Find the Positive
I want you to take a moment and look around you and visually identify all of the things that are red. Go ahead, take 30 secs and ID all of the red things in your area that are anywhere close to red … Now close your eyes and create a mental list of everything that is green… If you’re like most people, creating that list wasn’t easy, and when you opened your…
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…
New School Safety Resources Available for Michigan K-12 Schools
The Michigan State Police (MSP) Office of School Safety (OSS) has released a set of new resources to help K-12 schools across Michigan develop and update their Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and school safety protocols. These resources, now available on the OSS School Safety Resources webpage, provide comprehensive guidance on preparing for, responding to, and recovering from various emergency situations. The release of these new resources is also a good reminder to…
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…
September 2024 LegalEase | TITLE IX
On August 1, new Title IX regulations took effect which reshaped Title IX compliance for school administrators across the country. While there is some uncertainty about which rules apply to whom and lots of ongoing litigation, it’s still a subject that’s top of mind for school administrators. New Rules Broaden Definitions The new Title IX regulations broaden the definition of sex harassment in meaningful ways. First, Title IX jurisdiction has been expanded beyond the…
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…
What You Need to Know About Digital AP Exams Starting May 2025
Last year, we kicked off the year talking about the Digital SAT. As we start the 24-25 School Year, MASSP is proud to partner with the College Board to bring a new 24-25 Leader2Leader Learning Series to members and school districts state-wide. And, the new school year brings another set of College Board digital exams, but this time it’s AP. As we kick off the new school year, here’s an important update for Michigan…
The Importance of NASSP Membership
For years I felt that the only professional organizational membership I needed was with MASSP. Don’t get me wrong — MASSP is incredible and remains an essential resource in my role as a building principal. However, the addition of NASSP membership over the last two years has become indispensable for me. As I transition into my new role as the NASSP Coordinator on the MASSP Board of Directors, I want to share…
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…