Munising Public Schools

MUNISING MS/HS - JUNIOR CLASS FUNDRAISER: THE FRUIT HAS ARRIVED! Those parents, community members, and staff members that ordered fruit can pick it up today (Monday 2/21) from 2:00 to 5:30pm and tomorrow (Tuesday 2/22) from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The fruit is stored in the Board Room and the pick up location is at the first entrance.

MUNISING MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL IMPORTANT INFO & EVENTS WINTER HOMECOMING - WEEK OF FEBRUARY 21-25 Monday 2/21 - Presidents' Day! 8:30am - Junior Fruit Sales Order Arrives (Ms. Essinger/Board Room) 12:00pm - Athletic Eligibility Checks 5:15pm - Sports Boosters Meeting; MS/HS Cafeteria Tuesday 2/22 2:15-2:45 - Short HoCo Assembly 6:00pm - MS Volleyball @ Superior Central 6:00pm - JV Boys BB @ North Central Area Schools (Powers) 7:30pm - Var. Boys BB @ North Central Area Schools (Powers) Wednesday 2/23 6:00pm - JV Girls BB vs. Carney-Nadeau 7:30pm - Var. Girls BB vs. Carney-Nadeau (PARENT NIGHT) 7:30pm - Note: MS/HS Pep Band to Play during Varsity Girls Game Thursday 2/24 6:00pm - Var. Girls BB vs. Rapid River Friday 2/25 1:47-2:45pm - Long HoCo Assembly 6:00pm - JV Boys BB vs. Manistique 7:30pm - Var. Boys BB vs. Manistique (Halftime: Crowning King/Queen)

MUSTANG WRESTLING FINAL UPDATE: Individual Regionals @ Charlevoix; February 19, 2022 (Finals) After leading 14-3, Junior, Reagan Bowerman (140) lost by pin in the third period against his opponent in the consolation bracket. Although he was hoping for the 3rd place medal and the seeding that comes with it, he still secured a 4th place finish and a trip to the State Finals at Ford Field on March 4th & 5th. Congratulations Reagan….Munising is proud of you!

MUNISING HIGH SCHOOL PROUDLY ANNOUNCES MISS ABBIE HAYES AS THE NEW BOYS TENNIS COACH Abbie is a 2020 Munising High School graduate and was an accomplished player on the Munising Girls Tennis Team during her time in a Mustang uniform. Abbie served as a volunteer assistant coach in the fall of 2021 with the Girls Tennis Team. Abbie will count her father, an experienced tennis mind, as one of her assistant coaches this spring. Abbie is currently in her second year at NMU as she works towards a Bachelors in Clinical Health Sciences with a minor in Leadership and a Radiography Degree. Sign up forms are available in the MHS Office now for boys interested in playing tennis. The first official day of practice is March 14th.

THE MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE HIRING OF AMY HERIBACKA. Ms. Heribacka, a 2005 graduate of Munising High School, was chosen from a field of qualified candidates to serve as the new Lead Administrative Assistant at Munising Middle-High School in line to succeed Ms. Jil-Anne Essinger who has faithfully served in that role for 31 years. Amy will begin full time on-the-job training with Ms. Essinger on April 11th and will take the reins on July 1st, subject Ms. Essinger’s retirement on June 30th. Amy is no stranger to the school office environment as she successfully served as the Athletic Secretary from 2020-2021. Additionally she has considerable work experience in the medical and business/financial fields. Ms. Heribacka holds an Associate’s of Applied Science from NMU and has completed Business & Administration coursework at LSSU. Amy is incredibly organized and is a master of the details. Her sense of humor and ability to build relationships will help her serve all the stakeholders of the district well. Amy and her husband Curt reside in Munising with their two children, Levi and Remi. Please congratulate her when you see her!

MUSTANG WRESTLING UPDATE 7 Individual Regionals @ Charlevoix February 19, 2022 (Round 3) Senior Cole Whitehead (125) put forth a valiant effort, but lost by pin in the 3rd period to his opponent from Iron Mountain. A great season for Cole! Junior, Reagan Bowerman (140) controlled the match and beat his opponent from Ishpeming 4-2. With a record on the day of 2-1, Reagan will soon be wrestling in the consolation bracket to determine his seeding for MHSAA State Finals to be held at Ford Field in Detroit on March 4th & 5th. Go Bowerman! Go Mustangs!

MUSTANG WRESTLING UPDATE 6 Individual Regionals @ Charlevoix February 19, 2022 (Round 2) Despite controlling his opponent from Pine River for the majority of 3 periods, Junior, Reagan Bowerman (140) lost 0-1 in Round 2 due to an officials call on an illegal hand hold. Reagan will be ready for Round 3!

MUSTANG WRESTLING UPDATE 5 Individual Regionals @ Charlevoix February 19, 2022 (Round 2) Senior Cole Whitehead (125) wrestled an excellent match and dispatched his opponent from Pellston by pin in the last 10 seconds of the 1st period to his opponent from Pine River. Congratulations on your victory Cole!

MUSTANG WRESTLING UPDATE 4 Individual Regionals @ Charlevoix February 19, 2022 (Round 2) Sophomore, Robert Johns (215) wrestled a great match against his opponent from Houghton Lake. The close match went the distance and ended with Robert ceding to his opponent 3-5. Robert you’ve made your family, team, and school proud.

MUSTANG WRESTLING UPDATE 3 Individual Regionals @ Charlevoix February 19, 2022 Junior, Reagan Bowerman (140) quickly dispatched his opponent from Roscommon by pin at 1:24 of the first period. Reagan will advance to Round 2. Go Stangs!

MUSTANG WRESTLING UPDATE 2 Individual Regionals @ Charlevoix February 19, 2022 Senior Cole Whitehead (125) wrestled a tightly contested match as both opponents entering the 3rd period roughly even in points, but unfortunately fell by pin in the last 20 seconds of the 3rd period to his opponent from Pine River. Great season Cole! Mustang Proud!

MUSTANG WRESTLING UPDATE 1 Individual Regionals @ Charlevoix February 19, 2022 Robert Johns wrestled aggressively but fell by pin in the first period to his opponent from Forest Area. Great season Robert. Mustang Proud!

MUNISING MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL SEMESTER ONE 2021-2022 The following students have earn honor roll status by maintaining a 3.0 grade point average for the semester AND no course grades below a "C". Those students with an asterisk next to their names earned a 4.0 for the semester. Go Mustangs!

MUSTANG BUS CHANGES FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2022 The district will be combining Bus #10 & Bus #2 runs on Friday afternoon. Students that ride Bus #10 will need to ride Bus #2 home that day. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

MUNISING MUSTANGS - WINTER HOMECOMING 2022 FEBRUARY 21 - 25 Theme: Home Sweet Homecoming Dress-up Days: See attached pic. Pep Assemblies: Tuesday: Short (2:15-2:45) Friday: Long (1:47-2:45) Homecoming Royal Court was voted on this week and will be introduced during half-time of the Boy's Varsity Game on Friday, February 25th. The Royal Court Representatives are: Freshman: Elizabeth Wing & Michael Robinson Sophomores: Sadie Rolfe & Ervin Ludy Juniors: Ireland Anderson & Micaiah Peramaki Senior Boys (King Candidates): Billy Crisp; Drake Morrison; Damian Walker; Carl Wendt; & Symon Willson Senior Girls (Queen Candidates): Skylar Campbell Carlen Deatsman Valerie Johnson Mackenzie Richardson Alexis Veith Note: The Student Council decided not to have a dance for Winter Homecoming this year, considering the close proximity to HOP 22 which was hosted last month.

MUNISING VISUAL ARTS STUDENTS are learning about poetry, literacy, science, and mathematics in the creation of their art projects. Mrs. Sontag does a stellar job of integrating the core subjects of Math, English, Science, and Social Studies in her classroom instruction.

ALGER MAKES A VISIT TO MUNISING MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL: Today (2/15) Alger County Sheriff’s Department School Liaison Officer, Deputy David Dyer paid a visit with the Sheriff’s Department K9 Handler, Deputy Perry King and his German Shepherd, “Alger”. They conducted a general search of student lockers and common areas. Alger is trained and certified to detect a variety of substances including, heroin/opioids, meth, and cocaine, etc. No substances of concern were found during the search today. In the picture below Munising High School student, Brandon Blomquist poses with Alger and the deputies. Keeping our students safe and campus free of drugs and the influence of substances is of great importance.

MUNISING 6-12 ATHLETICS & EVENTS; WEEK OF FEBRUARY 14TH Monday 2/14 6:00pm - Var. Girls BB vs. Rudyard Tuesday 2/15 6:00pm - JV Boys BB vs. Rapid River 7:30pm - Var. Boys BB vs. Rapid River (PARENT NIGHT) Thursday 2/17 8:00am-3:00pm - NHS Blood Drive (Board Room) Saturday 2/19 8:00am - Wrestling Indiviual Regionals @ Charlevoix (Bowerman, Whitehead, & Johns) 1:45pm - Hockey vs. Mattawan @ Kalamazoo Sunday 2/20 11:00am - Hockey @ Kalamazoo REMINDERS: - Feb. 21-25; Winter Homecoming Week - Feb. 23; Girl’s Varsity Basketball Parent Night

Due to a significant decrease in positive COVID cases throughout the school district, Munising Public Schools is removing its universal masking requirement effective immediately. Masks will no longer be required in school or at school events. Masks will still be required on school buses and other school transportation, per a federal Transportation Security Administration order. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we continue to work together to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for our students.

BASKETBALL GAMES, PARENT NIGHT, AND ALL AFTER SCHOOL PRACTICES AND EVENTS ARE CANCELED TONIGHT (FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH) DUE TO WINTER STORM CONDITIONS: The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry. Due to the Winter Storm Warning which will be in effect beginning at 1:00pm our JV/Varsity Quadruple Header games with NCA are canceled as well as the related Parent Night recognitions. In communicating with the coaches and administrators at NCA we will NOT attempt to reschedule the JV/Varsity Girls games. Their girls teams are struggling with low numbers due injury and illness, etc. We WILL reschedule the boys games. We have set the date of Thursday, March 3rd as the makeup date to host the JV/Varsity Boys games vs. NCA. The JV will tip at 6:00pm EST and the Varsity at 7:30pm EST. We will work with the coaches and Sports Boosters to reschedule our Parent Night recognitions. That information will be shared in the near future.