Balancing, Managing and Thriving in the Principalship: MASSP – AETNA Member Assistance Plan
EDCON23 was an incredible event! Hundreds of school leaders shared ideas, networked and learned to thrive as a result of, not in spite of, one another. The MASSP community is a robust one that thrives and grows with the assistance of our colleagues. However, there are times when our phone-a-friend or an MASSP Leader2Leader webinar is not enough to fill that bucket. Sometimes, we all need help. The last four years have…
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…
Student Mental Health is a Priority; Add More Seats at the Table
Standing outside of the ballroom, looking in and listening intently, a woman wearing jeans, tennis shoes and a dark jacket was in the hallway at last year's Student Mental Health Summit. She would walk away, then return. This went on for more than 15 minutes – curious about why she didn't just walk in and join her group, I asked her if I could help her find someone. She apologized, explained that…
2024 FAFSA Changes: What’s new and what does my team and my community need to know?
Every year, countless students and families embark on the journey of higher education, aspiring to achieve their academic and career goals. One significant step in this pursuit is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which enables students to access financial support for their college education. As we approach the opening of the 2024-25 FAFSA application window in December of 2023, it is essential for school principals and their communities…
Building in Belonging
As schools in Michigan plan for the return of their students and teachers this month, a unique opportunity is presented to school leaders and educators. Principals (and teachers) build a positive culture and establish a sense of belonging in their schools for all students so that the learning environment is a safe and welcoming place. If there was a The Principalship for Dummies book, that would be on the first page, Success…
Jostens | Your Most Trusted Partner in Celebrating Moments that Matter
The Jostens Representatives of Michigan would like to extend our warmest wishes for a happy, healthy, and successful new school year. May this year be filled with moments of joy and transformative learning experiences for both educators and students alike. At Jostens, our passion is helping schools create experiences that champion a culture of belonging, achievement, and pride. It’s about so much more than class rings, yearbooks, and cap & gowns. We’re…
Relationships Matter
It is my hope that this article finds you rested, rejuvenated and ready to start the new school year. As you prepare to greet your staff and students, remember the importance of building relationships. No matter what we are asking of others, until they trust that we care about them, really care about them as a person … not teacher, secretary or student … getting business accomplished is difficult. The beginning of…
Virtual Student Mental Health Summit | Call for Presentations
Since its establishment in 2019, MASSP's Student Mental Health Summit has collaborated with thousands of educators and students, fostering the creation of essential school-based mental health resources and programs. We are thrilled to announce the return of the SMHS on September 28 as a fully virtual event. Our aim is to illuminate vital content, curriculum, and school-based initiatives in a way that every interested student or educator can access, regardless of where…
Women’s Summit 2023 | Inspire, Connect & Empower – Call for Presentations
The Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) is thrilled to announce the Women’s Summit: Inspire, Connect & Empower is returning in 2023! The two-day summit is designed to bring female school leaders and students together to support their personal and professional journeys. The Women's Summit will be held Sunday & Monday, November 12-13, 2023 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids. The event will be focused on empowering female leaders. Adults and…
Going Digital: Leader2Leader Series Ramps Up Your Readiness for Fall PSAT and PSAT/NMSQT Practice
This fall is the last and only chance you have as a school to do a school day practice in the digital format before our students take the assessment suite as part of state accountability measures. The testing window, which begins this October, is how you will familiarize your team, your students and work through any challenges before April. Fortunately, in partnership with the College Board and the Michigan SAT Taskforce, MASSP…