Quick Tips | January 2025
JoLynn Clark, Frankenmuth High School January is a good time to survey students and staff on how the 1st semester went and on setting goals for the 2nd semester. If you’ve utilized a theme for the school year with staff or students, this is a good time to evaluate how that focus is coming along, or identify tweaks to be made for 2nd semester. It also re-establishes the theme’s focus for the…
MASSP Honors Outstanding Educational Leaders
Know an outstanding building leader in Michigan who consistently goes above and beyond for their school community? Recommend or nominate them for Michigan Association of Secondary School Principal's (MASSP) Administrator of the Year awards! This is your chance to recognize principals and assistant principals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, foster positive school environments and make meaningful contributions to student success. Let their hard work and dedication shine by submitting a nomination (or recommendation)…
MASSP Board of Directors Election Information 2025
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 2 Representative Region 4 Representative Region 6 Representative Region 10 Representative Middle Level…
2023-24 Legislature Ends Session with House Stagnation, Marathon Senate Session
The 2023-24 came to a close mid-afternoon on Friday, December 20, when the Michigan Senate finally adjourned after a record-setting session that lasted nearly 30 hours. In contrast, the House failed to get enough members in attendance to meet a single additional day during the final week of the legislative calendar after adjourning in disarray last week. The lack of session was despite action by Speaker Joe Tate to impose a Call…
Record-Breaking Enrollment in Michigan Achievement Scholarship Program: A Win for Students and Schools
Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently announced a historic milestone for Michigan students and families: more than 56,000 Michiganders are benefiting from the Michigan Achievement Scholarship Program this fall, saving more than $131.5 million in tuition costs. This represents a significant step toward making higher education more accessible and affordable, with benefits extending to community colleges, Tribal colleges, private institutions and public universities across the state. The program, launched in 2022, provides recent Michigan…
Strength Through the Season: Nurturing Resilience in Students
As educators, we are uniquely positioned to support students through the holiday season, a time that can be both joyful and deeply stressful for many. Reflecting on my experiences as a principal and parent, I’ve come to appreciate the vital role we play in fostering resilience in our students, particularly during this busy and often overwhelming time of year. The holiday season brings a flurry of activity for both staff and families.…
Keys to Unlocking Post-Secondary Success for Students with Disabilities
Written by Jessica Garber, Escanaba Middle and High School Assistant Principal, Michigan Leadership Fellow and Gina Schmitt, Grand Haven High School Assistant Principal, Michigan Leadership Fellow Let’s close the gaps and unlock opportunities! Assistant Principals are often critical advocates for students with disabilities. While the IEP process is often our focus, transition planning might be one of the most critical opportunities to close gaps and unlock opportunities. Students with disabilities in Michigan…
PROM QUICK TIPS | Prepare for the Best Prom Ever
A quintessential American tradition featured in teen movies and TV shows, Prom is built up in many students' minds as the opportunity for the best night of their teen lives. Ensure the story of the night is one of fun and memory making while being safe and smoothly run by working with your Student Leadership Team and students well in advance – and checking in on progress over the months ahead. Amy…
HS Esports State Finals Results, State Awards Ceremony & More at MSU
The Michigan High School Esports League hosted its largest in-person event to date at Michigan State University’s newly renovated STEM building, Dec. 7. The Fall 2024 State Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Championships and All-State Awards Ceremony brought together nearly 400 students, coaches, and spectators for an action-packed day celebrating the best in high school esports. The facility buzzed with energy from the moment the doors opened. The glow of computer monitors illuminated each gaming…
It’s FAFSA Time…and This Year They Mean It!
Tom Lietz, Associate Director for Training and Development We all remember the promise and then disappointment with the FAFSA roll-out in 2023. Every school had a story of delays, overcomplicated processes despite promises of simplification and frustration abounded. The Federal Student Aid office in the US Department of Education took note and has made another round of significant iterations to ensure last year’s debacle was not repeated. And so far, knock on…