CONGRATULATIONS TO THE JV LADY MUSTANGS ON AN UNDEFEATED 15-0 SEASON.
Munising is proud of these girls as well as Coaches Immel and Burtis!
6TH GRADE YOUTH BASKETBALL PRACTICES ARE CANCELED FOR TODAY (FEB. 23)
Contact Mr. Burtis for additional information at patrick.burtis@mps-up.com
FREE SAT PREP SESSIONS - JUNIOR CLASS (2023) MUSTANGS
SEE ADDITIONAL INFO & SIGN UP DETAILS BELOW:
Hello Mustang Juniors,
For the first time, Munising is offering teacher provided SAT Preparation Sessions for Juniors (Class of 2023). The official School Day SAT is on Wednesday, April 13th. Attend these sessions to be prepared.
SESSION DATES:
These sessions will be held from 3:00-5:00pm on the following dates:
March 22
March 24
March 29
March 31
April 11
April 12
THE BENEFITS:
Students who are provided high quality personalized test preparation experiences by their own teachers will significantly outperform their unprepared peers. It is our recommendation that you attend ALL sessions. However, even if you can't attend all sessions, you will benefit from any sessions that you can attend. The higher your composite score, the better your chances are of being accepted into more selective colleges and universities, and the more scholarships you will be eligible for.
SESSION FORMAT:
For each two hour session, the total number of students will be divided equally into two groups (Group A and Group B). During the first hour, Group A will spend time with a math teacher working on SAT Math concepts while Group B will work with an English teacher on SAT English, Reading, and Writing exercises. Then during the second hour Groups A and B will flip-flop. The sessions will be held in teacher classrooms. The following teachers will be providing the SAT Prep instruction:
Mr. Cotey
Ms. Frantti
Ms. Albright
Ms. Gaynor
SIGN UP REQUIRED:
Students that would like to attend must sign up in advance using their school account/email. The sign up link is below. Please see Mr. Travis if you have any questions.
FREE SAT PREP SIGN LINK UP FOR MUNISING JUNIORS
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1orMPbaMn8Jc_ubWOV_PsGiM49BgcfCCL/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103154425355104092098&rtpof=true&sd=true
NOTE: The link above and all information has already been emailed to students in the Class of 2023.
For more information, please email Principal Travis at mike.travis@mps-up.com.
Go Mustangs!
LET’S PLAY BALL!
The Munising Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball games will be played today (Feb. 23) as scheduled.
At HOME tonight with a Girls’ JV start time of 6:00pm, Munising hosts Carney-Nadeau. It is “Parent Night” for the Girls’ Varsity Team and the MS/HS Pep Band will play at the varsity game.
AWAY tonight, the Boys’ JV/Varsity Teams will be traveling to NCA-Powers. The tentative bus departure time is 2:00pm with a JV game start time of 4:30pm EST. The Varsity game should start at approximately 6:00pm EST.
GO MUSTANGS!
Due to accumulating snow tonight and hazardous travel conditions tomorrow, Munising Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 23, 2022.
MUNISING ATHLETICS - WEATHER CANCELATIONS TODAY (FEB. 22)
BASKETBALL: The JV & Varsity Boys' Basketball Games scheduled for tonight at NCA-Powers have been canceled. These games have been rescheduled for tomorrow (Wed. 2/23) at NCA-Powers with the JV starting at 4:30pm EST and the Varsity starting at 6:00pm EST. Basketball players will be released at the end of 6th period (1:50pm) and the bus to NCA will depart at 2:00pm.
VOLLEYBALL: The Middle School Volleyball games at Superior Central for this evening (Feb. 22) have been canceled. Coach Bowerman will work with Superior Central officials to tentatively reschedule the games.
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.
