Midland Public Schools

10/15/2026

Get ready to take a trip down memory lane. Dow High Drama presents the beloved Roald Dahl classic, "James and the Giant Peach". 🍑

The curtain goes up tonight, October 15, and performances run through Saturday, October 17. All shows start at 7 p.m. at Central Auditorium. Our students have been working incredibly hard behind the scenes to bring this David Wood adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic to life!

Tickets are $12 for adults and just $8 for students and seniors. Skip the line at the door and grab yours ahead of time at Centralauditorium.ludus.com.

10/14/2026

REMINDER: Join us TONIGHT for our next MPS Sinking Fund Millage Proposal Community Info Session to learn more about the proposal you'll see on the November 3 ballot.

We'll present the details of the proposal, discuss some of the most pressing school safety, security, and basic infrastructure needs that it would address, give you the opportunity to ask questions, and help you understand its impacts on our district and our residents.

The details:
🗓 Wednesday, October 14
🕧 6-7 p.m.
📍Dow High School - 3901 N. Saginaw Road
(Session is in the media center)

Speaking of questions... if you have 'em, we answer 'em! See our FAQs and learn more about the proposal: midlandps.org/sinkingfund

10/14/2026

Make Time Together 👨‍👩‍👧 Spend quality time with your child. Listening, talking about school, and sharing experiences shows them how much you value education and keeps them motivated to attend every day.

Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.

10/14/2026

We’re heading to the Great Lakes Bay Job Fair tomorrow, Thursday, October 15, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Stop by the Delta College Pioneer Gym to chat with our team. We are actively hiring teachers, paraprofessionals, an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter, bus drivers, and substitutes to join the Midland Public Schools team. The event is completely free and open to the public, so grab your resume and come say hi. 👋

Meet 50+ Local Employers.
The Great Lakes Bay Job Fair is being held Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm in the Pioneer Gym.
Free to job seekers and open to the public.
Employers will be recruiting for full-time, part-time, seasonal, apprenticeship and internship opportunities.
The Great Lakes Bay Job Fair brings together employers with students, alumni and community members for focused recruiting conversations and opportunities.

10/13/2026

SAFETY PROTOCOL SPOTLIGHT: Please note this is an educational post.

In an emergency, clear communication is everything. That’s why Midland Public Schools uses the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) created by The "I Love U Guys" Foundation. This system gives our staff, students, and local first responders—like the Michigan State Police—a shared language during an incident. Over the next few weeks, we are breaking down these safety modes so you know exactly what they mean if you see them in a district update.

First up: Hold.

A "Hold" is used when hallways need to be kept clear. During a Hold, students and staff stay in their classrooms with the doors locked and continue with their normal daily lessons until an "All Clear" is given. It keeps our hallways empty so staff can manage a localized situation without interrupting the school day.

Read more about how we keep our buildings secure at www.midlandps.org/schoolsafety.

10/13/2026

Neighboring Week Event on MCTV - Check out the brave individuals that shared their thoughts about what they like about Midland! These are from the H.H. Dow High Homecoming game on Friday, October 2. Go Chargers! City of Midland, Michigan - Municipal GovernmentMidland Public SchoolsMidland Area Cultural Awareness Coalition

Send a message to learn more

10/12/2026

Taking learning to new heights (literally). 🪜🚒 Students in H.H. Dow High’s Engineering Capstone class are tackling ladder stability for their year-long research project. Before presenting their final designs to a panel of real-world engineers at the end of the year, they’re digging deep into how real-world problems get solved.

A huge thank you to Jacob Keister, Training and Safety Officer with the City of Midland Fire Department - Michigan, and his crew for stopping by to answer questions and demonstrate how firefighters keep things safe and stable. Our Chargers walked away with fantastic insights.

That’s what project-based learning—and great community partnership—is all about!

10/12/2026

Happy National School Lunch Week! From classic favorites to fresh new options (and all the prep work that happens way before the first bell rings), our Chartwells food service team keeps our students fueled, focused, and ready to learn every single day.

Next time you see your food service team, give them a shoutout! And tell us in the comments: what was your favorite school lunch growing up? (Square pizza fans, we know you’re out there.) 🍕

10/09/2026

T-SHIRT FRIDAY: It's a special Chemic Homecoming edition of T-Shirt Friday, and we couldn't think of a better representation of Chemic Pride to share it with than our 2026 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal, Don Blasy.

A proud 1961 graduate, Mr. Blasy has dedicated decades to Midland High athletics, coaching kickers and punters for 30 years, supporting Chemic baseball since 1982, and giving countless hours to our school and community. Her even scored the FIRST touchdown in Midland Stadium history! He and his family truly embody Chemic Pride, and we are so grateful to have him leading the way today.

Go Chemics! 💙💛

10/09/2026

Happy Homecoming, Midland High! It's going to be a great night at Midland Community Stadium. 🏈

Before you grab your popcorn and find your seats tonight, make a quick pit stop at the main entrance. Our friends at MCTV will be set up and recording community messages from gate opening until 6:30 PM. Cheer on the team, give a shout-out to someone who made your week, or drop a little Friday night wisdom—your clip might be featured during the live broadcast!

Can't make it to the stadium? Catch all the live action on Charter Spectrum 189, U-verse 99, or stream online at www.cityofmidlandmi.gov/MCTV.

Massive thanks to MCTV for broadcasting tonight’s game for all our fans watching from home! 🎥