MAPS Community
Manistee Area Public Schools
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Become a Volunteer!
Manistee Area Public Schools has the fortune of being surrounded by a community supportive of student achievement. Our MAPS community, families, and friends have skills that are much needed in supporting our students throughout their educational journey. A team of dedicated volunteers that bring their desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our students is essential to their success.
Won’t you join us in becoming a volunteer?
Volunteer News
We are always looking for helpers and we welcome you to reach out to our staff to learn more about how you can get involved in your MAPS community. Email us to learn more about how you can get involved, and what you can expect as a volunteer.
Thank you for supporting our Mariners!
Reach Out to Volunteer
Contact: Lauren Bergeman
Location: Central Office, 525 12th Street, Manistee, MI 49660 | Map
Telephone: 231-723-3521
Fax: 231-723-1507
Office Hours: M-F: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Become a Volunteer
Under current school legislation and adopted MAPS School Board procedures, all school volunteers (mentors, classroom helpers, chaperones, etc.) need to go through an annual background check. We will be utilizing the state “ICHAT” system. All volunteers will need to submit their full name and date of birth to the office. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions about this, please contact the office. Remember, not only is this the law, it is intended to keep our children safe.
Some of the Ways You Can Help
- Assist in the library
- Chaperone field trips, events, dances, etc.
- Help students by tutoring/reviewing skills (reading, math discovery)
- Organize a student club or group
- Assist in the lunchroom, gym, or playground
- Organize an intermural sport
- Organize a weekly recess activity (kickball, soccer, basketball, other team sport)
- Mentor a student
- Read to students
- Assist teachers in preparation of instructional materials
- Teach a craft or hobby
- Talk about your occupation
- Assist with concessions during events
- Share cultural and ethnic background and experiences
- Help in the school office
2025-26 ATP Schedule
All meetings are held 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Manistee Elementary School - Zoom is available.
September 10th
October 8th
November 12th
December 10th
January 14th
February 11th
March 11th
April 8th
May 13th
Current Officers
President: Ariel Ferreira
Vice President: Jennifer Abel
Treasurer: Kelly Vartyak
Secretary: Tianna Gremore
ATP Contact Information
ATP Contact: mapsatp1@gmail.com and we can be found on Facebook as MAPS Elementary ATP
Building Contact: Shelly VanVoorst: svanvoorst@manistee.org
MAPS Elementary ATP (Assembly for Teachers & Parents)
What is ATP?: ATP is our parent-teacher group for all of the MAPS Elementary buildings – grades Pre-K through 5.
Parents who become involved in their child’s education can make a positive difference.
What does ATP do?
We fundraise to help support our schools and students. We pay for field trips, school supplies, recess/playground equipment, books, staff appreciation activities, and more! We also organize many family events: Fall Carnival, Daddy-Daughter and Mother-Son nights, Holiday Caroling, Birthday Lunches, Book Fairs, and Santa Shop are some examples.
What are the objectives of the ATP?
The MAPS Elementary ATP (Assembly of Teachers & Parents), is a dedicated group parents that spearhead projects to benefit our students grades Pre-K through 5th. It is similar to a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) only a little more prescriptive and based on committees, including:
- Parenting
- Communicating
- Volunteering
- Learning at Home
- Decision Making
- Community Collaboration
Monthly Minutes
Manistee Fine Arts Boosters
The Manistee Fine Arts Boosters is a group of volunteers dedicated to promoting all arts programs at MAPS. If you are interested in lending a hand, please reach out at manisteeFAB@gmail.com
Manistee 350 Club Athletic Boosters
