 

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MHS

NBC

RRO

 

 

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Click the icon for MDE data on Michigan schools, including MAPS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

'Cats Honored at Showcase

 

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 The annual West Michigan Student Showcase at the Frauenthal Theater March 14-15 honored high achievers from 35 area schools.  

 

MHS honorees included:  Bretten Ritter--academics; Hannah Cudney and Christian Seaver--athletics;
Natalie Holmstrom--performing arts; and Helairy Weaver--visual arts.

 

MHS senior Ty Bortell (above) won 1st place (and a $1000 prize) in the Literary Arts division for his suspenseful short story "Troy Bourne."

 

 

DECA and FFA Shine at State

 

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March Madness included State Competition for  DECA and FFA.  Both groups did well and have students going on to national competition.  Click for more details.

Family Fun at RRO

 

jr-RRO Fam fun 150 About 30 families joined RRO staff May 2 for Family Fun Night sponsored by RRO's Title I program and a Splash Nutrition Grant.

 
Famlies rotated between four stations featuring either a health message or an academic skill.  Students threw bean bag fruits at targets marked with numbers, calculated and graphed results.  Next, students built fresh fruit parfaits and sampled mystery foods in the cafeteria.  Black bean brownies? Mashed cauliflower?  The math mania station demonstrated easy to make math games.  Finally, families used a variety of musical instruments to add sound effects to a delightful story by Robert Munsch.
 
Look for family events that support student learning each trimester at RRO.
 
 

NBC Students Shine at Law Day

 
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Three NBC 8th graders were honored at the Muskegon County Bar Association's Law Day banquet May 4.  The contest required students to consider the question:  "Should schools intervene in cases of cyber-bullying when that behavior occurs off school grounds, and what role, if any, should the courts play, keeping in mind a citizen's rights under the first amendment?"  The students could respond to this question in a variety of formats: essay, poetry, video, music, art, etc.

The fourth place essay entry was awarded to Andrew Bobian.  For her video entry, Brandi Rice received third place. The winning essay entry belonged to NBC's Alexis Grimshaw.  These students received savings bonds and plaques honoring them for their outstanding efforts. Congratulations!

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