NOTICE: 22ND ANNUAL ROTARY SUNSET CRUISE AROUND GRAND ISLAND - MONDAY JULY 28TH - GET TICKETS NOW TO SUPPORT YOUTH GRANTS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND ENJOY AN EVENING ON THE WATER!
It is that time again and the Munising Rotary Club will host their 22nd Annual Rotary Sunset Cruise around Grand Island. This cruise is one of our major fundraisers for our small club. Like last year, the local Kiwanis Club is joining in on the fundraiser. This year’s event will be held on Monday, July 28th and will be held on the glass-bottomed vessel Shipwreck Express which seats 149 passengers. Riders should arrive at the Shipwreck Tour dock in Munising at approximately 6:15pm as the boat will depart promptly at 6:30pm. The Shipwreck Express will view the sunken shipwreck Bermuda in Murray Bay and then make the 30-mile tour around scenic Grand Island. The island’s sandstone cliffs followed by a spectacular sunset reflecting on Lake Superior will be highlighted, and the cruise will return shortly before 10:00pm. Pre-wrapped snacks will be provided and bottled water will be available for purchase. Passengers may carry their own personal beverages as well. Out-of-towners should dine at one of the various Munising eateries prior to boarding. A warm fleece-lined jacket or windbreaker is highly recommended while boating on cool Lake Superior waters.
All proceeds are used to support area youth in our local area. All tickets are $50 each and are only available from the https://shipwrecktours.com website. Once on the site, click Schedule/Rates, slide down to "buy tickets now”, on July 28, and register either on “Rotary Club Fundraiser” (100 seats) or “Kiwanis Club Fundraiser” (40 seats). Both sites will then request your credit card information. It is advisable to book early to save your seats. For questions, the Shipwreck Tour Office & Dock is located at 1204 Commercial St. and can be reached by calling 906-387-4477.
Due to forecasted cold and windy conditions, Saturday's graduation ceremony has been moved to the Munising High School gym.
Munising Public Schools will be running with only three buses today due to an additional driver call-in. As a result, families should expect delays of up to 30 minutes in the Shingleton, Wetmore, and in-town areas.
We understand this may cause inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to transport all students safely and as efficiently as possible.
Please plan for adjusted pick-up and drop-off times, and remind students to dress appropriately in case of longer wait times. We will share updates if anything changes.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight! Tessa, daughter of Christi and Kevin Salo, has been an active member of her school and community.
She has been involved in Munising’s Chapter of the National Honors Society, student council, Key Club, the yearbook, Youth in Government, tennis, basketball, track, and golf. While participating in these activities, Tessa has been recognized for awards such as tennis All-UP Honorable Mention, basketball district champions, track and field regional champions, Key Club board director, various academic achievement awards, a 2025 Senior Scholar, and is in the Top 5% of her class. Through her notable experiences, Tessa’s favorite memory is Gaylord basketball camps. Tessa plans on attending Michigan State University to pursue a degree in business.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight!
Michael is the son of Mike Robinson. Michael Junior has been active in hockey, golf, tennis, and Youth in Government. His favorite memory from high school was when Munising won the state championship in basketball. Michael plans to complete his certification in HVAC through the Jacobetti Center at Northern Michigan University.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight! Axl Richards is the son of Kylene Nelson and Randy Nelson. Axl enjoyed his senior year while being on the wrestling team. He has fond memories of assemblies and school events which he often was instrumental in since he is both senior class president and president of the student council. He plans to go into the Marines.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight!
Marqese Gardner is the son of Haylee Webb and Maurice Gardner. Although he had a brief stint here at Munising High School, his quick wit and quicker keyboarding skills were much appreciated by his teachers. Marqese plans to take a year off to save money but plans to attend NWTC in Green Bay, WI next fall to pursue a degree in video game design. Marqese was highly involved in robotics in his prior school. He also had a penchant for poetry. Marqese is a huge help to his mom and younger brothers.
We are proud to recognize Bently Bublitz as our Student of the Week! Bently is the son of Jennifer and Daniel. Bently is a kind and hardworking 4th grader in Mrs. Kelto's class who consistently goes above and beyond to lend a helping hand wherever it's needed. His willingness to volunteer and support others sets a wonderful example for his classmates.
Outside of school, he enjoys playing hockey, riding bikes, and spending time with his friends.
Bently's positive attitude, dedication, and generosity make him a valued member of the Mather Elementary community.
Way to go, Bently — we are so proud of you!
Congratulations to Bailey and her parents!
MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE FOR MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY (5/19, 5/20, 5/21): Due to continued driver absence, we will continue running 4 Bus Routes. P/U & D/O times may vary by 10-20 minutes from the 5 route schedule. The 4 routes for Monday through Wednesday this week can be seen in the picture below.
Congratulations to Zoey Fulton- She is Mather Elementary's Student of the Week.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight! Brody Gariepy is the son of Victoria Tannehill and Patrick Gariepy. Brody has fond memories of hanging out with his buddies during high school. Brody was very active in hockey and played for a Junior League team for two years. Post high school, Brody will gradually take the lead in one or more of the family businesses.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight!
Matthew is the son of Denise Niven and Steve Pokela. Matthew has been involved in numerous sports and activities, primarily wrestling, baseball, Key Club, and Youth In Government. Matthew has fond memories of playing baseball over his high school career. Pokela has plans to attend Northern Michigan University for a construction management degree.
MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE FOR FRIDAY, MAY 16: Due to an absent driver tomorrow, we will again be running 4 Bus Routes. P/U & D/O times may vary by 10-20 minutes from the 5 route schedule. The 4 routes for TOMORROW can be seen in the picture below.
MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE FOR TODAY - THU, MAY 15 - PM ONLY: Due to an out of town athletics trip, we are down a driver for this afternoon and will be running 4 Bus Routes. P/U & D/O times may vary by 10-20 minutes from the 5 route schedule. The 4 routes for TODAY can be seen in the picture below.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight!
Trevin Perry, son of Tim and Jen Perry, enjoyed his sophomore year the most, especially while doing the campus tour at Northern Michigan University. Trevin earned various academic and attendance awards over his high school career. Trevin plans to enter the workforce immediately after graduation.
MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE FOR TODAY - WEDS, MAY 14 - PM ONLY: Due to driver illness, we are down a driver for this afternoon and will be running 4 Bus Routes. P/U & D/O times may vary by 10-20 minutes from the 5 route schedule. The 4 routes for TODAY can be seen in the picture below.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight!
Nathan Petersen is the son of Elisheba and James Petersen. As a devoted family member, Nathan has decided to joining the Coast Guard. Petersen has been often seen on stage during drama club productions, an Honor Roll designee, and a robotics team captain. Nate’s plan after serving in the Coast Guard includes entering the field of prosthetics and orthotics.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight!
Joshua Palomaki is the son of Tim and Susie Palomaki. Josh enjoyed every moment of high school. He has been involved in golf, basketball, and some time in robotics. Josh plans to obtain his CDL and to drive full time as his future career.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight!
Trevor is the son of Thomas and Amie Nolan. He has been a very hardworking student throughout high school, and Trevor could be most often found in the gym helping middle school students or practicing his various shots. A state champion in basketball, Trevor also made First Team in basketball his senior year and has been indispensable in other sports like football, track and in cross country. He has been involved in the Munising Chapter of the National Honor Society and in Key Club. Trevor will pursue his basketball career this fall at Bay de Noc Community College. Some day, he plans to become a coach or an educator.
