MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PUBLIC NOTICE – BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTION
Munising Public Schools announces that three (3) Board of Education seats will be up for election during the November 3, 2026 Regular School Election.
Individuals interested in seeking election to the Board of Education may file as a candidate by submitting an Affidavit of Identity and Nominating Petition, or by paying the required $100 filing fee.
Candidate filing materials must be submitted no later than:
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
Filings must be submitted to the Alger County Clerk/Elections Coordinator in accordance with Michigan Election Law requirements.
For additional information regarding candidate filing requirements or the election process, interested individuals may contact:
Joel Vandevelde
Alger County Elections Coordinator
jvandevelde@algercounty.gov
PUBLIC NOTICE – BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTION
Munising Public Schools announces that three (3) Board of Education seats will be up for election during the November 3, 2026 Regular School Election.
Individuals interested in seeking election to the Board of Education may file as a candidate by submitting an Affidavit of Identity and Nominating Petition, or by paying the required $100 filing fee.
Candidate filing materials must be submitted no later than:
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
Filings must be submitted to the Alger County Clerk/Elections Coordinator in accordance with Michigan Election Law requirements.
For additional information regarding candidate filing requirements or the election process, interested individuals may contact:
Joel Vandevelde
Alger County Elections Coordinator
jvandevelde@algercounty.gov
Final exams start tomorrow for our high school students. High school students who do not have to take their 6th hour exam will be allowed to leave at 12:56 pm tomorrow and only need to attend school during their required exams. Please see the schedule for more information!
Introducing Elliot Mellon as Mather Elementary's Student of the Week.
Kindergarten Round-Up & Preschool Screening
It's not too late to sign up!
Mather Elementary will be hosting Kindergarten Round-Up and Preschool Screening for all Alger County families on:
📅 Wednesday, July 15, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 William G. Mather Elementary School
Kindergarten Eligibility
Children must be 5 years old on or before December 1, 2026 to enroll in Kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year.
Preschool Screening
Families interested in preschool programming are encouraged to schedule a screening appointment as well.
Screenings help us get to know your child, answer family questions, and begin planning for a successful start to the school year.
📞 Please call the Mather Elementary Office at (906) 387-2102 to schedule your appointment.
We look forward to welcoming our future Mustangs!
It's not too late to sign up!
Mather Elementary will be hosting Kindergarten Round-Up and Preschool Screening for all Alger County families on:
📅 Wednesday, July 15, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 William G. Mather Elementary School
Kindergarten Eligibility
Children must be 5 years old on or before December 1, 2026 to enroll in Kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year.
Preschool Screening
Families interested in preschool programming are encouraged to schedule a screening appointment as well.
Screenings help us get to know your child, answer family questions, and begin planning for a successful start to the school year.
📞 Please call the Mather Elementary Office at (906) 387-2102 to schedule your appointment.
We look forward to welcoming our future Mustangs!
Congratulations to Henry and his parents!
MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE - FRIDAY 5/29/26 - PM RUN - This afternoon we will be operating with 3 buses due to a planned driver absence. Shingleton area and the tail end of the Frog Bus route can expect delayed drop offs possibly 30 minutes, or a little longer depending on the number of riders. See the revised routes below.
Mrs. VanBuren’s Kindergarten Class is Glowing Into 1st Grade!
Students in Mrs. VanBuren’s class had a glowing good time with fun and engaging end-of-year learning centers! Activities included bowling subtraction, writing to 100, sight word hunts, mazes, artwork, movement breaks with glow sticks, and lots of giggles and smiles along the way.
What a fun way to celebrate all of the learning, growth, and hard work this year. These Kindergarten Mustangs are ready to shine in 1st grade!
Students in Mrs. VanBuren’s class had a glowing good time with fun and engaging end-of-year learning centers! Activities included bowling subtraction, writing to 100, sight word hunts, mazes, artwork, movement breaks with glow sticks, and lots of giggles and smiles along the way.
What a fun way to celebrate all of the learning, growth, and hard work this year. These Kindergarten Mustangs are ready to shine in 1st grade!
Congratulations to our Skyline Central Conference Softball Award Winners!!
Save the date!! We would love to share with you our musical rendition of what happens when the tornado comes back and sweeps Dorothy and her friends off to Wonderland. This play has a run time of about 90 minutes and is fun for all ages. Come join us and see some of your favorite characters from both stories June 10th & 11th at 6:00 PM! Admission is by donation and all proceeds support the performances of the Drama Club.
MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS CALENDAR NOTICE 5.27.26 - Great News! The LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR MPS STUDENTS WILL BE FRIDAY JUNE 5TH with dismissal at 12:00 for secondary students and 12:15 for elementary students. Late yesterday afternoon, from the Governor's Mansion on Mackinac Island, Governor Whitmer signed HB5797 "The Snow Day Bill". With the passage and approval of this legislation, all Upper Peninsula school districts have been granted an additional 4 days of reprieve. Since our district needed only two more days of grace, we are now in the clear and do not owe any make up days. Let summer begin!
MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE - TUESDAY MAY 26TH - This afternoon we will be operating with 3 buses due to a planned driver absence. Shingleton area and the tail end of the Frog Bus route can expect delayed drop offs up to 30 minutes or longer depending on the number of riders.
Congratulations to Indie Bates for being selected as Mather Elementary’s Student of the Week!
We are so proud of Indie and the joy she brings to those around her each day. Nurse Amy shared that “Indie’s presence and sass bring a smile to the faces of everyone that sees her.” Indie loves her family, spending time with her siblings, and being outside on beautiful days.
We are so proud of Indie and the joy she brings to those around her each day. Nurse Amy shared that “Indie’s presence and sass bring a smile to the faces of everyone that sees her.” Indie loves her family, spending time with her siblings, and being outside on beautiful days.
Congratulations to Mathew and his mother!
Sensory Park Field Trip
This past Friday, some of our Mather students had a wonderful opportunity to visit the Sensory Park at Lower Harbor in Marquette! Students explored, played, and engaged with the many sensory-friendly activities and experiences throughout the park while enjoying a beautiful day together outdoors.
Experiences like these provide meaningful opportunities for movement, exploration, social interaction, and joy for students of all ages. Thank you to our staff who helped support this special trip and create such positive memories for our students
This past Friday, some of our Mather students had a wonderful opportunity to visit the Sensory Park at Lower Harbor in Marquette! Students explored, played, and engaged with the many sensory-friendly activities and experiences throughout the park while enjoying a beautiful day together outdoors.
Experiences like these provide meaningful opportunities for movement, exploration, social interaction, and joy for students of all ages. Thank you to our staff who helped support this special trip and create such positive memories for our students
3rd Grade Fayette Field Trip
Our 3rd graders had an incredible time visiting Historic Fayette last week and stepping back in time to experience local history firsthand! Students explored the historic townsite, learned about life in the iron smelting community, and created memories that will last for years to come.
A huge thank you to our amazing 3rd grade teachers and the many parent volunteers who helped make this such a spectacular field trip to remember. Your support, time, and dedication helped provide an unforgettable learning experience for our students!
Our 3rd graders had an incredible time visiting Historic Fayette last week and stepping back in time to experience local history firsthand! Students explored the historic townsite, learned about life in the iron smelting community, and created memories that will last for years to come.
A huge thank you to our amazing 3rd grade teachers and the many parent volunteers who helped make this such a spectacular field trip to remember. Your support, time, and dedication helped provide an unforgettable learning experience for our students!
GSRP Field Day Fun!
Our preschool students had an amazing time at GSRP Field Day this past Friday enjoying sunshine, bubble blowing, relay races, potato sack races, and lots of laughter with friends!
Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special for our youngest Mustangs. The smiles, teamwork, and excitement made for wonderful memories and a perfect day of fun and learning outdoors!
Our preschool students had an amazing time at GSRP Field Day this past Friday enjoying sunshine, bubble blowing, relay races, potato sack races, and lots of laughter with friends!
Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special for our youngest Mustangs. The smiles, teamwork, and excitement made for wonderful memories and a perfect day of fun and learning outdoors!
Miles for Mather
Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community for continuing the wonderful tradition of Miles for Mather! It has been great seeing our students get outside, stay active, and encourage one another while also contributing funds earned toward our Mather Student Activity Fund.
A special shout out to one student who completed an incredible 23 laps in just 30 minutes ~ approximately 3.5 miles! The event goes through this week. Let's see if anyone can out lap Breckin!!
Thank you to our teachers and staff for helping make this event such a positive experience for our Mather Mustangs!
Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community for continuing the wonderful tradition of Miles for Mather! It has been great seeing our students get outside, stay active, and encourage one another while also contributing funds earned toward our Mather Student Activity Fund.
A special shout out to one student who completed an incredible 23 laps in just 30 minutes ~ approximately 3.5 miles! The event goes through this week. Let's see if anyone can out lap Breckin!!
Thank you to our teachers and staff for helping make this event such a positive experience for our Mather Mustangs!
MPS would like to honor our graduating class of 2026! Congratulations Bailey Tyner!
Bailey Tyner is the daughter of Nicole and Randy Tyner. She has been involved in middle school and varsity sideline and competitive cheerleading and the softball team. She has won a First Team All District Cheerleading award in both 2024 and 2026, a Second Team All District Cheerleading award in 2023, a Second Team All Region Cheerleading award in 2023 and 2026, an MVP award in 2025, and a Coaches Award in 2025. She will also try to help with coaching the Munising cheer teams.
Her favorite high school memory is of Mr. Miles helping her change her tire after it went flat in the school parking lot. Bailey plans to attend Ferris State University to continue her career in cheerleading and pursue a degree in Finance and Accounting.
Bailey Tyner is the daughter of Nicole and Randy Tyner. She has been involved in middle school and varsity sideline and competitive cheerleading and the softball team. She has won a First Team All District Cheerleading award in both 2024 and 2026, a Second Team All District Cheerleading award in 2023, a Second Team All Region Cheerleading award in 2023 and 2026, an MVP award in 2025, and a Coaches Award in 2025. She will also try to help with coaching the Munising cheer teams.
Her favorite high school memory is of Mr. Miles helping her change her tire after it went flat in the school parking lot. Bailey plans to attend Ferris State University to continue her career in cheerleading and pursue a degree in Finance and Accounting.
MPS would like to honor our graduating class of 2026! Congratulations Levi Westcomb!
Levi Westcomb is the son of Kevin and Amy Westcomb. He has been involved in yearbook, National Honor Society, tennis, hockey, and football. He has earned an Academic All State Hockey award and has been on the Honor Roll. He enjoys traveling. His favorite high school memory is of watching a state championship. Levi plans to attend Michigan Technological University to become an engineer.
Levi Westcomb is the son of Kevin and Amy Westcomb. He has been involved in yearbook, National Honor Society, tennis, hockey, and football. He has earned an Academic All State Hockey award and has been on the Honor Roll. He enjoys traveling. His favorite high school memory is of watching a state championship. Levi plans to attend Michigan Technological University to become an engineer.
MPS would like to honor our graduating class of 2026! Congratulations Annabelle Trisch!
Annabelle Trisch is the daughter of Sheila Trisch. During high school she frequently hung out with her friends, painted, and sang. Annabelle currently works at a local coffee shop. Annabelle tries to be a caring person and loves to give back to the community.
Annabelle Trisch is the daughter of Sheila Trisch. During high school she frequently hung out with her friends, painted, and sang. Annabelle currently works at a local coffee shop. Annabelle tries to be a caring person and loves to give back to the community.
