Shining Stars are staff who go above and beyond to make our school district a better place for students and their fellow coworkers. Awards are presented each month during the school year at Board of Education meetings. Winners are also shared on MPS social media channels and in the Forward Together community newsletter.
Nominations are open to students, parents/guardians, community members, and fellow staff members.
To nominate an employee, please complete the online nomination form below.
February 16, 2026 - Midland Public Schools (MPS) is proud to announce the February recipients of its Shining Stars staff recognition: Juvenile Justice Center teacher Wendy Thomas and Jefferson Middle School Building Manager Anthony Tolles. Awards were presented at the MPS Board of Education meeting on Monday, February 16.
At its October 2025 Board meeting, MPS recognized Midland High teacher and coach Andrew Plude and Central Park Elementary paraprofessional Kristine Rang as Shining Stars.
