How’s Your Esports Program Doing? An Update on the Spring 2025 Season
The Michigan High School Esports League continues to thrive as we once again set new records for the number of competing schools (203+), teams (848+) and students (3,777+) for both high school and now middle school. Click here to view our heat map. Now featuring 15 different game titles, our teams are battling it out from all across Michigan in hopes of qualifying for playoffs and winning a state championship. We are…
Introducing CODE & CONQUER: A Statewide Middle School Game Design Challenge
The Michigan High School Esports League (MHSEL) is excited to introduce CODE & CONQUER, a new statewide video game design challenge for Michigan middle school students in grades 6-8. This competition provides an opportunity for students to develop critical thinking, creativity, and technical skills through game development. Engaging Students Through Game Design CODE & CONQUER is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of coding in a way that is engaging and…
New Law Requires High Schools to Offer Computer Science by 2027
House Bill 5649, sponsored by state Representative Carol Glanville (D-Walker), introduces new requirements aimed at expanding computer science education in Michigan high schools. This new law requires all public high schools to offer at least one computer science course beginning with the 2027-2028 school year. By fostering technological literacy, the legislation aims to equip students with critical skills needed for success in a rapidly evolving workforce. What Does the Law Require? Course…
Get in the Game: Join the Michigan High School Esports League for Spring 2025!
The Michigan High School Esports League (MHSEL), in partnership with the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP), is gearing up for an action-packed Spring 2025 season—and we want your school to be part of it! Whether you’re an educator, administrator, or Athletic Director, now is the perfect time to explore how scholastic esports can enhance your school. Why Esports? Benefits for Students Esports isn’t just about video games; it’s about providing…
New DLN Course Provides Opportunity for PD: A Principal’s Guide to CTE
Participants can earn 5 SCECHs for only $25 in this course designed for new, existing, or prospective secondary administrators seeking to enhance their understanding of Career and Technical Education. Participants will learn about various funding sources available for CTE programs, the essential components of a successful state-approved CTE program, and the numerous benefits these programs offer to students. Additionally, the course will cover creative strategies for recruiting and identifying qualified CTE teachers…
MHSEL Fall ’24 Playoffs are Here!
The Michigan High School Esports League (MHSEL) Fall Season set historic numbers with 165 schools, 747 teams and more than 2,200 students participating. We just completed the HS regular season and are preparing for the Fall Playoffs which start this week! Our MS teams will be extending their scholastic season for a few more weeks and won’t participate in playoffs until the Spring Season. This fall featured eight HS State Leagues, some of…
MHSEL Fall ’24 Half-Way Update
The Michigan High School Esports League (MHSEL) is already half way through our record-setting season as 165 high schools & middle schools have been battling it out over the last 5 weeks. With over 700 total teams and 2000 students participating, it’s been a great season and we can’t wait to see how each game title league unfolds. Let’s take a look at some of our top teams so far: Super Smash…
L2L Legal Webinar: Navigating Election Season
This vital webinar hosted in collaboration with Thrun Law Firm, will explore strategies for managing school climate and culture during election season. As political activity and discussions increase, it’s crucial for principals to foster a positive and inclusive environment. This session will provide practical advice on balancing political discourse with school values, ensuring a respectful atmosphere, and addressing challenges that may arise. Learn from experts and equip yourself with tools to lead…
MiSchoolData
The Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI) webinar on MiSchoolData provided attendees with valuable information on utilizing the platform. Participants learned about the new reports available, which offer insights into student academic performance, college attendance, and post-graduation paths. The webinar also covered how to access attendance data and utilize the "like school" cohort feature for comparison data. The CEPI team guided participants through accessing and interpreting reports, and answered questions https://youtu.be/M5i9vZO9NCo…
The New & Improved MASSP.Com – New Look, New Features, Same Great Resources!
MASSP is excited to unveil its revamped website which is now live at massp.com! With a fresh design, enhanced features and streamlined navigation, the new site is designed to provide an even better experience for our members and visitors. What's New: Modern Design: The website now sports a contemporary look and feel, consistent with other MASSP branding and features a web-accessible color scheme for improved readability. Enhanced "My Account": Members have greater…