Welcome to Manistee Area Public Schools
Time to Sign Up for MAPS Kindergarten & Pre-School
Register Today!
We are excited for your student to start their first step on a journey that begins in early childhood and continues through high school!
Registration information can be submitted online by clicking on one of the buttons below. Please send us your information ASAP. Once we receive your information, we will connect you with all of the information you need for a simple start.
Thank you for considering MAPS Pre-School and Kindergarten for your student, we look forward to meeting your family!
Registering for Pre-School or Kindergarten Begins Here!
Register Now!
Pre-School Entry
Will your child be (three) 3 years old or (four) 4 years old on September 1, 2025?
If yes, click the button below to share your information to start the registration process for Pre-School.
Kindergarten Entry
Will your child be (five) 5 years old on or before Sept 1, 2025?
If yes, click the button below to share your information to start the registration process for Kindergarten.
Jefferson Elementary
Principal: Andy Huber
Location: 515 Bryant Avenue Manistee, MI 49660 | Map
Telephone: 231-723-9285
Fax: 231-398-2021
School Office Hours: M-F: 7:30am – 4pm
Important Information for Families!
FIRST….Register today to receive an information packet for starting the 2025/26 school year!
Must-have Information Needed to Enroll
- Official birth certificate
- Immunization records
- Last 4 digits of the student’s social security number
- Dental screening
Other Suggested Documentation if Applicable:
- Proof of current Hearing/Vision Screening (screenings will be offered at no charge during clinic if needed)
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP) – if applicable
- Parental Rights/Custody Documentation – if applicable
Next:
- Submit registration documents
- Have copies of the required documents made
If you have any questions please contact us at 723-9285. We look forward to welcoming you and your child to the MAPS family!
Please submit your information to us ASAP!
Please click the button above that matches your child’s age and complete the questions. Once received, we will send follow up information as it becomes available.
If your child was in the GSRP, Headstart, or MAPS Preschool program during the last school year, he/she WILL still need to register for Kindergarten.
Childcare, Preschool, GSRP, and Kindergarten are planned to be moved to the new location for the Manistee Early Childhood Center at 1309 Madison Road for the 25/26 school year. More information about this transition will be available closer to the beginning of the school year.
If you have questions or need assistance please reach out to us at 231-723-9285 or Email: raddatzj@manistee.org
Frequently Asked Questions
I don’t have a copy of my child’s birth certificate, what do I do?
Most county clerk’s offices have an option to order birth certificates online and mailed to you for a fee. Search online using the name of the county where your child was born, add county clerk, and birth certificate. (ex: Wexford County Clerk, Birth Certificate.) *We recommend you get multiple copies as they come in handy over the years!
I’m not sure what to do about immunizations right now.
- Manistee Area Public Schools has a clinic for students located at the MMHS campus. The Child And Adolescent Health Center is available for immunizations. Call for an appointment at (231) 887-4801.
- Manistee County Health Department #10 is also scheduling immunizations regularly (231) 723-3595.
- If your child is unable to receive immunizations due to allergies, health conditions, etc, this must be registered through the Health Department before school starts.