WELCOME TO
Manistee Area
Public Schools
Welcome to Manistee Area Public Schools (MAPS) – Home of the Manistee Mariners. In all that we do, MAPS students, staff and families aim to be leaders in our school and community.
Through learning, we explore our world, inspire our potential, and achieve our goals. Together Mariners Lead the Way to a brighter future.
Mariners Lead the Way!
LIST OF ALL MAPS STAFF
| Name | Title | Building | |
| MANISTEE MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL | |||
| Basil, D’Anna | Paraprofessional | dbasil@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Beldo, Karen | Administrative Assistant | kbeldo@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Bennett, Gregg | Social Science | gbennett@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Biller, Ryan | Instrumental Music | rbiller@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Blakey-Shell, Kenneth | District Technology Director | kblakeyshell@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Bohle, Kylee | PE/Health | kbohle@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Bond, Ingrid | Band Paraprofessional | ibond@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Boone, Sara | Science | saraboone@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Bowerman, Jeff | Head Custodian | jbowerman@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Castaneda, Michael | Special Education | MMHS | |
| Clemons, Amanda | Special Education Teacher Consultant | aclemons@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Dean, Heather | Language Arts | hdean@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Deising, Jane | Special Education | jdeising@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Dewitt, Alyssa | One to One Paraprofessional | adewitt@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Eastway, Kari | Language Arts | keastway@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Edmondson, Rachel | Language Arts | reedmondson@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Eix, Sarah | Math | seix@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Feyen, Amanda | Choir & Elementary Music | afeyen@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Froncek, Matt | Apple Certified Technician | mfroncek@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Froncek, Sara | Nutrition Service | sfroncek@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Gagstetter, David | Data & Device Systems Manager | dgagstetter@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Hammer, Chelsea | Guidance Counselor | chammer@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Harrigan, Shane | Social Science | sharrigan@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Harrington, Michael | Language Arts | mharrington@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Hendges, Joe | Social Science | jhendges@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Houston, Mackenzie | PE/Health | mhouston@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Huber, Marcy | Math | mhuber@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Joseph, Sam | Language Arts | sjoseph@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Kamin, Cheryl | Nutrition Service | ckamin@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Knewtson, Stephen | Math | sknewtson@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Koller, Brooke | Special Education | bkoller@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Kott, Kenn | Athletic Director | kkott@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Kropacek, James | Custodian | jkropacek@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Lange, Tara | Guidance Administrative Assistant / Registrar | tlange@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Lavender, Ethan | One to One Paraprofessional | elavender@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Lester, Cecilia | Behavioral Health Services | clester@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Long, Samantha | Nutrition Service | MMHS | |
| Mast, Mitch | Assistant Principal | mmast@manistee.org | MMHS |
| McDowell, Katilynn | Paraprofessional | kmcdowell@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Mikolajczak, Kendra | Activities Secretary/Athletics Administrative Assistant | kmikolajczak@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Moore, Erryn | Math | emoore@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Morski, Terri | Nutrition Service | tmorski@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Newell, Julia | Behavioral Health Services | jnewell@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Nezki, Troy | Math | tnezki@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Nowicki, Morgan | HS/MS Principal | mnowicki@manistee.org | MMHS |
| O’Brien, Jack | Paraprofessional | jobrien@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Olk, Laura | Nutrition Service | lolk@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Olson, Mary | Science | molson@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Patnoude, Theresa | Behavioral Health Services | tpatnoude@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Picklesimer, Sarah | Custodian | spicklesimer@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Poortvliet, Amber | Science | apoortvliet@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Puchtel, Amber | Art | apuchtel@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Purple, Tobia | Special Education | tpurple@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Quakkelaar, Lucas | Language Arts | lquakkelaar@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Rens, Cole | Social Science | crens@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Rogers, Jennifer | Nutrition Service | jrogers@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Rondell, Michelle | Paraprofessional | mrondell@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Saylor, Dan | Social Science | dsaylor@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Schlaff, Polly | Language Arts | pschlaff@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Schweigert, Devin | Science | dschweigert@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Sciba, Steve | Custodian | ssciba@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Smith, Joel | Language Arts | smithj@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Starmann, Hannah | Language Arts | hstarmann@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Steinberg, Susan | Custodian | ssteinberg@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Vincent, Dave | Paraprofessional | dvincent@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Von Herbruck, Robert | PE/Health | rvonherbruck@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Wallett, Sarah | Paraprofessional | swallett@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Wandrych, Linda | Nutrition Service | lwandrych@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Warnke, Bridget | Assistant Principal | bwarnke@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Watkins, Amy | Math | awatkins@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Williams, Donna | General Supervision | dwilliams@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Williams, Jennifer | MS Activities Director / Sensory / Library | jwilliams@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Wittlief, Candace | Paraprofessional | cwittlief@manistee.org | MMHS |
| Zehner, Chris | Paine Aquatic Center Director | MMHS | |
| MANISTEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | |||
| Abel, Jennifer | Resource Room | jabel@manistee.org | MES |
| Adams, Beth | Assistant Principal | eadams@manistee.org | MES |
| Antal, Leah | Third Grade | lantal@manistee.org | MES |
| Applegarth, Stacy | Nutrition Service | bapplegarth@manistee.org | MES |
| Baller, Tristan | Third Grade | tballer@manistee.org | MES |
| Barkholz, Teri | Paraprofessional | tbarkholz@manistee.org | MES |
| Beldo, Natalie | Paraprofessional | nbeldo@manistee.org | MES |
| Bergeman, Vanessa | Paraprofessional | vbergeman@manistee.org | MES |
| Bond, Ingrid | Paraprofessional | ibond@manistee.org | MES |
| Bradford, McAnn | Second Grade | mbradford@manistee.org | MES |
| Cheever, Carly | Secretary | ccheever@manistee.org | MES |
| Conoley, Rebecca | Fourth Grade | rconoley@manistee.org | MES |
| Coyle, Linda | Academic Specialist | lcoyle@manistee.org | MES |
| Delacruz, Christina | Paraprofessional, SafeNet | cdelacruz@manistee.org | MES |
| Delgado, Gabe | Elementary Device Support | gdelgado@manistee.org | MES |
| DeLing , Mirage | Paraprofessional | mdeling@manistee.org | MES |
| Edmondson, Rachel | Fourth Grade | wedmondson@manistee.org | MES |
| Erdman, Deb | First Grade | derdman@manistee.org | MES |
| Forward, Deb | Academic Specialist | dforward@manistee.org | MES |
| Gouker, Chasity | Special Education | cgouker@manistee.org | MES |
| Gutowski, Melissa | Nutrition Service | mgutowski@manistee.org | MES |
| Hollenback, Cate | 1-2 Interventionist | chollenback@manistee.org | MES |
| Hunter, Tanya | Fifth Grade | thunter@manistee.org | MES |
| Jackoviak, Tamara | Academic Specialist | tjackoviak@manistee.org | MES |
| Johnson, Kasandra | Secretary | kkjohnson@manistee.org | MES |
| Johnson, Michelle | Paraprofessional | mjohnson@manistee.org | MES |
| Johnson, Stephanie | Behavior Health Services | stephaniejohnson@manistee.org | MES |
| Johnston, Tammy | Paraprofessional | tjohnston@manistee.org | MES |
| Kaminski, Jaclyn | Fifth Grade | jkaminski@manistee.org | MES |
| Kasarski, Aryn | Nutrition Service | akasarskis@manistee.org | MES |
| Knickerbocker, Natalie | Paraprofessional | nknickerbocker@manistee.org | MES |
| Kroll, Phil | Paraprofessional | pkroll@manistee.org | MES |
| Laki, Katy | Paraprofessional | klaki@manistee.org | MES |
| LeMieux, Carol | Nutrition Service | clemieux@manistee.org | MES |
| Lenon, Olivia | Behavior Health Services | olenon@manistee.org | MES |
| Lijewski-Thomas, Montana | Paraprofessional | MES | |
| Mannon, Tina | Fourth Grade | tmannon@manistee.org | MES |
| Matthes, Cindy | Second Grade | cmatthes@manistee.org | MES |
| Mellon, Taylor | Fifth Grade | tmellon@manistee.org | MES |
| Miller, Cassie | Elementary PE/Health | cmmiller@manistee.org | MES |
| Noteware, Emily | Special Education | enoteware@manistee.org | MES |
| Padgett, Sarah | Second Grade | spadgett@manistee.org | MES |
| Papes, Sara | Paraprofessional | spapes@manistee.org | MES |
| Patnoude, Theresa | Behavior Health Services | tpatnoude@manistee.org | MES |
| Petersen, Kelly | Third Grade | kpetersen@manistee.org | MES |
| Petoskey, Katie | Behavior Health Services | kpetoskey@manistee.org | MES |
| Riley, Jordan | Behavior Health Services | jordanriley@manistee.org | MES |
| Rose, Meredith | Paraprofessional | mrose@manistee.org | MES |
| Rosteck, Michael | Elementary Art | mrosteck@manistee.org | MES |
| Savela, Rose | Fifth Grade | rsavela@manistee.org | MES |
| Schlafley, Kristie | Paraprofessional | kschlafley@manistee.org | MES |
| Slawinski, Christine | Academic Specialist | cslawinski@manistee.org | MES |
| Slawinski, Clay | Paraprofessional | cslawinski@manistee.org | MES |
| Smith, Josh | First Grade | jsmith@manistee.org | MES |
| Szokola, Kayla | Third Grade | kszokola@manistee.org | MES |
| Thompson, Anna | First Grade | athompson@manistee.org | MES |
| Tomaszewski, Bryan | Second Grade | btomaszewski@manistee.org | MES |
| VanVoorst, Shelly | Principal | svanvoorst@manistee.org | MES |
| Weaver, Nicole | Fourth Grade | nweaver@manistee.org | MES |
| Wilson, Michelle | First Grade | mwilson@manistee.org | MES |
| Zeller, Sam | Elementary Coding | szeller@manistee.org | MES |
| Zimmerman, Kelly | 3-5 Interventionist | kzimmerman@manistee.org | MES |
| MANISTEE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | |||
| Anciso, Nicole | Manistee Early Childhood Program Director, After School Care & Summer Care Lead Teacher | nanciso@manistee.org | MECC |
| Anderson, Flynn | Summer Care Associate, Early Childhood Substitute | fanderson@manistee.org | MECC |
| Beldo, Natalie | Mini Mariners Assistant | nbeldo@manistee.org | MECC |
| Bottrell, Tiffany | Paraprofessional, Morning Care Assistant | tbotrell@manistee.org | MECC |
| Brown, Amy | GSRP1 Lead Teacher | abrown@manistee.org | MECC |
| Delgado, Gabe | Elementary Device Support | gdelgado@manistee.org | MECC |
| Gazda, Ashley | Paraprofessional, After School and Summer Care Associate | agazda@manistee.org | MECC |
| Gibbs, Courtney | GSRP 1 Assistant | cgibbs@manistee.org | MECC |
| Goodspeed, Macie | Paraprofessional | mgoodspeed@manistee.org | MECC |
| Gouker, Chasity | Student Service Teacher | cgouker@manistee.org | MECC |
| Harthun, Crystal | Kindergarten | charthun@manistee.org | MECC |
| Henne, Katie | After School Care Assistant | khenne@manistee.org | MECC |
| Hiipakka, Amber | Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher, After School & Summer Care Lead Teacher | ahiipakka@manistee.org | MECC |
| Huber, Andy | Principal | ahuber@manistee.org | MECC |
| Johnson, Ashley | GSRP 2 Assistant, Morning Care Lead | akjohnson@manistee.org | MECC |
| Kruse, Bonnie | Nutrition Service | bkruse@manistee.org | MECC |
| Lindeman, Rachel | Paraprofessional, Morning Care Assistant | rlindeman@manistee.org | MECC |
| Lowe, Megan | Kindergarten | mlowe@manistee.org | MECC |
| Ludwig, Sandy | Mini Mariners Teacher | sludwig@manistee.org | MECC |
| Lundberg, Cindy | Kindergarten | clundberg@manistee.org | MECC |
| Mauntler, Shyan | Mini Mariners Associate | smauntler@manistee.org | MECC |
| Struble, Brenda | GSRP 1 Associate, Morning Care Lead | bstruble@manistee.org | MECC |
| Turmel, Renee | GSRP 2 Lead Teacher | rturmel@manistee.org | MECC |
| Veine, Allison | Kindergarten | aveine@manistee.org | MECC |
| Verheek, Sadie | Summer Care Associate, Early Childhood Substitute | sverheek@manistee.org | MECC |
| Williams, Donna | After School Care Assistant | dwilliams@manistee.org | MECC |
| Zajac, Julie | Mini Mariners Lead Teacher | jzajac@manistee.org | MECC |
| Zatarga, Nancy | GSRP 2 Associate | nzatarga@manistee.org | MECC |
| TRANSPORATION | |||
| Adamick, Cassandra | Transportation | Bus #. Color | TRANSPORTATION |
| Anderson, Loretta | Transportation | Bus #. Color | TRANSPORTATION |
| Feliczak, Mark | Transportation | Bus #. Color | TRANSPORTATION |
| Jarvis, Michael | Transportation Director | mjarvis@manistee.org | TRANSPORTATION |
| Johnson, Marty | Transportation | Bus #. Color | TRANSPORTATION |
| Kempf, Christopher | Transportation | Bus #. Color | TRANSPORTATION |
| Kott, Donovan | Transportation | Bus #. Color | TRANSPORTATION |
| Lewis, Kim | Transportation | Bus #. Color | TRANSPORTATION |
| Phillips, Scott | Transportation | Bus #. Color | TRANSPORTATION |
| Robbins, Linda | Transportation | Bus #. Color | TRANSPORTATION |
| Sheaffer, Korben | Transportation | Bus #. Color | TRANSPORTATION |
| Starr, Jesse | Transportation | Bus #. Color | TRANSPORTATION |
| Straubel, Chandler | Transportation | Bus #. Color | TRANSPORTATION |
| Theummel, Eric | Transportation | Bus #. Color | TRANSPORTATION |
| DISTRICT | |||
| Bennett, Krista | Math Coach | kbennett@manistee.org | DISTRICT |
| Bergeman, Lauren | Central Office -Communication Liaison | lbergeman@manistee.org | DISTRICT |
| Biller, Ryan | Instrumental Music | rbiller@manistee.org | DISTRICT |
| Gustad, Sue | Central Office-Assistant Business Manager | sgustad@manistee.org | DISTRICT |
| Koon, Richard | Nutrition Service -Driver | rkoon@manistee.org | DISTRICT |
| Kowatch, Amber | Central Office -Curriculum Director | akowatch@manistee.org | DISTRICT |
| Savage, Haleigh | Nutrition Service Director | hsavage@manistee.org | DISTRICT |
| Schubert, Josh | Facilities Director | jschubert@manistee.org | DISTRICT |
| Schubert, Sara | Central Office -Human Resources | sschubert@manistee.org | DISTRICT |
| Stoneman, Ron | Central Office-Superintendent | rstoneman@manistee.org | DISTRICT |
| Vaas, Howard | Central Office-Business Manager | hvaas@manistee.org | DISTRICT |
| BOARD OF EDUCATION | |||
| Anderson, Theresa | Board Member-President | tanderson@manistee.org | DISTRICT |
| Antal MD, Paul | Board Members | pantal@manistee.org | DISTRICT |
| Johnson, Shelley | Board Members-Secretary | sljohnson@manistee.org | DISTRICT |
| Sensabaugh, Ashley | Board Members-Treasurer | asensabaugh@manistee.org | DISTRICT |
| Slawinski, Justine | Board Members-Vice President | jslawinski@manistee.org | DISTRICT |
| Stallings, Jessica | Board Members | jstallings@manistee.org | DISTRICT |
| Thompson, Jim | Board Members | jathompson@manistee.org | DISTRICT |
2025/26 School Day Start/End Times & Academic Dates
Below are the start and end times for the learning schedule for each building.
For Manistee Early Childhood Center (MECC):
MECC is a licensed childcare center. Any families interested in or needing before school or after school care can register their child with us. Please see the early childhood / child care interest form.
For Manistee Elementary School & Manistee Middle High School:
Unless students are participating in a school activity, school staff will not provide supervision before or after these times.
MAIN DOORS OPEN:
Manistee Early Childhood Center: 7:50 am
Manistee Elementary: 7:40 am
MMHS: 7:35 am
START TIME:
Manistee Early Childhood Center: 8:00 am
Manistee Elementary: 7:50 am
MMHS: 7:55 am
END TIME:
Manistee Early Childhood Center: 3:10 pm
Manistee Elementary: 2:50 pm
MMHS: 2:40 pm
MAIN DOORS OPEN:
Manistee Early Childhood Center: 8:50 am
Manistee Elementary: 8:40 am
MMHS: 8:35 am
START TIME:
Manistee Early Childhood Center: 9:00 am
Manistee Elementary: 8:55 am
MMHS: 8:45 am
END TIME:
Manistee Early Childhood Center: 3:10 pm
Manistee Elementary: 2:50 pm
MMHS: 2:40 pm
MAIN DOORS OPEN:
Manistee Early Childhood Center: 7:50 am
Manistee Elementary: 7:40 am
MMHS: 7:35 am
START TIME:
Manistee Early Childhood Center: 8:00 am
Manistee Elementary: 7:50 am
MMHS: 7:55 am
END TIME:
Manistee Early Childhood Center: 11:40 am
Manistee Elementary: 11:20 am
MMHS: 11:15 am
District Announcements
MAPS News
Secure Mode at MMHS (1-12-26)
At approximately noon today, Manistee Middle High School went into secure mode after a report of a suspicious male outside the building. Manistee City Police responded immediately, and the secure mode was lifted around 12:25 once the concern was resolved. We...
Fire Drill Completed
Fire drill completed at MMHS 9/17/25
Lockdown Drill MMHS
9/16/25 Lockdown Drill
EMS Response-MMHS
Thank you to local law enforcement for responding in a timely manner today for a student in medical distress on 9/10/2025 at MMHS.
Safety Drill completed at MMHS
9/10- School Safety Drill Complete ( Secure mode)
As Manistee Mariners, we are all leaders in our own way. Mariners Lead at school, with friends, and in the community by developing healthy relationships, using responsible decision-making and respectful communication.
T | TRUSTWORTHY
Mariners able to be relied upon as honest and dependable
R | RESPECTFUL
Mariners are able to express courtesy to opinions and beliefs
A | ACCEPTING
Mariners are able to welcome diversity without judgment
C | COOPERATIVE
Mariners are able to work jointly towards common goals
K | KIND
Mariners are of good nature, helpful, and appreciative
Giving our students an educational advantage
Manistee Area Public Schools is a leader in regional educational and cultural opportunity, addressing its diverse community of learners by providing specialized educators, leading-edge technology, adaptive facilities, and unwavering dedication to student-centered success.
Guiding Our Philosophy
Mission
MAPS Leading-Edge Promise
We provide every student with the knowledge and values necessary to become productive and successful citizens of our world. With innovation, dedication, and integrity, we create a learning environment that inspires every student and educator to reach their highest potential.
Vision
Areas of Focus
- Deliver on our promise to help every student learn
- Support a collaborative learning and working environment
- Bring focused and positive energy to everything we do
- Minimize behaviors/actions/decisions that drain our resources
Guiding Principle: We believe all students can learn.
Non-Negotiable: Achievement – We will find the potential in each student and create an environment that supports their learning.
Definition
- Every child that enters our school district will receive our attention and dedication to finding the keys to their personal success.
Guiding Principle: All decisions we make are based upon impact to effect learning.
Non-Negotiable: Impact– We will focus all efforts on seeking ways to support and extend learning.
Definition
- Our focus is always on student learning.
- We are open-minded, lifelong learners who stay in touch with, share, and use research-based practices.
- We identify and revise practices that do not help students learn.
Guiding Principle: We focus on goals that drive achievement.
Non-Negotiable: Results- We will set measurable goals, identify improvement strategies, and skillfully adapt instruction to meet student needs.
Definition
- Assessment results are used to inform us about the effectiveness of curricular and instructional decisions.
- We analyze assessment results hold data-driven discussions and make impactful decisions for improved student achievement.
- We establish attainable goals for specific measurables, in both instructional efforts and individual student progress.
Guiding Principle: We are committed to an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.
Non-Negotiable: Accountability– We will lead by example and take responsibility for the energy we bring to all that we do.
Definition
- We reflect the values of our Mission & Vision in our daily practice. When our actions match our words, we build trust and respect with each other, our students, and our support community.
- We work together to establish an atmosphere of trust and respect, in which we can all feel safe to communicate.
- Our interactions with students and each other are characterized by the tenets of TRACK.
- We allow individuals to feel comfortable discussing their observations or concerns with one another because they know they will not be judged or punished.
- Disagreements are treated with respect and acknowledged as an opportunity to learn and grow.
- Each individual is given equal time to express an opinion or share an idea.
Guiding Principle: We believe that all students belong to all of us.
Non-Negotiable: Guidance- We will hold ourselves responsible for supporting the educational experience of all MAPS students throughout our district.
Definition
- We accept and act on the belief that all students belong to all adults.
- We are committed to working beyond the boundaries of our classrooms and buildings to serve the needs of every student.
- We work together for the success of all students, there is no blame when things do not go well, but instead we are committed to seeking solutions to problems or setbacks in the interest of each and every student’s achievement.
Guiding Principle: Working together enables us to attain our desired outcomes.
Non-Negotiable: Collaboration-We will reach beyond our classrooms and work with each other to identify and support the strengths of every student.
Definition
- We work together to positively impact student achievement and deliver the Leading-Edge Promise.
- We focus on and speak only in solutions.
- Participation in culture building is both a right and a responsibility.
- TRACK guides the development of character and a positive school environment and is primary to our success as individuals and our ability to instill these values in our students and each other.
- Our commitment to communication allows for a productive work environment and therefore student success.
- We put education first, and we know we can deliver on this when we encourage each other to share our best ideas and work collaboratively.
- Ideas which lead to increased student learning are recognized and praised by peers.
Total Students
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Graduation Rate
Student/Teacher Ratio
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College or Vocational Program Enrollment
Manistee High School Athletics proudly partners with various local and regional media outlets. For recaps of our games across all of our sports, visit: ManisteeNews.com, the area's local news source for analysis and interviews and Ludington Daily News for recaps of athletic events.
Manistee 350 Club Athletic Boosters is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to preserve, enhance and expand the total interscholastic athletic programs of Manistee High & Middle Schools.
Manistee High School Athletics strictly adheres to the principals and directives of the Michigan High School Athletic Association, and is a proud league partner with the Lakes 8 Activities Conference.