Congratulations to Eiza and his mom!
Mather Elementary Student of the Week: Blake Willis!
We are excited to recognize Blake Willis as our Student of the Week! Blake was nominated by Mrs. Murk, who shared that he has shown tremendous effort and determination in his schoolwork this year. Blake demonstrates what it truly means to “Never Give Up!” and brings so much character and fun to the classroom.
Blake’s favorite subject is reading, and he looks forward to each new story. Outside of school, he enjoys riding his bike, playing with monster trucks, and spending time with his brother, Skylar.
Congratulations, Blake, on this well-deserved honor! We are so proud of you!
We are excited to recognize Blake Willis as our Student of the Week! Blake was nominated by Mrs. Murk, who shared that he has shown tremendous effort and determination in his schoolwork this year. Blake demonstrates what it truly means to “Never Give Up!” and brings so much character and fun to the classroom.
Blake’s favorite subject is reading, and he looks forward to each new story. Outside of school, he enjoys riding his bike, playing with monster trucks, and spending time with his brother, Skylar.
Congratulations, Blake, on this well-deserved honor! We are so proud of you!
Happy Thanksgiving to our MPS families! Check out what our middle/high school students are thankful for this year! The bigger the word , the more frequent the answer was given.
Reading Buddies in Action!
Today, our Kindergarten and 4th grade classes met for their first Reading Buddies session of the year, and it was a wonderful success!
This mentorship program has been a Mather tradition for the past four years, and it’s incredible to watch the connections grow between our “big” and “little” readers. The smiles, encouragement, and shared stories remind us how powerful these relationships can be.
We’re excited to continue meeting monthly throughout the rest of the school year and can’t wait to see the confidence and friendships that blossom!
Great job, students—and thank you, teachers, for making these moments possible!
Today, our Kindergarten and 4th grade classes met for their first Reading Buddies session of the year, and it was a wonderful success!
This mentorship program has been a Mather tradition for the past four years, and it’s incredible to watch the connections grow between our “big” and “little” readers. The smiles, encouragement, and shared stories remind us how powerful these relationships can be.
We’re excited to continue meeting monthly throughout the rest of the school year and can’t wait to see the confidence and friendships that blossom!
Great job, students—and thank you, teachers, for making these moments possible!
Jump-Off Champion Spotlight!
Congratulations to Petra Bogater, our Mather Elementary Jump-Off Champion! Petra, a 4th grader in Mrs. Kelto’s class, showed incredible stamina, focus, and determination during our school-wide Jump-Off finals.
Her hard work and “Never Give Up” STANG attitude helped her rise to the top—way to go, Petra!
We are so proud of you and all the awesome finalist in this year's competition! Keep jumping, keep shining, and keep inspiring your classmates!
MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS - IMPORTANT WEATHER MESSAGE - 11.26.25
Due to the incoming winter storm, our buildings will close TODAY at 3:00pm. ALL after school activities, practices, meetings, and events are canceled today. Please travel safely and have a great Thanksgiving!
Due to the incoming winter storm, our buildings will close TODAY at 3:00pm. ALL after school activities, practices, meetings, and events are canceled today. Please travel safely and have a great Thanksgiving!
Congratulations Avery Murk!
Please help our Middle/High School Student Council with another Christmas service project!
Congratulations to Grace and her parents!
Thanksgiving Week at Mather!
Lions vs. Packers Spirit Day – Wednesday, Nov. 26
Wear your favorite team’s merch! One student from each grade will be recognized for their outstanding effort.
Jump-Off Finals – Wednesday at 10:45 AM(Closed to the public)
Finalists:
K: Ilylah Crosby, Aubrey Hughes
1st: Orin Lewis, Gina Bowerman
2nd: Ivy Grahovac, Ezamae Lee-Bliss
3rd: Eleanor Exelby, Quinn Murray
4th: Nolan Graves, Petra Bogater
5th: Athena Paquette, Jake Johnson
~Thank you to Mr. Mattson for running the prelims in gym!
Thanksgiving Wishes
Wishing all our Mather families a safe, restful, joy-filled Thanksgiving.
We are so thankful for our wonderful school community and the happiness your children bring each day.
Lions vs. Packers Spirit Day – Wednesday, Nov. 26
Wear your favorite team’s merch! One student from each grade will be recognized for their outstanding effort.
Jump-Off Finals – Wednesday at 10:45 AM(Closed to the public)
Finalists:
K: Ilylah Crosby, Aubrey Hughes
1st: Orin Lewis, Gina Bowerman
2nd: Ivy Grahovac, Ezamae Lee-Bliss
3rd: Eleanor Exelby, Quinn Murray
4th: Nolan Graves, Petra Bogater
5th: Athena Paquette, Jake Johnson
~Thank you to Mr. Mattson for running the prelims in gym!
Thanksgiving Wishes
Wishing all our Mather families a safe, restful, joy-filled Thanksgiving.
We are so thankful for our wonderful school community and the happiness your children bring each day.
Student of the Week: Filimena Dolaskie!
Fili, nominated by Mrs. Nebel, is a proud STANG role model. She is kind, helpful, and a positive leader in the classroom.
Her favorite subjects are math and reading, and she enjoys gymnastics, skating, and art outside of school.
Congratulations, Filimena—well deserved!
Quarter 1 Awards Assembly Highlights!
Our Mustangs had an amazing start to the year! Tuesday we celebrated academic growth, positive behavior, reading achievements, and plenty of STANG pride. Take a look at all the incredible accomplishments from our Quarter 1 Awards Assembly!
⭐ STANG Citizens of the Quarter
Kindergarten – Stay Safe: Leo Fostun
Leo always follows expectations, comes ready to learn, and treats others with kindness and respect.
1st Grade – Take Responsibility: Olivia Marrow
Olivia models responsibility through her hard work, positive choices, and constant effort to improve.
2nd Grade – Act With Kindness: Delia Phillipson
Delia is kind to everyone and always steps up to help. She is a wonderful STANG role model.
3rd Grade – Never Give Up: Clare Chamberlin
Clare shows perseverance, kindness, and consistent participation every day.
4th Grade – Give Respect: Annika Hand
Annika is respectful, thoughtful, and a strong leader in demonstrating STANG expectations.
5th Grade – All 5 STANGs: Liam Lewis
Liam is a model of safety, responsibility, kindness, perseverance, and respect. His positive attitude and strong character inspire others.
📚 i-Ready Lesson Leaders
Kindergarten: Filimena D. (Reading), Gavin P. ( Math)
1st Grade: Orin L. (Math), Evelyn B. (Reading)
2nd Grade: Rebekah P. ( Reading), Micah T. (Math)
3rd Grade: Torin M. ( Reading, Math)
4th Grade: Petra B. (Math), Evin K. ( Reading)
5th Grade: Kelsey B. (Math), Jonathan M. (Reading)
🔢 Reflex & Fact Fluency Achievements
Reflex Gains:
5th Grade: 79.3% Green Lights
1st Grade: 79.9% Facts Gained
Fact Fluency Top Scores:
1st: Odin E. – 77%
2nd: Joshua M. – 99%
3rd: Leila E. – 80%
4th: Warren B. – 98%
5th: Jake J. – 99%, Remle S. – 94%, Kelsey B. – 94%
🌟 Green Light Mastery (100%)
5th: Gracie G., Jake J., Simon K., Liam L., Caden P., Chase T., Logan D., Ari U.
4th: Petra B., Gabby P.
3rd: Jack C. (87.1%)
2nd: Finley M. (79.2%)
1st: Cole C. (73.2%)
📖 AR Reading Awards
🎉 1,000 Point Club: Jake Johnson
Prize: Movie Theater Pass + Principal for Half a Day (plus one wish!)
🐻 750 Points: Simon Kelto – Reading Bear Award
🍰 250 Points: Hadley Lasak & Stella Bishop – Dessert Reward
We had tons of AR winners this quarter—amazing reading, Mustangs!
Assembly Fun
Jump Rope Teacher Demo:
Mrs. Johnson, Ms. Schalow, and Mr. Ethan rocked their jump-in skills while Mrs. DeFrancesco and Ms. Berube twirled the rope! A great kick-off for next week’s Schoolwide Jump Off Competition.
Teacher Musical Chairs:
Our staff battled it out on stage…
🏆 Mrs. Gramm won the final round!
📚 STANG Card Milestone
Our students have earned 596 STANG cards so far—already more than halfway to unlocking our Book Vending Machine!
Our Mustangs had an amazing start to the year! Tuesday we celebrated academic growth, positive behavior, reading achievements, and plenty of STANG pride. Take a look at all the incredible accomplishments from our Quarter 1 Awards Assembly!
⭐ STANG Citizens of the Quarter
Kindergarten – Stay Safe: Leo Fostun
Leo always follows expectations, comes ready to learn, and treats others with kindness and respect.
1st Grade – Take Responsibility: Olivia Marrow
Olivia models responsibility through her hard work, positive choices, and constant effort to improve.
2nd Grade – Act With Kindness: Delia Phillipson
Delia is kind to everyone and always steps up to help. She is a wonderful STANG role model.
3rd Grade – Never Give Up: Clare Chamberlin
Clare shows perseverance, kindness, and consistent participation every day.
4th Grade – Give Respect: Annika Hand
Annika is respectful, thoughtful, and a strong leader in demonstrating STANG expectations.
5th Grade – All 5 STANGs: Liam Lewis
Liam is a model of safety, responsibility, kindness, perseverance, and respect. His positive attitude and strong character inspire others.
📚 i-Ready Lesson Leaders
Kindergarten: Filimena D. (Reading), Gavin P. ( Math)
1st Grade: Orin L. (Math), Evelyn B. (Reading)
2nd Grade: Rebekah P. ( Reading), Micah T. (Math)
3rd Grade: Torin M. ( Reading, Math)
4th Grade: Petra B. (Math), Evin K. ( Reading)
5th Grade: Kelsey B. (Math), Jonathan M. (Reading)
🔢 Reflex & Fact Fluency Achievements
Reflex Gains:
5th Grade: 79.3% Green Lights
1st Grade: 79.9% Facts Gained
Fact Fluency Top Scores:
1st: Odin E. – 77%
2nd: Joshua M. – 99%
3rd: Leila E. – 80%
4th: Warren B. – 98%
5th: Jake J. – 99%, Remle S. – 94%, Kelsey B. – 94%
🌟 Green Light Mastery (100%)
5th: Gracie G., Jake J., Simon K., Liam L., Caden P., Chase T., Logan D., Ari U.
4th: Petra B., Gabby P.
3rd: Jack C. (87.1%)
2nd: Finley M. (79.2%)
1st: Cole C. (73.2%)
📖 AR Reading Awards
🎉 1,000 Point Club: Jake Johnson
Prize: Movie Theater Pass + Principal for Half a Day (plus one wish!)
🐻 750 Points: Simon Kelto – Reading Bear Award
🍰 250 Points: Hadley Lasak & Stella Bishop – Dessert Reward
We had tons of AR winners this quarter—amazing reading, Mustangs!
Assembly Fun
Jump Rope Teacher Demo:
Mrs. Johnson, Ms. Schalow, and Mr. Ethan rocked their jump-in skills while Mrs. DeFrancesco and Ms. Berube twirled the rope! A great kick-off for next week’s Schoolwide Jump Off Competition.
Teacher Musical Chairs:
Our staff battled it out on stage…
🏆 Mrs. Gramm won the final round!
📚 STANG Card Milestone
Our students have earned 596 STANG cards so far—already more than halfway to unlocking our Book Vending Machine!
Please join us tonight as we welcome in our Winter Sports Athletes for the 2025-26 season!
Congratulations Maggie!
Congratulations to Ray and his parents!
Mather Elementary is thrilled to announce Kaiden Majurin as our Student of the Week! Kaiden, the son of Alyssa and Eric Majurin, was nominated by Mrs. Mattson for his outstanding dedication and leadership.
Say Cheese! Photobooth Fun at Math, Science & Book Fair Night
Our Math, Science & Book Fair Night wasn’t just about exploring, learning, and reading—it was also about making memories! Families, students, and staff had a blast at the photobooth, striking fun poses, showing off their smiles, and capturing the joy of the evening.
Check out some of the amazing photos from the night!
Our Math, Science & Book Fair Night wasn’t just about exploring, learning, and reading—it was also about making memories! Families, students, and staff had a blast at the photobooth, striking fun poses, showing off their smiles, and capturing the joy of the evening.
Check out some of the amazing photos from the night!
Math, Science & Book Fair Night – Event Recap & A Huge Thank You!
What an incredible night at Mather! Families packed the building for an evening full of hands-on exploration, creativity, and STEM excitement this past Thursday. Students had the opportunity to dive into a wide variety of activities, including a photo booth, fingerprinting, a glowing blacklight science room, robotics demonstrations, balloon animals, a number walk, sensory play, a slime-themed book reading, and so much more. The energy, curiosity, and joy from our students and families made it a night to remember!
None of this would have been possible without the planning and leadership of Jessica Kelto, Ashley LaFlamme, and Melissa Berube, along with the tremendous support from our staff, community members, and student volunteers. This event truly showcased the strength of our Mather community.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Volunteers
Mather Staff Volunteers:
Sarah Schalow • David Bowerman • Emily Rumisel • Jamie Johnson • Kalee Martin • Brett Rushford • Amy Filz • Ethan Nachazel • Kiera McDonnald • Kyley DeFrancesco • Kadynce DeFrancesco • Johanna Bogater • Susie Palomaki • Amy Johnson
Community Members:
Tyreen Prunick (4-H) • Erin Dolaskie & Girl Scouts
Andrew Bishop, Nick Bogater & MMS Robotics Team
Pastor Ethan
Josh, Michael, & Audrey Maloney
Jeff DeFrancesco • Jason Brisson • Josie Bowerman
JrNHS Members:
Heather Nayback • Maggie Gage • Juliana Smith • Trey Mattson • Destiny Andrews • Natalie Brock • Ella Johnson • Ava Prunick
NHS Members:
Tori Butler • Natalia St. Amour • Kylie Syers
MPS Student Volunteers:
Brett DeFrancesco • Amber DeFrancesco • Trey DeFrancesco • Petra Bogater • Rebekah Palomaki • Jake Johnson
Thank you for your time, energy, and commitment to supporting our students. Events like this are possible because of the collaboration and generosity of so many, and we are truly grateful for each of you.
What an incredible night at Mather! Families packed the building for an evening full of hands-on exploration, creativity, and STEM excitement this past Thursday. Students had the opportunity to dive into a wide variety of activities, including a photo booth, fingerprinting, a glowing blacklight science room, robotics demonstrations, balloon animals, a number walk, sensory play, a slime-themed book reading, and so much more. The energy, curiosity, and joy from our students and families made it a night to remember!
None of this would have been possible without the planning and leadership of Jessica Kelto, Ashley LaFlamme, and Melissa Berube, along with the tremendous support from our staff, community members, and student volunteers. This event truly showcased the strength of our Mather community.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Volunteers
Mather Staff Volunteers:
Sarah Schalow • David Bowerman • Emily Rumisel • Jamie Johnson • Kalee Martin • Brett Rushford • Amy Filz • Ethan Nachazel • Kiera McDonnald • Kyley DeFrancesco • Kadynce DeFrancesco • Johanna Bogater • Susie Palomaki • Amy Johnson
Community Members:
Tyreen Prunick (4-H) • Erin Dolaskie & Girl Scouts
Andrew Bishop, Nick Bogater & MMS Robotics Team
Pastor Ethan
Josh, Michael, & Audrey Maloney
Jeff DeFrancesco • Jason Brisson • Josie Bowerman
JrNHS Members:
Heather Nayback • Maggie Gage • Juliana Smith • Trey Mattson • Destiny Andrews • Natalie Brock • Ella Johnson • Ava Prunick
NHS Members:
Tori Butler • Natalia St. Amour • Kylie Syers
MPS Student Volunteers:
Brett DeFrancesco • Amber DeFrancesco • Trey DeFrancesco • Petra Bogater • Rebekah Palomaki • Jake Johnson
Thank you for your time, energy, and commitment to supporting our students. Events like this are possible because of the collaboration and generosity of so many, and we are truly grateful for each of you.
Math, Science, & Book Fair Night is TONIGHT @ Mather!
Join us from 5:00–7:00 PM for an evening of hands-on learning, family fun, and great books!
Come out and explore exciting math and science stations, shop the Book Fair, and enjoy time learning together as a family. There’s something for every age—and we can’t wait to see you there!
Join us from 5:00–7:00 PM for an evening of hands-on learning, family fun, and great books!
Come out and explore exciting math and science stations, shop the Book Fair, and enjoy time learning together as a family. There’s something for every age—and we can’t wait to see you there!
Congratulations to our MITCA Academic All State Cross Country Award Winners ! MHS had 5 individual academic award winners and the boys varsity team is an Academic All State team! Way to go!
