Martin Public Schools
| Martin Public Schools | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
1556 Chalmers[1]
, Allegan County, Michigan, 49070United States | |
| District information | |
| Grades | PreKindergarten–12[2] |
| Superintendent | Samantha Ball[3] |
| Schools | 2[2] |
| Budget | $9,060,000 2022–2023 expenditures[2] |
| NCES District ID | 2622980[2] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 630 (2024–2025)[2] |
| Teachers | 35.4 (on an FTE basis) (2024–2025)[2] |
| Staff | 73.95 FTE (2024–2025)[2] |
| Student–teacher ratio | 17.8 (2024–2025)[2] |
| District mascot | Clippers[1] |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
Martin Public Schools is a public school district in West Michigan. In Allegan County, it serves Martin and parts of the townships of Gun Plain, Hopkins, Martin, Otsego, and Watson.[4] In Barry County, it serves parts of Orangeville Township.[5]
History
The current site of Martin’s school building has been in continuous use since 1908. However, the school building constructed that year was destroyed by fire in 1909 after only a brief period of use. The rebuilt school underwent several expansions and demolitions, and currently the oldest section dates to 1965.[6][7]
The school building underwent a remodeling in 2010, when one of the older wings was torn down.[6] Additions such as a performance gymnasium and a 400-seat auditorium were built in 2017, along with other facility improvements.[8] In January 2026, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the renovated elementary library and middle/high school cafeteria.[9]
Solar energy project
On August 15, 2018, 622 solar panels on the roof of the school were turned on. Their installation was designed to generate 40 percent of the district's energy needs, or 198,222 kWh per year.[10]
Schools
Schools in the district share sections of an interconnected building in Martin.[1]
| School | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Middle/High School | 1556 Chalmers, Martin | Grades 6–12 |
| Brandon Elementary | 1583 University, Martin | Grades PreK-5 |
References
- 1 2 3 4 Martin Public Schools. "Martin Public Schools". Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Martin Public Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences.
- ↑ Martin Public Schools. "Superintendent's Message". Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- ↑ Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Allegan County School Districts (PDF) (Map). Scale not given. Lansing: Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- ↑ Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Barry County School Districts (PDF) (Map). Scale not given. Lansing: Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- 1 2 Mack, Julie (September 5, 2010). "Poor economy boosts school projects". Kalamazoo Gazette. p. A5.
- ↑ Editorial staff of Martin High School yearbook. Martin High School Clipper 1966 (Martin High School 1966 yearbook). p. 5-6.
- ↑ Turko-Ebright, Karen (June 26, 2017). "Construction underway at Martin Public Schools". MLive.
- ↑ Martin Public Schools. "Ribbon Cutting Celebration- January 12" (PDF). Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- ↑ Turko-Ebright, Karen (August 24, 2018). "Solar panels begin operation at Martin Public Schools". MLive.