⛸️ 5th Grade Valentine’s Ice Skating Fun!
This past Friday, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Mattson’s 5th grade class celebrated Valentine’s Day in the best way—by ice skating! The students had a blast gliding across the ice, enjoying the fresh air, and making great memories together.
A big thank you to everyone who helped make this fun experience possible!
Congratulations to Chase LaFlamme – 250 Point Club!
A huge shoutout to Chase LaFlamme for reaching the 250 Point Club in our Accelerated Reader Program! Chase has read an incredible 78 books, passing a quiz for each one to achieve this milestone during his time at Mather.
To celebrate his achievement, Chase enjoyed his favorite dessert—a strawberry sundae with whipped cream and got to pick out a book of his choice!
Way to go, Chase! Keep up the amazing reading! Thanks also to our librarian Ms. Berube, your dedication is appreciated.
Mather Elementary is pleased to announce Lee Edgette as our Student of the Week!
MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE FOR TOMORROW, FRIDAY 2/14 - We will remain at 4 bus routes tomorrow. The changes for today will be the same for tomorrow: NO Bus 8 (Deer). Bus 8 (Deer) riders from Wetmore, Varnum St., and Prospect St. will ride Bus 7 (Frog). Bus 8 (Deer) Shingleton Students will ride Bus 5 (Dino). Bus 5 (Dino) Students on H-58, Hilltop, & Carmody/Miners Castle Road will ride Bus 3 (Bear). Shingleton students may be picked up 20-30 minutes early. There are no changes tomorrow for Bus 9a (Camel).
An Honorable Visit to Mather Elementary!
Mather Elementary was truly honored to welcome Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist to our school! His visit was an incredible experience for our students, staff, and community. He took the time to meet with our students, tour our school, and genuinely listen to our successes and concerns.
His support and engagement were both inspiring and personal, reinforcing the importance of education and the work we do every day. Seeing our students interact with a leader who values their voices was a moment we won’t forget!
Thank you, Lt. Governor Gilchrist, for your time, support, and dedication to education. We are grateful for your visit and look forward to continued collaboration for the success of our students and school!
MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE FOR TOMORROW, THUR. 2/13 - YAY! WE ARE BACK TO 4 DRIVERS TOMORROW - Here are the changes for tomorrow: NO Bus 8 (Deer). Bus 8 (Deer) riders from Wetmore, Varnum St., and Prospect St. will ride Bus 7 (Frog). Bus 8 (Deer) Shingleton Students will ride Bus 5 (Dino). Bus 5 (Dino) Students on H-58, Hilltop, & Carmody/Miners Castle Road will ride Bus 3 (Bear). Shingleton students may be picked up 20-30 minutes early. There are no changes tomorrow for Bus 9a (Camel).
Save the dates for these upcoming dances for our Pre-5 and Middle School students sponsored by Key Club.
*Please note the date change for the MS dance*
MPS is happy to announce our Excellence in Education Scholars and their Influential Educators!
Senior Danny Goss selected Mr. Cotey.
Senior Savannah Lassila selected Ms. Frantti.
Senior Elizabeth Wing selected Tracy Wing.
Congratulations to all!
MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS SEEKING SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS - Respond to the posting below. Other available positions including a FULL-TIME BUS DRIVER & CUSTODIAN position are posted on the "Employment" page of the MPS District Website.
NEW MPS BUS UPDATE FOR TODAY - WEDS. FEB. 12 - Due to expected and unexpected driver absence this morning we are down to 3 bus runs today. Buses running are Frog, Bear, and Camel. Beginning pick ups will be a few minutes late and near the end of routes, pick ups may be 30-40 minutes late. Students arriving late to school due to buses will not be considered tardy.
MPS TRANSPORTATION UPDATE FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2025 AM & PM:
No Bus 8 (Deer). Bus 8 (Deer) Wetmore, Varnum Street, and in town Prospect Street students will ride Bus 7 (Frog). Bus 8 (Deer) Shingleton students will ride Bus 5 (Dino). Bus 5 (Dino) students on H-58, Hilltop, & Carmody/Miners Castle Rd will ride Bus 3 (Bear). Shingleton Students could experience the bus pick up 20-30 minutes early.
Ms. Wittman and Mrs. Murk’s 1st graders had an amazing field trip to Pictured Rocks Educational Center! The students explored nature through snowshoeing, identified animal tracks, and learned about the habits of local wildlife.
A huge thank you to the Park Rangers for hosting and guiding this unforgettable experience. The hands-on learning and outdoor fun created lasting memories and inspired curiosity about the world around us! Great job, 1st grade!
Congratulations to Matthew and his parents!
MPS TRANSPORTATION UPDATE - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH
Due to unexpected driver absence today, we will be running 4 bus routes just like we did on Thursday and Friday last week. So, for today: No Bus 8 (Deer). Bus 8 (Deer) Wetmore Students will ride Bus 7 (Frog). Bus 8 (Deer) Shingleton Students will ride Bus 5 (Dino). Bus 5 (Dino) Students on H-58, Hilltop, and Carmody/Miners Castle Road will ride Bus 3 (Bear).
Congratulations to the Munising Youth Wrestling Team! They had 10 wrestlers compete at the Bark River Harris Youth Wrestling Tournament today. The Munising Youth Wrestling Team placed 7th overall as a team!
Congratulations to our Youth Wrestlers: Winnie Livermore placed 4th- Grayson Paajanen placed 1st -Hurshel Storm placed 4th- Gian Paajanen placed 1st -Cody Grimm placed 3rd- Jackson Smith placed 1st -Richie Henry 2nd- Aubrie Livermore placed 4th -Nora Storm placed 3rd- Grace Burley placed 5th. Way to go Mustangs.
Mather Elementary is proud to announce that Sadie Maxon is our Student of the Week!
Mather's Hula Hoop Challenge Finals will take place in the auditorium on Thursday, February 20th, at 2:30 p.m.
Students and staff are invited to cheer on our finalists as they show off their skills and compete for the championship title! It's going to be another fun-filled event for our school community!
Why Competition Matters:
Healthy competition encourages students to challenge themselves, set goals, and grow. It builds important life skills like perseverance, teamwork, and confidence, all while motivating them to push beyond their comfort zones. These moments of friendly rivalry help our students discover their full potential—and have fun along the way!
Let’s make it an exciting event for everyone!
Accelerated Reader (AR) Awards Celebration!
Congratulations to all of our amazing AR readers! Your dedication to reading and reaching new goals is truly inspiring. We are so proud of each and every one of you. Special recognition goes to the following students for reaching impressive AR milestones:
250 Points: Chase LaFlamme (Bronze Medal 🥉)
350 Points: Jonah Cole, Ray Fondriest, Alayna Meyer (Silver Medal 🥈)
500 Points: Simon Kelto (Pizza Lunch & Gold Medal 🥇🍕)
750 Points: Jake Johnson (Pizza Lunch & Teddy Bear Prize 🎉🐻 – 750-Point Club!)
Keep turning those pages and aiming for new heights! Thank you to our teachers and families for encouraging a love of reading. Together, we continue to nurture lifelong learners!
A huge congratulations to all the students recognized at our Mather Elementary Awards Ceremony this past Tuesday! Your hard work, determination, and positive attitudes continue to inspire us all. Whether you were honored for academics, kindness, leadership, or perseverance, you have demonstrated what it means to be a true role model in our school community.
Special Recognition goes out to: Exemplary STANG Citizens
These students have demonstrated exceptional adherence to our STANG values. Congratulations to this quarter’s Exemplary STANG Citizens:
Kindergarten – Stay Safe: Joslin Tyner
1st Grade – Take Responsibility: Ivy Grahovac
2nd Grade – Act with Kindness: Joey Goss
3rd Grade – Never Give Up: Evin Klich
4th Grade – Give Respect: Liam Lewis
5th Grade – Demonstrates All STANG Values: Hayden Brey
We are incredibly proud of each of you. Keep aiming high, staying safe, and spreading kindness every day—your efforts make Mather a better place for everyone.
Thank you to our teachers, staff, and families for supporting our students in achieving these successes! Together, we are stronger!
A huge THANK YOU to all the incredible volunteers and community organizations who made this year’s Health Fair a tremendous success! Your time, effort, and dedication created an engaging and impactful event for our students.
Special thanks to NMU Community Nursing Students, Sault Tribe, AC3, Deep Blue Fitness, UP Rehab, UPHS Heart Health, MMH, LMAS, and Paula Akerman for your support and expertise. We appreciate your positive energy and commitment to our community's health and well-being.
Together, we are making a difference—thank you for strengthening the Mather Community!
