Munising Public Schools

We are looking for a new Middle School Cheer Coach! Apply today!

Our Cross Country teams are selling team apparel again this fall to support their team activities. Munising High School is happy to be hosting U.P. Finals this year so grab some gear and support this great program! https://munisingtrackcrosscountryapparel.itemorder.com/shop/home/

MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS URGES YOU TO CAST YOUR VOTE ON THE SINKING FUND BALLOT PROPOSAL! ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024. However, early in-person voting is available at the Alger County Courthouse located at 101 Court Street, Munising, Michigan 49862 from 8:00AM to 4:00PM on 7/31, 8/1, 8/2, 8/3, and 8/4. To locate other early in-person voting locations go to https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/voting/early-in-person-voting To learn more about the MPS Sinking Fund Proposal go to https://munisingmi.sites.thrillshare.com/o/munising-public-schools/page/sinking-fund-2024

INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH PRESCHOOL AGED CHILDREN OR INFANTS & TODDLERS? SEE THE FLYER BELOW FOR AN EXCELLENT TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITY.

MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS excitedly introduces Mrs. Shannon DeFrancesco - The New Mather Elementary Principal & Director of State & Federal Programs. Please warmly welcome Principal DeFrancesco and feel free to drop into the office at Mather to congratulate her as she is already working away as she prepares for the new school year :-)

MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS SEEKING TWO (2) GENERAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONALS TO SERVE IN THE KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS AT WILLIAM G. MATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS SHOULD REFER TO THE POSTING BELOW FOR DETAILS AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.

MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS SEEKING A NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATOR & COORDINATOR AT MATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 7, 2024. THIS EXCELLENT PROGRAM OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR STUDENTS. PLEASE SEE THE POSTING FOR DETAILS.

SUMMER SCHOOL TUTORING IN MATH & ENGLISH HAS EXPANDED AND IS NOW OPEN TO ALL MATHER ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IN GRADES K-5. THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS JULY 31ST. PLEASE SEE THE SHARED INFORMATIONAL LETTER AND PARENT PERMISSION FORM. PLEASE CONTACT SUMMER SCHOOL COORDINATOR, SHANNON DEFRANCESCO AT SHANNON.DEFRANCESCO@MPS-UP.COM FOR QUESTIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFO.

Get On Board! If you are a Munising School District Resident and are interested in becoming a school board member. You may want to consider registering for and attending one of the virtual informational events listed here: https://www.masb.org/tools-and-templates/becoming-a-board-member#events to learn more!

MPS Honors Elizabeth (Libby) Blank at her final board meeting on Tuesday. 33 Years comes to a close as Libby cuts the celebratory cake! Thank you for so many years of excellent service to the students and staff. Enjoy your well deserved retirement :-)

MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS SEEKING A HIGHLY MOTIVATED & DEDICATED ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL TO JOIN OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM! IF INTERESTED, PLEASE REFER AND RESPOND TO THE POSTING BELOW WHICH CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON OUR DISTRICT WEBSITE. MUNISING IS A WONDERFUL PLACE TO LEARN, LIVE, & PLAY. THE POSTING CLOSES ON JULY 17TH WITH INTERVIEWS PLANNED FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 22ND. THIS LINK WILL ALSO TAKE YOU TO JOB POSTING: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dU7IcQt67oVF3cg-dT4j0p0iqt2bD3nnLech71em5ZI/edit?usp=sharing

MPS ANNOUNCES GSRP PRESCHOOL SCREENING 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2O24 - 8:00AM-12:00PM MATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MPS is excited to announce that we are hiring another lead GSRP teacher and will be expanding our GSRP Preschool program to two classrooms for 3 and 4 year old students in our community. Please refer to the information below for the details regarding eligibility and registration.

MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE A CHANGING OF THE GUARD! WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2024 At the School Board Meeting last night, Munising School Board President, Paula Ackerman swore in and seated new school board trustee, Megan Hill as she took her Constitutional Oath of Office . Megan is a 2011 Munising Alumni and she and her husband Brad and two young children are Munising residents. Megan was interviewed and appointed by the Board of Education to fill the seat recently vacated by Jenna Cole. Jenna was recently hired to serve as the Business Manager for Munising Public Schools and is currently in training with Libby Blank who is retiring on June 28th after serving the district for 33 years. Jenna is already doing a great job and will officially assume reins on July 1st. Jenna , her husband Josh and 3 young children also live, learn, and work in Munising. Please congratulate both Megan and Jenna when you get a chance :-)

MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS - EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NEW POSITION NOTICE - LEAD GSRP PRESCHOOL TEACHER APPLICATION DEADLINE = MONDAY, JUNE 17TH @ 3;00PM Refer to posting below or contact Mike Travis, Superintendent for details at mike.travis@mps-up.com.

Munising Public Schools Expresses Condolences & Gratitude to the Family & Friends of Mr. Greg Quinn. Greg Quinn passed away last night after an almost year long battle with esophageal cancer. Greg handmade and donated the Athletic Shadow Boxes hung in the hallway at Munising High School and was a huge supporter of Munising Athletics. These beautiful shadow boxes (20 in total) honor and recognize the accomplishments of our student athletes, coaches, and teams over the year. Thank you Greg, you will be missed and your contributions will be cherished for years to come.

FINAL MPS TRANSPORTATION UPDATE OF THE SCHOOL YEAR - FOR THIS AFTERNOON, JUNE 6TH: There will be no Bus 3 (bear). Bus 3 (bear) students in town will ride Bus 7 (frog). All other Bus 3 (bear) students will take Bus 5 (deer).

MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS - FOOD SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - JUNE 5, 2024 MPS is not offering a Summer Food Service Program this summer. However, those in need of summer food assistance can visit the Meet Up & Eat Up interactive map at https://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/schoolnutrition/ to find the location nearest you. You can also text "FOOD" or "COMIDA" to 304-304 to find free meals in your neighborhood. Additionally, food assistance can be obtained through the following non-profit organization: Alger Community Food Pantry 414 East Munising Ave, Munising MI, 49862 Phone: 906.387.4440 Hours of operation are: 12:00 pm. to 3:30 pm.

Mustang Michigan Youth In Government Ambassadors, Dylan Cornish and Savannah Lassila were guest speakers at our Munising Rotary Meeting today and did an outstanding job presenting on the goals and growth of the program in Munising Public Schools. They shared that this summer they will be representing Munising at the National YIG Conference called CONA in North Carolina and Washington DC. As Rotarians we were so impressed that we unanimously voted to donate $500 to help them pay for travel expenses. Go Dylan! Go Savannah! Go Mustangs!

MPS TRANSPORTATION UPDATE FOR THE AFTERNOON OF TUESDAY, JUNE 4TH: There will be no Bus 2 (Dino). Bus 3 (Bear) will have its own students and Bus 2 students living on Carmody Road. Bus 7 (Frog) will take its own students plus Alger Heights students.

MPS Transportation Update for the afternoon of Monday, June 3rd: No Bus 5 (deer). Bus 2 (dino) will drive its normal route plus Wetmore. Bus 3 (bear) will drive its normal run plus the Shingleton area.