MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE - 3:45PM - MONDAY APRIL 6TH: The Camel Bus (#3) driven by Chris Bussiere is currently stuck on Old Golf Course Road between Christmas and AuTrain. Wilderness Towing is on the way to pull the bus out. Remaining students on the bus may arrive home 30 or more minutes late.
Congrats to Zoey - our JR NHS Member of the Month!
Congratulations to Shaun & his parents- Mather Elementary's Student of the Week!
Congratulations to Hailee and her mother!
Mather Elementary read 10,000 pages schoolwide! Our Mustangs had an AMAZING day full of fun, laughter, and reading!
Ms. Berube pulled a fast one today… and Principal DeFrancesco ended up locked up!
Students put some pies in the faces of some brave teachers:
Mrs. Kelto, Mrs. Bogater, Mrs. Murk, Mrs. Mattson, Mrs. VanBuren, and Mr. Ethan!
But then… turnabout is fair play!
While out on community service- Principal DeFrancesco came prepared with quarters from home and helped “sabotage” a few more jars… which led to even more pies for:
Mrs. Butler, Ms. Martin, and Mr. Rushford! And of course, teachers saved the best for last… lining up to take their turn at Principal DeFrancesco!
Throughout the day, students celebrated Pajama Day, built forts, read with flashlights, and worked together to reach an incredible goal… of 10,000 pages read schoolwide!
Thanks to their hard work and teamwork, Principal DeFrancesco was officially released from lock-up!
What a fun-filled day of reading, laughter, and STANG pride. Have a wonderful Spring Break Mather Community- You've earned it!!
Ms. Berube pulled a fast one today… and Principal DeFrancesco ended up locked up!
Students put some pies in the faces of some brave teachers:
Mrs. Kelto, Mrs. Bogater, Mrs. Murk, Mrs. Mattson, Mrs. VanBuren, and Mr. Ethan!
But then… turnabout is fair play!
While out on community service- Principal DeFrancesco came prepared with quarters from home and helped “sabotage” a few more jars… which led to even more pies for:
Mrs. Butler, Ms. Martin, and Mr. Rushford! And of course, teachers saved the best for last… lining up to take their turn at Principal DeFrancesco!
Throughout the day, students celebrated Pajama Day, built forts, read with flashlights, and worked together to reach an incredible goal… of 10,000 pages read schoolwide!
Thanks to their hard work and teamwork, Principal DeFrancesco was officially released from lock-up!
What a fun-filled day of reading, laughter, and STANG pride. Have a wonderful Spring Break Mather Community- You've earned it!!
MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO INTRODUCE SINKING FUND BALLOT PROPOSAL TO DISTRICT VOTERS ON TUESDAY MAY 5TH 2026 - To learn more, please visit the District's Informational Web Page for the Sinking Fund at https://munisingmi.sites.thrillshare.com/
ECSE Families at Mather Elementary
Just a reminder that our ECSE Classroom WILL be in session tomorrow (Friday)!
It’s also a Schoolwide Pajama Day, so students are welcome to come cozy and ready to learn in their favorite pajamas!
Looking ahead:
We will also be in session on the last Fridays of the month:
April 24
May 29
We’re excited to see our students and continue learning together—pajamas included!
Just a reminder that our ECSE Classroom WILL be in session tomorrow (Friday)!
It’s also a Schoolwide Pajama Day, so students are welcome to come cozy and ready to learn in their favorite pajamas!
Looking ahead:
We will also be in session on the last Fridays of the month:
April 24
May 29
We’re excited to see our students and continue learning together—pajamas included!
MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE FOR TOMORROW, FRIDAY 3/27/26 PM BUS RUN - We will be operating with 3 buses/3 routes tomorrow afternoon due to a scheduled driver absence. Shingleton area and the tail end of the Camel Bus Route can expect delayed drop offs possibly up to 30 minutes or possibly a little longer depending on road conditions and number of riders.
Exciting News at Mather Elementary!
Our students have been working hard showing their STANG pride, and we are excited to celebrate their efforts with the Mather Book Vending Machine Reveal on March 27th!
Students helped earn this exciting addition by collecting 1,000 STANG Cards through positive behavior and demonstrating our school values:
🐎 Stay Safe
🐎 Take Responsibility
🐎 Act with Kindness
🐎 Never Give Up
🐎 Give Respect
The Book Vending Machine will be unveiled on March 27th to help round out our March Reading Month celebration and continue building a love of reading at Mather!
We are so proud of our students for their hard work and positive choices that made this possible!
Our students have been working hard showing their STANG pride, and we are excited to celebrate their efforts with the Mather Book Vending Machine Reveal on March 27th!
Students helped earn this exciting addition by collecting 1,000 STANG Cards through positive behavior and demonstrating our school values:
🐎 Stay Safe
🐎 Take Responsibility
🐎 Act with Kindness
🐎 Never Give Up
🐎 Give Respect
The Book Vending Machine will be unveiled on March 27th to help round out our March Reading Month celebration and continue building a love of reading at Mather!
We are so proud of our students for their hard work and positive choices that made this possible!
MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS' JAZZ BAND STUDENTS JAZZ THINGS UP!
Our MS/HS Jazz Band student-musicians brought some swinging energy to last night's (3/24) annual Jazz it Up Music Fundraiser hosted at Gallery Coffee. The students all took their improvisations to the next level after feedback from last weeks NMU Jazz Festival Clinicians and wowed those present with their musical talents. Thank you to all the family and community members that came and supported our music program by enjoying live music and offering financial support through the silent auction. We'd also like to express our sincere gratitude to all of the different community businesses that contributed items of interest for the silent auction, to all of the volunteers, and especially to our hosts at Gallery Coffee :-)
Our MS/HS Jazz Band student-musicians brought some swinging energy to last night's (3/24) annual Jazz it Up Music Fundraiser hosted at Gallery Coffee. The students all took their improvisations to the next level after feedback from last weeks NMU Jazz Festival Clinicians and wowed those present with their musical talents. Thank you to all the family and community members that came and supported our music program by enjoying live music and offering financial support through the silent auction. We'd also like to express our sincere gratitude to all of the different community businesses that contributed items of interest for the silent auction, to all of the volunteers, and especially to our hosts at Gallery Coffee :-)
MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANNOUNCES HIRING OF NEW SUPERINTENDENT - EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026
The MPS Board of Education, is pleased to introduce your next superintendent, Michelle Paul. At the regular board meeting on Monday (3/23) evening, the Board unanimously approved her hiring and 3 year contract. Michelle is very excited to meet everyone and looks forward to attending the public Meet & Greet on Friday, April 24th from 3:00-6:00pm in the Munising School Public Library conference room. Michelle and retiring Superintendent Travis will be working together in mid-late June to ensure a smooth transition. Superintendent Paul will officially assume the role on July 1st. Below is a formal letter of introduction from the Board of Education where you can learn more about Michelle and her vision of leadership. Congratulations Michelle and Welcome to Munising & Stang Nation!
The MPS Board of Education, is pleased to introduce your next superintendent, Michelle Paul. At the regular board meeting on Monday (3/23) evening, the Board unanimously approved her hiring and 3 year contract. Michelle is very excited to meet everyone and looks forward to attending the public Meet & Greet on Friday, April 24th from 3:00-6:00pm in the Munising School Public Library conference room. Michelle and retiring Superintendent Travis will be working together in mid-late June to ensure a smooth transition. Superintendent Paul will officially assume the role on July 1st. Below is a formal letter of introduction from the Board of Education where you can learn more about Michelle and her vision of leadership. Congratulations Michelle and Welcome to Munising & Stang Nation!
Mather Families & Community – Preschool Screening is Coming!
Do you have a child turning 3 or 4 years old by September 1, 2026? It’s time to sign up for Preschool Screening!
🗓 Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Alger Parks & Rec Gym
413 Maple St., Munising
Screening is a quick and important check to support your child’s growth and development. Our team will look at:
✔️ Large & fine motor skills
✔️ Speech & language
✔️ Hearing & vision
✔️ Early learning skills
This is a great opportunity to ensure your child is ready for preschool and beyond!
📞 To sign up:
Call Munising Public Schools: (906) 387-2102
Children must be screened in their residing district.
Don’t forget to scan the QR code on the flyer to apply for GSRP/Head Start!
Let’s give our youngest learners the best start possible
Do you have a child turning 3 or 4 years old by September 1, 2026? It’s time to sign up for Preschool Screening!
🗓 Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Alger Parks & Rec Gym
413 Maple St., Munising
Screening is a quick and important check to support your child’s growth and development. Our team will look at:
✔️ Large & fine motor skills
✔️ Speech & language
✔️ Hearing & vision
✔️ Early learning skills
This is a great opportunity to ensure your child is ready for preschool and beyond!
📞 To sign up:
Call Munising Public Schools: (906) 387-2102
Children must be screened in their residing district.
Don’t forget to scan the QR code on the flyer to apply for GSRP/Head Start!
Let’s give our youngest learners the best start possible
We hope you can join us tomorrow at Gallery Coffee for great jazz music performed by our middle/high school students, drinks, snacks, and an awesome silent auction!
Congratulations to Miles and his parents!!
Get ready for some fun! All week long, you can vote for a teacher to get a pie in the face by bringing one quarter to place in the container of your choice in the lobby.
The teacher with the most votes will get pied on Friday at 10:45 AM!
Make your votes count and get ready to cheer!
Remember to Stay Safe, Take Responsibility, Act with Kindness, Never Give Up, and Give Respect!
The teacher with the most votes will get pied on Friday at 10:45 AM!
Make your votes count and get ready to cheer!
Remember to Stay Safe, Take Responsibility, Act with Kindness, Never Give Up, and Give Respect!
Get the Librarian Out of Lock Up!
On March 27th, our students will take on a fun reading challenge at Mather Elementary! To “free” our librarian, Melissa Berube, students must read a combined 10,000 pages in one day.
If they reach the goal, the lock comes off and Mrs. Berube is officially released from Lock Up!
On March 27th, our students will take on a fun reading challenge at Mather Elementary! To “free” our librarian, Melissa Berube, students must read a combined 10,000 pages in one day.
If they reach the goal, the lock comes off and Mrs. Berube is officially released from Lock Up!
This week, Mather is proud to recognize one of our youngest Mustangs for being a kind, helpful, and hardworking member of our school community. Keep up the great work Gracie!
Mather Family Reading Night – Thank You!
What an incredible evening at Mather Elementary! Our Family Reading Night was filled with joy, connection, and a shared love of reading.
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing families for coming out, spending time together, and supporting literacy at home and at school. Your presence and partnership mean so much to us!
We are also incredibly grateful to our students, staff, and community volunteers who helped make the night such a success:
4th & 5th Grade Student Leadership Team — Petra, Stella, Nora, and Henry — thank you for your leadership and support!
Junior NHS Students — Juliana, Maggie, Edon, Mackenzie, Carianne, Ella, Sophia, Trey M., Trey D., Natalie, Emily, Ryder, Morgan, Julia, Elizabeth, Lennon, Dylan, Andrew, Leiona, and Vivian — your help made a huge impact!
Staff & Adult Volunteers — Kalee, Jessica, Dawn, Johanna, Kyley, David, Ethan, Via, Amy M., Emily, Brianne, Melissa, Jason, Kadynce, and Tyreen (4-H), along with our partners from the PRNL Rangers — we truly appreciate your time, energy, and dedication!
A special highlight of the evening was our 3rd Grade Wax Museum- organized by Mrs. Butler & Mrs. Bogater- where students brought biographies to life by showcasing important historical figures. Their hard work, creativity, and confidence were truly impressive!
Because of all of you, we continue to build a strong, connected Mather community where students feel supported and inspired.
What an incredible evening at Mather Elementary! Our Family Reading Night was filled with joy, connection, and a shared love of reading.
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing families for coming out, spending time together, and supporting literacy at home and at school. Your presence and partnership mean so much to us!
We are also incredibly grateful to our students, staff, and community volunteers who helped make the night such a success:
4th & 5th Grade Student Leadership Team — Petra, Stella, Nora, and Henry — thank you for your leadership and support!
Junior NHS Students — Juliana, Maggie, Edon, Mackenzie, Carianne, Ella, Sophia, Trey M., Trey D., Natalie, Emily, Ryder, Morgan, Julia, Elizabeth, Lennon, Dylan, Andrew, Leiona, and Vivian — your help made a huge impact!
Staff & Adult Volunteers — Kalee, Jessica, Dawn, Johanna, Kyley, David, Ethan, Via, Amy M., Emily, Brianne, Melissa, Jason, Kadynce, and Tyreen (4-H), along with our partners from the PRNL Rangers — we truly appreciate your time, energy, and dedication!
A special highlight of the evening was our 3rd Grade Wax Museum- organized by Mrs. Butler & Mrs. Bogater- where students brought biographies to life by showcasing important historical figures. Their hard work, creativity, and confidence were truly impressive!
Because of all of you, we continue to build a strong, connected Mather community where students feel supported and inspired.
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!
