Attention parents!
Munising Public Schools in coordination with the City of Munising, is applying for Safe Routes to School Funding. Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a federal program to make it safe, convenient, and fun for children, including those with disabilities, to bicycle and walk to school. We are hoping to use this federal funding to increase safety for students both walking and being dropped off at both school buildings.
In order to qualify, we need your help. Please click the link to take a short parent transportation survey:
Munising Middle/High School Parent Survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/munisingmidhighparent
Mather Elementary School Parent Survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/williamgmatherelemparent
Thank you for your time and participation!
MPS TRANSPORTATION UPDATE FOR THIS AFTERNOON (THUR. 2/20) - There will be 4 Drivers and 4 Routes for today's afternoon drop off due to our 5th driver transporting student athletes for away games. The 4 drivers, 4 buses, and 4 routes for this afternoon are shown in the pic below.
Just a reminder that is NO SCHOOL TOMORROW due to Teacher Professional Development!
Tomorrow's Girls Basketball game vs. Stephenson will now be played Tuesday, February 25th.
Congratulations to Lilliana and her grandparents!
Beat the winter blues and get moving!
The home boys basketball game tonight vs. North Central has been canceled and will not be rescheduled.
MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE: 3 HOUR DELAYED START TUES. FEB 18 - Due to the ongoing winter storm with reduced visibility and overnight heavy lake effect accumulation of 12+ inches in parts of our district, buses will be running on a 3 hour delay with school start times at the MSHS of 11:00am and 11:15am at Mather. If weather conditions do not improve, cancellation today is possible. The good news is that we now have 4 drivers and will be running 4 bus routes today. See the pic below for buses, drivers, and routes today.
The girls basketball game tonight vs. Stephenson has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 19th.
NO extracurricular or athletic practices allowed today due to the winter storm warning.
Stay safe and warm!
MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS CLOSED TOMORROW, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2025 - Due to the ongoing winter storm which is producing poor driving conditions with high winds, accumulating snow, reduced visibility, and drifting along north/south roads. The eastern half of the school district is particularly impacted from Connors Road east along M28 to Shingleton and north up H15 to H58 through VanMeer and Melstrand.
Kindergarten & 4th Grade Buddies Go Sledding!
This past Friday, on Valentine’s Day, our Kindergarten and 4th Grade Buddies enjoyed a perfect winter day sledding at the football field! The conditions were fantastic, and the smiles, laughter, and teamwork made it even better.
It was a great way to celebrate the day—fresh air, fun, and friendship! Thank you to all the staff who helped make this memorable experience possible!
⛸️ 5th Grade Valentine’s Ice Skating Fun!
This past Friday, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Mattson’s 5th grade class celebrated Valentine’s Day in the best way—by ice skating! The students had a blast gliding across the ice, enjoying the fresh air, and making great memories together.
A big thank you to everyone who helped make this fun experience possible!
Congratulations to Chase LaFlamme – 250 Point Club!
A huge shoutout to Chase LaFlamme for reaching the 250 Point Club in our Accelerated Reader Program! Chase has read an incredible 78 books, passing a quiz for each one to achieve this milestone during his time at Mather.
To celebrate his achievement, Chase enjoyed his favorite dessert—a strawberry sundae with whipped cream and got to pick out a book of his choice!
Way to go, Chase! Keep up the amazing reading! Thanks also to our librarian Ms. Berube, your dedication is appreciated.
Mather Elementary is pleased to announce Lee Edgette as our Student of the Week!
MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE FOR TOMORROW, FRIDAY 2/14 - We will remain at 4 bus routes tomorrow. The changes for today will be the same for tomorrow: NO Bus 8 (Deer). Bus 8 (Deer) riders from Wetmore, Varnum St., and Prospect St. will ride Bus 7 (Frog). Bus 8 (Deer) Shingleton Students will ride Bus 5 (Dino). Bus 5 (Dino) Students on H-58, Hilltop, & Carmody/Miners Castle Road will ride Bus 3 (Bear). Shingleton students may be picked up 20-30 minutes early. There are no changes tomorrow for Bus 9a (Camel).
An Honorable Visit to Mather Elementary!
Mather Elementary was truly honored to welcome Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist to our school! His visit was an incredible experience for our students, staff, and community. He took the time to meet with our students, tour our school, and genuinely listen to our successes and concerns.
His support and engagement were both inspiring and personal, reinforcing the importance of education and the work we do every day. Seeing our students interact with a leader who values their voices was a moment we won’t forget!
Thank you, Lt. Governor Gilchrist, for your time, support, and dedication to education. We are grateful for your visit and look forward to continued collaboration for the success of our students and school!
MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE FOR TOMORROW, THUR. 2/13 - YAY! WE ARE BACK TO 4 DRIVERS TOMORROW - Here are the changes for tomorrow: NO Bus 8 (Deer). Bus 8 (Deer) riders from Wetmore, Varnum St., and Prospect St. will ride Bus 7 (Frog). Bus 8 (Deer) Shingleton Students will ride Bus 5 (Dino). Bus 5 (Dino) Students on H-58, Hilltop, & Carmody/Miners Castle Road will ride Bus 3 (Bear). Shingleton students may be picked up 20-30 minutes early. There are no changes tomorrow for Bus 9a (Camel).
Save the dates for these upcoming dances for our Pre-5 and Middle School students sponsored by Key Club.
*Please note the date change for the MS dance*
MPS is happy to announce our Excellence in Education Scholars and their Influential Educators!
Senior Danny Goss selected Mr. Cotey.
Senior Savannah Lassila selected Ms. Frantti.
Senior Elizabeth Wing selected Tracy Wing.
Congratulations to all!
MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS SEEKING SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS - Respond to the posting below. Other available positions including a FULL-TIME BUS DRIVER & CUSTODIAN position are posted on the "Employment" page of the MPS District Website.
