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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!

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LIST OF ALL MAPS STAFF
NameTitleEmailBuilding
    
MANISTEE MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL   
Basil, D’AnnaParaprofessionaldbasil@manistee.orgMMHS
Beldo, KarenAdministrative Assistantkbeldo@manistee.orgMMHS
Bennett, GreggSocial Sciencegbennett@manistee.orgMMHS
Biller, RyanInstrumental Musicrbiller@manistee.orgMMHS
Blakey-Shell, KennethDistrict Technology Directorkblakeyshell@manistee.orgMMHS
Bohle, KyleePE/Healthkbohle@manistee.orgMMHS
Bond, IngridBand Paraprofessionalibond@manistee.orgMMHS
Boone, SaraSciencesaraboone@manistee.orgMMHS
Bowerman, JeffHead Custodianjbowerman@manistee.orgMMHS
Castaneda, MichaelSpecial Educationmcastaneda@manistee.orgMMHS
Clemons, AmandaSpecial Education Teacher Consultantaclemons@manistee.orgMMHS
Dean, HeatherLanguage Artshdean@manistee.orgMMHS
Deising, JaneSpecial Educationjdeising@manistee.orgMMHS
Dewitt, AlyssaOne to One Paraprofessionaladewitt@manistee.orgMMHS
Eastway, KariLanguage Artskeastway@manistee.orgMMHS
Edmondson, RachelLanguage Artsreedmondson@manistee.orgMMHS
Eix, SarahMathseix@manistee.orgMMHS
Feyen, AmandaChoir & Elementary Musicafeyen@manistee.orgMMHS
Froncek, MattApple Certified Technicianmfroncek@manistee.orgMMHS
Froncek, SaraNutrition Servicesfroncek@manistee.orgMMHS
Gagstetter, DavidData & Device Systems Managerdgagstetter@manistee.orgMMHS
Hammer, ChelseaGuidance Counselorchammer@manistee.orgMMHS
Harrigan, ShaneSocial Sciencesharrigan@manistee.orgMMHS
Harrington, MichaelLanguage Artsmharrington@manistee.orgMMHS
Hendges, JoeSocial Sciencejhendges@manistee.orgMMHS
Houston, MackenziePE/Healthmhouston@manistee.orgMMHS
Huber, MarcyMathmhuber@manistee.orgMMHS
Joseph, SamLanguage Artssjoseph@manistee.orgMMHS
Kamin, CherylNutrition Serviceckamin@manistee.orgMMHS
Knewtson, StephenMathsknewtson@manistee.orgMMHS
Koller, BrookeSpecial Educationbkoller@manistee.orgMMHS
Kott, KennAthletic Directorkkott@manistee.orgMMHS
Kropacek, JamesCustodianjkropacek@manistee.orgMMHS
Lange, TaraGuidance Administrative Assistant / Registrartlange@manistee.orgMMHS
Lavender, EthanOne to One Paraprofessionalelavender@manistee.orgMMHS
Lester, CeciliaBehavioral Health Servicesclester@manistee.orgMMHS
Long, SamanthaNutrition Service MMHS
Mast, MitchAssistant Principalmmast@manistee.orgMMHS
McDowell, KatilynnParaprofessionalkmcdowell@manistee.orgMMHS
Mikolajczak, KendraActivities Secretary/Athletics Administrative Assistantkmikolajczak@manistee.orgMMHS
Moore, ErrynMathemoore@manistee.orgMMHS
Morski, TerriNutrition Servicetmorski@manistee.orgMMHS
Newell, JuliaBehavioral Health Servicesjnewell@manistee.orgMMHS
Nezki, TroyMathtnezki@manistee.orgMMHS
Nowicki, MorganHS/MS Principalmnowicki@manistee.orgMMHS
O’Brien, JackParaprofessionaljobrien@manistee.orgMMHS
Olk, LauraNutrition Servicelolk@manistee.orgMMHS
Olson, MarySciencemolson@manistee.orgMMHS
Patnoude, TheresaBehavioral Health Servicestpatnoude@manistee.orgMMHS
Picklesimer, SarahCustodianspicklesimer@manistee.orgMMHS
Poortvliet, AmberScienceapoortvliet@manistee.orgMMHS
Puchtel, AmberArtapuchtel@manistee.orgMMHS
Purple, TobiaSpecial Educationtpurple@manistee.orgMMHS
Quakkelaar, LucasLanguage Artslquakkelaar@manistee.orgMMHS
Rens, ColeSocial Sciencecrens@manistee.orgMMHS
Rogers, JenniferNutrition Servicejrogers@manistee.orgMMHS
Rondell, MichelleParaprofessionalmrondell@manistee.orgMMHS
Saylor, DanSocial Sciencedsaylor@manistee.orgMMHS
Schlaff, PollyLanguage Artspschlaff@manistee.orgMMHS
Schweigert, DevinSciencedschweigert@manistee.orgMMHS
Sciba, SteveCustodianssciba@manistee.orgMMHS
Smith, JoelLanguage Artssmithj@manistee.orgMMHS
Starmann, HannahLanguage Artshstarmann@manistee.orgMMHS
Steinberg, SusanCustodianssteinberg@manistee.orgMMHS
Vincent, DaveParaprofessionaldvincent@manistee.orgMMHS
Von Herbruck, RobertPE/Healthrvonherbruck@manistee.orgMMHS
Wallett, SarahParaprofessionalswallett@manistee.orgMMHS
Wandrych, LindaNutrition Servicelwandrych@manistee.orgMMHS
Warnke, BridgetAssistant Principalbwarnke@manistee.orgMMHS
Watkins, AmyMathawatkins@manistee.orgMMHS
Williams, DonnaGeneral Supervisiondwilliams@manistee.orgMMHS
Williams, JenniferMS Activities Director / Sensory / Libraryjwilliams@manistee.orgMMHS
Wittlief, CandaceParaprofessionalcwittlief@manistee.orgMMHS
Zehner, ChrisPaine Aquatic Center Directorczehner@manistee.orgMMHS
    
MANISTEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL   
Abel, JenniferResource Roomjabel@manistee.orgMES
Adams, BethAssistant Principaleadams@manistee.orgMES
Antal, LeahThird Gradelantal@manistee.orgMES
Applegarth, StacyNutrition Servicebapplegarth@manistee.orgMES
Baller, TristanThird Gradetballer@manistee.orgMES
Barkholz, TeriParaprofessionaltbarkholz@manistee.orgMES
Beldo, NatalieParaprofessionalnbeldo@manistee.orgMES
Bergeman, VanessaParaprofessionalvbergeman@manistee.orgMES
Bond, IngridParaprofessionalibond@manistee.orgMES
Bradford, McAnnSecond Gradembradford@manistee.orgMES
Liston, CarlySecretarycliston@manistee.orgMES
Conoley, RebeccaFourth Graderconoley@manistee.orgMES
Coyle, LindaAcademic Specialistlcoyle@manistee.orgMES
Delacruz, ChristinaParaprofessional, SafeNetcdelacruz@manistee.orgMES
Delgado, GabeElementary Device Supportgdelgado@manistee.orgMES
DeLing , MirageParaprofessionalmdeling@manistee.orgMES
Edmondson, BillFourth Gradewedmondson@manistee.orgMES
Erdman, DebFirst Gradederdman@manistee.orgMES
Forward, DebAcademic Specialistdforward@manistee.orgMES
Gouker, ChasitySpecial Educationcgouker@manistee.orgMES
Gutowski, MelissaNutrition Servicemgutowski@manistee.orgMES
Hollenback, Cate1-2 Interventionistchollenback@manistee.orgMES
Hunter, TanyaFifth Gradethunter@manistee.orgMES
Jackoviak, TamaraAcademic Specialisttjackoviak@manistee.orgMES
Johnson, KasandraSecretarykkjohnson@manistee.orgMES
Johnson, MichelleParaprofessionalmjohnson@manistee.orgMES
Johnson, StephanieBehavior Health Servicesstephaniejohnson@manistee.orgMES
Johnston, TammyParaprofessionaltjohnston@manistee.orgMES
Kaminski, JaclynFifth Gradejkaminski@manistee.orgMES
Kasarski, ArynNutrition Serviceakasarskis@manistee.orgMES
Knickerbocker, NatalieParaprofessionalnknickerbocker@manistee.orgMES
Kroll, PhilParaprofessionalpkroll@manistee.orgMES
Laki, KatyParaprofessionalklaki@manistee.orgMES
LeMieux, CarolNutrition Serviceclemieux@manistee.orgMES
Lenon, OliviaBehavior Health Servicesolenon@manistee.orgMES
Lijewski-Thomas, MontanaParaprofessional MES
Mannon, TinaFourth Gradetmannon@manistee.orgMES
Matthes, CindySecond Gradecmatthes@manistee.orgMES
Mellon, TaylorFifth Gradetmellon@manistee.orgMES
Miller, CassieElementary PE/Healthcmmiller@manistee.orgMES
Noteware, EmilySpecial Educationenoteware@manistee.orgMES
Padgett, SarahSecond Gradespadgett@manistee.orgMES
Papes, SaraParaprofessionalspapes@manistee.orgMES
Patnoude, TheresaBehavior Health Servicestpatnoude@manistee.orgMES
Petersen, KellyThird Gradekpetersen@manistee.orgMES
Petoskey, KatieBehavior Health Serviceskpetoskey@manistee.orgMES
Riley, JordanBehavior Health Servicesjordanriley@manistee.orgMES
Rose, MeredithParaprofessionalmrose@manistee.org MES
Rosteck, MichaelElementary Artmrosteck@manistee.orgMES
Savela, RoseFifth Gradersavela@manistee.orgMES
Schlafley, KristieParaprofessionalkschlafley@manistee.orgMES
Slawinski, ChristineAcademic Specialistcslawinski@manistee.orgMES
Slawinski, ClayParaprofessionalcslawinski@manistee.orgMES
Smith, JoshFirst Gradejsmith@manistee.orgMES
Szokola, KaylaThird Gradekszokola@manistee.orgMES
Thompson, AnnaFirst Gradeathompson@manistee.orgMES
Tomaszewski, BryanSecond Gradebtomaszewski@manistee.orgMES
VanVoorst, ShellyPrincipalsvanvoorst@manistee.orgMES
Weaver, NicoleFourth Gradenweaver@manistee.orgMES
Wilson, MichelleFirst Grademwilson@manistee.orgMES
Zeller, SamElementary Codingszeller@manistee.orgMES
Zimmerman, Kelly3-5 Interventionistkzimmerman@manistee.orgMES
    
MANISTEE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER   
Anciso, NicoleChildCare Director, After School Care Lead Teachernanciso@manistee.orgMECC
Beldo, NatalieAfter School Care Lead Teachernbeldo@manistee.orgMECC
Bottrell, TiffanyParaprofessional MECC
Brown, AmyGSRP1 Lead Teacherabrown@manistee.orgMECC
Delgado, GabeElementary Device Supportgdelgado@manistee.orgMECC
Duke, KaitlynParaprofessionalkduke@manistee.orgMECC
Gazda, AshleeParaprofessionalagazda@manistee.orgMECC
Gibbs, CourtneyGSRP Assistantcgibbs@manistee.orgMECC
Huber, AndyInterim Principalahuber@manistee.orgMECC
Miller, MacieParaprofessionalmgoodspeed@manistee.orgMECC
Gouker, ChasityStudent Service Teachercgouker@manistee.orgMECC
Harthun, CrystalKindergartencharthun@manistee.orgMECC
Hiipakka, AmberInfant/Toddler Lead Teacherahiipakka@manistee.orgMECC
Johnson, AshleyBefore School Care Associate Teacher, GSRP 1 Associate Teacherakjohnson@manistee.orgMECC
Johnson, JillParaprofessionaljjohnson@manistee.orgMECC
Kruse, BonnieNutrition Servicebkruse@manistee.orgMECC
Lindeman, RachelParaprofessionalrlindeman@manistee.orgMECC
Lowe, MeganKindergartenmlowe@manistee.orgMECC
Ludwig, SandyMini & Rising Mariners Lead Teachersludwig@manistee.orgMECC
Lundberg, CindyKindergartenclundberg@manistee.orgMECC
Mauntler, ShyanMini & Rising Mariners Assistantsmauntler@manistee.orgMECC
Miller, AmySecretaryamiller@manistee.orgMECC
Struble, BrendaBefore School Care Associate Teacher, GSRP 1 Associate Teacherbstruble@manistee.orgMECC
Turmel, ReneeGSRP Lead Teacher, Before School Care Lead Teacherrturmel@manistee.orgMECC
Veine, AllisonKindergartenaveine@manistee.orgMECC
Zajac, JulieMini Mariners & Rising Mariners Lead Teacherjzajac@manistee.orgMECC
Zatarga, NancyGSRP Associate Teachernzatarga@manistee.orgMECC
    
TRANSPORATION   
Adamick, CassandraTransportationBus 31  Color RedTRANSPORTATION
Anderson, LorettaTransportationBus 2 Color BlueTRANSPORTATION
Feliczak, MarkTransportationBus # 33 Color OrangeTRANSPORTATION
Jarvis, MichaelTransportation Directormjarvis@manistee.orgTRANSPORTATION
Johnson, MartyTransportationBus #25 Color GreenTRANSPORTATION
Kempf, Christopher  TRANSPORTATION
Kott, DonovanTransportation TRANSPORTATION
Lewis, Kim  TRANSPORTATION
Phillips, ScottTransportationBus # 27 Color PinkTRANSPORTATION
Robbins, LindaTransportationBus #10  Color SilverTRANSPORTATION
Sheaffer, KorbenTransportation TRANSPORTATION
Starr, JesseTransportation TRANSPORTATION
Straubel, ChandlerTransportationBus #28 Color PurpleTRANSPORTATION
Theummel, EricTransportation TRANSPORTATION
    
DISTRICT   
Bennett, KristaMath Coachkbennett@manistee.orgDISTRICT
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Biller, RyanInstrumental Musicrbiller@manistee.orgDISTRICT
Gustad, SueCentral Office-Assistant Business Managersgustad@manistee.orgDISTRICT
Koon, RichardNutrition Service -Driverrkoon@manistee.orgDISTRICT
Kowatch, AmberCentral Office -Curriculum Directorakowatch@manistee.orgDISTRICT
Savage, HaleighNutrition Service Directorhsavage@manistee.orgDISTRICT
Schubert, JoshFacilities Directorjschubert@manistee.orgDISTRICT
Schubert, SaraCentral Office -Human Resourcessschubert@manistee.orgDISTRICT
Stoneman, RonCentral Office-Superintendentrstoneman@manistee.orgDISTRICT
Vaas, HowardCentral Office-Business Managerhvaas@manistee.orgDISTRICT
    
BOARD OF EDUCATION   
Anderson, TheresaBoard Member-Presidenttanderson@manistee.orgDISTRICT
Antal MD, PaulBoard Memberpantal@manistee.orgDISTRICT
Johnson, ShelleyBoard Member-Secretarysljohnson@manistee.orgDISTRICT
Sensabaugh, AshleyBoard Member-Treasurerasensabaugh@manistee.orgDISTRICT
Slawinski, JustineBoard Member-Vice Presidentjslawinski@manistee.orgDISTRICT
Stallings, JessicaBoard Memberjstallings@manistee.orgDISTRICT
Thompson, JimBoard Memberjathompson@manistee.orgDISTRICT

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 child care center. Any unaccompanied children left on the premises before or after school will be signed into Before/After Care and charged hourly/daily rates for supervision.

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

Spring Sports Information

Mar 12, 2024

Spring sports have started. It still isn't too late for your child to join. Baseball - dedmondson@manistee.org Softball - tarendt@manistee.org Girls Tennis Girls Soccer - ksmith@manistee.org Track Boys Golf - gbennett@manistee.org Middle school track starts on April...

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MAPS ATP Winterfest Weekend at MMHS

Feb 16, 2024

Kennedy Student Talent Show Fri Feb 23rd at 6pm Public welcome! Students showcase their talents on stage Student Artwork for Silent Auction Baskets for auction filled with great offerings from our students, faculty and community All proceeds benefit MAPS ATP and FAB...

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Mock Rock Videos

Feb 5, 2024

Links below to the Mock Rock performances from the 2024 Winter Carnival. Freshmen Sophomores Juniors Seniors

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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

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Technology. Education. Possibilities.

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.

 

Explore Power Learning

Guiding Our Philosophy

Mission

Mariners lead the way by providing an inclusive, high-quality, diverse educational environment that inspires and fulfills the goals of all learners at every stage of their journey.
 

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

Leading a connected Manistee learning community, which supports the educational journey of each individual student through persistent dedication to student-centered success.

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

District Goals Overview

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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College or Vocational Program Enrollment

MHSAA Physical Form
Schedule a Physical
Travel Release
Medical Treatment Consent

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.

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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.

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