Support our Cross Country Teams and their quest to bring home UP Championship titles for the boys and girls teams by visiting and purchasing apparel from their team store!
https://munisingxc23.itemorder.com/shop/home/
The store will be open from July 10th until August 10th. Any questions regarding the fundraiser, please contact munisingxc1@gmail.com.
MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS (MPS) NOTICE 6.20.23
COMMUNITY PICK-UP FOR PLAYGROUND WOOD & MATERIALS
Dear Community Members,
At MPS we hope that you are enjoying your summer!
Today, Balko Construction is currently working for a second day on deconstruction of the old Mather Elementary School Playground. Their donated labor is greatly appreciated, especially when temperatures push past 80 degrees. They are on target to be completely done with deconstruction by no later than this Thursday, June 22nd. Gerou Excavating is slated to begin removal of slab concrete and cement footings next week (June 26th) and will begin the grading and site work for the new equipment.
Therefore, we are confirming that community pick up for the old playground wood/materials will be this coming Friday, June 23rd from 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00-3:00pm. There is "no charge". These materials are free to members of the Munising Community. Michael Albright, MPS Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Supervisor will be on-site during the pick up times and anyone taking wood/materials from the playground will need to sign 2 copies of the "As Is Waiver Form". Those individuals picking up will keep a copy and Mike will retain a copy for the district. Mike will have these on site and they are also currently available at the main offices of each building. Additionally, they can be found at this link
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yuGrFhOaFkGxnbA0-k6Pt-TZs9RzXBLp/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103154425355104092098&rtpof=true&sd=true
So please print them as needed and contact Mike at michael.albright@mps-up.com if you have questions regarding pick-up.
Sincerely,
Michael J. Travis, Superintendent
Munising Public Schools
MPS PUBLIC NOTICE - JUNE 7, 2023
MATHER ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND DECONSTRUCTION & CONSTRUCTION
Hello Everyone,
Summer is almost here and we have some exciting news for you regarding the deconstruction and construction of the Mather Playground.
First, another thank you to all of our amazing community donors and a huge thank you to Will Balko of Balko Construction and Stan Gerou of Gerou Excavating (and their crews) for donating their time, labor, equipment, and expertise in helping to bring the vision of a new playground for our school and community to fruition.
THE MATHER PLAYGROUND WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC FOR ALL RECREATIONAL PURPOSES FROM MONDAY, JUNE 19TH THROUGH FRIDAY, JUNE 30TH. It will also be closed for a period of time in August when the new equipment is being assembled and installed. Mike Albright (MPS Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Supervisor) will establish a safety perimeter with caution tape and barricades early on the morning of June 19th.
Timeline of Project Events:
June 19-22; Balko's Crew will deconstruct the old wooden structure.
June 23; Lumber and components from the old structure will tentatively be made available for free to the public. There will be specific procedures and times for retrieval communicated at a later point. Those individuals that are interested in some of these materials should contact Mike Albright at michael.albright@mps-up.com before June 23rd.
June 26-30; Gerou's Crew will remove any remaining posts and cement footings, dispose of all remaining pieces of the old structure, and complete the grading and site work needed for the installation of the new equipment.
August 3; The new equipment is slated for delivery at MPS. The bus parking lot will be used for staging and equipment preparation. Doug Smith of Penchura (and crew) will communicate the specific dates, times, and details for installation in August and those will be communicated to the public at a later time. Doug advises that his crew will be able to assemble everything before the end of August so that the new playground is ready for the school children and community when school starts in early September.
Please contact me if you have any questions!
Sincerely,
MJT
Friday's Softball district games and Saturday's Track UP Finals must have tickets purchased through GoFan.co. Use QR codes below to purchase!
Please check out the June Pony Express, also posted in the News section of the MPS website.
Miles for Mather is this week! Please see the attached schedule and make sure the students have tennis shoes to wear on their day to run!
MPS TRANSPORTATION UPDATE 5.25.23
Due to a sports run and driver illness, here are the bus changes for this afternoon.
Bus# 5 (Frog bus) will be replaced by Bus #9B this afternoon. Students from Bus #2 (Dino bus) will need to ride Bus #10 (Turtle bus) home this afternoon.
MPS TRANSPORTATION UPDATE - MAY 23, 2023
This afternoon we will be combining runs due to having 2 bus drivers off.
All of the students that normally ride bus #2 (Dino) will need to ride Bus #10 (Turtle) home this afternoon. We are desperately in need of hiring a bus driver. The district will pay for the required training and licensure, as well as the hourly rate of $18.68 during training and travel costs including mileage, meals, and lodging if necessary. Please respond to the posting if you have interest in joining the Mustang Team!
MPS TRANSPORTATION UPDATE - Friday 5.19.23
Bus changes for this afternoon due to an out of town sports trip.
We will be combining bus runs for #10 & #2. So students that normally ride Bus #10 (Turtle bus) will need to ride Bus #2 (Dino bus) home this afternoon.
Also, Bus #6 (Deer bus) will be replaced this afternoon by sub bus #9B.
Also thank you again to Bill Valima, Craig Anderson and our friends at Superior Central Schools for loaning us a school bus this week as three buses in our aging fleet are in Escanaba for repairs.
MPS SCHOOL CALENDAR UPDATE - 5.17.23
Great News! MDE Approved our Forgiven Time Waiver Request
The last day of school for students will be a 1/2 day on Friday, June 9th.
Teachers will have professional development in the afternoon on June 9th.
Tickets for Friday's Track Regional in Munising must be purchased through GoFan.co at https://gofan.co/app/events/989365?schoolId=MI19267.
MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOTICE OF CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2015-01
OPERATION OF SNOWMOBILES & OFF-ROAD VEHICLES:
The Munising Police Department brought to our attention Section 3 of this ordinance which notes that "Operation of snowmobiles or ORV's in the City of Munising are for the purposes of accessing designated snowmobile/ORV operating areas, from locations in the City, and returning from those places to locations in the City..." Therefore we ask that students and other citizens abide by this ordinance and refrain from driving these vehicles to and from school and being present on school grounds with these vehicles. The MUPD and MPS appreciates your cooperation in this matter and believes that abiding by this ordinance will also increase student safety and safety for all city residents.
The May Pony Express has been updated! We had to make slight changes to the Spring Concert as well as the Mather Spelling Bee!
Congratulations to Trey and his family!!
MPS TRANSPORTATION UPDATE
MONDAY, MAY 8, 2023
Due to sports trips we will be combining runs both Monday & Tuesday afternoon. Both days the students that normally ride Bus #10 (Turtle bus) will need to ride Bus #2 (Dino bus) home.
MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE:
Bus changes for today, Friday, May 5th. Students that ride Bus #10 (Turtle bus) will need to ride Bus #2 (Dino bus) home this afternoon.
MPS SCHOOL CLOSURE ALERT:
Munising Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, May 2nd Due to dangerous weather conditions, power outages, and hazardous travel conditions effecting the morning commute.
VOTING REMINDER - THE MAY 2ND SPECIAL ELECTION IS TOMORROW!
THE MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS WOULD LIKE TO REMIND YOU OF THE
SINKING FUND PROPOSAL THAT IS ON THE BALLOT - EVERY VOTE MATTERS!
THE POLLS ARE OPEN TOMORROW, TUESDAY MAY 2ND FROM 7:00AM TO 8:00PM
THE WINTER WEATHER ENDS TOMORROW BY 11:00AM
DRIVING CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE MID-DAY MAKING IT EASIER TO GET TO THE POLLS - THERE ARE BALLOT DROP BOXES AT EACH POLLING LOCATION FOR DEPOSITING MAIL-IN BALLOTS - GO MUSTANGS!
MHS Student Council present MHS Prom 2023!
VOTING REMINDER - MAY 2ND IS COMING!
THE MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SINKING FUND PROPOSAL IS ON THE BALLOT
EVERY VOTE MATTERS!
