Congratulations to Emma Conklin - Jr NHS Member of the Month!
Reminder, Mather Families!
This Friday, March 20th is our
Dress Like Your Future Self Day!
Students are encouraged to come to school dressed as what they want to be when they grow up- whether that’s a teacher, doctor, athlete, artist, builder, or anything they dream of becoming!
Let’s celebrate our goals, dreams, and bright futures all day long!
Don’t forget-this is also part of our March Reading Month fun!
We can’t wait to see all of the amazing future leaders at Mather!
This Friday, March 20th is our
Dress Like Your Future Self Day!
Students are encouraged to come to school dressed as what they want to be when they grow up- whether that’s a teacher, doctor, athlete, artist, builder, or anything they dream of becoming!
Let’s celebrate our goals, dreams, and bright futures all day long!
Don’t forget-this is also part of our March Reading Month fun!
We can’t wait to see all of the amazing future leaders at Mather!
MPS RECOGNIZES THE GREAT TEAMWORK OF SCHOOL DISTRICT, ALGER CO. ROAD COMMISSION, & THE CITY OF MUNISING DPW!!!
Thanks to our awesome Mustang Maintenance, Custodial, & Transportation Staff for working hard to get the High School and our school buses dug out. We couldn't do it without you! Clearing the 15 foot drift over the south street side entrance was a formidable task. Also some big shout outs to Gerou plowing for their excellent service during this blizzard cleanup and to Dan Carlson, Justen Knutila, Bob Lindbeck and the rest of Road Commission Crew along with Red Anderson, Bob Johns, and the City of Munising DPW Crew. Your tremendously hard work and long hours make it possible for SCHOOL TOMORROW (Thursday, March 19th)! The school crew pictured L-R, Jeff Meyer, Mike Albright, Kevin Westcomb, Chris Bussiere, and Mike Travis.
Family Reading Night & Scholastic Book Fair @ Mather
March 19th. 5:00–7:00 PM
Join us for an evening of:
*Engaging reading activities
* Scholastic Book Fair
*Literacy games & hands-on fun
* Family time centered around reading
~ Special thanks to Ms. Martin & Ms. Berube
and our amazing volunteers for bringing this event to life!
Come celebrate reading with us — it’s going to be a great night!
March 19th. 5:00–7:00 PM
Join us for an evening of:
*Engaging reading activities
* Scholastic Book Fair
*Literacy games & hands-on fun
* Family time centered around reading
~ Special thanks to Ms. Martin & Ms. Berube
and our amazing volunteers for bringing this event to life!
Come celebrate reading with us — it’s going to be a great night!
Mather Student of the Week!
We are proud to recognize Emma, a first-grade student at Mather Elementary, as our Student of the Week! Emma was nominated by our art teacher for her outstanding participation and positive attitude in the classroom.
Emma consistently participates in class discussions, listens carefully, and shows respect for her classmates and classroom materials. She follows directions, stays focused on her work, and always puts forth her best effort. Her creativity and positive attitude help make the art room a wonderful place to learn.
Emma’s favorite subjects in school are math and learning to tell time. Outside of school, she enjoys Girl Scouts, Little Learners, and dance.
Great job, Emma! Keep up the fantastic work. We are proud of you!
We are proud to recognize Emma, a first-grade student at Mather Elementary, as our Student of the Week! Emma was nominated by our art teacher for her outstanding participation and positive attitude in the classroom.
Emma consistently participates in class discussions, listens carefully, and shows respect for her classmates and classroom materials. She follows directions, stays focused on her work, and always puts forth her best effort. Her creativity and positive attitude help make the art room a wonderful place to learn.
Emma’s favorite subjects in school are math and learning to tell time. Outside of school, she enjoys Girl Scouts, Little Learners, and dance.
Great job, Emma! Keep up the fantastic work. We are proud of you!
MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18TH - Due to the blizzard aftermath and continued closure of M28, not expected to open until tomorrow evening. Also, numerous roads throughout the county are not plowed, and Munising City streets and sidewalks still need to be cleared. Many people still have buried vehicles and inaccessible driveways as well as several areas in the district without power. Be careful as you continue to dig out!
MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS CLOSED TOMORROW, TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026 - Due to the ongoing blizzard and impassable roads.
MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS CLOSED TOMORROW MONDAY 3.16.26 - Due to dangerous winter storm conditions including reduced visibility, heavy snow accumulation and high winds, resulting in hazardous travel for the morning and evening commutes.
Mather Elementary Health Fair
Mather Elementary will be hosting a Health Fair on Monday, March 16 from 8:25 AM – 2:30 PM in the school gym. Throughout the day, students will rotate through a variety of stations where community partners will share information and activities focused on health, wellness, nutrition, physical activity, and mental health.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our Mustangs to learn about healthy habits and ways to take care of their bodies and minds.
A big thank you to our community partners and Nurse Amy who help make this event possible and support the well-being of our students!
Mather Elementary will be hosting a Health Fair on Monday, March 16 from 8:25 AM – 2:30 PM in the school gym. Throughout the day, students will rotate through a variety of stations where community partners will share information and activities focused on health, wellness, nutrition, physical activity, and mental health.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our Mustangs to learn about healthy habits and ways to take care of their bodies and minds.
A big thank you to our community partners and Nurse Amy who help make this event possible and support the well-being of our students!
MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED TOMORROW, FRIDAY MARCH 13, 2026 - Due to hazardous travel conditions which are predicted with the incoming winter storm as well as pervasive student and staff illness throughout the district, Munising Public Schools is closed tomorrow, 3.13.26.
Dress Like a Reading Ninja – Stealth Reading Day @ Mather!
This Friday, March 13- Mather students are invited to become Reading Ninjas! Students can dress in ninja-inspired outfits as we practice our stealth reading skills around the school. Throughout the day, classes will sneak in quiet reading time and celebrate the power of books and imagination.
We’re also excited to welcome Rep. Karl Bohnak, who will be visiting on March 13 to spend time reading with our students as part of March Reading Month.
It’s going to be a fun week celebrating reading at Mather, thank you for helping us build excitement around books
This Friday, March 13- Mather students are invited to become Reading Ninjas! Students can dress in ninja-inspired outfits as we practice our stealth reading skills around the school. Throughout the day, classes will sneak in quiet reading time and celebrate the power of books and imagination.
We’re also excited to welcome Rep. Karl Bohnak, who will be visiting on March 13 to spend time reading with our students as part of March Reading Month.
It’s going to be a fun week celebrating reading at Mather, thank you for helping us build excitement around books
Books for Bikes is Back at Mather! Thank you Munising Masons!
We are excited to once again partner with the Munising Masons for our Books for Bikes reading incentive during March Reading Month! Students will have the opportunity to earn entries by reading and showing their STANG pride. Forms will be sent home with students by their teachers.
At the end of the program, four lucky Mather students will win brand new bikes and helmets!
Forms will be sent home with students, so families can help track reading at home and support this fun literacy challenge.
A big thank you to the Munising Masons for supporting reading and helping inspire our Mustangs to keep turning the pages!
We are excited to once again partner with the Munising Masons for our Books for Bikes reading incentive during March Reading Month! Students will have the opportunity to earn entries by reading and showing their STANG pride. Forms will be sent home with students by their teachers.
At the end of the program, four lucky Mather students will win brand new bikes and helmets!
Forms will be sent home with students, so families can help track reading at home and support this fun literacy challenge.
A big thank you to the Munising Masons for supporting reading and helping inspire our Mustangs to keep turning the pages!
Please join us Friday at Gallery Coffee for a great evening of music and silent auctions that support our muusic department!
The Mustangs are looking for a JV Boys Basketball Coach! Come be a part of our team!! Apply today!
MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL DISMISS STUDENTS EARLY TODAY, WEDNESDAY (3.11.26) AT 11:00/11:15AM DUE TO THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL AND HIGHEST WINDS FOR THE WINTER STORM PREDICTED THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
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 early as buses will be running their normal routes.
Mather Elementary Reminder for Families
Winter weather can still stick around through April and even early May, so please continue sending students to school with snow pants, boots, hats, gloves, and warm jackets. Having the proper gear helps ensure students stay warm, dry, and comfortable while enjoying outdoor recess.
We are also seeing a high number of illnesses circulating in the school. To help keep everyone healthy and prevent the spread of illness, please remember that students must be fever-free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school.
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn. We appreciate your partnership!
Winter weather can still stick around through April and even early May, so please continue sending students to school with snow pants, boots, hats, gloves, and warm jackets. Having the proper gear helps ensure students stay warm, dry, and comfortable while enjoying outdoor recess.
We are also seeing a high number of illnesses circulating in the school. To help keep everyone healthy and prevent the spread of illness, please remember that students must be fever-free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school.
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn. We appreciate your partnership!
Munising Public Schools Preschool Screening
Do you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old by September 1, 2026? Preschool screening is an important first step in supporting your child’s growth and development before kindergarten.
Screenings check areas such as:
✔ Large motor skills
✔ Fine motor skills
✔ Speech and language
✔ Hearing and vision
✔ Concept development
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Alger Parks & Recreation Gym
413 Maple St., Munising, MI
📞 To schedule an appointment:
Munising Public Schools – (906) 387-2102
or
Marquette-Alger RESA – (906) 458-5413
Early screening helps ensure every child gets the best possible start before entering kindergarten.
Do you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old by September 1, 2026? Preschool screening is an important first step in supporting your child’s growth and development before kindergarten.
Screenings check areas such as:
✔ Large motor skills
✔ Fine motor skills
✔ Speech and language
✔ Hearing and vision
✔ Concept development
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Alger Parks & Recreation Gym
413 Maple St., Munising, MI
📞 To schedule an appointment:
Munising Public Schools – (906) 387-2102
or
Marquette-Alger RESA – (906) 458-5413
Early screening helps ensure every child gets the best possible start before entering kindergarten.
Help show our educators some love!
Congratulations to Avery and his parents!
Mather Student of the Week: Hurshel Storm
Congratulations to Hurshel Storm, our Student of the Week at Mather Elementary! Hurshel is a third grader in Mrs. Bogater’s class and the son of Kyle and Amanda Storm. Nominated by Ms. Via, Hurshel is known for his enthusiasm in class, asking great questions, and always doing his best on his work. He is also a helpful classmate who often stays behind to help clean up.
Great job, Hurshel — keep up the great work!
Congratulations to Hurshel Storm, our Student of the Week at Mather Elementary! Hurshel is a third grader in Mrs. Bogater’s class and the son of Kyle and Amanda Storm. Nominated by Ms. Via, Hurshel is known for his enthusiasm in class, asking great questions, and always doing his best on his work. He is also a helpful classmate who often stays behind to help clean up.
Great job, Hurshel — keep up the great work!
