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…
MPSERS Reforms Signed Into Law Marks Big Win for Students, Schools
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed HB 5803 into law, making the changes to district MPSERS contribution rates and employee contribution reductions official, marking a significant win for Michigan’s public schools and educators. The new law will: Permanently reduce the contribution rate that traditional public school districts must pay into the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) by 5.75%, from 20.96% to 15.21%. Eliminate the 3% contribution to retiree health insurance for…
Supporting the Next Generation of School Leaders
MASSP is excited to announce the launch of our 2024-25 New Principal Connect Series—a four-part webinar series designed specifically to support new and early-career principals (years 1-3). The series aims to provide new building administrators with the tools, resources, and community they need to thrive in their roles, increase personal effectiveness, and build professional networks with fellow educators. Recognizing that new principals often face a steep learning curve, MASSP has developed this…
State Capitol Immersive Esports Experience Engages Nearly 100 Guests
Written by Maggie Helmer, Assistant Director of Esports – MHSEL Nearly 100 legislative and governmental guests gathered to experience the rapidly growing world of scholastic esports when the Michigan High School Esports League hosted an exciting and interactive Esports Day at the Michigan State Capitol on September 25. The event provided a firsthand look at the educational and developmental benefits of esports in Michigan schools, while showcasing the dedication of students, coaches…
Updated Principal Contract Guide Now Available
In light of the recent Michigan Supreme Court decision in the case of Batista v. ORS, MASSP has updated our Building Administrator Contract Guide to reflect important changes that address how compensation is credited for retirement purposes under the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS). The decision affects both individual employment contracts and collectively bargained agreements and highlights the need for all Michigan school administrators to review and potentially revise their contracts and…
ABC, Easy as 1-2-3: Unlocking School Success with Themes and Innovation
Written by JoLynn Clark, Frankenmuth High School Principal and MASSP Board of Directors President Many principals use a theme to kick off the year in an effort to generate excitement and forward motion as staff return to the building. Themes are a great way to establish a unified focus for a staff team or for the whole school, and I’ve used a wide variety of themes with staff in my 16 years…
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…