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!

Tamryn Nolan is the daughter of Tom and Amie Nolan. She was on the tennis and volleyball teams. She was a member of the Student Council, National Honor Society, Key Club, and yearbook. She received the Excellence in Education award, an All U.P. Honorable Mention in tennis for both her junior and senior year, was on the Honor Roll all four years of high school, and was the tennis team captain her senior year.Her favorite high school memory is of going down to the Breslin to watch the boys basketball State Finals. Tamryn will attend Bay College to study radiology. She will complete two years of schooling at Bay College before finishing her education at a four year university.

MPS would like to honor our graduating class of 2026! Congratulations Michael Newman!
Michael Newman is the son of Sonya Calica and William Newman. During high school, he enjoyed learned about coding with his family. His favorite high school memory is of science camp. Michael plans to attend culinary school after graduation.


This afternoon we will be operating with 3 buses due to a planned driver absence. Shingleton area and the tail end of the Frog bus route can expect delayed drop offs possibly 30 minutes or more depending on the number of riders. Refer to the route sheet below for more information.

Avery Murk is the son of Travis and Sarah Murk. He was on the football, wrestling, basketball, track, and golf teams. He has received multiple awards for his involvement in sports. His favorite high school memory is of Mr. Davis’ class. Avery plans to earn his CDL and become a truck driver.

Ember Morrison is the daughter of Chad and Jennifer Morrison. She has been involved in the National Honor Society, the volleyball team, and completed an internship at the Alger County Sheriff Department. Her favorite high school memory is of Mr. Miles’ woods class and Mr. Burtis’ middle school basketball team. Ember was a District Champion in volleyball her sophomore year and she has been on the honor roll with a GPA of 3.5 or higher for all four years of high school.
Wyatt Merryman is the son of Monica and Cory Merryman. He has been involved in, in his own words, “way too many games" while in high school. Wyatt plans to join the workforce after graduation.

Ian McNally is the son of Brandy Davis and Matt McNally. Throughout high school he has enjoyed traveling to places he has never been. Ian plans to go to college after graduation.

Join us for a wonderful evening of music as our talented MSHS Band performs for the Mather community!
Thursday, May 14
5:30 – 7:30 PM
William G. Mather Elementary School Auditorium
Be sure to stop by the Art Show in the gymnasium, open until 8:30 PM, to celebrate the incredible creativity of our students!
We hope you can join us for a night of music, art, and community!

What an incredible afternoon celebrating our talented Mather Mustangs!
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing parents, families, friends, and community members who came out to support our students at the Spring Concert & Art Show. Your presence made the event truly special and meaningful for our children.
We are so proud of our students for their hard work, creativity, and courage to perform and share their talents!
A very special thank you to Mrs. Gaunt and Mrs. Sontag for their dedication, passion, and countless hours spent preparing our students. Because of you, our school was filled with music, creativity, and joy!
And thank you to all of our teachers and staff who supported this event and helped make it such a success- we appreciate you!
This is what makes Mather so special~ our strong, supportive community.



Jaxon Malone is the son of Chip and Sheena Malone. He has been a member of the football and basketball teams throughout high school. He was awarded an All Defensive Award and a Most Improved Award in basketball. He has worked for APRD DayKamp and Pictured Rocks Pizza. Jaxon plans to take a year off of school and save up a little money to travel. He eventually wants to work in a trade.

Mylee Kulppi is the daughter of Eric and Nikki Kulppi. She has been on the tennis, softball, and basketball teams. She has also been involved in the band and yearbook. Her favorite high school memory is of her seventh grade second math and ninth grade art classes. Mylee will attend Northern Michigan University to become an esthetician.

MPS would like to honor our graduating class of 2026! Congratulations Madison Knuttila!
Madison Knuttila is the daughter of mother Kristi Robinson and step father Jesse Robinson. She has been a member of the tennis and volleyball teams and has participated in an internship. She favorite memories were when she won a tennis U.P. finals award where she was a semi-finalist, and she won the All U.P First Team Doubles award her junior and senior year. Madison plans to attend Northern Michigan University and become a radiology technician.

Emily Kelley is the daughter of Jeff and Amanda Kelley. She was a member of the wrestling team. Her favorite high school memory is of "teasing" Mrs. Anderson. A random fun fact about her is that she loves cows. Emily plans to attend college for social work.


Just a reminder that performances begin tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12! We are excited to celebrate a day filled with music, creativity, and student talent.
While you’re here for the concert, don’t forget to stop by and check out the amazing K-12 Student Art Show featuring artwork from our talented students!
We can’t wait to see everyone there — Go Mather Mustangs! Thank you Mrs. Gaunt & Ms. Sontag- Long for all your hard work and dedication.





