Winter Carnival Success!
A huge thank you to our amazing Mather families, staff, and community members who joined us for our 2026 Winter Carnival! We were thrilled to welcome over 500 attendees for an evening filled with fun, laughter, and winter-themed activities.
From bounce houses and hallway skating to snowman relays, snow painting, and all the smiles in between—this night truly showcased the heart of our Mather community.
We are so grateful to our dedicated staff and volunteers who helped make this free family event possible. Your time, energy, and teamwork created an unforgettable experience for our students.
Thank you for celebrating with us!
A huge thank you to our amazing Mather families, staff, and community members who joined us for our 2026 Winter Carnival! We were thrilled to welcome over 500 attendees for an evening filled with fun, laughter, and winter-themed activities.
From bounce houses and hallway skating to snowman relays, snow painting, and all the smiles in between—this night truly showcased the heart of our Mather community.
We are so grateful to our dedicated staff and volunteers who helped make this free family event possible. Your time, energy, and teamwork created an unforgettable experience for our students.
Thank you for celebrating with us!
Tomorrow the middle/high school will start their semester 1 final exam schedule. Students please check your student emails and/or google classroom for any last minute exam tips and advice! Snuggle up, stay safe, and study!
MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS NOW CLOSED, WEDNESDAY 1.14.26 - Due to further deteriorating weather conditions along the lakeshore and in open areas where whiteouts and blizzard conditions are now prevalent.
3 HOUR DELAY TODAY WEDS. 1.14.26 Due to slippery roads, and very high winds causing poor visibility the Munising Public Schools will be under a 3 hour delay today. Munising Middle/High School will begin at 11:00 am and Mather Elementary at 11:15 am.
Winter Carnival 2026 is today at Mather Elementary! Join us from 5:00–7:00 PM for a night of free activities, games, and winter fun for the whole family. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! January 13th.
MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE - TUES. JAN. 13 - AFTERNOON BUS RUN
Due to one of our drivers taking a bus on an athletics trip this afternoon, we will only be running 3 buses and 3 routes. There will be NO TURTLE BUS this afternoon. The revised routes are available on the District's Facebook page and the Live Feed section of the District's website. As a reminder, the Shingleton students from the Turtle bus will be riding the Bear bus home today 1/13/26. Students may arrive home a little later than usual, especially near the end of each route.
Due to one of our drivers taking a bus on an athletics trip this afternoon, we will only be running 3 buses and 3 routes. There will be NO TURTLE BUS this afternoon. The revised routes are available on the District's Facebook page and the Live Feed section of the District's website. As a reminder, the Shingleton students from the Turtle bus will be riding the Bear bus home today 1/13/26. Students may arrive home a little later than usual, especially near the end of each route.
Winter Hoco 2026 is next week! Get ready!
❄️🎉 Winter Carnival is TOMORROW! 🎉❄️
Join us at Mather Elementary on Tuesday, January 13th from 5:00–7:00 PM for a fun-filled evening of winter excitement!
Bring the whole family for:
⛄ Bounce houses
🎨 Face Painting
❄️ Snowball Toss
⛸️ Hallway Skating
🏒 Hallway Hockey
🎨 Snow Painting
⛄ Snowman-Building Relay
🌭 Hot dogs & chips… and more!
This FREE family event is a wonderful way to connect, celebrate winter, and enjoy time together as a school community. We can’t wait to see you there!🐧
Join us at Mather Elementary on Tuesday, January 13th from 5:00–7:00 PM for a fun-filled evening of winter excitement!
Bring the whole family for:
⛄ Bounce houses
🎨 Face Painting
❄️ Snowball Toss
⛸️ Hallway Skating
🏒 Hallway Hockey
🎨 Snow Painting
⛄ Snowman-Building Relay
🌭 Hot dogs & chips… and more!
This FREE family event is a wonderful way to connect, celebrate winter, and enjoy time together as a school community. We can’t wait to see you there!🐧
❄️ Mather Pony Express – January Highlights! ❄️
We’re kicking off 2026 with lots of excitement at Mather Elementary!
Winter Carnival is coming up on January 13 from 5–7 PM!- Tomorrow!!
Join us for bounce houses, hallway skating, hot dogs, snowball toss, face painting, and so much more. This free family event is a great way to connect, have fun, and celebrate our amazing school community!
📚 i-Ready Winter Testing begins this week- Be sure your child is well rested & in attendance!
✏️ Popcorn Fundraiser – January 19
🎉 All-School Trivia Day – January 23
✈️ Paper Airplane Contest – January 30
🌟 Recess Hero Initiative is underway—students are working hard to show responsibility, kindness, and safe winter behavior outside!
We are so proud of our 4th & 5th Grade Student Leaders—Jake, Simon, Nora, Henry, Petra, Warren, Hadley, and Jayden—who were nominated and chosen to be part of our new Student Leadership Team. Their leadership and positivity truly shine at Mather!
💙 Thank you, Mather families, for your continued support. Let’s make 2026 a great year together!
We’re kicking off 2026 with lots of excitement at Mather Elementary!
Winter Carnival is coming up on January 13 from 5–7 PM!- Tomorrow!!
Join us for bounce houses, hallway skating, hot dogs, snowball toss, face painting, and so much more. This free family event is a great way to connect, have fun, and celebrate our amazing school community!
📚 i-Ready Winter Testing begins this week- Be sure your child is well rested & in attendance!
✏️ Popcorn Fundraiser – January 19
🎉 All-School Trivia Day – January 23
✈️ Paper Airplane Contest – January 30
🌟 Recess Hero Initiative is underway—students are working hard to show responsibility, kindness, and safe winter behavior outside!
We are so proud of our 4th & 5th Grade Student Leaders—Jake, Simon, Nora, Henry, Petra, Warren, Hadley, and Jayden—who were nominated and chosen to be part of our new Student Leadership Team. Their leadership and positivity truly shine at Mather!
💙 Thank you, Mather families, for your continued support. Let’s make 2026 a great year together!
Mather Elementary is thrilled to recognize Henrik MacArthur as our Student of the Week! Henrik, nominated by Ms. DeFrancesco, is the son of Rachel and Willard MacArthur.
Ms. DeFrancesco shares, “Henrik is very consistent in his daily routine. He comes to school excited and eagerly participates in Morning Meeting and Small Group. Every day, he makes sure to greet all of his friends, helping our classroom feel welcoming and joyful.”
Henrik’s favorite subject is literacy, where he loves sharing his alphabet knowledge and enthusiastically participates during story time. He demonstrates excellent listening skills by identifying and discussing the pictures in each book.
Congratulations, Henrik! We are so proud of you and this well-deserved honor!
Ms. DeFrancesco shares, “Henrik is very consistent in his daily routine. He comes to school excited and eagerly participates in Morning Meeting and Small Group. Every day, he makes sure to greet all of his friends, helping our classroom feel welcoming and joyful.”
Henrik’s favorite subject is literacy, where he loves sharing his alphabet knowledge and enthusiastically participates during story time. He demonstrates excellent listening skills by identifying and discussing the pictures in each book.
Congratulations, Henrik! We are so proud of you and this well-deserved honor!
Congratulations to Rylen and his parents!
HOP has been rescheduled!!
ATHLETICS UPDATE FRIDAY, JANUARY 9TH:
-Boys Basketball at Newberry will be PLAYED tonight as scheduled.
-Girl Basketball vs. Carney at home tonight has been RESCHEDULED to a doubleheader on Monday, January 12th - Boys JV 4:30 pm, Girls Varsity at 6pm, Boys Varsity at 7:30 pm.
-Athletic and Extracurricular practices are allowed after 3pm.
Go Stangs!
-Boys Basketball at Newberry will be PLAYED tonight as scheduled.
-Girl Basketball vs. Carney at home tonight has been RESCHEDULED to a doubleheader on Monday, January 12th - Boys JV 4:30 pm, Girls Varsity at 6pm, Boys Varsity at 7:30 pm.
-Athletic and Extracurricular practices are allowed after 3pm.
Go Stangs!
MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS CLOSED TODAY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026
Due to rapidly changing weather conditions and slushy slippery roads.
Due to rapidly changing weather conditions and slushy slippery roads.
Mather Elementary Second Grade Celebration Today!
Today, our second grade Hallway Hero Competition winners enjoyed a special reward of sledding and hot cocoa. This recognition celebrated students for consistently keeping the hallways clean, maintaining tidy winter gear and steps, and walking quietly in single file throughout the building. Their responsible and respectful choices helped create a safe and positive learning environment for everyone. We are proud of our students for setting such a great example!
Today, our second grade Hallway Hero Competition winners enjoyed a special reward of sledding and hot cocoa. This recognition celebrated students for consistently keeping the hallways clean, maintaining tidy winter gear and steps, and walking quietly in single file throughout the building. Their responsible and respectful choices helped create a safe and positive learning environment for everyone. We are proud of our students for setting such a great example!
❄️ You’re Invited to the Mather Elementary Winter Carnival! ❄️
Join us for an evening of fun, laughter, and community at our Winter Carnival on:
Tuesday, January 13th
5:00–7:00 PM
@ Mather Elementary School
Enjoy bounce houses, games, winter crafts, face painting, hot dogs, a raffle, and more! This free event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate community, connection, and the joy of coming together as a school family.
🎉 Free entry — all are welcome!
📌 Backup date: January 29th
Join us for an evening of fun, laughter, and community at our Winter Carnival on:
Tuesday, January 13th
5:00–7:00 PM
@ Mather Elementary School
Enjoy bounce houses, games, winter crafts, face painting, hot dogs, a raffle, and more! This free event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate community, connection, and the joy of coming together as a school family.
🎉 Free entry — all are welcome!
📌 Backup date: January 29th
MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS - SCHOOLS OF CHOICE (SOC) NOTICE - 1.7.26
MPS IS ACCEPTING NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS IN ALL GRADES FOR THE SECOND SEMESTER 2025-2026.
As reported in the Munising Beacon, applications can be found on the "District Information" tab of the District's Website at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DcXrtPiaNgMX0BP8w4z9OUEjapfxX5rS/view. The application and enrollment deadline for students accepted under the SOC program is Friday, January 23rd, 2026. For more information, please contact Ms. Valerie Goings at valerie.goings@mps-up.com. Apply Now to becoming a MUSTANG!
MPS IS ACCEPTING NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS IN ALL GRADES FOR THE SECOND SEMESTER 2025-2026.
As reported in the Munising Beacon, applications can be found on the "District Information" tab of the District's Website at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DcXrtPiaNgMX0BP8w4z9OUEjapfxX5rS/view. The application and enrollment deadline for students accepted under the SOC program is Friday, January 23rd, 2026. For more information, please contact Ms. Valerie Goings at valerie.goings@mps-up.com. Apply Now to becoming a MUSTANG!
Munising High School students are formally invited to our annual winter HOP! Tickets will be on sale soon!
Student of the Week – Mather -STANG Spotlight!
Please join us in celebrating Brantlee Goings as our Student of the Week! Brantlee demonstrates our STANG values each day by coming to school with a positive attitude, helping others, and giving her best effort in learning. Nominated by Mr. Johnson, Brantlee is a fantastic role model for her peers.
Congratulations, Brantlee—we are so proud of you!
Please join us in celebrating Brantlee Goings as our Student of the Week! Brantlee demonstrates our STANG values each day by coming to school with a positive attitude, helping others, and giving her best effort in learning. Nominated by Mr. Johnson, Brantlee is a fantastic role model for her peers.
Congratulations, Brantlee—we are so proud of you!
MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE - TUES. JAN. 6, 2026 - 6:25AM
Due to unexpected driver absence this morning, there will be NO DEER BUS. The 3 Bus Routes are posted on the Live Feed of the District's Website and on Facebook. Riders can expect pick-ups to be delayed by 10 or more minutes, especially toward the end of each route.
Due to unexpected driver absence this morning, there will be NO DEER BUS. The 3 Bus Routes are posted on the Live Feed of the District's Website and on Facebook. Riders can expect pick-ups to be delayed by 10 or more minutes, especially toward the end of each route.
