Morley Stanwood Community Schl

What Morley Stanwood Community Schl does

Morley Stanwood Community Schools (MSCS) is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 4700 Northland Drive in Morley, Michigan, serving students across rural Mecosta County in north-central Michigan. The district operates three brick-and-mortar school buildings — Morley Stanwood Elementary (preschool through grade 5, approximately 460 students under Principal John Nawrot), Morley Stanwood Middle School (grades 6-8), and Morley Stanwood High School (grades 9-12) — plus an MS Virtual Option for high school students seeking flexible remote learning with district-issued Chromebooks and hotspots. Total district employment stands at approximately 79 staff across curriculum, food service, technology, transportation, and administration, with operating revenue derived from Michigan per-pupil foundation allowance, local property tax millage (including a 2020 voter-approved bond for facility modernization and technology upgrades), federal grants (Title I, IDEA, ESSER III, MI Kids Back on Track), USDA Universal Meal reimbursements, and minor athletic/activity fees.

The district's technology stack consists of off-the-shelf K-12 administrative and instructional platforms rather than proprietary systems: Skyward for student information, Fastbridge for elementary/middle assessments, Horizon PSAT/SAT for high school, Xello for career readiness, Nutrislice for food service menus, FinalForms for athletics registration, Hudl for athletic ticketing, RedRover for attendance, and Foxbright CMS for the district website. Curriculum resources follow Common Core and Michigan state standards, including Bookworms (K-5 ELA), Everyday Mathematics, Mystery Science, Into Literature, Glencoe Math, Cereal City Science, and Savvas. Support services include Chartwells-managed food service delivering universal free breakfast and lunch to all K-12 students, district-operated transportation across multiple bus routes, a Technology Department with three staff, and the Walton Erickson Public Library serving both the school community and general public.

Morley Stanwood functions as a publicly funded government entity governed by an elected Board of Education (President Emily Bongard, Vice President Greg Babbitt) with no private ownership, no venture capital exposure, and no stock listing. The district is administered by Superintendent Roger Cole through June 2026, with James Nelson designated to assume the superintendent role effective July 1, 2026. Additional programmatic reach includes dual enrollment partnerships with Mid Michigan Community College, Montcalm Community College, and Ferris State University for concurrent college credit, MHSAA-regulated athletics under the 'Mohawks' brand, and the district-sponsored Mecosta County chapter of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library mailing free books monthly to children from birth to age five.

Name

Morley Stanwood Community Schl

Legal name

Morley Stanwood Community Schools

Website

https://morleystanwood.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2026

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Morley Stanwood Community Schools is a public K-12 district in rural Mecosta County, Michigan, operating elementary, middle, and high school buildings plus a virtual option for approximately 1,200-1,500 students, funded by state foundation allowance, local property taxes, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parenting Education (Family Literacy, Parenting Skills) (EDAAAFAF), Library-Based Learning Programs (Public Libraries) (EDAAAFAA)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Elementary secondary schools
• Special education services
• Athletic programs
• School transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Morley

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

Revenue model

1. State and Federal Education Funding: Primary revenue stream for the district, comprising per-pupil foundation allowance from the State of Michigan and federal Title I, IDEA, and other grant funding. The district operates under Michigan School Finance law and receives 31a At Risk funding.
2. Local Property Tax Revenue (Bond/Millage): Local property tax millage for bond repayment (August 2020 bond authorized for facility modernization, safety upgrades, technology, and site enhancements), structured in multiple series phases over several years. The bond is structured to maintain the district's existing tax rate.
3. Federal Child Nutrition Program (Universal Meals): The district participates in the USDA National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, offering universal free breakfast and lunch to all K-12 students. Revenue is generated through federal reimbursements per meal served.
4. Grant Programs (ARP ESSER III, MI Kids Back on Track, Title I): Grant funding including ARP ESSER III for COVID-19 learning recovery, 23g MI Kids Back on Track for after-school tutoring and academic assistance, Title I for at-risk students, and Title IX compliance.
5. Extracurricular and Athletic Fees: Revenue generated through athletic ticket sales (via Hudl fan platform), Mohawk Club athletic passes, and school activity fees. Athletic physicals and sports participation are managed through FinalForms online platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Morley Stanwood Community Schools operates a public K-12 school district serving preschool through grade 12 in rural Mecosta County, Michigan. The district delivers in-person instruction across three school buildings (Elementary K-5, Middle School 6-8, High School 9-12) plus an MS Virtual Option for flexible remote learning, and supports students with universal free meals, school transportation, athletics, and dual enrollment college credit partnerships. The district also sponsors the Mecosta County chapter of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, providing free books monthly to children from birth to age five.

Product overview

Morley Stanwood Community Schools (MSCS) is a public school district serving K-12 students in rural north-central Michigan. The district operates as a unified educational platform comprising three brick-and-mortar schools (Elementary K-5, Middle School 6-8, and High School 9-12), a virtual learning option, and essential support services. The district website serves as the central digital hub connecting families to all programs. Core schools follow Common Core and Michigan state standards, using specific curriculum resources including Bookworms, Everyday Mathematics, Into Literature, Glencoe Math, and Mystery Science/Cereal City Science. The MS Virtual Option provides flexible at-home learning with district-provided technology (Chromebook and hotspot). Support services include athletics (K-12, MHSAA-regulated), Chartwells-managed food service (offering free universal meals), transportation, technology support, and the community Walton Erickson Library. The district is governed by an elected Board of Education and administered by Central Office leadership, with Title IX coordination and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program extending community impact beyond traditional schooling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Morley Stanwood Elementary School K-5 elementary school serving approximately 460 students with preschool through fifth grade programs, featuring Common Core curriculum in ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science, plus enrichment activities. For families in the Morley Stanwood district and School of Choice enrollees.
• Morley Stanwood Middle School Grades 6-8 middle school with curriculum aligned to Michigan state standards, using Into Literature, Glencoe Math, Teach TCI Social Studies, and Cereal City Science. Includes a 6th Grade Weather Station and middle school athletics. For district resident and School of Choice families.
• Morley Stanwood High School Grades 9-12 high school with comprehensive curriculum including Into Literature, Teach TCI, and Savvas. Provides dual enrollment partnerships with Mid Michigan Community College, Montcalm Community College, and Ferris State University for college credit. Features an Academic Success Corner with college and career planning resources (Xello, Pathfinder, APEX Learning).
• MS Virtual Option Flexible virtual learning program for high school students in grades 9-12 offering self-paced coursework from home with a district-provided Chromebook and mobile hotspot. Students retain access to an on-campus Learning Lab, transportation, breakfast and lunch, and graduate with a standard Morley Stanwood High School diploma.
• Athletics Program K-12 athletic program competing under MHSAA, offering Fall, Winter, and Spring sports for high school plus middle school athletics. Tickets via Hudl fan platform, Mohawk Club athletic passes available, athlete registration via FinalForms. For district students and community spectators.
• Food Service Program Universal free breakfast and lunch for all K-12 students operated in partnership with Chartwells, with menus published via Nutrislice. Includes the Summer Food Program offering drive-through meal pickup at the High School cafeteria during summer months.
• School Transportation Services K-12 school bus transportation with multiple routes covering districts in Mecosta County, including transportation to/from the Learning Lab for virtual students. Managed by a Transportation Department with dedicated drivers.
• Imagination Library Mecosta County Book gifting program sponsored by the district for Mecosta County children from birth to age 5. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library mails free, age-appropriate books monthly to registered children at no cost, supported by community donations and local business partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80-90% parent-teacher conference attendance at elementary and middle school levels
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mid Michigan Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partner allowing Morley Stanwood High School students to earn college credits while completing high school requirements. Students can take college-level courses through the partnership.
• Montcalm Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partner providing Morley Stanwood High School students the opportunity to earn concurrent college and high school credit through approved courses.
• Ferris State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partner enabling Morley Stanwood students to access college-level coursework and earn credits applicable toward postsecondary degrees at Ferris State University.
• ChartwellscoreTechnology or IntegrationFood service management company providing the district's universal breakfast and lunch program for all K-12 students at no cost. Operates the Summer Food Program for meal distribution. Menus published through Nutrislice platform.
• FinalFormscoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline forms and data management platform for athletic participation. Parents register athletes once per year; data is saved season to season. Pre-populates information and allows printing of MHSAA health questionnaire and physical forms.
• Dolly Parton's Imagination LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMorley Stanwood Community Schools sponsors the Mecosta County Chapter of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which mails free age-appropriate books monthly to children from birth to age five. The program is open to all Mecosta County children regardless of income.
• Big Rapids RealtyminorOthersCommunity partner supporting the Imagination Library program in Mecosta County through donations and sponsorship of children.
• Law Office of Stacy FlaneryminorOthersCommunity partner supporting the Imagination Library program through donations and sponsorship of children in the program.
• Mighty Muffler & Brake Inc. of Big RapidsminorOthersCommunity partner supporting the Imagination Library program through donations and sponsorship of children.
• Big Rapids Eagles 2535minorOthersCommunity organization partner supporting the Imagination Library program through donations and sponsorship of children in Mecosta County.
• Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA)coreOthersGoverning body for high school athletics in Michigan. Morley Stanwood High School athletics participate under MHSAA rules and regulations. MHSAA physical forms and health questionnaires are required for all athletes.
• Thrun LawminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLaw firm providing Title IX compliance training to district staff. The district's Title IX Coordinator is James Nelson, who can be reached at (231) 856-4392.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MorleyStanwoodCommunitySchools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/morley-stanwood-community-schl

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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