Munising Public Schools

Congratulations to Julia and her parents!

MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE - MONDAY, MARCH 17TH 5:45AM: Due to driver illness we will be operating 4 bus routes today. The adjusted routes are listed in the pic below.

The Munising Youth Wrestling Team had 14 Wrestlers compete in Newberry Saturday. They placed 2nd overall as a team out of 7 teams! Congratulations to our Youth Wrestlers who competed in Newberry Saturday! Elijah Kelsey placed 2nd, Winnie Livermore placed 4th, Jyelle Leites placed 1st, Grayson Paajanen placed 2nd, Hurshel Storm placed 3rd, Gian Paajanen placed 1st, Braelyn Leites placed 2nd, Jackson Smith placed 1st, Aubrie Livermore placed 3rd, Nora Storm placed 4th, Ritchie Henry placed 1st, Kyle Williams placed 3rd, Brooklyn Barabas placed 4th, Keara Wieczorek placed 3rd.

Congratulations to Everest Bates for being named Mather Elementary’s Student of the Week! Keep up the great work!

4th & 5th Graders Lunch with Officer Jake @ Mather Elementary! Our 4th and 5th graders had a special opportunity to enjoy lunch with Officer Jake today! This initiative fosters positive relationships between students and law enforcement while promoting open conversations, trust, and community engagement. Benefits of Lunch with Officer Jake: ✔️ Encourages positive interactions with law enforcement in a relaxed setting ✔️ Builds trust, respect, and open communication ✔️ Provides a safe space for students to ask questions and share thoughts ✔️ Strengthens community partnerships and reinforces school safety We are grateful to Officer Jake for taking the time to connect with our students and be a mentor, role model, and friend to our school community. These moments go a long way in fostering a supportive and respectful school culture. Thank you, Officer Jake, for your commitment to our students!

Family Reading Night & Book Fair! What an amazing Family Reading Night! Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening filled with stories, learning, and fun! Lots of prizes were given out, and it was wonderful to see so many families come together to celebrate the joy of reading. A huge THANK YOU to all of our incredible staff, volunteers, and helpers who made the week of Scholastic Book Fair possible including: Melissa Berube, Jason Brisson, Susan Palomaki, Cindy Mosley and Addison Marceau. So much appreciation goes out to all those who contributed to the success of Family Reading Night: Kalee Martin, Melissa Berube, Jason Brisson, Elisheba Petersen, Via Ouellette Ballas, Lauren Wittman, Dawn Mattson, Phyllis Murk, Jamie Johnson, Ashley LaFlamme, Johanna Bogater, Brianne Butler, PRNL Rangers, Heather Nayback, Kadynce DeFrancesco, Kyley DeFrancesco & Spencer Murk. Also to the Jr. NHS/NHS Volunteers: Julianna Smith, Andrew Uehlein, Karter Goings, Emma Conklin, Natalie Brock, Maddy Kulppi, Destiny Andrews, Dylan Krause & Sully Ford. Your dedication and hard work made this event such a success, and we truly appreciate your support! Thank you for making reading a priority and for creating such a memorable night for our students and families.

Scholastic Book Fair at Mather Elementary! Get ready, Mather families! The Scholastic Book Fair is here, and students will have the opportunity to shop all week long during their library time. This is a wonderful chance for students to explore new books and grow their love for reading! Parent Payment Option: Parents can conveniently pay online to allow their child to shop during library time. This makes it easy for students to pick out their favorite books without the need to bring cash to school. Don’t Forget! Join us for Mather Reading Night & the Scholastic Book Fair on Thursday, March 13th, from 5:00–7:00 PM. It will be a fun-filled evening celebrating literacy and fostering a love for books! We can’t wait to see our students and families enjoying this exciting event. Happy reading!

Empowering Native Education Students at the Critical Issues Conference Last week, a group of our students had the incredible opportunity to attend the Critical Issues Conference, an event dedicated to promoting and supporting Native education. This conference provided a meaningful space for students to engage in discussions about cultural identity, educational opportunities, and leadership within Indigenous communities. Through workshops, guest speakers, and collaborative sessions, students explored ways to strengthen their voices and make an impact in their academic journeys and beyond. A huge thank you to Mrs. Reimer for coordinating efforts and making this experience possible for our students. Your dedication to fostering meaningful learning opportunities is truly appreciated! We are so proud of our students for their engagement and look forward to seeing how they apply what they’ve learned.

Due to the weather cancellation of the NMU Band Festival for our high school band, MPS is hosting a short concert to celebrate the students hard work! Please join us next Tuesday at Mather Auditorium!

Congratulations to Tori and her parents!

Girls Basketball Regional tickets for tonight must be purchased athttps://gofan.co/event/3307300?schoolId=MI19267. Go Mustangs!!!!!

Special Guest Visit for March Reading Month! Mather Elementary students had a wonderful surprise visit from Mrs. Hamilla and her furry friend, Huckleberry, as part of our March Reading Month celebrations! Mrs. Hamilla visited classrooms, shared stories, and engaged with students to foster a love of reading. Huckleberry was an absolute joy, bringing smiles and excitement to everyone he met! We are always looking for community members to join us in promoting literacy by reading to our students this month. If you’d like to be a guest reader, please reach out—we’d love to have you share in the magic of books with our young learners! Thank you, Mrs. Hamilla and Huckleberry, for making reading come to life at Mather!

Roman VandeVelde is Mather Elementary's Student of the Week. Congratulations Roman- Keep up the great work!

Girls District Finals are being held tonight vs. Big Bay de Noc at 6pm in our high school gym. Tickets. must be purchased athttps://gofan.co/event/3306970?schoolId=MI19267. Go Mustangs!!

Tomorrow, Friday, March 7th, MPS will be running a 4 bus run schedule both in the morning and afternoon. Some students may experience delays of 15-20 minutes in the morning.

Congratulations to our 7th & 8th grade band students and director Michelle Gaunt on earning all 2's at the NMU Band Festival on Tuesday! Unfortunately, the weather canceled the festival performance for our high school band, but are looking for another way to reward the students for their efforts with an upcoming community performance. Stay tuned for more information!

The Girls Basketball District Semifinal game vs. Rapid River will be held tonight at 6pm in the Munising High School gym. Tickets must be purchased athttps://gofan.co/event/3307003?schoolId=MI19267.

Important Announcement Due to Munising Public Schools' 3-hour delay today, March 6, 2025, ECSE half-day classes are canceled for the day. Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe!

Due to high winds and drifting snow conditions that are forecasted to subside, Munising Public Schools will be under a 3 hour delay Thursday, March 6th. Munising MIddle/High School will begin at 11 am and Mather Elementary at 11:15 am.

🚧 Bridge Builders in Action! 🚧 Mrs. LaFlamme’s 3rd-grade scientists put their engineering skills to the test, designing and building bridges in class! Petra and Kaleb’s impressive bridge held over 200 washers—a record for the challenge! At Mather Elementary, we love Mystery Science, and we’re so grateful to Kiwanis for making our Mystery Packs possible. Thank you for supporting hands-on learning!