The LMAS District Health Department is expecting Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer vaccine for adolescents ages 12 and up in the next couple of weeks, and they are conducting a short interest survey on their website. If you have a child in the 12-15 age category, please take a minute and complete the three question survey at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/pfizerinterest. The link can also be found on the Munising Public Schools Facebook page, and on the Munising Public Schools website at munisingschools.com.
On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, Munising Public Schools was notified that two Munising High School students 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.
Munising Public Schools continues to work closely with the LMAS District Health Department to monitor the safety of our students and staff. Quarantined students are required to attend all classroom Google Meets that are available for virtual attendance.
On Monday, April 12, 2021, Munising Public Schools was notified by the LMAS District Health Department that three Munising High School students 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.
Munising Public Schools is working closely with the LMAS Health Department to monitor the safety of our students and staff, and the school will continue delivering in-person instruction at this time. All quarantined students should contact their teachers to see if Google Meets will be available to attend classes virtually.
As many of you are aware, today Governor Gretchen Whitmer recommended, not required, that high school students move to remote learning for the next two weeks, and also recommended, not required, that youth sports suspend in-person activities (practices and games) for the next two weeks. The recommendation also stated that schools should make decisions based on input from their local health departments.
The superintendents of all Marquette and Alger County schools met with their local health departments today and have made the decision to remain in school and continue in-person instruction, and to continue athletics with the required precautions.
In Munising Public Schools, we’ve only had one student test positive for COVID-19 since February 3rd, and all spring sports athletes are now tested for COVID-19 on a weekly basis. Based on data from the health departments, while hospitalizations due to COVID-19 are rising slightly, overall rates in Upper Peninsula hospitals remain low.
Thank you to our students, staff and parents for continuing to be diligent in wearing masks, staying home when sick, and taking the necessary precautions to keep everyone safe. We will continue to meet with our local health departments and follow their recommendations for possible closure if student and staff cases begin to increase.
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.