Spring Band Concert – Featuring MSHS Students!
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!
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!
Thank You, Mather 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.
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.
May 2026 Pony Express- Here is what's going on at Mather!
MPS would like to honor our graduating class of 2026! Congratulations Jaxon Malone!
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.
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.
MPS would like honor our graduating class of 2026! Congratulations Mylee Kulppi!
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.
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.
MPS would like to honor our graduating class of 2026! Congratulations Emily Kelley!
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.
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.
Congratulations to Ember and her parents!!!
The Mather Elementary Spring Concert is almost here!
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.
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.
Secret Staff Dress-Up Day was a success at Mather Elementary! Twins and triplets were out in full force, bringing lots of laughs, creativity, and school spirit to the day. It was fun seeing so many matching teams around the building!
Congratulations to Waverly, daughter of Emily Kordish & Randy Becker- Mather's Student of the Week!
Wheel of Misfortune Week at Mather
From finding 3 Declans, 4 Amelias and 3 Noras… to creating secret handshakes, silly dances, hallway challenges, and unforgettable moments of laughter - our students and staff fully embraced the fun during Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week!
What started as a few silly challenges quickly turned into a week filled with teamwork, smiles, school spirit, and memories our students will be talking about for a long time. Watching teachers and students laugh together, encourage one another, and step outside their comfort zones reminded us just how special the Mather community truly is.
Thank you to our incredible teachers and staff for being such great sports and for everything you do each and every day for our students.
And thank you to our amazing Student Leadership Team for delivering treats and appreciation throughout the week!
From finding 3 Declans, 4 Amelias and 3 Noras… to creating secret handshakes, silly dances, hallway challenges, and unforgettable moments of laughter - our students and staff fully embraced the fun during Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week!
What started as a few silly challenges quickly turned into a week filled with teamwork, smiles, school spirit, and memories our students will be talking about for a long time. Watching teachers and students laugh together, encourage one another, and step outside their comfort zones reminded us just how special the Mather community truly is.
Thank you to our incredible teachers and staff for being such great sports and for everything you do each and every day for our students.
And thank you to our amazing Student Leadership Team for delivering treats and appreciation throughout the week!
MPS would like to honor our graduating class of 2026! Congratulations Jacob Holmes-Niven!
Jacob Holmes-Niven is the son of Gabriel Niven and Jennifer Holmes. He has been a member of the football and wrestling teams. Jacob plans to join the local workforce after graduation.
Jacob Holmes-Niven is the son of Gabriel Niven and Jennifer Holmes. He has been a member of the football and wrestling teams. Jacob plans to join the local workforce after graduation.
MPS would like to honor our graduating class of 2026! Congratulations Kristin Joyner!
Kristin Joyner is the daughter of Charlie and Starr Rasmussen. She has been a member of the volleyball, softball, track, basketball, and competitive cheer teams. She has received both an honorable mention and a Second Team All Conference award for softball. Her favorite high school memory is of her and her sister playing softball together. Kristin plans to pursue a nursing degree at Bay College.
Kristin Joyner is the daughter of Charlie and Starr Rasmussen. She has been a member of the volleyball, softball, track, basketball, and competitive cheer teams. She has received both an honorable mention and a Second Team All Conference award for softball. Her favorite high school memory is of her and her sister playing softball together. Kristin plans to pursue a nursing degree at Bay College.
Next week is Fine Arts Week! Save the dates to come and see our talented student artists and performers!
Save the date for a FUN fundraiser for the Senior All Nighter! The public is welcome to join our staff and students outside the school as we Soak a Senior!
MPS would like to honor our graduating class of 2026! Congratulations Natalie Hermann!
Natalie Hermann is the daughter of Mark Hermann and Stephanie Graves. She is drawn to intense, meaningful things but really craves a simple, calm life. She has been an active member of Youth in Government, the sideline cheer team, Drama Club, Robotics, and the Yearbook. Her favorite high school memory is of any time she has spent in the art room. Natalie plans to attend Bay College to become an art teacher.
Natalie Hermann is the daughter of Mark Hermann and Stephanie Graves. She is drawn to intense, meaningful things but really craves a simple, calm life. She has been an active member of Youth in Government, the sideline cheer team, Drama Club, Robotics, and the Yearbook. Her favorite high school memory is of any time she has spent in the art room. Natalie plans to attend Bay College to become an art teacher.
MPS would like to honor our graduating class of 2026! Congratulations Caiden Curtis!
Caiden Curtis is the son of Randy Curtis & Dana Steinhoff. He has been involved in basketball, tennis & track and has been on the honor roll throughout high school. Caiden plans to attend trades school focusing on electrical work.
Caiden Curtis is the son of Randy Curtis & Dana Steinhoff. He has been involved in basketball, tennis & track and has been on the honor roll throughout high school. Caiden plans to attend trades school focusing on electrical work.
MPS would like to honor our graduating class of 2026! Congratulations Tristin Hauler!
Tristin Hauler is the daughter of Renee Dowd and Jason Hauler. She has been a member of the volleyball and track teams, as well as the honor roll. Her favorite high school memory is of prom her junior year. Tristan plans to attend Central Michigan University to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Internal Relations and become an investigative journalist.
Tristin Hauler is the daughter of Renee Dowd and Jason Hauler. She has been a member of the volleyball and track teams, as well as the honor roll. Her favorite high school memory is of prom her junior year. Tristan plans to attend Central Michigan University to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Internal Relations and become an investigative journalist.
MPS would like to honor our graduating class of 2026! Congratulations Damion Hase!
Damion Hase is the son of Bill Hase and Victoria Nava. He has been a member of the football and wrestling teams. His favorite high school memory is of his ninth grade woods and metals class. Damion plans to complete an apprenticeship and become a local 8 iron worker.
Damion Hase is the son of Bill Hase and Victoria Nava. He has been a member of the football and wrestling teams. His favorite high school memory is of his ninth grade woods and metals class. Damion plans to complete an apprenticeship and become a local 8 iron worker.
