On Monday, September 6 and Tuesday, September 7, 2021, 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.
As with the previous school year, 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.
ATTENTION GIRLS TENNIS: There will be NO tennis this Friday, September 10th. Ishpeming-Westwood canceled the match. We are tentatively looking at a reschedule on 9/22 if they are available.
Temporary sidewalks have been installed on both sides of the crosswalk on M-28 near the Middle/High School, so the crosswalk is available to be used to cross M-28 safely. A crossing guard will also be at the crosswalk before and after school.
Back to School information has been posted on the Munising Public Schools website at munisingschools.com and was also mailed to all Munising Public Schools Families today. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, September 7!
Munising Athletics This Week:
Today 8/31
JV Volleyball vs Engadine @ home 5:00
Var. Volleyball vs Engadine @ home 7:00
Tomorrow 9/1
Varsity Girls Tennis @ Escanaba POSTPONED
Friday 9/3
Cross Country @ Marquette HS 4:00
JV Football @ Pickford 4:30
Varsity Football @ Pickford 7:00
Munising gets it done in Mustang fashion tonight. With a big win over the Cedarville/DeTour Islanders 28-0 - Stang Nation!
Go Stangs! 22-0 vs Cedarville/DeTour Islanders - Early in the 3rd. The boys are playing with intensity!
Mather Elementary Open House Schedule:
ATTENTION Munising Football Fans: Come and cheer on the Mustangs tomorrow (Friday 8/27) at the home stadium. The JV plays Norway at 5:00pm and the Varsity will play Cedarville following that at approximately 7:15. You can listen to the varsity games on AM 1400/97.7FM WQX0
Munising Girls Varsity Tennis Update: The Kingsford Invitational tomorrow (Friday 8/27) has been canceled due to expected poor weather conditions. The team will compete next at Escanaba on 9/1 @ 4:00pm.
Mustangs "Meet The Team" is tonight (Thur 8/26) at 6:00pm in the Middle/High School Gymnasium. Fall Coaches & Athletes at all levels including Middle School, Junior Varsity, and Varsity will be recognized. Fall athletes and parents of athletes are strongly encouraged to attend. The public is welcome.
ATTENTION Munising Sports Fans - Just a reminder from the July 29th post; "Meet The Team Night" will be hosted in the Munising Middle High School Gymnasium tomorrow (Thursday 8/26) evening at 6:00pm. Come and join the official kickoff to the Fall Sports Season and meet our coaches, athletes, and teams. Attending this event is especially important for student-athletes and their parents as important information will be shared. For questions, please contact Amy Heribacka at amy.heribacka@mps-up.com.
A Ticket seller is needed for this Friday (8/27) for the JV & Varsity Football games. We will pay $30. If anyone is interested, please contact Amy Heribacka at the Munising High School (906) 387-2103 x2105 or email to amy.heribacka@mps-up.com
REMINDER: 6th Grade Student/Parent Registration & Orientation is tomorrow (Monday 8/23) at 6:00pm in the Munising Middle-High School Cafeteria!
UPDATE - Varsity Girls Tennis: Per a request from Gladstone, the tennis match initially scheduled for this Thursday 8/26 (12:00) at Gladstone has been rescheduled for Tuesday 9/7 (4:00pm) at Gladstone.
UPDATE - Varsity Girls Tennis Players & Fans - Munising will NOT be participating in the Kingsford Tennis Invitational on Friday 8/20. The team plays next week on Wednesday 8/25 at Gwinn (11:00am) and on Thursday 8/26 (12:00) at Gladstone.
Bus routes for the 2021-2022 school year have been posted on the Munising Public Schools Facebook page and on the Munising Public Schools website at munisingschools.com. We look forward to seeing everyone on September 7th!
Attention Varsity Girls Tennis Players & Fans:
The varsity match scheduled for tomorrow (Weds. 8/18) at Kingsford High School has been canceled due to court availability. However, the Munising Girls Varsity Tennis team will be tentatively playing in the 6 team Kingsford Invitational this Friday, August 20th at 9:00am CST (10:00am EST). The flights will consist of matches of 1-4 singles and 1-4 doubles. The details will be confirmed prior to Friday. Please contact Coach Cornish or Amy Heribacka at amy.heribacka@mps-up.com for questions.
Middle School Athletic Practice Info:
8/23/21- Sideline Cheerleading from 6-8pm
8/23/21- Cross Country at 11am
8/25/21- Football from 4-7pm
All practices are held at the high school.
Please keep in mind that every student athlete needs to have their physical and pay to play turned in BEFORE they can practice. Every student athlete should be hydrated before practice and bring their own water bottle to practice.
For Middle School Football players, please bring a padlock with you to practice.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call Amy Heribacka, athletic department secretary at the high school office at 906-387-2103 x2105.
Munising Junior High Football Schedule - Fall 2021
Sept. 14 vs. Holy Name - Home - 6:00pm
Sept. 21 vs. Stephenson - Away - 6:00pm
Sept. 28 vs. Forest Park - Away - 6:00pm
Oct. 5 vs. Rapid River - Home - 6:00pm
Oct. 12 vs. Superior Central - Away - 4:30pm