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Nominations are being accepted currently for

Shining Star Awards

Shining Stars are awarded to staff members once a month during the School Year and are recognized during the monthly board of education meeting. 

Always Accepting Nominations

Employee Awards

Shining Star Employees

Shining Star Employees will appear in the new MPS quarterly newsletter (Our Schools) and be recognized at board meetings each month during the school year. To view past recipients or nominate a new Shining Star candidate, please visit the link below.

Shining Star Employees


Distinguished Service Award

With the mission of the Midland Public Schools serving as its focus, the Board of Education acknowledges the valuable contributions made by its support staff in providing an excellent education for our students. A quality educational system can only occur when every employee group works together to promote the welfare of the students and the community it serves.

To further recognize the effort put forth by members of our support staff, the Midland Public Schools’  Board of Education has established the "Distinguished Service Award" to be presented annually.

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Nominations will be accepted until Tuesday May 23, 2023
Nominate someone for a DSA Award here
View the 2023 Distinguished Service Award Recipients


Gerstacker Proficiency Awards

Awarded each year since 1956, the Gerstacker Proficiency Awards recognize contributions by exemplary teachers beyond the ordinary level of professional performance. These awards are made possible through the generous support of the Carl and Esther Gerstacker Donor-Advised Fund at the Midland Area Community Foundation.

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Nominations will be accepted until May 12, 2023
Nominated someone for a Gerstacker Award here
Gerstacker Proficiency Awards
Past Gerstacker Proficiency Award Recipients