MI HS Esports Grows & Will Hold Four Finals at Oakland University – Spring ’24
The Michigan High School Esports League became free to compete in this spring season and made record breaking numbers; 164 schools with more than 700 teams competing and engaging 3,000+ high school students in the state. MHSEL continues to be the largest high school esports league in the state. MHSEL offers ten game titles; one regional title (teams compete regionally with teams from different states) and the nine remaining game titles are…
Petoskey Middle School Leader Named MI 2024 Principal of the Year
Jon Wilcox, Petoskey Middle School Principal, was surprised by the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, the Michigan Association of Student Councils and Honor Societies and his district during Petoskey Middle School’s Career Day to announce he was selected as the award recipient for Michigan’s 2024 Principal of the Year. “This year we received double the nominations for this award than in the past few years,” said Wendy Zdeb, MASSP Executive Director.…
MASSP Board of Directors Election Info 2024
MASSP election season is just around the corner. Are you ready to take on a bigger role within the Association, be an advocate for your fellow administrators and help advance your career? Every year, one-third of the seats of the MASSP Board of Directors are up for election-it's almost time! This year MASSP is seeking candidates for: President-Elect** Region 1 Representative Region 3 Representative Region 5 Representative Region 7 Representative Middle Level…
Nomination Applications are Open for the 2024 Principal of the Year!
MASSP & MASC/MAHS are excited to announce that nomination applications for the 2024 Principal of the Year (POY) are now open! Michigan's Principal of the Year is an innovative servant-leader, who shows integrity, implements instructional leadership, is a good communicator, supports staff and students and much more. This award recognizes the incredible work Principals do to progress student activity groups, school leaders and their building culture. The POY is selected by the…
High School Esports Conference & Championships Held at Oakland University
Voices in the large ballroom fell silent as the sound of a highlight video filled the space and lit up the front screens. All attendees, from high school students to adult educators, turned their attention to the front of the room as the keynote speaker took the stage. More than 350 individuals from high schools across Michigan attended the Michigan High School Esports League’s second Explore Esports conference and/or watched the…
Esports Action Amps Up for Michigan High Schools
The esports industry is growing exponentially worldwide. According to multiple studies, the United States is estimated to hold the largest esports market share by the end of 2023. In Michigan, we are one of the leading states collegiately – not only with player scholarships but with the variety of degree programs offered by multiple institutions throughout the state. To ensure high school students are able to use the variety of opportunities available…
Nominations Encouraged for Michigan Lottery’s Excellence in Education Awards to Honor Outstanding Educators
The Michigan Lottery is celebrating 10 years of recognizing outstanding educators with the 2023-24 Excellence in Education awards. During the program’s 10 years, the Michigan Lottery has recognized more than 300 public school educators across Michigan and highlighted the impact they have in their respective communities. Nominations are currently open, and parents, students, school staff members, and others are encouraged to nominate outstanding public school educators for awards. All public school employees…
High School Esports Teams Crowned Best in State at WMU April 2023
On Saturday, April 29, the Michigan High School Esports League held the Spring 2023 Championship matches for three league game titles at Western Michigan University Esports Arena to wrap up the season. The event welcomed more than 160 attendees – with 80+ students – from across the state. Guests and spectators included teams from the league, MHSEL Prep (Middle school esports), partners, college/university scouts, parents, principals, board members and more. The action-packed…
COVID-19 Positive: Refocused
Ever since COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States in March of 2020, school (and much more) hasn’t been the same. “You never know what you're going to get or what the day is going to hold,” said Jill Hendrickson, Internal Funds Manager and Administrative Assistant at St. Charles Community High School. Hendrickson explained that, since the majority of the last school year was done remotely/hybrid, people are having to relearn things they haven’t…