Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in MPS

Our Vision and Mission

Lead with respect, trust, and courage. Ensure an equitable, collaborative, and inclusive culture. Enable all to achieve success.

Our Community

The Midland Public Schools (Michigan), is a high performing school district. The district ranks in the top 5% academically in the state and nation. 

 

MPS Inclusion & Diversity (I & D) — Looking ahead:
I. Knowledge, Biases, & Beliefs
II. Relationship & Climate
III. Images, Celebrations & Events
IV. Teaching & Learning
V. Behavior & Discipline
VI. Policies & Procedures

The MPS DEI Strategy has five equity audit domains:

  •     Structures, Systems, Resources
  •     Culture and Community
  •     Racial Equity in the Educator Workforce
  •     Professional Learning and Personal Growth
  •     Curriculum, Instruction, and Learning

2025-26 student-designed Chromebook Sticker Contest

It's time for the 2025-26 student-designed Chromebook Sticker Contest! Last year we received a whopping 255 designs from 10 schools. The winning design will be printed as the sticker that goes on our 8000 Chromebooks, and all finalists will receive certificates and prizes.

Program Rules:

  •     Artwork can be done by an individual or as a collaborative piece with 2-3 artists working together on the design.
  •    All Ages Welcome – Must be an MPS secondary student.
  •     Submit artwork to your School Office by: Friday, May 9, 2025.
  •     Please note that artwork selected may require slight revisions.
  •     If selected, artists understand they will work with MPS on design.
  •     If selected, media release forms will need to be completed by parents.

2024 Sticker Submissions

2024 DEI Sticker Submission Collage
2024-2025 Student Created Sticker
2024-2025 Student Created Sticker
2023-2024 Student Created Sticker
2022-2023 Student Created Sticker
2021-2022 Student Created Sticker

2024-2025 Student Created Sticker

2024-2025 Student Created Sticker

2023-2024 Student Created Sticker

2022-2023 Student Created Sticker

2021-2022 Student Created Sticker

DK-3rd grade teachers received copies of the book "All Are Welcome," along with an activity and enough skin toned Colors of the World crayons for their entire class to utilize. The Midland County Inclusion Alliance (MCIA) MPS Parent Engagement team that brought this wonderful resource to you also prepared a video to accompany the book and activity. This video is well done and really drives home the message the MCIA Parent Engagement Team is working to emphasize across the district. That, ALL ARE WELCOME HERE!

All are Welcome Here