We are happy to be hosting our Volleyball District Semi-Final Game tomorrow at 6pm vs. Rapid River! All tickets must be purchased at:https://gofan.co/event/5193456?schoolId=MI19267. Come out and support our girls!
Congratulations to our Skyline Central Conference Volleyball Award Winners!
Mather Elementary's Student of the Wee is Ezamae Lee-Bliss
Nominated by Mrs. Johnson — Ezamae is kind, helpful, and always smiling!
She loves writing, roller skating, hockey, and dreams of becoming a doctor.
Nominated by Mrs. Johnson — Ezamae is kind, helpful, and always smiling!
She loves writing, roller skating, hockey, and dreams of becoming a doctor.
Congratulations to Juliana and her parents!
Halloween at Mather Elementary!
What a spooktacular day! The weather held out perfectly for our Halloween Parade, and we couldn’t have asked for a better morning. A huge thank you to Mrs. Gaunt and the 8th Grade Band for their phenomenal performance—their festive tunes were the perfect treat after students had showed off their creative costumes!
Our 1st and 2nd graders brought extra smiles to the community with a special visit to the Manor, where they shared Halloween cheer with residents.
Throughout the day, classrooms were filled with laughter, crafts, games, and plenty of treats. And of course—the Minions (and Gru!) seemed to invade Mather with mischief and fun!
Thank you to our staff, families, and volunteers for making today’s celebration so memorable. Our Mustangs sure know how to make Halloween a treat!
Remember to Stay Safe while Trick or Treating tonight!!
What a spooktacular day! The weather held out perfectly for our Halloween Parade, and we couldn’t have asked for a better morning. A huge thank you to Mrs. Gaunt and the 8th Grade Band for their phenomenal performance—their festive tunes were the perfect treat after students had showed off their creative costumes!
Our 1st and 2nd graders brought extra smiles to the community with a special visit to the Manor, where they shared Halloween cheer with residents.
Throughout the day, classrooms were filled with laughter, crafts, games, and plenty of treats. And of course—the Minions (and Gru!) seemed to invade Mather with mischief and fun!
Thank you to our staff, families, and volunteers for making today’s celebration so memorable. Our Mustangs sure know how to make Halloween a treat!
Remember to Stay Safe while Trick or Treating tonight!!
Thank You, Munising Rotary Club!
We are incredibly grateful to the Munising Rotary Club for their generous donation of document cameras to Mather Elementary! These tools are already making a big impact in our classrooms — helping students share their thinking, explain their work, and learn from one another.
Our 4th graders are pictured here using the document camera to demonstrate their math assignments and explain how they solved their problems.
Thank you, Rotary Club, for supporting hands-on learning and helping our students shine!
We are incredibly grateful to the Munising Rotary Club for their generous donation of document cameras to Mather Elementary! These tools are already making a big impact in our classrooms — helping students share their thinking, explain their work, and learn from one another.
Our 4th graders are pictured here using the document camera to demonstrate their math assignments and explain how they solved their problems.
Thank you, Rotary Club, for supporting hands-on learning and helping our students shine!
First Grade Fun at the Corn Maze!
Mrs. LaFlamme, Mrs. Murk and our first graders had a spectacular time on their field trip to the corn maze yesterday! Students explored winding paths, enjoyed fall activities, and made wonderful memories with their classmates and teachers.
A big thank you to our staff and parent chaperones for helping make this adventure safe, fun, and full of smiles!
Mrs. LaFlamme, Mrs. Murk and our first graders had a spectacular time on their field trip to the corn maze yesterday! Students explored winding paths, enjoyed fall activities, and made wonderful memories with their classmates and teachers.
A big thank you to our staff and parent chaperones for helping make this adventure safe, fun, and full of smiles!
The Middle School Boys Basketball game scheduled for Tuesday, November 4th at 5:30 pm will NOW be held at Munising High School!
Congratulations to our 2025 Great Lakes 8 Football Conference Award Winners!
Congratulations to Sierra and her parents!
Our MHSAA District Volleyball bracket has been released and we will be hosting at least one game next Wednesday, November 5th at 6pm. Hope you can come out and support our girls! Tickets will have to be purchased through gofan.co.
Mather Elementary's Student of the Week
Evin Klich — 4th Grade
Nominated by Mrs. Kelto
“Evin is kind, hard-working, and helpful. She advocates for herself and others and is a model of perseverance.”
Favorite Subject: Math
Hobbies: Basketball, ice skating, flag football, and time with friends & cousins.
Congratulations, Evin! #STANGStrong
Evin Klich — 4th Grade
Nominated by Mrs. Kelto
“Evin is kind, hard-working, and helpful. She advocates for herself and others and is a model of perseverance.”
Favorite Subject: Math
Hobbies: Basketball, ice skating, flag football, and time with friends & cousins.
Congratulations, Evin! #STANGStrong
🌺 Literacy Luau Celebration at Mather Elementary!
This past Friday, Mather Elementary was transformed into a tropical reading adventure during our Literacy Luau!
A huge thank you to Melissa & Jason Beurbe-Brisson for their incredible creativity, leadership, and heart in bringing this event to life. Their vision turned our school day into a joyful celebration of reading, connection, and fun.
We’re also deeply grateful to all of the wonderful volunteers who made the day run so smoothly — Megan Hill, Hannah Maki, Tricia Valiquette, Mallory Mason-Bates, Anna Campbell, Kyley & Kadynce DeFrancesco, -Olivia Lester, Addison Marceau, Valerie Johnson, Kelsey from NMU,- Kalee Martin, Amy Johnson, and Ethan Nachazel.
A special thank you to the middle school basketball team — Braylin Calhoun, Logan Oas, Wyatt Gould, and Caleb Valiquette — for jumping in to help with teardown at the end of the day.
🌺 Honorable Mention: Congratulations to Karsyn Wymer (5th grade) for winning Best Hawaiian Outfit — your Luau spirit shined bright!
Thanks to everyone’s efforts, students spent the day rotating through themed literacy stations, playing games, and enjoying hands-on learning experiences. It was a beautiful day of literacy, laughter, and community. 🌺
This past Friday, Mather Elementary was transformed into a tropical reading adventure during our Literacy Luau!
A huge thank you to Melissa & Jason Beurbe-Brisson for their incredible creativity, leadership, and heart in bringing this event to life. Their vision turned our school day into a joyful celebration of reading, connection, and fun.
We’re also deeply grateful to all of the wonderful volunteers who made the day run so smoothly — Megan Hill, Hannah Maki, Tricia Valiquette, Mallory Mason-Bates, Anna Campbell, Kyley & Kadynce DeFrancesco, -Olivia Lester, Addison Marceau, Valerie Johnson, Kelsey from NMU,- Kalee Martin, Amy Johnson, and Ethan Nachazel.
A special thank you to the middle school basketball team — Braylin Calhoun, Logan Oas, Wyatt Gould, and Caleb Valiquette — for jumping in to help with teardown at the end of the day.
🌺 Honorable Mention: Congratulations to Karsyn Wymer (5th grade) for winning Best Hawaiian Outfit — your Luau spirit shined bright!
Thanks to everyone’s efforts, students spent the day rotating through themed literacy stations, playing games, and enjoying hands-on learning experiences. It was a beautiful day of literacy, laughter, and community. 🌺
🎃 Mather Elementary Halloween Parade – Friday, October 31st 🎃
We’re excited to celebrate Halloween with our annual Mather Elementary Parade on Friday, October 31st at 8:45 a.m.! Families are warmly invited to come and enjoy the fun as our students show off their costumes.
This year, we’re lucky to have Mrs. Gaunt and the 8th Grade Band joining us to perform some festive Halloween favorites as the parade begins!
Parade Route:
Students will exit through the front doors of Mather, beginning with kindergarteners at the front of the line. The parade will turn right along the sidewalks, travel around the Mather block, and re-enter through the bus doors at the end of the route.
Family Viewing Guidelines:
To help us keep everyone safe and the route clear for our 288 students, we ask that families:
Please stay on the sidewalks across the street from Mather during the parade.
Do not cross the street or enter the sidewalks immediately surrounding Mather and Central.
Cheer, wave, and enjoy the parade from a safe distance!
Costume Guidelines:
Costumes should be school-appropriate—no weapons, violent or frightening characters, or unsafe props.
Students should be able to move comfortably and safely in their costumes.
Costumes should be worn to school in the morning; no makeup or costume applications will occur during the day.
Weather Note:
The parade will be held weather permitting. If we need to adjust plans due to weather, we’ll communicate alternate arrangements in advance.
We appreciate your help in making this a safe, fun, and memorable celebration for all of our Mather students! Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
👻 We can’t wait to see everyone’s creative costumes and smiling faces! 👻
We’re excited to celebrate Halloween with our annual Mather Elementary Parade on Friday, October 31st at 8:45 a.m.! Families are warmly invited to come and enjoy the fun as our students show off their costumes.
This year, we’re lucky to have Mrs. Gaunt and the 8th Grade Band joining us to perform some festive Halloween favorites as the parade begins!
Parade Route:
Students will exit through the front doors of Mather, beginning with kindergarteners at the front of the line. The parade will turn right along the sidewalks, travel around the Mather block, and re-enter through the bus doors at the end of the route.
Family Viewing Guidelines:
To help us keep everyone safe and the route clear for our 288 students, we ask that families:
Please stay on the sidewalks across the street from Mather during the parade.
Do not cross the street or enter the sidewalks immediately surrounding Mather and Central.
Cheer, wave, and enjoy the parade from a safe distance!
Costume Guidelines:
Costumes should be school-appropriate—no weapons, violent or frightening characters, or unsafe props.
Students should be able to move comfortably and safely in their costumes.
Costumes should be worn to school in the morning; no makeup or costume applications will occur during the day.
Weather Note:
The parade will be held weather permitting. If we need to adjust plans due to weather, we’ll communicate alternate arrangements in advance.
We appreciate your help in making this a safe, fun, and memorable celebration for all of our Mather students! Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
👻 We can’t wait to see everyone’s creative costumes and smiling faces! 👻
Rock–Paper–Scissors Champion!
Congratulations to Julian Tiernan, our 4th-grade Rock–Paper–Scissors Champion! Julian showed great focus, strategy, and sportsmanship throughout the competition.
A special shout-out to Indi Holley, our amazing kindergartner who made it all the way to the final rounds! Indi’s determination and positive attitude were a wonderful example for everyone.
This fun school-wide challenge reminded us that games like Rock–Paper–Scissors aren’t just about winning—they’re about thinking ahead, showing respect, and cheering one another on.
Way to go, Mather Mustangs!
Congratulations to Julian Tiernan, our 4th-grade Rock–Paper–Scissors Champion! Julian showed great focus, strategy, and sportsmanship throughout the competition.
A special shout-out to Indi Holley, our amazing kindergartner who made it all the way to the final rounds! Indi’s determination and positive attitude were a wonderful example for everyone.
This fun school-wide challenge reminded us that games like Rock–Paper–Scissors aren’t just about winning—they’re about thinking ahead, showing respect, and cheering one another on.
Way to go, Mather Mustangs!
We are looking for our next MS Competitive Cheer Coach! Apply today!
Literacy Luau @ Mather Elementary today!! Be sure to dress Hawaiian!
MPS HALF (1/2) DAY REMINDER - 10.22.25
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.
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.
Just a reminder for tomorrow:
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:)
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:)
MPS TRANSPORTATION UPDATE FOR TUESDAY 10/21 - This afternoon we will be operating with 4 school buses, however all Shingleton students will be riding the Bear bus (#4) to accommodate an athletic run. Shingleton students can expect to be dropped off a little later than usual. For questions, please contact jeff.meyer@mps-up.com.
