Just a reminder that performances begin tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12! We are excited to celebrate a day filled with music, creativity, and student talent.
While you’re here for the concert, don’t forget to stop by and check out the amazing K-12 Student Art Show featuring artwork from our talented students!
We can’t wait to see everyone there — Go Mather Mustangs! Thank you Mrs. Gaunt & Ms. Sontag- Long for all your hard work and dedication.
From finding 3 Declans, 4 Amelias and 3 Noras… to creating secret handshakes, silly dances, hallway challenges, and unforgettable moments of laughter - our students and staff fully embraced the fun during Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week!
What started as a few silly challenges quickly turned into a week filled with teamwork, smiles, school spirit, and memories our students will be talking about for a long time. Watching teachers and students laugh together, encourage one another, and step outside their comfort zones reminded us just how special the Mather community truly is.
Thank you to our incredible teachers and staff for being such great sports and for everything you do each and every day for our students.
And thank you to our amazing Student Leadership Team for delivering treats and appreciation throughout the week!
Jacob Holmes-Niven is the son of Gabriel Niven and Jennifer Holmes. He has been a member of the football and wrestling teams. Jacob plans to join the local workforce after graduation.
Kristin Joyner is the daughter of Charlie and Starr Rasmussen. She has been a member of the volleyball, softball, track, basketball, and competitive cheer teams. She has received both an honorable mention and a Second Team All Conference award for softball. Her favorite high school memory is of her and her sister playing softball together. Kristin plans to pursue a nursing degree at Bay College.
Natalie Hermann is the daughter of Mark Hermann and Stephanie Graves. She is drawn to intense, meaningful things but really craves a simple, calm life. She has been an active member of Youth in Government, the sideline cheer team, Drama Club, Robotics, and the Yearbook. Her favorite high school memory is of any time she has spent in the art room. Natalie plans to attend Bay College to become an art teacher.
Caiden Curtis is the son of Randy Curtis & Dana Steinhoff. He has been involved in basketball, tennis & track and has been on the honor roll throughout high school. Caiden plans to attend trades school focusing on electrical work.
Tristin Hauler is the daughter of Renee Dowd and Jason Hauler. She has been a member of the volleyball and track teams, as well as the honor roll. Her favorite high school memory is of prom her junior year. Tristan plans to attend Central Michigan University to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Internal Relations and become an investigative journalist.
Damion Hase is the son of Bill Hase and Victoria Nava. He has been a member of the football and wrestling teams. His favorite high school memory is of his ninth grade woods and metals class. Damion plans to complete an apprenticeship and become a local 8 iron worker.
MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS EXPRESSES GRATITUDE TO THE COMMUNITY & RESIDENTS OF MUNISING - On behalf of the Board, Administration, Staff, & Students, we are very thankful and proud of our community and honored by its support and commitment to its children and the future of the school district. We can sleep easier knowing that soon the district will be able to make facilities and equipment upgrades to Mather and the MSHS that will improve the learning and teaching environment and provide for a safer and more comfortable experience for students and staff. We are also thankful for the army of helpers on the staff and in the community that made this fourth sinking fund attempt the charm. We recognize that the economy is having an impact on everyone at this time with respect to fuel costs, food costs, and other daily living expenses, so your sacrifice through taxation is meaningful and greatly appreciated. As project planning and bidding processes begin this summer and extend into the fall, the Board and Administration will seek input and will publicly share the anticipated costs and estimated timelines to completion of the various construction projects. Current planned projects to repair Nebel Track and associated drainage systems at Mustang Stadium will break ground the week of June 1st and the long standing roof and drainage issues impacting the MSHS and the Public Library will officially begin the week of June 8th. The Track & Drainage repair project is funded through a $180K SETSEG insurance settlement relative to flash flooding that occurred in April of 2025 and the Library/Drainage Repair Project at an estimated cost of $400K is being funded by the generous donation of the late Rose Peters a long standing community member. Once repairs have been made to the Library/MSHS there will be a dedication ceremony to honor Ms. Peters for her donation with signage. IT IS A GREAT DAY TO BE A MUSTANG! THANK YOU MUNISING :-)
Wheel of (Not So) Misfortune – Teacher Appreciation Fun!
Some of our amazing Mather teachers dressed up like their students today & took a spin on the Wheel of (Not So) Misfortune… and let’s just say—their fate was sealed!
Mrs. Johnson (2nd Grade) was challenged to bring back 3 Declans in 3 minutes… and with the help of her students, she crushed it in 1 minute 33 seconds! (Two Declans were in the same class;)
Mrs. VanBuren (Kindergarten) had to hum 3 different tunes and get her students to guess them correctly- challenge accepted and completed!
Mr. Johnson- our other 2nd grade teacher- was sent on a mission to find 4 other Johnsons in the building in 4 minutes… and with teamwork, he completed it in 2 minutes 41 seconds!
The laughter, teamwork, and school spirit were unmatched. What a fun way to celebrate our incredible staff!
Thank you, Mather teachers, for bringing the energy, joy, and heart every single day
MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITIES PICS OF THE WEEK - VOTE TODAY, TUESDAY 5/5 ON THE SINKING FUND BALLOT PROPOSAL. POLLS REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8:00PM THIS EVENING. VOTE TODAY!
Adia Hallford is the daughter of Shandy St. Martin and Daven Hallford. She has been involved in the school’s band and Drama Club. Her favorite high school memory is of filming a Backyardigans video for Mrs. Gaynor’s class. Adia plans to take a gap year after graduating before attending cosmetology school.
Layla Gould is the daughter of Travis Gould and Malana Langley. She has participated in the school’s poetry and individual art programs. She has been a member of the school newspaper and Youth in Government. Layla wants to enter the workforce after high school.
Mather families, we are excited to celebrate our 5th grade students as they complete the D.A.R.E. program!
Friday, May 8
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM
📍 Mather Elementary
Parents and families are warmly invited to attend and help us recognize our students for their hard work, commitment, and growth throughout this important program.
We are so proud of our 5th graders and all they have accomplished!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support our Poetry Night! What an incredible evening filled with creativity, courage, and student voice.
Our young poets truly shined as they shared their words, stories, and talents. We are so proud of each student who participated—you inspired us all!
Thank you to our families, staff, and community members for showing up, encouraging our students, and helping make the night so special. Your support means everything.
A special thank you to the Dolaskie family and Gallery Coffee for hosting us and creating such a welcoming space for our students to shine.
And a huge shoutout to Mrs. Wing, Ms. Martin, and Ms. Amy for all of your help in making this event such a success—we appreciate you!
Mather is full of talent, heart, and creativity!
