MAPS Community
Manistee Area Public Schools
COMMUNITY QUICK LINKS | Agencies : Volunteer : Nutrition : Healthcare : Safety : Education : Early Childhood : Recreation
Our MAPS Community
From our families to the business community, the people of our community are engaged in the MAPS legacy of positivity, respect, and belonging that encourages our students to be productive citizens and help to collaboratively build the quality of a life well lived in the Manistee community. Below you will find a comprehensive list of the resources of our county, available to serve the needs of our student population, families, and community.
Connected Campus
Our MAPS Campus offers many opportunities for students to learn and grow on an educational journey of their own design. At the leading edge of connected learning, MAPS provides the advantage of Power Learning, one-to-one device program, to provide every student with the tools necessary to connect with their world and create their own pathway for success.
Connected Culture
Our MAPS Culture is designed to prepare all students for success by providing a diverse learning environment which welcomes all students to reach their individualized goals and find their interests while instilling pride and helping them to become responsible and respectful community members.
Connected Community
Our MAPS Community collaborations allow our students to connect with the people and resources needed to build a solid foundation for their future. Our engaged MAPS community provides a legacy of positivity, respect, and belonging that encourages our students to be productive citizens of Manistee.
Community Announcements
Have an announcement to share with our MAPS community? Reach out to Nancy Day with the details of your event and qualifying events will be shared right here on the community page.
Lauren Bergeman
Phone: (231) 723-3521
Email: lbergeman@manistee.org
Bright by Text
The Bright by Text program provides information on child development – plus local events and resources – to parents and caregivers of children prenatal to age 8 in Manistee County. Bright by Text messages include research-based content on child development and...
Manistee County Family Events – August 2021
Manistee August Calendar
Great Start Collaborative August Newsletter
Manistee August Newsletter
Central Office
Location: 525 12th St, Manistee, MI 49660 | Map
Telephone: (231) 723-3521
Central Office Hours: M-F: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Superintendent: Ronald Stoneman
Central Office Staff
Ronald Stoneman
Superintendent - rstoneman@manistee.org
Howard Vaas
Business Manager - hvaas@manistee.org
Amber Kowatch
Curriculum Director - akowatch@manistee.org
Sue Gustad
Assistant Business Manager - sgustad@manistee.org
Sara Schubert
Payroll/Human Resources/Insurance/Lunch - sschubert@manistee.org
Carrie Cameron
Accounts Payable Specialist - ccameron@manistee.org
Lauren Bergeman
Administrative and Communication Liaison - lbergeman@manistee.org
The Manistee County Community Foundation is the only entity serving Manistee County that impacts all aspects of life – youth, education, the arts, environment, human services, economic development, and more. We administer more than 100 funds and have proudly awarded millions in grants over our history to support areas of need.
The Manistee Area Public Schools Fund was established at the Manistee County Community Foundation in 1998 by an anonymous group of MAPS alumni. The purpose of the Fund is to support curriculum and technology improvements in the MAPS District. An advisory committee is comprised of school, Foundation, and community leaders.
What is Launch Manistee?
The Purpose of Launch Manistee is to build, coordinate and promote pathways to prepare its residents for school, college and a career. This involves a collective impact framework with the community working together as partners toward the same goals through a coordinated action plan. The role of the Launch Manistee program coordinator is to guide the vision and strategy, support the common activities, establish shared measurement practices, build public good will, advance policy, and mobilize funding. The Leadership Team of Launch Manistee provides the strategic direction and oversight. Launch Manistee is a community leadership initiative of the Manistee County Community Foundation.
Armory Youth Project
Offering Free After-School Programming for Students in Grades 6-12, open Monday - Friday 3:00 to 5:30 pm
Our vision is to create a flourishing youth culture in Manistee County where every person feels valued, finds a pathway to opportunity, and has the tools to realize a more promising future.
Munson Healthcare – Manistee Hospital
In addition to partnering with MAPS to offer community programming at the Paine Aquatic Center, Munson Healthcare is a valuable community resource for our students and their families for creating healthy and prosperous lives, well-lived in Manistee.
Michigan 2-1-1 is a free service that connects Manistee County residents with help and answers from thousands of health and human services agencies and resources right in their communities—quickly, easily, and confidentially.
Through Family Spirit and Gikinawaabi, the mission is to create a partnership with families that supports and educates before, during, and after pregnancy. To support the sacred role of women in the community as givers of life, and encourage the understanding and importance of family well-being and the health of mothers, fathers and children over their lifespan.
The Wexford-Missaukee-Manistee Great Start Collaborative is a partnership of community leaders, business owners, charitable and faith-based organizations, health and human service agencies, educators, and parents. It is committed to establishing and maintaining a comprehensive early childhood system.
Mission Statement
Because our community values families, the Wexford Missaukee Manistee Area Great Start Collaborative strives to assure a coordinated system of resources and supports to assist every family in providing a great start for their children from birth through age eight.
Medical
Dental
Mental Health
Manistee 350 Club Athletic Boosters
2024-2025 Meeting Schedule
All meetings are held 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
When held at Jefferson, meetings are located in Mrs. Bradford’s classroom
When held at Kennedy Elementary, meetings will be located in Mrs. Antal's classroom
September 12th
October 17th
November 21st - Kennedy
December 19th - Jefferson
January 16th - Kennedy
February 20th - Jefferson
March 20th - Kennedy
April 17th - Jefferson
May 15th - Kennedy
Current Officers
President: Ariel Ferreira
Vice President: Katrina Jankowski
Treasurer: Kris Brandt
Secretary: Kelly Vartyak
ATP Contact Information
ATP Contact: mapsatp1@gmail.com and we can be found on Facebook as MAPS Elementary ATP
Building Contacts: Julia Raddatz raddatzj@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 – Jefferson and Kennedy, 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
ATP Points Tracker
Starting January 2019, ATP is starting a point tracker for volunteers!
How do I earn points?
- Every ATP event (popcorn day, slushy day, winter carnival, etc.) every 2 hours you volunteer, you earn 1 point.
- For showing up to our ATP meeting that’s once a month, you earn 1 point.
- For suggesting a friend to volunteer & they show up for at least 2 hours, you earn 1 point.
All the points you earn will be entered for a drawing. At the end of the year, we will choose two winners. We hope to have a ton of volunteers!
MAPS Safety Initiatives
At MAPS we reach beyond a traditional learning environment to create a place where all students can receive support to overcome challenges in their lives and develop the characteristics they will need to become productive citizens of our community.
Our Student Safety page offers information about the collaborative safety initiatives of our district, along with valuable resources for supporting the social and emotional needs of our students.
Manistee Child Advocacy Center Resources
Please click the links below for resources and information for protecting our children:
Connect with Manistee Child Advocacy Center:
Phone: 231-398-2202
Email: manisteecac@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manisteecac/
Paine Aquatic Center
The Paine Aquatic Center, along with its community partners, promotes community recreation, personal instruction, competition, rehabilitation and healthy living by offering an array of public activities throughout the year. The multi-use, community poolfacility for people of all ages, featuring a 4,600 sq. ft., 8 lane pool for instructional, competitive and recreational programs along with a 1,000 sq. ft. warm-water pool for therapy, rehabilitation and instructional programs.
Manistee Community Track
The Manistee Community Track was envisioned to unite our community in promoting healthy active lifestyles for all, community fitness, and the pursuit of lifelong sports participation. The track was designed to be used by Manistee County students from all schools, Manistee Recreation Association athletes, community runners and walkers of all ages, and groups from the community to provide fitness rehabilitation.
Manistee Recreation Association
The mission of the Manistee Recreation Association is to provide a balance of recreation activities for persons of all ages and abilities and to meet diverse interests of all community members in the greater Manistee Area while emphasizing healthy habits, respect, self importance and fun.
Armory Youth Project
The mission of the Armory Youth Project is to provide a safe environment where young people can build community and be encouraged in their educational, emotional, physical, and Christian spiritual development.
From the beginning, the leadership of Faith Covenant Church envisioned a partnership with the greater Manistee community from which the Youth Center would be programmed and operated. With the purchase of the former armory building in the fall of 2016, social service, judicial, faith-based and education leaders are collaborating on the facility’s design and programming.
Manistee County Library
The Manistee County Library is a 6-branch public library system serving all of Michigan’s Manistee County. The main library is located in Manistee at 95 Maple Street. Branch locations can be found in Arcadia, Bear Lake, Kaleva, Onekama and Wellston.
MCL offers community members many services. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff can assist you with research questions, book suggestions, and much more. The Manistee location houses over one-hundred years of local newspaper articles on microfilm.
All branches are equipped with computers for public access. They offer internet and Microsoft Office compatible programs. There are non-internet computers installed with fun, educational children’s games in the kids’ area of all MCL locations.
The youth services department offers programming throughout the year for babies and adults and all ages in between. Check out our schedule for story times, book clubs, writing contests, the Teen Advisory Board, holiday programming, summer reading programing and special events.
MAPS Early Childhood Program
From the moment your student is enrolled in Manistee Area Public Schools they become a member of our Mariner family. Beginning with our youngest learners, each and every student is given the opportunity to identify their interests and chart an educational journey that will guide them through an individualized MAPS K-12 experience.
Mariners Lead the Way!