Munising Public Schools

This is a reminder that Munising Public Schools is hosting FREE drive-thru coronavirus testing for students, staff, faculty and all Alger County residents returning from spring break. The COVID-19 drive-thru testing will be held in the Munising Middle-High School parking lot today, Monday, April 5, 2021 from noon until 6:00pm. Those who wish to be tested are strongly encouraged to fill out a pre-registration form for each person who wants to be tested. The pre-registration forms can be found online at http://honumg.info/MunisingMHS or by scanning the QR code on the event flyer on the Munising Public Schools Facebook page or website. You will also be able to register when you get tested. Testing is open to all Alger County residents. It is recommended that those within the school district sign up as soon as possible. Protect yourself and others. Get tested!

Munising Public Schools is hosting free drive-thru coronavirus testing for students, staff, faculty and all Alger County residents returning from spring break. The COVID-19 drive-thru testing will be held in the Munising Middle-High School parking lot on Monday, April 5, 2021 from noon until 6:00pm. The testing will help provide as safe an environment as possible for students returning to school and for community members. Those who wish to be tested are strongly encouraged to fill out a pre-registration form for each person who wants to be tested. The pre-registration forms can be found online at http://honumg.info/MunisingMHS or by scanning the QR code on the event flyer on the Munising Public Schools Facebook page or website. You will also be able to register when you get tested. Once a rapid test has been completed, the individual will receive results by phone, text or email within approximately 15-30 minutes. If your rapid test is positive, you can come back to the same site to get a PCR (comprehensive COVID-19 test), which typically gives results within 48-72 hours. If you cannot return due to time constraints, you may schedule a PCR test with a different provider. The site will also be open to all Alger County community members. It is recommended that those within the school district sign up as soon as possible.

Munising Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 due to cold temperatures and wind chills.

Munising Public Schools will be closed on Friday, February 5, 2021 due to hazardous weather and travel conditions.

On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, Munising Public Schools was notified by the LMAS District Health Department that a Munising High School student tested positive for COVID-19. Parents of students determined to be close contacts are in the process of being notified and students will be following quarantine protocols.

Just a reminder that all Munising Middle & High School students, other than students who are fully online, will return to school on Monday, February 1, 2021 for in-person instruction! Also, as a reminder, students should always stay home if they are experiencing any of the following symptoms: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. We appreciate everyone's continued patience as we navigate through this school year as safely as possible and we look forward to having everyone back on Monday!

On Thursday, January 21, 2021, Munising Public Schools was notified by the LMAS District Health Department that a Munising High School student tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing had to go back prior to the transition to remote learning, so parents of a small number of students determined to be close contacts are in the process of being notified and students will be following quarantine protocols.

The end of the first semester for Munising Middle/High School students will remain as scheduled on Friday, January 22, 2021. The second semester will begin on Monday, January 25, which will be a half-day for students. Students will still attend all seven classes Monday via Google Meet. The half-day schedule is posted on the Munising Public Schools website at munisingschools.com. Second semester student schedules will be emailed on Friday, January 22, and students can also check their second semester class schedule on PowerSchool. If students have fewer than seven classes on their schedule, they should email Matt Mattson at matt.mattson@mps-up.com, or contact the Guidance Office at 906-387-2103, extension 2113. Students completing make-up work from the first semester should discuss a timeline for completion with their teacher.

Due to a recent increase in Middle/High School students and staff testing positive for COVID-19, and after consultation with the LMAS District Health Department, the Munising Middle/High School (6th through 12th grade students only) is transitioning to remote learning beginning Monday, January 18, 2021 through Friday, January 29, 2021. Middle/High School students will return to school for in-person instruction on Monday, February 1, 2021. Mather Elementary students will remain in school for in-person instruction. During the remote learning period, Middle/High School students will be attending classes from home via Google Meet on their regular class period schedule from 8:00am to 2:45pm each day. The class period schedule is posted on the school website at munisingschools.com. Middle/High School students should all have a Chromebook, but if students need to pick up additional materials from school, please call the Middle/High School office at 906-387-2103, extension 2102 to make arrangements. Free Breakfast/Lunch pickup will be available for students at the Middle/High School from 11:30am to 12:30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Students will receive two breakfasts and lunches each day. Please call 906-387-2193 if you will be picking up food. No athletic practices or conditioning sessions, and no extra-curricular activities may now occur until Saturday, January 30, 2021.

On Sunday, January 10, 2021, Munising Public Schools was notified by the LMAS District Health Department that two Munising High School students tested positive for COVID-19. Parents of the students determined to be close contacts are in the process of being notified and students will be following quarantine protocols.

On Tuesday, December 29, 2020 Munising Public Schools was notified by the LMAS District Health Department that two Munising Public Schools’ support staff employees tested positive for COVID-19 with the infectious period possibly occurring prior to the holiday break. No students or other employees have been determined to be close contacts. We continue to appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we navigate through this school year as safely as possible.

On Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Munising Public Schools was notified by the LMAS District Health Department that a Munising Middle School student tested positive for COVID-19, and a second Munising Middle School student was determined to be a “probable positive” for COVID-19. Parents of the students determined to be close contacts on Monday, December 21 and Tuesday, December 22 are in the process of being notified and students will be following quarantine protocols. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we continue to navigate through this school year as safely as possible. We hope everyone can still have a safe and healthy holiday season.

On Monday, December 21, 2020 Munising Public Schools was notified by the LMAS District Health Department that a Munising Middle School student was determined to be a “probable positive” for COVID-19. Parents of the students determined to be close contacts are in the process of being notified and students will be following quarantine protocols. Munising Public Schools continues to work closely with the LMAS District Health Department to monitor the health and safety of our students.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Department of Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon announced today that, effective at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, December 21, students in grades 9-12 will be allowed to return to school in-person. Munising Public Schools students in grades 9-12 should plan on returning to school for in-person instruction on Monday, December 21, 2020. All K-8 students will remain in-person as they have been. Winter sports, including practices, continue to be suspended except for outdoor, non-contact athletics, through January 15, 2021. We look forward to having our high school students back on Monday!

In a new Emergency Order issued today, MDHHS Director Robert Gordon extended the order limiting gatherings in the State of Michigan until Sunday, December 20 at 11:59 PM. Under the new order, all in-person activities for students in grades 9-12 remain suspended. Districts may continue to educate high school students through distance learning, but may not have athletics in-person for any grades. Munising students in grades 9-12 will remain in remote learning until Monday, December 21, when they will return to in-person instruction. Mustang Online students will continue to work on their existing online programs.

Parents/Guardians of Mather Elementary 4th grade students should pick up a Chromebook, class materials and Google Meet schedule between 1:00pm and 4:00pm today in the Mather Elementary office. Devices and materials will also be available for pick up at the office from 8:00am to 3:30pm on Thursday and Friday.

On Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Munising Public Schools was notified by the LMAS District Health Department that a Mather Elementary fourth grade student tested positive for COVID-19. Based on discussion with the health department, we have made the decision to transition all 4th grade students to remote learning for the next two weeks. Parents of the students determined to be close contacts are in the process of being notified and students will be following quarantine protocols. Fourth grade students will return to school on Tuesday, December 1st. Arrangements will be made for parents of 4th grade students to pick up Chromebooks on Wednesday, November 18, and remote learning will begin on Thursday, November 19. Munising Public Schools continues to work closely with the LMAS District Health Department to monitor the health and safety of our students.

Munising Public Schools will be following the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services epidemic order and transition grades 9-12 to remote learning beginning Wednesday, November 18, 2020. High school students will return to in-person instruction on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. All remaining students, early childhood through 8th grade, will continue attending school in-person. We will provide further details on the remote learning process for grades 9-12 on the school website at munisingschools.com and on the Munising Public Schools Facebook page later today.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued an epidemic order this evening that, among other things, will suspend in-person instruction for most students in grades 9-12 beginning on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Those students will transition to remote learning until at least Tuesday, December 8, 2020. All students should plan on attending school on Monday and Tuesday of this week. A decision regarding continued in-person instruction for Early Childhood through 8th grade students will be made based on input from the LMAS District Health Department. We will notify everyone of the decision as soon as possible.

On Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Munising Public Schools was notified by the LMAS District Health Department that a contracted employee tested positive for COVID-19. No other employees or students were identified as close contacts. The Active Confirmed and Active Probable COVID-19 cases at Munising Public Schools are posted on the MPS COVID-19 DASHBOARD link on the school website at munisingschools.com. Munising Public Schools continues to work closely with the LMAS District Health Department and plans to continue in-person instruction.