Munising Public Schools

Happy Administrative Assistants' Day - April 23, 2025 Please join Munising Public Schools in celebrating the excellent secretaries that we have serving our students, parents, teachers, administrators, and board members. We couldn't do it without you! Please give some love to: Amy Heribacka, Lead Secretary, MSHS Katie Anderson, Athletics Secretary, MSHS Valerie Goings, Superintendent's Secretary, Business Office Kris Uehlein, Lead Secretary, Mather Melissa Berube, Special Education Clerical Paraprofessional, Mather Tracy Wing, General Education Clerical Paraprofessional, Mather

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight! Samantha is the daughter of Jason and Rebecca Cain. While Samantha attended Munising High School, she was involved in several clubs, such as the Key Club, Student Council, Youth in Government, and Student Leadership Team. Samantha has been a competitive dancer for 11 years at Studio Dance Arts in Marquette. Samantha has been a 4 year member of the Honor Roll, and Treasurer for Youth in Government. Cain earned a full ride to Alma College and will perform for Alma’s dance team. Samantha’s favorite memory was Jolie and Aryanna’s shadow puppet show at science camp. Samantha’s plans include a 4-year degree in environmental science as well as pursuing a minor in dance.

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight! Kyler Bond is the son of Tara Horvath.  His most memorable moments in high school have mainly been when he decided to wrestle his senior year.  Kyler’s plans after high school are to obtain a CDL and drive commercial trucks.

Just a Reminder: Mather Elementary Celebrates National Poetry Month! We’re thrilled to announce that Mather Elementary is partnering with Ana Dolaskie to host a Family Engagement Poetry Night at Gallery Coffee this Friday, April 25th from 5:30–7:00 PM! Students in Grades K–6 will take the stage to share original poems or read favorite published pieces. It’s a celebration of creativity, confidence, and student voice—a perfect way to honor National Poetry Month. PLUS! There will be a Bake Sale during the event—just 50¢ per item, with all proceeds going toward purchasing classroom equipment for Mather. A sweet way to support our students in more ways than one! Our students have been preparing all month, and we are so proud of their hard work and courage. Let’s come together for a night of connection, inspiration, and celebration. Your presence reinforces the value of their words and shows them how much their voices matter. We hope to see you there!

Mather's Plant a Seed Project Grows! Mrs. Nebels kindergarten class planted grass seeds in cups to celebrate Earth Day. They will be recording how their grass grows over the next few weeks in their plant journals.

Calling all teens! Join us for the 2nd Annual CAMP 911 at Mather Elementary School! June 23–26 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Hosted right here at Mather! Experience hands-on training with emergency responders & explore career paths in public safety. - Free for students - Open to ages 13–19 -Register by May 16 for a guaranteed T-shirt -Registration forms available at the Alger Parks and Recreation office Have questions? Email us at kinnunent@michigan.gov Spots are limited—secure yours today!

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight! Callie is the daughter of Cassie Steinhoff and Scott Britton.  During Callie’s high school years, she has been involved in volleyball, tennis, basketball, track, cross country, and Key Club. She has received recognition for being on Munising’s Honor Roll and for winning a district championship for basketball. Callie’s favorite memories are the festive homecoming weeks and assemblies. With her bright future, she intends to attend Central Michigan University for criminal justice.

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight! Dayne, daughter of Bryan Behning, has been involved in numerous extracurriculars: Key Club, Student Council, National Honor Society, tennis, track, yearbook, Youth in Government, cross country, volleyball, and basketball. While being heavily involved in her activities, she has earned recognition for 6 All-Conference awards for numerous sports, and All UP awards while being captain of four sports, Girls All State Runner and Team UP Champs, and UP runner up for 300m hurdles. As for academics Dayne has been on Munising’s Honor Roll all four years, and she has maintained a 4.0 GPA. Dayne’s favorite memory is any time she won in sports. She plans to attend Baker College to pursue a degree in veterinary technology.  Dayne also received elite recognition for being awarded the MHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award at the Breslin Center.

MUNISING FORENSICS hosts BAKE SALE FOR A CAUSE 2025 @ MATHER tomorrow during their lunch hour. A bonanza of sweets, and healthy treats. All proceeds benefit state finals travel in May 2025. Students can purchase a treat for 50 cents @ Mather Elementary .

MPS TRANSPORTATION UPDATE FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2025: Due to being short a driver tomorrow (4/23). The district will be running 4 Bus Routes. The routes are pictured below and can be found in the Live Feed section of the district website. Pick-up and Drop-off times could vary 10-20 minutes earlier/later than usual especially toward the end of routes. Delays of up to 20 minutes can be expected for stops in Wetmore, Alger Heights, and within city limits.

Just a Reminder: Mather Elementary Celebrates National Poetry Month We’re thrilled to announce that we’re partnering with Ana Dolaskie to host a Family Engagement Poetry Night at Gallery Coffee this Friday, April 25th from 5:30–7:00 PM! Students from Mather Elementary (Grades K–5) will take the stage to share their voices—performing original poems they’ve created in school or reading favorite published pieces. It’s a warm, welcoming event that celebrates creativity, confidence, and student expression. Our students have been practicing throughout the month in celebration of National Poetry Month, and we’re so proud of their courage and creativity. Community and family support is essential—please join us to cheer them on! Your presence helps reinforce the value of their voices and the power of their words. Let’s come together for a night of connection, inspiration, and celebration!

Please join us and support our Forensics Team as they perform their selected pieces before they compete at MIFCA State Finals!

MUNISING FORENSICS hosts BAKE SALE FOR A CAUSE 2025 @ Mather A bonanza of sweets, and healthy treats. All proceeds benefit state finals travel in May 2025 Participate tomorrow- APRIL 22, 2025 during students lunch times. Simply donate or purchase for 50 cents @ Mather Elementary

Congratulations to Kate and her parents!

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY - TUESDAY, APRIL 22ND, 2025 Please join Munising Public Schools in honoring and celebrating our 5 dedicated Bus Drivers including Rick Stephens, Bill LeVeque, Kevin Westcomb, Jeff Meyer, and Dawn Kleinhenz. We appreciate that they endure early mornings, late evenings, rough roads, and challenging weather conditions to list a few. Please thank your child's bus driver! Each year School Bus Driver Appreciation Day falls on the fourth Tuesday in April. Today, we are recognizing all school bus drivers for taking care of our precious cargo during the school year. Whether they are transporting our kids to school, home, activities, or to sporting events, school bus drivers deserve recognition for the job they do. School bus drivers play an important role in the education of our children. Bus drivers are the person who ensures their safety each time they step on the bus. On School Bus Driver Appreciation Day we send our appreciation and support for bus drivers everywhere and thank them for taking care of our children.

Prom 2025! Get your tickets in the main office!

We are pleased to announce that Billy MacArthur, son of Willard & Rachel, has been chosen as Mather Elementary's Student of the Week.

Mark your Calendar- Our Spring Concert is taking place on​ Tuesday, May 13 in the Mather Auditorium. The theme this year is Broadway Favorites, and we’re excited to highlight the amazing work our students have been doing with Mrs. Gaunt & Nick! Concert Performance Times – May 13: 12:00 PM – Kindergarten & 1st Grade 1:00 PM – 2nd & 3rd Grade 2:00 PM – 4th & 5th Grade

Munising Middle-High School’s Natural Resource class has been awarded a $5,000 grant to support a project that will bring more local food into the lunch room. After meeting with farmers and food service to better understand their local food system, students designed a project that would implement a salad bar in their lunch room while also repairing and improving their hoop house. Congratulations Mrs. Ludecke and students!

Extra Recess = Extra Awesome! Congratulations to our Gold Card Honorees who earned extra recess for showing outstanding behavior and leadership! Way to go, Charlotte Niven, Jack Conklin, Breckin Rautanen, Ari Uehlein, Jordan Oas, Evin Klich, and Ada Bowerman—your hard work and positive choices have not gone unnoticed! A special shout-out to our Lunchroom Leaders in 2nd and 3rd grade who earned extra recess for their exemplary lunchroom conduct: Salvatore LaBarbera III, Joseph Palomaki, and Skye Scheid—you are setting the bar high! Keep up the great work, Mather Mustangs!