This serves as a friendly reminder that on all student half (1/2) days, dismissal times for the Middle-High School are at 12:00pm and for Mather Elementary it is 12:15pm. The half days scheduled for this year are today (10/22), tomorrow (10/23), next Friday (10/31) and Friday, June 5th.
Wednesday, October 22
½ Day of School (12:15 PM dismissal)
Conferences: 1:00–3:30 PM
Thursday, October 23
½ Day of School (12:15 PM dismissal)
Conferences: 5:00–7:00 PM
K–3: Conferences are scheduled with your child’s teacher.
Grades 4–5: Drop-in during the conference times (no appointment needed).
Thank you for partnering with us—see you at Mather Elementary!
The MSHS follow the opposite schedule:)
There will only be 3 Bus Routes this afternoon due to a bus driver transporting an athletic team. There will be NO Turtle Bus this afternoon. Please refer to the revised routes below for this afternoon. Afternoon drop-off times may be a little later than usual. For questions, please contact Bus Driver Coordinator, Jeff Meyer at jeff.meyer@mps-up.com.
MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS CELEBRATES OUR TWO AMAZING PRINCIPALS - As part of National Principals' Month, please join us in honoring our two very hard working, caring, intelligent, and most deserving principals. Nicole Lasak, Munising Middle-High School Principal has served the district with excellence for 5 years as an administrator. Shannon DeFrancesco, Mather Elementary Principal has served the district with excellence for 2 years as an administrator. We are very proud of them both and our students, staff, and community are better for their efforts!
Mather Elementary's 3rd grade after-school tutoring is canceled next Tuesday, October 21. Please make alternate after-school plans for your child. Tutoring will resume on the next scheduled date.
Questions? Contact the school office. Thank you!
If your child missed picture day or needs a new photo, this is their chance. Order online and use code F2510OFF for 10% off.
EXCITING NEWS: MPS HIRES 4TH BUS DRIVER & RETURNS TO 4 BUS ROUTES BEGINNING TUESDAY, 10.14.25.
Please help us in welcoming certified bus driver, Chris Bussiere to our Transportation Team. Chris has recently completed all federal, state, and district training and will be taking over the new Camel (AuTrain) bus route. We are very happy that by adding back a 4th route, hour students will spend less time in transit, later morning pick up times and earlier afternoon drop-off times, and will ride on less crowded school buses. Please refer to the new schedule which is also posted here on Facebook and on the district's website under Live Feed. The hunt is currently on for another driver as one of our current drivers is likely retiring in June. If interested becoming a driver, or you have any other questions, please contact Jeff Meyer, Bus Driver Coordinator at jeff.meyer@mps-up.com.
💚Mather Elementary Reminder:
Mental Health Day is Tomorrow — Friday, October 10th- Wear GREEN!
Hey Mather Mustangs! Tomorrow is Mental Health Day. Let’s all wear GREEN to show we care about our feelings and each other.
Show your STANG heart:
S — Stay Safe: Use calm bodies and words; ask an adult for help when you need it.
T — Take Responsibility: Use your coping tools—deep breaths, a drink of water, quiet space.
A — Act with Kindness: Give a compliment, share a smile, invite someone to play.
N — Never Give Up: Big feelings happen—keep trying your strategies until you feel better.
G — Give Respect: Listen when others talk and include everyone.
Try one tomorrow:
3 deep breaths before lunch
3 kind words to classmates
1 invitation to someone new at recess
Thanks for making Mather a caring place for everyone. Wear GREEN and show your STANG heart! 💚
