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Midland Public Schools provides a dynamic world class education that develops the unique talents
of all students in a safe, secure and healthy environment.

Superintendent Finalists Announced

At the Special Board of Education meeting on May 8, the Board of Education selected the following candidates to be asked to return for a second interview: Dr. Wayne Anderson, Dr. Jeff Hall and Mr. Michael Sharrow. The second interviews will take place at 5:00 p.m. on May 20th, 21st and 22nd.

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Dr. Wayne Anderson
Mt. Horeb Area School District
Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin
Interview: May 20th, 5:00 P.M.
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Dr. Jeff Hall
Swartz Creek Community Schools
Swartz Creek, Michigan
Interview: May 21st, 5:00 P.M.
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Mr. Michael Sharrow
Algonac Community Schools
Algonac, Michigan
Interview: May 22nd, 5:00 P.M.
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Invitation to Bid - TV Station Upgrades

Midland Public Schools will accept sealed bids for items related to the MPS-TV station upgrades per attached spec sheet until 2:00 P.M. local time on Tuesday, May 28th, 2013, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud for presentation to the Board of Education at their next regularly scheduled meeting. No proposals will be considered after the time of closing of bids.

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2013 Gerstacker Proficiency Awards Presented

Four Midland Public Schools teachers were honored on Thursday, May 9, with the 58th Annual Gerstacker Teacher Proficiency Awards held at the Griswold Lecture Hall at Northwood University.

The awards “recognize contributions by exemplary teachers beyond the ordinary level of professional performance,” and are made possible by the support of the Carl and Esther Gerstacker Donor-Advised Community Foundation. The winners receive a cash award to be used for travel, continuing education, research in education or other appropriate purposes, along with an engraved permanent testimonial.

We would like to congratulate this year’s recipients: Wendy LaCourt, Ellen Flegenheimer-Riggle, Linda Murray, and Kathy Romain.

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Superintendent Search Update

At the Monday, April 29, Board of Education meeting, Board members voted to interview the following superintendent candidates:

  • Dr. Wayne Anderson, Mt. Horeb Area School District
  • Dr. Jeffrey J. Hall, Swartz Creek Community Schools
  • Mr. Rick Seebeck II, Gladwin Community Schools
  • Mr. Michael Sharrow, Algonac Community Schools
  • Mrs. Cindy Weber, Durand Area Schools

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Midland Public Schools has implemented an action research initiative using iPads to enhance instruction and engage students in active learning. During the week of November 26, students in one grade in each of our seven elementary buildings were presented with their iPads.