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Manistique Area Schools now uses ParentSquare as our primary platform for school communication. Families receive messages through email, app, voice, or text, helping everyone stay informed and involved.

An account is automatically created for each parent or guardian using the contact information in our student information system. We encourage you to activate your account to download the free mobile app, set your language preferences, and choose how and when you’d like to receive messages.

What you can do with ParentSquare:

• Receive updates from your school via email, app, or text notification
• Choose to get posts as they’re shared or bundled in a daily digest
• View posts, photos, calendars, and important announcements
• Communicate in your preferred language with automatic translation
• Comment on school posts and stay engaged with your school community
• Send direct messages to teachers and staff
• Participate in group conversations with other families
• Sign up for conferences and school events
• Fill out forms, sign permission slips, make payments, and view report cards—all in one place
   

Week 7 November 9, 2026

Student of the Week:

Isabella LaVigne (12th Grade)

Manistique Middle High School is proud to recognize senior Isabella LaVigne as the Student of the Week! She is the daughter of Andy and Michelle LaVigne. A dedicated and active member of the school community, Bella competes on the Emerald Varsity Volleyball and Softball teams, serves as the National Honor Society (NHS) secretary, and participates in Student Council and Youth Entertaining Teens Interests (YETI). Outside the classroom, she enjoys spending her free time walking her dogs, petting cats at the EBAS Animal Shelter, and hanging out with family and friends. Her favorite subject is math, with Pre-Calculus taught by Mr. Winkel standing out as her favorite class because of his clear teaching style and the enjoyable Witzzle games. Following graduation, Isabella plans to attend the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Way to shine bright, Bella! Congratulations!

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Week 8 November 16, 2026

Richard "Ricky" Faketty 10^th

Manistique Middle High School is proud to recognize 10th-grade student Ricky Faketty as the Student of the Week. Ricky is the son of Pat Faketty. Ricky has demonstrated remarkable personal dedication this school year, showing huge academic growth alongside significant improvements in his classroom behavior. Outside of his regular studies, he stays active as a participant in Emerald Wrestling and enjoys relaxing and hanging out with his friends after school. His favorite class is History with Mr. Nance, noting that "Mr. Nance brings energy to my mornings". Congratulations to Ricky on his well-deserved recognition and continued success! 

 House System for students in grades 6 through 12:

Secondary school is a transformative time for young people. While academic growth is central to our mission, research and experience tell us that students achieve their best when they feel safe, valued, and connected. Inspired by successful educational models like the Ron Clark Academy, our new House System is designed to strengthen our school culture by directly integrating Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and fostering a deep sense of belonging across all grade levels which strengthens and supports good mental health.

What is the House System?

Upon entering the school, every student and staff member will be sorted into one of several distinct Houses. Students will remain in their assigned House throughout their entire middle and high school journey. Rather than separating students strictly by grade level, each House will be an intermixed community of 6th through 12th graders. Within these smaller groups, students will engage in regular team-building activities, community service projects, friendly academic and characterbased competitions, and dedicated mentorship time.