After careful consideration, including discussions with the Midland County Fair and the Midland County 4-H Program Coordinator, Midland Public Schools will adjust its 2026–2027 school calendar to avoid overlapping with the 2026 Midland County Fair, which runs Aug. 16-22. The decision was made to provide authentic learning experiences for students participating in fair events and programs; align schedules for students who travel between school districts for Career and Technical Education; ease scheduling pressure on transportation, athletics, band, and the students and school groups involved in fair activities; and ensure consistent attendance and staffing levels. “MPS strives to be a good community partner anytime it does not conflict with our mission and values, and we felt that the decision to move our school start date was the best decision possible for our school community,” said MPS Superintendent Penny Miller-Nelson. “In addition to the 250+ students and staff who participate in the Midland County Fair in some fashion, we also recognize that the Fair is an important annual event for families and for the Midland community. We greatly appreciate the patience of our school community as we worked to find the best possible outcome for everyone involved. We also appreciate the Midland County Fair Board and Manager Nic Hall for collaborating with us throughout our decision-making process.” The MPS school calendar is negotiated annually between MPS administration and the Midland City Education Association. It is approved by the MPS Board of Education after negotiations take place. “We will begin that process soon,” Miller-Nelson said during Monday night’s Board of Education meeting. She also said she’s confident the district and the MCEA will agree on a start date…
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