State Leadership Visit at Mather Elementary Today!
We were honored to welcome State Representatives Prestin and Bohnak, along with Senator McBroom, to Mather Elementary today!
During their visit, they toured our building while Superintendent Travis, School Board members Lara Bender and John Carr, and Head of Maintenance Mike Albright led the way. This provided an opportunity to showcase the many strengths of our school community while also highlighting the significant facility needs and necessary upgrades that will help ensure a safe, functional, and modern learning environment for our students.
Our 4th and 5th Grade Student Leadership Team- Simon, Jake, Henry, Stella, Nora, Hadley, Warren, Jayden, and Petra- did an outstanding job preparing for the visit. From creating welcoming signs to organizing the lobby, they ensured our guests felt the strong sense of pride that defines Mather.
A special thank you to our 2nd Quarter All-Star STANG Citizens: Audrey G., Charli K., Wayland H., Havana G., Kenzie C., and Jonah C.,-who with our Student Leadership Team warmly welcomed our guests and confidently shared how we live our STANG expectations each day.
We are incredibly proud of how our students represented Mather and our entire school community today!
We were honored to welcome State Representatives Prestin and Bohnak, along with Senator McBroom, to Mather Elementary today!
During their visit, they toured our building while Superintendent Travis, School Board members Lara Bender and John Carr, and Head of Maintenance Mike Albright led the way. This provided an opportunity to showcase the many strengths of our school community while also highlighting the significant facility needs and necessary upgrades that will help ensure a safe, functional, and modern learning environment for our students.
Our 4th and 5th Grade Student Leadership Team- Simon, Jake, Henry, Stella, Nora, Hadley, Warren, Jayden, and Petra- did an outstanding job preparing for the visit. From creating welcoming signs to organizing the lobby, they ensured our guests felt the strong sense of pride that defines Mather.
A special thank you to our 2nd Quarter All-Star STANG Citizens: Audrey G., Charli K., Wayland H., Havana G., Kenzie C., and Jonah C.,-who with our Student Leadership Team warmly welcomed our guests and confidently shared how we live our STANG expectations each day.
We are incredibly proud of how our students represented Mather and our entire school community today!
Big Moment at Mather!
We are so proud to celebrate an exciting milestone at Mather Elementary. Our students earned over 1,000 STANG Cards, making it possible to purchase our brand new Book Vending Machine!
This achievement reflects the incredible ways our students demonstrate what it means to:
Stay Safe
Take Responsibility
Act with Kindness
Never Give Up
Give Respect
A special shoutout goes to Joseph Palomaki (4th grade), who was the very first student to earn a special token and select a book from the machine!
Joseph showed what it truly means to “Never Give Up” through his dedication to excellent home row typing practice in Mrs. Martin’s class. His hard work and perseverance made him a role model for all!
A big thank you to Mrs. Berube, our librarian, who had the honor of presenting Joseph with his coin- what a special moment for our school community!
Way to go, Joseph -and way to go, Mather students!
We are so proud to celebrate an exciting milestone at Mather Elementary. Our students earned over 1,000 STANG Cards, making it possible to purchase our brand new Book Vending Machine!
This achievement reflects the incredible ways our students demonstrate what it means to:
Stay Safe
Take Responsibility
Act with Kindness
Never Give Up
Give Respect
A special shoutout goes to Joseph Palomaki (4th grade), who was the very first student to earn a special token and select a book from the machine!
Joseph showed what it truly means to “Never Give Up” through his dedication to excellent home row typing practice in Mrs. Martin’s class. His hard work and perseverance made him a role model for all!
A big thank you to Mrs. Berube, our librarian, who had the honor of presenting Joseph with his coin- what a special moment for our school community!
Way to go, Joseph -and way to go, Mather students!
We hope you can join us for this fun community event!
Good Morning Mather Mustangs!
This is a reminder that tomorrow we will be showing our Mather Mustang Pride by wearing orange and black!
We are excited to be hosting special guests in our building, including State Representatives Prestin and Bohnak, along with Senator McBroom, who will be visiting and touring our district.
Our Student Leadership Team will be representing Mather by greeting our guests-let’s all do our part to show them what it means to be a Mather Mustang by demonstrating our STANG expectations:
Stay Safe, Take Responsibility, Act with Kindness, Never Give Up, and Give Respect.
Let’s show our pride, wear our colors, and make it a great day at Mather!
This is a reminder that tomorrow we will be showing our Mather Mustang Pride by wearing orange and black!
We are excited to be hosting special guests in our building, including State Representatives Prestin and Bohnak, along with Senator McBroom, who will be visiting and touring our district.
Our Student Leadership Team will be representing Mather by greeting our guests-let’s all do our part to show them what it means to be a Mather Mustang by demonstrating our STANG expectations:
Stay Safe, Take Responsibility, Act with Kindness, Never Give Up, and Give Respect.
Let’s show our pride, wear our colors, and make it a great day at Mather!
Alger County Conservation District announced the student winners of its first annual art contest. Munising Public Schools had approximately 60 students participate from our 7th-12th grade art classes and 11 were chosen for the finals. Three students ended up placing in the contest as voted on by Alger County residents.
1st place - Gloria Johnson (10th grade)
2nd place -Maggie Gage (8th grade)
3rd place - Elliot Dolaskie (11th grade).
Gloria's first place Monarch butterfly design will be printed on tee shirts available for sale. The profits raised from this contest will be used for a conservation-focused project of the school's choice in partnership with the District. Tee shirts are currently on sale and can be purchased from https://algercd.com/shop.
1st place - Gloria Johnson (10th grade)
2nd place -Maggie Gage (8th grade)
3rd place - Elliot Dolaskie (11th grade).
Gloria's first place Monarch butterfly design will be printed on tee shirts available for sale. The profits raised from this contest will be used for a conservation-focused project of the school's choice in partnership with the District. Tee shirts are currently on sale and can be purchased from https://algercd.com/shop.
History Comes to Life at Mather!
Our 3rd and 4th grade students had an incredible opportunity to experience history firsthand during the Historic Mackinac on Tour presentations this week!
Thanks to the generous support of Mackinac Associates, this engaging program was brought right to our students at no cost. Students explored the importance of the Straits area in the 1800s, learning how it served as a vital meeting place for trade, the role of its unique geography, the types of goods exchanged, and the diverse groups of people involved.
Hands-on learning and storytelling helped bring Michigan’s rich history to life in a meaningful and memorable way!
Thank you to our presenters and to Mrs. Martin for coordinating this wonderful experience for our students.
Our 3rd and 4th grade students had an incredible opportunity to experience history firsthand during the Historic Mackinac on Tour presentations this week!
Thanks to the generous support of Mackinac Associates, this engaging program was brought right to our students at no cost. Students explored the importance of the Straits area in the 1800s, learning how it served as a vital meeting place for trade, the role of its unique geography, the types of goods exchanged, and the diverse groups of people involved.
Hands-on learning and storytelling helped bring Michigan’s rich history to life in a meaningful and memorable way!
Thank you to our presenters and to Mrs. Martin for coordinating this wonderful experience for our students.
MPS SCHOOL CALENDAR UPDATE: Most of the school districts in our two county (Marquette-Alger RESA) region and across the Upper Peninsula have been forced to close school 13 or more days this winter for safety reasons due to well above average snowfall and storm system frequency and severity. All of the district superintendents in MARESA have issued a joint letter (link below) to our Legislators and the State Superintendent at the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requesting additional forgiven days beyond the 9 days that can be granted by the State Superintendent at MDE. The State Superintendent responded that only our legislators have the power to collectively grant additional forgiven days. We remain optimistic, however there are no guarantees, so therefore we have tentatively adjusted our school calendar so that students and staff will be in attendance on Monday, June 8th and Tuesday, June 9th with June 9th tentatively slated as our last day of school. Please plan accordingly. If by chance our legislators can help us and forgive additional days as we have requested in the letter linked below, we will notify the public. Sincerely, M. Travis, Superintendent. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w7BYgTUEqIIe2_BFBMYQZ0Dbg1ROem_U/view?usp=sharing
MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE FOR TOMORROW WEDS. 4/8/26 MORNING BUS RUN: We will have 3 buses due to a planned driver absence. SHINGLETON riders and regular FROG BUS riders can expect to be picked up roughly 30 minutes early to accommodate the extra students and travel time. We expect to be back to 4 buses for the afternoon bus run home, however if anything changes throughout the day we will let you know.
Preschool Screening is tomorrow at Alger Parks & Rec gym. Please call Mather to schedule appointment (906) 387-2102- or just drop in: 9:00-2:30PM.
MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE: TUESDAY 4/7 AFTERNOON BUS RUN CHANGES
This afternoon we will be operating with 3 buses due to an unexpected driver absence. Shingleton area and the tail end of the Frog Bus route can expect delayed drop offs possibly up to 30 minutes or longer depending on road conditions and the number of riders.
This afternoon we will be operating with 3 buses due to an unexpected driver absence. Shingleton area and the tail end of the Frog Bus route can expect delayed drop offs possibly up to 30 minutes or longer depending on road conditions and the number of riders.
MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE UPDATE 5:00pm (4/6): The Road Commission informed us that M28 is now closed from Munising to Kawbawgam Road in Marquette County due to whiteout conditions for at least the next two hours. After the Camel Bus drops off the AuTrain students the driver will return to Mather Elementary and supervise the remaining 6 Christmas area riders until M28 reopens. Arrangements for a pizza dinner are being made.
MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE UPDATE 4/6 4:35PM. The Camel Bus is no longer stuck. The driver is now working to complete his route and it may be another 30 or more minutes until the remaining riders are dropped off at home.
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.
