Sensory Park Field Trip
This past Friday, some of our Mather students had a wonderful opportunity to visit the Sensory Park at Lower Harbor in Marquette! Students explored, played, and engaged with the many sensory-friendly activities and experiences throughout the park while enjoying a beautiful day together outdoors.
Experiences like these provide meaningful opportunities for movement, exploration, social interaction, and joy for students of all ages. Thank you to our staff who helped support this special trip and create such positive memories for our students
This past Friday, some of our Mather students had a wonderful opportunity to visit the Sensory Park at Lower Harbor in Marquette! Students explored, played, and engaged with the many sensory-friendly activities and experiences throughout the park while enjoying a beautiful day together outdoors.
Experiences like these provide meaningful opportunities for movement, exploration, social interaction, and joy for students of all ages. Thank you to our staff who helped support this special trip and create such positive memories for our students
3rd Grade Fayette Field Trip
Our 3rd graders had an incredible time visiting Historic Fayette last week and stepping back in time to experience local history firsthand! Students explored the historic townsite, learned about life in the iron smelting community, and created memories that will last for years to come.
A huge thank you to our amazing 3rd grade teachers and the many parent volunteers who helped make this such a spectacular field trip to remember. Your support, time, and dedication helped provide an unforgettable learning experience for our students!
Our 3rd graders had an incredible time visiting Historic Fayette last week and stepping back in time to experience local history firsthand! Students explored the historic townsite, learned about life in the iron smelting community, and created memories that will last for years to come.
A huge thank you to our amazing 3rd grade teachers and the many parent volunteers who helped make this such a spectacular field trip to remember. Your support, time, and dedication helped provide an unforgettable learning experience for our students!
GSRP Field Day Fun!
Our preschool students had an amazing time at GSRP Field Day this past Friday enjoying sunshine, bubble blowing, relay races, potato sack races, and lots of laughter with friends!
Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special for our youngest Mustangs. The smiles, teamwork, and excitement made for wonderful memories and a perfect day of fun and learning outdoors!
Our preschool students had an amazing time at GSRP Field Day this past Friday enjoying sunshine, bubble blowing, relay races, potato sack races, and lots of laughter with friends!
Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special for our youngest Mustangs. The smiles, teamwork, and excitement made for wonderful memories and a perfect day of fun and learning outdoors!
Miles for Mather
Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community for continuing the wonderful tradition of Miles for Mather! It has been great seeing our students get outside, stay active, and encourage one another while also contributing funds earned toward our Mather Student Activity Fund.
A special shout out to one student who completed an incredible 23 laps in just 30 minutes ~ approximately 3.5 miles! The event goes through this week. Let's see if anyone can out lap Breckin!!
Thank you to our teachers and staff for helping make this event such a positive experience for our Mather Mustangs!
Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community for continuing the wonderful tradition of Miles for Mather! It has been great seeing our students get outside, stay active, and encourage one another while also contributing funds earned toward our Mather Student Activity Fund.
A special shout out to one student who completed an incredible 23 laps in just 30 minutes ~ approximately 3.5 miles! The event goes through this week. Let's see if anyone can out lap Breckin!!
Thank you to our teachers and staff for helping make this event such a positive experience for our Mather Mustangs!
MPS would like to honor our graduating class of 2026! Congratulations Bailey Tyner!
Bailey Tyner is the daughter of Nicole and Randy Tyner. She has been involved in middle school and varsity sideline and competitive cheerleading and the softball team. She has won a First Team All District Cheerleading award in both 2024 and 2026, a Second Team All District Cheerleading award in 2023, a Second Team All Region Cheerleading award in 2023 and 2026, an MVP award in 2025, and a Coaches Award in 2025. She will also try to help with coaching the Munising cheer teams.
Her favorite high school memory is of Mr. Miles helping her change her tire after it went flat in the school parking lot. Bailey plans to attend Ferris State University to continue her career in cheerleading and pursue a degree in Finance and Accounting.
Bailey Tyner is the daughter of Nicole and Randy Tyner. She has been involved in middle school and varsity sideline and competitive cheerleading and the softball team. She has won a First Team All District Cheerleading award in both 2024 and 2026, a Second Team All District Cheerleading award in 2023, a Second Team All Region Cheerleading award in 2023 and 2026, an MVP award in 2025, and a Coaches Award in 2025. She will also try to help with coaching the Munising cheer teams.
Her favorite high school memory is of Mr. Miles helping her change her tire after it went flat in the school parking lot. Bailey plans to attend Ferris State University to continue her career in cheerleading and pursue a degree in Finance and Accounting.
MPS would like to honor our graduating class of 2026! Congratulations Levi Westcomb!
Levi Westcomb is the son of Kevin and Amy Westcomb. He has been involved in yearbook, National Honor Society, tennis, hockey, and football. He has earned an Academic All State Hockey award and has been on the Honor Roll. He enjoys traveling. His favorite high school memory is of watching a state championship. Levi plans to attend Michigan Technological University to become an engineer.
Levi Westcomb is the son of Kevin and Amy Westcomb. He has been involved in yearbook, National Honor Society, tennis, hockey, and football. He has earned an Academic All State Hockey award and has been on the Honor Roll. He enjoys traveling. His favorite high school memory is of watching a state championship. Levi plans to attend Michigan Technological University to become an engineer.
MPS would like to honor our graduating class of 2026! Congratulations Annabelle Trisch!
Annabelle Trisch is the daughter of Sheila Trisch. During high school she frequently hung out with her friends, painted, and sang. Annabelle currently works at a local coffee shop. Annabelle tries to be a caring person and loves to give back to the community.
Annabelle Trisch is the daughter of Sheila Trisch. During high school she frequently hung out with her friends, painted, and sang. Annabelle currently works at a local coffee shop. Annabelle tries to be a caring person and loves to give back to the community.
MPS would like to honor our graduating class of 2026! Congratulations Ava Tebear!
Ava Tebear is the daughter of Jeff Tebear and Cassie Tebear. She has been involved in the National Honor Society, Key Club, and Quiz Bowl. She wants to remind students that time goes by fast, so savor every moment until it’s gone. Ava plans to attend the nursing program at Bay College for two years and then attend a four year university to earn her RN BSN.
Ava Tebear is the daughter of Jeff Tebear and Cassie Tebear. She has been involved in the National Honor Society, Key Club, and Quiz Bowl. She wants to remind students that time goes by fast, so savor every moment until it’s gone. Ava plans to attend the nursing program at Bay College for two years and then attend a four year university to earn her RN BSN.
MPS- Kindergarten Round-Up
It’s not too late to sign up!
Mather Elementary will be hosting Kindergarten Round-Up & Screening next Wednesday, May 27th at the Alger Parks & Recreation Department Gym from 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM.
If your child is turning 5 years old before December 1, 2026, it is time to schedule your Kindergarten screening appointment!
📞 Please call the Mather Elementary Office at 906-387-2102 to schedule your appointment.
We look forward to welcoming our future Mustangs! 🐎
MPS would like to honor our graduating class of 2026! Congratulations Avery Seymour!
Avery Seymour is the daughter of Vern Seymour and Amy Westcomb. She has been on the track and cross country teams. She has received academic awards, an award for being the most improved in cross country, and has been student of the week. Her favorite high school memory is of Ben singing to her. Avery will attend Northern Michigan University’s radiology program in the fall.
Avery Seymour is the daughter of Vern Seymour and Amy Westcomb. She has been on the track and cross country teams. She has received academic awards, an award for being the most improved in cross country, and has been student of the week. Her favorite high school memory is of Ben singing to her. Avery will attend Northern Michigan University’s radiology program in the fall.
MPS would like to honor our graduating class of 2026! Congratulations Athena Platt!
Athena Platt is the daughter of William Platt. She has been involved in both sideline and competitive cheerleading, track, and softball. She has received the coach’s award and the all region second team award for cheer. Her favorite high school memory is of van rides to cheer competitions. Athena plans on attending Bay Community College’s paramedic program.
Athena Platt is the daughter of William Platt. She has been involved in both sideline and competitive cheerleading, track, and softball. She has received the coach’s award and the all region second team award for cheer. Her favorite high school memory is of van rides to cheer competitions. Athena plans on attending Bay Community College’s paramedic program.
MPS would like to honor our graduating class of 2026! Congratulations Hudson Rockhill!
Hudson Rockhill is the son of Mike and Brittany Rockhill. He was a member of the basketball, golf, and wrestling teams. His favorite high school memory is of having lunch with his friends. Hudson’s plan after high school is to make money.
MPS would like to honor our graduating class of 2026! Congratulations Madelyn Richardson!
Madelyn Richardson is the daughter of John and Melissa Richardson. She has been a part of the tennis, cross-country, track, softball, golf, and basketball teams. She was involved in Youth in Government and the school’s peer to peer program. She also interned at both the transition center and the hospital. She has been on the honor roll and was awarded both the JMG Excellence in Youth Leadership award and an All UP Tennis Honorable Mention. Her favorite high school memories are of helping to rebuild the tennis program and being a peer. Madelyn will attend Northern Michigan University to receive her masters degree in occupational therapy and will then get a job in pediatric occupational therapy.
Madelyn Richardson is the daughter of John and Melissa Richardson. She has been a part of the tennis, cross-country, track, softball, golf, and basketball teams. She was involved in Youth in Government and the school’s peer to peer program. She also interned at both the transition center and the hospital. She has been on the honor roll and was awarded both the JMG Excellence in Youth Leadership award and an All UP Tennis Honorable Mention. Her favorite high school memories are of helping to rebuild the tennis program and being a peer. Madelyn will attend Northern Michigan University to receive her masters degree in occupational therapy and will then get a job in pediatric occupational therapy.
MPS would like to honor our graduating class of 2026! Congratulations Carter Rautanen!
Carter Rautanen is the son of Heather MacArthur and Jared Rautanen. He has been on the basketball and tennis teams for four years and was involved in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. He has won academic awards, a Mr. Hustler basketball award, and has been on the Honor Roll. His favorite high school memory is of playing basketball with his best friends. Carter plans to attend Central Michigan University.
MPS would like to honor our graduating class of 2026! Congratulations Gavin Radloff!
Gavin Radloff is the son of Ryan Radloff and Alissa Bartol. He has been on the basketball team and enjoys fishing. His favorite high school memory is of being on the basketball team with his friends. He appreciates all his friends and the memories he has made throughout the school year. Gavin plans to pursue a career in the fishing industry.
Gavin Radloff is the son of Ryan Radloff and Alissa Bartol. He has been on the basketball team and enjoys fishing. His favorite high school memory is of being on the basketball team with his friends. He appreciates all his friends and the memories he has made throughout the school year. Gavin plans to pursue a career in the fishing industry.
Congratulations to Athena and her father!
Hat Day is THIS Friday, May 22nd at Mather Elementary!
For just $1.00, students can wear their favorite hat to school while helping support our Mather Activity Fund!
All proceeds help provide:
✨ Student projects
✨ School events
✨ Field trips
✨ Fun opportunities for our Mather Mustangs
Thank you for supporting our students and helping make Mather such a special place!
For just $1.00, students can wear their favorite hat to school while helping support our Mather Activity Fund!
All proceeds help provide:
✨ Student projects
✨ School events
✨ Field trips
✨ Fun opportunities for our Mather Mustangs
Thank you for supporting our students and helping make Mather such a special place!
Save the date for this awesome display of student talent in a beautiful venue! All are welcome!
Congratulations to Mather Elementary's Student of the Week Paisley Lynch!
Tutoring Program Reminder
Dear Mather Families,
Please note that the week of May 18th–22nd will be the final week of our after-school tutoring program for the 2025–2026 school year.
We would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our dedicated teachers, as well as our amazing Junior National Honor Society and National Honor Society student volunteers, for the time, support, and encouragement they provided throughout the year. Their commitment helped make a positive difference for so many of our students.
Thank you to our families for your continued support and partnership. We are proud of the growth and hard work our students have shown this year!
Dear Mather Families,
Please note that the week of May 18th–22nd will be the final week of our after-school tutoring program for the 2025–2026 school year.
We would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our dedicated teachers, as well as our amazing Junior National Honor Society and National Honor Society student volunteers, for the time, support, and encouragement they provided throughout the year. Their commitment helped make a positive difference for so many of our students.
Thank you to our families for your continued support and partnership. We are proud of the growth and hard work our students have shown this year!
