MPS TRANSPORTATION UPDATE - EFFECTIVE MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026
Due to the addition of several new student riders in the district, the Transportation Department had to make some adjustments to the bus routes which will impact some riders. Please carefully review the routes for each driver in the attached Bus Route list to see if this affects your student riders. These adjustments are necessary in order to balance the number of riders on each bus route and to try to equalize the riding time and length of each route. For questions, please contact Bus Driver Coordinator, Jeff Meyer at jeff.meyer@mps-up.com.
Due to the addition of several new student riders in the district, the Transportation Department had to make some adjustments to the bus routes which will impact some riders. Please carefully review the routes for each driver in the attached Bus Route list to see if this affects your student riders. These adjustments are necessary in order to balance the number of riders on each bus route and to try to equalize the riding time and length of each route. For questions, please contact Bus Driver Coordinator, Jeff Meyer at jeff.meyer@mps-up.com.
Kicking off March Reading Month..........
Rainbow Reading Assembly Tomorrow at Mather!
Tomorrow our students will be dressing like a rainbow as we celebrate Reading Month at Mather Elementary! Each class has a color to help us create a rainbow across the school during our assembly.
Class Colors:
PreK – White
Kindergarten – Red
1st – Orange
2nd – Yellow
3rd – Green
4th – Blue
5th – Purple
Students are encouraged to wear their class color tomorrow as we come together to celebrate reading, learning, and school spirit!
Rainbow Reading Assembly Tomorrow at Mather!
Tomorrow our students will be dressing like a rainbow as we celebrate Reading Month at Mather Elementary! Each class has a color to help us create a rainbow across the school during our assembly.
Class Colors:
PreK – White
Kindergarten – Red
1st – Orange
2nd – Yellow
3rd – Green
4th – Blue
5th – Purple
Students are encouraged to wear their class color tomorrow as we come together to celebrate reading, learning, and school spirit!
We are looking for our next Boys Tennis Coach! Please apply today!
Bravo to Munising MSHS Drama Club!
The Munising Middle & High School Drama Club wrapped up their final performance of Zombie Movie tonight in the Mather Auditorium. The show was full of hilarious mix-ups, zombie antics, and great performances from our talented students.
We are proud of the hard work, creativity, and confidence our students brought to the stage. Great job to the cast and crew for a fun and entertaining production!
The Munising Middle & High School Drama Club wrapped up their final performance of Zombie Movie tonight in the Mather Auditorium. The show was full of hilarious mix-ups, zombie antics, and great performances from our talented students.
We are proud of the hard work, creativity, and confidence our students brought to the stage. Great job to the cast and crew for a fun and entertaining production!
1st Grade Sledding Fun!
Last week, the 1st grade classes of Mrs. LaFlamme and Mrs. Murk enjoyed a wonderful sledding trip! Students had a great time racing down the hill, laughing with friends, and enjoying some fresh winter air.
It was a fantastic opportunity for our students to be active, build friendships, and make some great winter memories together.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this fun outing possible!
Last week, the 1st grade classes of Mrs. LaFlamme and Mrs. Murk enjoyed a wonderful sledding trip! Students had a great time racing down the hill, laughing with friends, and enjoying some fresh winter air.
It was a fantastic opportunity for our students to be active, build friendships, and make some great winter memories together.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this fun outing possible!
Mather Elementary Student of the Week 🌟
Congratulations to Orrin Lewis, Student of the Week at Mather Elementary! Orrin is a first grader in Mrs. LaFlamme’s class and was nominated by Mr. Rushford for always putting in the effort to learn something new and doing it with kindness and a smile.
Orrin loves Art, and outside of school he enjoys playing on the playground, video games, and painting.
We are proud of you, Orrin! Keep up the great work!
Congratulations to Orrin Lewis, Student of the Week at Mather Elementary! Orrin is a first grader in Mrs. LaFlamme’s class and was nominated by Mr. Rushford for always putting in the effort to learn something new and doing it with kindness and a smile.
Orrin loves Art, and outside of school he enjoys playing on the playground, video games, and painting.
We are proud of you, Orrin! Keep up the great work!
Congratulations to our Girls Basketball Skyline Conference Award Winners!
Please see a change in our fruit pick up dates! Thank you!
Congratulations to our senior scholars for the Class of 2026 - Oliva Cotey, Sage Anderson, and Dylan Adkinson!
Congratulations to Emily and her parents!
Mather Hula Hoop Finals Showdown!
What an amazing day of energy and STANG pride at William G. Mather Elementary! Our classroom finalists showed incredible perseverance and determination.
Finalists represented:
Kindergarten – Aubrey Hughes, Josie Edgette
1st Grade – Odin Eriksen, Olivia Marrow
2nd Grade – Eden VanBuren, Brantley Goings
3rd Grade – Jack Conklin, Amelia Grahovac
4th Grade – Nolan Graves, Richie Henry, Petra Bogater
5th Grade – Remie Wright, Evi Prunick, Athena Paquette
Champions:
K–3 Winner: Odin Eriksen
4–5 Winner: Athena Paquette — lasting an incredible 35 minutes!
Shout out to Petra Bogater for an impressive 34 minutes!
Thank you to our 5th grade student leaders for serving as judges. We are so proud of all our finalists for showing resilience and Never Give Up spirit
What an amazing day of energy and STANG pride at William G. Mather Elementary! Our classroom finalists showed incredible perseverance and determination.
Finalists represented:
Kindergarten – Aubrey Hughes, Josie Edgette
1st Grade – Odin Eriksen, Olivia Marrow
2nd Grade – Eden VanBuren, Brantley Goings
3rd Grade – Jack Conklin, Amelia Grahovac
4th Grade – Nolan Graves, Richie Henry, Petra Bogater
5th Grade – Remie Wright, Evi Prunick, Athena Paquette
Champions:
K–3 Winner: Odin Eriksen
4–5 Winner: Athena Paquette — lasting an incredible 35 minutes!
Shout out to Petra Bogater for an impressive 34 minutes!
Thank you to our 5th grade student leaders for serving as judges. We are so proud of all our finalists for showing resilience and Never Give Up spirit
Munising Public Schools would like this opportunity to honor former district leader, Walter Loope, who served our community with integrity and heart for 31 years as a member of the Board of Education.
For more than three decades, his commitment to students, families, and educators helped shape the future of our schools and strengthened opportunities for generations to come. His steady leadership, thoughtful guidance, and unwavering advocacy for education will leave a lasting legacy.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues in his recent passing. His impact on our community will never be forgotten.
For more than three decades, his commitment to students, families, and educators helped shape the future of our schools and strengthened opportunities for generations to come. His steady leadership, thoughtful guidance, and unwavering advocacy for education will leave a lasting legacy.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues in his recent passing. His impact on our community will never be forgotten.
MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE, WED. FEB. 25 @ 3:37PM - Due to a semi-truck jackknifed on M28 near the Holiday Inn, the road has been closed and no traffic is allowed through. Therefore, the driver of Bus #10 (Camel) will be taking M94 West to Forest Lake Road in order to drop off riders in the AuTrain and Christmas area. Please expect that some student riders may be dropped off 30+ minutes later than usual.
MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE WED. FEB. 25 (PM Bus Run)
This afternoon we will be running 4 bus routes, however all Shingleton students will be riding the Bear bus today so we can accommodate a sports run. Shingleton students can expect to be dropped off around 30 minutes later than normal, maybe longer depending on the road conditions.
This afternoon we will be running 4 bus routes, however all Shingleton students will be riding the Bear bus today so we can accommodate a sports run. Shingleton students can expect to be dropped off around 30 minutes later than normal, maybe longer depending on the road conditions.
Congratulation to our Boys Basketball SCC award winners!!
Due to impending winter storm, the MS Volleyball game tonight vs. Bothwell has been canceled. Athletic and extracurricular practices can only be held after the storm warning ends at 7pm. Coaches will be in contact with their plans. Stay stafe!
Ever been to a show where the actors are just as confused as the audience? Come for the drama, stay for the chaos, and witness what happens when the line between the script and reality gets very blurry. It's a comedy of errors where the only thing more infectious than the laughs is... well, the zombies. Join us as the Drama Club presents Zombie Movie. Performances are Thursday, February 27th and Tuesday, March 3rd at 6pm at Mather Auditorium.
Admission is by donation—pay what you can, and laugh until it hurts! Your support keeps us alive (and keeps our zombies fed). See you at the show!
Admission is by donation—pay what you can, and laugh until it hurts! Your support keeps us alive (and keeps our zombies fed). See you at the show!
MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL DISMISS STUDENTS EARLY TODAY (2.24.26) AT 11:00/11:15AM DUE TO THE INCOMING WINTER STORM.
The Munising Middle-High School will dismiss at 11:00am and Mather Elementary will dismiss at 11:15am. Breakfast will be served, but lunch will not. Parents and guardians need to be prepared to receive students at home as buses will be running their normal routes.
Student Leadership in Action!
Mather would like to recognize Ella, Keira, Piper, Carissa, Addie, Dylan, Lilly, and Kinley for their outstanding leadership and support during the 4th grade field trip to PRNL.
This group of students was incredible! They interacted positively with the fourth graders, stepped in to help corral and guide students when needed, participated alongside them, and served as exceptional role models throughout the experience. Their willingness to help outside of a typical classroom setting speaks volumes about their character and leadership.
A special thank you to Mrs. Lasak, Mrs. Nayback, and Mrs. Culp-McDonald for encouraging these students to take on this opportunity. We are proud of the way they represented our school community and demonstrated what it means to lead with kindness and responsibility.
Way to go — we are so proud of you!
Mather would like to recognize Ella, Keira, Piper, Carissa, Addie, Dylan, Lilly, and Kinley for their outstanding leadership and support during the 4th grade field trip to PRNL.
This group of students was incredible! They interacted positively with the fourth graders, stepped in to help corral and guide students when needed, participated alongside them, and served as exceptional role models throughout the experience. Their willingness to help outside of a typical classroom setting speaks volumes about their character and leadership.
A special thank you to Mrs. Lasak, Mrs. Nayback, and Mrs. Culp-McDonald for encouraging these students to take on this opportunity. We are proud of the way they represented our school community and demonstrated what it means to lead with kindness and responsibility.
Way to go — we are so proud of you!
We are proud to recognize Amora Olsen as Mather Elementary's Student of the Week!
Amora is a fifth grader in Ms. Schalow’s class and was nominated by Ms. Browning, who shares that since joining Mather this year, Amora has already made an incredible impression. She is kind, creative, curious, and compassionate, and she consistently demonstrates organization, self-awareness, loyalty, and bravery. Amora brings positive energy to our school community each day, and we are lucky to have her at Mather!
Amora’s favorite subjects are ELA and Social Studies. Outside of school, she enjoys basketball and softball and hopes to try ice hockey next year. She also loves reading, drawing, and crafting in her free time.
Great job, Amora — keep shining!
Amora is a fifth grader in Ms. Schalow’s class and was nominated by Ms. Browning, who shares that since joining Mather this year, Amora has already made an incredible impression. She is kind, creative, curious, and compassionate, and she consistently demonstrates organization, self-awareness, loyalty, and bravery. Amora brings positive energy to our school community each day, and we are lucky to have her at Mather!
Amora’s favorite subjects are ELA and Social Studies. Outside of school, she enjoys basketball and softball and hopes to try ice hockey next year. She also loves reading, drawing, and crafting in her free time.
Great job, Amora — keep shining!
