Over the years, technology has become one of the primary tools with which students learn. Montague Area Public Schools embraces the use of technology to empower the learning experience. Each student is provided with a Chromebook (grades 3-12) or an iPad (grades K-2) to find resources and create evidence of learning. Each classroom has at least one projector, a document camera, a desktop computer, and a sound system for amplifying teacher and student voice.

The availability of technology means learning is not limited to the four walls of a classroom. With 18+ hours of daily access to PowerSchool, Google apps and extensions and other internet-based systems, students utilize technology for consuming and creating. Note that the district disables access from 12:30am to 5:00am to encourage students get needed rest.

We provide consistent access to the Internet, including 1GB speeds to the desktop computers and a wireless network that is able to handle the numerous devices throughout the district. We are a part of the Shoreline Fiber Network – a joint project of the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District and several government entities.

We work closely with the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District to make the most effective use of our Technology budget.  Thanks to the Shoreline Fiber Network, we are directly connected to network resources of the MAISD, enabling efficient sharing of servers, software, support and other tech resources.

Technology and Security Enhancement Millage

We're grateful for the support of Montague Area and other Muskegon County residents in the passage of the Technology and Security Enhancement Millage in February, 2014 (and renewed for another 10 years in 2022).  This millage will enable MAPS to maintain and improve our vital technology and security resources over the next decade.  During the first years of millage support, MAPS has been able to upgrade and enhance our video surveillance system, upgrade our card access system, including a new badging system, improve our automatic notification system (SchoolMessenger), improve entrance security at MHS, upgrade our wireless network infrastructure, provide widespread Chromebook and tablet availability to all buildings, and support many other tech needs.