MATHER ELEMENTARY FACILITIES PICS OF THE WEEK (APRIL 20) - VOTE MAY 5, 2026 ON THE MPS SINKING FUND BALLOT PROPOSAL. "Did you know that boilers at Mather are 33 years old which is 13 years beyond the life span rating. Since the boilers are analog (not computerized) they must be monitored and adjusted daily by hand and parts are incredibly difficult to find and often must be ordered from E-bay. Did you know that some portions of Mather still employ the use of knob and tube wiring. K&T wiring which is uninsurable in the residential setting, is an obsolete, early 1900s electrical system consisting of single-strand copper wires, ceramic knobs, and protective tubes. Did you know that some rooms and spaces at Mather are no longer usable due to the presence of leaking water which sustains moisture and mold. Did you know that Mather does NOT have functioning ventilation which was decommissioned in 1993? There is no fresh air exchange at Mather and the lack of fresh oxygenated air is known to impact the learning and health of students and staff. Learn more at https://munisingmi.sites.thrillshare.com/o/munising-public-schools/page/sinking-fund-2026
Congratulations to Landyn and his family!
Congratulations to Allie and her parents! Your Mather community is so proud of you!
STANG Citizenship Shined Today at Mather!
We are so proud of our students for living out our STANG expectations each and every day!
Cason L. reached the AR 500 Point Club and celebrated with a special pizza party in the principal’s office, where he invited his friend Everest to join the fun! A big thank you to Mrs. Berube for celebrating with us as well!
Wren K. earned a Book Vending Machine token for demonstrating Taking Responsibility and Showing Respect by picking up trash on the 3rd grade floor- without being asked. What an awesome example of leadership and kindness!
These moments are what STANG pride is all about! Keep it up, Mustangs!
We are so proud of our students for living out our STANG expectations each and every day!
Cason L. reached the AR 500 Point Club and celebrated with a special pizza party in the principal’s office, where he invited his friend Everest to join the fun! A big thank you to Mrs. Berube for celebrating with us as well!
Wren K. earned a Book Vending Machine token for demonstrating Taking Responsibility and Showing Respect by picking up trash on the 3rd grade floor- without being asked. What an awesome example of leadership and kindness!
These moments are what STANG pride is all about! Keep it up, Mustangs!
Mather Sends Off Mr. Ethan!
Today, Mather Elementary took over a block of Elm Avenue as our students ran alongside Mr. Ethan to give him a proper send-off for the Boston Marathon!
The energy, excitement, and support from our students and staff were incredible- what a powerful way to show our STANG pride and cheer on one of our very own!
Good luck, Mr. Ethan- we are cheering you on every step of the way!
Tune in Monday around 9:00AM , Heat 1, BIB# 1495.
Special shout out to our Mather Student Leadership Team who helped organize the event!!!
Mather Elementary Kindergarten Round-Up Screening!
We are excited to welcome our future Mather Mustangs!
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 27
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Alger Parks & Recreation Department Gym
This event is a Kindergarten Screening for students entering Kindergarten this fall. During this time, our team will work one-on-one with your child to learn more about their skills and help ensure a successful start to the school year.
Eligibility:
Students must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026.
(Children turning 5 between September 2–December 1 may qualify with a waiver.)
📞 Please call the school office 906-387-2102 to schedule your child’s screening appointment and pick up an enrollment packet ahead of time.
Please bring (if available):
Birth certificate
Immunization records
Any relevant paperwork
We can’t wait to meet our newest Mustangs and begin this exciting journey together!
We are excited to welcome our future Mather Mustangs!
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 27
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Alger Parks & Recreation Department Gym
This event is a Kindergarten Screening for students entering Kindergarten this fall. During this time, our team will work one-on-one with your child to learn more about their skills and help ensure a successful start to the school year.
Eligibility:
Students must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026.
(Children turning 5 between September 2–December 1 may qualify with a waiver.)
📞 Please call the school office 906-387-2102 to schedule your child’s screening appointment and pick up an enrollment packet ahead of time.
Please bring (if available):
Birth certificate
Immunization records
Any relevant paperwork
We can’t wait to meet our newest Mustangs and begin this exciting journey together!
Save the date for our upcoming graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 being held at the Munising High School Gymnasium!
Mather Mustangs — Let’s Show Our Pride!
Tomorrow is our Send-Off for Mr. Ethan!
Don’t forget to wear ORANGE & RED to show your support as he prepares to run the Boston Marathon!
To celebrate, Mather students and staff will join him for a short one-block “send-off run” in front of the school to show our support!
Want to follow along on race day?
Monday, April 20, 2026
Heat 1, Corral 1
Approx. Start Time: 10:00 AM
Bib Number: 1495
We are so proud of you, Mr. Ethan - Mather is cheering you on every step of the way!
Tomorrow is our Send-Off for Mr. Ethan!
Don’t forget to wear ORANGE & RED to show your support as he prepares to run the Boston Marathon!
To celebrate, Mather students and staff will join him for a short one-block “send-off run” in front of the school to show our support!
Want to follow along on race day?
Monday, April 20, 2026
Heat 1, Corral 1
Approx. Start Time: 10:00 AM
Bib Number: 1495
We are so proud of you, Mr. Ethan - Mather is cheering you on every step of the way!
MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS SEEKING A SECONDARY (6-12) MATHEMATICS TEACHER TO BEGIN LATE AUGUST 2026. Interested individuals should promptly apply to the posting below. This posting can also be found on our website at https://munisingmi.sites.thrillshare.com/o/munising-public-schools/page/employment-opportunities.
Mather Q3 Awards Assembly Celebration!
What an incredible morning celebrating our students at Mather Elementary! Our Q3 Awards Assembly was filled with energy, pride, and recognition of the amazing hard work happening in our classrooms every day.
We kicked things off with a fun Balloon Through the Hula Hoop Challenge, bringing smiles and excitement to start the celebration!
STANG Citizen Recognition
We proudly honored students who exemplify our STANG expectations:
Indi Holley
Bryson Miller-Maki
Josh Mattson
Jack Conklin
Nora Storm
Stella Bishop (All 5 STANGS!)
Academic Achievements
We celebrated student success in:
Reflex Math (fluency and growth)
i-Ready (math and reading growth)
Accelerated Reader (including our 250, 350, & 500 point clubs!)
Bike Giveaway Celebration!
A huge THANK YOU to the Munising Masons for donating beautiful bikes what an incredible incentive for our students! Congratulations to our winners:
Karsen, Amora, Evie, and Loki!
STANG Card Drawing
Students were also selected to receive gold tokens for our Book Vending Machine, celebrating their positive behavior and hard work!
We also look forward to cheering on Mr. Ethan as he runs the Boston Marathon-don’t forget to wear red and orange this Friday!
We are so proud of our Mather students for their growth, effort, and the way they live out STANG pride every single day. Keep it up, Mustangs!
What an incredible morning celebrating our students at Mather Elementary! Our Q3 Awards Assembly was filled with energy, pride, and recognition of the amazing hard work happening in our classrooms every day.
We kicked things off with a fun Balloon Through the Hula Hoop Challenge, bringing smiles and excitement to start the celebration!
STANG Citizen Recognition
We proudly honored students who exemplify our STANG expectations:
Indi Holley
Bryson Miller-Maki
Josh Mattson
Jack Conklin
Nora Storm
Stella Bishop (All 5 STANGS!)
Academic Achievements
We celebrated student success in:
Reflex Math (fluency and growth)
i-Ready (math and reading growth)
Accelerated Reader (including our 250, 350, & 500 point clubs!)
Bike Giveaway Celebration!
A huge THANK YOU to the Munising Masons for donating beautiful bikes what an incredible incentive for our students! Congratulations to our winners:
Karsen, Amora, Evie, and Loki!
STANG Card Drawing
Students were also selected to receive gold tokens for our Book Vending Machine, celebrating their positive behavior and hard work!
We also look forward to cheering on Mr. Ethan as he runs the Boston Marathon-don’t forget to wear red and orange this Friday!
We are so proud of our Mather students for their growth, effort, and the way they live out STANG pride every single day. Keep it up, Mustangs!
Jeff Veley Visits Middle & High School Students
Today, our middle and high school students also had the opportunity to learn from Jeff Veley, who delivered a powerful message focused on resilience, conflict resolution, and personal responsibility.
Drawing from his own life experiences, Jeff helped students understand how to:
✔️ Manage emotions in challenging situations
✔️ Respond to conflict without escalating it
✔️ Build confidence and mental strength
✔️ Shift their mindset to take away the “power” from negativity
His message emphasized that reacting with anger often makes situations worse, while choosing calmness and respect can change outcomes and relationships.
Through real-life examples and relatable strategies, students were encouraged to take ownership of their actions, support one another, and develop the skills needed to navigate social challenges both in and out of school.
Today, our middle and high school students also had the opportunity to learn from Jeff Veley, who delivered a powerful message focused on resilience, conflict resolution, and personal responsibility.
Drawing from his own life experiences, Jeff helped students understand how to:
✔️ Manage emotions in challenging situations
✔️ Respond to conflict without escalating it
✔️ Build confidence and mental strength
✔️ Shift their mindset to take away the “power” from negativity
His message emphasized that reacting with anger often makes situations worse, while choosing calmness and respect can change outcomes and relationships.
Through real-life examples and relatable strategies, students were encouraged to take ownership of their actions, support one another, and develop the skills needed to navigate social challenges both in and out of school.
Mather Elementary Welcomes Jeff Veley!
Today, we had the opportunity to welcome Jeff Veley to Mather Elementary for an engaging and meaningful assembly!
Students were fully engaged through a fun mix of music, humor, and interactive activities while learning important life skills. Jeff focused on helping students understand how to:
~ Handle difficult situations
~ Respond to unkind behavior with confidence
~Use kindness as a powerful tool
~ Build inner strength and resilience
He introduced simple, easy-to-remember strategies- like his “Peace Sign” approach- that help students stay in control of their emotions and solve problems in positive ways.
It was an impactful experience that connected directly to our STANG expectations and helped empower students to be leaders who choose kindness every day!
Today, we had the opportunity to welcome Jeff Veley to Mather Elementary for an engaging and meaningful assembly!
Students were fully engaged through a fun mix of music, humor, and interactive activities while learning important life skills. Jeff focused on helping students understand how to:
~ Handle difficult situations
~ Respond to unkind behavior with confidence
~Use kindness as a powerful tool
~ Build inner strength and resilience
He introduced simple, easy-to-remember strategies- like his “Peace Sign” approach- that help students stay in control of their emotions and solve problems in positive ways.
It was an impactful experience that connected directly to our STANG expectations and helped empower students to be leaders who choose kindness every day!
Join us for night of family fun, sponsored by the Munising High School Key Club! Tickets will be on sale at the door.
Please find the April Pony Express posted here and in the News section of our school website.
Congratulations to Aubree and her parents!
Mather is Supporting Mr. Ethan as he runs the Boston Marathon!
We are excited to celebrate Mr. Ethan Nachazel throughout this week as he prepares to run the Boston Marathon on April 20th!
On Friday, April 17th, students and staff are encouraged to show their support by wearing red and orange (just like him) as we cheer him on before race day!
This is a wonderful opportunity to model perseverance, goal-setting, and determination- qualities we strive to build every day at Mather.
We encourage our Mather families to tune in and watch the marathon on April 20th in support of Mr. Ethan. Be sure to look for him- his runner number is #1495!
Let’s show him how proud we are!
We are excited to celebrate Mr. Ethan Nachazel throughout this week as he prepares to run the Boston Marathon on April 20th!
On Friday, April 17th, students and staff are encouraged to show their support by wearing red and orange (just like him) as we cheer him on before race day!
This is a wonderful opportunity to model perseverance, goal-setting, and determination- qualities we strive to build every day at Mather.
We encourage our Mather families to tune in and watch the marathon on April 20th in support of Mr. Ethan. Be sure to look for him- his runner number is #1495!
Let’s show him how proud we are!
Special Guest Coming to Mather!
We are excited to welcome Jeff Veley to Mather Elementary this Monday afternoon!
Jeff brings an interactive and fun assembly that includes humor, music, and storytelling, while sharing an important message about kindness, respect, and standing up for others.
Through his presentation, students will learn:
- How to handle difficult situations
- The importance of treating others with kindness
- Ways to be a positive leader and friend
- How to stay strong and never give up
His message connects directly to our STANG expectations and helps students build the skills they need to create a safe and supportive school community.
We are looking forward to a meaningful and memorable experience for all of our students!
We are excited to welcome Jeff Veley to Mather Elementary this Monday afternoon!
Jeff brings an interactive and fun assembly that includes humor, music, and storytelling, while sharing an important message about kindness, respect, and standing up for others.
Through his presentation, students will learn:
- How to handle difficult situations
- The importance of treating others with kindness
- Ways to be a positive leader and friend
- How to stay strong and never give up
His message connects directly to our STANG expectations and helps students build the skills they need to create a safe and supportive school community.
We are looking forward to a meaningful and memorable experience for all of our students!
We are proud to celebrate Hope Betcher as Mather Elementary's Student of the Week!
Hope, a third-grade student, nominated for her hard work and positive contributions at Mather. She is the daughter of Dan and Heather Betcher.
Way to go, Hope! Keep up the great work, we are so proud of you!
Hope, a third-grade student, nominated for her hard work and positive contributions at Mather. She is the daughter of Dan and Heather Betcher.
Way to go, Hope! Keep up the great work, we are so proud of you!
State Leadership Visit at Mather Elementary Today!
We were honored to welcome State Representatives Prestin and Bohnak, along with Senator McBroom, to Mather Elementary today!
During their visit, they toured our building while Superintendent Travis, School Board members Lara Bender and John Carr, and Head of Maintenance Mike Albright led the way. This provided an opportunity to showcase the many strengths of our school community while also highlighting the significant facility needs and necessary upgrades that will help ensure a safe, functional, and modern learning environment for our students.
Our 4th and 5th Grade Student Leadership Team- Simon, Jake, Henry, Stella, Nora, Hadley, Warren, Jayden, and Petra- did an outstanding job preparing for the visit. From creating welcoming signs to organizing the lobby, they ensured our guests felt the strong sense of pride that defines Mather.
A special thank you to our 2nd Quarter All-Star STANG Citizens: Audrey G., Charli K., Wayland H., Havana G., Kenzie C., and Jonah C.,-who with our Student Leadership Team warmly welcomed our guests and confidently shared how we live our STANG expectations each day.
We are incredibly proud of how our students represented Mather and our entire school community today!
We were honored to welcome State Representatives Prestin and Bohnak, along with Senator McBroom, to Mather Elementary today!
During their visit, they toured our building while Superintendent Travis, School Board members Lara Bender and John Carr, and Head of Maintenance Mike Albright led the way. This provided an opportunity to showcase the many strengths of our school community while also highlighting the significant facility needs and necessary upgrades that will help ensure a safe, functional, and modern learning environment for our students.
Our 4th and 5th Grade Student Leadership Team- Simon, Jake, Henry, Stella, Nora, Hadley, Warren, Jayden, and Petra- did an outstanding job preparing for the visit. From creating welcoming signs to organizing the lobby, they ensured our guests felt the strong sense of pride that defines Mather.
A special thank you to our 2nd Quarter All-Star STANG Citizens: Audrey G., Charli K., Wayland H., Havana G., Kenzie C., and Jonah C.,-who with our Student Leadership Team warmly welcomed our guests and confidently shared how we live our STANG expectations each day.
We are incredibly proud of how our students represented Mather and our entire school community today!
Big Moment at Mather!
We are so proud to celebrate an exciting milestone at Mather Elementary. Our students earned over 1,000 STANG Cards, making it possible to purchase our brand new Book Vending Machine!
This achievement reflects the incredible ways our students demonstrate what it means to:
Stay Safe
Take Responsibility
Act with Kindness
Never Give Up
Give Respect
A special shoutout goes to Joseph Palomaki (4th grade), who was the very first student to earn a special token and select a book from the machine!
Joseph showed what it truly means to “Never Give Up” through his dedication to excellent home row typing practice in Mrs. Martin’s class. His hard work and perseverance made him a role model for all!
A big thank you to Mrs. Berube, our librarian, who had the honor of presenting Joseph with his coin- what a special moment for our school community!
Way to go, Joseph -and way to go, Mather students!
We are so proud to celebrate an exciting milestone at Mather Elementary. Our students earned over 1,000 STANG Cards, making it possible to purchase our brand new Book Vending Machine!
This achievement reflects the incredible ways our students demonstrate what it means to:
Stay Safe
Take Responsibility
Act with Kindness
Never Give Up
Give Respect
A special shoutout goes to Joseph Palomaki (4th grade), who was the very first student to earn a special token and select a book from the machine!
Joseph showed what it truly means to “Never Give Up” through his dedication to excellent home row typing practice in Mrs. Martin’s class. His hard work and perseverance made him a role model for all!
A big thank you to Mrs. Berube, our librarian, who had the honor of presenting Joseph with his coin- what a special moment for our school community!
Way to go, Joseph -and way to go, Mather students!
