Connecting Students to Financial Aid Opportunities in Michigan
Written by Emily Hurtado-Arboleda, High School Services Analyst with MI Student Aid in the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential. MASSP Partner in Education October is College month, and the MI Student Aid outreach team wants to help your high school by providing tools and resources to help students find their path to postsecondary education! Who We Are MI Student Aid is located within the Office of Higher Education, in…
Wilcox, Petoskey Middle School Principal, Honored as a Finalist for National Award
The National Association of Secondary School Principals named Jon Wilcox, Petoskey Middle School, as one of the top three finalists for the 2025 National Principal of the Year. This prestigious recognition celebrates Wilcox’s exemplary leadership, innovative approaches to education and his unwavering commitment to student success and school improvement. It has been more than 14 years since Michigan has had a finalist in the running for a National Administrator of the Year…
Leading from the Middle: Taking the “Big Picture” to the “Boots on the Ground”
Written by Jason Schrock, Howell High School Principal & MASSP Board of Directors Member As principals, we’re often caught in the middle—sandwiched between the ambitious goals of our district, the needs and morale of our staff, and the expectations of parents and students. After more than a decade in this role, I’ve realized that being a principal isn’t just about implementing change; it’s about sustaining it. Most leadership conversations focus on what’s…
State Capitol Immersive Esports Experience Engages Nearly 100 Guests
Written by Maggie Helmer, Assistant Director of Esports – MHSEL Nearly 100 legislative and governmental guests gathered to experience the rapidly growing world of scholastic esports when the Michigan High School Esports League hosted an exciting and interactive Esports Day at the Michigan State Capitol on September 25. The event provided a firsthand look at the educational and developmental benefits of esports in Michigan schools, while showcasing the dedication of students, coaches…
Embody Inclusivity & Innovation: Pied Piper School’s Esports Story
In a move that embodies inclusivity and innovation, Pied Piper School launched its first ever esports team during the Michigan High School Esports League’s Spring 2024 Season. “I believe that all students should have opportunities to be a part of a team atmosphere and collaborate with other students to achieve a goal,” said Ashlie O`Connor, Pied Piper Esports Coach and Instructional Technology and Data Specialist at Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD MHSEL and PlayVS (MHSEL…
MHSEL is Gearing Up for Fall – See What’s New for HS & MS Programs!
The Michigan High School Esports League is preparing to enter our 5th year with the upcoming Fall 2024 season. We’ve been busy this summer by adding in Middle School esports (6-8 grades), increasing the number of game titles offered, entering into new partnerships and more. Let’s see what the excitement is all about! Middle School In case you missed it, MHSEL announced at the beginning of August that we will now be…
Embody Inclusivity & Innovation: Pied Piper School’s Esports Story
In a move that embodies inclusivity and innovation, Pied Piper School launched its first ever esports team during the Michigan High School Esports League’s Spring 2024 Season. “I believe that all students should have opportunities to be a part of a team atmosphere and collaborate with other students to achieve a goal,” said Ashlie O`Connor, Pied Piper Esports Coach and Instructional Technology and Data Specialist at Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD MHSEL and PlayVS (MHSEL…
Partner Spotlight | SET SEG Shares 2024 Summer Leadership Camp Scholarship Recipients & Info
Every year the SET SEG Foundation provides $30,000 in scholarships to send more than 60 students to the Michigan Association of Student Councils and Honor Societies Summer Leadership Camp. This year, on July 14 hundreds of students across the state will arrive at Albion College and embark on an introspective journey, learning about how they can improve internally while working with others. Through hands-on experiential leadership activities, students are put in situations…
Nominate an Outstanding Building Leader!
MASSP & MASC/MAHS are excited to announce we have expanded our Administrators of the Year Awards Program! We are now accepting nominations for the 2025-26 Principal of the Year (POY) and 2025 Assistant Principal of the Year (APOY) and will be awarding a Middle School and High School leader in each category! Michigan's Middle/High School Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year are innovative servant-leaders, who show integrity, implement instructional leadership, are…
Results Are In: MASSP Board of Directors Election 2024!
Meet Your Incoming Board Representatives Polls closed on Friday, April 12, at 3:00 p.m. for MASSP's Board of Directors 2024 Election. This year's group of candidates are all exceptional administrators and we want to thank each and every one for taking the initiative to run for a position. We appreciate the support and engagement of all members who took the time to vote for their representatives. MASSP is proud to announce the…