Fall 2023 Season Esports Update
The Michigan High School Esports League (MHSEL) set a new fall record with 86 schools competing and also set an all-time record with 465 total teams. We are roughly at the halfway point for the regular season. Let’s take a look at the leaderboards for the 6 different state league game titles we offer! Fall 2023 Season Leaders: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Rocket League MarioKart Overwatch Splatoon Madden Did you know that…
Leading with Respect, Trust and Courage
In 2020, like most organizations in America, our school district was in a position where we were redefining ourselves. The entire administration team engaged in book studies, collaborated with community leaders and outside organizations to discover who and what we wanted to represent. Through this process, we realized that our district Vision was no longer relevant. Now, to be fair, no one ever read our vision. As a matter of fact, most…
The Explore Esports Conference is BACK!
The Michigan High School Esports League is proud to announce the return of the Explore Esports Conference which will be held at Oakland University on Friday, December 8, 2023. Whether your school is new to esports (Noob), or you have an established program with students looking to advance their skills (gain XP - experience points) - this conference is for you! The focus of Explore Esports is on college and career opportunities;…
Ten Michigan public universities unite to admit state high school graduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
Michigan Assured Admission Pact (MAAP) aims to streamline admissions process, boost college enrollment Lansing, Mich. – Ten of Michigan’s 15 public universities today announced a bold new initiative to greatly streamline the college admissions process, boost enrollment and help students realize their full educational potential. Beginning this fall, participating universities in the Michigan Assured Admission Pact (MAAP) will admit Michigan high school graduates who have earned a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0…
QUICK TIPS SEPTEMBER | New Student Check In
It is important to connect with new students so that they don’t fall through the cracks. Finding ways to connect new students with both students and adults in the building is especially important. MASSP Board of Directors share some keys to their success related to New Student Check-in: New students get a family appointment with their counselor. Host a "Get to know you" meeting with the principal within the first week. Provide…
LegalEase September 2023 | I know I put that book somewhere …
Situation: Your school library has a book that a parent is objecting to on religious grounds. No one has checked out – or even seen – that book in decades. The kids didn’t even know it was there. Question: Does the First Amendment limit a public school board’s discretion to ban or remove books from its libraries? Yes. As most educators know, “students do not shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech and…
A New Student Voice Opportunity is Here!
The Michigan High School Esports League is proud to announce a new student competition. Shoutcaster Showdown is Michigan’s first-ever high school competition designed for students who are passionate about playing, watching, streaming and shoutcasting esports and video games. Similar to other popular statewide competitions like Student Voice, BPA, MIFA and Solo & Ensemble, this one-of-a-kind event will have students represent their school to shoutcast and provide play-by-play and color commentary to an…
What’s New with The Digital Learning Network?
For more than five years, the Digital Learning Network has been a great resource for educators of all types to find asynchronous, affordable and applicable online learning opportunities. With more than 45 different courses available, the DLN has something for teachers, counselors, support staff and building administrators. Whether you are new in your role or looking to expand your horizons into different areas of interest, the DLN has something for everyone –…
Fall ‘23 is Going to be EPIC for Esports!
The Michigan High School Esports League (MHSEL) is leveling up for the Fall 2023 season! We’ve been hard at work planning and preparing for our 4th year, which is going to offer some new and exciting events for students all across Michigan. After setting league records for enrollment last spring with 93 schools, 385 teams and over 1300 students across 9 different game titles, MHSEL is planning to surpass those numbers once…
College Board Going Digital: Part 2 – Test Day
The College Board Test Day will look different this year. From Bulk Upload, to the The Test Day Toolkit (TDTK), the College Board's online test administration tool, Digital Readiness Check (DRC) and more, the webinar walked principals, testing coordinators and staff through the myriad changes. Coordinators also gain tips from colleagues who were a part of the Pilot Program in the spring of 2023 and tips and tricks learned through experience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82wON7N2ciU…