Mt. Clemens Community School District

What Mt. Clemens Community School District does

Mt. Clemens Community School District is a public K-12 school district chartered by the State of Michigan and domiciled at 167 Cass Avenue, Mount Clemens, operating three schools: Seminole Academy (K-5, "Home of the Tigers"), the Mount Clemens Secondary Complex (grades 6-12, "Battling Bathers"), and a consortium stake in the International Academy of Macomb (grades 9-12 IB World School, county-wide magnet). It is a government entity — not a privately held company — governed by an elected Board of Education, with day-to-day leadership under Superintendent Julian Roper, Sr. The organization runs a portfolio of student support programs including Special Education (birth through age 26), Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), Career Technical Education (HVAC, Culinary Arts, Digital Production & Broadcasting), Mental Health Support, McKinney-Vento Homeless Services, and an on-campus Henry Ford Health System clinic.

The district's revenue model is funded by Michigan's per-pupil foundation allowance and local property taxes, with no tuition charged to resident families. A supplementary non-profit vehicle — the Mount Clemens Education Foundation — operates the Mount Clemens Commitment universal scholarship program, guaranteeing college tuition to every district graduate admitted to a public Michigan college or university regardless of GPA, merit, or financial need. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer for resident enrollment, augmented by community-led coordination with the Macomb Intermediate School District and event-driven outreach (Kindergarten Roundup, Back to School Bash, Summer Discovery). Channels are dominated by ParentSquare (school-to-home communication with automatic translation), the Foxbright-powered district website, Facebook, Twitter/X, and the Macomb Cable Network PEG channel (a shared service with the City of Mount Clemens producing Bath City Beat and Bather Babble).

The underlying technology stack is entirely third-party-vendor based: PowerSchool serves as the Student Information System with a Parent Portal for grades 6-12, Schoology as the Learning Management System, NWEA for assessments, Atlas Rubicon for curriculum mapping, Raptor Technologies for visitor and student safety, Standard for Success and Unify/Performance Matters for educator evaluation, ParentSquare for unified family communication, and Leightronix Nexus HD for PEG channel digital delivery. Operational services are outsourced to Variety FoodServices (food program), Gleaners Community Food Bank (Food 4 Kids mobile pantry), Drivergent (transportation), EduStaff (substitute staffing), and Foxbright (web platform). No proprietary technology, API surface, or AI/ML capability is disclosed.

Name

Mt. Clemens Community School District

Legal name

Mt. Clemens Community School District

Website

https://mtcps.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1834

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mt. Clemens Community School District is a public K-12 district in Mount Clemens, Michigan, operating Seminole Academy (K-5), the Secondary Complex (6-12), and a consortium stake in the International Academy of Macomb (9-12 IB), serving resident families funded by state foundation allowance and local property taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF), School & Campus Public Health Departments (HLAJAAAG)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Special education services
• Early childhood education
• Career technical education
• School meal programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Clemens

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public K-12 Funding: Operates as a public school district funded by Michigan state foundation allowance and local property taxes. Reports budget and salary/compensation transparency on the district website. Provides public education at no tuition cost to resident families.
2. Mount Clemens Commitment Scholarship Foundation: Non-profit foundation providing a universal scholarship program that guarantees a college scholarship to every student who is a resident of the district, graduates from Mount Clemens High School, and is accepted by any public Michigan college or university. Award not based on GPA, merit, community service, or financial need.
3. Food Service Sales: Breakfast and lunch meals provided through Variety FoodServices; meals provided free or at reduced cost to qualifying families via federal nutrition programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mt. Clemens Community School District provides free public K-12 education to resident students of Mount Clemens, Michigan, operating Seminole Academy (K-5), the Mount Clemens Secondary Complex (Grades 6-12), and co-participating in the International Academy of Macomb IB magnet school (Grades 9-12). The district delivers instructional, special education, career-technical (HVAC, Culinary Arts), early childhood (GSRP, ECSE), and student support services, alongside a food services program and the Mount Clemens Commitment universal scholarship fund for graduates.

Product overview

Mt. Clemens Community School District (MTCPS) is a public K-12 school district in Mount Clemens, Michigan, organized as a multi-school platform with three core schools (Seminole Academy K-5, Mount Clemens Secondary Complex grades 6-12, and the partner International Academy of Macomb 9-12 IB magnet school) plus a portfolio of student support services and community programs. The technology stack centers on PowerSchool (Student Information System) and Schoology (Learning Management System) as the instructional technology core, with ParentSquare as the unified family-communication layer. Specialized programs include Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), Special Education K-12, Career Technical Education (HVAC and Culinary Arts), and the Digital Production & Broadcasting program that produces the student-run Bather Babble show. Operational supports include Macomb Cable Network (a shared city-school cable TV service), Food Services (operated by Variety FoodServices with a Food 4 Kids mobile pantry), Mental Health Support, Homeless Services, and the Mount Clemens Commitment universal scholarship program. The district partners with Henry Ford Health System for an on-site school-based health center, DHHS Pathways to Potential for Success Coaches, Neway Works for Project Transformation youth enrichment, and the Mount Clemens Community Coalition for Youth & Families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mount Clemens Battling Bathers: Athletic mascot/brand of the Mount Clemens Secondary Complex (middle and high school), referenced via the district Facebook page and athletic programming.
• Seminole Tigers
• Bather Babble
• Bath City Beat
• Macomb Cable Network (MCN)

Products and services

• Seminole Academy (K-5) Mount Clemens's elementary school serving kindergarten through fifth grade. Home of the Seminole Tigers. Houses the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program for ages 3-5 and the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) for four-year-olds. Vision built around ROAR: Respectful, Orderly, Achieving, Responsible. Operating hours 8:30 AM - 3:27 PM.
• Mount Clemens Secondary Complex (Grades 6-12) Combined middle and high school serving grades 6-12, home of the Mount Clemens Battling Bathers. Offers full-day, late-start, and half-day schedules. Includes counseling, athletics, course selection guides, Career Technical Education (HVAC, Culinary Arts), and the Bather Babble student-produced morning news show. Full-day schedule 7:45 AM - 2:42 PM.
• International Academy of Macomb (IAM) County-wide International Baccalaureate (IB) magnet school offering the IB Diploma Programme and IB Middle Years Programme to students in Macomb County. Ranked #1 in Michigan by US News and World Report. Participates in the Michigan Green Schools Program. Located at 42755 Romeo Plank Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038.
• Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) State-funded early childhood education program for four-year-olds (by December 1 of the enrollment year). Licensed program following State of Michigan Licensing Requirement Guidelines.
• Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Special instruction and related services for children ages three through five who qualify under IDEA Part B Section 619. Provides Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Housed at Seminole Academy with AM session 8:30-11:38 AM and PM session 12:19-3:27 PM.
• Special Education Program Full continuum of program and service options for eligible students with disabilities from birth through age 26. Includes resource programs K-12, self-contained programs at Seminole Academy and the Secondary Complex, Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), related services (speech/language therapy, OT, PT, social work), and access to Macomb ISD center-based programs.
• Career Technical Education (CTE) Career and technical education programs at the Mount Clemens Secondary Complex, including HVAC instruction (Lawrence Ireland, 586-461-3441) and Culinary Arts (Destiny Crippen).
• Digital Production & Broadcasting Program (Bather Babble) Morning announcement program for Mount Clemens High School produced by the Digital Production & Broadcasting class. Students rotate through all crew positions including director, anchors, reporters, technical director, camera operators, audio technician, and teleprompter operator.
• PowerSchool Parent Portal Student Information System Parent Portal (ps.mtc.misd.net/public/home.html) for parents of grades 6-12. Allows viewing student attendance, class assignments, and current grades. Available via desktop and mobile apps on Android and iPhone. School District Code: XBQQ.
• Schoology Learning Management System Learning Management System used for academic course content delivery across the district; accessed via the Instructional Technology and Academics sections of the district website.
• ParentSquare Communication Platform Primary school-to-family communication platform supporting email, app, voice, and text messaging. Includes automatic translation, daily digest option, direct messaging to teachers, and event sign-up. Companion Student Square app available for students on iOS and Android. Accounts are automatically created for parents/guardians using contact info in the student information system.
• Food Services Program School meal program operated by Variety FoodServices. Serves breakfast and lunch at the Secondary Complex (cafeteria) and Seminole Academy (in-class and cafeteria). Includes a Food 4 Kids mobile pantry program with Gleaner's Community Food Bank. Special Diet Form available for students with documented dietary needs. Free or reduced-price meals available to qualifying families via federal nutrition programs.
• Mental Health Support Services Mental health care coordination provided by the Macomb Intermediate School District in cooperation with 21 local districts and community organizations. Care Coordinator Team includes Nancy Buyle, Deanna Heinz, Annette Hobrecht, Terri Nekoogar, Jason Novetsky, and Renee Ragona. Macomb County Crisis Line: 586-307-9100.
• Homeless Services (McKinney-Vento) Homeless education services implemented under the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Provides immediate enrollment, school-of-origin transportation, and connections to food, healthcare, housing, and emergency shelter resources. District Social Worker: Shirley Monk.
• Mount Clemens Commitment Scholarship Program Non-profit foundation program guaranteeing a college scholarship to every Mount Clemens Community School District resident who graduates from Mount Clemens High School and is accepted by any public Michigan college or university. Award is not based on GPA, merit, community service, or financial need. Since 2006, the Education Foundation has awarded over $45,000 in scholarships and teacher grants.
• Henry Ford Mount Clemens Health Center School-based clinic operated by Henry Ford Health System offering walk-in youth services including primary care, illness and minor injury treatment, well visits/physicals, chronic disease treatment, immunizations, diagnostic testing/labs, prescriptions, referrals, mental health services, individual counseling, and behavioral health groups. Open Tuesday-Thursday 7AM-3:30PM (closed 12-1PM and Monday/Friday). Staff includes Ms. Alex H, FNP-C (Nurse Practitioner) and Ms. Alex L (Medical Assistant).
• Macomb Cable Network (MCN) - Bath City Beat Shared service between the City of Mount Clemens and Mount Clemens Community Schools. Operates Public, Education, and Government (PEG) cable channels delivered via the Leightronix Nexus HD system on Comcast (channel 20), WOW! (channel 15), and AT&T U-Verse (channel 99). Includes the award-winning Bath City Beat community program (since 2001, over 250 episodes, promoted more than 800 organizations, received a $2,500 award from the Michigan Sports Broadcasters Association, featured on WWJ NewsRadio 950 and WDIV Channel 4). Includes the "A Minute of Your Time" local history video series, winner of the 2016 State History Award.
• High School Counseling Services Counseling services at the Mount Clemens High School integrating with Parchment transcript requests, Career Cruising (Xello) career exploration and planning platform, and Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application portal to support college and career readiness.
• DHHS Pathways to Potential Success Coach Program Michigan Department of Health & Human Services Success Coach program providing on-site support at Mount Clemens schools for attendance barriers, school supplies, clothing, winter attire, DHHS applications, transportation, utility shut-offs, evictions, food, and medical needs. Success Coaches include Tyiesha Horton (586-243-6802), Tiara Chapman (586-233-0312), and Sandra Kahill at Seminole Academy (586-530-6558). Office hours Mon-Thu 8 AM-4 PM.
• Neway Works Project Transformation Youth enrichment programming including academic support, tutoring, homework assistance, educational workshops, clinical counseling services, mentorship, life skills training, sports programs, cultural excursions, leadership workshops, and career exploration. Held Mondays and Wednesdays starting at 2:45 PM at the Mount Clemens Secondary Complex.
• Mount Clemens Community Coalition for Youth & Families Community coalition comprising 12 sectors working to prevent and reduce substance abuse through education and awareness. Organizes Drug Take Back Days (April and October at Wilson Gym) and Real Talk Dialogue Day with T3 (Teans Talking Truth). Meets fourth Wednesday of the month at 10:30 AM at Mount Clemens High School Media Center. Chaired by Larry Ireland.
• Bus Transportation (Drivergent) Bus transportation provider for the district operated by Drivergent. Published 2025-26 Drivergent Bus Stop Schedule and Bus Sign-Up form for enrolled families.
• After-School Drone Program After-school extracurricular program focused on drone technology as a pathway to emerging careers. Launched April 2026.
• Summer Discovery Program Free summer enrichment program held at the Mount Clemens Secondary Complex, open to district students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $45,000 in scholarships and teacher grants awarded since 2006 by the Mount Clemens Education Foundation
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, moderate and minor.

• City of Mount ClemensflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMount Clemens Community School District is located in Mount Clemens, Michigan. Mayor Laura Kropp and the city commission actively support students and schools and participate in school activities. The City of Mount Clemens and the district co-operate the Macomb Cable Network as a shared service.
• Henry Ford Health SystemflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-Based & Community Health Program located on the Mount Clemens campus (Mount Clemens Health Center). Provides primary care, treatment of illness, immunizations, mental health services, individual counseling, behavioral health groups, and prescriptions. Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 7 AM-3:30 PM. Staff includes Ms. Alex H, FNP-C (Nurse Practitioner) and Ms. Alex L (Medical Assistant).
• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - Pathways to PotentialcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSuccess Coaches (Tyiesha Horton 586-243-6802, Tiara Chapman 586-233-0312) help students and families with attendance barriers, school supplies, clothing, winter attire, DHHS assistance applications, transportation, food, medical needs, and utility shut-off/eviction prevention. Seminole Academy site coach: Sandra Kahill 586-530-6558. Office hours Mon-Thu 8 AM-4 PM.
• Neway WorkscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject Transformation youth enrichment programming at the Mount Clemens Secondary Complex on Mondays and Wednesdays starting at 2:45 PM. Provides academic support, tutoring, homework assistance, educational workshops, clinical counseling services, mentorship, life skills training, sports programs, cultural excursions, leadership workshops, and career exploration.
• Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates mental health support, special education center-based programs (cognitive impairment, autism, hearing/physical impairment, severe multiple impairment), and provides Early Intervention services through the Macomb Infant Preschool Program (MIPP). The Right Connection in Macomb County is a directory of free or low-cost community resources.
• Michigan Department of Education (MDE)coreOthersProvides oversight for the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) funding and serves as the state authority for educational standards, assessments, and graduation requirements.
• Variety FoodServicesflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOperates food service program for the district. Provides breakfast (7-7:45 AM in cafeteria at Secondary Complex; 9 AM in class at Seminole Academy) and lunch (11:12 AM-12:42 PM at Middle/High School; 10:45 AM-1:30 PM at Seminole Academy cafeteria). Supports special dietary accommodations. Food Service Director: Renee Frederick (313) 269-7108. District Chef: Michael Waller (586) 461-3741.
• Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern MichiganmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with the district on the Food 4 Kids Program, a mobile pantry program providing monthly food boxes (perishable/nonperishable items, fresh fruits and vegetables) to families. Families must register for referrals through their school office.
• Mount Clemens GoodfellowsmoderateOthersThe Old & Young Newsboys Goodfellow Association of Mount Clemens Michigan, founded in September of 1928. Has over 75 active dedicated members. Provides "No Child Without a Christmas" support to hundreds of families each year. 100% of funds raised are given back to local children with no administration costs. Contact: PO Box 421, Mount Clemens, MI 48046, 586-468-7814.
• Mount Clemens Lions ClubmoderateOthersLions Clubs International has more than 1.4 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries. The Mount Clemens Lions Club recently celebrated the 75th anniversary of its charter, supporting local, national, and international charities in Greater Mount Clemens.
• Mount Clemens Optimist ClubmoderateOthersLocal chapter of Optimist International, dedicated to the full development of youth potential. Holds meetings on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 PM in Downtown Mount Clemens. Hosts Road Rally Fundraiser, Essay Contest ($2,500 scholarship), Oratorical Contest, and sponsors soapbox derby cars in the Mount Clemens Grand Prix.
• Mount Clemens Community Coalition for Youth & FamiliesmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity coalition of 12 sectors committed to preventing and reducing substance abuse. Organizes Drug Take Back Days (April and October at Wilson Gym) and Real Talk Dialogue Day for students. Meets on the fourth Wednesday at 10:30 AM in the Mount Clemens High School Media Center. Contact: Larry Ireland, Chairperson.
• Narcotics AnonymousminorOthersLists Narcotics Anonymous as a partner resource for students and families needing help with addiction issues, alongside Alcoholics Anonymous and substance abuse support groups.
• EduStaffmoderateImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStaffing partner for certified and non-certified instructional positions, including substitute and long-term substitute teachers. EduStaff Liaison: Kelley Metter ([email protected], 586-461-3764). Also posts EduStaff positions for Paraprofessional Title 1, Paraprofessional 31a, and Literacy Intervention.
• FoxbrightcoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider powering the district's web presence at mtcps.org.
• PowerSchoolflagshipTechnology or IntegrationStudent Information System provider. PowerSchool Parent Portal provides parents/guardians of grades 6-12 students access to attendance, class assignments, and current grades. Available on desktop and mobile (Android and iPhone). School District Code: XBQQ.
• ParentSquareflagshipTechnology or IntegrationPrimary school-to-home communication platform. Delivers messages via email, app, voice, or text with automatic translation, daily digest options, and direct messaging to teachers.
• Raptor TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides nationwide protection for students and staff via the Raptor system used in the district.
• NWEAcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides the NWEA Administration Site for teachers and administrators proctoring NWEA assessments.
• Atlas Rubicon (curriculum mapping)moderateTechnology or IntegrationCurriculum mapping platform used by the district (sign-in page: mtcps.rubiconatlas.org).
• Leightronix, Inc.moderateTechnology or IntegrationProvides the Nexus HD digital content delivery system used for Macomb Cable Network PEG channel programming (Government, Educational, and Public Access).
• Drivergent (Bus Transportation)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBus transportation provider for the district. Published 2025-26 Drivergent Bus Stop Schedule and Bus Sign-Up form.
• Elms Family & Community ServicesmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-based organization rebuilding and strengthening youth, individuals, and families in inner-city and surrounding communities. Located at 41800 Hayes Road Suite 414, Clinton Township, MI 48038; phone 313-398-9445. Provides Adopt-a-Family, Sisters Uniting to Win, Bridging the Gaps, Senior Programs, Youth Are Our Future, and College & Scholarship Resources.
• Clinton Twp. GoodfellowsminorOthersPartners with the district on the 2023 No Child Without a Christmas Campaign.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• National Heritage Academies: Grand Rapids, Michigan-based charter management organization operating K-8 schools across multiple states including Michigan. Represents an alternative K-12 operator model competing for students in Michigan's public education space.

Direct peers

• Clintondale Community Schools: Public K-12 school district in Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan — geographically adjacent to Mt. Clemens with a similarly small, urban-suburban enrollment profile. Most direct demographic and operational peer.
• Eastpointe Community Schools: Public K-12 district in Eastpointe, Macomb County, Michigan. Comparable small urban-suburban district in the immediate geographic region.
• Center Line Public Schools: Small public K-12 district in Center Line, Macomb County, Michigan. Comparable size and suburban/urban community profile in the same county as Mt. Clemens.
• Fitzgerald Public Schools: Public K-12 district in Warren, Macomb County, Michigan. Comparable small-district operating profile with similar student demographics in the same metro area.
• Roseville Community Schools: Public K-12 district in Roseville, Macomb County, Michigan. Directly comparable suburban district with similar demographics and operating scale.
• Lake Shore Public Schools: Public K-12 district in St. Clair Shores, Macomb County, Michigan. Comparable small district serving a similar suburban community in the same county.

Broad incumbents

• L'Anse Creuse Public Schools: Larger public K-12 district also in Macomb County, Michigan. Operates multiple schools across a broader footprint and serves as a larger-scale comparator for district operations and shared MISD services.
• Chippewa Valley Schools: Larger public K-12 district in Macomb County, Michigan. Provides a broader-incumbent comparison for scaled K-12 operations in the same geographic market.

Others

• Macomb Intermediate School District: Regional intermediate school district coordinating special education, mental health, and center-based programming across Macomb County, including Mt. Clemens. Not a direct competitor but the governing entity for many of Mt. Clemens' shared services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/IA_Macomb
• YouTubeyoutube.com/mcnbcb
• Facebookfacebook.com/mountclemens.battlingbathers
• Instagraminstagram.com/iammightyoaks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mount-clemens-community-school-district

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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